Insider Pages Reviews for Wild About Harry's

5 Stars: Wild About Harry's is a family treat! (by DeeDee C.)

DeeDee C. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:50:00 GMT

Wild About Harry's is awesome! The yogurt is the best I've ever had and the hot dogs are amazing! If you get the chance, definitely stop by and give it a try. Great food, terrific atmosphere and reasonably priced.

4 Stars: Wild About Harry's (by Alejandro T.)

Alejandro T. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:49:00 GMT

The hot dogs are incredible! They ship them from Chicago (says my friend who works there) and are so filling. And the custard is delicious. It's a great place to take the kids.

4 Stars: A Knox-Henderson Treasure (by Suzanne F.)

Suzanne F. — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Wild About Harry's is just about perfect. The dogs are great - and you can decorate them however you want. (I love the Knox Street -- 1000 Isle dressing, sauerkraut and Swiss Cheese.) It's a filling, inexpensive lunch with a view of one of the more interesting people-watching spots in Dallas. And the custard? Divine. Wide range of flavors. A cone or cup when you stop by on a moonlit evening or a steamy afternoon. Guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of any hostess when you come in with cartons. They even have a frequent buyer card! Affable Harry himself mingles with the customers and doesn't forget a face -- or a dog's face, if you happen to walk by with yours. Front and back parking lots.

5 Stars: Big Fan! (by Christina M.)

Christina M. — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:45:00 GMT

I absolutely LOVE Wild About Harry's. I almost feel like a kid again every time I walk into his store. My husband and I just feel the need for some AMAZING hot dogs and custard. It's definitely a place you must try if you are ever on Knox-Henderson.

5 Stars: Never loved frozen custard before wild about harrys (by tenting1234)

tenting1234 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:00:00 GMT

as i walked into this tightly packed whole in the wall, i discovered a delectable goodness i will never EVER forget. the frozen custard is made into crazy flavors i have never heard of and AND they have flavors listed that they made FRESH that day. they make all their custard fresh. i am now wild about harrys.

4 Stars: Great cheap food!!!!! (by asanders005)

asanders005 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Accidentally stumbled upon this place while shopping and couldn't resist a meal at a place with a giant hot dog out front!!! Best hot dog and fries I have ever eaten I believe....or at least pretty close. Friendly family atmosphere......would definately recommend for a quick cheap meal!

5 Stars: Sometimes, its about the people... (by CoachMatt03)

CoachMatt03 — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Of course the food is great, I doubt you could find a better hotdog or frozen custard, but its the people who work there that make it worthwhile.

Its great to bump into Harry himself every once in a while, and everyone is so friendly, I would still be a regular even if the food wasn't as great as it is.

Bravo!

5 Stars: Great Hot Dogs and Custard (by Kelsey Z.)

Kelsey Z. — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:16:00 GMT

It seems like everyone already knows about place but in case you don't you need to go. It has a variety of hot dog toppings and great custard. I think it was one of the first custard/hot dog places in tow. The location is great, and there are many fun shops to go to before or after you eat your hot dog and custard.

5 Stars: Best Frozen Custard Ever!!! (by coberg)

coberg — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Wow! the best Mint Chocolate Chip ever! And the Savannah w/ chili is my favorite hotdog.
There are so many flavors of custard and several hotdog choices, even the hamburger hotdog is good.
My child loves the chicken strips, its fried, but your at Harry's so its all about FUN.
It's always fun for our kids, they love the atmosphere and music.
Always a treat to see Harry. And no telling who else you might run into.

4 Stars: Best hotdogs! (by Lisa S.)

Lisa S. — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Ive never been to a place that offered so many different ways you can have a hotdog! If youre vegetarian they also offer up a vegetable frank as well. What a great family atmosphere and friendly folks. You'll actually see Harry there too. Youll definitely like them!

