Hot Dog Roller Reviews

After researching for weeks I finally decided to purchase this one. I received this 9/16/16, took it out of the box put a little vegetable oil on the edge of the rollers like suggested in the manual that came with it and plugged it up and nothing happened. So I looked at the fuse and it was black and broke and when I went to lean it over for the rest of the fuse to come out I heard screws rolling around in the bottom I am guessing that is what it is by the sound but the other part of the fuse is burnt in there, so I it wont come out. I was so upset after this happened after all the research I done and wanted this so bad that's all I talked about was going to the store and getting hotdogs for weeks. To my husband it looked used but the box didn't look opened but something just wasn't right. I contacted them as soon as this happened and I hope to hear good news today otherwise you might as well say I just put money in the shredder. Will keep you posted.

Michelle H. Posted on 09/19/2016

Works GREAT! Keeps consistent temperature for our products! We use this to keep our products from settling and they have to e warmed up before they are used, and this does just that! Thank you Webstaurant!

Card P. Posted on 07/16/2018

This Grand Slam HDRG12 12 Hot Dog Roller Grill with 5 Rollers is truly a great addition, It is fast, effective, compact and just a really great purchase.

Deith B. Posted on 03/29/2018

My kids love hot dogs so I thought it would be fun to get a commercial hot dog roller for home. So far we love it. It heats them easily and slowly. I like it much better than grilling.

Kim H. Posted on 11/16/2017

Hot dog heaven! Everyone loved the Grand Slam HDRG12 12 Hot Dog Roller Grill with 5 Rollers - 110V, 750W . It kept the hot dogs at the pefect temp and they were ready to eat at all times.

Herman H. from In-stock supply inc Posted on 10/26/2017

What a great hotdog roller this is a really nice small compact size which is perfect for my tiny restaurant or use it when I want to do a Polish sausage or hot dogs special

Bistro L. from P2B Posted on 10/10/2017

The Hot Dog Roller is everything I expected it to be. It is super efficient and cleaning the rollers couldn't be easier. Warm water on a cloth is the only thing we have used and it looks brand new. Our guests have loved how the hot dogs are cooking evenly. It was a great purchase for us!

Sun C. from Sun Communities Posted on 05/01/2017

Got my hotdog roller today and getting ready for SUPER BOWL! So right out of the box was a disappointment. One of the plastic footings was broken but no big deal, a little super glue fixed the problem. I picked up the unit and heard something rattling inside. I opened it up and found a washer and nut, not sure where they belong. Then I looked at the little green circle lights that tell you it's on and they were broken and when I touched them, little green plastic pieces fell all over the counter. This was not able to be super glued and that was a bummer so know I have little broken green lights. I then oiled the rollers and turned on the machine. I let it run for a few minutes while cleaning the rollers and everything seem to be working fine, just disappointed on the construction of the unit. I hope nothing else breaks because this is for a party I'm having in a few weeks!

Julie R. Posted on 01/07/2017

We have this at work just for personal use and it makes the best hot dogs ever. Tastes way better than the grill. Doesn't hold a lot but it works perfect for us

Christina L. from CMV Posted on 08/25/2016

We don't to a ton of hotdogs but this is convenient for when they do come back to the kitchen. Everybody loves that "ball park" flavored/style of hotdog and this delivers that. Keep the outside nice a hot(and a little crispy depending on your setting) while the inside maintains its moisture. Has two different temperature settings so you can have different types of hotdogs/sausages on there at the same time. Good product at a good price.

Charles J. Posted on 08/23/2016

I've waited a while to write.a review as our use of this is occasional. We thoroughly enjoy polish sausage but have a time cooking it right on the stove or on the grill. This works perfect for them. We also use for hotdogs. Small enough to take for picnics where there is electricity and it is a big hit -- especially if you're looking for that carnival atmosphere.

Mary L. from Janssen Farms Posted on 07/07/2016

Received the unit and the rollers were not working at all. But everyone can be assured that webstaurantstore.com will take care of issues with your purchase as long as it is within the warranty period. They sent out a replacement right away.

Stephen L. from Chill Brands LLC Posted on 04/12/2016

This has been a great addition to our concession since the aroma of hot dogs cooking helps increase our hot dog sales! With two different temp settings it's very convenient for us to be able to set one side a little higher for cooking and the other side is set on warm. One regret I have is that this unit does not have a cover- the hot dog grease does splatter, so we have to protect the surroundings to avoid a big area of clean up.

Marcia Y. from Marly Sports,LLC Posted on 01/25/2016

I love this hot dog roller. I am ordering another one. The next size up. Have a big family and we will be using it them for Christmas. Great product.

Mandi H. from Universal Flooring Posted on 10/11/2015

Is bumb in parties my kids very happu to this hotdaig roller u can put 12 jumbo hotdog of your choice easy to get cook hotdos in minutes awesomr

Alexander I. from ashlexdrei tradings /sweets by chef jhay Posted on 09/17/2015

Stopped working in less than 4 weeks. Power cord works, fuse OK, no other issues, just stopped working. When it worked it did what is was supposed to. Not worth the money.

Jason S. from TSRG, LLC Posted on 07/23/2015

Hot dogs are a great seller for us during the lunch hour and with this roller we can have them easily ready for customers. Definitely a must have for any lunch counter! Great price!

Greg W. from Whitecomb's Farm Market Posted on 07/10/2015

I bought this to replace an old hot dog roller we’ve been using for years. The older roller would take about 20 minutes to cook the dogs on the max setting. This roller cooks the dogs perfectly in about 9 minutes on setting 3 (all beef dogs, 8/lb). They are fully cooked in the center and just bursting with flavor. I was shocked when I ate a dog on the new roller vs the old one, it was such a huge difference. The roller will cook up to 9 dogs at a time, but the dogs on the edges will take a little longer. I’ve found it easier/better cooking quality to just cook 8 dogs on it at a time. Or I’ll cook 9 but rotate the outer dogs half way through. When I first got my unit I noticed a small rattle, turns out one of the inner screws was loose. I’d recommend opening up your unit when you get it and double check the tightness of all the screws. Will definitely save you a hassle later on.

