Hot Diggity!

Hot Diggity! was one of the best. A true dog among dogs. RIP

No more Seattle Grunge or Big Kahuna dogs? Those were my favorite! I haven’t been to Hot Diggity in a year or more so I wasn’t privy to the menu changes! (Burgers?!) Interesting…
Since neither of my «Go to» items were available I settled on a Mexi-​Cali burger. It was tasty, but at ¼ lb it was fairly small and left me wanting more! I guess I can’t really complain — for the same $ 6 you’d spend at a fast food joint you’re getting a much higher quality product and gourmet fixings to boot!
I rounded out my meal with hand cut fries. I usually don’t like French fries, but there is something about their good, thick, lightly fried potato wedge that keeps me coming back for more! I try a different dipping sauce every time and tonight the lucky winner was HD Special Sauce. It was reminiscent of Russian dressing, but a little sweeter and VERY garlicky! I enjoyed it, but it is definitely not for the faint of heart! Bring your own mint!
Overall Hot Diggity is all about good food fast, with an ultra casual atmosphere and a healthy serving of nostalgia. It’s a Philly must in my mind!

I came here for the vegan hot dogs! YUM!!! There were two hot dogs on each bun! The bahn-​mi vegan dogs were amazing. And the wings! DOUBLE YUM!!! I highly recommend coming here!

Got the Cincinnati and the «three cheese» sauce was like what you get for free at 7 – 11. Not much more to be said for the super salty chili. The produce seemed alright, but it was sad that it was paired with below par ingredients. The bread is more like a roll than a bun. If you’re expecting any sense of tradition in your hot dog bun, this isn’t the place for you. For $ 16 I left unsatisfied with one hot dog, an order of (not crispy) fries and a half dozen «jumbo» wings which were definitely not. See Moriarty’s for the true meaning of that word. At my table we also had the Saigon, the Windy City, and the Texas Hold em. I wasn’t the only one who was underwhelmed by any sense.
Overpriced. Not great flavors. And I was really craving a hot dog!

I’m a fan of fancy hot dogs and Hot Diggity! certainly has some fancy hog dogs. They bring it, whether you’re getting The Bronx Bomber (Kraut, Mustard, Red Onion) or the The Windy City (Pickle Wedges, Relish). Their dogs are long and thin compared to typical ballpark dogs (which are short and a bit fatter). That does cause the issue of the dog sticking out of the bun at both ends, so its important you prepare accordingly (or simply bite off the ends sticking out of the bun).
So their menu… They have a staple of «regular» dogs (not so regular, but they stay on the menu). They also have a special dog which rotates (not sure how often, monthly maybe?). They seemed willing to work with «special orders» if you are the creative type and want to build your own. Given the options, I’m certain you’ll do fine no matter what you order.
They accept credit, which is key considering the not-​so-​typical hot dog prices (sorry folks, you have to pay for quality). They have fries and drinks and other stuff too. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and well, that’s about I have to say for now. Go enjoy a fancy hot dog!

Here’s the thing about non-​vegan joints with vegan offerings: if you build it, we will come…& we will tell our friends. Even if it’s only one great vegan item on the menu, we’ll eat it & we’ll eat it often. And if there’s one thing vegans are awesome at, it’s spreading the word about awesome vegan foodstuffs.
Hot Diggity has multiple vegan offerings. Vegan Hot Dogs – lots of variety of toppings (though I’m happy with just sauerkraut or relish). Vegan Wings. Fries. All very very tasty.
This place is super close to my house, so you best believe I’ll be here embarrassingly often now. Thank you, Hot Diggity for participating in Philly Vegan Day; for me, it was truly life changing.

Hot Diggity leads with their hot dogs, but the well stand out are the fries. And not only do have have some of the best fries in town, they have these amazing dipping sauces. And there are dozens of them to try.
The hot dogs can be meaty or vegan. And they all have a creative name that is illustrated by amazing comic book quality art. They also have house made sodas. My favorite is the Lime Cilantro Jalapeño.

Are you looking for a place that has almost every single topping available for your hot dog?!? Don’t look any further because this place has it all! Even things you would never have thought of putting onto a hot dog is done. Decided to come to South Street because my husband wanted to check out some tattoo shops. I decided to Unilocal «fries» and Hot Diggity was one of the places that popped up. So, in we go. Soooo overwhelming. I had no idea what to order. Like I said earlier, they have tons of toppings. You could make your own, or order from a set menu they have.
I went with the Cinncinnati. It was a 3 cheese sauce with beef chili and onions and scallions. It was great! The sauce and chili was so flavorful. I normally do not get full off of one hotdog, but they stuff these things to the max that I was overly stuffed ¾ of the way through. I also ordered fries (cause that’s what I was currently craving) with a cilantro lime mayo. Loved the sauce! I don’t know how to describe the sauce, so you just have to get it. My husband ordered he surf n turf dog. It was fried fish with a hot dog and topped with veggies. I too really enjoyed this. For my son, I ordered just a plain dog. I don’t really recommend it though. The dog is very very thin compared to the bread. You definately need toppings with the type of bread that is used. I mean, it’s great for children, but an adult might be pretty dissappointed.
Décor…so cool! I liked all the animation of the hot dogs on th walls. Way creative on how to promote the menu!

