I had locked on Nathan's as a must see after googling things to do on July 4th from Australia, but sadly I think I wasted my time. After escaping the monstrous crowds and the annual eating comp, we joined another crowd at the boardwalk store for approximately 20 minutes to receive our grub. Finally the time arrived and our chili dog, buffalo wings and cheeseburger had landed. Visually I was expecting a little more then the taste.. It was very underwhelming with little taste as I was expecting bags of flavour and something that would easily take the mantle as number one hotdog in my life, but no. I can honestly say I have had far better hotdogs and my children's school carnivals that are generally cooked by the kids themselves, son that's an indication of their dogs quality and flavour. Now I have to say I really enjoyed the buffalo wings besides the tiny size if them, the vinegar in the sauce gave a wonderful kick and was the overall winner compared to the hot dog. The cheeseburger also gets a noteworthy mention as it had bags of flavour and really gave you a wake up call. So in summary the hotdogs were very poor and definitely not worth trying or spending far to much money on. Food 3.5/10 service 3/10 decor 5/10 read more

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Hmmmm.....I would say "don't believe the hype" but I'm no Debbie Downer. I would want you to at least try and experience for yourself. Now as for me and mine....I wasn't super impressed by these "original world famous hot dogs". I thought they were decent. Nothing extra special that will make me say, "Hey, there's Nathans...we must stop." I just feel like my hotdogs taste better! So that's my take on the Nathan's dogs. For you Nathan lovers...I'm not saying they taste bad...I'm just saying I didn't get the special taste everyone raves about. The Coney Island experience....I went on a day when there was not a lot of people. The line was definitely long, but not as long as I'm sure it would've been on a normal summer day. There was a man standing near the lines selling coupons. Yep he was selling coupons! So he has several Nathans coupons and he's willing to give you one if you get to the counter...use it...realize it saved you some money....and take that savings or some of it to pay him for his service of giving you the coupon to save money then give to him. :) Got that? Well that is how it works. So.... I'm a friendly gal and appreciated his willingness to help others in the process of raising a little money...so I took him up on the offer. We saved a few bucks and handed a few afterward. Overall, it was an Nathans at Coney Island was an experience! read more

The people who work here aren't the brightest bunch. They forgot to include part of my order last week. How hard is it to pack an order and read what's included in the order ? read more

This hot dog is sloppy and greasy and amazing. Get it with kraut, ketchup, and spicy mustard. YUM! Nothing like a Nathan's Hot Dog in Coney Island. My wife got the classic crinkle fries and a large soda. Liked it...didn't love them. read more

Nathans! HOT DOGS! It was Delicious! We walked over to a gazebo on the boardwalk, plopped our booties down and enjoyed our lunch there, overlooking the water. I went back for a corn dog - yum - but it was SO SMALL! I swear they use anorexic hot dogs for the corn dogs. Its not the same hot dog... read more

Watching the workers handling food and money with no change of gloves. For several customers in a row. The gloves are visibly soiled. Manager is handling food without gloves at all. Busy, long lines, strange way of handling each order... the person taking the order at the register is also putting the order together, resulting in major backup during busy times. Good food, but seriously lacking in cleanliness and customer service read more

I've had Nathan's in other places but we wanted to try it where it was born. So we went to the boardwalk. As it was a hot summer day there was a line we were willing to bare it. We got a few hot dogs, some clams, and fries. All were great and made the day on the board walk fun. I'm a fan and when ever I come to New York will make a point to always get me some Nathans. read more

On my trip to NY I wanted to check out Coney Island and grab a Nathan's dog. Took the Subway ride to Coney and got to check out the area and stopped by the stand to try a dog. My wife and I grabbed a dog with some chili and raw onions and put some mustard on. I found it weird that they only had deli mustard or dijon....where was the classic yellow?? Either way with the dog and cold beer went well together. The dog was good and the beach was great. Of course your are going to pay a higher price being on the boardwalk which is ok. I have had a Nathan's before and its a great dog but not anything that is going to change you life. Its kind of a right of passage to come here enjoy the view, walk the board walk and have a dog. Its your God Damn Right as an American! You should come here and do the same....and don't forget the beer! CHEERS! read more

There's not much to say about Nathan's that you probably don't already know and certainly that you wouldn't be able to find online. Nathans is famous, and being around 100 years at Coney Island is a good enough reason to give them a try. And that's what we did. The hot dogs were fine, but nothing to write home about. I guess I kind of am writing home about it, but you know what I mean. The fries were a mix of good and mediocre, depending on which one you have and what you like. I had cheese on the hot dog and the fries. The cheese was watered down, which is what takes this down to three stars. If you just want a hot dog or corn dog and aren't looking for gourmet (why would you be here?), it works. read more