Marcus K. from Concession Stand Posted on 04/14/2015

So far so good with the Grand Slam Perfect for my needs at the Maple Cafe I do wish you had a sneeze guard for that machine I was able to find one elsewhere

Michael D. from Maple Cafe Posted on 07/21/2014

My husband loves this machine! Saves valuable grill space when having friends and family get togethers. Those that think it's funny to have one of these in our home are usually the first to comment on how good the dogs are. No one believes us when we tell them how much it cost. Hot dogs aren't the only thing you can cook on it either!

Kristy R. Posted on 06/16/2014

I enjoy the griller it's lightweight gives you the maximum bang for your buck. it cleans up really easily and allows me as a small concession owner the ability to add a hot food to their menu. It has performed beyond expectationS

Milton T. from Tasty cones and dogs Posted on 05/22/2014

It cooks our hotdogs fast. we sell many out of our concession trailer and people love them when they are cooked. it does not leave burn marks and keeps them juicy and warm until they are ready to be served.

Jeffrey B. Posted on 12/03/2015

Used the roller grill for brats at our Cabinet meeting and they came out great! Their color and taste was awesome and we got high praise for how good they were. The brats were so juicy they exploded in your mouth with each bite. The best grilled brat everyone has had! Highly recommend this roller grill to anyone!

Paul A. from Leaf River Lions Club Posted on 05/10/2016

Our staff loved having this grill in our cafe. We would add the hot dogs at 11AM and by 11:30 staff could grab a hot dog for a quick snack or lunch. It was very popular in the summer months. Never had issues with the unit. Easy to set up, Easy to use, Easy to clean. Great!

Maria L. from CBRE Clarion Securities Posted on 10/19/2018

This machine makes it so easy for me to operate,before I had to be putting the hot dogs on the BBQ Grill, Now this is much easier I can display 24 one time and it keeps them juicy and nice.

Marisca R. from The Soualiga Grill Posted on 04/03/2018

Heating Hot Dogs Fine but the first and last roller are clicking and sticking for up to 30 seconds at a time - is it broken? Does anyone know if I can fix it myself? Just took it out of the box- would love help!

Jane H. from Mercy Hospital Coffee Shop Posted on 03/27/2018

Arrived Broken. Since other customers have written complaining that their grill arrived inoperative I tried it out at home as soon as it arrived, before I brought it down to our High School Concession stand. Sure enough it made clicking noises and the rollers jerked but refused to turn. The reason I gave it a 3 star instead of a one star is because it was not all that hard to fix and now works fine. The rollers turn by means of a bicycle chain mechanism behind the left side panel. The drive gear is at the bottom and there is an idler gear towards the left. The arm on which the idler gear is mounted is EXTREMELY flimsy. While this is unlikely to present a problem during normal operation - probably why they designed it so weak - at some point during assembly someone must have yanked on the chain causing the arm to bend, taking tension off the chain and causing it to slip. All you have to do is remove the arm. held on by 2 sheet metal screws, straighten it out (it should be perfectly straight), replace it and adjust the tension. Problem solved. A much better design would be to mount the arm on a pivot and use a small spring to hold tension, but it is just a cheaper unit so what can you expect. I have done business with this site before and their customer service people are first rate. I have no doubt that they would have replaced the product if I had called them but I really needed the grill on the day it arrived so I decided to try the repair myself. We used it last night with no problems running continuously for about six hours. We keep the back 4 rollers on high to cook the dogs quickly and then move them to the front 5 rollers (on low) to keep them warm until sold. In spite of the initial problems, I still think this is a good economical choice for an intermittent use operation like a concession stand. It might not be the best choice for someone who is going to have it running all day every day like a convenience store.

Joseph S. from Madison Music Boosters Posted on 12/20/2017

This avantco hot dog roller, fully cooked all Hotdogs within 10-15 mins which is fast for me love this product for business thanks Webstaurantstore.com ??

Tania M. from Cottoncandy.lite Posted on 03/21/2017

I have only used the Hot Dog Roller Grill once BUT I am very happy with it. The quality is great and works really well. Highly recommend!

Laurie A. Posted on 03/01/2017

This hot dog grill is easy to use, clean, and can cook both hot dogs and kielbasa like we do at our restaurant. Definitely with the price.

Shawn B. from Creamland Food & Ice Cream LLC Posted on 09/07/2016

I purchased this product to turn out large volume of hot dogs poolside. It allows me to provide lunch or dinner without tending to my grill and heating up the patio. Works like a dream!

Lisa W. Posted on 03/14/2016

i order this item and when I put it to work on my store the rollers didn't work i loose money and I have to wait to send it back and get my money back not good very upset with this situation

Leonel s. from Candy Express Posted on 03/11/2016

works great each and every time. Love that the front and back are separate. Can add to it easily. It heats up fast, and keeps the dogs warm. I also have used it for small sausages and it works great!

Sharon M. from B & S Agri Services Posted on 08/06/2015

Holds lots of hot dogs, etc. Heats quickly and just sits there and works, unlike some of the staff. Great appearance and it presents the product in an appetizing way.

Matthew P. from American Legion Post 136 Posted on 07/24/2015

Great roller grill. The non stick rollers are really the best making clean up a breeze. This is also the best price out there. Would buy again.

Jacob L. from NF Posted on 05/14/2013