Dogtown is the Northeast cheat code for satisfying a serious In-N-Out craving. If you know, you…read moreknow. My go-to order is the Dogtown Burger with two patties, extra cheese, no lettuce or tomato, grilled onions cooked well done, and plenty of Dogtown spread. Pair that with well-done fries topped with two slices of American cheese, spread, and grilled onions, and you've basically unlocked a full California-style burger experience without leaving the East Coast. The Bethel location really nails the vibe. They grill the patties in mustard and serve fresh, snappy green chilies on the side, just like the classic West Coast spots. It's the little details that make it feel authentic. Milford is excellent too, but Bethel gets the edge for those extra touches. The meat is consistently fresh, the burgers are messy in the best way possible, and the fries hit that perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and indulgent. If you're chasing that Animal Style flavor in the Northeast, Dogtown absolutely delivers.

Hands down, THE BEST CHILI CHEESE DOG IN CT! If this place is not on your radar, make it a weekly…read moretreat ASAP.

My wife and I are driving to Rhode Island. After we hopped off the Bridgeport Ferry I planned out a…read morenice lunch at Liv's Shack. She's a little lerry of Lobster Rolls, if one speck of mayonnaise touches the LR? She's out. I say in my most charming voice: My love, Liv's Shack also serves a Connecticut Style Lobster, it's gently cooked in warm butter. How does that sound for some afternoon delight? She gave me the nod so I set the navigation to crustaceans. Once the nav brought us to our destination, I can see parking is an issue. I patiently waited as a family of four settled into their minivan and drove away. When we walked up to restaurant, first you'll place your order at an outdoor lemonade stand. There's a menu board, I know I'm going to chase my LR with a New England white birch beer. I order two small, buttered Connecticut Style Lobster Rolls. I grab my buzzer and we have a seat at one of the outdoor picnic tables. The LRs come out quickly. Folks, this has to be one of the top five lobster roll I had in my life! The lobster was very hearty with freshly caught lobster. The cook was perfect and the bun was also buttered and toasted to create a gorgeous hand held. If you're worried about the size, it was the perfect size. The larger size would have been overkill IMHO. Listen, some people like Geno's Cheesesteaks, some like Pats across the street. This is my review and I am telling you, from the lobster to the way it was prepared was award winning. All from a little spot on the water. If you like another area spot then you do you! Find Liv's Shack!

I was on vacation this entire week. I decided to take a drive to Liv Shackin Old Saybrook, CT. I…read morewas on a mission to get their lobster roll. When I arrived there was a beautiful young lady at the table outside. As I ordered viewed the hand written menu. I decided to purchase the 1/2 lb lobster roll. They had several different fries. I asked the young lady which fries were the best, she stated the Old Bay fries were here favorite. I chose the Old Bay fries. The service was impeccable and every waitress I saw had a smile on their face. I sat out under their tented seated area. When my food came out I said Hallelujah!! The Old Bay fries were supper crunchy on the outside and moist inside. They didnt skimp on the lobster meat. It was juicy ,succulent and sweet. The roll was toasted to perfection and was able to sustain all the lobster meat. I can say this was the best lobster roll I ever had and I've had many. It was quiet and very peaceful ambiance surrounding the Harbor Marina next door. If you liv out os state and especially if you live in CT you need to make your way to Liv Shack.To all my Yelpers let's continue to eat our way through the world #foodie4life.

Came by for a quick lunch on a Tuesday at 1 PM. When I entered there was one other person looking…read moreover the menu, but by the time I left things had really filled up with people waiting for their food! I needed something quick to go so I just got the fried chicken sandwich. It took about 20 min for my order to come out, though there seemed to be quite a lot of phone and delivery orders coming out in the meantime. Their prices overall seem great, and I was pleased with the freshness of my sandwich! The restaurant itself is a smaller diner with both booths and bar seating but I opted to take my food to go. I will definitely be back to try some of their 50 cent wings or their buy one get one free plates next time I'm in the area!