Hyped and overrated! First the queue at this joint is pretty long (expect 15-20 mins minimum). Then once u collect ur order the next challenge is to find a spot to sit. This becomes tough, if the sun is scorching hot. Plus, it's just like any other Hotdog. Really failed to understand what's the hubaloo about! read more

Nathan's Famous - Hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What can I say the Nathan's Famous hot dog was just a hot dog lol. You wait in a long line for a pricey hot dog that just tastes like any other hot dog you can by in packs of 8 for 99 cents at an Aldi. I wasn't impressed at all. But I will say I was happy just for the experience. It was just one more thing off my Bucket list of things to do in New York. But loved the view of the beach. read more

Very long wait standing in line to order. Really good fries. So so hot dogs. Everything is wildly overpriced.

All my years and I had never eaten an actual Nathan's dog. And now I can say I've eaten about half? Looking through their expansive menu, I could help but get their seafood sampler plate, which for $10, was a STEAL. 6-8 fried shrimp, a slab of fried fish, and an actual pile of clam fritters, all nestled down upon a bed of thick cut French fries. It was way too much food for me to eat, but I gave it the old American try! My husband got the Lobster roll sandwich, which was delicious! Everything was super tasty, and to finish it off, we split a chilidog and I wish we'd gotten a second one. My only complaint was my own fault! I didn't know what "old fashioned lemonade" was, and it was just sugar water with lemon flavoring. Oops! read more

This review really doesn't count as I am a vegetarian. This is the favorite place for my husband to have a hot dog whenever we go to the Coney Island for walk. I get to eat the fries and they are ok. Over the years my husband has experienced a downfall in the quality and a rise in the price. Needless to say that we shall be going back whenever we are at the Coney Island read more

This is the only place where to have an hotdog because it's the place were they have been invented 100 years ago. Yes it's a touristic place but it has always been. People are always nice. Today I've been served by Michela, she was so nice and professional even if it was so crowded. A special thanks to her kindness read more

Service was ok. They don't really greet you or smile much. Hot dogs were good. Chili cheese fries were ok and so were their wings. Asked for them extra crispy but they weren't. read more

Nathan's Famous - Chili cheese fries and hot dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We were out visiting NYC and were driving down to Virginia Beach so found it necessary to stop off at Coney Island even though it was 2 weeks before everything opened for the summer season just to eat a hot dog at Nathans. We arrived and it was cold and sprinkling so was shocked to see Nathan's even opened. I thought the hot dog casing was tough. Almost like it was overcooked but maybe that's just the way they are made? The deli style mustard is awesome! It has more flavor than regular mustard and really set off the hot dog flavor well. Other than the hot dog casing being crunchy I thought the flavor of the hot dog itself was good. We also ordered the crinkle fries and they serve them in a big bag with two red little pitch forks. If they had put some salt on them I would have said they were some of the best fries I ever had. Overall I would come back and glad I got to experience this famous hot dog stand. read more

Somehow eating a hot dog with fries and sipping lemonade from the original Nathan's place makes the food even more delicious. But upon analyzing the hot dog itself, I think the Nathan hot dog from Penn Station was juicer and not as shriveled. This Nathan's place is the only location serving fried frogs legs. My husband and his sister yearns for this dish when he comes to this Nathan's location. It was tasty but wouldn't be my first choice - I prefer the fried clams but too bad the fried clams are just strips not the belly kind found at Legal Seafoods. They have a bathroom nearby but don't expect the cleanest . You can sit at the tables. Some have umbrellas but doesn't cover everybody at the table. We arrived on a summer Saturday early afternoon- just right around noon-time and the line was surprisingly short, just 3 people max in front of us. I was expecting a long long line. Perhaps the before noon time is the optimal time to get to Nathan's so you can avoid the long lines. read more

What do you expect when you go to Nathans Famous Hot Dogs on Coney Island- hot dogs. And thats what we got. Coming from a childhood of Fenway Franks, they weren't my favorite hot dogs ever. I prefer steams dogs vs on the grill. But they were good. Your toppings can be: grilled onions, sauerkraut (both complimentary), chilli or cheese (extra). One thing that surprised me was the lack of Relish. I like my dogs with some mustard and relish, having only a ketchup and mustard option threw me off. But food is a good price and they have a wide selection of beers that they will open for you. read more

Poor service but authentic flavor! Lines formed very randomly, but the wait wasn't too long. Our cashier, the shift manager crystal took a minute to help us while she poured herself a drink. Not impressed with that attitude. The hotdogs were fresh and fries were yummy! I had the Coney Island lager on draft a great light malty lager. The medium is a pint! read more

