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4,5

Based on 111 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.5Ambience4.5Cuisine4.5Price4.5Service
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Nº 484 in 1921 in Cardiff

Nº 14 of 63 American in Cardiff

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Visited Hogwurst after buying a groupon voucher, hotdogs and fries were amazing, milkshake was really nice and very nice coffee, very welcoming and very friendly

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welshwonder_7 . 2019-07-04

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2nd visit here and didn't disappoint. This time we had a Groupon which made it excellent value. I had the Texas dog and other half had Currywurst - cheesy fries and curry dirty fries! All the food was absolutely delicious. The lemon ice tea is the nicest I've had! Huge raspberry milkshake was also fab. Service was great and would definitely return. Highly recommended!

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Taffodil . 2019-06-30

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Fui aquí un domingo. Para el almuerzo. Utilizamos groupons. La comida era buena y suficiente para alimentar a un hombre adulto. Las papas fritas podrían haber sido mejores, ¿no había suficiente calor en la caldera? Buen servicio. Nos gustaría volver y recomendar completamente otros para visitar.

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Birgitsoe . 2019-06-18

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Apareció hoy, ya que tenía un cupón de groupon por un par de meses y necesitaba usar. Estaba sorprendido Era un gran lugar para estar. Un chico frente a nosotros tocando una guitarra. Encantador. Ahora en la comida. Fue grandioso. Ambos tenían la hamburguesa de queso. Mina con chips de queso TOH con especias cajún. Ambos estaban totalmente deliciosos. Este no es el tipo de comida que suelo comer, pero definitivamente regresaré. Tengo que mencionar al joven que nos sirvió. Realmente muy útil como tenía el cupón. Nada fue demasiado problema (miércoles 3 pm). Lo siento, no tomó su nombre.

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Patphil2506 . 2019-05-24

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Friendly, helpful staff who went out of their way to help us with a friend in a wheelchair. Tasty food, plentiful helpings and a wide range on offer.

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Suzanne D . 2019-05-16

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I thought the food was above average, the staff were relatively good too, was my first time in and i think ill go back!

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DR1995 . 2019-04-26

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Llamé para almorzar al salir de Cardiff hoy y todo lo que puedo decir es ¡mmm! La decoración, el ambiente y la amabilidad del personal te hacen sentir como si estuvieras comiendo en una casa de amigos. Tuve la hogamama y patatas fritas fue simplemente delicioso! Pequeño lugar encantador y único. Sin duda volveremos.

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rayray1309 . 2019-03-03

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Huge range of hot dogs to suit any taste. Veggie options are also available. Best ice tea around sold here, brodies.

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emmafreddura . 2019-02-12

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What a find. Great food , super service . We used groupon so the value was immense. Quite a feet to load a hot dog with sooo much . Plenty of chips as well.

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Tim N . 2019-02-11

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We had a great meal at hogwust The hot dogs are Amazing very tasty and everything from local suppliers which is always a plus Excellent coffee as well we We will definitely be going back

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Mark A . 2019-01-04

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Good, quickly prepared food with a great atmosphere. Friendly staff that go above and beyond. The best coffee I've had in a while, better than the large chains. Would definitely recommend.

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William T . 2018-12-06

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Popped in here a few days ago to grab something quick to take away. Service was great, very polite and welcoming and the food was also awesome. Would 100% recommend. Service was also nice and quick.

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Abby W . 2018-12-01

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Had the Chilli Dawg with Garlic fries, absolutely delicious and the staff were incredibly courteous!

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Companion46767522838 . 2018-11-23

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Had an amazing cooked breakfast! And the cappuccino was so good! Really quick service and friendly staff!

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Emma M . 2018-11-23

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Great place. Staff were very polite and accommodating. The food was cooked fresh to order and arrived promptly. Love it

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Joseph R . 2018-11-16

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What a great time we had at the hogwurst friendly staff independent coffe and what about the wurst Delicious food

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Hector C . 2018-11-13

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We went for the first time at Hogwurst for lunch and food is delicious. Everything is freshly made and has no preservatives and meat come straight from welch farm. The place is very cute and staff very friendly! I would recommend to anyone to try any sausage and fries.. so ummy..

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Flyer64136533522 . 2018-11-13

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Walked past everyday on the way to uni and finally went in for the first time. Was pleasantly surprised by the friendly atmosphere, low prices and would definitely go again.

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Christian S . 2018-11-11

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Unser Besuch gestern ließ sich weder mit den sehr positiven Rezensionen noch mit den apetitlichen Fotos vergleichen. Vielleicht liegt dies an einem neuen Koch oder vielleicht ist die Qualität einfach massiv gesunken.

