When it comes to all-American dishes, few things beat hot dogs. They’re good in all sorts of occasions — whether you’re grilling in the backyard with friends or on a date at Progressive Field, they are both appropriate and delicious. But one restaurant in Cleveland will ensure that you never see hot dogs the same way again.
The Happy Dog is a neighborhood corner bar, and it serves up smiles with some of the weirdest hot dogs you’ve ever seen.
Stu_spivack/Flickr Enjoy your hot dog with a drink and a side of live music! There are frequent performances by rock, country, polka, and classical groups, plus you can enjoy monthly talks by academics and writers.
There are two locations where you can enjoy hot dogs by the Happy Dog. One is at 5801 Detroit Avenue…
The Zender Agenda/Flickr This location has a vintage atmosphere, as its interior has changed very little since it was constructed in the 1940s. Relax on chrome barstools alongside a racetrack oval wood bar, and enjoy the ambiance of a classic friendly Cleveland restaurant.
…And one at the Euclid Tavern, located at 1165 Euclid Avenue.
The Zender Agenda/Flickr “The Euc” was established in 1909 and began a long history as a live music venue. However, it would change ownership several times, and as a result the building has sat empty for short periods. In 2013, University Circle, Inc. purchased the building and worked with the Happy Dog to bring it back to its former glory.
Both locations offer an unforgettable experience.
Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern/Facebook Enjoy live music on Detroit or Euclid Avenue, or just get a meal and play some pinball. Either way, gather a group and make your visit an adventure.
The Happy Dog became famous for their unusual take on traditional hot dogs in 2009.
Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern/Facebook In 2009, Chef Eric Williams proposed that they revamp the menu. It would consist of tater tots and french fries, hot dogs and veggie dogs, and a startling array of toppings.
Creating the perfect hot dog is all about catering to your own unique palate. It’s something of an art, really.
Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern/Facebook There are 50 toppings that you can pile onto your dog. You can even pile your tots and fries with toppings! Chances are, if you can dream it, you can eat it.
Some of the meals you can create are… well, unusual.
Edsel Little/Flickr Chunky Peanut Butter, Froot Loops, fried eggs, and cream cheese are just a few of the delights you can add to your meal.
The Happy Dog truly creates an unforgettable ambiance.
The Happy Dog/Flickr Drinks, delicious food, and live entertainment make the Happy Dog feel like a traditional Cleveland neighborhood bar, but their lighthearted menu and refreshing decor ensure that they stand out. In fact, some might even say they’ve procured a place in local history.
If you have never visited the Happy Dog, add it to your Cleveland-area bucket list today!
Edsel Little/Flickr You truly must experience the Happy Dog to believe it. And, since they carry veggie dogs, there are meal options that cater to everyone’s unique diet.
Though one of our weirder attractions, the Happy Dog is also undeniably cool. They have a light-hearted approach to Cleveland-style dining, and thanks to their borderline bizarre menu, you can be certain that you will enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience that can’t but found anywhere but here in Northeast Ohio. What is your favorite hot dog topping?
Stu_spivack/Flickr
Enjoy your hot dog with a drink and a side of live music! There are frequent performances by rock, country, polka, and classical groups, plus you can enjoy monthly talks by academics and writers.
The Zender Agenda/Flickr
This location has a vintage atmosphere, as its interior has changed very little since it was constructed in the 1940s. Relax on chrome barstools alongside a racetrack oval wood bar, and enjoy the ambiance of a classic friendly Cleveland restaurant.
“The Euc” was established in 1909 and began a long history as a live music venue. However, it would change ownership several times, and as a result the building has sat empty for short periods. In 2013, University Circle, Inc. purchased the building and worked with the Happy Dog to bring it back to its former glory.
Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern/Facebook
Enjoy live music on Detroit or Euclid Avenue, or just get a meal and play some pinball. Either way, gather a group and make your visit an adventure.
In 2009, Chef Eric Williams proposed that they revamp the menu. It would consist of tater tots and french fries, hot dogs and veggie dogs, and a startling array of toppings.
There are 50 toppings that you can pile onto your dog. You can even pile your tots and fries with toppings! Chances are, if you can dream it, you can eat it.
Edsel Little/Flickr
Chunky Peanut Butter, Froot Loops, fried eggs, and cream cheese are just a few of the delights you can add to your meal.
The Happy Dog/Flickr
Drinks, delicious food, and live entertainment make the Happy Dog feel like a traditional Cleveland neighborhood bar, but their lighthearted menu and refreshing decor ensure that they stand out. In fact, some might even say they’ve procured a place in local history.
You truly must experience the Happy Dog to believe it. And, since they carry veggie dogs, there are meal options that cater to everyone’s unique diet.
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