What Does “Real Ingredients” Even Mean?
Let’s be honest: We know our food is indulgent. We deep fry our hot dogs. Our specials are craveable, loud, and unapologetically bold. But here's the thing — just because something hits hard on flavor doesn’t mean it has to cut corners.
At 1950 Originals, “real ingredients” isn’t just a marketing buzzword — it’s a commitment. And we take it seriously.
🧈 It Starts With the Oil
We deep fry in beef tallow — a higher-quality, more natural alternative to the ultra-processed seed oils most restaurants rely on. It’s the kind of fat diners and hot dog stands used before industrial oils took over. Tallow fries crisper, tastes cleaner, and holds up better at high heat. Simply put: it’s a better way to make craveable food feel intentional — not junky.
🧂 Control What Goes In
Our Co-Founder and Executive Chef, Daniel Fabian, creates every recipe from scratch. We use real olive oil in all of our kitchens — no canola, no mystery blends. Every menu item is built from the ground up with fresh herbs, real salt, and hand-picked meats. We don’t chase trends. We chase balance, flavor, and food that makes you feel good even after the meal is over.
🔑 Proprietary Makes a Real Difference
Not every small brand can say they have custom-developed products — but we can. Through a two-year collaboration with Thumann’s Hot Dogs, we created our very own Original (pork & beef blend) and Signature (all-beef) hot dogs.
Hundreds of variations. Countless tastings.
The result? A hot dog that’s lighter, snappier, less salty, and designed to work with any topping we throw at it — from candied bacon to spicy onions.
When we say our food is ours, we mean it.
🔥 No Microwaves, No Shortcuts
We don’t own microwaves. Period.
At every 1950 Originals location, we hire cooks and chefs who take real cooking seriously. They’re trained in flavor stacking, balance, and execution. For us, it’s never “just a hot dog” or “just fries” — it’s a plate of carefully considered flavors, textures, and experience.
Every ingredient has a why.
And that “why” always comes back to you — the customer — and the respect we hold for what comes out of our kitchens.
❤️ Real Food, Real Effort
In a world full of shortcuts and additives, we stay grounded in real ingredients, real cooking, and real hospitality. We don’t need to be the healthiest place on earth — but we do want to be the place that does indulgent food with integrity and care.
Come try the difference for yourself.
