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Tampa Map: Mel's Hot DogsMel's Hot Dogs Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine American
Hours Sun-Thurs 11am-8pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm
Address
4136 E. Busch Blvd
Location At 42nd St, Near Busch Gardens
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 813/985-8000
Prices Most items $4-$9
Credit Cards Not accepted (but they have an ATM machine on premises)

Frommer's Review

Catering to everyone from businesspeople to hungry families craving all-beef hot dogs, Mel Lohn's red-and-white cottage offers everything from "bagel-dogs" to bacon/cheddar Reuben-style hot dogs. All choices are served on poppy-seed buns and can be ordered with fries and a choice of coleslaw or baked beans. Even the decor is dedicated to wieners: The walls and windows are lined with hot-dog memorabilia, and a wiener-mobile is usually parked out front. Mel's chili is outstanding, too. And just in case hot-dog mania hasn't won you over, there are a few alternatives (chicken, beef, and veggie burgers, and terrific onion rings).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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