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Yesterdog

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Hot dog restaurant

Boisterous local mainstay offering classic hot dog options in a well-worn, vintage-style eatery. People often mention dogs, good, cash, Grand, Rapids, cheddar, great,


Address

1505 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Website

www.yesterdoggrandrapids.com

Contact

(616) 336-0746

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 10:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: dogs (22) good (9) cash (7) Grand (7) Rapids (7) cheddar (6) great (6)
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  • 4/5 Russell V. 2 years ago on Google
    Something to remember, they only take cash here. Yesterdog is a must visit if you want delicious, melt in your mouth hot dogs. "Melt in your mouth" may seem like a weird description for hot dogs, but it is a tribute to the skill with which they are prepared. Perfectly layered with toppings, the flavors meld together in sweet, food harmony. This is a Grand Rapids must visit. I've had every one of their hot dog offerings and you will not be disappointed with whatever you order. The staff is wonderful here too and they don't make you wait long to enjoy your meal, even when there is a line. They make the dogs quickly and get people moving. The atmosphere is like a step back in time. It's a fun experience overall and hot dogs that will make you question every other way you've ate hot dogs in your life.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samantha C. 2 years ago on Google
    Cash only! Delicious hot dogs and perfect for a throwback lunch. Cool atmosphere, and a Grand Rapids staple.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic hotdogs!! Filming location in the American pie movie. Awesome service. CASH ONLY.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnny W. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first visit here on 7/16/2022. Located in a cool area of the city. Hotdogs were good. We Enjoyed our meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristina S. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re in Grand Rapids and looking for a place to eat try Yesterdog. Staff was really nice. This place has a small town feel where everyone knows everyone and are friendly. NOTE: this place is CASH ONLY Coming from Chicago, these aren’t your typical crunchy hotdog they’re very soft and almost melt in your mouth with all the toppings 🤤so good. The cheddar dog was my fave.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a hotdog. Cash only. Several different styles, even the simplest one has lots of toppings so you will need lots of napkins. I’ve been to several hotdog places in town and this one is my favorite. Can be a long line around noon., but they serve them up pretty fast.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie Zeigler l. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a great place to get a quick bite to eat. I recommend the okay just anyone will do. That all are delicious and I love you guys enjoy your day and enjoy yesterdog
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael H. 11 months ago on Google
    Love this place. I've been eating here since they opened, and the yesterdogs taste the same as they did in the 70s.😎✌️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael B. 1 year ago on Google
    Yesterdog never fails to deliver the same quality dogs for at least 40 years. Staff seem happy & well paid. It's cash only.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patty S. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything is great! I do have my favorites, cheddar dogs with pickle, kraut dogs and killer dogs. The restaurant decor is fun and there are many antique items, but also pictures of restaurant fans in their Yesterday shirts displayed on the walls. The team working here have a system and a do a fantastic job! Please support them! You won't be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timothy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast, cheap, and scrumptious! They only take cash, and only serve hotdogs, but it's a great stop for a bite with the kids or something to tide you over after the bar. The staff are really friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R A. 5 months ago on Google
    And if you order Ultra dogs... you'll discover they're ultra delicious

  • 4/5 Jeremy S. 5 months ago on Google
    My girlfriend mentioned this place a few times and we finally went. Restaurant itself is super cool with lots to look at. Had an old pay phone booth (don’t know if it works or not). Workers seemed stressed and rushed while taking orders even though there weren’t many people there. Not rude but nothing to be proud of. Service was quick and food was hot. We ordered to go, the messiness was beyond what I had imagined. We ordered 5 total dogs and the bottom of the bag was soaked in sauces and the napkins too. We started unwrapping and eating the dogs and they were very good. I could not take any pictures as my hands were covered in toppings by just reaching in the bag. DO NOT PLAN ON EATING THESE IN YOUR CAR. Eat at the restaurant or take home. They should use better wrapping for to go orders.

