The Happy Hound of Los Gatos

"I had driven by this place for a long time and always wanted to try it. Finally stopped in with my daughter and my dad. Food was made to order, or only complaint was the tatertots were so over done they were crunchy the whole way through. Friendly staff, (although them standing at the counter staring at us while we ate was a bit strange) but the music they were playing was so loud we couldn't hear our own conversation."

"Super busy place on a Friday night. They have a bunch of folks working behind the counter to get food out in a fast turnaround time. The service is fast, efficient and friendly. We ordered the Happy Hound, Garlic Parmesan Fries, Happy Hound Cheese and Tater Tots. I am overall happy about the hotdog here as it's a big portion and not overly salty. The bun was also fresh. The Garlic Fries are crispy, but they did load up on the garlic and parmesan. Some parts were over powering. The Tater Tots were ok. They were a bit dark brown and a bit oily. Overall, I would come back for the hotdogs with a side of chips. Parking here is super small and there are only a few seats to dine in. There is a takeout window and benches to sit outside."

"This is the best hot dog in the world. I have eaten so many hot dogs. This place is by far and away my favorite! The best hot dogs and combinations. Parking can be a little tough it is worth it. I just wish they had some t-shirts for sale. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"If you’re in the mood for quick and tasty lunch, skip the usual fast food chains and head to The Happy Hound in Los Gatos. They’ve been serving good-old-fashioned burgers, hot dogs, fries, sandwiches, and shakes at this little family-owned roadside shack for more than 50 years. I always opt for the Happy Hound and fries. You can just get a traditional hot dog or top it with huge gobs of everything from relish, onions, tomatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, chili, or whatever makes your mouth water. INSIDER TIP: ask to have your hot dog and bun grilled like I do. It doesn’t cost extra and it’s much more flavorful than steamed. I like the fact that burgers are cooked to order so you can specify the degree of doneness. Side orders of fries are huge and cooked perfectly with just the right amount of salt. Vegetarians, vegans, and the gluten-free crowd have a few menu choices too. If you’re adventurous, there are a couple of items that I haven’t tried, like the Mexi Hound in a flour tortilla and the Hell Hound with Spicy Angry Sauce. Yikes! You can order outside at the side window or inside at the counter. There are outdoor tables in two separate seating areas (one on the side and a new one in back) and limited seating inside (small tables and a few bar stools). Parking spaces are scarce, either in their tiny lot or on the street. The very friendly, well-trained, and welcoming staff keeps the place squeaky clean. Bring lots of patience if you show up at lunchtime (especially on weekends) since lines tend to be long, or just order online and your food will be ready when you arrive. They also deliver. The totally retro Happy Hound is a pure nostalgia trip for me and I recommend it for kids of all ages."

"The onion rings are super delicious and made perfectly here! They have such a great crunchy batter with just a little sweetness to them. It turned out to be the star of my meal. The burger was just an average tasting burger nothing to special about it and actually a bit dry to be honest but the Happy Sauce they had made it better."