Dave's Dogs

When Dave closes for the day, he spends an hour cleaning the trailer, including scrubbing the grill top. He may be the most meticulous food truck owner around about making sure all of his serving/cooking surfaces are kept clean. Food safety depends on it.

Not kidding that the picture on the right is the same grill top that Dave was checking out before he opened 12 years ago for the first time in the picture on the left. He took the picture on the right today. The only noticeable difference is the missing knob--and that's not actually missing. Dave doesn't use that side of the grill so that keeps him from accidentally turning it on.

Our very, very good friend and local legend John Pratt is one of those people who have been coming to Dave's Dogs almost the entire time we've been open. Dave's a car/truck guy and he and Dave became fast friends the first time he met John and his beautifully restored old truck. This picture is from July 2014.

In the early days, being Dave's friend or nephew meant having to wear the hot dog suit to try to bring in new business. Those nephews Logan Deyo and Alex Gray are now truly grown men. Our friend Art Kopp was a really good sport about it.

Happy Sunday! Dave's open 11am-4pm at Tractor Supply (14700 Silverdale). Whether it's a hotdog, BBQ or chicken salad sandwich, brat, Italian sausage or half smoke, or chicken or shrimp basket, there's something for everyone!

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in the line of duty.

Happy Friday, peeps! Dave's open 11am-2pm today at the Arcadia Run apartment complex (11775 Boltonia Drive, Manassas). If that's near you, come on by for the best fast food in town, made hot and fresh for you when you order it!

This is Valentino, and he has been coming to Dave's Dogs since he was a little boy. Last weekend, he took a picture with Dave, and as you can see, he's now a very handsome young man. When he first started coming, his mom brought him along--and how he brings his mom along (or picks up something for her too). We are so proud that he still finds time to come by--and we may have to stop offering him a fruit snack. Or not.

We would love to see more pictures like this. If your little one has been coming for years (and isn't so little anymore), please share a picture in the comments.