Primo’s Gourmet Hotdogs

Reviews

• Chris C.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  I've been putting off writing a review for Primo's pretty much since it first opened. I've been here countless times and have tried most dogs on the menu (except the tofu dog, that's just not my kinda thing).
  
  The one complaint I have to put in is that my wife tends to prefer vegetarian options and she finds Primo's nice but a little difficult at times as all the veg options (aside from the tofu dog) are the same flavour profile. They heavily feature feta, which is tasty, but not for every trip.
  
  Anyway, obligatory negative aside, onto the many many positives. First of all, the owner has spent some time in Chicago and I've had many great chats with him about my city. You can tell he's spent some time there by his rock solid commitment to brilliant customer service (often wiping tables and speaking to folks personally) and killer dogs. Seriously, this is the first place I've found in the UK that serves quality dogs and, what's more, serves up a Chicago style offering. It's a match made in meat heaven!
  
  So let's get down and dirty on the dogs. They're obviously high quality and the proof is in the pudding. You take one bite and you'll be wanting to know where you can buy a pack of them so you can cook them up on your own BBQ, or maybe that's just me? Fortunately, they also offer a "double-down" option for around £1.50 which allows you to add a second delicious dog into the mix, quickly turning a great hot dog into a filling meal.
  
  They offer loads of sides (onion rings, disco fries, etc.) but after a few forays into that realm, I tend to stick to the main meat attraction. It's not that the sides are bad, it's just that the dogs are so good I feel guilty for wasting time on anything else.
  
  They've got some breakfast options as well that the missus and I are planning to try sometime but, sadly, I can't comment on.
  
  There's also some American beer and sodas to try out, if you're into that, though I feel it my civic duty as an American and a beer lover to recommend avoiding miller's to anyone lucky enough to have missed having one yet. It's like stella artois. If you want something that technically classifies as beer it will do the trick but if you're looking for a quality product then go for an Anchor or Brooklyn brew which are also on offer!
  
  Bottom line, Primo's is the place to be and if you've not been your life is not yet complete.

• Rowena H.

  star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

  If you've not been to the dog pound, where the hell have you been? In the dog house? Even if you're an old dog, you can learn new tricks. Anyway - enough of that nonsense. Primos. You should all know by now that this is the place in Leeds to grab a gourmet hotdog. My personal favourite is the Classic Chicago, only with cheese instead of the hot pickle, since I'm a spice wuss. It's just meltingly delicious and so affordable for a quick lunch. Get some extras and you'll be sorted well into tea time. The temptation of 241 on a Thursday is also an added bonus; those of us more inclined to be piggy can simply gorge two of these delicious meat lengths for the price of one, or those of us more romantic can take a date for a special treat. (Just an idea.)
  
  However, I have new information. Not only can you partake of their main fare, and the many quirky oddities on display (such as Fluff and Peanut M&Ms) but you can now also get beer. Winner! Millers, amongst other decent bottles, now stand proud in the fridge of drinkable delights and they're even starting a regular live music evening. Sound awesome? Yes it does. This, though, is not my biggest news.
  
  Banana.
  
  Latte.
  
  It's changed my life. Who knew a wee shot of that magic nectar could make what was once a tasty caffeine fuelled necessity into an elongated pleasurable moment in time? Not me, but I do now. Essentially, I don't even know how it works. Should those two combinations of taste even work? I daren't question it lest it disappear in a puff of wonder. But banana in latte is flippin' awesome. All round winzies for you all.

• Matt P.

  star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

  Just fallen in love with this place again after more than a little while of being completely apathetic towards it. In truth I think that I was just going in 3 times a week and it became a little boring, but with a little time off it's just as good as I remember it the first few times I went in.
  
  The dawgs are great, the onion rings are different, but good, and the chilli fries are astonishingly brilliant! Add to all this the imported American sweets and drinks and Primo's is one of my favourite fast food eating spots in Leeds.
  
  And the staff are all ace too.

• Tori W.

  star star star star star 26 May 2026

  I don't get down to the Corn Exchange very often, but when I do it's highly possible that I try to time it around a mealtime so I can visit Primo's. Consistently good quality food that always feels fresh and full of flavour. Their big broad menu (with a make-your-own combo option) makes choosing what I want a nightmare of delicious indecision but after the initial self-inflicted hold-up, the service is always speedy. You could call it 'fast food', but it feels far from it. The staff are always really pleasant and treat you like a person rather than a 'valued customer' on a conveyor belt and the food feels like it's made from real ingredients. Gourmet service as well as gourmet hot dogs. What more could you want?
  
  The next question is can I think up a suitable excuse to visit the Corn Exchange any time soon?

• Tammy W.

  star star star star_border star_border 15 May 2026

  So, another Living Social voucher which my husband purchased as we were very keen to try this new sensation of lunch cuisine.
  
  Went on Saturday lunchtime and it was fairly quiet so the order was taken rather swiftly and we took our seats outside to take in the splendour of the Corn Exchange building.
  
  My Mr's coffee came quite quickly followed by my smoothie, both were a good standard and my smoothie (promise me pineapple) was packed with fruit.
  
  Being honest, I feel a bit disappointed with the actual food!
  It arrived quite quick and the chips were nice but the actual hot dogs weren't all I thought they would be.
  I had the Mexicana which I expected to be a taste sensation but the meat wasn't very hot, the salsa on it was sweet and the Jalapenos were a bit slimy and, as a previous Yelper had mentioned- the bread was a bit 'crispy'
  The Mr had the Dodge City but there was no trace of the chili and the coleslaw was quite tasteless.
  
  The deal itself was good but i won't be rushing back as I wasn't blown away by the Hot dogs.
  
  Good chips and smoothie though, nice portion size and it's always a pleasure to sit in the Corn Exchange!