Kind of disappointing. I drove 7 miles to get there because Google gemini said they served Sabrett…read morehot dogs. They don't. Not their fault. I ordered 2 hummell dogs with kraut and mustard to go anyway. All the signs said they were $4.50 ea, but after buying a small soda my bill was $14.00! It wasn't until I got into my car to eat them that I started to realize they must have charged me an awful lot for mustard and sauerkraut. I don't feel like going back and making a fuss, but I won't go back to eat there either . Just for the record the man serving me was very nice and the hot dogs were actually pretty good when I finally ate them but I really wanted Sabrett dogs and I guess I'm just going to have to keep looking for them somewhere in Connecticut. I didn't catch it

If you haven't already heard this place is legendary. This is no ordinary hot truck. This is a next…read morelevel. Gourmet hotdog is an understatement. This is the trifecta of hotdog trucks. Great location Great dogs and slaw Incredible service. I have to say I'm a big fan of their coleslaw. It was next level. Give it a try If you have kids perfect, the park is just steps away for the kids to play.

Stopped by after seeing a TikTok review. Very nice guys on the truck. My husband got the Ball Park…read moreand I just got a hot dog with cheese sauce. Both were very good with a nice snap. I don't believe they were Sabrett, there was no signage advertising the hot dog brand. Buns were soft and fresh, almost like a potato bun. $16 for 2 hot dogs and 2 water bottles.

Totally legit version of itself. The $5.00 slider option was great, especially the Buffalo Burger…read more The French Onion dip with the onion rings was also wonderful. Shannon did a great job running the bar while serving us!

I'm a big wing fan and a big hot dog fan. The Wing Addicts recommend Jack Rabbits for wings, and a…read morerestaurant I love recommended them for hot dogs too. I recently planned an errand in the general Old Saybrook area so I could try both at Jack Rabbits. I had the vague impression that there may be more than one part to Jack Rabbits. I went to the part that's more of a bar. It was crowded. There was one table open, but I opted for one of the last seats at the bar. If Jack Rabbits isn't quite a dive bar, it's dive-bar-adjacent. There were clearly a lot of area regulars there. The bartenders were all friendly and helpful. They knew the names of a lot of customers. Always a good sign. The thing about trying both the hot dog and wing part of the menu when you're alone, you can't really do a deep dive into either part of the menu. And the depth of the menu, definitely warranted a deep dive. I'll return to try more of the menu with reinforcements next time. I ordered a New York style hot dog, which was served with a split and grilled Hummel as the base. The toppings included sweet pepper relish, mustard, bacon pieces, kraut and onions. There was a lot going on in a way that I enjoyed. The dog was well cooked. They had a number of specialty dogs I'd like to try. I also ordered 8 Sriracha Lime Cilantro wings, and ate four there and brought the rest home for my son. Good flavor. Good texture. Meaty wings at a goods price. My son liked them too. Wing Addicts had another good call. I'll definitely return. 4.5 Stars

My husband isn't exactly a hot dog guy. So I got a sideways look when I suggested that we try this…read moreplace out for lunch....but after our meal, he said that he'd never had a specialty hot dog before and really enjoyed this! How could you not like this place?! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and an awesome menu. We tried the reuben dog, taco dog and guilty pleasure dog with the Cajun fries. Dogs are messy but fun.... loved the taco dog! Cajun fries were too salty but appreciate that they are made in house! (Wish they had sweet potato fries with a fun dipping sauce though!) Can't wait to go back and try more creations!

I have been a super fan of Riley's since shortly after they opened. They make one of the absolute…read morebest veggie burgers, something that often gets overlooked due to all of the well deserved acclaim for their burgers and hot dogs. I went back recently, after having not been for a while, and it was as good as ever. They have a delicious quinoa and veggie based patty, and I have a signature way I usually like to order it: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, Swiss, brown mustard, & their own hot relish. All of the ingredients are super fresh, and they execute everything they do extremely well, crucial with burgers, hot dogs and fries. The fries are hand cut, and I always go with the Cajun fries, accompanied by their addictive chipotle aioli. It actually has a kick, but also a strong depth of flavor. The Cajun seasoning on the fries is always just right. I have never had a bad experience there. Everyone is always super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. They don't rush to make sure they have your burger/topping combination exactly right when you customize your own. It's actually a very nice space inside, too. I like eating there even though I have probably gotten mine to go slightly more often. Lately I prefer eating my burger & fries fresh there. Anytime someone asks for an in town food recommendation, my family & I say Riley's. It's a must try for foodies period, but especially if you're a burger lover. And again, they have a top tier veggie burger. It's a very special place.