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Adventurer187558 . 2018-11-09

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Buen ambiente, buena música, juegos para jugar, decoración fresca y algo de mi comida favorita en Cardiff, ¡buenos precios también!

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Megan P . 2018-10-31

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Ate here today and the food was delicious. Really relaxed feeling good choice of menu to suit all. The milkshakes were lovely with plenty of tasty options. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely return with friends.

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Nicola G . 2018-10-20

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Una escuela de magia de cerdo, Hogwurst es una clase propia en una ciudad llena de choc llena de bares de hamburguesas. ¡Y como Hogwarts, este lugar también tiene algunos chicos malos! Olvídate de Malfoy, Goyle y Crabbe, aquí tenemos a The Dogfather, The Texan y Glam Dog (V), tres perritos calientes que podrían dar una corrida a cualquier hamburguesa por su dinero en un juego de Quidditch culinario cualquier día.

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Oliver H . 2018-08-28

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Visited today with a group of friends and we all thoroughly enjoyed our time there. There’s a good selection of hotdogs and fries on the menu and the place is child and pet friendly. Will definitely eat there again.

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L H . 2018-08-12

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Despite eating in Cathays area many times this joint on the main road isn't near the main hub of restaurants. However it's worth the walk from town. Great food great prices great staff. Plus BYO alcohol with no corkage.

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Mike H . 2018-04-03

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Fui con mi hermana y es un lugar muy agradable con cómodos sofás y juegos de mesa. Tenemos el glam dawg (una salchicha Glamorgan con salsa de chile dulce, mostaza, cebollas crujientes y ketchup) con papas fritas y un Prince of Persia (salchicha de falafel con hummus, salsa de chile dulce, cebollas crujientes y encurtido) con batatas fritas y un melocotón batido (tienen un montón de sabores divertidos). La comida era sinceramente deliciosa y el ambiente era muy agradable.

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Isobel C . 2018-02-15

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Visiting our student daughter with dog in tow, we were delighted to find that not only does Hogwurst serve delicious food and excellent coffee, but they are also dog friendly. Great little place. We'll be back.

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RovingRachel . 2018-02-10

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This was my second visit to Hogwurst and it's heading towards becoming one of my favourite places to eat in Cardiff. There's a good selection of hotdogs to choose from and the accompaniments are fun - for example, the Spam fritters are cutely served in a Spam tin and the milkshakes come in old-school milk bottles. The staff are eager to please customers and they have got the relaxed but professional vibe spot on.

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PebbleL . 2018-01-07

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Lovely staff, I wasn't sure if the katsu curry on the Samurai would be too spicy (don't judge haha) so I was given some on a spoon to taste and they even put it in a cup on the side rather than on the hotdog, which I think is very customer centered service and very kind! Cute atmosphere and lovely meal :) you can also bring your own alcohol and they have a selection of board games too

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df238 . 2017-11-04

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Had a lovely experience here and would go back in a second. Couldn’t recommend enough.

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Discy . 2017-10-29

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We loved the idea of the twist on the classic hot dog - there were so many options of toppings to go with it. The food was really tasty and it's great that they source their ingredients locally and of good quality! We also had the milkshakes which were great - they're starting freakshakes too soon but sadly we were ahead of the game for this. The staff were so friendly and chatty - and were so accommodating and kind in replacing my milkshake when I made a (slightly allergy-based) error in my first choice! We thought the environment was really nice, with quirky decor and the option of board games and puzzles to play. Would go back if we're in Cardiff again!

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Katie T . 2017-09-09

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This restaurant taught me to never judge a book by its cover!

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Rhys M . 2017-08-23

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Hogwurst es un lugar muy tranquilo con un interior ligeramente desvencijado. No dejes que esto te engañe, aunque como los propietarios son claramente muy en serio sobre la comida. Los perritos calientes son éticamente frescos y mucha atención al detalle a la acompañamientos. Por ejemplo, el "alemán" perro caliente llegó con ze excelente sauerkraut y el curry salsa servido con patatas fritas caseras mi amigo pedimos fue más que de un paquete.

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PebbleL . 2017-07-29

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Hay una enorme variedad de opciones aquí y todo parece precioso. La comida que tuve fue excelente y el servicio es bueno. Este lugar tiene un carácter muy individual y es sin duda algo que hay que experimentar. Es bueno para todas las comidas y tiene una buena relación.

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Alistair_Hickman . 2017-06-30

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Estaba aquí con mi novio, y nos encantó el ambiente. El personal era muy amable y me sentí como que entramos en su casa, sintiéndose muy relajado del lugar. La comida era estupenda, y absolutamente asequible. Ps, no sirven alcohol así BYOB. Sirven muy sabrosos...

