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414 Cedar Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55454

612-333-5798

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BEST HOT DOG
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): American

Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Takeout

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Street

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This West Bank dive might be the messiest restaurant in the city, but that doesn't mean they don't make a great dog. The meat is Vienna Beef brand and so are the buns, which are speckled with purple poppy seeds. The man manning the grill, owner Pat Starr, with his trademark beard and stocking cap, seems to know most of his customers. And he has plenty of patience for those who have trouble deciding between a traditional Chicago dog, the Coney Island chili version, or the more unconventional Picnic Dog (baked beans, coleslaw, and cheese) or breakfast-style Upsetter (bacon and eggs), of which Starr says, "It's hardcore." If you want your dog with mayonnaise, well, you can have it with mayonnaise. You can also have it vegetarian, or even vegan. In fact, you can probably have it with anything Starr has back in the kitchen, if you ask nicely enough. Just make sure to order it with fries.

2010 | BEST HOT DOG

When it comes to hot dogs, the Wienery is the best in the Twin Cities--worth a visit for its sheer variety in both franks and toppings. This year we single out the Italian Veggie Dog as the best hot dog in the city--especially when topped off to become the "Briny Dog"--with jalapeños, pickled carrots, kraut, and crisp, crunchy pickles. The Briny's got just the right amount of spice, enough to keep the mouth and lips kicking, but not painfully aflame, 30 minutes after it... More »
2009 | Best Hot Dog

Just as trail mix tastes best on the trail, a proper hot dog tastes best in a dive. In the Twin Cities, no atmosphere is more appropriate for hot dog consumption than the Wienery, a dump (in the best sense of the word) of a restaurant on Cedar Avenue. Their Chicago-style dog is the best in town--its onions the freshest, its pickled sport peppers the brightest green, its pickles the crunchiest. And the Wienery leaves the mustard on the side, so customers aren't over- or underwhelmed by... More »
2008 | BEST HOT DOGS

This West Bank dive might be the messiest restaurant in the city, but that doesn't mean they don't make a great dog. The meat is Vienna Beef brand and so are the buns, which are speckled with purple poppy seeds. The man manning the grill, owner Pat Starr, with his trademark beard and stocking cap, seems to know most of his customers. And he has plenty of patience for those who have trouble deciding between a traditional Chicago dog, the Coney Island chili version, or the more unconventional... More »
2004 | BEST HOT DOGS

Those who love big, sumptuous hot dogs know exactly what goes into making them: beef, pig knuckles, Sasquatch meat, compost, industrial-strength artery-clogging juice, and a whole lotta love. But here at this tasty West Bank dive, you can get even more than that. How much is that doggie in the window With a side of fresh French-press coffee and French fries, it's still less than the price of the Lipitor you'll need after eating to your heart's content. Vienna beef dogs come encased by a... More »
2003 | BEST HOT DOGS

Stroll into this West Bank institution and you'll soon know the difference between the salted roadkill that passes for hot dogs in too many other joints and the succulent Vienna beef that the Wienery jams into its casings. The meat is pithy, juicy, and eminently flavorful. But the unpretentious proprietors here also know that true tubesteak transcendence requires a strong supporting cast and have accordingly filled their menu board with a surfeit of mouthwatering options. We often opt for... More »
2000 | BEST FRIES

If you look into your heart of hearts, you'll be forced to admit that McDonald's fries really aren't all that great anymore. You do know that, don't you Granted, they used to, but it all ended during the Bush era when they stopped adding beef tallow to their oil, and now their fries are as tasteless as every other batch of pre-frozen taters cooked up at every other fast-food emporium. If you're not going to use tallow, the only way to render excellent French fries is to age special... More »

The Wienery talks wieners for National Hot Dog Month

By Michelle Leon | Tue, July 13, 2010

In case you weren't already in the know, July is National Hot Dog Month. In honor of the event, we decided to check in on the Wienery, winner of City Pages' Best Hot Dog honors. We spoke to Gus, one o... More »
The Great 2008 Dog Crawl

By James Norton | Wed, April 16, 2008

As spring advances, hot dogs get increasingly delicious. They evoke street vendors, ball games, and grill-outs, and, as the temperature starts its creeping climb toward "habitable," the idea of sinking your teeth into a frankfurter gets a lot more... More »
Countless Crispy Critters

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, December 07, 2005

Dear Dara, I have been on a French-fry quest for a number of years. I am operatic in stature, and the fries, I'm certain, are what keeps me at fighting weight. Without a doubt, the best fries in the Twin Cities are made at the 112 Eatery. I'm gl... More »
Walking in a Wiener Wonderland

