Hotdogopolis — Restaurant in Boca Raton

Well this place has a few things going for it and some not so great things going for it.

We came with a Groupon and on a Sunday lunch rush. It was about 1 to 130 pm and the line stayed consistently about 5 orders deep through about 145 pm. Interesting to note, lots of delivery orders kept coming in so the orders get interrupted and have to wait a minute while those are fulfilled at the front of the line.

There is no air conditioning and my boyfriend loved how they had a fountain soda dispenser, but I guess that broke so both those things are kind of sad. Although there is a fan blowing decently I'd still recommend avoiding this place on a really hot day.

They honored the Groupon through our phone which is $10 for $20. I picked out the Peking hot dog and made it a meal for an extra $3.99 which includes a drink and fries. Everything either includes caffeine, HFCS, or alcohol. So I opted for a bottle of water. My boyfriend ordered a foot long with chili and made it a meal too. He got fries and a bottle of Gold unsweetened tea. He had meant for it to also include a can of soda, but that wasn't heard in the total order. We both asked for our fries without salt. He also got a whole pickle. The total came to $24. So all in all we paid $15 for 2 people, which seems like a good deal overall.

While it does seem like there are an overwhelming amount of toppings and choices at the establishment they do have a lot premade ideas to choose from, so initial ordering can be fairly painless if you stick with what you know you like. Or hey, just go for the traditional Chicago Dog. I can't wait to go back and try it.

The Peking dog is a large hot dog, almost too big and salty with salty thick cut sweet duck bacon, that does not actually taste like duck, but is deep fried fairly crisp and is visibly streaked with a ton of fat. Not the healthiest choice, but hey, you are here for a hot dog right?

It is also topped with scallions and a smear of pineapple pulp, and a tiny drizzle of hoisin sauce. All of this makes salty, sweet, sweet, sweet. I would prefer it cut with red onion to give some real crunch (their was nothing crunchy on it) and some sharper contract to flavor to break up the sweetness. I added sriracha which worked well enough.

Also to note, if I order a hot dog here again I'm going to get it lightly toasted. If you get one that is drippy with sauce I doubt the squishy poppy seed bun that is served with some of these will hold up.

My boyfriend thought the chili on his hot dog was a bit bland and added a little bit of Tabasco to it. Not really for heat but for some contrast.

He loves the fries, I thought they could have been fried a little more. Mine were mostly limp and cooked just till barely warm, almost like the fryer wasn't up to temp. Not crisp or hot.

I ran out of water in my bottle, so they did provide a cold cup of water upon asking. So it's good to know they have that from a pitcher in the fridge.

If you bring a crowd you'd probably fill half of the restaurant. It's pretty small. Only has about 7 or 8 small tables and some seating along the wall.

They do have a large menu with kind of an eclectic section. They have Asian, American, Greek, and Jewish food all mixed together.

Not the greatest experience for the price in my mind, but it did the job of getting me full. Though the average person would need more food than I ordered to be full. I only ate half my fries. drank about 3 cups worth of water, and ate my whole hot dog. To be fair though, I was hungry a few hours later. So not the best quality food either.

I think I may try two hot dogs next time, skip the fries, and get a beer. Other than a classic Chicago it may be worth taking the time to make up...

Owned and operated by a husband and wife team Hotdogopolis is a true gem that you would expect to find in a major city like N.Y.C., Seattle, Chicago or Boston. Caters to every type of palate. Now let me preface this by saying this is a cool "joint" not an upscale establishment. The main draw is the 100% Vienna beef dog and bun direct from Chicago and then you can choose from Judy's (Chef/Owners) collaborations. My faves include the Pizza Dog ( imagine a delicious Pizza combined with a great dog) or the Peking Dog which is a little taste of the Orient and not be overshadowed by their delicious assortment of game dogs or sausages. Try the regular Spicy sausage with peppers and onions which is mild and irresistible and don't get me started on their homemade barbecue pulled pork which I have as a sandwich or on top of my dog. If you have an appetite ask for a Jumbo and don't forget to say Hi to "Harvey Hotdog" who is the owner and usually at the cash making great recommendations. Don't bother even thinking of going to Hotdogopolis if you do not order the hand cut homemade fries. Count your blessings South Florida that this place exists. They were recently chosen for "Best Restaurants in South Florida" UPDATE Jan 23, 2019-

UPDATE Jan 16, 2025 Nothing compares to a Vienna hotdog which you can get at a few joints across South Florida but nothing compares to Hotdogopolis which serves Vienna dogs on steroids. Where else can you get an authentic Vienna dog and bun from Chicago and create your own masterpiece. So many choices. Lately I have been getting a Jumbo with cheese, sometimes I add chili or pulled pork and other times just mustard. Partner Judy the resident chef creates combinations like the Korean, Philly Cheese and Tamale to name a few. With her knowledge, knowhow and tastebuds she creates combinations that only a top chef could come up with.

Update July 5, 2025 I have always been a big fan of the hot Sausage, Vienna, grilled Salami and Pulled Pork sandwich and in my opinion these have been homeruns. I have been reluctant to try the Hamburger even though Harvey has recommended it multiple times just because I am a creature of habit. Today finally I decided to take a chance trying the Burger even though I had to sacrifice one of my favorites. The verdict? A Grand Slam! A half pound, juicy thick perfectly cooked thing of perfection. The name on the sign might be Hotdogopolis but I can also live with Hamburgeropolis. The Hamburger is now #1 on my list. (Accompanied by fries of course) but I will still devour my other favorites.

I challenge any and all influencers to try this gem and please help promote this local business. You will...

I love dawgs. Hot Dogs. I'm an unrepentant carnivore in this respect, but like veggie dogs too. If you looking to eat some great hot dogs out - then look no further than Hot Dog Opolis. Yes, they have other food as well, but you know who the star of the show is here from the name of the establishment.

HDO is family run and their signature dish is the Chicago Dog. I got it and it was pretty darn good. They have a number of other foods as well, but the variety of hot dogs is what sets them apart. Fries, desserts and beers are all great here as well. It's a family run business and they take care to give the best customer service possible.

So why only four stars? The buns. The standard hot dog buns they use are akin to Wonder Bread. They are wimpy and dissolve into nothing while you're eating the important parts. I found it overly messy and disconcerting, and not easy to clean up using the super-thin napkins they provide. I'm not sure if they can upgrade the buns, but I was definitely not impressed by the ones my daughter and I got. They tasted okay, but didn't help the dawg shine.

I'll be returning to try their other offerings, but I'll be sure to go at an off time as service is slow at the counter. It is a minimalist shop but has a single TV for entertainment and tables outside as...