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louisemalm . 2017-05-13

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Los batidos más deliciosos y tenía el Texan perro caliente, que probablemente era mi límite calórico durante una semana, pero merece la pena. Las patatas fritas estaban bien, un poco demasiado salado para mi gusto. Sin duda volveremos.

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Claudine O . 2017-05-03

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Acabo de regresar de una comida en la comida, hogwurt era genial! El mejor perro caliente que he probado! Los nachos eran enormes, así que compartimos. Y el batido era delicioso! ! ! Hay una pensión completa de todos los diferentes tipos de batidos de leche, así que fue una elección difícil, tuve de chocolate y banana.

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emily c . 2017-04-23

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This place is very small and the concept of a gormet hot dog is a nice idea. However waiting 80 minutes for a hot dog doesn't go down well in my book. When it arrived it was like warm. Nice choice on the menu and they do a large choice of milkshakes actually in a whole glass milk bottle. This is definitely a no frills place in a student area, and it shows. Had the food arrived in a reasonable time and been hot I would have rated this place much better but it fell down for me on both counts.

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Leila J . 2017-02-23

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Visited this place with my sister on a weekday evening. They have an amazing menu of every type of hotdog you can think of at a reasonable price! Plus it's bring your own booze with no corkage charge! Plus you can get student discount! Had two hotdogs and a massive portion of garlic fries to share all for just £15! Great value, would definitely recommend if you fancy a change from burgers!

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Zoe H . 2017-01-13

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Great hotdogs-I recommend the Texan, great service great people great times! BYOB a great option too, makes it such a nice chilled out atmosphere for some food with friends

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Rory J . 2017-01-07

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Often eat here and it's always a pleasant atmosphere. Staff always very helpful and when eating in its always very good quality. When getting delivered it's not always as good. Recently they seem to have changed their hotdogs and I did prefer the previous ones however will still be going here often! Lovely selection on offer

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Lily J . 2016-12-06

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Wonderful eatery with great food and stunningly helpful staff. Couldn't do enough to help me organise a fab birthday party for my hubby. Affordable, tasty and not licensed so they encourage you to bring your own booze if you're partying. I'll be visiting again soon :)

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Shellbun . 2016-12-05

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Called in for a quick lunch following a business meeting and it turns out that Hogwurst is a quite unique, scrummy, great value dining experience that seems to be very well known to Cardiff students.I thoroughly recommend a visit ... don't let the students keep this place a secret to themselves. :)I had the Hogmama ... dog with pulled pork, and the sea-salt and cider vinegar fries.It was truly one of the best hot dogs I've ever had and I've had some pretty good ones in the USA.The Brioch bun tasted just great with the dog and the fries are some of the best you'll get anywhere.Top place ... give a try. 5*

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JohnP_Wiltshire . 2016-11-26

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7 of us had meal prior to Wales Japan game and it was fab. Service excellent ,able to take our own drinks which was great. Highly recommend .

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elaine b . 2016-11-21

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Had a lovely lunch here the lady serving was so lovely she brought me a free piece of cake because I was upset! Food was amazing also! 5 stars x x

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ellie073 . 2016-11-14

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Looked for something different for my b/day.. ended up in Cardiff and at this lovely place.It was just what I wanted- comfortable atmoshphere, delicious hot dogs and cheesy fries.Efficient & Friendly staff made the experience even better.If you've seen Harry Potter movies, think of the quaint pub they were in-really quirky, fun stuff to look at too.Will definitely go again - worth the journey up from London :)Most certainly recommend them.

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Denise7269 . 2016-11-11

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First visit was on moving in day to my new home, we were made so welcome by Tom and the coffee was great. Subsequent visits have included the Hogamama dog and fries with parmesan cheese, fresh from the oven pain au chocolat, and homemade cakes. We love the place !

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christina41powell . 2016-10-20

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We had a very yummy dinner here on our recent stay in Cardiff. the milk shake flavours seemed endless and my choice orange one was delicious.

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Kellie I . 2016-10-17

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Just wonderful, have been a few times now and the food is always great quality and really tasty, and the chips are fantastic with the different seasonings. Only disappointment is the Currywurst which is covered in a normal chip shop curry sauce and not a German style Currywurst sauce (which you can actually buy in a shop in Cardiff city centre). Will definitely continue to visit.

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CathLew . 2016-09-04

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Very tasty food and coffee! Definitely not your average hot dog! Friendly efficient staff in a laid back atmosphere! Would definitely recommend, and visit again!

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Steve V . 2016-09-04

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Food was great and for a very reasonable price. The staff were really friendly and didn't mind that we had come in fairly late. Even gave us free drinks!