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, April 01, 1998

The Wienery 414 Cedar Ave., Mpls.; 333-5798 Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery 3101 E. 42nd St., Mpls.; 729-5507 Paws Dogs 7920 France Ave. S., Bloomington; 831-8188 It happened at one of those ultra-fancy, ultra-foodie events--one of those ... More »

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citypagesbestof | Minneapolis, MN | 145 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

This West Bank dive might be the messiest restaurant in the city, but that doesn't mean they don't make a great dog. The meat is Vienna Beef brand and so are the buns, which are speckled with purple poppy seeds. The man manning the grill, owner Pat Starr, with his trademark beard and stocking cap, seems to know most of his customers. And he has plenty of patience for those who have trouble deciding between a traditional Chicago dog, the Coney Island chili version, or the more unconventional Picnic Dog (baked beans, coleslaw, and cheese) or breakfast-style Upsetter (bacon and eggs), of which Starr says, "It's hardcore." If you want your dog with mayonnaise, well, you can have it with mayonnaise. You can also have it vegetarian, or even vegan. In fact, you can probably have it with anything Starr has back in the kitchen, if you ask nicely enough. Just make sure to order it with fries.

Main Menu

Breakfast

$4.00

Hashbrowns
(hand grated to order w/ garlic) and two eggs any style

$6.00

Hashbrowns, Two Eggs And Choice Of
ham, bacon, breakfast italian sausage

$6.50

Hashbrowns, Two Eggs And Choice Of
polish, brat, philly steak, veg brat, veg italian

$6.00

Two Pancakes Or French Toast, Two Eggs And Choice Of
ham, bacon, breakfast italian sausage

$6.50

Two Pancakes Or French Toast, Two Eggs And Choice Of
polish, brat, philly steak, veg brat, veg italian

$4.50

Two Eggs And Choice Of
ham, bacon, breakfast italian sausage

$5.00

Two Eggs And Choice Of
polish, brat, philly steak, veg brat, veg italian

$5.00

Landphil
hashbrowns mixed w/ garlic, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, broccoli & cheese. w/ham, bacon, breakfast italian sausage - add $1.50, w/ polish, brat, philly steak, veg brat, veg italian - add $2.00, w/ eggs any style - add $1.00, w/ black beans or mock duck - add $1.00

$3.50

Wienie Macmuffin
egg and cheese sandwich

$3.50

Wienie Macmuffin
w/ ham, bacon, italian sausage, mock duck

$4.00

Wienie Macmuffin
polish, brat, philly steak, veg brat, veg italian

$5.00

Cadillac
choice of brat, polish, italian, veg brat or veg italian topped w/ cheese, egg and bacon wrapped in a pancake

$3.50

Aisha's Mexico City Breakfast
scrambled eggs w/hot peppers, onion, garlic, tomato and cumin

$7.00

Shiz Spectacular
hashbrowns w/ cheese, onions, mushrooms, green pepper, ham & eggs

$4.00

Drive-in Hashbrowns
hashbrowns w/ cheese, chili, and coleslaw

Omelets
Build Your Own Or Add Any Topping - Served W/ English Muffin Or Toast.

$4.00

Cheese Omelet
add any veggie (onion, mushroom, tomato, green pep, hot pep, or broccoli) - $0.50/veg, add black beans or mock duck - $1.00, add ham, bacon or breakfast italian sausage - $1.50, add polish, brat, philly steak, veg brat or veg italian - $2.00

$5.50

Gringo
chili & cheese - as hot as you want

$5.00

Kiev
hashbrowns, sauerkraut, onion, cheese

$5.00

Chicago
onions, tomatoes, sport peppers, cheese

$6.00

Veggie
all veggies and cheese (hot peppers on request)

$7.00

Everything
ham, bacon, sausage and all veggies (hot peppers on request)

$6.00

Philly
onions, peppers, monterrey jack cheese, philly steak (or mock duck)

$6.00

Cully
mushrooms, broccoli, italian sausage

$5.50

Tomlette
bacon, onion, cheese

$5.50

T-bud
drive-in omelet w/cheese, chili & coleslaw

Hot Dogs And Sausages
Choose Your Dog Then Choose Any Style Or Add Any Topping Have Any Dog Mexican Style (wrapped In Bacon) For $1.25 Extra.

