Our LegendaryDogs
History of The
Corner Bar
The Official Hot Dog CapitAl of Michigan
The Corner Bar Hot Dog Tradition, Since 1935
So what’s the big deal about a Corner Bar hot dog? Well, for starters,
when you order one of our dogs, you are taking a bite of Rockford
history. The Corner Bar has been carefully crafting our famous dogs the
same way for nearly 80 years. After all, why mess with a beloved legacy?
To this day, we continue to use locally made Kent hot dogs. We also
continue to prepare daily our famous chili sauce (top secret recipe)
exactly the same way as Don Berg prepared it when the tradition began.
A Corner Bar dog must be the freshest dog possible. We shred our
cheese daily. We hand dice our onions. And we serve our hot dogs on a
fresh bun straight from the steamer. This is a tradition we are honored
to carry on, and we hope with your first bite of our dogs, you feel a part
of this tradition too.
all of the items below are served with krinkle-cut fries and our creamy house-made coleslaw.
Kraut dog basket
Bacon Cheddar dog basket
Two Corner Bar Dogs piled high with steamed
sauerkraut and topped with freshly chopped
onion and mustard. 7.69
Two Corner Bar Dogs smothered with our
famous chili sauce and piled high with
freshly shredded cheddar cheese and
a hickory-smoked bacon strip. 8.69
Slaw dog basket
Two Corner Bar Dogs topped with our creamy
house-made coleslaw and a pickle slice. 7.69
Bavarian Dog Basket
A ¼ lb grilled bratwurst topped with stone
ground mustard and kraut on a steamed
pretzel bun. 7.79
Char-Broiled Polish Dog Basket
Add a second brat for 2.99
Two authentic Polish dogs grilled to perfection
and topped with sautéed peppers and onions,
and mustard. 8.99
Burrito Dog basket
Chicago dog basket
A Windy City favorite.
Two all beef franks topped with tomato, neon
relish, onion, pickle, mustard, sport peppers
and celery salt on fresh poppy seed buns. 8.99
FALAFEL DOG BASKET
Two vegetarian falafel dogs served on
grilled New England style buns with
chopped red onions & tomatoes, sliced
cucumbers, fresh cilantro and our
house-made cucumber sauce. 8.99
CHILI Dog basket
A Rockford tradition! Two Famous Chili Dogs
loaded with your choice of ketchup, mustard,
onion and pickle slice. Served with krinkle-cut
fries and our creamy house-made coleslaw. 7.09
Add a third Famous Chili Dog for only 1.99
Built in 1873, The Corner Bar building at 31 North Main Street is the
oldest brick building in the town of Rockford, Michigan.
During the early 1930s, The Corner Bar was a pool hall owned by
Carl Hyde, and later his son, Charles Hyde, and operated by Harold
Bailey Sr. and Howard Bailey. At the end of Prohibition, Carl wanted
to obtain a beer license. In order to do that, the law required that food
had to be served; hot dogs were the first item on the menu. Shortly
thereafter, Harold Bailey Sr. and George Myers, a former Army cook,
collaborated to develop a “special sauce” and that’s how The Corner
Bar Chili Dog was born.
Donald R. Berg purchased The Corner Bar in 1965, and in 1968
created the Hot Dog Hall of Fame. Soon, numerous champions
were competing to have their name on the wall. The most notable
champion was Sharon Scholten (now VanDuinen) of Jenison,
Michigan. Sharon consumed 42-1/2 chili dogs in the four-hour time
allotment on March 15, 1982. She remained champion for nearly 24
years.
Two Corner Bar Dogs smothered
with our house-made burrito sauce,
onions, lettuce, tomato and freshly
shredded cheddar cheese. 7.99
In 2000, Andy Tidey and Jeff Wolfe became the new owners of The
Corner Bar and soon after launched the Most Wanted campaign to
inspire would be champions to break the 1982 Hall of Fame record.
Belinda Gould answered the call. She visited The Corner three
Fridays in a row, finally breaking the record on December 5, 2005.
Belinda remains the amateur champion today.
The Corner Bar Hot Dog Hall of Fame has also caught the attention
of various national competitive eating associations. World
renowned professional eaters such as Joey Chestnut, Hal Hall and
Pat Bertoletti have all visited yet failed to beat Belinda’s record.
However, Tim “Eater X” Janus from New York City downed 431/2 chili dogs on March 5, 2006 and holds the newly-established
professional record.
Today, Jeff continues to uphold the great traditions and legacy of
this historic establishment while continuing to make enhancements
to the dining experience and contributing to the Rockford
community.
Substitutions & additions
Substitute krinkle-cut fries with any of our
hand-battered favorites, curly fries or sweet
potato fries for 1.99
The Corner Bar experience is like no other. Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve
been dining with us your entire life, when you come in, you’ll receive unique
hospitality and delicious food served in a fun, family-friendly environment. We
stand behind this experience 100% and if for any reason you’re not satisfied, let
us know and we’ll make it right or it’s on us.
Substitute premium all beef dogs for 50¢ ea
Substitute gluten free buns for 2.00 ea
Corner Bar’s
The
guarantee
Add freshly shredded cheddar cheese for 30¢ ea
Hall of Fame
Platter
World Famous
Fun • The Corner Bar is the Official Hot Dog Capital of Michigan.
dogs have been a Corner Bar tradition since 1935.
Facts •• Hot
The Corner Bar serves an average of 1,000 dogs per day.
• More than 5,000 people have recorded their names in
The Corner Bar’s World Famous Hot Dog Hall of Fame.
• Hot dogs go great with Root Beer.
Dare to make history!
Our Hall of Fame platter is piled high
with 12 of our Famous Chili dogs. Eat
them all and you’ll be enshrined on our
Hall of Fame. Includes an official “Hot
Dog Hall of Fame” T-shirt. 36.99
Famous Family
Feast
Introducing the Famous Family Feast. When you can’t eat at The
Corner Bar, take the Fun of The Corner Bar with you… to the park,
the game, the party or home.
