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Local Spotlight: Jerrys Dogs

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Jerrys Wood-fired Dogs

 

 

     Happy National Dog Day!  Ok, ok, I know it's not a holiday for this kind Jerrys wood fired hot dogsof dog, but as this local eatery has become one of my favorite spots to stop in and grab a bite to eat, I decided Jerrys needed it's own blog post.  What better day to write a blog about a local hot dog joint than National Dog Day?

 

 

     Jerrys Wood-fired Dogs is a franchise that got it's start in 2003, when an Ohio native (can you guess his name?) brought his wood-fired dogs & sausages to Southern California.  I'm glad he did.  The funny thing is, I don't even really like hot dogs.  I'll occasionally indulge at a BBQ, but normally, this item wouldn't make any of my "top 10" lists.  Jerry's isn't your average dog.  They've got a large menu of specialty dogs, including vegetarian options, and a lot of fresh, delicious toppings (ever try a dog with garlic parmesan, herb roasted tomato, avocado, crispy onion & jalapenos (think, onion ring strips), arugula, and a balsalmic glaze?  If you've ordered Jerrys "Fancy Shmancy Dog" you have).

 

 

     I've ordered many of the specialty dogs off of Jerry's menu, and I haven't had a bad one yet.  A few of my favorites are the Mac 'N Cheese Dog (topped with, you guessed it, Mac N Cheese, tomato, smoked bacon, crouton crumbles, and fresh, chopped parsley), the Fancy Shmancy I mentioned above, and the Hottie Dog (Pepper jack, grilled & crispy onion with jalapeno with a spicy bourbon glaze).  Nearly every dog at Jerrys is under $6 and you only need one (Ok, I sometimes can't help but order two, but trust me -  you only need one).

Jerrys Hot Dogs Costa Mesa

 

     Jerrys has locations in Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Ladera Ranch, Irvine, John Wayne Airport, Carlsbad, Long Beach in California, and a location in Dallas, TX.  You can visit JerrysDogs.com for location information,a look at the menu, catering options, and more.  I'd highly recommend Jerrys as a go-to lunch spot where you can get something delicious, different (again, this isn't your average hot dog), and affordable, without waiting a half hour to eat.

 

 

 

 

 

Haven't eaten at Jerrys?  Stop into a location & let me know what you think.  Tried a Jerrys dog already?  Do you love it as much as I do?

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Comments (19)

David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

That looks and sounds delicious. I am guessing its also carb and calorie friendly so I can keep my athletic figure in check too, right lol

Peace John

Aug 26, 2014 12:04 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Thanks for the holiday reminder John.  lol

I love these local hot dog shops, they can come up with some pretty creative meals.

Aug 26, 2014 12:07 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

I do not know why we usually tend to love what is not the best for us, but this is how we are, and I strongly vote for Fancy Shmancy, and the Hottie Dog (Pepper jack, grilled & crispy onion with jalapeno with a spicy bourbon glaze).

Gosh, why the guy went from Ohio to California, and didn't go to Florida?

Aug 26, 2014 12:11 PM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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Haha David Shamansky I make sure days I'm at Jerrys are also days I'm in the gym.  Well worth it!

 

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366 thanks for the comment & follow.  This is the only local gourmet hot dog place I've seen around here - pretty creative menu is right, I'd never thought of some of the toppings they've come up with.

Aug 26, 2014 12:12 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I think that Jerrys Wood-fired Dogs is the place to eat!  I am craving a dog right now.

Aug 26, 2014 12:12 PM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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Haha, Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL they are an expanding franchise, perhaps you can be their first Florida owner!

Aug 26, 2014 12:13 PM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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Joan, they are very good!  I saw so many "national dog day" posts today on social media that it made me think of hot dogs, and I had to make a run to Jerrys!

Aug 26, 2014 12:13 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi John -- another great and unexpected National Dog Day post -- I haven't heard of Jerry's Dogs and but I know the "gourmet trend" of the hot dog has been a popular one with quite a few different interpretations in our area too.

Aug 26, 2014 01:32 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Something fun to do today John, take your dog to Jerry's dogs, these do look very tasty!

Aug 26, 2014 04:49 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

This is a nice local post. I am sure this will bring in many customers to Jerrys dogs today.

Aug 26, 2014 09:04 PM
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Sounds like a fun place!  I haven't had a hot dog or sausage in over two years, but if I wanted one, I'd know where to go!

Aug 26, 2014 09:43 PM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

You had me by the title:) It was nothing to regret about. Good plug for Jerry's dogs.

Aug 26, 2014 11:56 PM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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Maria - thanks for the comment, I don't regret a thing ; )

Amanda and Jared Christiansen, YOUR Fort Wayne Realtors I hadn't had a dog in over a year myself until my dad got me in here.  I've had 3 this week.

Gita- thanks for the comment, I hope so!

Bob - they're the best, thanks for commenting

Michael - thanks for stopping by.  I've never been a hot dog guy, but Jerrys is changing that.  Sounds like you've got great options in the Pasadena area, too.

Aug 27, 2014 01:10 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

John, Yesterday was a great day to feature this place for sure!  Sounds good!

There is a fun hot dog place in Wildwood NJ that a friend took me to a while back where they served everything in dog bowls!  

G

Aug 27, 2014 02:12 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Yum!! I have never eaten at a Jerry's Dogs and will have to search one out, thanks for sharing, in honor of National Dogs Day!

Aug 27, 2014 03:03 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

John, I would definitely eat a veggie dog with anything fresh to top it. I'd even go for hot and spicy peppers! Of course, I think I would need a cold one to chill the heat from the hot peppers.

I'm taking a wild guess here ... is the owner's name Jerry?

Aug 27, 2014 04:21 AM
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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Sharon Paxson you're right next door to the Costa Mesa location in NB, let's have an unofficial AR meetup & grab Jerrys sometime!

Kathleen Daniels You got it!  How'd you guess!?  I failed to mention, but Jerrys (at least the one by me) has a pretty solid beer selection, too.  Perfect combo!

Aug 27, 2014 04:37 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

John, we used to have a JERRY'S in our neighborhood, a small hot dog and Italian Beef shop right next to the Convenience store. Then one day it was mysteriously gone. No one knew or would say where or why. John, those hot dogs and Italian Beef sandwiches were D-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s.  You are so fortunate to have yours. Your post reminded me of our loss :-((

Aug 28, 2014 06:22 PM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

I just read part of your blog to my husband and he is drooling.  Now if Jerry's had tofu hot dogs, I would go there, but I haven't touched one in probably ten years and you probably know why.

Aug 29, 2014 12:03 PM