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Julien W . 2016-09-02

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Although most of the reviews are raving about this place,I found that they don't quite live up to their reputation .Why rave about the quality of your sausages and buns then smother the flavours with cheap bar b q sauce!Brioche,though quirky,is not the right bun for a quality hot dog,it tastes wrong and turns to mush,better off with a crusty roll if you want a change or offer both,put your 'secret sauce' in the bun ; but put the other sauces on the side.They need a chef with an eye for detail who can properly interpret the unusual menu.I asked the waitress about the menu she told me 'I don't know,I'm a vegetarian' ! Why would you have a vegetarian fronting a predominantly meat menu?I fear for this place once the novelty wears off.

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EVENHARV . 2016-08-17

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Fabulous hot dogs. Large selection including veggie. Lovely quirkie place. Great service. What more can we say? Defo worth a vistl.

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electromend . 2016-08-14

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We've been here twice now. The hot dogs are very tasty as are the sides. The decor and tables, chairs etc. are all a bit basic - but that's part of the charm. Its the food you should come here for though!

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The-G-Family-2016 . 2016-08-04

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晚上快到7点去吃的,和朋友第一次去,人不多。餐厅里全是买各种各样的热狗,分量还行,但对于热狗价格不低,六磅起,学生卡九折。味道还行,但性价比不高。

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. 2016-08-04

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What a funky place which is a flat straight walk of about 20 mins from the city centre we arrived to a really warm friendly welcome at about 9.15 kitchen is open until 10 great for a warm summer evening small but perfectly formed with a great wurst menu I had the chilli Dog and other half had the Slum the fries were excellent we had garlic ones and cheese delicious - no licence so bring your own no corkage - want a delicious relaxed place for a bite the head to Hogwurst next time I'm having a milkshake!

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southwestern . 2016-07-24

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Got to love this place! So different and so tasty. Waiting for my food we played some board games :) Try it out as soon as you can!

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James D . 2016-07-19

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They have special and tasty hotdog, and I like their all kinds of milkshake. Every time I eat in it is an experience of ''welcome back home''.

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emiHL . 2016-07-07

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Our friends took us to eat at Hogwurst and were we surprised ? Delicious food, courteous staff and quite family friendly ! Heard that the milkshakes are good too but couldn't try them. Hopefully, next time. Definitely great price for good food.

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smat2084 . 2016-06-28

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My family and I decided to take a lunchtime trip here after hearing about it from friends we had over for dinner the previous night- think it was the pull of the milkshakes and Parmesan and truffle fries that swung it!Luckily it was quite empty when we arrived. Those who are not familiar with North Road should pay heed to the fact that there are very few places to park to eat at this establishment and it is slap bang on the main road opposite the Black Weir pub.The menu consists of various types of hotdogs. You can either choose a traditional 'wurst' (frankfurter type hotdog) or a more meaty breakfast type of sausage. My husband and daughter very much enjoyed a hotdog with barbecued pulled pork and cheese with crispy onions while my son opted for one topped with fried chicken pieces, cubed green and orange peppers and barbecue sauce. I decided on one called 'the ploughmans' which came with cheese, sweet chilli sauce and crispy onions. My husband ordered Cajun spiced fries which he enjoyed at first, but half way through concluded that these were very dry. Our daughter went for the 'cheesy' fries whilst I chose the 'fries of the month' which were garlic and cheese.All of us very much enjoyed our hotdogs. The frankfurters were generous, the buns were light and nicely toasted and the fillings on the whole were tasty. The concept of turning an ordinary hotdog into something extra by loading it with different toppings and flavours, is a good one. Hotdogs range from £6.50 to £7.50. Fries were a little less successful in terms of 'added extras'. As previously mentioned, the Cajun fries were a little 'drying' on the pallet and I would not opt for the garlic and cheese fries again as although they were delicious for the first few mouthfuls, they became extremely 'heavy' towards the end as the garlic butter melts to the bottom and together with the cheese makes everything feel a little too cloying, fatty and unhealthy.On the beverage front, the children and I chose milkshakes- my son a triple chocolate one, (of course!) my daughter a peanut butter one and I opted for a banoffie flavour. On the whole, these were good. Those who have a sweet tooth should avoid the peanut butter flavour as it was not very sweet at all. The banoffie was a good choice although it would be nice to see these shakes being presented in metal glasses as I am convinced that some sort of chemical reaction between the milk and the metal makes them taste better. Shakes are priced at £3.50.Our bill for four hotdogs, four fries, three milkshakes and one Coke Zero came to just over £51. The meal was very tasty and the concept was fun but am not sure that we will be returning in a hurry as to my mind, over £10 a head for a 'fast-food' type meal is quite a lot. Not so bad if there are only two of you dining, but our greedy children don't let us dine anywhere without them nowadays and when there are two extra people to put on the bill, the price does seem a bit extravagant for his kind of meal. If you like hotdogs though, you should give this place a whirl- at least once!

