Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Tom's Hot Dog

    3.9 (57 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Tom's Hot Dog Photos

    TOM'S HOT DOG ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Tom's Hot Dog

    Recommended Reviews - Tom's Hot Dog

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chili burger and fries
    David R.

    The burger and fries were good a little lacking on the chili on the burger and hot dog. My wife said the hotdog had no snap you had to knaw through the casing. I would not recommend the mac n cheese, not much flavor and the cheese was clumpy. The vanilla milkshake was good and price was acceptable.

    Order here!
    Hannah H.

    3.5 rounded up. The vibe here is cute, fun, and very chill. Definitely has the old school carnival food trailer vibe. And it totally works The food here is decent but basic. I got a hot dog with mustard and relish. The hot dogs are extra long and the buns are soft and fluffy. But these aren't like, 'fresh from a bonfire' type of dogs. They're still pink with no grill marks so clearly they aren't held over a fire. The fries were fluffy and delicious. But I got cheese fries and it was just the artificial/fake 'nacho' cheese you get at the movie theater or at a concession stand. Thankfully the cheese comes separate so I just tossed the big container and ate the fries alone. A much better choice! I got a soft serve vanilla cone afterwards and it was really tasty. I expected it to be bland but it really was quite a treat. (Go for the kids size if you're fairly full. They're large servings, imo) There are four picnic tables under a big tent which was perfect to spend time outside while also not getting scorched from the sun. It also protected us from a rain storm that blew in unannounced. This place is cute. The aesthetic is fun and is a 'novelty' type place for me. I enjoyed my visit may decide to come back if I get a big craving for hotdogs.

    the outside of the building
    Mike T.

    Best footlong chili cheese dog ever! Friendly staff nice seating area outside and covered. Not just a hotdog place full grill menu. And soft serve ice cream for dessert!

    Hot Dog
    Casey D.

    Great boiled hot dog! Got the works. Fries were a little cold and salty but we arrived late on a Sunday night so I'm sure that's why. Fun little spot to try out on our drive home to CT.

    Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Dog

    This place has the best hot dogs ever! I've been coming here for years and it never changes, just absolutely delicious!

    Noah J.

    Killer hot dog. The hot mustard is hot with flavor! Great service, nice staff. My kids loved it.

    Love these dogs!
    William E.

    Stopped off here on my way back from Albany & ordered a chili cheese dog as well as a dog with coleslaw only. The dogs were very high quality...good snap and hadn't been in a steamer for days. I'm not used to having the toppings put under the dog....isn't that why they are called toppings? Worthy of a 30+ minute detour if you are out that way.

    Order counter
    Dan R.

    It has been a while since I have been to Tom's Hot Dog, and I almost forgot how much I love this place! The dogs from this little roadside stand are incredible, and they have such a great selection of hot dog options. Every time we go to this shop I have to buy one of their California Dogs. This hot dog topped with cream cheese and roasted red peppers is delicious and my favorite option. I also think that this food stand has great French fries and onion rings. Them staff here is always polite and quick. Even when the shop is packed, which tends to be often, the staff get you in and out the door quickly. I also really love the fact that they now have an indoor seating area and are open all year long. I can't wait to go back and stuff my face with great food for a great price!

    Paul F.

    I've been coming here since I was a baby and so have my parents and their parents. I'm home on leave and couldn't leave without getting a hotdog YOU GUYS DO A GREAT JOB OLD AND NEW OWNERS! I get the footling hotdogs like I always do and they haven't changed a bit since I was little and that is great. The people that work there even when they are busy are always polite and friendly! You guys have added some new things to the menu which I look forward to trying especially the ice cream next summer :) thanks for a great dinner guys and gals!

    Stephen P.

    Tom's sign: " Tom's Long Hot Dog Grinders Burgers " Yep. A full foot of mouth watering meat, covered or slathered in whatever you like your phallic food topped by... great local fries are served as well... but don't blink as you're zipping along 5/10 or you'll miss this tiny brown stand... Tom's has a number of picnic tables out back with a lackluster view of a row of shrubbery barely covering the highway behind it... if you can resist the temptation to down your dog post haste (and can keep it in tact/warm for the drive) head a bit up the road to the top of Sugarloaf - a great view to ogle while nibbling on your naturally cased 12" of piquant...