Nathan's Famous - Chili dog!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Can't beat Nathan's for a good hotdog, some fish and chips and their shrimp. Their orangeade is not so great, basically tasted like the kid famous box drink - hi-C. I can always recommend Nathan's for a good hotdog on Coney Island's boardwalk. read more

Simply stated: The best hot dog not only in Brooklyn. Not only in New York. Not only in the USA. Not only in the word. But yes, the best hot dog in the galaxy. Nothing can be compared to it. It's out of this world. read more

Let me start by saying that I am the hotdogs number one fan, and Nathan's hotdogs are my all time favorite. The food is good. The service is god awful. The workers are mean, extremely slow and have major attitude problems. Even the manager gave a woman an attitude when she complained about a cheeseburger she ordered. It shouldn't take 10 minutes to get a hotdog, put it in a bun and fill up a cup of diet coke, but it did. I watched the woman get my food, and she stopped multiple times to dance with a friend and rap some Lil' Wayne song. Also, over 3 dollars for a hotdog is a rip off. But if you've never had one and want to be a touristy coney island visitor, you should spend the 3 dollars. read more

Literally don't even. Nothing here is worth the wait. Hot dogs taste just like any other hot dog but it's way more expensive. The fries are not good and neither is the lemonade. The lemonade is not fresh and it's probably from concentrate. The lines here are crazy long and the service is slow af. Skip it for sure. You can get cheaper hot dogs and better service elsewhere. read more

All reviews about slow and inefficient service are right on. Don't wait. Not worth it. As much money as they make they could learn to be more efficient and hire employees who care. . read more

A necessary classic. Their hot dogs are great, but beware of the crowds. we ordered their cheese fries which were soggy but still satisfying. Their lines however take FOREVER. Waited for over a half an hour when only three people were in line in front of me. I'd hate to see it on a busy day! read more

Nathan's Famous - Cheese fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very average. I think that it's something you just have to try while in Coney Island but I wouldn't go out of my way for this hot dog. At the end of the day, it's nothing special but if you're in Coney Island for the rides it's a good place to stop by. Luckily, I went in the winter time (not knowing Coney Island would be closed) so the lines at Nathans weren't long but there was still no seating. I would say the best part of the meal was the fries. read more

Nathan's Famous - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Extremely long lines any summer/spring day. Does it worth the wait? Only if you are in Coney Island. Some credit to Nathan's: the taste taste the same it did ten years ago. I guess you do not change what work. Average food that is fun to eat. Only if you are in the area. If it is a summer day, be prepared to wait. read more

Me and my boyfriend went here thinking it was the original nathan's-- it's not. it's connected to an aunty anne's so i decided to try a pretzel dog since they didn't have any corn dogs. I also got the cheese fries and my boyfriend got two hot dogs with sauerkraut and fries. Firstly the way this place is run is just awful. You wait in line to order and they ask you for your name. Then they call out your name in no particular order to get your food. For example our food was done in 5 minutes but a few people around us said they've been waiting for 20 minutes so it's just luck of the draw I guess. However they forgot our soda and we had to ask about 5 different people before someone finally remembered and brought it to us. Truthfully we should have just left it because it was flat. Anyway my pretzel dog was very greasy and gross, my boyfriend said his sauerkraut wasn't good. and the cheese fries were average at best. Unfortunately this place kind of sucked, but I would like to try the original one to see if it compares. read more

Best Coney Island hot dogs. Famous 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. read more

You get the feeling that you should eat at a place this authentic just to make sure it still (and always) exists. One by one, it seems like every piece of good ol' New York is being replaced by suburbia. But thankfully Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs are still here.. and they're as good as ever. I recommend the plain hot dog (it's gluten-free). The goodness is not just in the hot dog; it's in the crowd, in the servers (esp. Shannon) and in the manager (Anthony). Anthony went totally out of his way to make sure that the guests in line were getting what they wanted with the utmost satisfaction. This is what New York was (and apparently still is) always about. read more

The best hot dog I have ever eaten in my entire life!!! Wish I had ordered 2! Also ordered the frozen lemonade - very good as well. Lines weren't that long but seemed to take an extraordinary amount of time to get through. Servers were just there doing their jobs - no interaction or friendliness. Was there at the end of Sept. Still thinking about that dog and I am NOT a hot dog eater!!!! read more

Good food and a fun gift shop on the boardwalk. We got a chili dog and a bacon dog, onion rings and a large lemonade. The lemonade was absolutely enormous! More than enough to share. I also bought a hot dog themed sweatshirt at the gift shop which I thought was great. read more

