Yes, we were invited to @chez.ma.tante, but we have been there more times than we can count. Surviving and thriving for 95 years,  serving the same delicious 100% beef Shopsy’s hot dogs from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. (I’ve passed by on my way back from partying late many times, and since they’ve added the drive-thru, I don’t even have to get out of the car now!)
We had a classic all dressed hot dog, a Michigan hot dog wonderfully stopped with cheese curbs and one of the best poutines in town. Yes, maybe I’m biased, but it’s still true. We’re not sure what makes it so good. Between the crispy edged, soft interior, perfectly balanced fries and the

This place is special to me. I live in the area and have been going there my entire life. My mom would tell me stories of when my grandfather would bring her there as a kid. My uncle, in his early adult years, knew the life story of most of the staff.
During the pandemic, I ordered from them at least three times a week for months as I played video games online all night with my similarly confined friends. It comforted me.

It may have changed hands at some point during all that, but the quality, familiar feel, and relationships with their loyal patrons have remained. Trust me, I actually know. I’m not some influencer who was told to recite a script. These are facts.
I invited a close friend who had never been there before, and they agreed; this place is special.

May 30th, 2024 – Hot Dog Quest stop 2 – Chez Ma Tante (Revisit)
Ordered: All Dressed Hot Dog, Michigan Hot Dog with Cheese Curds, Poutine