MATT'S RED HOTS – American
Buffalo transplants find their people here. Matt's Red Hots grills Sahlen's franks — the Western New York brand with the famous snap — on South Tamiami Trail, alongside never-frozen burgers, hand-cut fries and onion rings. The freezer case holds two dozen flavours of the shop's own homemade ice cream, plus milkshakes built from the real thing. Expats from Buffalo and Rochester turn up specifically to audit the dogs, and they keep reporting back that these are the genuine article; the counter staff draw steady praise for their warmth. Hot dogs, hand-cut fries, happiness. The tagline is not overselling it.
18911 S TAMIAMI TRL #24, FORT MYERS, FL, 33908 239-791-8036 https://mattsredhots.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at MATT'S RED HOTS
Dairy-Free at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Footlong Dog, Kids Skinless Dog Meal and Hand-Battered Onion Rings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Footlong Dog, Kids Skinless Dog Meal and Italian Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Battered Onion Rings, The Great Divide and Kids Mac-n-Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Fries (Regular). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries (Regular) and Cheese Fries (Regular). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Great Divide, Soda (Regular) and Soda (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Battered Onion Rings, The Great Divide and Kids Mac-n-Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at MATT'S RED HOTS
MATT'S RED HOTS in Fort Myers has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Sandwich and Kids Mac-n-Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at MATT'S RED HOTS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger (Single) | 28.4 g | 27.2 g |
| Kids Chicken Tenders | 85.4 g | 17 g |
| Italian Sausage | 44.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Soda (Regular) | 132.7 g | 10.5 g |
| Cheeseburger (Single) | 13.1 g | 9.9 g |
| Hand-Battered Onion Rings | 11.8 g | 9.9 g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 17.9 g | 9.1 g |
| Kids Mac-n-Cheese | 58.2 g | 7.9 g |
| Chili Cheese Fries (Regular) | 14.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Soda (Large) | 173.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Cheese Fries (Regular) | 0.9 g | 3.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Matt's Signature Dogs
- Chili & Cheese Dog (Regular) - $4.99: Sahlen's hot dog with chili and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili & Cheese Dog (Footlong) - $6.49: Sahlen's hot dog with chili and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Cheese Dog (Regular) - $4.99: Sahlen's hot dog with bacon and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Cheese Dog (Footlong) - $6.49: Sahlen's hot dog with bacon and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Mac Dog (Regular) - $4.99: Sahlen's hot dog with bacon and mac-n-cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Mac Dog (Footlong) - $6.49: Sahlen's hot dog with bacon and mac-n-cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Onion Ring Dog (Regular) - $4.99: Sahlen's hot dog with mac-n-cheese and onion ring Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Onion Ring Dog (Footlong) - $6.49: Sahlen's hot dog with mac-n-cheese and onion ring Available at: dinner, lunch
- Authentic Chicago Style Dog (Regular) - $5.29: Sahlen's hot dog prepared Chicago style Available at: dinner, lunch
- Authentic Chicago Style Dog (Footlong) - $6.49: Sahlen's hot dog prepared Chicago style Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Hamburger (Single) - $5.89: Fresh, never frozen beef patty Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger (Single) - $6.69: Fresh beef patty with cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Cheese Burger (Single) - $7.69: Fresh beef patty with bacon and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Build Your Dog
- Regular Dog - $3.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Footlong Dog - $5.49 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- All Beef Jumbo Dog - $5.09 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Skinless Dog - $2.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Sandwich - $6.79 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $6.79 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Sausage - $6.89: Served with peppers and onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-Cut Fries (Regular) - $4.59 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries (Regular) - $5.59 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries (Regular) - $6.59 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand-Battered Onion Rings - $5.59 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Great Divide - $5.59: Half fries, half rings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
For the Kids!
- Kids Hamburger - $6.79 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $5.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac-n-Cheese - $5.59 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Skinless Dog Meal - $5.59 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soda (Regular) - $2.79 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Soda (Large) - $3.19 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Bottled Water - $1.99
Frequently Asked Questions about MATT'S RED HOTS
- Is MATT'S RED HOTS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. MATT'S RED HOTS has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Footlong Dog, Kids Skinless Dog Meal and Hand-Battered Onion Rings.
- What can I eat at MATT'S RED HOTS on a dairy-free diet?
- Footlong Dog, Kids Skinless Dog Meal and Hand-Battered Onion Rings carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does MATT'S RED HOTS have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including The Great Divide and Soda (Regular).
- Is MATT'S RED HOTS gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at MATT'S RED HOTS?
- Hamburger (Single), at roughly 27.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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