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Rachana B . 2016-06-14

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This is a small but very interesting and informal cafe/bistro serving interesting pork based dishes. I went mid morning on a Sunday and it was very busy with people having a leisurely breakfast.Interesting menu, well priced and the staff are friendly

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Kymosavvy . 2016-06-10

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Went as a group of friends; soft drinks are self service and you can BYOB, although we were all abstemious this time. The atmosphere is very relaxed and laid back, no pressure to order or rush your food.The hot dogs were fine, I had a "Farm Dog" which was a "proper" sausage rather than a frankfurter, served with crispy onions and cheese. The fries of the month were garlic and cheese, very nice. I'm not a massive fan of hot dogs but my meal was tasty, with the hot dog bun being very light and not at all stodgy. A little pricy for what it was in my opinion. Good coffee too.

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jkdavies2013 . 2016-06-01

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We love this place very good dogs and staff very friendly .I have had most of the different types of dogs they do.Very tasty.

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Steve D . 2016-05-28

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We went to Hogwurst as a couples night out with a groupon deal. It didn't disappoint, fantastic food and amazing friendly staff. I would highly recommend the Orchard Fries and the Banoffee Milkshake. All to die for. And ur trip is not complete without sampling the spam sticks, u will be pleasantly surprised.

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Jody L . 2016-05-18

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Amazing hotdogs, the chips are also stunning! Will deffos be back! We ordered it as a takeaway so the food was not piping hot but that was more due to deliveroo so next time will visit inside

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sandrabacon420 . 2016-05-15

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Awful food, had to go straight in the bin. And they didn't even deliver half of my order. Avoid like the plague!

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anonymous1707 . 2016-05-14

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Exceptionally tasty, even though it was delivered...the brioche bun was still soft and didn't sweat unlike your normal take away burger or hotdogs. Therefore, the Doritos on top remained crispy! And that made the whole thing really enjoyable. The "secret" sauce is so tasty too! Like titled, definitely the best hotdog.... so far anyway Spoilt for choice with the Fries, I chose the "Fries of the month" instead, which again, like the onion rings and hotdog...So Good!!! If only I wasn't eating alone, I definitely want to try the milkshake and Spam Fries hungry already! Ordered; (£20.75) (including delivery)Orange and carrot juice The Dogfather Garlic Cheesy FriesGarlic dressed onion rings

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Little L . 2016-05-04

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Brilliant food and brilliant service make this one of the best places to eat with friends in Cardiff.Great vibe too. Hogamama is amazing

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ejb2410 . 2016-05-02

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Very impressed with both the food and service, very friendly staff. Ordered the ploughman’s and the German dogs with a side of garlic fries. Both dogs came with a smothering of extras, hence the napkins, both very tasty and the fries were delicious.

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ryan1dinwiddy . 2016-04-30

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I went in for lunch on the University open day. Even though it was really busy, the service was perfect, as was the food. I highly recommend it, particularly the sweet potato fries. They have highchairs and are happy to accommodate children, even though it's in quite a studenty place.

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mb9099 . 2016-04-23

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Let me first say i ordered through deliveroo and is much more costly than buying from the place directly. However after checking their menu online i still think its a bit over price for what it is. I wouldnt really call it gourmet either, Ive had better hot dogs from a pub. The onion rings were burnt and were practically just rings of crunchy batter. And the hot dog for what you pay is tiny. I cant justify buying from them again. It reminded me of the hot dogs i used to have when i was in high-school from the supermarket when i was on a tight budget. Sorry guys its a no from me.