I’m not a big fan of hot dogs, so when my wife suggested it, I was a little bummed out, but I need to make her happy… LOL. Surprisingly, it was delicious and filling. I wanted to order the Cincinnati skyline, but since my wife was ordering it, she told me to order something else. So, I order the surf and turf dog… again to make her happy. Oh, the things I do for her.
Philly Surf N Turf — Fried fish with a hot dog. Huge and extremly filling. Fish was large and flaky, but lacked a lil bit of flavor.
Cincinnati Skyline — I wish I stuck with my gut and ordered this. Packed with tons of flavor. I’m not huge on scallions, but this hotdog did it well. The melted cheese with the gooey chili was great!
Fries — really good and tasted fresh. I tried it with siracha ketchup. Nothing special regarding the sauce. I make this at home.
Overall: I would definately be back even though I’m not a hot dog kind of guy. Price isn’t bad for how filled you get from one dog.

I’ve walked past this place approximately one billion times without giving it a second look until a friend recently informed me they sell vegan hot dogs here. I’ve been a vegetarian for many moons, so hot dogs are just a faraway childhood taste memory for me. The opportunity to be reunited with a hot dog was just too tempting to pass up. However, these dogs are much more sophisticated than those of my youth– a quick glance at the chalkboard menu had me weak in the knees with its wide variety of wildly creative hot dog toppings. Feeling overwhelmed, I asked the friendly dude behind the counter for recommendations, and he suggested the Seattle Grunge, the Fiesta Dog, or the Big Kahuna. I, being the huge jerk that I am, still couldn’t resist ordering the Saigon Fusion after he gave me three perfectly good recommendations. The description just spoke to me. He thought it was funny though, so I guess we’re cool.
The presentation was gorgeous in its simplicity– the cilantro and cucumbers were nestled lovingly underneath the dog, the shredded carrots and hot peppers evenly covered the top, and the entire thing was artfully drizzled in a sweet chili sauce. The flavors were spot on and I wish my friend had timed me to see how fast I actually wolfed it down. It was kind of hard to keep part of the dog inside the bun and to keep all the flavors integrated in one delicious bite, but I messily managed. The only reason this spot earned 4 stars instead of 5 is because I’m a big texture person and the dog was on the dry side. I was hoping for a bit more juiciness. The dryness may just be an inconsistency in my particular hot dog though. Even if it wasn’t, that’s not going to stop me from going back and trying every single dog on the menu. At 5 – 6 bucks a pop, why not!

As far as Hot Dog joints, 5 stars all the way!
They serve their dogs with all beef and natural Casing. The rolls they use are Italian style hoagie rolls not too big or too small.
They have a large variety of dogs from all parts of the country. If you want a Chicago style dog or a Cincinnati chili dog, this is the place. They also have great Belgian style fries, with some great dipping sauces.

Love the variety of hot dogs you can find here!
The staff was super friendly and I could see the food get made fresh. I’m kind of a stickler for stuff like that. I also love the variety of sauces you could get to dip your fries in. I always switch it up.
My boyfriend and I am currently trying to try every hot dog. This is our 4^th trip here. I suggest the windy city. My favorite so far.

I love meat and there’s nothing more American that a thick and juicy hot dog. This place instantly became a guilty pleasure. During the cold winters months, when I would reminisce about summer and picnics I would come here to enjoy not one but two hot dogs. I was a fan and still a fan but during my last visit, I was underwhelmed.
I’m not sure if it was the bitter cold, snow on the ground, stale fries, or dry hot dog. This never happened before, I didn’t feel like complaining, the place was kind of dead and maybe the ingredients may have just been sitting out. I am still rating this place 4 stars because I am a fan. It may have just been a fluke that I didn’t enjoy it on my last visit but I will definitely be coming back. Don’t let this review stop you from going because this place is really amazing. I cannot rave enough about how good it is but at times it’s good to be honest about a bad experience. Don’t be like me, if your fries are stale then say something. It’s not their fault that I didn’t say anything that’s why I still tell my friends and you all to come here because it truly is delicious!

