Roake's - Milwaukie

This is the perfect spot for a late-night hot dog. You can order at the window and there's a cozy little dining area as well. The hot dogs are great, especially with that satisfying snap. Just look for the bright neon white dog on the roof to know you're in the right place!

I had my first experience at this fantastic hot dog spot last night, and I must say, their hot dogs are incredibly fresh, and the onions still have a nice crunch to them—I'm really impressed. What stood out even more was how clean the place was. Of course, some things could use replacement, but overall, it was spotless!

Flashback town, man... So when I drove past, I had to stop for a Koney dog, although I knew it would have a price beyond the money. Nothing has changed in 30 or so years! And that's good. A grilled dog on a fluffy, fresh bun that is polluted in an honest, authentic coney sauce draped in molten cheddar? Heaven on a son of a rabbit.

So many memories. We always go to roaches after going snowboarding. Delicious. Always craving their chili fries. Yum!

The sauce is truly the star here. After a narrow escape from Lews and the Misses, we found ourselves craving Coney Dogs and decided to stop by this place. We ordered a long bowl dog with cheese and shared an order of their fries. The coney sauce here is a smooth, creamy style reminiscent of what you'd find in Detroit, MI—one of the two types I remember from my childhood. It really works its magic. As Rob wisely pointed out in his review, if you approach this meal without any expectations and just revel in the indulgent pleasure of the moment, life will treat you well. I discovered that they make their own fries, and they are definitely a highlight. If I return to this spot, I might just skip the dog altogether and go for a plate of fries topped with that rich coney sauce and cheese.