lol I'm not sure what I was expecting!! It's literally…read morehotdogs and burger meat and bread!! I kid you not! So the burgers don't have lettuce tomato onions not even of options! Mayo was an option. Crazy thing is the place was PACKED!! lol People love it!! Listen try it for yourself like I did or just skip it!! They make their own relishes for like 100 years!! So that's something

There's a reason Blackie's has been around forever…read more Literally. The. Best. Today was 2 with a cheeseburger. Of course legendary spicy relish on both. 10 stars.

I was so excited when I saw that The Dog House Eatery was open again for the season! I live nearby…read moreand was always curious to visit, but the hours are pretty much only during the weekdays when I'm at work- but on a day off, I had the chance to stop by! The owner, Dawn, uses Hummel hot dogs, which are already my favorite kind. The way she makes these reminds me so much of Blackie's! It had the perfect snap and was SO good!! She makes great chili too. Definitely an underrated, hidden gem here!

Nicest folks and delicious dogs, curly fries and onion rings! And they had birch beer too! Fast…read moreservice and super friendly guy behind the counter helping newbies out was much appreciated. Place full of regulars--staff knew their names in fact. Word to the wise: dogs are huge! I probably shouldn't have ordered two, but I'm glad I did because they were so good. They come on toasted buns. There's a wall of specials or you can get a pretty straight up dog. We got the Portuguese special with mushrooms and onions, which was delicious! We take this route to visit family often, so we will definitely stop next time we are passing through.

Service was excellent, incredibly kind. The food was pretty good, I chose the BLT Hot Dog, which…read morewas interesting. It was good but I feel like the bacon doesn't go very well with the hot dog in general, next time I would choose a different option such as ground beef. The burger was juicy and tasted good, and the fries were crispy. They also had an antique vibe inside. Would come again!

The food and the service were outstanding. It isn't cheap but the prices are comparable to other…read morerestaurants. Two of us ate ample meals for about $36. The facilities were very clean and they worked at keeping it clean. I'll definitely be going back.

Phenomenal! We got takeout twice now and both times the food has exceeded expectations!…read more The Cobb salad with the fried chicken has to be the best I've ever had! And the chicken stew has easily become one of my favorites- delicious and comforting! My husband got the pastrami sandwich and raved about it! Highly suggest ordering takeout or better yet, dining in, which we will make a point of doing very soon!

If you're craving a classic, no-frills, absolutely perfect hot dog, Frankie's is the place to go…read more The dogs are grilled just right with that perfect snap, the buns are always fresh, and the toppings--whether you're into chili, onions, sauerkraut, or just classic mustard--are spot on every time. But it's not just about the dogs. Their fries are golden and crispy, the onion rings are addictive, and the milkshakes hit the spot. The whole menu delivers that nostalgic, satisfying, comfort-food goodness that keeps you coming back. Service is always friendly and quick, and the retro vibe gives the whole place a fun, laid-back feel. You can tell this place has been doing it right for years--and it shows. Frankie's really is the hot dog king, and once you try it, you'll totally understand why!

I love old-time, non-chain, real, honest places. This was one…read more Walk up window on a sunny day - was great. I had to try the famous dogs... they were big, great bun, and I LOVE the fact that you put on your own condiments at the next window (read: not from packets!!). Service was outstanding. Friendly. Clearly a source of family pride. It had that feel of the place we all know and love from our childhood. I regret only getting hot dogs as I really don't love skinless franks. I was praying for snap. But... they were good. I can't wait to try a burger or the famous clams. Next time - no dogs. All other things. I'm sure they'll be outstanding. Clearly they're doing something right.

After reading the great reviews about this place my wife and I had to try it for our "Hot Dog…read moreTuesday" lunch. I don't give out 5 stars easily. This little unassuming place deserves every one of them! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a very friendly man at the counter who seated us and brought menus. He turned out to be very helpful finding out this was our first time here. The store was well lit and clean. The tables were well spaced and not crowded in. My wife stuck to our tradition and ordered the RT 10 Dog with the spicy relish on the side. (Which was great for me) I couldn't resist The Hungry Bull burger. We'll just have to come back again for me to try their hotdogs. The 10' hot dog is a Martin Rosol's so the foundation of this hot dog is super strong. The sauerkraut was tasty and full flavored and just the right amount of mustard. My wife tried the spicy relish, that our server cheerfully supplied on the side, and it was a little too hot for her liking. Bonus for me. I got to put it on my burger. My burger came out stacked on a sturdy Brioche Roll with American cheese, onion straws and some very tasty horseradish crema. My burger was juicy and full of flavor. The onion straws brought the right amount of crunch. Halfway through I began to add in the spicy relish. Amazing. We got fries and onion rings and shared. The fries were big, crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Just the way I like them. The onion rings were amazing. I like when you bite into an onion ring and the whole onion doesn't come sliding out. These were perfect. Very good crunch and flavor. We have already decided that we will be back. I can't wait to try the hot dogs and the chicken sandwiches that were also calling my name.