Inside this portable Feast in a box, you will find all the fixin’s to make
12 World Famous Chili Dogs, including chili sauce, chopped onions,
sliced pickle, mustard and ketchup. There’s also plenty of krinklecut fries or our house-made chips along with our creamy coleslaw.
Choose ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat. Perfect for parties of 6 to 8.
Why take out pizza when you can bring home a Feast?
The Corner Bar
Catering
We offer full service, on-site catering and meeting space for up
to 100 people in our newly rennovated Corner Loft.
Affordable pricing and all-inclusive ease so you can enjoy
the event and leave the rest to us. Order off our menu or we
will be happy to customize a menu for your private or
semi-private event.
We’ll work with you to make your even a memorable one!
CALL TODAY! 616-866-9866
CALL TODAY! 616-866-9866
THE RULES
Eat 12 hot dogs with at least our special
chili sauce in one four-hour sitting and
you will become a Hall of Fame member.
Your name will then be added to our wall
for bragging rights.
616-866-9866
31 NORTH MAIN STREET
ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN
www.rockfordcornerbar.com
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The Official Hot Dog Capital of Michigan
Our LegendaryDogs
History of The
Corner Bar
The Official Hot Dog CapitAl of Michigan
The Corner Bar Hot Dog Tradition, Since 1935
So what’s the big deal about a Corner Bar hot dog? Well, for starters,
when you order one of our dogs, you are taking a bite of Rockford
history. The Corner Bar has been carefully crafting our famous dogs the
same way for nearly 80 years. After all, why mess with a beloved legacy?
To this day, we continue to use locally made Kent hot dogs. We also
continue to prepare daily our famous chili sauce (top secret recipe)
exactly the same way as Don Berg prepared it when the tradition began.
A Corner Bar dog must be the freshest dog possible. We shred our
cheese daily. We hand dice our onions. And we serve our hot dogs on a
fresh bun straight from the steamer. This is a tradition we are honored
to carry on, and we hope with your first bite of our dogs, you feel a part
of this tradition too.
all of the items below are served with krinkle-cut fries and our creamy house-made coleslaw.
Kraut dog basket
Bacon Cheddar dog basket
Two Corner Bar Dogs piled high with steamed
sauerkraut and topped with freshly chopped
onion and mustard. 7.69
Two Corner Bar Dogs smothered with our
famous chili sauce and piled high with
freshly shredded cheddar cheese and
a hickory-smoked bacon strip. 8.69
Slaw dog basket
Two Corner Bar Dogs topped with our creamy
house-made coleslaw and a pickle slice. 7.69
Bavarian Dog Basket
A ¼ lb grilled bratwurst topped with stone
ground mustard and kraut on a steamed
pretzel bun. 7.79
Char-Broiled Polish Dog Basket
Add a second brat for 2.99
Two authentic Polish dogs grilled to perfection
and topped with sautéed peppers and onions,
and mustard. 8.99
Burrito Dog basket
Chicago dog basket
A Windy City favorite.
Two all beef franks topped with tomato, neon
relish, onion, pickle, mustard, sport peppers
and celery salt on fresh poppy seed buns. 8.99
FALAFEL DOG BASKET
Two vegetarian falafel dogs served on
grilled New England style buns with
chopped red onions & tomatoes, sliced
cucumbers, fresh cilantro and our
house-made cucumber sauce. 8.99
CHILI Dog basket
A Rockford tradition! Two Famous Chili Dogs
loaded with your choice of ketchup, mustard,
onion and pickle slice. Served with krinkle-cut
fries and our creamy house-made coleslaw. 7.09
Add a third Famous Chili Dog for only 1.99
Built in 1873, The Corner Bar building at 31 North Main Street is the
oldest brick building in the town of Rockford, Michigan.
During the early 1930s, The Corner Bar was a pool hall owned by
Carl Hyde, and later his son, Charles Hyde, and operated by Harold
Bailey Sr. and Howard Bailey. At the end of Prohibition, Carl wanted
to obtain a beer license. In order to do that, the law required that food
had to be served; hot dogs were the first item on the menu. Shortly
thereafter, Harold Bailey Sr. and George Myers, a former Army cook,
collaborated to develop a “special sauce” and that’s how The Corner
Bar Chili Dog was born.
Donald R. Berg purchased The Corner Bar in 1965, and in 1968
created the Hot Dog Hall of Fame. Soon, numerous champions
were competing to have their name on the wall. The most notable
champion was Sharon Scholten (now VanDuinen) of Jenison,
Michigan. Sharon consumed 42-1/2 chili dogs in the four-hour time
allotment on March 15, 1982. She remained champion for nearly 24
years.
Two Corner Bar Dogs smothered
with our house-made burrito sauce,
onions, lettuce, tomato and freshly
shredded cheddar cheese. 7.99
In 2000, Andy Tidey and Jeff Wolfe became the new owners of The
Corner Bar and soon after launched the Most Wanted campaign to
inspire would be champions to break the 1982 Hall of Fame record.
Belinda Gould answered the call. She visited The Corner three
Fridays in a row, finally breaking the record on December 5, 2005.
Belinda remains the amateur champion today.
The Corner Bar Hot Dog Hall of Fame has also caught the attention
of various national competitive eating associations. World
renowned professional eaters such as Joey Chestnut, Hal Hall and
Pat Bertoletti have all visited yet failed to beat Belinda’s record.
However, Tim “Eater X” Janus from New York City downed 431/2 chili dogs on March 5, 2006 and holds the newly-established
professional record.
Today, Jeff continues to uphold the great traditions and legacy of
this historic establishment while continuing to make enhancements
to the dining experience and contributing to the Rockford
community.
