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Pete's Famous Hot Dogs - Birmingham, AL

Pete's is a minuscule downtown dog house serving little weenies topped with meaty chili sauce. Eat twelve and the thirteenth is free!
100% Approval Rating (2 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Hot Dog ($2.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"A hole-in-the-wall downtown hot dog shop that can feel as snug as an MRI machine, Pete's Famous has been dishing out cheap eats since 1920. We first learned about it thanks to a Roadfooder who goes by the handle "The Don." The Don described Pete's hot dogs as "the ..."   [Read More].

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1925 Second Ave. North, Birmingham, AL
205-252-2905

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Pete's hot dogs, dressed
"Pete's hot dogs, dressed "all the way," come topped with mustard, sauerkraut, onions, and homemade sauce, all on a steamed bun."
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If you ask for
"If you ask for "the special," you also get a thick layer of chili on your hot dog."
buffetbuster


The entire menu at Pete's.  Hope you like hot dogs and don't have any complaints!  Click on the photo for a better view.
"The entire menu at Pete's. Hope you like hot dogs and don't have any complaints! Click on the photo for a better view."
buffetbuster


Pete's is on the short list of smallest Roadfood restaurants and can only hold a half dozen or so customers at a time.  That is owner and hot dog maker supreme Gus Koutroulakis behind the counter.
"Pete's is on the short list of smallest Roadfood restaurants and can only hold a half dozen or so customers at a time. That is owner and hot dog maker supreme Gus Koutroulakis behind the counter."
buffetbuster


Despite how small Pete's Famous Hot Dogs is, it is easy to spot.  Just look for the two-sided neon sign and the line out the door.
"Despite how small Pete's Famous Hot Dogs is, it is easy to spot. Just look for the two-sided neon sign and the line out the door."
buffetbuster


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