Do not judge a book by its cover! It's easy to pass this place, tucked next to a package store, but…read moremake sure you double back and go in. What an excellent lunch we had. I had a meatball sub, and my goodness, it was the best I've had in years; a perfect balance of sauce so that the meatballs didn't get overwhelmed. My husband had a chili dog and was gobsmacked at how they managed to elevate a seemingly straightforward dish. They used toasted bread, and the chili was the perfect amount. My son got one of their burgers and absolutely devoured it. Finally, their fries and onion rings are some of the best I've had in a while. I'm bummed that we are only in CT to visit family once a year, because this would definitely be added to our regular treat rotation.

Today's installment in my summer-long quest brought me to Buster's Drive-In. I got the half-pound…read moreburger (two quarter-pound patties), large fries, and a chocolate shake. All was delicious. The one drawback was that they mixed my order up with someone else's, and I had to wait an extra few minutes for my meal to be prepared. Mistakes happen, and this was not a huge deal, except my shake was no longer as cold as I like it. Otherwise, it's a great meal, and I will return.

Love it there I don't however care for the wait time sometimes because they get very busy and…read moresometimes the staffing store as far as interaction goes

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!

Riley's is much nicer inside than you'd ever expect from a hot dog place. There's a lot of space,…read moreeverything is clean, and the whole setup has a trendy industrial feel that works really well. Even the bathrooms were noticeably nice, particularly for such a fast-paced lunch spot. I had the Chicago Dog and the House Dog. We've been on the hunt for a good Chicago dog that's, you know... closer than Chicago, so I was glad to see one on the menu. It was quite good, but not what I expected based on the ones I remember from Chicago. This version leaned heavier on the relish and toppings, didn't have the bright green relish, and ended up a little messier overall. It did match exactly what the menu described, though, so that part's on me for not reading it more closely. All that micro-complaining aside, I'd get it again--though I may first try to work through the extensive menu a bit. There are some great options, and you should expect to struggle deciding (maybe check the menu in advance). The House Dog was delicious, but also pretty messy--definitely grab some napkins. Prices were a tiny bit higher than I'd expect for hot dogs, but the quality, presentation, and overall vibe seemed aligned with that. Overall, Riley's is a great option if you want a nicer sit-down hot dog experience with lots of choices and a comfortable atmosphere. I'd go back, especially to try more of the specialty dogs.

This is a nice little lunch spot! We enjoyed our lunch today. Service great…read more Dhfhfjdjjdjdhdhdb

The Meating Place has become our goto place for lunch. The gang at the Lilly Lake Farm has a big…read moreappetite after a serious morning of Tree Cutting. Today we had cheese burgers with the works, a couple of chili dogs and two of us had the fried shrimp.

Screwing around in Southington today, I stopped at Saint's to fulfill my hotdog craving…read more Saints was busy with the lunch crowd this Saturday! I ordered the hotdog 10 inch, with mustard, onion, and sauce, in order of onion rings and a Pepsi. After a little bit of a wait because of the lunch rush, my order arrived, and I dug in! The hotdog so flavorful with a snap upon my first bite, and was brilliantly cooked on the flat top, stuffed inside a perfectly grilled New England style hotdog roll. The char on the outside of the roll was a masterpiece. The meat sauce was perfect, with a kind of gravy texture, just the right amount of flavor, one of the best hotdog sauces in my opinion for Connecticut. The white onions accompanied this masterpiece placed upon the hotdog and the yellow mustard. This has to be one of the most perfect hotdogs with toppings in Connecticut. I love coming here for their hotdog. This 10 inch was priced at I think $4.59 with the mustard onion and sauce. I think that's a pretty good deal. The onion rings were restaurant supply chain delivered type I think. They didn't look like they were homemade. They were crispy, but not seasoned. After a little bit of salt, I still didn't like the flavor that much so I added ketchup, which I never do. And the flavor came through. All washed down with a perfect Pepsi, I really enjoyed my lunch. Three different waitresses took care of me, which I didn't mind. They were all polite and attentive. See you soon Saint's, thanks for the great lunch!

consistently excellent food and service at a very respectable price…read more Comfortable seating and adequate parking