Serves meat, vegan options available. A hot dog and craft beer bar offers clearly labeled vegan choices including hot dog, buns, baked beans and others. Every Sunday, 9-11am, has a limited breakfast menu and always has a vegan choice. Free Wi-Fi. A craft beer and cider selection (on tap and bottled) and wine are available. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.
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2914 6th Ave (at S Alder St), Tacoma, Washington, USA, 98406
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Added by tjuners on 21 Sep 2014
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28 Reviews
First Review by SnuggleBear
Totugat
Points +23
Amazing - Edit
This is my favorite place in Washington to eat out! I make the drive from Maple valley to get their vegan hot dogs. The ambiance, experience, and dogs make it worth it!! Nowhere else I would rather go for a vegan dog!
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GeneO
Points +264
Awesome Vegan Hotdogs - Edit
I had the North End Not Dog and it was dressed up exactly like a Chicago Dog, of which I have had only a couple really good ones, even prior to going vegan! It was outstanding! And reasonably priced. My dog was $6.50, the vegan coleslaw was $3.50 and the beer-b-q baked beans were $4. Both of the sides were fantastic! Highly recommend.
Read moreAfter submitting my review while at the Red Hot, I decided to order another dog! The second one was the Veganerwurst. It was good for sure, but I definitely loved the North End much better, but that is only personal preference. If you love curry, then the Veganerwurst is for you!
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-14
Pros: Lots of draft beer on tap, Delicious vegan hotdogs!, Great sides (vegan coleslaw and baked beans)
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Larry74
Points +209
Yum! - Edit
I might be biased because I love field roast products. I grabbed a couple of ther hot dogs on a lunch break, and they were delicious. If it wasn't a lunchtime grab, I definitely would have hung for a couple of beers as well.
Read morePros: Tasty field roast dogs, Cool bar, Friendly service
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Rasaya
Points +43
Pleasantly surprised - Edit
They have quite a bit of options for vegan. The slaw is good and they use field roast dogs. They’re hot dogs not much to really say other than it’s worth giving a try.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-05
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AK665
Points +103
Hits the Spot! - Edit
Decent sized vegan menu to include vegan coleslaw. My only complaint is that sometimes the slaw is 10/10 amazingly delicious and sometimes it’s a 1/10 completely flavorless. Vegan hot dogs are delicious. Would only be better if they used the new beyond sausages.
Read morePros: Good amount of vegan options , Decent price , Fast service
Cons: Inconsistent coleslaw and hot dog buns
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elleon321
Points +116
Met my expectations - Edit
I wished they used more than just the Field Roast brand, but I appreciated that they used different flavors of “meats.” I ordered the North End Not Dog, which is their signature vegan dog and it met my expectations, but didn’t exceed them.
Read morePros: Good amount of vegan options , Fairly priced , Warm buns
Cons: Messy to eat , Flavors weren’t balanced
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little_vegan_brie
Points +612
Hot Dawg! - Edit
Loved the hot dog options here - super diverse & very yummy! Also great beer & cider selection. They have wine too! I got the Kommisar (no peppers) and The Nature Boy (bake beans are a bit spicy?). They recommended I get two, but I was stuffed - varies person to person, but next time I’ll get one and a side.
Read moreBaked beans & vegan coleslaw are vegan side options!
Pros: Whole vegan menu , Great beer/cider selection , Affordable!
Cons: Surprisingly busy on a Tuesday night
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Jadediana
Points +2667
Okay Hot Dogs - Edit
The hot dogs are all reasonably priced and varied. I think they’d be a lot better if they used the beyond sausages as opposed to field roast, other than that it was the perfect cheap quick bite. We had our kids with us so we had to grab them to go, but they’ve got a decent sized bar.
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jc.kindsey
Points +11
Lots of completely vegan options that are super delicious. - Edit
They use field roast sausages, which are super tasty, and I liked how many options they had for vegans.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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bEzz
Points +1739
Eat at Red Hot - Edit
Excellent beer selection, tasty and inventive dogs, friendly atmosphere. A great community spot.
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DLU
Points +16
Nice Community Place With Plenty of Vegan Options - Edit
Specializes in hot dogs and craft beers. Currently have six vegan dogs and some vegan sides. Very reasonable prices and good service.
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options , Reasonable prices, Local
Cons: Parking can be hard to find when busy.
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RobinPalmer
Points +230
Fine food good beer - Edit
We had the veganerwurst and the north end not dog. They were fine. 6 vegan options on the menu all using Field Roast. Also tried the baked beans based on reviews however the beans were a little undercooked for my preference. Nice staff and atmosphere.
Read morePros: Options, Atmosphere
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lilfriend
Points +348
Definitely try the Beer-B-Q Baked Beans, Vegan Cole Slaw - Edit
Red Hot has seven vegan dog selections. Our family ordered take out and enjoyed the North End Not Dog, which is a field roast dog with the fixings: yellow mustard, onions, sweet relish, sport peppers, tomatoes, pickle spear, & celery salt. Be sure to try the vegan cole slaw and Beer-B-Q baked beans! It's hard to find a restaurant that knows how to make good baked beans anymore!
