Hot Diggity Dog

I definitely dig this place and its traditional hot dog stand vibe. I mean it’s not like a «vibe» they were going for, it’s just how this kind of joint IS. Bright mustard yellow and ketchup red inside and delightfully friendly, and almost garish, on the outside. It screams hot dogs.
The folks working there were very friendly and the food was tasty. But I’m a stickler for my Chicago dogs, and Hot Diggity Dog’s version was a bit too liberal an interpretation for my tastes. Mainly because they grill up a spicy Boar’s Head sausage rather than an all-​beef dog in a natural casing. And no poppy seed bun. Which you will be hard pressed to find outside of the Midwest anyway (except at Shake Shack and The Landing).
Nevertheless, don’t let this Chicago native’s bias stop you from visiting Hot Diggity Dog. They’ve got good traditional hot dog stand fare and great prices! A thousand times better than any dirty water dogs you’ll buy from a cart.

I used to love this place back when I lived in the slope and ate hot dogs, the toppings, the sides, all of it is GOOD! I am pretty sure I tried everything here, so sad this place closed, I thought it was a keeper.

Many people warn against adding a disclaimer before a speech. My freshman year speech professor, my therapist, Tyra Banks.
Still, I feel I must warn you: After this review, you may deem me too gross to be your friend. But I cannot tell a lie*, so here we go.
After being disappointed by some «hot dogs» last week, and because I needed something truly nasty to coat my wicked** hangover, I decided to walk the 10 minutes to Hot Diggity Dog for the first time in my life. That’s right. I’ve lived about 10 minutes away from HDD for over a year now, and this was my first visit. Don’t worry, I’m questioning my loyalty to hot dogs too.
Because my favorite reading material is the menu, I first rolled around in bed looking at HDD on Menupages. This is a way to tease my belly, but to also be decisive when I arrive somewhere. Prior to stepping in, I decided I’d want one (1) Chicago Dog, one (1) order of Scooby Snacks [chicken nuggz, y’all!], and one (1) order of small fries. Two meats and potatoes, sign me up!
Well, I walked in and became all flustered! Seeing the tangible menu caught me off guard. So did the tiny space. So did all five of the employees behind the counter staring at me, ready to take my order, vite vite!
I panicked. I ordered my Chicago dog, my small fries, and then… I went ahead and did it. I got the Texas dog. I WANTED BBQ AND BACON, I CAN’T HELP IT.
In my shame, I told them one was for a friend. :’(
But in reality, I went home and ate everything all by myself. In bed. Feet propped up.
All in all, it was better than the previous week’s sausage, but nowhere near as good as I’ve had before. The Chicago dog was really delicious, but they put the relish and pickle on the bottom so that it starts to soak through the cheap bun after a while. The Texan dog was a little overwhelming, and not that good. The fries were… fries.
It was also the slowest payment process I’ve ever been through.*** Clearly the employee was being trained and I was trying to be a patient person, but I just wanted to pay and leave with my shame.
Me, my shame, and hot dogs. The title of my autobiography.
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* Unless my mother is calling, and then all bets are off.
** After living in Boston for four years, that was my first legit «wicked»! Congrats, me!
*** Other than my daily life. Seriously. What did I do in a past life that is making me pay for it. Every. Single. Day?

There’s a certain degree of hilarity here reading the reviews. Time and again the «Chicago» dog is mentioned. I hate to break it to ya but if you were to fly 800 miles to Chicago, you’d be disappointed. One would never get a hot dog served that way.
I often order the «Chicago» dog and it is one scrumptious sausage. However, that said, why is it a «Chicago» dog? I’ll be back home in Chicago over Thanksgiving, I’m going to post them a dog so they can see how one is actually served. I dare you to go to the Wiener’s Circle on North Clark & Wrightwood and order one with lettuce and see what response you get!
I just ordered one, without lettuce, and for some strange reason whoever made it decided that well if no lettuce, let’s slather it in ketchup. KETCHUP! Was that a joke? I guess they were out of jam.
Kudos on the tasty dogs, just don’t call them something they’re not.

I was craving a Chicago style dog, so I checked this place out as it was close to the park where I was hanging out. Their chicago dog was great, it wasn’t to my exacty specifications, but it was a great twist on the Chicago dog. Tasted great — good, fresh flavors, which is a must.
The cheese fries were exactly what I was working for. The guy that owned or operated the place was really nice and we had a good time talking to him. I would like some better seating, but that’s not a biggie. Since it’s a hot dog stand, I don’t think it’s necessary. Great little place.

