17 Best Hot Dogs in Toledo

“Love this place. When the girls and I make shopping trips this is a must-stop for dinner or lunch. Always there on the weekends and always order food to go! Thanks for the recommendation Klinger!“

“Love ideal hotdog! Best chili Mac hands down! Staff is the best here! Clean place awesome food.Great chili dogs! Great omelets! Great everything. Looking for a classic diner with great food stop in. Been around forever. They need to sell ideal hotdog merch. One of the best restaurants in Toledo.“

“Chili Mac is the best however omelettes are also fantastic. I had a Western one with ham and onions added to the potatoes...So satisfying. Sometimes I choose a bowl of soup (both chicken noodle and beef vegetable are hearty) and a grilled cheese on rye. Great comfort lunch or dinner.“

“Chilli dogs all the way with cheese 🧀, fries and onion rings“

“Solid Toledo classic. As I'm not from toledo, I'm fairly indifferent. Decent coneys with chili, onions, and mustard. My wife, who is from toledo, loves the cherry slush. Has that nice nostalgic hot dog stand feel, which is certainly a plus.“

“I've been going to Jans since I was 5 years old, walking the neighborhood with my grandma. The owner was always kind and around and more than happy to talk to anyone. Great place and great owners.“

“This is the kind of place my grandpa would've taken me back in 1989, for a messy chili dog and a root beer float. The atmosphere makes me feel nostalgic for a simpler time. The wait staff were all helpful and friendly, encouraging us to spend more time than we'd originally intended and to be quite honest.. that's exactly what we needed to do. Slow down and enjoy the little things 🫶🏻“

“Rode down from Taylor, Michigan. Wanted to go somewhere besides my usual Tony Packo's and choose Rudy's just from Google Maps, and I'm glad I did. Next time down, I will be sure to have a way to take some of their hot dog chili home with me.
I will absolutely be back. Gotta support these family businesses.“

“If you haven’t been to Rudy’s Hotdogs in Toledo, are you even living? 🌭😂 I walked in hangry and left with a belly so full I considered rolling home. Rudy’s is the superhero of hotdog joints—no cape, just buns! 🦸‍♂️🍞

The staff greeted me like I was a long-lost cousin at a family reunion (the kind you actually want to see). 👋😄 I ordered a classic Rudy Dog with everything on it. When they say “everything,” they mean it. The sauce is key here—it’s so good, I’d put it on just about anything. 🥫🌭

The hotdog itself? Perfectly steamed and nestled in a soft bun, just the way hotdogs should be. Add a little mustard for taste, and you’ve got a flavor explosion that’ll have you dreaming about your next visit. 🌭💥 The chili and onions were piled high—my shirt barely survived the experience. (Pro tip: napkins are your best friend here! 🧻)

The fries? Let’s just say my diet plans are now somewhere at the bottom of Lake Erie. 🍟💔 Worth it.

If you’re in Toledo and don’t stop at Rudy’s, your taste buds will file a formal complaint. 📝 Five stars, two thumbs up, and a mustard stain on my shirt as a badge of honor. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍👍

Rudy’s: Come for the hotdogs, stay for the memories…and maybe a second hotdog. 😋🌭“

“I love this place. I have bin coming hear since I bin a kid. for early breakfast to late bar nights. the staff is so very nice and the food is great and you get so much food. keep up the great job guys“

“The service was amazing, brought a group from a nursing home they were very patient with all of us. They helped get us in held doors opened and had setting for all the people in wheelchairs! When we were done they told us to leave everything and enjoy our day, once again held doors so we could get out ! I would definitely say the went above and beyond and so very friendly! Thank you for making our experience amazing, we will be back again!

Parking: Had parking for a 15 passenger van!

Wheelchair accessibility: Made room for everyone in wheelchairs!“

“let's be honest. who doesn't love ice cream. the staff is the sweetest ever! make sure to tip!! they deserve it 😁. but, it really is a great lil spot for fam time. they have drive thru and a sitting spot. careful. the lines can get long. but, worth the wait 😁“

“Vegan food finally! Food is sooo good and the non alcoholic options are awesome too bartenders are sweethearts“

“Best date night for us! Ice cream & service are always outstanding!“

“Great food and great service as always.“

“Great place been going there since a kid“

“Nice local ice cream shop. service is pretty good and the atmosphere is nice. good food also

Vegetarian options: things aren’t directly labeled vegetarian but a huge part of their menu is just ice cream

Dietary restrictions: i’m not sure if there’s any vegan options since basically everything is either ice cream and hotdogs. since half of their menu is ice cream though there’s a lot of vegetarian options

Parking: parking is very easy to find and it’s free

Kid-friendliness: very kid friendly“