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Rockaway Beach, Oregon: Ride the Pronto Pup, Rooftop Mega-Pup

Invented in 1939, Pronto Pups are older than corn dogs, and fried in pancake batter. A 30-foot-long mega-Pup sits on the roof, and in front there's a cash-only mechanical bucking Pup that you can ride. Opened in March 2016.

Pronto Pup

Address:
602 US Hwy 101 S., Rockaway Beach, OR
Directions:
South side of town. On the northbound side of US Hwy 101, just south of its intersection with S. 6th Ave.
Hours:
Th-Sa 11-7, Su 11-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
971-306-1164
Admission:
Free to look.
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Pronto Pup - Invented Corn Dog

Pronto Pup claims to be where corn dog was invented, and to have world's largest corn dog.

[Lulu, 06/27/2016]

The giant corndog -- legally a "Pronto Pup" -- was unveiled on Pronto Pup's roof in early 2016. The eatery also claims to have the World's First Riding Mechanical Corndog, a reworked child's horsey supermarket ride.

Corn Dog.

Mechanical Corn Dog

Pronto Pup is the name of the restaurant. The owner has made a mechanical corn dog to ride for a quarter. The corn dogs are the best ever! Be sure to buy a "I rode the corn dog at Pronto Pup" t-shirt with the logo of the bucking corn dog. Only open Friday-Sunday

[Selena Ross, 04/14/2016]

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