They use boars head hot dogs which is A+ is my book. They have some creative twists on hot dogs. I stuck with the basic chili and cheese. More beans than I like in the chili but it was very tasty. Normally I crave going back but there is some scary man always screaming outside on his phone which makes me weary to go in. Get rid of the scary man than I will come in more often.

Good dogs.
Prices were reasonable, but nothing amazing. After all, they are boiled hot dogs. Which leads to my first complaint: boiled. Man I love a good dog over the wood fire. But really, this may be a bit unreasonable of a request.
I got the Chicago Dog (Spicy dog, relish, onions, lettuce, tomato, & Pickle Spear) for $ 3.25. Wife got the Veggie Soy Dog with ketchup for $ 2.50. We also got a small order of fries for $ 2.00 (that were perfectly fried and not soggy, as a poster below warned of). Total was just shy of $ 10.00.
They have some creative options: like the slaw dog with homemade cole slaw ($ 2.50), or the Texas dog (bacon, mushroom, cheese & BBQ Sauce).
The joint is small, with a side table to eat on. The owner is clearly a Brookyln native, which is cool.
That’s all I got. Kinda fun, but not really worth going out of your way.

My first meal upon landing in New York New York was here at Hot Diggity Dog. I hadnt really much of a clue what being «Brooklyn» means, but i was assured by my hosts that Diggity was as Brooklyn a hotdog stand as you can get. It was right around the corner from our apartment so we donned our jackets and took a swing around the block.
There were three of us as we piled into the small storefront, as most storefronts in New York are small, so perhaps my assessment of «not good for groups» is a little off, but we took up most of the space as we stood studying the menu on the wall. My brother has been in Brooklyn for three years, and on this block for about a year, and he & his housemate had never been inside before… which seems quite normal really… one doesnt often go to the local places if they deliver hahaha, which they do.
To break the ice when we arrived to the empty place, i noticed the main guy eating pretzels and dipping it into something, so i offer an observation: «Breakfast of Champions?» He responds by saying, «Its good, here try it» and hands me the entire bag of pretzels and his dipping vessel. So i take a pretzel, and dip it into the mystery concoction, which turns out to be nacho cheese and chili hahahaha!@! «Pretty good huh?» he booms! Dunno really what to say myself, other than, «interesting.» But his friendliness and demeanor instantly set us all at ease. He introduced himself as Billy, the owner, so we said, «Hi» to Billy, the owner. Totally kool kat!
A few minutes of silent study was broken by Billy behind the counter saying, «Yep, thats the Windsor Dog!» Whats scary is that all three of us were staring at the Windsor when he said it… i guess he knew his stuff. Let me explain: the Windsor is a hotdog, wrapped in pastrami, topped with sauerkraut and a spicy sauce. That didnt stop me from lining the sides with ketchup & deli mustard though, but i got my dog first and by the time the others got theirs, i was pretty much done inhaling my Windsor. Its snappy, spicy, wet, sharp, and rich. Doesnt give one too much of a challenge to chew on but it’s pretty buttery as hotdogs go. We even chuckled as he explained his Billy Cheese Steak Sandwich hahaha!
I wouldnt go so far as to describe this place with any roses or fanfare, but i’d totally swing in & out as i passed by again. The service & «management» were really kool, and you’d always have a friendly face in the neighborhood. I would highly recommend anyone in the Prospect Park area to check it out. I actually prefer its tame façade, compared to the likes of the Midtown hustle & bustle. So swing by and grab a local dog ^^ Diggity!@!

A tiny hot dog joint in the southern Park Slope/​Windsor Terrace area of Brooklyn.
I tried the Chicago style hot dog, (you know relish, mustard, ketchup, onions, peppers and about 43 other toppings), and it was nice to enjoy such a messy and fatty treat without flying 800 miles to the Windy City to get one.
I did not try any other items on their menu. But from what I read on here, it seems like this place is basically for the dogs.
Loses one star because it just a tad lower on my weiner scale than Coney Island’s Nathans dog. Why not try both? They are only 7 miles apart.