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Thomas C . 2016-03-30

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I must confess to being a huge fan of Hogwurst and have made the trip across the city on more than one occasion in the evening to dine on their delightful selection of topped dogs and franks as well as the loaded fries. However today was slightly different, the first truly sunny Sunday of the year and after a few drinks watching England beat Wales (yes I'm English) on Saturday, my other, and better half, and I decided that it was a perfect day to just ride around the city enjoying the parks and the Bay, and soaking up the sun. When it came to refreshment we opted for something light and refreshing, so having taken some of their homemade cake away with us on previous occasion and sampled the milkshakes it only seemed fitting to sit outside watching the world go by, with milkshake and cake. We opted for a slice or red velvet and a slice of New York baked cheesecake, washed down with a couple of milkshakes. More on the milkshakes in a second but for now the cakes, I almost don't want to tell you guys how good the cakes were for fear of them selling out before I go back, the red velvet was light and fluffy and the frosting was a great balance to bring it all together, and then the cheesecake, perfect thin base with a thick wobble of topping that has a perfect creamy texture and just a subtle hint of lemon that lifted it to a stage where upon tasting my partners eyes lit up. We tend to share cakes so always order a couple and that way get to sample each other's.Now to the milkshakes.. One of the hardest things about Hogwursts after deciding which frank you'd want, it's actually trying to decide which milkshake to order, basically there is a chalk board behind the counter with far too many combination options to choice from, including Cherry Bakewell, Nutella, Choc mint and all the usual classic, but then of course if you smile sweetly you can quite simply ask them to combine or mix your milkshake of choice, then it is served to you with two bendy straws in a pint glass milk bottle. I also purchased a couple of Tunnocks treats, which they have upon display on the counter, namely a Teacake and a Caramel Wafer, but they are to surprise my good lady at home later with a Sunday night cup of tea.I really can't recommend this place enough, the staff are amazing and always friendly, the place itself is cosy and with a good selection of books and board games to hand if the mood so takes you of an evening. All I need to do now is pop over one weekend morning to test the breakfast dogs.

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DaiTilbert . 2016-03-13

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Had lunch here on Saturday and really enjoyed our meal. I went for the Rasta Dog (+ £1.50 extra dog) which I was very happy with. My girlfriend enjoyed her veggie Glam Dog. We'll certainly be returning!

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Jeff C . 2016-02-16

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Just been to Hogwurst and what a great place to eat. The restaurant has a quirkiness to it but really friendly atmosphere. People of all ages were coming in and out.The food is good and tasty. I had the chilli dog which was so big I had to use a knife and fork to eat it. The toppings on all the hot dogs were plentiful. We had garlic fries and salt and black pepper fries which were more-ish and lip smackingly good.My girls had milkshakes. There's a huge selection for every taste. Now I'm not a big fan of chocolate milkshake but the one I tasted was absolutely amazing.I have to say that this is a great place to go just to chat and enjoy the place. People were coming in just for a milkshake, or coffee, and even takeaways.The guy behind the counter wearing a gorilla crackers t-shirt was friendly, chatty, and gave great customer service. It was like chatting to a friend.I highly recommend a visit to this place.

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MW5162 . 2016-01-22

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I come here to do my university work and to have a coffee with my friends and I love it here. The staff are so nice and helpful and the food is so good. Would recommend.

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Rebecca H . 2016-01-20

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Very good food with very good prices and the personal is very polite and friendly it is defiantly a place for students !!!

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prodromos t . 2016-01-16

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Came here for the first time to treat my niece before she set started her first year in Uni.The food was lovely, beautifully presented and plentiful. They do many variety of different flavoured fries...garlic, piri piri, cheesy, the sweet potato ones was my favourite. The scrumptious milkshake was huge served in glass milk bottle which made it looked interesting and lovely and many different flavours to choose.The service was brilliant.....she made us some lovely mocha black pearl coffee that wasn't on the menu. I have a cheeky lil child who is always sneakily taking sips of our coffee when our backs are turned at home, embarrassingly showing dislikes to the fruity mango pearl tea we got him he much rather preferred to have our mocha one but being so young we told he shouldn't be drinking coffee. The lovely lady there was very thoughtful and offered to make him a decaf one, free of charge and my lil one loved it. Friendly service and lovely food, will visit again.

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Alex J . 2015-10-21

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Went here with a deal voucher and it was worth it. The hot dogs were really good. There's also an amazing selection of milkshakes here too. Quite reasonably priced so I'd definitely recommend a visit!

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Kira S . 2015-10-15

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Good hotdogs,reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Quirky interior and relaxed atmosphere.Highly recommend that you pay a visit.

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yeschills . 2015-10-14

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I'm not actually a fan of hotdogs but I only live six doors away from this little business so, based on their great customer service and beautiful coffee which I had tried on many occasions, I decided to give the hotdogs a taste. It was late afternoon and I was lucky as they only had one hotdog bun left after such s busy day and afternoon. I asked for the most popular one (so I don't know what it was called but it had pulled pork on it) and it was amazing! Not at all what I expected it to be! It restored my faith in hotdogs and this business is a must visit if your in or around the North Road/Bute Park/Castle area. Amazing prices, food, and staff. Well done!!

