Waka Dog Cafe

1809 S Bend Ave, South Bend
(574) 252-4627

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Handmade Smash Burgers Made Daily
1 4lb Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Chicago Dog Yankee Dog
Smash Burger Taco
Chili Cheese Dog
Two Dog Special
Fried Mushrooms
Cheese Fries
Caveman Dog
Chili Dog

Menu

Ala Carte
Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
Fries
Regular Dog
Side of Cheese
Side Coney
Side of Slaw
Side Salad
Soup & Side Salad
Soup (bowl)
Soup (cup)

Appetizers
Fried Mushrooms
Fried Pickle Chips
Gouda Bacon Bites (6)
Jalapeno Poppers
Mozzarella Sticks (5)
Onion Rings
Pickle Fries

Beverages
Apple Juice
Cherry Coke
Coffee
Coke
Diet Coke
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
Ice Tea Raspberry
Iced Tea Unsweetened
Lemonade
Milk (chocolate)
Milk (white)
Mr. Pibb
Orange Fanta
Root Beer
Sprite
Tomato Juice
Decaf Coffee

Desserts
Cookie -choc chip/ M&M /red velvet
Choose 2 cookies
Apple Blossom Crumble

Hot Dog Baskets
Augie Dog Basket
coney, cheese, slaw + fries & drink
Boston Austin Basket
1/4 lb foot long + fries & drink
Cheese Dog Basket
mild cheddar sauce + fries & drink
Chicago Dog Basket
mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle spear, sport peppers on a poppy seed bun + fries & drink
Chili Dog Basket
chili sauce + fries & drink
Coney Dog Basket
coney + fries & drink
Corn Dog Basket
fries & drink
Fire Dog Basket
ghost pepper salsa & flamin' hot cheetos + fries & drink
G-Man Dog Basket
sloppy joe + fries & drink
Hillbilly Dog Basket
chili, slaw + fries & drink
Jumbo Dog Basket
plain + fries & drink
Kraut Dog Basket
warm or cold kraut + fries & drink
Maca Dog Basket
pulled pork, mac n cheese + fries & drink
Regular Dog Basket
Slaw Dog Basket
homemade coleslaw + fries & drink
Two Dog Special
two dogs of choice + fries & drink
Veggie Dog Basket
vegetarian hot dog + fries and drink
Waka Dog Basket
1/2 lb foot long + fries & drink
Yankee Dog Basket
chili, cheese + fries & drink

Hot Dogs
Augie Dog
coney, cheese, slaw
Boston Austin
1/4 lb foot long
Cheese Dog
mild cheddar sauce
Chicago Dog
mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle spear, sport peppers on a poppy seed bun
Chili Dog
chili sauce
Coney Dog
coney
Corn Dog
Fire Dog
ghost pepper salsa & flamin' hot cheetos
G-Man Dog
sloppy joe
Hillbilly Dog
chili, slaw
Jumbo Dog
plain
Kraut Dog
warm or cold kraut
Maca Dog
pulled pork, mac n cheese
Slaw Dog
homemade coleslaw
Veggie Dog
vegetarian hot dog
Waka Dog
1/2 lb foot long
Waka Dog Challenge
Yankee Dog
chili, cheese

Kid's Meals
Kids' Hot Dog Basket
Kids' Chicken Strip Basket
3 strips
Kid's Grilled Cheese Basket
Kids' Corn Dog Basket
Kid's Cheeseburger

Lunch/Dinner Specials
Country Chix Strip Basket w/ Gravy
Grilled Cheese & Soup

NOT Dog Baskets
1/2 lb Cheeseburger Basket
fries & drink - brioche bun
1/4 lb Cheeseburger Basket
fries & drink - brioche bun
Big Randy Basket
1/2 lb pollock, side of slaw + fries & drink
BLT Basket
fries & drink
Bratwurst Basket
fries & drink
Chicken Strip Basket
5 strips + fries & drink
Chicken Wrap Basket
tomato, grilled onion, lettuce, cheese, waka sauce + fries & drink
Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich Basket
fries & drink - brioche bun
JP Chicken Parm Basket
3 chicken strips, 2 mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, brioche bun + fries & drink
Polish Sausage Basket
fries & drink
Pork Tenderloin Basket
fries & drink - brioche bun
Sloppy Joe Basket
fries & drink - brioche bun
Tim's Grilled Cheese Basket
fries & drink
Veggie Burger Basket
fries & drink - brioche bun
Veggie Wrap Basket
grilled peppers, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese + fries & drink
Waka Burger Basket
1/2 lb burger, bacon, pepper jack cheese, waka sauce, brioche bun + fries & drink

