Opening hours
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Toledo: 4:25 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (419) 382-7686 to confirm.
Location & directions
4330 Heatherdowns BoulevardToledo, OH 43614
About Ideal Hot Dog
Located at 4330 Heatherdowns Boulevard in Toledo, Ohio, Ideal Hot Dog is a diner. Our Toledo guide covers 199 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Ideal Hot Dog is open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (419) 382-7686.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 4330 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43614
- Phone
- (419) 382-7686
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ideal Hot Dog’s weekday schedule with 15 other diners in Ohio. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, later than 73% of them (typical closing time: 6:00 PM).
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 20 hours more than the local median of 53. 93% of diners in Ohio open on Sundays; Ideal Hot Dog does not.
Compared with 15 other diners in Ohio that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners in Ohio
Based on 10 menus with 464 priced items from diners in Ohio, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $5.25 and $10.25.
We don’t have Ideal Hot Dog’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners in Ohio typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chef Salad | 60% | $10.50 |
| Grilled Cheese | 60% | $4.19 |
| Onion Rings | 50% | $5.81 |
| Home Fries | 50% | $4.25 |
| Applesauce | 40% | $2.79 |
| Oatmeal | 40% | $4.17 |
Calculated from 10 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Ideal Hot Dog is fairly secluded: there are no other places to eat or drink in our guide within a mile, so it is worth checking the hours before you set off.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodSteak 'n Shake1.1 mi
- PizzaMarco's Pizza1.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLa Fiesta1.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSchlotzsky's1.4 mi
- SteakhousesThe Rib Cage1.4 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ideal Hot Dog's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Ideal Hot Dog open on Sunday?
No, Ideal Hot Dog is closed on Sundays.
Where is Ideal Hot Dog located?
Ideal Hot Dog is located at 4330 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43614.
What is the phone number of Ideal Hot Dog?
You can call Ideal Hot Dog at (419) 382-7686.
Does Ideal Hot Dog offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Ideal Hot Dog. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Ideal Hot Dog open late?
No, Ideal Hot Dog usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Ideal Hot Dog?
There are 0 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ideal Hot Dog. Nearby options include Steak 'n Shake (1.1 mi), Marco's Pizza (1.1 mi), and La Fiesta (1.3 mi).
How much do diners in Ohio cost?
Based on 10 menus with 464 priced items from diners in Ohio, the median menu item costs $7.50, and half of all items are priced between $5.25 and $10.25.
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