Mr Gene's Dog House

Mr. Gene's Dog House is both a Food Truck and physical location. This review is for the walk up restaurant on Beekman street.   I love hot dogs. I look for opportunities in the cities I visit to find a good hot dog. I can't believe I have lived in Cincinnati for 12 years and just finally made it across town to the Mr. Gene's Dog House.  Located in Cumminsville this is a little out of my normal stomping ground.  

Regardless, I have now been twice an can say that I am digging it.  The basic hot dog leaves a little to be desired but the onion Rings and spicy metwurst are top notch.  In fact, the $2 for onion rings & sauce may have been the best food dollars I have spent in a long time.  Needless to say, my diet won't let me splurge that often but oh were they good.  The spicy metwurst with mustard and relish had the right amount of kick and spice to bring me back for seconds.

The stand has both a drive through and walk up window for efficient ordering.  I would be remiss if I didn't mention that this area of town is a little tough.  I felt completely comfortable but know that you are still in an urban environment and should be aware of your surroundings.

Cool little throw-back to a different era kind of place.  It reminds me of a walk-up dairy bar.  You walk up to the window and order, there is no dining room, though there are some picnic tables out back, or just eat in your car.  There is also a drive through.  The dogs are good, and the buns they use are great, good crispy fries too.  Their standard seems to be a coney, though their chili is not really "Cincinnati style" chili, but more of a typical chili dog variety.  The Chicago dog was tasty and messy, just as it should be.  If I lived in the area I'd be a regular, but it's a little out of the way for me.  Great little retro-style hot dog joint!

Mr. Gene's does indeed have a tasty selection of dogs, including hot metts and Chicago style, but it's worth noting that they're a long-time hot dog stand and not a food truck. Although the hours are fairly standard, Gene's a retired police officer who closes up shop when he feels like it and spends his winters in Florida.