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American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Hot dog eatery. Has a vegetarian/vegan dog which can be used in different flavors. Has vegan buns as well as a lettuce wrap for your hotdog; sides like fried leeks, fries, tater tots, and nachos with Coney sauce can also be made vegan. Nightly changing meal and drink specials. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:30am.
40 Reviews
First Review by AquairyFairy
plantbasedlifestyle
Points +119
Really good vegan Coney - Edit
I was surprised to find so many vegan and veg options on their menu - I tried the vegan polish sausage with veggie chilli vegan cheese veggie back and mustard and it was so good! The vegan bread is very soft and fresh. Perfect late night bites.
Read morePros: Alot of vegan options
Cons: No vegan desserts
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edav344
Points +2067
Simply the best - Edit
Dirty Frank's used to be my absolute favorite restaurant when I was vegetarian, and it's still amazing as a vegan! The fact that they have vegan alternative cheddar, cheese sauce, and Coney sauce makes me so happy - over half of their specialty dogs can be made vegan! They're so accommodating and knowledgeable about different dietary considerations. And this location is right next to the arcade bar 16 Bit, so it makes for a fun night out!
Read moreMy favorite dog is the Classy Lady - a veggie dog with vegan cheese sauce and potato chips 🤤 So good!
They also have a food truck that they take to various locations including a local music fest I attend each year.
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tomtheplantsman
Points +733
Great Option - Edit
Went here with some friends while visiting town; hadn't been since college, so it was fun to check out their vegan options. Looks like the menu had quite a few clearly labeled dogs that can be veganized without any issues, but I just stuck with the Chicago dog.
Read moreCombo was a pretty good price (2 dogs and a side for $13) and the first one was great; second hot dog was a bit cold and felt undercooked. Still, great spot to go when looking for options all sorts of groups can enjoy!
Pros: Nice atmosphere, Friendly staff, Decent prices
Guest
veganjas64
Points +999
Hot Diggity Dog! - Edit
They have tons of hot dog options that can be made as veggie or vegan. It’s so nice to go somewhere and feel like you fit in with your Omni friends! Great choices and a fun atmosphere.
Read morePros: Plenty of options! , Great atmosphere and vibe in the restaurant, Reasonable prices
edav344
Love this place!
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emilyw123
Points +60
Eat here, but be specific when ordering! - Edit
This place is delicious—so much so that I sought it out when passing through Columbus based on a memorable experience from the last in time I was in town four years ago. This time, I ordered two hot dogs and asked for them to be made vegan. They subbed the dogs for the vegan version but not the toppings 😫. Err on the side of specificity when placing your order at this yummy spot.
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constantdadjokes
Points +28
Would recommend! - Edit
Almost everything can be made vegan: hot dogs, Mac and cheese, loaded nachos, etc.
Read moreGreat food and very kind and helpful staff
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bonniebarko
Points +54
Cheap n Dirty - Edit
Love D Franks. You can make almost anything vegan and it’s so affordable. Only thing is this strip of restaurants has gotten progressively harsh as far as crowd/energy over the years — not for the feint of heart (or people who don’t like waiting). Was better when you could depend on it being open late, but flip side, wasn’t really the best for the workers getting off work so late in the area.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Affordable
Cons: Location, Busy
bonniebarko
Faint of heart ✋😫 yea yea my typos
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leela.ayyar
Points +62
Such wonderful dogs & service! - Edit
So so many vegan and vegetarian options! Practically everything on menu can be made veg friendly… OH and the fries are a must!!!! Amazing service too (: wish I could give five stars!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-15
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bkayyar
Points +59
A tasty quick lunch stop - Edit
Quick, delicious stop on road trip off hwy 70. Friendly service and lots of veg and vegan choices for hot dogs! The homemade fries were amazing and tater tots were a close crispy second!
Read morePros: Clearly marked menu, Quick and friendly service, Quirky t-shirts are available
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gymvegano
Points +379
Delicious - Edit
The staff was awesome - almost every item can be done vegan.
Read moreI might come back later this week while in town.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff very welcoming to Vegan, Great prices
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AmandaStern
Points +23
Delish - Edit
This place was delicious. I had the Hot Bollywood and Hot Tot-Cho Dog. The mango chutney sauce on the Bollywood dog was spicy and sweet. All around goodness. Highly recommend!
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JenShuteBenson
Points +140
Loved veggie dogs - Edit
Got 2 dogs and fries. Great cocktails also.
Read morePros: Nice taste/texture veggie dog, Lots of options including veggie chili for dogs, Fun atmosphere. Heated outdoor seating available
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mckenziegilbert
Points +84
Great dogs and sides - Edit
Sometimes you just really crave a solid hot dog and some type of deep-fried potato. Dirty franks has every type of dog and topping you can image to help fulfill that craving (including fritos!) They have just about every topping vegan as well!!
Read morePros: So many vegan options, Delicious!!, Good prices
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Keeperr
Points +47
Make sure to double check what you order - Edit
I ordered the chili dog (vegan), so it comes with a vegan dog, vegan chili meat, and vegan cheese. They for some reason used a real hot dog, but vegan items for everything else. Please DOUBLE CHECK that you get what you ordered!!! This was the first time I ate meat in years and I’m extremely disappointed.
