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Lost Yesterdog Documentary Resurfaces in Grand Rapids
Someone made a documentary about the iconic Eastown hot dog joint and most people have never seen it.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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A documentary called "The Yesterdog Documentary" was created in 2007 about the history and culture of the popular Yesterdog hot dog restaurant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The documentary is hard to find, but clips are available on YouTube from the now-defunct production company Creo Productions that created it. The only place the full documentary can be accessed is at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
Why it matters
Yesterdog is an iconic and beloved institution in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids, so a documentary capturing its history and significance is of interest to the local community. The rediscovery of this lost documentary provides a unique glimpse into the Eastown culture and energy of the mid-2000s.
The details
The documentary, simply titled "The Yesterdog Documentary," was created by Creo Productions in 2007. It features interviews with then-owner Bill Lewis and explores the history and atmosphere of the Yesterdog hot dog joint. While the full documentary is hard to find, Creo Productions posted several clips on YouTube before the company ceased operations in 2011. These clips provide a preview of the documentary's content, including a "Yesterdog Virgin" trying the famous hot dogs for the first time.
- The documentary was released in 2007.
- Creo Productions posted clips from the documentary on YouTube before ceasing operations in 2011.
The players
Yesterdog
A popular hot dog restaurant located in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Creo Productions
The independent production company that created and released "The Yesterdog Documentary" in 2007.
Bill Lewis
The owner of Yesterdog at the time the documentary was filmed.
What they’re saying
“An independent, all original documentary uncovering the mysteries of Yesterdog, a widely popular hot dog restaurant nestled in the historically hip, eclectic Eastown district of Grand Rapids, Michigan.”
— Moun Movies (wgrd.com)
“What if someone doesn't like hot dogs? I'll start selling hamburgers and cheeseburgers, When Hell freezes over.”
— Bill Lewis, Owner, Yesterdog (wgrd.com)
The takeaway
The rediscovery of this lost documentary about the iconic Yesterdog hot dog joint in Grand Rapids' Eastown neighborhood provides a unique glimpse into the culture and energy of the area in the mid-2000s. While the full film is hard to find, the available clips offer a tantalizing preview of the history and significance of this beloved local institution.
