tubby dog

meh. decor is kind of neat, but i've been 3-4 times maybe twice a year for food (been to shows they have which are fun with just beers), but i don't get the food-hype..
ive gone recently again, and like times before-each time hoping to like it...if anything because it's in agreatlocation, but the hot dogs themselves are underwhelming.
touring bands and local 'celebs' rave about it and i don't..get it.

ripped torn seats, uneven tables, dirty tables, full garbages all the time, bathrooms a bit scary, once the volume on the sound system was so loud (no band middle of the day) it actually hurt my ears and i like music!

the bun is soggy or dry and stale, and white - how about a whole wheat option? no?
the retro style is trendy, but i think that is all this place has going for it.... people think they fit in hipster style, go ahead.
im vegetarian, so i always have the 'not dog' with cheese (not even melted, had to ask for it to be melted, went back in a microwave wtf) and i tried space cheese once, even grosser.
yam fries are oily and soggy and disgusting. i left them till last to eat and the fat and oil around them began to harden to a lard-like mess..eww.
i know it's not fine dining-i get that but the place has gone downhill in cleanliness, service and can spruce it up a bit to make it good to eat in instead of going to a place you hear being fun and good and it wasn't.
sub-par.. big cheese is way better (poutinery down 17th a bit more), and won't go back to t dog unless a band is playing again and will just drink a red stripe.
price set too high for shitty food, and dirty.
sorry t-dog, i wanna like you, gave you enough chances.
just my 3 cents.

disappointed.. to be honest i'm not sure what the fuss is all about. i've been three times, and each time hoping to like it...if anything because it's in agreatlocation with a cool name, but the hot dogs themselves are underwhelming.

yes, they're massive, but 80% bun, and the toppings while good mostly end up falling off while trying to eat it. my friend and i each had a chill cheese dog and a drink and it was almost 20 bucks!

good hotdogs for after the bar. the hotdogs at tubby dog are delicious and the best in calgary. sure you may pay more for one hotdog but the size explains the higher price. i can barely finish one hotdog. it's agreatplace when you get out of a club or bar and want something to eat. sure there is outside vendors selling hotdogs but tubby dog is amazing. the decor and feel is retro and awesome. i love going and recommend it.

surprize! this is one for the ages. just agreathot dog place with an unusual selection. also popular with punk rockers and millionaires, the occasional billionaire and regular working stiffs whom appreciategreatflavor and no pretensions. if you are between 5 and 95 years old you will not be disappointed. go for the cheetah if are a tubby virgin.

an awesome dog. tubby dog is an interesting place with agreattake on what a hot dog should be. no dried up buns and over steamed cheap hotdogs to be had at this place.

the décor is something else entirely. despite the fact the menu is right there in front of you as you walk in, it's easy to be distracted by all the decorative non sequiturs. from old school posters to pink sneakers under glass to old cartoons playing on the masonry wall at the back.

the menu took me aback. i've seen hotdogs served in a variety of ways, and had pretty much sworn the things off as soggy spawns of the devil, never to be consumed again. some friends had recently raved about tubby dog though, and i figured what the hell.

so my wife and i headed down there, and i nearly had to drag the poor lass home. these are not just hot dogs. these are not hot dogs you pick up and eat with your hands.

these things are culinary monsters topped in some seriously creative ways. me, i had the a-bomb with a grilled beef dog. relish, ketchup, mustard, chilli, cheese, chips and more cheese. and then had them add in hot peppers because i might as well go out in style.

this was probably the first time in history i've been full after a hotdog.

these aren't your regular dogs, these are tubby dogs served up by some stylin urban dawgs ;)

tubby dog is a calgary must eat joint. i've never been disappointed and its agreatplace for a first date. how you approach one of these massive, loaded, messy dogs is how you approach life. do you grab it by both hands and dive in, hoping you grabbed enough napkins? or do you use a knife and fork and try to not make  mess? you can get a wide variety of toppings, and the t-rings are amazing.

tubby dog is awesome. i'm not a huge fan of hot dogs, personally. but they do it well and make stuff interesting. i generally mostly come here for live music, and it has agreatatmosphere and is always a fun time. will always give me nostalgia every time i come here.

love tubby dog! portion size isgreatand always consistent. the a-bomb is the way to go and their fries are delicious! the vibe of the place isgreataswell!

i've been coming here for years. i used to commute all the way down here from the deep south via public transit, looking back that seems a tad crazy. the value here is great! a good sized hotdog smothered in chilli, cheese, bacon bits for only $7.25!? you just can't beat that. now that i no longer eat meat the veggie dog option is reallygreatand almost just as tasty. after enjoying your food you can also play some old school video games. 

great service,greatatmosphere and good value.

umm yum! the most delicious concoction of hot dog goodness. it is agreatplace to indulge and at a reasonable price too! make sure you note they only accept cash.

love this place!great place for a quick and cheap bite to eat. if people want to say bad things about tubby dog...go ahead...it's a hot dog place, please do not come expecting something gourmet. it's a grungy place, but i love the atmosphere! everyone is super nice, it's agreatplace to chill with friends. i always get the a-bomb...cheese, chips, and bacon, what more do you need. i have also tried the pbj which also has a very interesting flavor. you can order the tubby chips...a whole food tray of fries! they also have special nights such as tubby taqueria on tuesdays (best lengua tacos that you can get in the city) and tubby burgers on wednesdays. tubby dog is just agreatfast food resturant, they have classic arcade games and they are located right on 17th ave. quick and easy place to get some good grub! just accept the carbs!

don't waste your money or time!. if your not a hipster they seem to be short tempered. food is gross can't believe they were on you gotta eat here. that makes calgary look bad, there are a lot ofgreatplaces toveat in this city and tubby dog is not one of them!

fast and easy. excellent food and cost.greatto grab a meal when out cruising

fun experience. it was agreatexperience to try different types of hot dog.

decent hot dogs, ok sides, but the decor is awesome! and if you're feeling adventurous definitely give their pb and j hot dog with captain crunch a try.greathang out place