Johnny's Lunch — Restaurant in Town of Ellicott

Another classic hot dog spot dripping with local flavor. As a lifelong coney aficionado, I am always searching for the next new taste of this truly American comfort food and will always go out of my way to grab a bite whenever suggested or available.

This was my first experience with New York chilli dogs which are surprisingly called "Texas Hots" in these parts (although none could tell me why). Johnny's serves straight up dogs, overflowing with sauce, slathered with yellow mustard, and crowned with a mountain of diced onions. I ordered two to start and made my way back to the counter for another after the first round disappeared almost instantaneous.

I've gotta say it's the closest thing I've found to my hometown Detroit dog with a couple key differences, first being the lack of meat in the sauce and second is the slight kick of spiciness that lingers deliciously after you've finished. Both share a common ancestor though and I would love to know the greater history behind where each recipe originated.

Johnny's also serves burgers, fries, and an assortment of other items for prices that, in this day and age, are mind blowing values. This is the kind of place that makes one reevaluate their priorities and life choices to consider a bucolic existence as a purveyor of tube-steak specialities.

All in all, Johnny's gets a star for flavor, service, ambiance, referrals, and value. If you a enjoy a good dog and find yourself near Jamestown you should add this to your itinerary immediately.

Keep on keeping on Johnny, you be you and...

Pretty sure I just got hustled... I havent been here in a while so I wanted to give it another go. Man, am I disappointed. I ordered 3 burgers for 4.27 onion rings for 2.71, and 5.38 for a "malt" milkshake. In my mind, plus tax this come to maybe 13.50 at most. This guy rings it up four times, get 4 different totals proceeds to charge the store 13.06 and charges me 15 dollars and says yeah, now I got it right.. the only thing you got right was the fact this business serves subpar food that is lukewarm, literally charges way too much for what you get, and when he watched me throw away half my food, he didn't budge or say anything. I left disgusted and still hungry. Id rather eat a McDonald's burger. I can't believe this place has 4.7 stars. Maybe they should sell...

Give the place a hundred stars? I would... Been going here for DECADES, Like a half a century. When they were in Brooklyn Square... Why? Johnny's Lunch rules. Simple as that. Same great food, fast friendly service, the legendary sauce, so no reason to change. No ridiculous "contemporary" dishes - you go here for a Texas Hot (or a fine burger), fries or onion rings and say, maybe a shake. Writing 'a Texas Hot' is unjust, best to get 5 or 6, maybe crack into double digits :), then a side. The food is ALWAYS fresh and well cooked. To close, because everybody has a keyboard and tends to exaggerate everything, I want to be crystal clear and make sure this point comes across with all the meaning I can muster - Johnny's Lunch is an INSTITUTION. Eat here,...