The story
Birthplace of the corn dog on a stick. Ed Waldmire invented it in 1946, wife Virginia named it 'Cozy Dog' (rejecting 'Crusty Cur') and drew the embracing hot dogs logo. Third generation family operation. Son Bob Waldmire inspired Pixar's Fillmore.
Everything that was here
- 1949–present · still open
Cozy Dog Drive InRestaurant / Drive-In
Birthplace of the corn dog on a stick. Ed Waldmire invented it in 1946, wife Virginia named it 'Cozy Dog' (rejecting 'Crusty Cur') and drew the embracing hot dogs logo. Third generation family operation. Son Bob…
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