Whether it is a taste of home, a new experience or just a quick bite before class, Nathan's Famous has something to offer every student.
Nathan's has finally made its way to the Plains after establishing 18,000 stores worldwide since its 1916 opening in Coney Island, N.Y.
"I would not be able to make a hot dog this good at home," said Sam Marshall, junior in pre-graphic design. "Words cannot describe Nathan's."
Nathan's offers an extensive culinary variety in traditional American food.
Conveniently located next to Starbucks on the second floor of the Student Center, Nathan's has been rapidly gaining popularity with students.
Along with hot dogs, Nathan's also serves up corn dogs, corn dog nuggets and hamburgers.
Cody Abney, sophomore in building science, said he chose to eat at Nathan's because "it's good and famous." He said his favorite hot dog from Nathan's is one with just mustard.
"They seem to think it's great, and the store has seen a steady increase in sales every day," said Director of Student Center Dining Services David Anderson.
Though business has been thriving at the new venue since its opening Aug. 17, a system has been developed to ensure customers' orders are taken every 30 seconds so students quickly receive their food. Anderson said Nathan's will be serving hot dogs at an outdoor stand next to the Student Center on game days.
"The fries are really good at Nathan's," said Susie Pettigrew, junior in agriculture business and economics, who chose to eat there because it had the shortest line of all venues in the Student Center.
Nathan's provides a speedy alternative to other on-campus venues because it is easy for busy students to quickly grab the food and eat it on the go. Toppings include cheese, chili, salsa and red onions for hot dogs, and bacon with cheese or ranch dressing for the fries.
Ashley Smith, senior in language arts education, said she decided to branch out from her normal routine.
"I had seen the signs around the Student Center, and then one of my professors said that they have really good hot dogs, so I decided to try it," Smith said. "I got a normal hot dog with fries. I usually eat at Chick-fil-A, but now I am going to be eating at Nathan's, and I'll definitely try to convince my friends to go over there with me."
In the short time since it has opened, Nathan's has successfully added a fresh and fun experience in dining on Auburn's campus.
However, Nathan's growing popularity may not keep its lines short for much longer.
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