$3.25

Vienna Beef Hotdog

$3.75

Vienna Beef Polish

$4.25

Smoked Bratwurst

$4.25

Spicy Italian Sausage

$4.25

Vegan Tofu Dog

$3.50

Vegetarian Bratwurst

$4.25

Vegetarian Italian

Chicago
relish, onion, tomato, sport pep, pickle & celery salt

Manhattan
dog w/ wienery chili (cheese and onion if desired)

Tasmanian Devil
hottest chili dog as hot as you want it

Maxwell Street
fried onions, green peppers & sport peppers

Mexicali
onions, cheese, baked beans, sport peppers

Warsaw
dusseldorf mustard, sauerkraut

Mr. Sunshine
spicy giardiniera sauce & cheese

Cleveland
ohio's favorite slaw dog

Drive-in Dog
southern special w/ coleslaw, chili & cheese

Ray Dog
mayonnaise, raw onions, cheese

Hairy Brain
mayonnaise, cheese & sauerkraut

California Dog
mayonnaise, onion, pickle, lettuce & tomato

Briny Dog
kraut, pickle & spicy giardiniera sauce

Picnic Dog
baked beans, cheese & coleslaw

Upsetter
bacon, egg any style & cheese (add $1.00)

Combo
vienna beef hotdog, pop & 1 potato fry $5.00 (excludes upsetter & mexican style)

Burgers And Wiene-wiches
Add Cheese $0.50 Add Lettuce & Tomato $0.50 Add Sautéed Mushrooms $0.50 Add Bacon $1.00/ Add Extra Burger Patty $1.50.

$2.50

Hamburger
1/3 pound 90% lean beef hand formed to order

$3.50

California Burger
burger w/ lettuce, tomato & mayo

$4.50

Luke Burger
cheeseburger w/ ham & egg any style

$3.50

Selamu Burger
burger w/ hot peppers and garlic inside as hot as you want

$3.70

West Bank Burger
midwest meets africa with the selamu burger topped w/ slaw

$4.00

Chili Burger
burger topped w/ wienery chili and cheese- as hot as you want

$4.00

Drive-in Burger
burger with cheese, chili and coleslaw as hot as you want

$5.50

Italian Roast Beef
thin-sliced gourmet roast beef in aux joux w/ spicy giardiniera

$7.00

Italian Combo
italian roast beef with spicy italian sausage

$5.00

Philly Cheese Steak
thin sliced ribeye steak w/fried onions, green peppers & cheese

$5.00

Red Dago
sausage and beef mix topped w/ fried onions & white cheese

$4.50

Blt
thick-cut bacon, lettuce & tomato on homemade bread

$4.50

Grilled Ham & Cheese
bone-in ham and cheese on homemade bread

$4.25

Tuna Melt
wienerized tuna with two kinds of cheese on homemade bread

$3.25

Grilled Cheese
cheddar and monterrey jack on homemade bread

$5.00

Mock Duck Philly
mock duck with fried onions, green peppers & cheese on bun

$4.25

Veggie Melt
open faced cheese & veggies on homemade bread. (w/ mock duck or b. beans $1.50)

$3.75

Vegan Burger
spicy wienery-made black bean burgers

Sides
Drive-in Fries Are Topped W/chili, Cheese & Coleslaw Picnic Fries Are Topped W/ Baked Beans, Cheese & Coleslaw.

1 Potato $1.50
2 Potatoes $2.25

Fries Hand Cut To Order

1 Potato $2.50
2 Potatoes $3.50

Cheesy Fries

1 Potato $3.00
2 Potatoes $4.00

Chili Cheese Fries

1 Potato $3.25
2 Potatoes $4.50

Drive-in Or Picnic Fries

(lg.) $4.00
(sm.) $2.50

Onion Rings

(lg.) $4.00
(sm.) $2.50

Mozz Sticks

(lg.) $2.50
(sm.) $1.50

Wienery Slaw

(lg.) $3.00
(sm.) $2.00

Wienery Chili

(lg.) $2.50
(sm.) $1.50

Baked Beans

$1.00

Jumbo Pickle

1 Potato $3.25
2 Potatoes $4.50

Picnic Fries (w/ Baked Beans, Cheese, & Coleslaw)

1 Potato $5.50
2 Potatoes $7.00

Steaming Pile
(picnic fries w/ mock duck, grilled onions, & green peppers)

$1.00

One Egg Any Style

$1.00

Toast Or English Muffin

$2.50

Hashbrowns

$2.50

Pancake Or Pc Fr Toast
add cake/piece - $1.50

$2.75

Bacon, Ham Or Sausage, Polish, Brat, Philly Steak, Mock Duck, Or Veg Ital

Desserts

$2.00

Dish Of Ice Cream

$3.00

Root Beer Float

$3.00

Chocolate Sundae

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414 Cedar Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55454

612-333-5798

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2010 | BEST HOT DOG

2009 | Best Hot Dog

2008 | BEST HOT DOGS

2004 | BEST HOT DOGS

2003 | BEST HOT DOGS

2000 | BEST FRIES

By Michelle Leon | Tue, July 13, 2010

By James Norton | Wed, April 16, 2008

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, December 07, 2005

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, April 01, 1998

citypagesbestof | Minneapolis, MN | 145 Reviews