I eat hot dogs (dirty water dogs) all the time, I must say Paul is…read moreThe friendliest and most accommodating hot dog vendor I have ever met. I've seen him give a Whole order to someone who had forgotten her wallet at home. He said "don't worry about it, You'll pay me next time". He told me it was the first time she bought from him. That being said, his hot dogs are as good as or better than most Hot dogs I have had. His prices are reasonable if not on the low side. Give him your business, you won't be disappointed.

Friendly, convenient off course. Since economy is down the drain, economic level. And support your…read morelocal people in this frozen days.

Reallly wanted to like it but the jot dog didn't taste like a good quality beef dog. And it wasn't…read moreas good as others ive had in other places. Inside of restaurant was partially used for storage. Felt sticky inside. Not inviting to eat in. On positive note, the eggs were cooked perfectly. And I was eye witness to good handwashing!

So great! Loved the selections of corn dogs. Made with rice flour. I went with the mozzarella and…read morepotato and cheese sans dog. Delightfully fun and the staff was very friendly! Can't wait to go again!

The owner and workers are awesome people. They engaged in conversation. They are down to earth and…read morethey put out some amazing food. Definitely stopping at their food truck again!! I look forward to testing more of their menu. The fries were well seasoned and perfectly crispy. I love the rolls and it's even better that it wasn't hot dog buns!! They should produce key rings for purchase - the number tags are awesome and I would definitely buy one.

For over three years, I would be driving to central Connecticut to ride the rail trails, and I…read morewould pass this food truck on route 138 in Griswold. Each time I've been heading out, I'd tell myself, "I'll stop on the way back." But every time, I'd be so tired from my ride or just really wanted to get into a hot shower, that I'd murmur to myself, "Next time." Well, after this scenario played itself out for the umpteenth time, I decided to ride out to it by way of Arcadia. OMFG! Was this place ever so good! The absolutely best French Fries I've ever eaten and after looking at the menu, I can understand why. Being a small food truck, they probably only have one fryolator. So everything gets cooked in the oil they use. The Hot Dog I ordered was the BBQ Dawgg. A beef Hot Dog wrapped in Bacon and then deep fried until the Bacon is crispy. Into a tasty, but not overly huge Bun and topped with grilled Onions and BBQ Sauce. So you get the Bacon fat and Hot Dog fat mixing in with whatever kind of oil they are using, which imparts all those flavors into the French Fries. Service is fast and friendly.

I've been going here since they were on crown street. Their hot dogs are the BOMB. Sometimes they…read morestock out of mochi. The owner and staff are friendly. Store is small but always clean.

Properly prepared dogs, but way off-balanced…read more Spot #5 of 6 in our hot dog trek, and we were in probably the swankiest place we've been thus far. This place is very affluent, so there's lots of shopping opportunities in this area. tucked in the parking lot of one of these places is a large duplex-sized place called Jakes, which has a ton of good press online. We go in, and the place is somewhat dim. The place is small but very dark. It kind of reminds me of a collectables shop in terms of the ambiance. Functional, but not very inviting. The menu has pretty much all hot dogs, and lots of them. The sheer amount of unique dogs is impressive. This being one of our later stops in our trek, we opted for a chicken teriyaki dog and a Seattle dog for comparisons. The food comes out quick, we take pics and dig in. First off, the hot dog to bun ratio was way off. the hot dogs were way too small for the bun, which was very evident with the Seattle dog. So you would get lots of bread with a little bit of dog on each bite. Second, the hot dogs were actually very salty. This usually has no real bearing on the dish, since I do like my salt. The problem being that the two hot dogs we got had high salt condiments on them (bacon and chicken teriyaki). the combo of salt on salt just lead to some very salty bites. The dogs themselves were prepared properly. I do enjoy the split and grill method of dog cooking. but there was a major lack of balance with the two we got. If we got hot dogs that had other non-salty ingredients, then these dogs would be good. but as prepared, they were a little off. It's an option if you want a hot dog, I would probably avoid the two that we got unless you like salty dogs.