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That hot dog place at Kemps River

Famous Uncle Al's @ Kemps River

Snappy dogs, loaded crinkle fries, and a crew that remembers the regulars.

Call (757) 420-7366 Order online
  • Open 7 days
  • Dine in or outside
  • Pickup
  • Delivery
  • Catering

4.2 out of 5 221 Google reviews

4.5 out of 5 200+ DoorDash ratings

88% recommend on Facebook

Straight from the counter

What lunch looks like here

Two Uncle Al's hot dogs with ketchup in paper boats on the sand at the beach
Two dogs, one beach dayPhoto: Uncle Al's on Facebook
A BLT on toast, a loaded hot dog and crinkle-cut fries in a paper-lined basket
BLT, a loaded dog and crinkle friesPhoto: Sali R on Google
A grilled cheese sandwich pulled apart with melted cheese, crinkle fries beside it in a red basket
Grilled cheese with the pullPhoto: Michael Sosnowski on Google
A footlong hot dog with ketchup and mustard on deli paper
The footlong, ketchup and mustardPhoto: Google Maps

Word around VB

The regulars say it best

I try to come here at least once a week. The staff is always really nice and can cook some dang good food!! Great daily specials & desserts. I got their BLT for the first time today and it was a 1000/10! Highly recommend their hot smoked sausage as well. This location is the best in VB!

Sali RGoogle review

As soon as I bit my "dog" and it "snapped" I knew I was at the "right" place......fresh, hot, I had a Footlong Dog with chili,cheese and onions and French fries

Karen BDoorDash review

Uncle Al’s been around for a while and truly hit the spot, there hotdogs are delicious and hot, My favorite is the NY Hot, and it didn’t disappoint.

R L TARGoogle review

This is a local spot. Love that they recognize the regulars.

D. SmithGoogle review

Catering & pop-ups

Bring Uncle Al's to the party

Office lunches, neighborhood cookouts and pop-up tents. Uncle Al's has catered spreads in office lobbies, set up a Hot Dogs tent for National Hot Dog Day, and cooked for the Lake Christopher community cookout.

Tell them the date and the headcount, and they'll talk you through it.

Call to plan catering
An outdoor Hot Dogs tent with a chalkboard reading Happy National Hot Dog Day and a toppings bar
National Hot Dog Day pop-upPhoto: Uncle Al's on Facebook
A catering table with a red tablecloth set up in an office lobby
An office lobby lunch spreadPhoto: Uncle Al's on Facebook

Visit

Look for the blue sign

Hot Dogs & Fries, Suite 108 in Kempsriver Center, with tables out front.

The Famous Uncle Al's storefront: a blue Hot Dogs & Fries sign, a red Hot Dogs canopy and outdoor tables
Out front at Kempsriver CenterPhoto: Uncle Al's on Facebook

Where

5394 Kemps River Dr #108
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Get directions

Order ahead

Call it in for pickup, or order online for pickup or delivery.

(757) 420-7366 DoorDash Uber Eats

Hours

Opening hours
Monday11 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday11 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday11 AM – 3 PM
Thursday11 AM – 3 PM
Friday11 AM – 6 PM
Saturday11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday12 – 3 PM

Holiday hours can change. A quick call confirms.

About the spot

A lunch counter in Kempsriver Center

Famous Uncle Al's @ Kemps River is the neighborhood's hot dog joint: tough-skin dogs with a snap, crinkle fries in red baskets, and a special that changes every day.

Eat inside or at the tables out front, pick it up at the counter, or have it delivered. Planning a lunch for the office? They cater too.

  • Dine in
  • Outdoor seating
  • In-store pickup
  • Delivery
  • Catering
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Famous Uncle Al's KR logo: the Uncle Al's hot dog mascot in a bowler hat over a big yellow K R