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Daniel G . 2015-10-09

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Literally love this place. Food is incredible and always welcomed with a smile. Go there a lot and customer service is fantastic. Lovely place to go for a catch up or to sit and revise. Would recommend to anyone visiting

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Beth A . 2015-09-29

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This was the first time I visited Hogwurst on North Road and must say I wouldn't go there again! I sat at a table that was not clean and had to ask a member of staff to clean before they served my food. When my food arrived it felt like it had come from the fridge the middle of my hotdog was very cold.I personally think some staff training on customer service would be great, I am a student and look for places to eat close to my student hall unfortunately this is one off my list.

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nina w . 2015-09-29

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What an amazing place! The vibe inside is very hip and trendy. The food is as good as the place looks- a new take on the humble hot dog. The variety of sides and chips makes you spoilt for choice. The drinks are equally as good- frappes milkshakes... All served in vintage style milk bottles. The staff were happy and friendly and efficient with service. Will definitely be returning as its such a good find. Even though in such a student area id recommend it to everyone.

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foodielew . 2015-09-22

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This place is a bit of a gem, and it's reassuring to know that there's good food available, in the heart of Cardiff's student community, that doesn't break the bank.The staff are ultra friendly and helpful. There's also a nice ambience to the surroundings with some nice creative touches.We'd recommend the Glam Dog (a vegetarian option) & the more traditional Chilli/German Dogs. The sweet potato fries are worth the extra 50p too.We'll definitely eat there again.

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KarlosFandango13 . 2015-09-19

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I've been here many times since I began living in Cardiff. Amazing milkshakes and really good food. They've recently started selling bubble tea. Not the best I've ever had but still nice enough if you're thirsty, especially considering the price!

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Helena V . 2015-09-17

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The food is really good, the staff were really friendly, clean funky surroundings that are warm and welcoming although the seating is non-traditional and I felt quite far away from my husband on the opposite side of two school desks. I had the Texan hubby had the hoggamamma both were amazing, very tasty and filling. We had fries (one garlic, one cheese) both very good and onion rings too although we didn't need them the hotdog is a meal in itself. Only downside was another customer wanted the door open and the road was very busy so conversation across our school desks was difficult. We definitely want to go back.

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smoggii . 2015-08-30

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Visited here a few months back as I was staying in the student accommodation opposite. As a vegetarian I was pleased to see that Hogwurst offered vegetarian options and opted for the Butty dog that was full of Fries and a milkshake. The food is great value for money, the hotdog itself was really tasty and had a bit of salad in which I like. The portion size is great and the presentation is fab. My vegetarian hot dog was served with coleslaw which I love, however I was soon to discover that what I thought was simply more of the crispy onion bits that were on my hot dog sprinkled on top of the coleslaw was in fact pork scratching! Sadly I made this discovery by trying the coleslaw, and upon closer inspection it seemed that what I had eaten did in fact look and smell like pork scratching. Fair enough I should have checked but something a meat eater wouldn't eat shouldn't really in my opinion be served on a dish that a vegetarian would eat. This may have simply been a mistake in the kitchen but if not this needs to be reconsidered as I was a bit miffed as any veggie would be. I bring this to the restaurant's attention only to make people aware.Having said this, the rest of the good was great and the atmosphere and decor is everything I would look for in somewhere to eat. The staff were friendly and the food and drinks were served quickly. I would return as the hot dog itself was delicious!

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alphabettispaghetti . 2015-08-27

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Went were with voucher. Definitely caming back. Hot dogs fantastic, on the proper freshly baked hot dog bun. And staff is amazing, run by people who really care about the place. Definitely would recommend it.

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400karinae . 2015-08-25

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I was recommended this restaurant by a friend of mine and I will 100% be recommending it to any one!We ordered our food and sat there and played a board game. 4 rounds of guess who later, our food arrived and we were thoroughly impressed!!It's good value for money and the food is awesome!

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thomasrhysnicholas . 2015-08-21

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A 2-4-1 voucher gave us excellent value for money - without I'd have to think twice compared to some of the food available in town (Smoke Haus). Still, on a nice day this is a place to relax and watch the world go by.The actual frankfurters are small but very tasty, luckily they are covered with a mountain of toppings and nachos. I thoroughly enjoyed the thick smoky chili and the pulled pork was also delicious.Will probably stop by sometime in the future as a treat!

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pyrahna . 2015-08-14

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Went to this place not long ago and was a bit disappointed on the nachos that I received.. Tangy cheese flavour doritos were used :S

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Paige350 . 2015-07-27

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Called in on the off chance after a race and was delighted at the range of hotdogs on offer. Can recommend the chilli beef dog, will be back soon

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Jo G . 2015-07-08

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I wish there was one of these in Leeds. It is different and original and very enjoyable. Having read some of the reviews I don't know what people expect. Essentially it is a posh hot dog joint. A very tasty hot dog joint. Yum!!!