Read morePros: Beer-B-Q Baked Beans , Vegan Cole Slaw, 7 vegan dog selections
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ShawnMcElmurry
Points +33
Spicy dog and taste beers! - Edit
I've enjoyed Red Hot dogs on two different trips and both were excellent. If we could score 5 stars for restaurants that didn't have full vegan menus, I would give them 5 stars. Tonight it was the Nature Boy and the Green Machine, previously I enjoyed The Kommisar. All were creative, well balanced and served perfectly made. Field Roast dogs are excellent so I consider that a plus (I realize some may not enjoy this brand). I've had the vegan slaw both times and it was ok, not great the second time. Overall, very good place to grab a meal and beer.
Read morePros: Creative, taste food, Good hours for dinner, Staff is great!
Cons: Parking can be a bit challenging, Could be spicier (for my taste)
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AVeganRayOfSunshine
Points +467
So many to choose from! - Edit
It was so much fun ordering all of the different vegan hot dog options! Definitely worth the experience!
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russelta
Points +49
Love Red Hot! - Edit
A bunch of great vegan options in a cool atmosphere.
Read morePros: Lots of great vegan options. , Lots of beer options. , Great atmosphere.
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PeaceLovePerks
Points +28
Good Food Sports, Bar feel - Edit
Food is good, tons of beer to choose from. Sports bar atmosphere. Definitely worth eating at. Only con is the store-bought meats. "Roast Field" brand. Not bad, but could be better.
Read morePros: Vegan options: Burgers, hotdogs, and appetizer
Cons: Store bought faux meats
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GlicMathan
Points +267
Craft beer and vegan dogs! - Edit
There is also a vegan burger. The dogs are Field Roast. I like this place a lot for their great selection of craft beer. The food is reasonably priced and good enough when I’m hungry. I usually get the Nature Boy with baked beans. I’ve had a few varieties including the burger and all were good. I wish they had a vegan chili dog. I also wish they had a whole wheat bun, though few restaurants have that option.
Read morePros: Craft beer and reasonably priced vegan dogs! , Next door to vegan ice cream at Ice Cream Social!
Cons: No chili dog!, No whole wheat buns!
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GraceLibby
Points +76
Chicago style not dogs!! - Edit
Chicago style not dogs!!
Read morePros: Beer, Chicago style not dogs!!
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RileyMoos
Points +64
Repeat customer for sure! - Edit
My partner tried and like 2 different vegan hot dogs. I had 1 and the baked beans. We were very satisfied and will return.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options , Good drinks
Cons: Can be pretty crowded, Parking sucks
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Catladyeatsvegan
Points +113
New go to spot - Edit
I travel to Tacoma every month or so to visit family, so I have been underwhelmed by the lack of vegan options in the city in the past. We tried The Red Hot today and it’s definitely going to be my new go to! Separate veg section of the menu. Inventive recipes and sides. Service was great too!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Great location , Cheap
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the.fernweh.fox
Points +73
Hell Yeah, Hot Dogs - Edit
When The Red Hot use to be in their smaller space next door I think the vibes were more comfortable and genuine. Now that they're in their bigger space it definitely feels like a bro sports bar. In my experience it can also be a little cold/drafty. Even though I miss the authentic Tacoma vibes, I do absolutely adore that they have a bigger vegan section on their menu now! The food is always extremely fast and quality. The North End Not Dog is a classic favorite and their Kommisar dog is divine.
Read morePros: Fast Service, Awesome Hot Dogs!
Cons: Drafty
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emilycarlson
Points +107
vegan hot dogs! - Edit
Clearly labeled vegan menu. Beer-B-Q beans are delicious! Also lots of beers to choose from. They serve vegan options for their Sat/Sun breakfast but I haven’t been. Hot dogs are very good!
Read morePros: clear vegan menu, low cost
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PaTel
Points +120
What's not to LOVE?!?!?! - Edit
They have a wonderful selection of Vegan Hot Dogs.... WOOHOO!!! And they are tasty and yummy and hits the spot GOOOOOOD!!!! When we are missing this wonderful treat.... we drive as fast as we can to The Red Hot. This is our happy place!! Try all the styles..... go on.... we know you wanna.... WE HAVE!!! Oh and don't forget to have the The Space Cowboy. It's cold brew coffee + draft root beer = Won't sleep for a week, but WORTH IT!!!
Read morePros: Great Vegan selections., Funky little place. Tacoma Gem!!
Cons: Food comes out a bit messy., Parking sucks., Not kid friendly if you have kids.
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Lunchbox
Points +29
great dogs - Edit
I had the Veganerwurst with a side of beer-b-q baked beans. I'm not a fan of sauerkraut normally, but this dog was really tasty and thankfully the sauerkraut wasn't stinky! The service was really quick and pleasant. The decor was pretty cool inside, with giant chalkboards for their beer menu and lots of tap handles hanging from the ceiling.
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rrr1976
Points +59
Good Stuff - Edit
They have a great beer list. Separate section of menu just for great Vegan dogs! great "gut-bomb food"
Read morePros: Chalk graffiti in the restrooms , Messy food, messy fingers
Cons: More dogs!!!
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veganmomma12
Points +61
didn't know not kid friendly - Edit
I came in here looking for a vegan hot dog for me amd my kids and found this place on happy cow. I just didn't know it was a bar :( that's why I gave it 3 stars. I wish it had like a drive thru window or something then I would go all the time but since it's a bar I won't be going anymore. I need somewhere the whole family can eat, guess it's back to smart dogs in my kitchen.
Read morePros: like 4 vegan hot dogs on the menu
Cons: not to expensive
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