The Fourth of July is only a couple of days away, which means it's time to think about how you're going to celebrate. Specifically, where to find those classic foods that scream red, white and blue.
In the spirit of freedom, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find Tampa's top all-American dining destinations, using both Yelp data and our own methodology to produce a curated list of options.
Sure, they’re not native to either the United States or the old British colonies, but few things seem more American than that summer staple, the hot dog. Tampa, we’ve got ideas on that.
1. Mel's Hot Dogs
Topping the list is Mel's Hot Dogs. Located at 4136 E. Busch Blvd. in Terrace Park, the spot to score hot dogs and fast food is the highest rated hot dog spot in Tampa, boasting four stars out of 225 reviews on Yelp.
2. Chicago Paulies
Next up is West Tampa's Chicago Paulies, situated at 1301 N. Howard Ave. With five stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score hot dogs, sandwiches and burgers has proven to be a local favorite.
3. BurgerFi
Parkland Estates's BurgerFi, located at 714 S. Howard St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the New American spot, which offers hot dogs and burgers, four stars out of 437 reviews.
If you're craving classic American food like meatloaf, hamburgers or mac and cheese, consider a celebratory Fourth of July meal at one of Tampa's top traditional American restaurants.
1. Wright's Gourmet House
Topping the list is Wright's Gourmet House. Located at 1200 S. Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa, the traditional American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest rated traditional American restaurant in Tampa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 537 reviews on Yelp.
2. Eats! American Grill
Next up is Interbay's EATS! American Grill, situated at 4502 S. Dale Mabry Highway With four stars out of 308 reviews on Yelp, the diner and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Three Coins Diner
Old Seminole Heights's The Three Coins Diner, located at 7410 N. Nebraska Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot four stars out of 283 reviews.
A solid option that conjures the feeling of the open road, one of these beloved Tampa diners can serve up grub that'll have you singing "God Bless America" in no time.
1. Pop N Sons Diner
Next up is Drew Park's Pop N Sons Diner, situated at 4812 N. Dale Mabry Highway With four stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp, the diner and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.
2. Metro Diner
Westshore's Metro Diner, located at 4011 W. Kennedy Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the diner, traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot 4.5 stars out of 358 reviews.
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