Food and service is 5 stars! Seating and cleanliness also 5 stars! Took a star away because the poor girls behind the counter were forced to choke on smoke from the grill - and looked absolutely miserable having to be around it. The air vents did nothing to help them. Management needs to sort that out ASAP as it can't be safe for them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rivin Kie
Ted's prices have sky rocketed, this one had a bit of a cranky worker, he might even been having a bad day nut he looked down his nose at me. Food is good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Just Fun
It was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Venuto
It is a good to place for casual food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rod Salcido
Amazing char-grilled hotdogs people are nice and it has good service I really like the foot long with fries and a nice beverage but the do have more like burgers normal hot dogs and much more they have a big variety I would say it's healthier than MCDONALD'S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foot Long Hot Dog, Sahlens Hot Dogs, Hamburger, Veggie Dog, Fries, Chili, Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken, Polish Sausage, Cheese Fries, Onion Ring, Regular Hot Dog, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 3 Hots and a Split Which Is Half Fries and Half Onion Rings, Burger and Fries, Regular Fry, The Split, Pickle, A Bologna Sandwich Two Hot Dogs French Fries \u0026 Onion Rings, Hot Dog and Onion Rings
Carol Asciutto Lovullo
Food was great. Seating area needed attention. Tables very messy
K1033MBericc
Food is very good, service is good, but it's so unnecessarily expensive for hot dogs, burgers and fries. It's a tradition and it's very good, but I haven't been in a while since it's so expensive.
Chris Frye
Been going since the late 80’s … never disappointed!! Always great food
James Smith
Love the dogs/onion rings oboy
barrywC9459PM
I have been going to Teds for over 70 years. They now have a new computer system. I tried it. After I placed my order and waited over thirty minutes I cancelled my order and the manager said he would credit my card back and never did. I do like the hot dog but nothing is worth a thirty minute wait and no crediting my order. I will not return. Sorry Spiro
The Wyck Recommendation: Ted's Hot Dogs (Amherst NY) Rating: 4.5/5 Toronto Lost the Hot Dog War (We Didn't Need a Bed. We Needed a Bun.)
We were headed back to downtown Toronto after a long day across the border. Two choices: get a hotel or go get a hot dog and drive home. We chose the dog. And Ted’s didn’t just deliver it converted us. One hour before close and the place was packed. Fifteen people in line more showing up no one complaining. That’s when you know something’s working. This wasn’t hype it was a system.
What Was Ordered One footlong charcoal grilled hot dog with the works One order of crispy chaotic onion rings No drinks. No frills. Just flavor and discipline.
The dog had snap. Char. Toppings layered like a short story. Onion rings were hand cut lacy and the exact kind of greasy that makes you feel alive for 30 minutes.
Service Commentary All teens. No adults in sight. And they ran that place like a Michelin prep line. Orders flying buns grilled trays out with zero attitude and full efficiency. One kid in a camo bandana was flipping hot dogs like a battlefield surgeon. Not a single weak link.
Vibe Check Not cool not cute not curated. But alive. People actually happy to be in line. Adults standing in silence watching a team of teenagers outperform half the city’s restaurants. It felt like a ritual.
The Space Itself Brick walls tile ceiling fluorescent lights digital menus pretending to be vintage. It’s not a vibe it’s a cafeteria. But nobody’s here for atmosphere. The real action is on the grill line. Outside seating helps. The parking lot picnic table felt more honest than most patios.
About the Neighborhood Amherst is a strip mall town with no reason to pull over unless it’s for Ted’s. Easy to miss if you’re not looking. But judging by the crowd word of mouth is louder than signage.
Hits and Misses ✓ Charcoal grilled hot dog with real snap ✓ Surprisingly addictive onion rings ✓ Teen staff running a flawless system ✓ Outdoor seating that works in warm weather ✗ Long line at off hours ✗ Interior feels like a school lunchroom ✗ Menu isn’t deep but it doesn’t need to be
Final Verdict Ted’s isn’t just a hot dog joint. It’s proof that execution beats everything. No frills no gimmicks just food made right by people who know exactly what they’re doing even if they’re barely old enough to vote. Buffalo didn’t just beat Toronto it made us skip the hotel.
Perfect For Driving until your standards kick in Witnessing Gen Z run a better kitchen than half of Toronto
Gerard Dunn
Fabulous hot dogs and food. The line can be long which is my only complaint. Old school comfort foods! Buffalo classic!
Nayely Porter
Had a single cheese burger, and I had to be one of the best burgers I had in a while. I really liked the choice of toppings. The staff was very friendly.
Devin
Definitely something to try if you’re ever in this neck of the woods.
