Also on Facebook and @Yesterdog1505 The chili has a little bite to it, the kraut is sour enough, and I love the texture of shredded dill pickles. 3. Grand Rapids, MI 49506 8 Things To Eat, Drink, See, & Explore This Week! While you wait, see if you can sink some coins in the tip jar (upper right corner, above). If you want to visit: Some tips on your first visit: 1. Cash/check only! 1505 Wealthy St.
Its a hot dog joint, for goodness sakes. yesterdog.com Just order from the menu. Something went wrong. Take time to absorb all of the old signs. Theyll start with hot dogs, then do drinks and chips. Sign up for my weekly newsletter If youre a newbie, it can be a little intimidating, because its typically packed and people are yelling at you. Theyll ask you what you had, so dont forget. Time of day, time of year, company, occasion, doesnt matter. Please check your entries and try again. Oftentimes, the less complicated the food, the more people love it. They make giant trays of hot dogs all at once and bring them to the counter to divvy up into orders. 2022 Breakfast with Nick
Its impossible NOT to make a mess of yourself when eating these (there are stacks of napkins on every table). I typically order a handful of Ultradogs, and they are always, always good. Dont even try to customize your dogs. The hot dogs themselves are boiled and the buns are steamed. Nor would that stop me from visiting. Ill always eat more of these. The entryway leads into a long, crammed space facing the kitchen. If youre a regular, you know to shuffle in and wait until the next employee starts taking orders. Given that the restaurant is run by a small crew and open late into the night, it just wasnt worth their effort to constantly repaint all of the booths. Delicious hot dogs and perfect for a throwback lunch. Marvel at the employees adding up your order in their heads (Ive never seen them get it wrong), and then theyll ring you up at the old cash register complete with real cha-ching sound. Line up to the right if you have. If youre concerned about absolute cleanliness or about being treated like a king while you order hot dogs, youre in the wrong place. 5. Line up to the left if you havent ordered. Seriously, dont even ask about using a debit card. That all are delicious and I love you guys enjoy your day and enjoy yesterdog, Cuisines: Caterers, American, Hot Dogs, Fast Food, 1505 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506, Eastown Cafe - 1499 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, The Pita House - 1508 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Chez Olga LLC - 1441 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Wolfgang's Restaurant - 1530 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids. It boasts big wooden floors, sweeping from the front of the store to the back. This little hot dog joint has been around since my dad was younger, so he and my aunts and uncle and grandmother remember going there long before I was born. I saw an interview with the owner in which he said they once tried painting and fixing the carvings up, only to have it happen again. Open Mon-Sat, 10:30a-2:30a; Sun, 10:30a-9p Such a great place to get a quick bite to eat. Hot dogs are probably one of the least complicated of American staples, so any visit to a hot dog joint is easily justified by, Lets go for lunch or Lets go out with the family or Where do we eat at 1 am? Under that guise Ive eaten at Yesterdog countless times: parties and family occasions growing up, late night college runs, and now nostalgic visits when were home. Website by Wonderly
The Yesterdog space hasnt changed much over time. (616) 262-3090 I wouldnt be at all surprised to learn that their ingredients all come from Gordon Food Service. There are multiple boards filled with photos of customers who got their pictures taken around the world or with famous people while wearing their Yesterdog T-shirts. Cash only! Seriously, there are only five hotdogs. After theyve taken all the orders, theyll collect payment. Too bad, I guess, although it adds some of the charming rough-around-the-edges feel. The main entrance is a barely-visible screen door, with your first sign warning you that they are a cash (and oddly, check) only business. The booths have been carved up with initials and messages over the years.
You can begin taking in all the retro decorations and passive-aggressive signage. The service may be a little surly at times, but thats part of the experience. I go by Dr. Breakfast, but in addition to restaurants and recipes, I write about family travel, breweries and distilleries, the arts, outdoor fun, and so much more. The small space is crammed full of them. I recommend the okay just anyone will do.
Remember, cash or check only. Cool atmosphere, and a Grand Rapids staple. Yesterdog Odds are, youll find one you like. (Except maybe the covid mitigations)Amazing dogs and a most excellent atmosphere!CASH ONLY!
Filed Under: Beyond Been 10 years since I've been here and nothing has changed. 2. Privacy Policy. Then take your tray laden with hot dogs (be careful not to spill your drinks I speak from experience) and find a seat in the restaurant.
As you can see: simplicity. (Hint: theyre all good.). Tagged With: beyond breakfast, Grand Rapids, hot dogs, Michigan. SE (map it!) Beyond Breakfast: Yesterdog | Grand Rapids, MI. Yesterdog is one of those decades-old institutions that every city brags on, where regulars flock regardless of how good the food really is. Yesterdog is a centerpiece of Grand Rapids Eastown district, a budding little neighborhood with brick streets, big murals, and an eclectic mix of shops and bookstores and restaurants (including a very good breakfast at Wolfgangs).
ATM located across the street. Speaking of which, if anyone from Grand Rapids is headed through Ohio soon, let me know.
It didnt used to be like this when I was younger, but over time it started and couldnt be stopped.
Remember your order. The menu includes five items: Yesterdog: chili, pickles, onion, ketchup, & mustard, Veggiedog: cheese, sauerkraut, onion, pickles, ketchup, & mustard, Ultradog: chili, cheese, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard. Aside from the hometown comfort factor, I love these hot dogs because theyre soft and the ingredients are generously piled on. In some ways, I cant even begin to write about Yesterdog, because its such a major part of my upbringing.