Hot Dog Diner

Service was comparatively quick at 2:30 pm. But the quality of the strips were meh. Portion for the price is very good. There is no option for food only this place serving food for the park and quality should be improved. Felt like a checking should have been cooked well. Wait time might be problem if you are going in proper lunch time. But the auntie Anne’s wait time was way too much about 30-40 minutes for about 15-20 customers in front of us at 2:30 pm?

With the understanding that the place being insanely packed, I waited on line for 20 minutes to place my order. It then took 30 minutes to get the two burgers. Since it was busy I would have been fine but what was frustrating is that larger and more complex meals than mine were processed way faster. It wasn't just me as there were others in the same boat waiting. Seems like either there is no rhyme or reason to what order they prepare meals or for some reason possibly prioritize larger meals (which makes no sense to me). Thankfully the food was hot and tasted fresh and delicious and the staff was super nice.

The only way they can get away with the food they are serving is the lack of competition at the zoo. Kids grilled cheese - a burger bun with a sad attempt of a melted chunk of cheese in between. Our kid did not touch her food and it was $11. Our veggie burgers weren’t even cooked on the grill. They looked microwaved and tasted like nothing. This place is awful. Bring your own food.

The service that we received was pretty quick, especially for it being during lunch time. Getting a seat wasn’t too difficult either. The food was okay; not terrible, but certainly nothing to write home about. The staff did a nice job of keeping the place clean. Overall, this place is easy to get to and the costs is what you would expect from a tourist destination in DC.

Very quick service, which was surprising due to the huge number of people present. Food is unfortunately typical cafeteria food despite the polished and updated interior of the location. Service rating 5 stars. Facility conditions and cleanliness was 5 stars. Food quality was 1 star. Pack a lunch and eat in the nice updated facility instead. At least until FONZ books a better food vendor.