This Retro-Florida Hot Dog Shop Serves Up Delicious, Traditional Food

Mel’s Hot Dogs in Tampa, Florida is the kind of place where you’ll always be greeted with a smile. Back in 1973, Mel and Virginia Lohn decided to open up a place serving high-quality hot dogs, sandwiches, and fresh-made fries. With a retro-style and reliably delicious food, Mel’s continues to be a staple within the Tampa community. Plus, the menu is brimming with all-beef hot dogs, each dressed to the nines. Who's ready to feast?!

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In Tampa, Florida, there is a small, quick-serve eatery that offers up authentic all-beef hot dogs.

Open since 1973, Mel’s Hot Dogs has been serving the community with the highest quality hot dogs, burgers, French fries, and onion rings.

Whether you choose to carry out or sit inside, you’ll be able to enjoy the retro-style digs one way or another.

There are a few different hot dog options to choose from on the menu, from the Chicago-style, served on a steamed poppy seed bun with mustard, onions, relish, pickle, tomatoes, celery salt, and hot spot peppers...

...to the Chili Dog, an all-beef hot dog served smothered with beef chili and some cheddar cheese for an extra kick.

The sides also make the meal, whether you choose the crispy onion rings, homemade coleslaw, crispy French fries, or oven-baked beans.

For a hidden gem that’s been open for almost 50 years, Mel's continues to offer up the same quality food with the same personality.

Come for the food but stay for the hospitality and throwback feeling when you visit Mel’s Hot Dogs in Tampa.

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Have you ever been to Mel’s Hot Dogs in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section. Or if you’re looking for more information about this retro-restaurant, such as current hours of operation, then check out the website or Facebook Page. For more mouthwatering Florida hot dogs, check out our previous article!