Substitutions & additions
Substitute krinkle-cut fries with any of our
hand-battered favorites, curly fries or sweet
potato fries for 1.99
The Corner Bar experience is like no other. Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve
been dining with us your entire life, when you come in, you’ll receive unique
hospitality and delicious food served in a fun, family-friendly environment. We
stand behind this experience 100% and if for any reason you’re not satisfied, let
us know and we’ll make it right or it’s on us.
Substitute premium all beef dogs for 50¢ ea
Substitute gluten free buns for 2.00 ea
Corner Bar’s
The
guarantee
Add freshly shredded cheddar cheese for 30¢ ea
Hall of Fame
Platter
World Famous
Fun • The Corner Bar is the Official Hot Dog Capital of Michigan.
dogs have been a Corner Bar tradition since 1935.
Facts •• Hot
The Corner Bar serves an average of 1,000 dogs per day.
• More than 5,000 people have recorded their names in
The Corner Bar’s World Famous Hot Dog Hall of Fame.
• Hot dogs go great with Root Beer.
Dare to make history!
Our Hall of Fame platter is piled high
with 12 of our Famous Chili dogs. Eat
them all and you’ll be enshrined on our
Hall of Fame. Includes an official “Hot
Dog Hall of Fame” T-shirt. 36.99
Famous Family
Feast
Introducing the Famous Family Feast. When you can’t eat at The
Corner Bar, take the Fun of The Corner Bar with you… to the park,
the game, the party or home.
Inside this portable Feast in a box, you will find all the fixin’s to make
12 World Famous Chili Dogs, including chili sauce, chopped onions,
sliced pickle, mustard and ketchup. There’s also plenty of krinklecut fries or our house-made chips along with our creamy coleslaw.
Choose ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat. Perfect for parties of 6 to 8.
Why take out pizza when you can bring home a Feast?
The Corner Bar
Catering
We offer full service, on-site catering and meeting space for up
to 100 people in our newly rennovated Corner Loft.
Affordable pricing and all-inclusive ease so you can enjoy
the event and leave the rest to us. Order off our menu or we
will be happy to customize a menu for your private or
semi-private event.
We’ll work with you to make your even a memorable one!
CALL TODAY! 616-866-9866
CALL TODAY! 616-866-9866
THE RULES
Eat 12 hot dogs with at least our special
chili sauce in one four-hour sitting and
you will become a Hall of Fame member.
Your name will then be added to our wall
for bragging rights.
616-866-9866
31 NORTH MAIN STREET
ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN
www.rockfordcornerbar.com
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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MASTERCARD,DISCOVER,
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food.
Friends.
fun.
The Official Hot Dog Capital of Michigan
Hand-Battered Favorites
Fresh cut vegetables hand-dipped in our house-made batter. Served with ranch Dressing for dipping.
Onion Rings
Hand-cut, sweet colossal onions.
We select only the choicest rings. 6.99
Battered dill pickles
One bite and you’ll know why they
are a local favorite! 6.99
Sampler
Smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese,
house-made slaw and our house-made 1000
Island dressing on grilled marble rye. 8.29
Battered
mushrooms
CLASSIC REUBEN
Thinly sliced corned beef piled high
on grilled marble rye with sauerkraut,
Swiss cheese and our house-made 1000
Island dressing. 8.99
Fresh, white and hand-selected
mushrooms. 6 .99
PRETZEL BITES
Bite sized pretzels made exclusively for the Corner Bar. Salted and
brushed with garlic butter and served in a hot skillet with our own
Michigan Beer Cheese on the side. 6.89
mac & cheese bites
Crispy crumb - coated macaroni and cheese balls with hardwood
smoked bacon. Served with our house-made ranch dressing. 7.99
Salads
Traverse City Chicken SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, dried Michigan cherries, roasted walnuts,
Mandarin oranges and bleu cheese crumbles atop fresh greens.
Served with poppy seed dressing. 9.89
COUNTRY SALAD
Two grilled chicken tenderloins with tangy BBQ sauce served
atop fresh greens with roasted corn relish, grape tomatoes, eggs,
croutons and cucumbers. Served with our house-made ranch
dressing. 9.49
Santa Fe
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Crafted in-house with fresh spinach and artichokes.
Served with our house-made tortilla chips. 7.99
loaded curly fries
chicken spinach melt
All salads served with a
baked garlic breadstick
chicken salad
Grilled chicken breast atop salad
greens, covered with freshly
shredded cheddar cheese,
tomatoes, sautéed
peppers, onions
and tortilla strips.
Served with
Mexi-ranch
dressing. 9.29
Spinach salmon
salad
A full pound of our zesty curly fries topped with our house-made
cheese sauce and cilantro-lime sour cream, bacon, tomatoes
and scallions. 9.29
A pan-seared salmon filet served atop fresh spinach with grape
tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta and Mandarin oranges. Served
with tangy citrus dressing. 10.99
Crispy cauliflower
Caesar salad
Battered and crisp-fried to perfection.
Served with our house-made ranch dressing. 7.89
Chips & Salsa
An endless basket of our warm house-made tortilla chips and fresh
pico. 4.99 Add our house-made guacamole. 1.99
Spicy cheese cubes
Pepper-jack and American cheese cubes, hand-breaded and
deep fried. Served with our spicy ranch for dipping. 8.99
Chicken
chili
Our house-made White Bean Chicken Chili garnished
with fresh pico and shredded cheddar cheese. 4.79
Romaine lettuce, parmesan and Romano cheeses and
house-made croutons with our own Caesar dressing. 7.49
Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast 1.50
Add fresh salmon 4.00
The Corner Bar Entrees
Served with our house-made potato chips and a dill pickle spear.
