Dew Drop Inn - Mobile, AL

The Dew Drop Inn is not by any standards deluxe, but it is culinary royalty. This is the restaurant that introduced hot dogs to southern Alabama! The hot dogs are presented in toasted buns, topped with cool sauerkraut, a moist layer of sweet beefy chili, mustard, ketchup, and a pickle slice. Some aesthetes order them upside down (the dog sits atop the condiments) and others like them "shaved" (without kraut).

75% Approval Rating (24 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Onion Rings ($2.00)

Dew Drop hot dog ($3.00)

Dew Drop Cheeseburger ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"The Dew Drop Inn is not by any standards deluxe, but it is culinary royalty. This is the restaurant that introduced hot dogs to southern Alabama! The date was 1924, and proprietor George Widney soon became known as The Hot Dog King. Hot dogs are still the prime ..." [Read More].

jpalm

December 25, 2005

"Being a couple of Parrotheads, we just had to go try the cheeseburger, and I have to say that I was disappointed with it. After having a cheeseburger in paradise at Margaritaville this one was below par. Now the hot dogs are something totally different - we were in ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

8/2/2007 - doncolin, $8
8/23/2000 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

1808 Old Shell Rd., Mobile, AL
251-473-7872

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Unless specified otherwise, your hot dogs will come garnished with ketchup, mustard, pickle, sauerkraut and chili. These dogs are much beloved in Mobile!"
buffetbuster

"The upside down dog has the bright red wienie nestled atop the condiments."
buffetbuster

"This small, slim cheeseburger is said to have inspired Jimmy Buffet to songwriting history."
buffetbuster

"The crunchy exterior and soft onion interior make an unbeatable combination. My cousin proclaimed these big, thick onion rings some of the best he has ever had."
buffetbuster

"Jimmy Buffet has said that it was at the Dew Drop Inn that he learned to love cheeseburgers."
Michael Stern

"The Dew Drop Inn proudly bills itself as "Mobile's Oldest Restaurant.""
buffetbuster