Hot Diggity Dog is the epitome of fast food: simple, cheap, and most importantly delicious. You’re probably thinking, «I can go somewhere else and get real food» and «Hot dogs are disgusting and vile», but the simple fact is… you’re wrong. You are so wrong. Couldn’t be more wrong. Incorrect. False. Not true. Don’t believe me? Fine, you’re wrong anyway.
Yes, the nutritional value of hot dogs is the equivalent of deep-​fried loose leaf paper, but there is no denying that Hot Diggity Dog is probably one of the best places to enjoy a quick bite or for a quick meal.
Nathan’s? Not a a freaking chance in hell.

«Never in my life would I think a hot dog could taste so good.»
That’s basically what i told my friends when I talked about this place. The dogs are cheap, delicious and will make you wonder how you make such a good hot dog. Go when it’s not summertime and you get some random deals like a free soda with 2 hot dogs. Nice neighborhood and great food; can’t really go wrong.

My bf and I decided to stop by this place to give it a try since I heard good things about the hot dogs. It’s a small place that isn’t really a sit-​down dining experience. I’d rather pick it up and take a walk in the nearby park.
I decided to order the «puppy love», 2 dogs with plain ketchup. My bf ordered the Chicago dog, which he was a fan of. The regular dogs were also tasty but a little thinner than the dog used for the «Chicago dog». We also shared an order of fries. They weren’t crispy, but I actually like my fries softer… so I was thrilled.
There’s not many places that you can go to that offer a satisfying meal for two for only $ 10! I’d definitely come back here to satisfy my hot dog cravings.

Screw Nathans!
This place has got what you need. Ever since I came back from Chicago, I’ve always wanted to a Chicago dog… well, lookie here… this joint is only a hop-​skip away from me.
Best dogs in the park slope area. Never ate in, but I totally enjoyed the fast delivery and good foodage. Aw man, to sink my teeth in their dogs and tasty poppers is what its all about when you need something to say «Ahhhhhh»
Only downfall is the mandatory $ 10 or more for delivery and the fact that they close at 8pm.

Diggity. Any business worth it’s salt, knows to infuse a sense of localness into it’s title, it’s atmosphere, it’s very being. Hot Diggity Dog accurately reflects everything there is to say about this establishment.
First of all, get the hot dogs. Even the vegetarians can enjoy a delicious dog on game day, or any other day, because HDD serves veggie soy dogs that are to die for.
I like to get two Brooklyn dogs, an order of fries covered in melted cheese and a drink and it all costs less then $ 10. Which, in park slope, can be an almost impossible feat to accomplish for the lone eater.
The guys behind the counter are true Brooklyn also. They have the accents, the paunches and the wolf whistles to prove it.
I love to order from here and eat in prospect park, or take it home and watch a game (any game it doesn’t matter which one).
Trust me. It’s everything you’d expect with a name like Diggity!

Small. Local. Tasty.
I love myself a good hotdog. I love myself a good Pastrami sandwich too. How can I possibly combine these two loves? Ohhhh right the Windsor Weenie at Hot Diggity Dog.
Its a hotdog, grilled on a flat top, wrapped in pastrami, covered in swiss, and put on a toasted bun for all the world to marvel at. Top it off in spicy mustard and your 4 bites from hot dog bliss. Oh and don’t forget to wash it down with a Stewart’s Root Beer.

This is not a good place to eat in. At all. It’s hot. It’s loud. The crowd that sits in front is quite the motley crew. But this is what delivery is for. And delivery is unbelievably fast. And the delivery guy is the sweetest guy on earth. And the food is great. Superb hot dogs and french fries. I’m told their hamburgers and veggie burgers are also good. And it’s all very cheap! Only wish it were open later. They close by 9pm on most nights.

Baseball is the only thing that ever came between me and my former roommate. In order to celebrate the only game of the year where we could root for the same team (The All-​Star Game. Go American League!!), we twice went around the corner from our apartment to guiltily indulge in some All-​American grub from Hot Diggity Dog. Mmmm…
Crisp hot dogs loaded with toppings + a huge messy bag of cheese fries + sam adams summer ale from the bodega across the street = the perfect meal for some (unconventional?) girlie bonding :-)

A very colorful, upbeat window service establishment with a great product — Hot Dogs. My favorites are the Brooklyn Dog, the Mexican — A spicy dog with Jalapenos and cheese, and of course, a dog with ketchup and mustard. They also have R.C. Cola Products.
This is a great place for a quick, cheap bite. And delivery is usually fast and friendly.