Famous Uncle Al's

The staff was friendly and the wait time was not that long. The fried pickles were good and the firecracker hot dog was also good. It's nice place you can hangout with your friends.

My wife was having a Craving for a hot dog so we decided to go to Famous Uncle Al's. She definitely wanted a foot long hot dog. Little did we know that famous Uncle Al's has 4 locations in Hampton Roads, and they are not all associated with each other.  We initially went to the Uncle Al's on the boulevard however they did not have footlong hot dogs. So we turned around headed to the one (not part of franchise) at Kempsriver. That was probably the best choice to start off with, but we will call it a lesson learned. The staff was super friendly especially Heather when she explained to us about the different Uncle Al's in the area. My wife had a basic foot long hot dog. It was a special on Friday. She topped it with chili, cheese, onions, and mustard. It looked delicious however I was in the mood for something else. I went with thier version of the Chicago Dog. Speaking personally that was a great decision. The combination of ingredients will lead your taste buds In multiple directions. You had the snap of the hot dog and saltiness of the mustard, and pickle combined with the combination of the cooling cucumber and tomatoes. And you can't forget the heat from short pepper and sweetness from the relish. Seriously do I need to say more it was fabulous!!! The only thing that was lacking were the fries needed a little bit of salt but was on the bar for us to use at our will or choice.  Will I go back the better question is how soon will I be back. This is a definite spot to hit when you're in the mood for a hot dog. They have other menu items but why! Thanks for a great Dog and experience.

Famous Uncle Al's is a local chain with several locations in Coastal VA - Holland Rd., Shore Dr., the Boulevard, and here in Kemp's River Shopping Center to name a few. They serve many yummy handhelds and are known for their hotdogs, also serving different sausages, burgers (they have a vegan burger patty!), sandwiches like clubs and cheesesteaks, and wraps, along with salads, soups, sides, and desserts. Everything here is also very affordable. I've only been to this location, but here, you seat yourself, or place an order to-go at the counter. There is plenty of seating inside and outside, and the wall inside is lined really cute picture's of the workers' pets.Last time, my sister and I came and and we just split some cheesy fries and a salad, which were both really good. I love their melted cheddar. Their veggies are fresh and portions very generous (they were super nice in splitting our salad into two). But, today I was out and about on my own, and decided to stop in again for a full meal. I was greeted immediately, and sat myself at a cozy booth. My order was taken by a young man who was very helpful with explaining the menu and different options for menu items. I didn't feel rushed to order or like I was a bother. I ended up ordering the veggie burger with extra lettuce & onion, with mayo and coleslaw on the side. I also went with fries and a Dr. Pepper, and for dessert, their NY-style cheesecake with strawberry (you can get caramel, chocolate, or whipped cream too!)My food was brought out quickly and everything was accurate to my order. Their veggie burger is pretty good! The fries were crispy and hot. The coleslaw, I could tell is homemade, and upon asking my server, he confirmed it. He was also kind enough to offer to get me a Dr. Pepper in a to-go cup. I had the cheesecake later that day, and OMG! It is just amazing! Definitely homemade too, super fresh and deliciously rich. I will definitely make it a point to stop in here more often!! Tasty food, great service, and affordable prices - checks all the boxes for sure!!

The servers in here are the loudest people I have ever heard!! It's almost like they are screaming!! The two ladies kept talking to each other behind the counter and ignored the customers. Service was slow, food was so-so. It's just way too loud for me to ever want to go back!!

Look this establishment was clean in the restaurant and bathroom. The staff were super friendly and the overall atmosphere was just wonderful. Now the food mm mm mm so good. I had a spicy sausage with chili, chopped onions, ketchup and mustard with some delicious curly fries. Hubby had the two dogs combo. My almer palmer was perfect. We shall definitely be back soon. Thank you!

I love a good chili dog and I must say this place met my expectations. The chili was really good . The hotdog was a great quality dog. Staff was friendly and had great sweet tea. I like that they grill the hotdogs. Only thing I would have liked would be a steamed bun . Something about a good soft steamed bun with a hotdog . When I visit the area again I'll be back.

Beware: run, don't walk, away from Uncle Al's. It's a live version of Jerry Springer. The cooks and wait staff just yelled and screamed at each other nearly the whole time. Slamming stuff around and getting in each other's face. I was already seated and had ordered before this all broke out. Luckily I was sitting next to the door if I needed to escape. I honestly don't remember much about the food because I was so captivated by the show. I wish I was exaggerating but I'm not. I've never seen anything like it. If I thought about it, I would have filmed it but I was caught by surprise. I guess if you want a meal and a show, check it out. Otherwise, you've been warned.Oh, did I mention at one point a 10 or 12 year old was serving drinks. Can't make this up.

The food was served quickly and everything tasted pretty good. The chili could use more flavor in my opinion but it wasn't terrible. The kielbasa and the BLT were delicious. My kids enjoyed the nuggets (not pictured) and grilled cheese.

This is my favorite place to go for cheesesteak!! Great service too! Always make sure everything is good!!

For some reason, this store always gets it wrong. if they don't have what you order they will often substitute it with whatever they feel like without advising you or telling you a change is being made. If you order to go, you better check your order before you leave. The others are not so bad, but this location lacks a lot!