The Happy Dog (Cleveland) Vs. Suzie's Dogs & Drafts (Youngstown)

Suzie's Dogs & Drafts in Youngstown has been receiving lots of criticism for looking a lot like The Happy Dog in nearby Cleveland. Let's take a closer look:

Menus

Incredibly similar layout structure. The Happy Dog features items such as "House made ketchup", whereas Suzie's features "House ketchup".

Chalk Beams

Via Facebook.com

Both incorporate chalkboard beams; only Happy Dog has been using them for years.

Arcade Games

Via google.com

Photo pictured above is Suzie's arcade.

According to CBS Local:

"While the Happy Dog is better known for its great live music and stellar, gourmet build-your-own hotdogs, it also boasts a handful of arcade games that make it worth a visit. Its most notable game is an original sit-down PacMan game. Happy Dog also has a pinball machine and another game or two tucked into the back corner."

Sleeved and Tattooed People

Via facebook.com

A public Facebook post from Suzie's founder, looking to hire a staff of "hipsters".

Cocktails

Both businesses are proud of extensive cocktail menus.

Live Music

Via Google.com

Happy Dog has been doing shows, successfully, for quite some time. Suzie's is starting to book shows.

Suzie's claims to support local...

but they don't carry a locally made beer. Is this because they intend to brew their own beer and don't want the competition?

Weiners

The Happy Dog uses a locally made dog, from a custom recipe by Blue Ribbon Meats.

Suzie's uses Sugardale (this information was straight from their staff). They also use frozen corn dogs and have been known to run down the store to get more when out.