  • 5/5 Colette S. 9 months ago on Google
    Very special place. Food was great atmosphere was memorable 😸

  • 5/5 Lyana & C. 5 months ago on Google
    Yesterdog is always the place we go to when we visit Grand Rapids. It’s worth it every time. The food is wonderful and the staff if great. It’s cash only, so be prepared for that. The head shop next door has an ATM but they seem rude when you use it.

  • 4/5 Brady S. 5 months ago on Google
    Yesterdog is always a cool place to go. Not so much for the food but more the experience. The hot dogs are nothing special but the process although chaotic is kind of cool and how they take orders and serve you. It is cash only which is a little bit annoying but if you know in advance it's all good.

  • 5/5 Jose S. 6 months ago on Google
    Super old-skool spot, and the coneys are bomb! Definitely worth seeking if in Grand Rapids.

  • 4/5 Lindsey L. 7 months ago on Google
    Delivered dogs from across town via Door Dash. I requested to have the “chili on the side”, and they were not able to accommodate. The dogs were soggy (as predicted), but still had good snap and flavor. They didn’t come labeled by item so my partner and I had to play a guessing game.

  • 5/5 Lily 7 months ago on Google
    Omg wat a gem In the middle East town. A very neat hot dog spot that has hundred of pieces if old nostalgic toys, bikes, posters and signs. They have a saloon feel with cute barstools. Obama was here, as well as, Stanley Lee and many celebrities photos. Love this spot and there open late.Tried the cheddar dog and ultimate dog..Ate them both I'm embarrassed to say ..but that good. Friendly customer service. A must go to. You'll come back...I will

  • 5/5 Kezia W. 7 months ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite places to eat in Grand Rapids! The experience is so neat and the service is quick. I always get 2cheddar dogs (chili and cheese) and it's the perfect amount. They are very quick and you get your tray and find a seat. The inside of the restaurant is just as unique, people have carved their initials into just about every surface and there are pictures on the walls of people who have been there. I will always recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Still the same ol way they've done dogs for decades. Nostalgia is evident everywhere. Cash only. Eating in is imperative for non smushed buns. Staff is amazing

  • 5/5 Amberly M. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply delicious. Always a nice fun stop and on a cold day like today it's warm and comforting to step into for a very affordable bite to eat.

  • 4/5 Jacob D. 10 months ago on Google
    If all you care about is a warm, moist hot dog piled high with soupy chili and fluffy shredded cheddar that will satisfy your taste buds for less than $5 (cash, of course), you'll be satisfied. Luckily, that's literally all I care about, and it's really all you should care about too. If you want to take your time ordering or sit in a booth that isn't 50 years old, this probably isn't the place for you. IMO, that's the beauty of it.

  • 3/5 Ross Vander K. 10 months ago on Google
    Not as good as I remembered from years ago. Still good, don't get me wrong, but nothing special. The dogs themselves were not hot, more like lukewarm, so the cheese did not melt on them. The bun, cheese, chili, onions and pickle were all great, it is the dogs themselves that I think are lacking. Even though it was around 70 degrees outside it was more like 80+ degrees inside, but they do offer some limited seating out on the side walk. It is cash only which I think is 100% fine, but just realize that before you go. All in all decent, but Grand Rapids has better chili dog offerings that don't require paid parking.

  • 5/5 Swagaar 1 year ago on Google
    Had a wonderful time with the family. Great atmosphere and fun food, quiet and family friendly. Don't think I would have gone if I didn't deliver furniture to the owner house. And I'm glad I did what a fun experiences. Thanks for the opportunity to injoy the atmosphere and fun experience.

  • 5/5 Saddiera G. 1 year ago on Google
    i went tonight and got two cheddar dogs and the soup. 1. service was incredible even tho it was right before close and super busy 2. food was hot, the cheese was in abundance and SO melty good 3. u have outdone yourselves with the soup i truly was expecting campbells quality but it’s so mf delicious. i showed the soup and the soda, hot dogs gone too fast to get a pic.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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