Denovan Tomas
Indoor, made to order, real charbroiled burgers and hots. Their onion rings are lightly breaded so there's a slight crunch without the gobs of grease. My boys had double and triple burgers, the best they ever had from any restaurant. I had a foot long. Vinegar as a condiment is a classic imo. You know you're in a quality food spot when that's available for your fries or rings. Definitely coming back
Food and service is 5 stars! Seating and cleanliness also 5 stars! Took a star away because the poor girls behind the counter were forced to choke on smoke from the grill - and looked absolutely miserable having to be around it. The air vents did nothing to help them. Management needs to sort that out ASAP as it can't be safe for them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted's prices have sky rocketed, this one had a bit of a cranky worker, he might even been having a bad day nut he looked down his nose at me. Food is good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a good to place for casual food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing char-grilled hotdogs people are nice and it has good service I really like the foot long with fries and a nice beverage but the do have more like burgers normal hot dogs and much more they have a big variety I would say it's healthier than MCDONALD'S
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foot Long Hot Dog, Sahlens Hot Dogs, Hamburger, Veggie Dog, Fries, Chili, Cheeseburger, Grilled Chicken, Polish Sausage, Cheese Fries, Onion Ring, Regular Hot Dog, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 3 Hots and a Split Which Is Half Fries and Half Onion Rings, Burger and Fries, Regular Fry, The Split, Pickle, A Bologna Sandwich Two Hot Dogs French Fries \u0026 Onion Rings, Hot Dog and Onion Rings
Food was great. Seating area needed attention. Tables very messy
Food is very good, service is good, but it's so unnecessarily expensive for hot dogs, burgers and fries. It's a tradition and it's very good, but I haven't been in a while since it's so expensive.
Been going since the late 80’s … never disappointed!! Always great food
Love the dogs/onion rings oboy
I have been going to Teds for over 70 years. They now have a new computer system. I tried it. After I placed my order and waited over thirty minutes I cancelled my order and the manager said he would credit my card back and never did. I do like the hot dog but nothing is worth a thirty minute wait and no crediting my order. I will not return. Sorry Spiro
Restaurantji Recommends
The Wyck Recommendation: Ted's Hot Dogs (Amherst NY)
Rating: 4.5/5
Toronto Lost the Hot Dog War
(We Didn't Need a Bed. We Needed a Bun.)
We were headed back to downtown Toronto after a long day across the border. Two choices: get a hotel or go get a hot dog and drive home. We chose the dog. And Ted’s didn’t just deliver it converted us. One hour before close and the place was packed. Fifteen people in line more showing up no one complaining. That’s when you know something’s working. This wasn’t hype it was a system.
What Was Ordered
One footlong charcoal grilled hot dog with the works
One order of crispy chaotic onion rings
No drinks. No frills. Just flavor and discipline.
The dog had snap. Char. Toppings layered like a short story. Onion rings were hand cut lacy and the exact kind of greasy that makes you feel alive for 30 minutes.
Service Commentary
All teens. No adults in sight. And they ran that place like a Michelin prep line. Orders flying buns grilled trays out with zero attitude and full efficiency. One kid in a camo bandana was flipping hot dogs like a battlefield surgeon. Not a single weak link.
Vibe Check
Not cool not cute not curated. But alive. People actually happy to be in line. Adults standing in silence watching a team of teenagers outperform half the city’s restaurants. It felt like a ritual.
The Space Itself
Brick walls tile ceiling fluorescent lights digital menus pretending to be vintage. It’s not a vibe it’s a cafeteria. But nobody’s here for atmosphere. The real action is on the grill line. Outside seating helps. The parking lot picnic table felt more honest than most patios.
About the Neighborhood
Amherst is a strip mall town with no reason to pull over unless it’s for Ted’s. Easy to miss if you’re not looking. But judging by the crowd word of mouth is louder than signage.
Hits and Misses
✓ Charcoal grilled hot dog with real snap
✓ Surprisingly addictive onion rings
✓ Teen staff running a flawless system
✓ Outdoor seating that works in warm weather
✗ Long line at off hours
✗ Interior feels like a school lunchroom
✗ Menu isn’t deep but it doesn’t need to be
Final Verdict
Ted’s isn’t just a hot dog joint. It’s proof that execution beats everything. No frills no gimmicks just food made right by people who know exactly what they’re doing even if they’re barely old enough to vote. Buffalo didn’t just beat Toronto it made us skip the hotel.
Perfect For
Driving until your standards kick in
Witnessing Gen Z run a better kitchen than half of Toronto
Fabulous hot dogs and food. The line can be long which is my only complaint. Old school comfort foods! Buffalo classic!
Had a single cheese burger, and I had to be one of the best burgers I had in a while. I really liked the choice of toppings. The staff was very friendly.
Definitely something to try if you’re ever in this neck of the woods.
Indoor, made to order, real charbroiled burgers and hots. Their onion rings are lightly breaded so there's a slight crunch without the gobs of grease. My boys had double and triple burgers, the best they ever had from any restaurant. I had a foot long. Vinegar as a condiment is a classic imo. You know you're in a quality food spot when that's available for your fries or rings. Definitely coming back
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