The Dog Hut

This is an awesome hot dog/sandwich spot! The owners are fantastic & the food is super fresh & delicious! Seating is limited, but worth it!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

People weren’t super friendly, and prices are insane for the quality of food, quantity of food. Appears to be Hormel chili with boiled hot dogs from what appears to be dollar tree. Wouldn’t waste my time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Family was so excited to eat here. Signed said open but it was closed. Disappointing.

We will try again when we are back on vacation.

I placed an online pickup order through DoorDash for Hotdog Hut in Ormond Beach. When I arrived and politely let the staff know I had a preorder, I was immediately told they wouldn’t and couldn’t fulfill it—claiming they didn’t know if they’d get paid. I showed them the confirmation on my phone, but they didn’t care and refused to make the food.

After some back-and-forth, they realized I wasn’t a DoorDash driver and that I had placed the order myself, but they still refused to fulfill it—this time blaming a “grill issue.” No apology, no solution, just a complete lack of professionalism and customer service.

This was hands-down the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. They didn’t seem to care that I said I’d never be back—and I won’t. Avoid this place.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Always the best dogs around. Love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved everything about The Dog Hut. I've been here two years in a row, and both times I have loved the dogs. The chili is great and the people are friendly. I'll be back when I visit Ormond next year.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Dog Hut in Ormond Beach: Willfully Violating Civil Rights—And Serving Terrible Food While They’re At It Let’s start with the obvious: the food here is bad. Greasy, tasteless cheeseburgers. Overcooked fries that taste like they were pulled from oil older than the building. And while we didn’t order a hot dog, we watched one being served—limp, gray, and straight out of lukewarm water. Not grilled. Not appetizing. But far worse than the food is the owner’s blatant disregard for the rights of people with disabilities. That yellow Smart Car you see in the photos? It belongs to the owner of the Dog Hut. And they choose—deliberately and repeatedly—to park it illegally in the ADA hash-marked wheelchair access lane, blocking the path meant for those who use mobility devices. When I spoke directly to the owners about this violation, I was blown off. Their excuse? “People park there and go gamble next door.” In other words, they know it’s wrong—and they don’t care. The owner continues to use that space as their personal parking spot, even though it’s a clear violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and an infringement on the civil rights of people who rely on accessible spaces. This isn’t a harmless oversight. It’s a choice. A choice to ignore the law. A choice to block access. A choice to tell disabled customers that their presence and rights don’t matter. Come for the kitschy hot dog stand charm if you want—but know that the food is bad, and the values are worse.

One star is generous.

Let’s start with the food: greasy, bland cheeseburgers with no flavor. The buns were the only redeeming element. Fries were overcooked and tasted like they were fried in motor oil—maybe last week’s. The hot dogs, which you’d think would be the one thing they’d get right, were a sad joke. Lukewarm, watery, rubbery messes. Not grilled. Not boiled. Just…floating.

But here’s what’s truly appalling: the owner’s bright yellow, branded Smart Car is proudly parked across the hash-marked ADA access aisle like it’s part of the decor. I approached the owner and his wife inside to ask about it. Their response? “Yeah, we know we’re not supposed to park there, but people park and go to the casino next door and stay all day.” So the solution? Take away essential access space from disabled people—because they feel entitled to it.

As a multiple amputee who uses a wheelchair, I struggled to get in and out of their establishment. These spaces and access lanes aren’t optional—they are legally required for people like me to have a chance at participating in everyday life. The photos attached to this review speak for themselves.

Entitled, unapologetic, and indifferent. That attitude alone deserves a boycott.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Spotted this place while getting gas next door and decided to give it a shot. We are glad we did. I got the junkyard dog and my girlfriend got the Chicago dog, they were great. It's been quite a while since I've had a good hotdogs. Definitely give it a shot if you've got a few minutes.

Reported this disgusting place to DBPR. I waited behind the register to order and saw the old man making the hotdogs without gloves on. I saw him pick up the buns with his bare hands and I regret not taking a photo of it. The old lady at the register also handling food has a cigarette in her hand! Listen, if this your home, I don’t care if you sit on your food and eat it but you are an establishment! I walked out of there because I am not giving those hotdogs to my kids.

It’s a hot dog cart with a roof and that’s about it. A Chicago Dog? Not even close. A Carolina Dog? If you like your canned chili on your slaw, sure. Boiled hot dogs are their thing. And look out for the old guy coughing on your food, it will happen.

Just talked to the owner from New York for 20 minutes go back. He’s hilarious.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hot Dog

This is a cute little mom and pop place, the service was quick and the burger was delicious especially with the pickle spears!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The only reason for the three on the atmosphere, because there is no indoor seating. You'll be sitting by the road. Which is still unique.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Dog

Best cheeseburgers ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: American Bacon Cheeseburger, Fries