Great homemade food. Very large menu. Staff was nice. Sorry but the bathroom was gross. Dining room was cute though. We got two sandwiches and slaw and chips and two sodas and our bill was $43. I would go back if I could spend half that on my lunch and if they completely redid the bathroom. Great place, hope they work out the little things to stay open.

Literally hands down the best! Gourmet original sammiches and dawgs. There is no comparison honestly. The food will blow your mind. The beer selection is killer for making whatever pairing might tickle your fancy. They have hand made every creative creation to suit any palate. Do yourself a favor.

Three hotdogs, fries, and 3 cans of various coke products totaled a whopping $41. Bathroom was gross. Hot dogs were basically burned to a crisp. Not the friendliest atmosphere. The best part about the entire experience was leaving.I can say one thing though, the owner believes in his product. And I’m glad SOMEONE does.

Fabulous sandwiches and dogs. The decor is in keeping with the olde town area. The triple lunde is a great spicy take on a Italian sandwich. The menu includes classic hot dogs and a wide variety of sandwiches.

Well, now, today I had the BEST hot dog that I have ever eaten. Curious Dog Hotdogs is an unsuspecting, understated spot at 200 West Jackson Avenue in old Knoxville. I had a naked dog with no bun. Yup, and took one bite and the juicy, fresh grilled flavor almost knocked me over! Try it! Best ever.

Me and my wife . Went for the first time a few days ago. The food was ok . But insanely overpriced. For a hot dog. And sandwich. Its still a hot dog. Dont matter what you put on it . And the sandwich isnt a huge sandwich. Not like its a foot long for 12 or 13 bucks. Just a couple of pieces of sandwich bread. Then you have to buy fries extra. And the lady behind the counter isnt the nicest . But its no different then the cook. They act like they hate there jobs. And your just bothering them. Was really hoping it would be good. And worth the money. But cant see spending that much For a hot dog and sandwich.

This was a great lunch stop one afternoon. There is only paid parking in the area but the hot dogs here are worth it! These dogs are huge and piled high with toppings plus the side of fries we got were to die for and big enough to share e! If youre in the mood for a beer they have a huge selection as well. We cant wait to go back and try some of the other menu items!

This place is a true gem within the Knoxville sandwich scene. My life was changed by the first bite of the Athena. Cool on the taste buds and light in the stomach. Eat here if youd like to experience the bliss of a good sandwich.

The veggie sandwiches were mind blowing. So many home made delicious sauces with fresh produce. Please get the Athena or the Cassiopeia you will not regret it.

Great selection of interesting sandwiches and hotdogs. Small dining room, nice atmosphere, good street view. Lots of beer to choose from especially IPAs and craft beer.

Seriously some of the best of the best dogs and sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. Not cheap, but absolutely worth it.

We absolutely loved this unique restaurant. You could tell that the workers were passionate about what they created as they made our food and discussed future menu creations. The curious dog was absolutely delicious. I also tried the daytona dog and, while it was still great, I wish I would have taken more of a chance on a unique creation!

Ive been going to Curious Dog for years now. The quality of their food is unwavering. Ive tried many different things and have never been disappointed. Sandwiches, hotdogs, and fries are always fresh and delicious. Also have a pretty decent beer selection.

The owner was very kind and welcoming to our family. My kids loved his recommendation of the Daytona dog. Definitely a return visit....only 33 more Dogs to try!

Omg...our first time trying their food...wont be the last... Everything was amazing!! The hot dog was mind blowing as well as the sandwich!!!

Costed me 30 whole minutes and $20 for two basic hotdogs. Mind you they werent busy at all. Would not recommend. staff wasnt particularly friendly, and they had trouble communicating with each other.

The Curious Dog was a warm and friendly atmosphere with nostalgic and familiar named sandwiches and hotdogs.The cozy establishment was filled with interesting decor and games for your entertainment.There was also a large selection of craft and local beers in their several large coolersGreat price and healthy helpings.

The Tony Saprano Sandwich was off the chain!!!! Love the vibe of this place!!!

