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Is The Wienery Still Open? Update (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, The Wienery is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed March 2, 2026.

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wienery.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, last modified 2026-03-02 per its server headers, displayed 2026-dated content and an active online ordering option.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 414 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Wienery on the "Burgers and Dogs" episode, which aired 2008-07-28, highlighting the diner's hot dogs and burgers. The Wienery is a diner-style restaurant on Minneapolis's West Bank serving hot dogs, burgers, and other classic diner fare. According to wienery.com, owner Pat Starr bought the business from Airaq Johnson in June 2000 through the patronage of Pete Dodge. The site quotes Pat Starr saying "Food Is Love Business Is Life." Wienery.com, last modified 2026-03-02 per its server headers, displayed 2026-dated content and an active online ordering option. The restaurant's menu, contact information, and ordering system remained posted on the site as of that update, with the phone number +1-612-333-5798 still listed for the Cedar Avenue South location.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Burgers and Dogs
What was featured
the diner's hot dogs and burgers
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Wienery

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wienery still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Wienery is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed March 2, 2026.

What happened to The Wienery after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Wienery on the "Burgers and Dogs" episode, which aired 2008-07-28, highlighting the diner's hot dogs and burgers. As of September 2026, The Wienery is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed March 2, 2026.

Where is The Wienery located?

414 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Wienery?

Season 4, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 28, 2008. The episode is titled “Burgers and Dogs”.

Is The Wienery still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The restaurant's menu, contact information, and ordering system remained posted on the site as of that update, with the phone number +1-612-333-5798 still listed for the Cedar Avenue South location. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
414 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Venue type
diner
Official website
wienery.com

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