It was time to make the comparison on who has the better wiener in the Berkshires. The Ranch is a bar that you can eat in or they have a nice takeout area that is not inside the bar. The prices for a wiener are $1.20 each. The bar is very clean inside with Sports memorabilia on the walls. They serve the same dog and steamed bun as the other place in town. The dog and bun were very hot and had a good snap. The difference came down to the sauce. The sauce here at the Ranch was much stronger than I had at Teos. The bottom line is they a have a good product here but we enjoyed the sauce at Teos better.
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I recently moved back home and this was the first place I wanted to eat. No questions asked. There is a good rivalry between HDR (Hot Dog Ranch) and Teo's. Â HDR takes the cake.
1) When you bite into a hotdog it's not supposed to be rubbery as such as you find at Teo's. HDR has a pop when your teeth puncture the casing of the hotdog which tells me it was cooked well and carefully.
2) The rolls. Well the rolls are pretty much the same for both places. Steamed soft rolls cut deep enough to fit the hot dogs and mounds of toppings however the HDR rolls are a little bigger. (More value for your $ if you ask me).
3) The toppings. Personally I always get an even # of hot dogs. 6-8-10 if I'm feeling starving. My rule... 50/50 split. One have get everything (Sauce, Mustard Onions), the other half gets KMR (Ketchup, Mustard, Relish). I like to alternate them.
The biggest debate is who has the better sauce. Hands down I've gotta give it to HDR over Teos. For one they put more on the hot dogs than Teos does. HDR isn't shy with whatever toppings you want and I feel that's important. Â At the price per dog (which I'll get into next) I want a lot of savory sauce on my hotdogs. They don't overkill the onions and the mustard is just right. You can't really mess up Ketchup or Relish so I'll leave those out.
4) The price: 1.20 per dog has become steep. However I understand that it's just inflation due to rising operating costs. They are the same as Teo's so not much competition. Â All goes back to getting your value and at HDR I feel my money goes further. Better toppings, better dogs and better experience
5) HDR takes the cake with overall appearance. While Teo's is in an industrial zone, HDR is in the downtown area. They both see a lot of business and I feel that HDR is a lot more cleanly. I feel the lighter wood makes it a more inviting experience for dining in as to Teo's dark wood. I also look at the bars. The bars are comparable but Teo's is more sports styled. 6 T.V's make it a great bar for a game at the HDR. (Owner is a big Sox, Pats,Celtics fan) so memorabilia is ample. Â Service is fast and free refills are nice for drinks on soda.
One HUGE item that stands out is that HDR has a map of the USA so you can pin where you came from if you moved out of the area or are in Pittsfield for the first time. Definitely leave a pin if you are from out of area, I know I like to look at it.
6) One important note if you made it this far is that HDR doesn't accept cards. BRING CASH! My 8 dogs and 1 soda cost 12.10 after tax and 14 after tip. Definitely worth it!
We moved out of the area 5 years ago. Â At 3,000 miles, the Hot Dog Ranch is no longer within walking distance to our home. Â But they are still the only Berkshire culinary treat that I absolutely crave. Â Sure, there are a few new shops and restaurants in the area. Â But nothing that really got us excited during our last trip. Â Except for these hot dogs.
I dream of opening up a 'sister' hot dog ranch in the Portland area. Â Add some good microbrews and you have an almost instant success. Â The baby hot dogs are hard to describe to someone that did not grow up in the area. Â They are like a sweeter miniature version of a coney island dog. Â The sauce blends perfectly with the fresh snap of the dog and the steamed bun. Â At just over a buck a piece they can either serve as a great meal or a quick snack.
I miss them already.
The first time I told my friend from Pittsfield that I went to The Hot Dog Ranch, she couldn't believe that I went down Linden Street by myself! Â I just think she was jealous I didn't invite her. Â The mini hot dogs at the Hot Dog Ranch are great. Â Loaded with meat sauce, onions, and mustard they are nothing unique but perfectly crafted in themselves. I actually crave them time to time. I find an order of 2 or 3 and a side of tator tots accompanied by a draft beer is a great quick lunch that won't break the bank (maybe $20 with tax and tip). Â The interior of the place is like an old sports bar, with Patriots fan items and pictures of horse racing lining the walls and a few TV's that are on sports channels. Â I've only gone in for lunch, and the bartenders have always been very nice and personable. Â I have my boyfriend hooked on the baby hot dogs now, and we like to stop in if we're in the area. Â They also have a separate entrance for take out if you're in a hurry. Â With a simple short (10 item) menu and small draft beer selection they must be doing something right if they've been there for so many years! Â And don't be scared if you've heard bad rumors about the surrounding area. Â The Hot Dog Ranch has its own parking lot.
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