California Reuben
A delicious medley of all our
hand-battered favorites. 8.99
Appetizers
Bacon
platter
Signature Sandwiches
A grilled chicken breast on a fresh ciabatta
roll topped with our house-made spinach
& artichoke dip, roasted red peppers and a
parmesan crisp. 8.99
Veggie SANDWICH
Fresh sautéed bell peppers, onions
and zucchini served on warm ciabatta
flat bread with quinoa and our house-made
cucumber sauce. 8.69
Southwest Chicken Wrap
A garlic herb tortilla stuffed with grilled
chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, sautéed peppers and onions with
our house-made Mexi-ranch. 8.99
Turkey Pretzel
CLUB
Our #1 Seller.
Michigan raised smoked turkey breast, bacon
and Swiss cheese served on a warm pretzel
roll with our house-made honey Dijon
sauce. 8.99
french dip
Sliced prime rib with
haystack onions and
horsey sauce on a toasted
bun with Swiss cheese. Served
with a side of warm Au Jus. 9.99
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Char-grilled chicken, fresh Romaine lettuce,
parmesan cheese and our Caesar dressing
wrapped in a garlic pesto tortilla. 8.69
Make it a Basket
Substitute chips with krinkle-cut fries with any burger
or sandwich for .99. Substitute any of our hand-battered
favorites, curly fries or sweet potato fries for 1.99.
You’ll love our juicy hand-pattied burgers! Served on your choice of a fresh white, multigrain
or onion roll, with a side of our house-made potato chips and a dill pickle spear.
corner Cheeseburger
Sauteed Mushroom burger
Loaded with fresh, plump mushrooms
sautéed with a hint of garlic butter and
topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato
and onion. 8.99
BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger
A 1/2 pound patty smothered with tangy
BBQ sauce and topped with crisp bacon,
melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato and
onion. 9.49
Spicy Black Bean
veggie burger
Crafted in-house with the freshest ingredients
and topped with fresh guacamole, cheddar,
grilled onions, lettuce and tomato. 8.99
An eight-ounce USDA Choice Angus
sizzler, seasoned and char-broiled to your
specifications. Served with our seasoned
potato wedges and fresh vegetables. 10.99
Fresh chicken tenderloins, hand-breaded and
deep-fried or seasoned and grilled. Served
with your choice of dipping sauce, krinkle-cut
fries and house-made coleslaw. 9.89
Top your steak with sautéed garlic
mushrooms, grilled onions or bleu
cheese crumbles 99¢ each
Baked mac & cheese
pasta pasta
Cavatappi noodles tossed in your choice of
our house-made creamy Alfredo or marinara
sauce and garnished with shredded parmesan
cheese and fresh scallions. Served with a
garlic breadstick. 7.99
Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast or fresh
vegetables 1.50
Add fresh salmon 4.00
fish ‘n chips
Dam Big Burgers
Ask for double cheese... No extra charge!
A delicious 1/2 pound burger with your
choice of cheddar, Swiss or American and
topped with lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.99
Chicken tenders
1/2 Pound sizzler
Michigan
craft
beer burger
A hand-pattied burger with a Michigan
ale flavored cheese and topped with fried
jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.99
TEXAS TWISTER
Two ½ pound hand-pattied
burgers smothered in zesty
chipotle BBQ and topped with
aged cheddar and pepper-jack
cheeses, hickory-smoked
bacon, lettuce, tomato and
onion, then piled high with
seasoned curly fries. 11.99
Beer battered haddock filets fried crisp and
served with krinkle-cut fries and coleslaw. 9.99
Caribbean
Cavatappi noodles baked in a fresh
cream sauce and 4-cheese
blend with chopped bacon
and fresh grape tomatoes.
Topped with seasoned
breadcrumbs, Romano
cheese and fresh
scallions. 9.49
atlantic salmon
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon topped
with sautéed grape tomatoes and spinach.
Served with seasoned basmati rice and fresh
vegetables. 11.99
South of the Border
ADD OUR HOUSE-MADE GUACAMOLE TO ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW FOR ONLY 1.99
Chicken quesadilla nacho supreme
Grilled chicken breast, shredded cheddar
& Jack cheeses and bell peppers & onions
on a grilled tortilla. Served with a side of
Spanish rice along with fresh pico
and sour cream. 9.49
Our house-made tortilla chips piled high
with melted cheddar cheese, seasoned
beef, refried beans, tomatoes, black olives,
jalapenos and onions. Served with our fresh
pico and sour cream. 9.89
wet burrito el grande
Seasoned ground beef or chicken and refried
beans wrapped in a flour tortilla and served
top-side with our special sauce, melted
cheddar, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato. 9.49
All meat: 9.99 / All bean: 8.99
Chicken Chimichanga
A chicken and cheese burrito, fried golden
brown then smothered in our house-made
cream sauce and topped with shredded
lettuce and diced tomatoes. Served with a
side of fresh pico and sour cream. 9.99
Tilapia tacos
Two flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned
pan-seared tilapia, freshly shredded cheddar
cheese, tomato, shredded red cabbage and
Mexi-ranch dressing. Served with a side of
Spanish rice. 8.99
Deluxe Olive burger
A classic topped with chopped green olives,
mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.49
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chicken
Two jerk-seasoned chicken breasts topped
with our fresh mango salsa. Served with
fresh vegetables and basmati rice. 9.99
please ask your server about items that are cooked to order or served raw.
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your chance of foodborne illness.
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Hand-Battered Favorites
Fresh cut vegetables hand-dipped in our house-made batter. Served with ranch Dressing for dipping.
Onion Rings
Hand-cut, sweet colossal onions.
We select only the choicest rings. 6.99
Battered dill pickles
One bite and you’ll know why they
are a local favorite! 6.99
Sampler
Smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese,
house-made slaw and our house-made 1000
Island dressing on grilled marble rye. 8.29
Battered
mushrooms
CLASSIC REUBEN
Thinly sliced corned beef piled high
on grilled marble rye with sauerkraut,
Swiss cheese and our house-made 1000
Island dressing. 8.99
Fresh, white and hand-selected
mushrooms. 6 .99
PRETZEL BITES
Bite sized pretzels made exclusively for the Corner Bar. Salted and
brushed with garlic butter and served in a hot skillet with our own
Michigan Beer Cheese on the side. 6.89
mac & cheese bites
Crispy crumb - coated macaroni and cheese balls with hardwood
smoked bacon. Served with our house-made ranch dressing. 7.99
Salads
Traverse City Chicken SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, dried Michigan cherries, roasted walnuts,
Mandarin oranges and bleu cheese crumbles atop fresh greens.