5 Stars: Three words... Banana Pudding Shake (by bigkiss)

bigkiss — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I have been taking my daughter there for years! It is always such a treat. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Harry's is kid friendly. If you are lucky enough to be around the store when they are making the waffle cones, I know first hand it is hard not to get one!!!

5 Stars: Chicago style hot dogs in Big D (by heebada)

heebada — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Several years ago, my wife was bugging me about going to a hot dog place called Wild About Harry's, becuase she wanted to try their custard. She hates hot dogs and, up to that point, I only ate them at ball games. However, I'm glad her pestering paid off, as I was quick to learn that there is indeed a difference between a steamed Vienna Beef dog in a poppy seed bun than the standard thing you get wrapped in foil at sporting events.

The menu features a number of specialty hot dogs, not the least of which is the Chicago style dog, featuring sport pepppers, tomatoes, bright green relish and celery salt, among other toppings; you need a knife and fork for this bad boy. Personally, I prefer just mustard and onions, but occasionally I'll give a nod to my youth in Mississippi and have a slaw dog, which replaces cole slaw for onions in the former variation.

Harry's an Oklahoma native, and is always friendly with customers, particulalry my 5 year old daughter who he always recognizes and calls "sweetie". It turns out his own daughter and I were at the same college in Louisiana at the same time, and he once sold clothing to some of the stores in my hometown. The place is located fairly close to the well-heeled Dallas neighborhood of Highland Park, and there have been reported sightings of Ross Perot, Jr. and Troy Aikman partaking of Harry's dogs and homemade custard.

4 Stars: Charm (by dallasdood)

dallasdood — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:00:00 GMT

It's hard not to like this little hot dog spot because the folks who work here always have a nice attitude. Of course, the food is good and the custard is popular as well. I lived in Chicago for a few years, so I was happy to have a Chicago style dog again. My only compaint (and this is VERY nit-picky, I admit) is in Chicago, the sliced their tomatoes instead of dicing them like Harry's does. That actually makes a difference. I think about that everytime I'm stuffing my face with that hot dog goodness.

4 Stars: Has Custard & Veggie Options (by amazonchix)

amazonchix — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:00:00 GMT

Yeah for custard!!!! It truly surprises us there are few custard/yogurt places around Dallas?especially around college establishments. None-the-less, the custard was very good! Was a softer custard than what we are used to?not sure if it always this way?but it also didn?t stop us from eating every last bite. We ordered a Turtle Creek Sundae (Carmel, Fudge & Pecans) and a concrete. Service was fast and very friendly. Portions were good but the price was a little more expensive compared to the custard places we are accustomed to out of state. Didn?t eat there for lunch or dinner but was glad to see they offered veggie hotdogs (for an up charge).

5 Stars: Great Custard (by neille)

neille — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

We were taken here by family who live in Dallas and it was great! We will definitely be back again for dessert!

4 Stars: Good when you need a hot dog fix! part 2 of 2 (by angela67r)

angela67r — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 01:00:00 GMT

to be cont......

The Italian Beef was a pretty good grade, the bun was more of a hoagie bun rather than Gonnella brand bread, but it was decent with the awesome au jus (gravy from the Beef) that was served on the side. Another thing, they don't "dip" for you ("dip" or ordering a beef "wet" means they dip the whole sandwich in the juice so the bun gets soft and falls apart). I was a little disappointed in the size I got, I felt short changed considering the price I paid and for the size/amount that you normally are supposed to get. Also, they don't have sweet peppers (fried green bell peppers) and look at you funny when they ask for those also. It was served with melted cheese on top (which threw me off) but it was still good. Gardinaire (Italian style hot pepper medley) was good, I ordered it on side so I can control the heat. Staff seemed reasonably friendly. Would have liked to try the fries and custard, but will have to save that for another trip. Had a great amount of variety, but I honestly like the Big D dog just a little better. Different pros and cons to both places, its a matter of particular taste. In either case, it beats going to the local Target to order the Vienna combo (they don't put ANY toppings on them). Also, parking is a bit of nightmare when trying to back up on the road.