NOT Dogs
1/2 lb Cheeseburger
brioche bun
1/4 lb Cheeseburger
brioche bun
Big Randy
brioche bun, side of slaw
BLT
Bratwurst
Chicken Strips
5 strips
Chicken Wrap
tomato, grilled onion, lettuce, cheese, waka sauce + fries & drink
Grilled Cheese & Soup
Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich
brioche bun
JP Chicken Parm
3 chicken strips, 2 mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, brioche bun
Polish Sausage
Pork Tenderloin
brioche bun
Sloppy Joe
brioche bun
Tim's Grilled Cheese
Veggie Burger
brioche bun
Veggie Wrap
grilled peppers, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, cheese + fries & drink
Waka Burger
1/2 lb burger, bacon, pepper jack cheese, waka sauce, brioche bun

Smash Burger
Classic Smash Burger
2 patties on a brioche bun with American cheese, pickle, onion and smash sauce.
Create Your Own Smash Burger
Deluxe Smash Burger
2 patties on a brioche bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and smash sauce.
Fire Smash Burger
Two patties on a brioche bun with pepperjack cheese, fire sauce, ranch, jalapenos and flamin' hot cheetos.
Olive Smash Burger
Two patties on a brioche bun with American cheese, green olives and mayo.
Pizza Smash Burger
Two patties on a brioche bun with two mozzarella sticks, grilled onions, marinara and banana peppers.
The Oscar Smash Burger
Two patties on a brioche bun with fired pickles, American & pepperjack cheese, bacon, ranch and grilled onions.
Western Smash Burger
2 patties on a brioche bun with bacon, cheddar cheese sauce, onion rings and BBQ Sauce.

Smash Burger Basket
Classic Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with American cheese, pickle, onion and smash sauce served with fries and drink.
Create Your own Smash Burger Basket
Deluxe Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and smash sauce served with fries and drink.
Fire Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with pepperjack cheese, fire sauce, ranch jalapenos and flamin' hot cheetos, served with fries and drink.
Olive Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with American cheese, green olives and mayo, served with fries and drink.
Pizza Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with two mozzarella sticks, grilled onions, marinara and banana peppers, served with fries and drink.
The Oscar Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with fired pickles, American & pepperjack cheese, bacon, ranch and grilled onions, served with fries and drink.
Western Smash Burger Basket
Two patties on a brioche bun with bacon, cheddar cheese sauce, onion rings and BBQ sauce, served with fries and drink.

Waka Challenge
Challenge

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Recent Reviews

I was introduced to Waka Dog by a friend and I'm glad he did. Delicious food offerings that expand beyond hot dogs, and always very personable and friendly service. Always a treat to come here to dine!
July 2025
My husband and I LOVE waka dog! We have never gotten one bad meal there, and the owners are just so wonderful to come in and chat with! They are so creative with their food, and I have never had a sloppy Joe so FABULOUS in my life! You can order anything and I guarantee it'll be DELISH!
July 2025
🌭 From Spontaneous Stop to Favorite Spot! Restaurant: Waka Dog Cafe Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) We were originally headed to Taphouse Bar & Grill, hungry and undecided, when we passed Waka Dog Cafe. We’ve always wanted to try it​ and finally did. Let me tell you: if you haven’t been here yet, it’s time to fix that! If you're a hot dog lover​, or even just hot dog curious​, Waka Dog Cafe is a must. These aren’t your average ballpark franks. They’re...
June 2025

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Waka Dog Cafe

1809 S Bend Ave, South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 252-4627