Served with poppy seed dressing. 9.89
COUNTRY SALAD
Two grilled chicken tenderloins with tangy BBQ sauce served
atop fresh greens with roasted corn relish, grape tomatoes, eggs,
croutons and cucumbers. Served with our house-made ranch
dressing. 9.49
Santa Fe
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Crafted in-house with fresh spinach and artichokes.
Served with our house-made tortilla chips. 7.99
loaded curly fries
chicken spinach melt
All salads served with a
baked garlic breadstick
chicken salad
Grilled chicken breast atop salad
greens, covered with freshly
shredded cheddar cheese,
tomatoes, sautéed
peppers, onions
and tortilla strips.
Served with
Mexi-ranch
dressing. 9.29
Spinach salmon
salad
A full pound of our zesty curly fries topped with our house-made
cheese sauce and cilantro-lime sour cream, bacon, tomatoes
and scallions. 9.29
A pan-seared salmon filet served atop fresh spinach with grape
tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta and Mandarin oranges. Served
with tangy citrus dressing. 10.99
Crispy cauliflower
Caesar salad
Battered and crisp-fried to perfection.
Served with our house-made ranch dressing. 7.89
Chips & Salsa
An endless basket of our warm house-made tortilla chips and fresh
pico. 4.99 Add our house-made guacamole. 1.99
Spicy cheese cubes
Pepper-jack and American cheese cubes, hand-breaded and
deep fried. Served with our spicy ranch for dipping. 8.99
Chicken
chili
Our house-made White Bean Chicken Chili garnished
with fresh pico and shredded cheddar cheese. 4.79
Romaine lettuce, parmesan and Romano cheeses and
house-made croutons with our own Caesar dressing. 7.49
Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast 1.50
Add fresh salmon 4.00
The Corner Bar Entrees
Served with our house-made potato chips and a dill pickle spear.
California Reuben
A delicious medley of all our
hand-battered favorites. 8.99
Appetizers
Bacon
platter
Signature Sandwiches
A grilled chicken breast on a fresh ciabatta
roll topped with our house-made spinach
& artichoke dip, roasted red peppers and a
parmesan crisp. 8.99
Veggie SANDWICH
Fresh sautéed bell peppers, onions
and zucchini served on warm ciabatta
flat bread with quinoa and our house-made
cucumber sauce. 8.69
Southwest Chicken Wrap
A garlic herb tortilla stuffed with grilled
chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, sautéed peppers and onions with
our house-made Mexi-ranch. 8.99
Turkey Pretzel
CLUB
Our #1 Seller.
Michigan raised smoked turkey breast, bacon
and Swiss cheese served on a warm pretzel
roll with our house-made honey Dijon
sauce. 8.99
french dip
Sliced prime rib with
haystack onions and
horsey sauce on a toasted
bun with Swiss cheese. Served
with a side of warm Au Jus. 9.99
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Char-grilled chicken, fresh Romaine lettuce,
parmesan cheese and our Caesar dressing
wrapped in a garlic pesto tortilla. 8.69
Make it a Basket
Substitute chips with krinkle-cut fries with any burger
or sandwich for .99. Substitute any of our hand-battered
favorites, curly fries or sweet potato fries for 1.99.
You’ll love our juicy hand-pattied burgers! Served on your choice of a fresh white, multigrain
or onion roll, with a side of our house-made potato chips and a dill pickle spear.
corner Cheeseburger
Sauteed Mushroom burger
Loaded with fresh, plump mushrooms
sautéed with a hint of garlic butter and
topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato
and onion. 8.99
BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger
A 1/2 pound patty smothered with tangy
BBQ sauce and topped with crisp bacon,
melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato and
onion. 9.49
Spicy Black Bean
veggie burger
Crafted in-house with the freshest ingredients
and topped with fresh guacamole, cheddar,
grilled onions, lettuce and tomato. 8.99
An eight-ounce USDA Choice Angus
sizzler, seasoned and char-broiled to your
specifications. Served with our seasoned
potato wedges and fresh vegetables. 10.99
Fresh chicken tenderloins, hand-breaded and
deep-fried or seasoned and grilled. Served
with your choice of dipping sauce, krinkle-cut
fries and house-made coleslaw. 9.89
Top your steak with sautéed garlic
mushrooms, grilled onions or bleu
cheese crumbles 99¢ each
Baked mac & cheese
pasta pasta
Cavatappi noodles tossed in your choice of
our house-made creamy Alfredo or marinara
sauce and garnished with shredded parmesan
cheese and fresh scallions. Served with a
garlic breadstick. 7.99
Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast or fresh
vegetables 1.50
Add fresh salmon 4.00
fish ‘n chips
Dam Big Burgers
Ask for double cheese... No extra charge!
A delicious 1/2 pound burger with your
choice of cheddar, Swiss or American and
topped with lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.99
Chicken tenders
1/2 Pound sizzler
Michigan
craft
beer burger
A hand-pattied burger with a Michigan
ale flavored cheese and topped with fried
jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.99
TEXAS TWISTER
Two ½ pound hand-pattied
burgers smothered in zesty
chipotle BBQ and topped with
aged cheddar and pepper-jack
cheeses, hickory-smoked
bacon, lettuce, tomato and
onion, then piled high with
seasoned curly fries. 11.99
Beer battered haddock filets fried crisp and
served with krinkle-cut fries and coleslaw. 9.99
Caribbean
Cavatappi noodles baked in a fresh
cream sauce and 4-cheese
blend with chopped bacon
and fresh grape tomatoes.