The worst experience I have ever had. Today, my company decided that we wanted to support a local business so we placed a large order at curious dog. My coworker and I went to pick it up and the customer service was horrible. I do not know who the lady was that was helping us but she definitely was not friendly nor professional. When we walked in, we were the only customers there. We let them know that we were picking up an online order and she stated that they had not even gotten to our order though our manager got a text stating that our order was ready. The lady at the front was running around spastically and was cursing about how she could not find our order. I had the confirmation on my phone so I offered to show her our order on my phone. She became more frustrated that she could not understand the words on my screen and ended up throwing my phone on the counter. LUCKILY, my phone was not damaged. Finally by the grace of God, she was able to find our order to start on it. Though she was not the one cooking, she was acting very stressed and was still running around acting outrageous. My coworker and I are both work and have worked in customer service so we understood how it felt to be having a rough morning. We let her know that it was fine and that we did not mind waiting. We wanted to put her mind at ease. We shouldnt have. As we took our seat to wait, more customers came in. The man cooking told them that it was going to be a minute. When the lady finally got back to the counter, she began COMPLAINING TO THE OTHER CUSTOMERS ABOUT US PLACING A LARGE ORDER WITH THEM. The young man in line had called his order in. You better be glad that you called in before them. They placed a large order as if were some kind of chain restaurant, she stated whilst pointing her finger at us. There were about 6 or 7 customers in line and they all glared at us. We were so embarrassed about supporting them. We sat quietly (feeling extremely embarrassed) as we waited for our food. When part of our order was finished, she yelled at us to, Come get this out of my way! I slowly went up and grabbed the food and went back to wait on the rest of our order. Finally, we got the rest of our order and left in a complete humiliation. When we got back to the office, we realized that after all that time of waiting, THEY STILL LEFT 2 ITEMS OFF OUR ORDER.Update: In the midst of typing this, our manager called in to speak to their manager, Todd. He was also very rude and was very unapologetic about the situation. I will never eat from here again. BAD BUSINESS!!

Great food good beer selection bettern anything else in the area.

The vegetarian selections are off the chain and the food is always good. Are they super nice and friendly? Nope. This isnt Chick-Fil-A. But they make bomb food that is fresh and unlike other sandwich places in the area. Prices make sense for what you get and for being downtown.A lot of these bad reviews sound like they come from people who have never worked a day in a restaurant.

Fries cut fresh, kimchi is simple and fresh, and Ill be darn the hot dogs are excellent. Youll find a beer you like in this dive youll love.

The owners are great! So friendly, willing to explain any item on the menu, and obviously proud of their work and restaurant. Food is so, so good. Large beer selection.

AMAZING! The food was perfect and the atmosphere and staff were even better. Its a must eat in Knoxville

HOT DOGS were amazingly good.I had the knoxville dog and the cuban dog...Cuban took it to another level soooo tasty.. fresh cut fries. Customer service was great.The lady was very helpful and told me its hard to say which hot dog is the best..after tasting them I see why .cant wait to go back!!

Keep in mind, this is basically a hotdog stand thats brick and mortar.. But their hotdog combos are sort of overwhelming. Conversation with the staff is always icing on the cake. My Go-to spot for a quick bite to eat during lunch through the week.

OMG!!! This place is fabulous. While I have been to a fancy hot dog place before, this one more than just fancy the hotdogs actually were good quality. There ham on the Hawaiian left me wanting a plate of it.This is a must stop place

Very friendly staff and amazing dogs! Could come here everyday for a month and not have the same hotdog twice

Great atmosphere and all the hotdogs you could ever want.

The food was amazing and the guy that runs the place was extremely nice and the food was out in no time at all. The fries are freshly cut. As in you watch him cut the potato to deep fry the fries.

Not really good for families. The restaurant has very little seating and it is all high top seating. There are no highchairs or a kids menu, but if you dont have kids it might be ok for a quick bite. I felt like it was a little pricey for what it was. Our sandwich was good, but not for the price we paid. We paid $54 for 3 sandwiches and 2 beers- one draft and one can beer. One of our sandwiches was just a plain ham and cheese for our 5 yr old. My husband got the Heisenberg and my oldest son and I split the Joe Montana. Also, the guy working seemed annoyed that we were even there. He was not friendly and was not interested in recommending anything. Its sad because the location is awesome and the decor is great. Lots of other reviews talked about the awesome beer selection, but it wasnt anything special. I just wasnt too impressed. I would not recommend for families and I would not go back- even if I didnt have my kids.

Very good and fast for making the food when you order! Definitely coming back and bringing friends 😊

Always good hot dogs and beer! They have an option for all tastes, even vegans.

Damn good

Great place for food and beer and music with good vibes

Truely the hotdog from which all other hotdogs were wrought throughout history. 8 dont understand why youre reading this: Why arent you eating a hotdog there right now? Pictured: the Tex-Mex.

