exceptional chili dogs, fine full bodied slaw dogs, and delicious fried pies all prepared right in front of you. they have a system, and can make a large number of chili dogs iin one fluid rhythum. service is fast and friendly if not overly attentive. located smakc dab on the street the front windows face the railroad tracks, and when the trains come mechanical gates close across the entrance and exit to brandi's world famous hot dogs, so you are trapped. all of which is not a bad thing as we went back inside and enjoyed inspired fried apple pies. it's an old school type place so do not look for too much flash, but they make an ambitious devinely inspired 'hot' flavorful chili dog. onion rings were good too as were the fries. plus, sitting ringside at the counter and getting to watch them prepare the dogs was entertainment enough for us.