Topped with seasoned
breadcrumbs, Romano
cheese and fresh
scallions. 9.49
atlantic salmon
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon topped
with sautéed grape tomatoes and spinach.
Served with seasoned basmati rice and fresh
vegetables. 11.99
South of the Border
ADD OUR HOUSE-MADE GUACAMOLE TO ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW FOR ONLY 1.99
Chicken quesadilla nacho supreme
Grilled chicken breast, shredded cheddar
& Jack cheeses and bell peppers & onions
on a grilled tortilla. Served with a side of
Spanish rice along with fresh pico
and sour cream. 9.49
Our house-made tortilla chips piled high
with melted cheddar cheese, seasoned
beef, refried beans, tomatoes, black olives,
jalapenos and onions. Served with our fresh
pico and sour cream. 9.89
wet burrito el grande
Seasoned ground beef or chicken and refried
beans wrapped in a flour tortilla and served
top-side with our special sauce, melted
cheddar, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato. 9.49
All meat: 9.99 / All bean: 8.99
Chicken Chimichanga
A chicken and cheese burrito, fried golden
brown then smothered in our house-made
cream sauce and topped with shredded
lettuce and diced tomatoes. Served with a
side of fresh pico and sour cream. 9.99
Tilapia tacos
Two flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned
pan-seared tilapia, freshly shredded cheddar
cheese, tomato, shredded red cabbage and
Mexi-ranch dressing. Served with a side of
Spanish rice. 8.99
Deluxe Olive burger
A classic topped with chopped green olives,
mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.49
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chicken
Two jerk-seasoned chicken breasts topped
with our fresh mango salsa. Served with
fresh vegetables and basmati rice. 9.99
please ask your server about items that are cooked to order or served raw.
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your chance of foodborne illness.
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Hand-Battered Favorites
Fresh cut vegetables hand-dipped in our house-made batter. Served with ranch Dressing for dipping.
Onion Rings
Hand-cut, sweet colossal onions.
We select only the choicest rings. 6.99
Battered dill pickles
One bite and you’ll know why they
are a local favorite! 6.99
Sampler
Smoked turkey breast, Swiss cheese,
house-made slaw and our house-made 1000
Island dressing on grilled marble rye. 8.29
Battered
mushrooms
CLASSIC REUBEN
Thinly sliced corned beef piled high
on grilled marble rye with sauerkraut,
Swiss cheese and our house-made 1000
Island dressing. 8.99
Fresh, white and hand-selected
mushrooms. 6 .99
PRETZEL BITES
Bite sized pretzels made exclusively for the Corner Bar. Salted and
brushed with garlic butter and served in a hot skillet with our own
Michigan Beer Cheese on the side. 6.89
mac & cheese bites
Crispy crumb - coated macaroni and cheese balls with hardwood
smoked bacon. Served with our house-made ranch dressing. 7.99
Salads
Traverse City Chicken SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, dried Michigan cherries, roasted walnuts,
Mandarin oranges and bleu cheese crumbles atop fresh greens.
Served with poppy seed dressing. 9.89
COUNTRY SALAD
Two grilled chicken tenderloins with tangy BBQ sauce served
atop fresh greens with roasted corn relish, grape tomatoes, eggs,
croutons and cucumbers. Served with our house-made ranch
dressing. 9.49
Santa Fe
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
Crafted in-house with fresh spinach and artichokes.
Served with our house-made tortilla chips. 7.99
loaded curly fries
chicken spinach melt
All salads served with a
baked garlic breadstick
chicken salad
Grilled chicken breast atop salad
greens, covered with freshly
shredded cheddar cheese,
tomatoes, sautéed
peppers, onions
and tortilla strips.
Served with
Mexi-ranch
dressing. 9.29
Spinach salmon
salad
A full pound of our zesty curly fries topped with our house-made
cheese sauce and cilantro-lime sour cream, bacon, tomatoes
and scallions. 9.29
A pan-seared salmon filet served atop fresh spinach with grape
tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta and Mandarin oranges. Served
with tangy citrus dressing. 10.99
Crispy cauliflower
Caesar salad
Battered and crisp-fried to perfection.
Served with our house-made ranch dressing. 7.89
Chips & Salsa
An endless basket of our warm house-made tortilla chips and fresh
pico. 4.99 Add our house-made guacamole. 1.99
Spicy cheese cubes
Pepper-jack and American cheese cubes, hand-breaded and
deep fried. Served with our spicy ranch for dipping. 8.99
Chicken
chili
Our house-made White Bean Chicken Chili garnished
with fresh pico and shredded cheddar cheese. 4.79
Romaine lettuce, parmesan and Romano cheeses and
house-made croutons with our own Caesar dressing. 7.49
Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast 1.50
Add fresh salmon 4.00
The Corner Bar Entrees
Served with our house-made potato chips and a dill pickle spear.
California Reuben
A delicious medley of all our
hand-battered favorites. 8.99
Appetizers
Bacon
platter
Signature Sandwiches
A grilled chicken breast on a fresh ciabatta
roll topped with our house-made spinach
& artichoke dip, roasted red peppers and a
parmesan crisp. 8.99
Veggie SANDWICH
Fresh sautéed bell peppers, onions
and zucchini served on warm ciabatta
flat bread with quinoa and our house-made
cucumber sauce. 8.69
Southwest Chicken Wrap
A garlic herb tortilla stuffed with grilled
chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce,
tomato, sautéed peppers and onions with
our house-made Mexi-ranch. 8.99
Turkey Pretzel
CLUB
Our #1 Seller.