Great sandwiches and hot dogs!! One of the largest selection of sandwiches i have ever seen. I highly recommend this place!!

When the owners are in, it is a five star. When they aren’t it’s a -1 star. Pains me to take an average, but I’ve been waiting for 50 minutes and people who ordered after me keep getting served.

Every sandwich is uniquely different and delicious!

Great hot dog place in Old City

Grate food staff was very friendly with the questions about food a little pricey but nice place

Lots of options, but the food was really good. Id definitely go back just to try all the options. My only complaint: it was kind of expensive (something like $15 dollars for a sandwich, chips and drink), and despite that, the place felt like it was just barely only the divey side of the hipster-divey scale. Id prefer more hipster for a shop like that. Definitely worth going if youre right there and want a sandwich, but there are other restaurants right next door in Old City that are the same-if-not-cheaper, with better quality interior and just as good of food.

The best place to gett your dog gone hot dog

Great dog and beer selection

Pretty pricey for sandwiches. If you are adventurous foodwise and like strange combinations this is right up your alley! Unfortunately construction has hurt business and seems to be driving customers away. There was only one cook who had backed up orders and our fries were barely cooked and still almost crunchy/raw. We called in an order to go and it still took 25 minutes from when we arrived. Will try again for actual dogs next time once construction is done.

Whatever dog or sandwich I try, its always delicious 😋

They have more hot dogs than Kelloggs got corn flakes awesome places

Ordered from here through Uber Eats. Was very excited to eat the food. Actually struggled for a while trying to decide what to order as everything sounded great. I paid $55 for a sandwich, hot dog, fries and an extra sauce. All I received was a sandwich and fries.I had to wait an extra amount of time, because according to Uber Eats the restaurant requested additional time. What I DID receive was cold fries and a sandwich. I contacted the restaurant first and the person I spoke with was EXTREMELY rude and said it wasn’t his problem it was Uber Eats and I needed to contact them. He offered NO assistance at all. I realize the issue could have been with Uber Eats OR Curious Dog. It’s a contract they have. The problem shouldn’t be put solely back on the customer. They both should step up to help the customer. The person I spoke with at Curious Dog was HATEFUL and said “not my problem you need to call Uber Eats!” I will NEVER order from here again since they did NOTHING to help with the problem!!!

One of the best places I’ve eaten in Knoxville. Very friendly staff and great food!

Loved it. Great food and service

Probably the best sandwich in town!

I liked this place.Theres many choices to make you happy.

Creative and delicious hot dogs and sandwiches... Plus great craft beer and Foosball. What else do you need.

Just ordered via Door Dash. Not only was my food delivered lightning fast, but this Vol dog is thing of beauty. So, so, so good.

A ton of choices. Easy to find something you like.

Amazing atmosphere and staff! Will come back repeatedly!

This is one of my favorite places to get a quick bite in the Old City. Staff is always friendly, and the food is always fresh. They are a little pricey for Knoxville, but the food is made with quality ingredients, and everything is made to order. Highly recommend the Philly and Cuban dogs.

Hawaiian hot dog! Best ever!

Great meal and friendly staff! I had the Korean dog and the house made Kimchi was fantastic, would recommend!

So many delicious choices! If you got a taste for a hot dog, you will not be disappointed. This place..wow!

Not at all what I thought it would be. Smh

Best hotdogs hands down. Ive ordered several times through GrubHub, and been thrilled every time.Texas Dog? Banger.Jetty Dog? Slaps.World Faire? Delicious.I have never been disappointed when I order from Curious Dogs, and I doubt that will change in my many orders to come.

This was my first time coming here to try out their over priced hot dogs . The lady that took my order was very rude for no reason so I will never come here again. Yes this is a real account and not a competitor. My advice... try to be nicer to people is not their fault you dont like your job or you are having a bad day.

Had the Hawaiian Bomb Dawg, Amazing! They also have a huge selection of sandwiches. Food and service was top notch. I will be back!

The sausage was very tasty on the Chicago dog. I loved the shredded cucumber and chopped bananas pepper. But I would have loved sports peppers instead. 5/5 will return.

I had several word of mouth recommendations to try this place. It was above and beyond my expectations. I had the Korean dog. Absolutely delicious.

Great selection and variety of hot dogs.

Delicious....loved the fries and dogs

The Boston Dog and the Curious Dog rocked! Great service.

Great sandwiches and beer selection. I order something different each visit and always floored how good it is.

