Rachel was over when she suddenly said "Do you want to try that hot dog place you've been talking about?" Umm yeah! I've driven by JJ's so many times, and I always tell myself to stop by sometime. Well tonight was the night. We pulled up and got a parking spot right away (bonus!) but that should have been a sign of what was to come. We were there at what should have been prime dinner hour, and there was only one other couple in the place - Hmm.
After looking over the menu and asking about popular dogs with the woman behind the counter (you order at the counter and find your own seats), I settled for The Char Heel - Chili, Slaw, Diced Onions, Mustard with onion rings and Rachel got the Chili "Cheese Cony" with a chocolate shake. They also had a pickle bar which I hit up on the way to our booth.
The pickles bar was by far the best part of the meal - and that makes me a little sad to say. I had such high hopes for this place! The dogs were good, just not great. Rachel's was burnt to a crisp (you can see in the picture above with our two dogs). I couldn't even tell mine had chili on it, and the slaw was flavorless. I think that was the most disappointing thing, the lack of flavor. The onion rings were good. A bit greasy, but at least they were seasoned and Rachel liked her shake. So not a total loss for the evening, but not a total success either.
Honestly I was a little underwhelmed. I am not saying I wouldn't ever go back, however I wouldn't make it a first choice option either. Next time I have a craving for a dog, I'll go to Costco.
After looking over the menu and asking about popular dogs with the woman behind the counter (you order at the counter and find your own seats), I settled for The Char Heel - Chili, Slaw, Diced Onions, Mustard with onion rings and Rachel got the Chili "Cheese Cony" with a chocolate shake. They also had a pickle bar which I hit up on the way to our booth.
Pickled red onion, jalapenos, ginger carrots & cauliflower and carrot |
Char Heel with onion rings & Chili "Cheese Cony" |
Char Heel with onion rings |
First Bite. |
The pickles bar was by far the best part of the meal - and that makes me a little sad to say. I had such high hopes for this place! The dogs were good, just not great. Rachel's was burnt to a crisp (you can see in the picture above with our two dogs). I couldn't even tell mine had chili on it, and the slaw was flavorless. I think that was the most disappointing thing, the lack of flavor. The onion rings were good. A bit greasy, but at least they were seasoned and Rachel liked her shake. So not a total loss for the evening, but not a total success either.
Honestly I was a little underwhelmed. I am not saying I wouldn't ever go back, however I wouldn't make it a first choice option either. Next time I have a craving for a dog, I'll go to Costco.
Yeah costco so you can barf up the polish dog??? LOL! Love Val
ReplyDeleteLol - I only get the plain hot dogs now! Lesson learned!
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