    See all

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nicci C.
    120
    20
    1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe M.
    0
    26
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Not only are the hot dogs amazing, but the staff are always friendly. Every time I go there they are always friendly and welcoming.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David R.
    35
    137
    265

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike T.
    1
    85
    180

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Casey D.
    370
    10
    17

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Turtle S.
    0
    94
    141

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Noah J.
    3
    26
    16

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of William E.
    42
    522
    802

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dan R.
    96
    1615
    5634

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Paul F.
    93
    45
    49

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A J.
    18
    27
    13

    5 years ago

    These hot dogs are delicious!! A must have if you are in the area. I've never had their burgers but I hear they are scrumptious too!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tom G.
    1
    45
    45

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Charley T.
    113
    62
    227

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Devin R.
    0
    61
    106

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jt R.
    0
    68
    50

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Frannie Z.
    24
    381
    37

    14 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lynn H.
    0
    135
    21

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Michael D.
    35
    217
    41

    13 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Paul S.
    70
    85
    48

    8 years ago

    Always always a great chili dog and burgers... a great little place. Nothing fancy, but fantastic.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of HM M.
    6
    73
    10

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Delicious ! Chowder was good. Get the bowl! Kraut mustard and chili cheese dogs !! Support local !

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim P.
    0
    37
    15

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Tom's Hot Dog

    Review Highlights - Tom's Hot Dog

    There was a large menu from chicken sandwiches, burgers, with several variations , chili and 12 inch subs .

    Chili

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Hot Dogs 176 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Soup To Nuts - Sirloin Beef Barley soup with Spinach and Tomato Quiche, and homemade tomato basil bread.

    Soup To Nuts

    4.4(98 reviews)
    33.6 mi
    $

    "My grandma she can make a soup With a little a this 'n that…read moreBut with grandma cookin no need to worry! Just a little a this 'n that" (Pete Seeger) My final review of 2022 will describe the worst customer service we encountered all year. We had an errand to run in Sturbridge and figured we'd include a lunch stop in town. The Yelp app brought us to Soup to Nuts. #1) I love soup and #2) it's located inside the Sturbridge Marketplace, so we figured we'd do some shopping and browsing too. When we approached Soup to Nuts we saw a sign that said they opened at 11:00. The front door had another sign that said they opened at 12:00. Since the door was locked, and it was about 11:30, we figured we'd check out the Sturbridge Flea Market and come back. At 12:02 their front door was unlocked, and the sign announcing the 12:00 opening was gone. As we entered the restaurant, we were "greeted" by four words spoken (or more accurately snarled) in a very gruff and rude manner - "we're not open yet". Tone of voice matters, and I will look you straight in the eye and put my hand on a stack of bibles and tell you his tone was beligerant and angry (to the point of aggressive). It was beyond rude. It was shocking. So we turned around, left and never came back. Happy New Year ya filthy animal.

    This was our second visit to this establishment, I came back specifically for the corn chowder…read morebecause it's so good. I will say that on our first visit we thought the owner was initially a bit gruff as others had mentioned but we quickly realized that's not the case and he is an incredibly gracious host. We've had both the corn chowder and sandwiches here and they are delicious! Keep in mind with some reviews that people are the problem and not the establishment.

    Photos
    Soup To Nuts - Soup to Nuts is inside this building, behind the Subway - interior entrance only.

    Soup to Nuts is inside this building, behind the Subway - interior entrance only.

    Soup To Nuts - Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Soup To Nuts - Chef Salad with Vidalia Dressing

    See all

    Chef Salad with Vidalia Dressing

    Northwest Soup And Sandwich Company - Great sandwiches! Amazing fresh chicken salad

    Northwest Soup And Sandwich Company

    4.6(17 reviews)
    41.5 mi

    Great sandwiches, great soup and even better customer service!…read more We ordered online-we customized our sandwiches (the only thing I would say is that their online system could use some love, it seems a little all over the place and the customization could be a little more in depth) But despite that, we ordered sandwiches and we both ordered the loaded potato soup. We debated on tasting it when we got there and then deciding to buy it (which is actually such a great idea) But we decided that we'd just go for it and ordered the soup too. The soup was phenomenal, so flavorful and warm, it was exactly what we needed on a snowy day. Our sandwiches contained everything we had ordered and they were beautifully made, not too messy but not lacking anything either. A footlong turkey, cheese, L,T, Bacon and Mayo was around $20. My husband's roast beef footlong with L,T, mayo, pickles, peppers, and provolone was a little over $22. A little pricey but like I said before-the sandwich wasn't lacking by any means. I think the best part was walking in and every single person working greets you so warmly. They seem so thrilled to do what they do every day and that alone makes me want to come back.

    I heard about this place so grabbed a sandwich, it was $12.95 put with tax and tip was over $15.00…read more The sandwich was tasty but a little dry. I still split it with my son but he said it was small, again this is chicken breast breaded so we determine if to think it's a good value.

