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Mel's Hot Dogs

4.6

About this business

Bringing the best of Chicago to Tampa in the form of World Class Wieners and other gourmet sandwiches. Cold beer and warm hearts. 

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4136 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33617, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.63,606 reviews
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Michael Madison 
6 years ago

Mel's is the only place to get a good . . . no a GREAT dog!! Don't expect to place your order and get your dog before you have time to pay for it. They do it the correct way. Each dog is made to order and FRESH FRESH FRESH! There is a reason this place is a Tampa institution. Best Chicago Dog in Florida. Mel's makes it right every time, each time! 

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Kevin Lowe 
6 years ago

Simply said, there’s none better. Chicago dogs are spot on, cheese fries are messy and delicious, and atmosphere, well it’s Mel’s! 

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Melissa Wheaton 
6 years ago

The hot dog was amazing and the fries were the best i have ever had. They were cooked to perfection and lightly salted. I didnt need ketchup for them i loved the way they tasted. I live in mississippi and wish they were there so i could eat there more often 

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Stephanie Grossl 
6 years ago

I loved the food. I had the bacon cheese hotdog with the hot peppers. Yummy. My husband had the fried chicken sandwich. My mother in law had the Rueben dog and my father in law had the Chicago dog and Mel’s special dog. They said it was yummy too. I recommend this place. Great food, great atmosphere, and great customer service. 

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Terry Varvil Sr. 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Best hot dogs outside of Chicago. Have been going to Mel's for decades. Mel is an institution. I remember when they had a store in Brandon don't know why it closed other than it was next door to at McDonald's. Come back to Brandon now 

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Alex Fargo 
7 years ago

One of the BEST dogs I have ever eaten. Fries were delicious as well. Cole slaw was yummy. 2 thumbs up!! 

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Scott Corder 
7 years ago

Visit every time I’m in town. Great hot dogs Well worth the drive. 

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Steven Wiest 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

If you ever get to Busch Gardens in Tampa, try MEL'S only a block away!! 

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Roy G. Barnhart 
7 years ago

Best Italian Beef in Tampa Bay!!! Better than Portillo’s:) 

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How is Mel's Hot Dogs rated?

Mel's Hot Dogs has a 4.6 star rating with 3,606 reviews. 

When is Mel's Hot Dogs open?

Mel's Hot Dogs is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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