Great dogs! But the only guy working was not following health procedures at all. First, he was not wearing a mask. Next, a family not wearing masks came in and asked if it was ok and he said yes. They said another place had yelled at them but worker guy didnt mind at all. When I went to pay he was midway through making an order. He turned around and took my card,ran it, handed me the receipt and pen and went back to making the order wearing the same gloves he was wearing the whole time. We are in the middle of a pandemic, folks. Like the signs that talk about keeping old town open, WE ALL HAVE TO FOLLOW THE RULES. Yeesh. Too bad, I really wanted to try a lot more there but had to leave asap.Update response: Reviews like this can hurt a business? NOT WEARING A MASK CAN COST LITERAL LIVES. Have you ever heard of Typhoid Mary? Restaurants need to be particularly vigilant (hence the mandate, read: not optional) especially when the same crew member is switching between registers, pens, and food prep. None of that is your right to choose about. Its required. Get on board or maybe switch to curbside pick-up-only if it makes you that uncomfortable.

Their open hours are not accurate. The close like an hour before when they say they do

Every time we get one of these it’s always PERFECT.

The food here is amazing. Ive never actually been to the restaurant, Ive only had it delivered, but everything weve gotten has been incredibly delicious. The flavors are on-point. Nothing has ever tasted unbalanced. The variety of flavors blows my mind. Spicy, sweet, vegetables or meat - its all super good.

I had the Curious hot dog and it was sooo good!! Love this place. Will definitely be coming back.

Hot dog just ok. Sandwiches insanely overpriced for something a 5yo could slap together. Horrible fries. And even worse customer service. Received less than half our delivery order and instead of making it right whoever answered was nothing but argumentative and kept throwing out excuse after excuse and said “we have lots of orders here just get a refund from Uber.” Great way to handle your business. Lots of better options to choose from for dinner. Never again.

Love the food. Love the REAL down to earth people.

Sooooo good! Many things to try, all look amazing. Great music and beer selection.

Really NO STAR. Beware!!!! Restaurants just reopening, thought Id support a local business. Went to pick up a carryout order. Neither cook nor cashier wearing a mask. Cashier sprinkling onions onto a carryout order at front counter with bare hands. I asked why no masks, cook became irate, verbally abusive. I said I dont want to eat their food and he shouted an angry barage of foul obscenities and gave me the finger. Called me an old lady (no offense taken, I am) but I sure didnt see any evidence of friendly service. Cant imagine what hygiene is like not in full view. Stay away....hes out of control and no attempt at basic health compliance.

Bummed with this place :(. We stopped for a quick sandwich and it was anything but. We waited 45 min for two overpriced sandwiches and bottled drinks. The sandwiches were very good and deserve five stars but the fact it took a ridiculously long time and was very expensive makes it a bummer.

Ordered through Uber, didn’t get more than half my order. Try calling the store, phone was picked up, nothing said, and hung up. Called again and guy was rude saying “well I had to make multiple of your sandwich, idk which one is yours” I said what else I got with it, and was told they took the wrong order. Wasn’t the wrong order, other items I ordered were in the bag. And I told him that and all he kept saying was they took the wrong order...and to place another order and they’ll make it. Why would I place another order when they’re so rude and argumentative? Not spending anymore money here. The amount you pay for a tiny sandwich is ridiculous, fries are absolutely disgusting, and terrible customer service!

GREAT FOOD AND CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

Try the Johnny Knoxville! You will not be let down. This is the best sandwich shop.

Food is very tasty. Chill atmosphere. Locally owned and operated. Very satisfying experience.My girlfriend and I went here and got both our orders in under ten minutes. True, the portion sizes may not be the largest, but $10 for a sandwich and $1 extra if you want chips and a pickle is a good deal for a meal in downtown. To-go orders (if you have kids and dont want them sitting on a bar stool). Beer, on tap and in 6packs. Just a good time all around!

Excellent food and friendly staff make this place the best hot dog joint around. While I hope to eventually make my way around the Curious world, right now I can tell you that the Boston, the Greek, and the Curious dogs are all out of this one. Also, the French fries are amazing...

The Knoxville hot dog was so amazing as were the fries but I have to give a 3 because there must be NO ventilation in the entire building. My husband and I both smelled so strongly of fryer grease upon leaving and my eyes were literally burning from how smoky the place got from cooking.

Great hot dogs! Really unique selection. I personally really liked the Thai dog! Great atmosphere!

