Dogtown

Location	Dogtown on a kinda grey snowy day 12-07
691 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY, 14607
Hours (as of July 2009)
Monday - Thursday: 11:00AM to 11:00PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:00AM to Midnight
Phone
585 271 6620
Email
<info AT dogtownhots DOT com>
Website
http://www.DogTownHots.com/
Reviews
2008-02-15 Insider review
EatOutRochester Review 08/07

Dogtown, (AKA Dogtown Hots) sells hot dogs (hots), burgers, garbage plates, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and more! Listed under cheap food - the Italian bread substitute for traditional rolls are very filling.

Rochester's dog-themed hot dog joint, which tries to replicate regional hot dog favorites from around the nation and comes up with its own versions of overloaded hot dogs.

At Dogtown, there are 20 specialty dogs to choose from. Try their German Shepherd, a New York City style dog with onions and kraut. Or the Boston Terrier, with bacon, baked beans, and DogTown chili. They even offer a "Junkyard Dog Plate," their own take on Rochester's famous meal. Veggie dogs can be substituted in any of their specialty hots.

A vegan special is offered every Thursday, featuring various handmade burgers such as spinach-tofu, red or black bean, and mushroom-walnut.

Photos

The welcoming sign for Dogtown, as seen heading east on Monroe Avenue.

Great Suggestion! 2-2008

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2008-02-07 11:27:15   This place has the best homefries anywhere —KarenSmith

2008-04-18 13:43:38   Excellent place! The cashier was extremely friendly, and the food was great. I had the Bernese Mountain Dog and would recommend it for a definitely different dog. I will be back :) —RoryGordon

2008-06-02 01:27:36   Had another excellent quick meal here recently! Black bean burger on special and by far one of the best I've had in a restaurant, so yummy. The fries are also nicely spiced here, which I appreciated it, and it's also a pleasure to be able to sip a Stuart's Key Lime Pie soda with my meal. Next time I have to remember to bring in photos of my dogs to add to the walls! —MariahBetz

2008-06-02 22:09:36   Excellent place. Very tasty hot dog combinations —ThomasPawlik

2008-06-04 22:47:35   I always get a great hot dog when I eat lunch here. The bread is wonderful and the fries are good and hot. The servers are always friendly and help make the lunch experience enjoyable —RocDiner

2008-07-20 15:46:53   I'm torn.

I love the creativity on the menu, and everyone is incredibly friendly (they were turning off the griddle when I walked in 5 minutes to close, and cheerfully turned it back on).

On the other hand, the bread is disproportionately big, and swallows up the hot dog. The Chicago dog was overwhelmed by a huge slice of green pepper (?).

I'm not giving up. They're so nice that I feel I owe Dogtown a return trip, and will try something else on the menu. —ZachSmalt

2008-08-10 21:25:38   Excellent!! The service is OUTSTANDING! Great bread and prices are reasonable.

—JenniferWynne

2008-10-10 13:02:50   As a vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised at the magnitude of choices I have when eating at DogTown! My 3 yr old daughter loves it too - always calling out "DOGTOWN!" when we drive down Monroe Ave. I craved DogTown when pregnant w/ my second daughter - often eating a hot dog (Rhodesian Ridgeback being my fave!) and sweet potato fries for dinner 2-3 times a week! Seriously! Thank you, DogTown, for offering such a great selection for vegetarians to choose from! —LKR

2008-10-10 13:24:09   I am a struggling vegetarian and a friend recently told me they have a great veggie garbage plate. I will be trying that as soon as I get a chance! —BadFish

2008-10-10 15:39:47   BadFish, I've had an awesome blackbean burger here. Probably one of the best I've had anywhere. I think it was a special at the time, but if enough people ask about it maybe they'll add it to the menu! Their veggie burger is good, but I'm not into veggie burgers. Blackbean is the way to go for me. —MariahBetz

2008-10-31 17:14:57   I have only eaten food from Dogtown twice so far, and have gotten takeout both times, so I haven't visited in person yet - but WOW!!! I already love this place. I've tried the Mushroom Meltdown and the Veggie Burger - both amazing, and I love the bread they use. Not soggy, but not overly difficult to chew like some French breads can be. Each time I have called in an order, the person answering the phone has been friendly and pleasant. I can't wait to visit in person and try out some more of their terrific vegetarian options. My coworker got a Mushroom Swiss Burger and said it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Great fries, too! —deanadeana

2008-11-01 17:16:13   A very unique place to eat. One of my favorite places in all of Rochester. A clean, friendly place with enough variety and great ingredients to have me coming back constantly. —Dustin

2008-12-10 21:02:03   It's so nice to see a business finally succeed in that space! And it has one of the best plates in town, to boot! —BatGuano

2008-12-28 22:22:51   My #1 all time favorite eating institution in the ROC... but has anyone noticed that they cut the rolls in half? —SeanToTheFuture

2008-12-29 15:23:46   The people here set the standard for good counter service - friendly, helpful, and efficient. The service makes me want to come back, so it's convenient that their food is so tasty. I dig the cattle dogs. Their plate strays just a little bit from tradition, but it tastes great, and I like their attention to the ingredients they use. It's my plate of choice —EastSideStephen

2009-01-26 18:49:21   Delicious food all around, excellent service as well. Spent way to much there last year because it was within walking distance of my apartment. —KeenanBailey

2009-02-18 19:53:42   Dogtown is fantastic!! The owners are super friendly and the food is great! The veggie dogs are delish and I love all the combinations. Great place! —dmarie

2009-06-05 15:24:43   Best place to get a dog in this town, they have everything a dog lover could want! Being a relocated southerner I couldn't be happier to find a good slaw dog, the southern hound.

I am slowly trying the whole menu, and have yet to encounter a dog I haven't enjoyed. Love dogTown. —WindyPig

2009-08-25 03:06:32   Yeah Dogtown! My veggie self and omnivore lady eat here once a week. Delicious and creative dogs, fries, burgers, soups. Makes me drool just thinking about it. —JustinKramer

2009-10-02 20:43:06   Hands down...best plates in Rochester! The fries are amazing and their specialty dogs are delicious. —MetalFrost

2009-10-08 10:57:35   This is one of Rochester's Gems! I have recommended this place to all my friends and acquaintances and everyone is thrilled I have. Fun place, great service, unique & tasty menu. I love the Cincinnati, the Rhodesian Ridgeback and their plates rival the best. The potatoes and mac salad are delish... I can't say enough good things, if you haven't been, run, don't walk... you wont be disappointed. —SteveRobida