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Alixjg . 2015-06-15

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Having dropped the wife off with friends I called here to get my supper, it was great.Friendly staff, offered advice on what to have and the food was great.Tasty dog, smashing pulled pork on top, great bread and lots of chips.Had to eat it with a K+F as the hotdog was too big to bite into! First time ever for that to happen.Great flavours, great value - visit!

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thealandavies . 2015-06-12

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after reading the reviews, I was excited to try the hotdogs here however I was sorely dissapointed, dont let the upmarket coffee shop decor fool you. The hotdogs are no more than a cheap supermarket bought type and the only reason I can think that there are good reviews is its largely student clientel whom dont know any better. We will not be returning..

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matomato203 . 2015-05-24

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Great concept that falls short of the mark.Whilst the basics are good, the endeavour to make the hotdogs bigger and 'better' means too much sauce & toppings ruin the final product.

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Lukehi . 2015-05-19

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My friends and I had really good hot dogs in this place. I orderer Ze German (£4.50) which comes with sauerkraut, crispy onions, mustard and ketchup. Really good quality frank, nice bread, and the toppings worked perfectly. They don't skimp on topping the hot dogs, so I had to commit the sin of eating it with a knife and fork to minimise the mess! There are a bunch of other dogs on the menu that I'll enjoy going back to try, including The Texan which has southern fried chicken and BBQ sauce on top of the frank, and the Chilli Dog. I accompanied my hot dog with a very generous bowl of fries loaded with BBQ pulled pork (£5.50). The fries were spot on and the pulled pork tasted great.This place offers BYOB with no corkage which I will have to take advantage of some time, as well as selling coffees, milkshakes and cakes. I helped myself to the free water that is in jugs next to the counter, and that you pour into jam jars - a nice touch. The staff are really nice and friendly, and the place has a nice laid-back, chilled vibe to it. At £10 for a nice, filling meal in a good atmosphere I would highly recommend Hogwurst and will definitely be checking out another one of their dogs when I'm next in the area!

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Spangove . 2015-05-19

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Randomly popped into this place as I thought I'd try something different. Normally, I don't think much of hotdogs but these were something else!The sausage wasn't like some singing out of the jar bonfire night hot dog, it was juicy flavoursome and well garnished. I had a milkshake which was lovely and saw a lot of people drinking nice coffees too. Service was friendly, quick and they have free wifi.Basically, even if you don't think much of hotdogs/sausages, give this place a go. A real hidden gem of Cardiff.

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WHReef . 2015-04-21

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I've been going to Hogwurst since it opened in Autumn 2014 and I love it. They do a good range of speciality hotdogs, I like the veggie "Glam Dog" best. If I'm super hungry, I also have some of their tasty fries. The cakes are fantastic although difficult to fit in if you've had a hot dog. Service is friendly and reasonably quick given that everything is cooked to order. There are interesting soft drinks, great hot drinks and bring your own booze. I've heard good things about the milk shakes although I've never had one yet.

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mb9099 . 2015-04-18

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Tbh, I hate having my food messed about with, loads of slop on top that's difficult to identify so was not particularly looking forward to this but with 3 boys who love hot dogs, I had little choice. The 4 of us went on a Sunday early evening, it was quiet, staff were welcoming. No booze although you can bring your own, the boys had a white chocolate and peanut butter milkshake (sounds sick, was yum) and caramel milkshake, served in pint sized milk bottles. I had a chilli dog (chilli was really tasty with just enough heat), 2 had them with the pulled pork which was delicious and 1 plain. Sides of sea salt and cracked pepper fries and a fries with gravy which was peppery and good. Food was hot, delicious, service was quick and friendly. Had chocolate cupcakes and a croissant filled with green tea Creme patisserie for pudding, as well as a damned fine Gingerbread chai tea latte (convert to these too). Stuffed and felt slightly ill by the end but it was delicious and will definitely go back. A shade under £50 for the four of us, thought it was good value for money.

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Natalie R . 2015-04-14

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After the surge in gourmet burgers, I wondered how long it would be before hotdogs got a similar makeover, and hogwurst is that! A few of us decided to give it a try late on a Saturday afternoon, it was quiet, and a little bit of a mess, it must have been busy just before we arrived. The menu had a good variety, I tried the chilli dog, the hotdogs are massive, so big in fact they were difficult to eat, but that's not a complaint, it was served on a plank, and the fries in a spam tin, I have to admit I hate all that, there is nothing wrong with an actual plate and cutlery. The hotdogs were good quality, but still tasted like a good old hotdog, I enjoyed it overall and would probably eat here again if I was in the area.

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AWilson84 . 2015-03-27

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