Serious Dogs

This was a rare find for me. I found this gem looking at all the restaurants participating in Battle Creek's Restaurant Week. (Here’s the link: Battle Creek Restaurant Week) A good hot dog is hard to find. We do not have many places outside of The Root beer Stand or Coney Island Hotdogs. Since I was working in Battle Creek, I decided to see what SD was all about. When I arrived, I thought I was pulling up to a hotel, so I did not know what to expect. I walked in saw the menu and knew this was the place for me. 

The co-owner James Woodin came out and was super friendly and welcoming. Looking at the menu the first thing that caught my eye was the fried Oreos! I do not like Oreos like that but I may have to try these. I did suggest frying the Golden Oreos for people that do not like chocolate. I ended up ordering the Coney Style Dog; hotdog with chili, onion, mustard, and shredded cheddar cheese. I love a good Coney Dog and I feel like it is a staple in this Michigan, especially Detroit that is known for Coney Dog. 

While waiting on my food I walked around and noticed the Serious Dog Hall of Fame. These individuals have eaten all 14-specialty hotdogs. This is my goal for 2023! You will see me on that wall, maybe more than once! Get ready; I see many upcoming reviews on SD.
What sets Serious Dogs apart from other hotdog places is the use of all Angus hotdogs, a New England style bun, and mile-high toppings. This bun is a game changer! At first, I couldn't wrap my mind around it.  It is like they took the bread you get from Raising Cain’s and made it into a hotdog bun. When the food arrived, I was surprised by the size of the dog. I actually had to cut it in half because I did not know how to eat it whole (crazy right!). I tried to illustrate how tall this hotdog was by putting my finger next to it. 

This hotdog was as tall as my pointer finger and my hands are not small by any means! This hotdog was so good. The chili had meat in it and was not a chili paste that you see at other places. Being a French fry lover, I was very pleased with SD's fries. These fries had a great balance of crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. These fries had great flavor!

 Overall Serious Dogs is definitely worth a visit or two, three, for me at least 14! The atmosphere is laid-back, the menu diverse, the owner is friendly and the food is delicious! Try it out and let me know what you think.

 View the menu here Serious Dogs Menu