I don’t get it. Everyone told me I had to try Mel’s Hot Dogs. Delicious! they said. And so, last week I found myself on Busch Boulevard around lunchtime and drove over to Mel’s.

I had a chili dog basket. It was a perfectly adequate dog, but I’m not sure why this restaurant gets all the hype.

However, I will return to Mel’s. Next time I’ll try a Chicago dog, or a Mel’s Special, or a Rueben, or a Mighty Mel. And, I’ll also try a burger there at some point, since I’m always on the look out for excellent burgers.

Since Mel’s only takes cash it might be awhile before I find myself again in the happy circumstance of being on Busch around lunch time with cash in my pocket.

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