Michigan raised smoked turkey breast, bacon
and Swiss cheese served on a warm pretzel
roll with our house-made honey Dijon
sauce. 8.99
french dip
Sliced prime rib with
haystack onions and
horsey sauce on a toasted
bun with Swiss cheese. Served
with a side of warm Au Jus. 9.99
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Char-grilled chicken, fresh Romaine lettuce,
parmesan cheese and our Caesar dressing
wrapped in a garlic pesto tortilla. 8.69
Make it a Basket
Substitute chips with krinkle-cut fries with any burger
or sandwich for .99. Substitute any of our hand-battered
favorites, curly fries or sweet potato fries for 1.99.
You’ll love our juicy hand-pattied burgers! Served on your choice of a fresh white, multigrain
or onion roll, with a side of our house-made potato chips and a dill pickle spear.
corner Cheeseburger
Sauteed Mushroom burger
Loaded with fresh, plump mushrooms
sautéed with a hint of garlic butter and
topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato
and onion. 8.99
BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger
A 1/2 pound patty smothered with tangy
BBQ sauce and topped with crisp bacon,
melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato and
onion. 9.49
Spicy Black Bean
veggie burger
Crafted in-house with the freshest ingredients
and topped with fresh guacamole, cheddar,
grilled onions, lettuce and tomato. 8.99
An eight-ounce USDA Choice Angus
sizzler, seasoned and char-broiled to your
specifications. Served with our seasoned
potato wedges and fresh vegetables. 10.99
Fresh chicken tenderloins, hand-breaded and
deep-fried or seasoned and grilled. Served
with your choice of dipping sauce, krinkle-cut
fries and house-made coleslaw. 9.89
Top your steak with sautéed garlic
mushrooms, grilled onions or bleu
cheese crumbles 99¢ each
Baked mac & cheese
pasta pasta
Cavatappi noodles tossed in your choice of
our house-made creamy Alfredo or marinara
sauce and garnished with shredded parmesan
cheese and fresh scallions. Served with a
garlic breadstick. 7.99
Add a seasoned grilled chicken breast or fresh
vegetables 1.50
Add fresh salmon 4.00
fish ‘n chips
Dam Big Burgers
Ask for double cheese... No extra charge!
A delicious 1/2 pound burger with your
choice of cheddar, Swiss or American and
topped with lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.99
Chicken tenders
1/2 Pound sizzler
Michigan
craft
beer burger
A hand-pattied burger with a Michigan
ale flavored cheese and topped with fried
jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.99
TEXAS TWISTER
Two ½ pound hand-pattied
burgers smothered in zesty
chipotle BBQ and topped with
aged cheddar and pepper-jack
cheeses, hickory-smoked
bacon, lettuce, tomato and
onion, then piled high with
seasoned curly fries. 11.99
Beer battered haddock filets fried crisp and
served with krinkle-cut fries and coleslaw. 9.99
Caribbean
Cavatappi noodles baked in a fresh
cream sauce and 4-cheese
blend with chopped bacon
and fresh grape tomatoes.
Topped with seasoned
breadcrumbs, Romano
cheese and fresh
scallions. 9.49
atlantic salmon
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon topped
with sautéed grape tomatoes and spinach.
Served with seasoned basmati rice and fresh
vegetables. 11.99
South of the Border
ADD OUR HOUSE-MADE GUACAMOLE TO ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW FOR ONLY 1.99
Chicken quesadilla nacho supreme
Grilled chicken breast, shredded cheddar
& Jack cheeses and bell peppers & onions
on a grilled tortilla. Served with a side of
Spanish rice along with fresh pico
and sour cream. 9.49
Our house-made tortilla chips piled high
with melted cheddar cheese, seasoned
beef, refried beans, tomatoes, black olives,
jalapenos and onions. Served with our fresh
pico and sour cream. 9.89
wet burrito el grande
Seasoned ground beef or chicken and refried
beans wrapped in a flour tortilla and served
top-side with our special sauce, melted
cheddar, jalapenos, lettuce and tomato. 9.49
All meat: 9.99 / All bean: 8.99
Chicken Chimichanga
A chicken and cheese burrito, fried golden
brown then smothered in our house-made
cream sauce and topped with shredded
lettuce and diced tomatoes. Served with a
side of fresh pico and sour cream. 9.99
Tilapia tacos
Two flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned
pan-seared tilapia, freshly shredded cheddar
cheese, tomato, shredded red cabbage and
Mexi-ranch dressing. Served with a side of
Spanish rice. 8.99
Deluxe Olive burger
A classic topped with chopped green olives,
mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion. 8.49
Visit us online at: www.ROCKFORDcornerbar.com
chicken
Two jerk-seasoned chicken breasts topped
with our fresh mango salsa. Served with
fresh vegetables and basmati rice. 9.99
please ask your server about items that are cooked to order or served raw.
consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your chance of foodborne illness.
www.ROCKFORDcornerbar.com
Our LegendaryDogs
History of The
Corner Bar
The Official Hot Dog CapitAl of Michigan
The Corner Bar Hot Dog Tradition, Since 1935
So what’s the big deal about a Corner Bar hot dog? Well, for starters,
when you order one of our dogs, you are taking a bite of Rockford
history. The Corner Bar has been carefully crafting our famous dogs the
same way for nearly 80 years. After all, why mess with a beloved legacy?
To this day, we continue to use locally made Kent hot dogs. We also
continue to prepare daily our famous chili sauce (top secret recipe)
exactly the same way as Don Berg prepared it when the tradition began.
A Corner Bar dog must be the freshest dog possible. We shred our
cheese daily. We hand dice our onions. And we serve our hot dogs on a
fresh bun straight from the steamer. This is a tradition we are honored
to carry on, and we hope with your first bite of our dogs, you feel a part
of this tradition too.
all of the items below are served with krinkle-cut fries and our creamy house-made coleslaw.
