Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ - Orlando

"An unassuming gem you've likely passed before. I came here on a whim because I love beer and wings and there happened to be a Groupon available that was just too good a value to pass up. As soon as we arrived we felt warm and welcome, Kayla and Max did an amazing job serving us and being gracious hosts. Kayla gave us excellent conversation, didn't miss a beat and was an absolute charm. Myself and my partner enjoyed the BEST jumbo wings, they tasted fire roasted, were juicy on the inside and smothered in sauce. Easily some of the best wings I've ever had, devoured them almost immediately. The hot dog selection was something to admire because although it may not be the focus of the food options there, definitely was not skipped on the menu or quality. I enjoyed the Crave dog which has brisket on top and it was an excellent pairing of cheese, spice, and brisket that came together to something beautiful. My partner enjoyed the loaded potato dogs which although was not as appealing to me as the Crave dog. speaks to the range of options for everyone's pallet. Mac and cheese was melt in your mouth delicious and I cannot explain the relief I felt when it wasn't just "BBQ Mac and cheese" which is often dry and leaving more to be desired The beer wall was awesome, it's the first place in Orlando I've seen have one but since we were on the Groupon, I'm not sure if it works similarly to other places where you open a tab on a card and can self-serve but if so, I'm so happy there's one in Orlando because they had one of my all time favourite ciders (Black Widow). Final touch was board games, which by the way if you're wondering; yes! They had all the pieces. It seems that patrons who frequent this establishment and the staff respect the little things that can really carry along a good time with friends or family. All around a great time! Thank you, Kayla and Max!"

"Great options with a wall of beer. Low and tall tables. Board games and cushions on demand. Fried pickles were great! They have my favorite ice. What else could you ask for?"

"This was our first visit here. Staff was super friendly and helpful as well as explained the different options perfectly. There’s board games for those busy body kids to entertain them prior to getting their meals. We got a variety of food from your basic hot dog to a load baked potato hotdog and even chicken sliders. Everything was great and the food came out quick and was very tasty. Kid approved for sure! They even have a trivia night on Thursdays."

"I really dislike leaving “bad” reviews, and I am purely rating this experience off of the quality of food. We ordered the crave supreme. The sausage was good, however luke warm. The brisket was also luke warm and the cheese was barely even melted. You could tell that the brisket was not fresh, as the lady at the counter stated they do not smoke their meat there. The tater tots were also Luke warm with unmelted cheese. We also ordered the 6 Buffalo wings extra crispy, which they were not. The quality of the chicken wings were horrible. You could literally squish the chicken with your fingers and watch it turn to mush. Overall, I believe that this place has so much potential. The concept of the bar tap is pretty neat. The reviews were deceiving to me and there was nobody there on a Saturday night. The customer service was good, and the lady was nice and answered all of our questions."

"We visited Crave last weekend and experienced the Crave Supreme ($9.95) which is a spicy sausage with beef brisket on top with beer cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, Chili Cheese Dog ($5.95) and the Nacho Dog ($5.95). We had sides of Cole slaw, Tator tots and baked fries. We also ordered corn nuggets as an extra side. The Crave Supreme has a hot sausage that was a bit too spicy for me, but the hot dogs were awesome. The brisket on top of the Crave Supreme is smoked perfectly and is so moist and tasty. So Crave was so wonderful that we had to return this week. Today we ordered Chili cheese dogs ($5.95) with sides of potato salad and Cole slaw and we ordered the Monster Pretzel ($10.95) which is served with pretzel nuggets and beer cheese. We found that dipping the pretzel in the Gold Sweet & Tangy sauce (on the table) was pretty awesome. The hot dogs are thick and tasty. We don’t like the snap of a natural casing and these hot dogs are perfect. All of the sides are really good. They have a wall of draft beer that you get a card at the register that is pre-authorized. You tap the card for the beer you want to try and you are charged by the amount you pour. This is a great way to sample the 18 beers they have on tap. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. They have board games available to play and big outdoor games like Connect Four. The staff is friendly, nice and helpful. We felt very comfortable dining here on both occasions. Today we got to sample a rib tip that they are hoping to add to the menu. It was very tasty."