Read morePros: Good amount of vegan options/variety of hot dogs
Cons: Make sure they use a vegan hot dog!!!!!!!!!, Can get expensive
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WillTravel4VeganEats
Points +80
Final meal before baby - Edit
Dirty Frank's vegan eats are so good that we chose to eat here before having our first child! The vegan brat with the Ohio corn relish with fried leeks is always delicious. The food also comes out super fast. It is crazy reasonably priced, too.
Read morePros: Lots of delicious vegan options, Super fast service, Very reasonably priced
Cons: Small indoor space (but super cool!)
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WiderVistas
Points +1653
Too many choices! - Edit
So many options, vegan, veggie & omni, that it makes your head spin. First pick your dog - hot dog, brat or polish sausage (all available in vegan version!) And then choose from dozens of toppings or one of their pre-selected combos (vegan ones marked with a heart, veggie with a leaf). There are so many, it's hard to decide. I would have never put cream cheese on a hot dog, but selected the vegan Original Onion upon their recommendation with cream cheese, scallions & onion. Now I crave them. Other toppings that are available in vegan versions are a cheese sauce, bacon bits & coney sauce (chili) in addition to lots of traditional toppings (relish, jalapenos, tomato, onion), french fries, tater tots, baked beans & crushed potato chips (yes, all hot dog toppings!).
Read morePros: See above!
Cons: No vegan desserts
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Nogd
Points +576
It's happening up in here - Edit
How much for those hot dogs?
Read more"Those aren't hot dogs, if they have been on longer than six hours they're called "Wizard Fingers!"
How much for those Wizard Fingers?
Pros: Chance to quote a great tv show
Cons: Wizard fingers
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schowi
Points +202
Love this place - Edit
Busy and happening.
Read morePros: 3 different vegan sausages
Cons: Really nothing bad to say
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AlexGerlach
Points +326
Every dog on the menu can be made vegan. - Edit
Hit the spot after seeing a concert
Read morePros: Open Late, Accommodating
Cons: Not...exclusively vegan.
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Irisvane
Points +636
Pleasantly Suprised - Edit
First of all, vegan hot dogs here and they have their own vegan dog guy who makes these and they buy them from him. I got the classy lady vegan dog that gets topped with vegan cheese sauce and potato chips pn a poppy seed bun and I must say I was not dissapointed. The service was really great as well. If i lived closer I would go here at least once a week. It was worth the 2 hour drive though.
Read morePros: Homemade vegan dogs, Lots of vegan options, Affordable
Cons: Not a lot of seating
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food.makes.me.happy
Points +84
One of My Go-Tos - Edit
It is my monthly must to make the 40 minute trip to Dirty Frank’s. Their Chicago dog (mentioned as one of PETA’s best vegan hot dogs in The United States) is something I dream about. Ps.Make sure you get a side of tater tots you will not be disappointed!
Read morePros: Great hotdogs!, Even better tater tots! , Nice staff
Cons: Limited Seating , Not good for large groups! (4+)
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Tom1973
Points +496
Great food, horrible lighting! - Edit
5 stars for the food and vegan options but 3 stars for the overly dark lighting. I went at 8pm, I have 20/20 vision and it was so dark inside I literally couldn’t see the ingredients. But the vegan options....wonderful and abundant. I’ll go back in the day next time.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good price , Tasty
Cons: Horrible lighting at night
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westsideveg
Points +218
Great Comfort/junk food! - Edit
Veg options for hot dogs are almost limitless. Don’t pass up trying the Fries & Tater Tots! Great beer selection too!
Read morePros: Lots of toppings , Cheap, Friendly/helpful wait staff
Cons: Parking
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jake11
Points +44
Love the new dogs/sausages - Edit
they always hits the v-spot!
Read morePros: they added 3 new house vegan options , price, choices of vegan toppings
Cons: super busy at times , paid parking (free after 6pm)
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ksolo5245
Points +141
It’s ok - Edit
I ordered a hotdog and a bratwurst. They both kind of tasted the same. Didn’t have a hotdog or bratwurst flavor but they weren’t bad. I loved the variety, I actually wanted one of everything. The atmosphere was fun.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Affordable
Cons: lacking taste
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toroco11
Points +238
Creative Toppings Worthy of a Better Vegan Dog - Edit
Very friendly, character filled place with so many options. The choice of Tofurkey dogs is disappointing. So many better options available now that this key flaw will keep the revisit a bit further down the road. The hotdogs also didn't sit well a couple of hours after finishing the meal.
Read morePros: Many options, Tasty sides.
Cons: Tofurkey dogs.
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CorissaMarie
Points +3054
Vegan Dogs?! - Edit
I truly enjoy this place. It's best though, late night after a few drinks lol. Situated downtown and between a couple of great bars, it's an awesome spot for a greasy bite. A ton of their dogs can be veganized and their tots on the side are a nice add on.
Read moreTheir wait time can be lengthy in the evening and on the weekend. They're also pretty crammed in there. I wouldn't come with more than 6 people, or honestly any kids at all.
Pros: Veganized
Cons: Crammed
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