    Photos
    Northwest Soup And Sandwich Company
    Northwest Soup And Sandwich Company - Grilled chicken pesto

    Grilled chicken pesto

    Northwest Soup And Sandwich Company

    See all

    Fina’s Kitchen - Broccoli Cheddar Bread Bowl

    Fina’s Kitchen

    4.7(18 reviews)
    53.3 mi

    We were on a road trip and in need of a place to stop for lunch. I pulled out my trusty Yelp app…read moreand came across Fina's Kitchen and its excellent reviews. The small restaurant was like a deli with several tables inside and a lovely outdoor patio that really elevated its overall atmosphere. We placed our order at the inside counter and grabbed a table outside. Throughout our visit, we experienced extremely pleasant and gracious service from Fina and a young man, both of whom were cooking and delivering the food. Though this caused things to move on the slower side, they really had their system down to a science, managing our meals and the several takeout orders that I saw being collected. The lunch menu had various salads, sandwiches, and burgers on offer. I selected the Chicken Gyro, which used a real grilled chicken breast that had been sliced, rather than those pre-cut strips that always seem to contain fillers. The chicken was a tad dry, but the homemade tzatziki sauce, which was heavily infused with dill, helped to add moisture to the sandwich. I had opted for a whole wheat wrap, rather than a pita, and I loved that they had lightly toasted the completed dish, even with its inclusion of romaine lettuce and diced tomatoes. That method gave the wrap an improved texture and a slight crunch. I sampled a few of my companion's fries, which were thin, crispy, and had a real rustic flavor that resembled potato skins. They were great! Fina's Kitchen was a real gem, hidden among an industrial area and catering to the local businesses. It was a great find!

    Nice and casual little spot for a lunch break. Has some [limited] indoor seating. Some good food…read moreoptions. The gyro was pretty good. Decently priced as well. It is also a pretty good option for takeout.

    Photos
    Fina’s Kitchen - Outside

    Outside

    Fina’s Kitchen - Philly Cheesesteak

    Philly Cheesesteak

    Fina’s Kitchen - Lunch Menu

    See all

    Lunch Menu

    Oliver's Restaurant - Turkey BLT with fries and pickle spear

    Oliver's Restaurant

    5.0(1 review)
    49.2 mi

    "And so please help (To teach your children) Them with your…read moreyouth (What you believe in) They seek the truth Teach your children well" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) When was the last time you ate a meal in a high school? Maybe it was at an award dinner for a high school sports team, or at a Boy or Cub Scout dinner? Or maybe it was way back in the day between your history and algebra classes? Well, we had a unique lunch at Oliver's Restaurant. Why unique? It was unique because the restaurant is located within the Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington, and it is staffed by students. You see, the school's Culinary Arts program trains their students for experience in the food service industry. It's an ambitious program that uses a public restaurant to provide 1,775 hours of learning and training in all phases of restaurant business - from the public facing front of the house to the back-of-house. If the students decide to enter the food service workforce, they leave Oliver's with a fantastic skill set. The teacher is Chef Michael McDowell, and he had a crew of 25 High School Juniors operating in two rooms preparing the salads and sandwiches, grilling the chicken and salmon and steaks, baking the meatballs, preparing the soups, slicing the complimentary bread, waiting the tables, and every possible activity they will see when the food service workforce. Chef Michael was fantastic as he oversaw the operation, offering nonstop commentary and tips to his young staff - "did you offer ketchup with those fries?", "too much oil in that pan", "check on your customers and get off your phones", "where's the dressing on the side?", "put the dressing in a takeout container for the takeout orders, and a ramekin for the diners", etc., etc. Oliver's has a real dining room with an open kitchen, so you can see and hear the entire class. There was a steady stream of takeout orders, and three parents popped in to say hi to their kids. The freshman and sophs in the Culinary Arts program start with the basics -how to sauté things, make salads, and the like. Today's class was all juniors, and that's when they actually start to operate the restaurant under the Chef's guidance. We chatted with Chef Michael, and he said that when they become Seniors, they really run Olivers by themselves. Our lunch was a $3 cup of clam chowder, a $9 turkey BLT, a $14 Salmon Caesar Salad, and a $4 Apple Crostata. The food was very good, check out the generous portion of turkey on the BLT and the half pound slab of perfectly cooked salmon on my salad. And we were amazed when Chef Michael called us at home to get our feedback on the meal and service. What a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed watching the Chef train his staff and watching them execute his instructions. I hope whoever is reading this, goes to the school and supports these young restaurant workers of the future. I know you'll enjoy this unique experience as much as we did. PRO TIP Olivers is open to the public Wednesday to Friday from 10:45 to 12:05, and they ask you to call 860-496-5369 to make a reservation.

    Photos
    Oliver's Restaurant
    Oliver's Restaurant - Very good cup of clam chowder

    Very good cup of clam chowder

    Oliver's Restaurant - Oliver's Restaurant is inside the Oliver Wolcott Technical School

    See all

    Oliver's Restaurant is inside the Oliver Wolcott Technical School

    Tom's Hot Dog - hotdog - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...