Kraut dog basket
Bacon Cheddar dog basket
Two Corner Bar Dogs piled high with steamed
sauerkraut and topped with freshly chopped
onion and mustard. 7.69
Two Corner Bar Dogs smothered with our
famous chili sauce and piled high with
freshly shredded cheddar cheese and
a hickory-smoked bacon strip. 8.69
Slaw dog basket
Two Corner Bar Dogs topped with our creamy
house-made coleslaw and a pickle slice. 7.69
Bavarian Dog Basket
A ¼ lb grilled bratwurst topped with stone
ground mustard and kraut on a steamed
pretzel bun. 7.79
Char-Broiled Polish Dog Basket
Add a second brat for 2.99
Two authentic Polish dogs grilled to perfection
and topped with sautéed peppers and onions,
and mustard. 8.99
Burrito Dog basket
Chicago dog basket
A Windy City favorite.
Two all beef franks topped with tomato, neon
relish, onion, pickle, mustard, sport peppers
and celery salt on fresh poppy seed buns. 8.99
FALAFEL DOG BASKET
Two vegetarian falafel dogs served on
grilled New England style buns with
chopped red onions & tomatoes, sliced
cucumbers, fresh cilantro and our
house-made cucumber sauce. 8.99
CHILI Dog basket
A Rockford tradition! Two Famous Chili Dogs
loaded with your choice of ketchup, mustard,
onion and pickle slice. Served with krinkle-cut
fries and our creamy house-made coleslaw. 7.09
Add a third Famous Chili Dog for only 1.99
Built in 1873, The Corner Bar building at 31 North Main Street is the
oldest brick building in the town of Rockford, Michigan.
During the early 1930s, The Corner Bar was a pool hall owned by
Carl Hyde, and later his son, Charles Hyde, and operated by Harold
Bailey Sr. and Howard Bailey. At the end of Prohibition, Carl wanted
to obtain a beer license. In order to do that, the law required that food
had to be served; hot dogs were the first item on the menu. Shortly
thereafter, Harold Bailey Sr. and George Myers, a former Army cook,
collaborated to develop a “special sauce” and that’s how The Corner
Bar Chili Dog was born.
Donald R. Berg purchased The Corner Bar in 1965, and in 1968
created the Hot Dog Hall of Fame. Soon, numerous champions
were competing to have their name on the wall. The most notable
champion was Sharon Scholten (now VanDuinen) of Jenison,
Michigan. Sharon consumed 42-1/2 chili dogs in the four-hour time
allotment on March 15, 1982. She remained champion for nearly 24
years.
Two Corner Bar Dogs smothered
with our house-made burrito sauce,
onions, lettuce, tomato and freshly
shredded cheddar cheese. 7.99
In 2000, Andy Tidey and Jeff Wolfe became the new owners of The
Corner Bar and soon after launched the Most Wanted campaign to
inspire would be champions to break the 1982 Hall of Fame record.
Belinda Gould answered the call. She visited The Corner three
Fridays in a row, finally breaking the record on December 5, 2005.
Belinda remains the amateur champion today.
The Corner Bar Hot Dog Hall of Fame has also caught the attention
of various national competitive eating associations. World
renowned professional eaters such as Joey Chestnut, Hal Hall and
Pat Bertoletti have all visited yet failed to beat Belinda’s record.
However, Tim “Eater X” Janus from New York City downed 431/2 chili dogs on March 5, 2006 and holds the newly-established
professional record.
Today, Jeff continues to uphold the great traditions and legacy of
this historic establishment while continuing to make enhancements
to the dining experience and contributing to the Rockford
community.
Substitutions & additions
Substitute krinkle-cut fries with any of our
hand-battered favorites, curly fries or sweet
potato fries for 1.99
The Corner Bar experience is like no other. Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve
been dining with us your entire life, when you come in, you’ll receive unique
hospitality and delicious food served in a fun, family-friendly environment. We
stand behind this experience 100% and if for any reason you’re not satisfied, let
us know and we’ll make it right or it’s on us.
Substitute premium all beef dogs for 50¢ ea
Substitute gluten free buns for 2.00 ea
Corner Bar’s
The
guarantee
Add freshly shredded cheddar cheese for 30¢ ea
Hall of Fame
Platter
World Famous
Fun • The Corner Bar is the Official Hot Dog Capital of Michigan.
dogs have been a Corner Bar tradition since 1935.
Facts •• Hot
The Corner Bar serves an average of 1,000 dogs per day.
• More than 5,000 people have recorded their names in
The Corner Bar’s World Famous Hot Dog Hall of Fame.
• Hot dogs go great with Root Beer.
Dare to make history!
Our Hall of Fame platter is piled high
with 12 of our Famous Chili dogs. Eat
them all and you’ll be enshrined on our
Hall of Fame. Includes an official “Hot
Dog Hall of Fame” T-shirt. 36.99
Famous Family
Feast
Introducing the Famous Family Feast. When you can’t eat at The
Corner Bar, take the Fun of The Corner Bar with you… to the park,
the game, the party or home.
Inside this portable Feast in a box, you will find all the fixin’s to make
12 World Famous Chili Dogs, including chili sauce, chopped onions,
sliced pickle, mustard and ketchup. There’s also plenty of krinklecut fries or our house-made chips along with our creamy coleslaw.
Choose ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat. Perfect for parties of 6 to 8.
Why take out pizza when you can bring home a Feast?
The Corner Bar
Catering
We offer full service, on-site catering and meeting space for up
to 100 people in our newly rennovated Corner Loft.
Affordable pricing and all-inclusive ease so you can enjoy
the event and leave the rest to us. Order off our menu or we
will be happy to customize a menu for your private or
semi-private event.
We’ll work with you to make your even a memorable one!
CALL TODAY! 616-866-9866
CALL TODAY! 616-866-9866
THE RULES
Eat 12 hot dogs with at least our special
chili sauce in one four-hour sitting and
you will become a Hall of Fame member.
Your name will then be added to our wall
for bragging rights.
616-866-9866
31 NORTH MAIN STREET
ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN
www.rockfordcornerbar.com
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