Daddy's Hot Dogs
Hot Dogs, Vegan Dogs, Quick Bites
Vegan options
Outstanding for vegans ★ 3.9 (340) · $ · Fast Food · American, Fast Food · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the Chicago-style vegan hot dog cooked on a separate grill"
Must-try: hot dog
Praised for: friendly service, affordable, good value
Daddy's Hot Dogs is a walk-up stand in Hillcrest specializing in both classic beef and vegan hot dogs cooked to order on separate grills. The menu focuses on quality basics with creative toppings like Chicago-style and "the Alexander," complemented by outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility. The owner is frequently mentioned for friendly and personal service, though some recent reviews note occasional brusque interactions.
schedule
Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11 AM-7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-9 PM
Thursday 11 AM-9 PM
Friday 11 AM-9 PM
Saturday 11 AM-9 PM
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1281 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Vegan Friendliness
iOutstanding for vegans
A
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Separate vegan menu
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN vegan hot dogs, veggie dogs
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