There are things I really really like about Hot Diggity. Their snappy cased hot dogs are so yummy! And their fries with various dipping sauces are divine (try the garlic aioli!).
My issue with Hot Diggity is every dog I’ve tried (Admittedly only 2, but I’ve also witnessed my husband attempting 2 different dogs as well) are so gosh darn messy! Do the toppings really need to be so heavy and oozy that they get everywhere and half of them are left on the plate?
I love the Seattle Grunge Dog but it could do with about ¹⁄₃ of the cream cheese to make it easier to eat and not overpower the lovely snappy dog.
I just wish the topping to dog ratio was a bit more equal for an easier eat. This isn’t enough of a gripe to make me stop eating there because like I said, it’s a great place with BYOB option! A nice addition to South Street for affordable and delectable food!

Their Big Kahuna ($ 5.50; credit accepted) doesn’t fool around, especially for the price. It sports pineapple salsa, guava mustard, grilled red onions, and orange habanero aioli. It’s damn near impossible to eat it without spilling it everywhere, but who cares: there’s a brilliant snap to the dog’s casing, and flavor up the wazoo.
There’s enough seating for a small crowd, and their South Street location is accessible without being annoying.
My only regret? Not coming here hungrier.

Torn.
It’s delicious, but it’s also a 6 dollar hot dog.

I stopped in on a Spring Saturday to try a vegan do and went with the Windy City served vegan. The portions are big. Two dogs on a long bun. All the elements on the Windy City worked for me. The bun, the dogs, the just-​right spicy mustard, the onions, the relish (a real asset for this dog) and the sliced tomatoes.
I look forward to seeing what other dogs can be vegan-​ized for lunch or just a really big snack.

Hotdog heaven.
Every since I first heard about the mouthwatering and innovative ‘dogs being served up at Hot Diggity, I knew I had to see if they lived up to the hype.
The verdict: Not only does Hot Diggity live up to the hype, it smashes right through the hype, obliterating the hype into a billion little bits of hype-​dust.
Located right in the heart of the South St strip, Hot Diggity draws you in with the aroma of fresh and spicy ‘dogs. Things are super-​casual here: just order at the counter, and the hotdogs are out in no time. For me, two hotdogs were a perfect (and inexpensive) way to satisfy the lunchtime hunger pangs:
** The Saigon Fusion — essentially a banh mi hotdog. This hotdog has cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, red onion, fresh jalapeños, and a generous dollop of Sriracha. Absolutely delicious.
** The Philly Surf & Turf — by far the best hotdog I’ve ever had. In this one, the ‘dog was wrapped in a crispy fish cake, and covered in lots of spicy brown mustard and sweet pepper hash. The amount of flavor going on here was just extraordinary.
There are so many more amazing hotdogs at Hot Diggity — I just wish my stomach were big enough to try them all…
…and if that day ever comes, I’ll officially dub myself The King of Philly Wieners”.

Clearly i have a problem, and that problem is Hot Diggity is way to close to my new apt.
My first encounter was Tuesday night around 6. At the recommendation Rebecca S i tried the veggie dog pilgrim style. The pilgrim was overflowing with Thanksgiving «fix ins» some sprouts, roasted veggies and a cranberry mustard. DAMN ! i tried to be as lady like as i possibly could while eating my dog but shit got real for that wiener.
As soon as i finished my pilgrim dog I was craving another so the following day i stopped by for something to go. The plain old dog (veggie) with mustard, onions and relish. It was what every hot dog should taste like PERFECTION. I also got a small fry with the rosemary aioli. I didnt eat the fries while they were still hot but even cold and lifeless they were still slightly crisp and had great potato flavor.
Hot Diggity has a special place in my heart. I dont think I will take over anyone Duke or Duchess status but I can so see myself coming here again.

Every time I bit into the snappy dog of my Cincinnati Skyline on Saturday, I couldn’t help but think that it was the best hot dog I’d ever eaten. I probably said it at least three times. The experience reminded me of a fond hot dog memory of my childhood. Christine B was the lucky recipient of that tale, and if she was bored to death hearing the story of my favorite hot dog, she was a good sport and didn’t show it.
This particular link was nestled in a soft bun which held up to the ingredients: chili, chopped onions, creamy nacho cheese and fresh diced green onions. The entire thing was delicious. Adding to the experience were the thick cut French fries. I felt they needed a tad more salt, but they were great otherwise. We opted for garlic aioli and peppercorn ranch dipping sauces, but I tried the honey mustard also and liked it best out of the three.
Not sure why it took me so long to give in to the temptations of Hot Diggity, but it definitely won’t be long until my next visit.