A couple of friends and myself got into town for an event at the Barclays center a little early and our hotel room wasn't ready yet, so we figured to go to Coney Island Boardwalk and chill for a little bit. After a 2 hour drive into town, and another 35 minute uber drove, we were all hungry. We decided to go the tourist route and swing by Nathan's for a few dogs. Just like a typical tourist food joint, the lines were crowded, long, and unorganized. There were 7 different lines so the 3 of us split up and took a line until someone got to the front. Once we got there, we kept it simple, 3 cheese dogs, 2 beers, and an orangeade. The bun wasn't all that great, tasted a little on the stale side. Being from Philly, I love cheez wiz, and I'm almost certain that was the cheese they used. If it wasn't, it was pretty close and I have no complaints about it. The dog itself was okay. It wasn't grilled enough for my taste buds. It was also on the thin side. I prefer a jumbo size dog, something with some girth (insert jokes). However, it did have a nice snap to it with the natural casing. And it was very juicy. Overall, it was an okay experience. It's a typical tourist joint with typical tourist food. I've had better hot dogs in Manhattan and I'm sure Brooklyn has better places to offer that are off radar. It's good to go just to say you did and experience it, but don't go with high expectations. read more

Nathan's Famous - Nathan's Famous, 100th Anniversary - Hot Dogs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a most go place if you are in NY. The hot dog was perfect. My wife doesnt like hot dogs very much and she ask me to buy her another one read more

Completely unorganized! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and wow the wait was ridiculous!! We waited FOREVER JUST to order. Don't waste your time here! Walk somewhere else !!! read more

This is where it all started. I ordered the Buffalo Wings and 10 piece shrimp. The wings were battered and fried. Service was pretty efficient. read more

Hot dogs & fries were good, but there was one older woman (at the pick up counter) that was incredibly rude. The young girl who took my order at the register was really nice (she was candid ab the fact that the reg & large fries are basically the same portion size which I appreciated). I was bringing home a few dogs (4), fries, and specifically asked for the food to be wrapped and in a bag; the girl at the register told me that she rang it up as a "to go" order to ensure it was wrapped/bagged. However, when my food came out it wasn't (mistakes happen, I understand). I asked if I could please have a bag bc I am bringing the food home and the older woman (who appeared to be dressed as a manager) literally rolled her eyes at me and gave me a stank face! She proceeded to hand me a tiny paper bag that could only hold my fries so I asked her for a large plastic bag that was directly behind her within arms reach. This time I got another stank face, huffing and puffing, and teeth sucking! I truly do not understand how someone can think this is an acceptable way to interact with customers. read more

I'm in love with Nathan's hot dogs, I've probably consumed way more than respectable woman should last summer. Throw some mustard, onions, and ketchup on it, and I'm a happy gal. Plain crinkle fries and the cheese fries are THE BEST and I can't get enough of them, you also get a really decent portion of fries whenever you come here. Deliciously fried, salty, and filling. After eating here, be prepared to look and feel about 7 months pregnant. Despite the guaranteed discomfort I get eating here, nothing beats eating a Nathan's hot dog, fries, and soda on the boardwalk during the summer days and nights. As much as I love it here, I'm not sure why it takes 45 minutes to take an order and cook the food here. Oh wait, let me paint a picture for a possible reason for the 45 minutes wait. As fate would have it, out of the 7 lines I could have joined, I hopped onto the America's Got Talent's potential performer line. Rather than getting the orders complete in a quick and efficient manner, our cashier would disappear for minutes upon minutes upon minutes. As I got closer, I saw that every time he would disappear, it was to dance around behind the counter and sing to the rest of the staff into his giant paper cup. Are you kidding me, bro? This was literally infuriating. Not one manager had anything to say to the staff members who were spending their customers' time and trying their patience, to chit-chat and dance around. For people who are around the food all the time, I'm not sure why the cashiers act confused every time they are given an order. For example, I said "...and one water bottle." The cashier looked at me and after a long pause said, "...So you mean a bottle of water?" &%$#@!!!!! Many of the staff needs to work quicker and more efficiently and learn how to interact with customers better. Also, considering you have people swarm your establishment by the dozens, maybe getting more tables wouldn't be a bad idea. Nothing beats stalking around families uncomfortably until they feel forced to get up and leave out of discomfort, thus, allowing you to sit and enjoy some of your meal before someone does the same to you. Circleeeee of lifeeeeeee. Three stars because the FOOD is amazing and it's iconic! Classic place, need to come here! read more

This was a huge let down. I was so excited to try the corn dog from this well known coney island spot. The corn dog was small and plain, nothing special. Also, the employees were very rude. read more