Mel's Hot Dogs
$ • American, Hot Dogs, Fast Food
Hours:
4136 E Busch Blvd, Tampa
(813) 985-8000
About Mel's Hot Dogs
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Chicago Style Hot Dog Fries Chilli and Cheese on Side
Crispy Golden Brown French Fries
Breaded Onion Rings
Chili Cheese Fries
Hot Dog and Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Polish Sausage
Cheese Sauce
Italian Beef
Baked Beans
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 8PM |
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Mel's Hot Dogs is a beloved and iconic restaurant in Tampa, unchanged for fifty years due to its successful formula. Known for its classic Chicago-style hot dogs with steamed poppy seed buns, the menu offers various variations on this theme. This Tampa institution features a comfortable, clean, and casual '70s atmosphere, making it popular among tourists and lifelong residents alike.
The restaurant is known for its good customer service, and the food, including their famous Chicago dog and fries, remains consistently good, fresh, and always comes out in a timely manner. The menu also offers other fantastic options, such as their Reuben hot dogs. Mel's has ample parking, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming to families.
Following the founder's retirement, the restaurant continues to thrive under new management. Mel's Hot Dogs remains a Tampa treasure, offering a good dining experience for all visitors.