July 17, 2018
In Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, you'll find a hot dog stand that's equal part throwback drive-in soda fountain and modern day fast casual restaurant. Retro Dog, as their humanoid-hot-dog headed logo would suggest, is a left-of-the-center eatery with creations that boggle the mind. From the Wookie Shake to the Hulu Ghost Burger, their culinary creativity is limitless.
The glossy labels they've printed up highlight their unique design sensibilities, as the main character is a man with a hot dog for a head that's instantly memorable for their brand and their customers.
One unique tradition at Retro Dog is their Food Challenge where daring visitors try to eat nearly the whole menu: Retro Dog, Carolina Dog, White Hot, Kraut Dog, Chicago Dog, Retro Veggie, Red Hot, The Beast, Monster Dog, Retro Burger, Retro Bean Burger, Onion Rings, Fresh Cut Fries, Retro Bomb and a Frosty Mug of Retro Dog Root Beer must be eaten within an hour with no breaks.
That's quite a feat, and worthy of the shirt and placement in the Retro Dog Hall of Fame.