This place is the greatest. Everything on the menu is amazing and there are so many interesting flavor combinations. You can be as inventive or as boring as you like! They use very high quality ingredients and theres a great selection of beer on draft and in bottles/cans. (Get their Chicago dog its incredible)I love it here and its a joy every time!

Been meaning to try this place. Didnt disappoint at all. Dog was so freaking good. Toppings were melt in your mouth delicious. Owner a rock star. Literally. Cool dude.

The Old City sandwich was excellent. A non menu listed item called the Ruben dog was also terrific. Also loved the fresh cut fries. Across the board the love and detail and fresh flavors that go into every sandwich is a huge hit here. Love the vibe of the place too. Wish I could make this place a regular stop, but due to price I cannot. While food quality is fabulous, 34 dollars for a dog and a sandwich and two fries and two sodas just does not work. I have a loft only 2 blocks away so glad they are here. And the food is so good I will return even at these inflated prices. But maybe only a few times a year versus a few times a week. So a 5 star sandwich that only gets 3 stars due to the price being way out of line to the point I cannot be a regular here.

Sticker shock will hit you here but heres three things to remember when you see the price of a hot dog combo ($11.99): 1- there are only 3 people that run the place; 2- they use the highest quality all beef hot dogs available (and Holy cow they are so delicious!); and 3- all of their ingredients, ALL OF THEM, including the kimchi, are homemade. They also cut their own fries in house. The fries are served skin-on and seasoned, and they are yummy too 😊 The service is wonderful! Only two of the three people were there on the day we went but they were so nice! Theyll talk to you about anything! Theyve kept this place open by word of mouth business and its easy to see why once youve tasted one of the hot dogs! I had the Chicago dog and that thing is huge! They serve their dogs on bratwurst buns because regular hot dog buns wont handle the load. One of these days, Ill try one of their sandwiches, maybe, after I get through the hot dog menu. Its worth my hot dog love visits!

Yummy hot dogs!

Tried the Curious Dog... Excellent! The people are friendly, and the food is really good. It is a little bit pricey, but it is probably on par with a lot of other places located downtown. The atmosphere is really cool, and it makes for a really fun experience.

Obviously if you order curious dog sandwiches through grub hub youre considered a lesser client than if you go in. I ordered a Tony Saprano $11.69, barely any meat no cucumbers, 3 peppers on white bread without a hint of sour dough flavor nor even a shadow of being toasted. Also large fries with just a handful of over cooked cold soggy fries. Altogether with Cole slaw, potatoe salad 1/2 pound each 1/2 full containers and a sandwich for my wife it was $59.00 of total dissatisfaction. This makes me sad because I know better the food quality.....shame!

It will take 499 miles to get to one of the biggest and messiest sandwiches Ive ever enjoyed. It was so good that I continue to contemplate scheduling a trip through Knoxville to return to the Curious Dog.The sandwich is called the Great Gazoo. I described it as a big fat taste punch to the face and worthy of wearing a bib. I hope theyre there when I return and that they still offer this sandwich. My wife liked her hot dog and a video game or few.

Are you ready for the best sandwich of your life? If not, don’t go here! This Knoxville gem is a must, even if passing through on a road trip - I promise it’ll be well worth it!I was happy to know this place was still open on a recent visit (although the name changed). Easy to find parking on the north Gay bridge or below.My wife ordered the Kojak, (a Greek medley with French fries on the sandwich), I had the North/South (BBQ slaw & provolone sandwich), and our friend got the Danny Devito (forget what’s on it but it had fries too - looked yummy!) Just like years before, the sandwiches didn’t last long! Artfully crafted & all three came out at the same time. My wife who has lived in the Balkans still hasn’t stopped talking about this sandwich: “Did he travel the world and bring the best sandwiches to the Old City?” Yes. Yes he did.Along with the sandwiches he offers gourmet hot dogs & an amazing selection of craft beers (convenience store grab and go style). He still keeps a couple vintage arcade games running and a couple foosball tables if you’re looking to kill a little extra time.Like I said: Knoxville gem. What are you waiting for??

Awesome dogs!

Looking for a off the beaten path place to eat? This place is great, not out of your average dude price range and exceptionally good. When I was working downtown I ate there several days in a row, never got bored.

First visit was very fun. Cold beer and a vast menu board! There were too many combos to try which warrants more visits. Owners were very informative and companionable. Loved the hand cut fries.

Dogs were very salty. Asked for ketchup, didnt get any. Overall not impressed. Was so excited for this but we were left disappointed.