Bobby's back! After a hiatus of much too long, the best hot dogs have returned. I'm a…read moreself-professed hot dog snob and Bobby has the best natural casing dogs, fresh potato rolls, and toppings including his amazing hot pepper relish. It has great flavor and just enough heat without being fatal to the taste buds. Bobby also offers kielbasa and other specials, sodas, chips, etc. at very reasonable prices. If you're looking for a really good dog in Manchester, this is the place to find it and sit in the shade of Center Park on your lunch hour.

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.

Joint # 76: THE HOT DOG GIRL, Haddam, CT. The Hot Dog Girl has been slinging dogs since May 2002…read morefrom her very own hot dog cart. Lauren, a.k.a. The Hot Dog Girl, had a super friendly disposition and smiled as soon as we exited the car. Her love for hot dogs dates back to her youth in New Britain, where she would patronize the local joints for Martin Rosol's, Inc. Hot Dogs. Today, Lauren stays true to her roots and sells the very same dogs she grew up on. Trust us when we say that this roadside cart is nothing to overlook folks!! Swing in and see what we're talking about. RATING(S): J. Diggity Dog: 8.5/10, Dog Man Sac: 8.5/10. J. Diggity said, "Martin Rosol, dirty water, gotta love it. Natural casing dog. This thing had a great snap and a lot of flavor. Chili, got a little bit of flavor out of it, wasn't spicy. Had to wait for a little clearing, there was a lot of onion in there, which kind of covered up the flavor of the chili, but it was still good. Also tried some of the relish, we had half on there. That was also delicious, you got to try it, it was homemade with it's own little recipe. Overall, I liked the dog, had a lot of snap, had a lot of flavor. It was a bigger dog, not the thinner restaurant-style dogs. I'm going to give Lauren with The Hot Dog Girl an 8 and a half." Dog Man Sac said, "We did have the Martin Rosol dirty water, delicious. You know what I liked about it (to J. Diggity)? ... it was very, very hot! It was piping hot. I also liked the condiments. The chili probably could have used a bit more spice for my liking, but the relish made up for it. Lauren makes a homemade relish, it's delicious. I highly recommend it if you come down. Definitely get the relish. I am a Dog Man Sac 8.5 for The Hot Dog Girl." -THE DAWG TOUR

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Always a Delicious Cold Drink! Hot , Crunchy Wings!!…read moreMaybe a Scrumptious Steamed Cheeseburger or a Grilled Burger!! Lots of flavors and choices for everyone! Try the Healthy Soltice Salad!!

Why give 5 stars? The staff was awesome and friendly…read moreThe place while dated, was clean and comfortable. The Guinness was fresh The food was great. We ordered: House chips Philly steak n cheese Meatloaf sandwich Beef stew Hot n spicy burger cooked to order FYI. The onion rings are amazing. The batter they use is soo good. Def go back. It's not a fancy place, they just care to do what they do well. Check em out!

Loved visiting Rosies! I tried the cowboy burger, a chilo dog, and sausage and peppers with onion…read more All were very good. I think this is my favorite chili dog!

Great dogs! The long ones in toasted buns, chili dog a line of mustard on the bottom with fresh…read morechopped onion and a nice portion of Chili on top! NY'er chopped onion below and delicious crout on top, yum! Soda is available at Rosies. Good quick service at a reasonable price, nice downtown location. A quick walk to Witchdoctor for a beverage enjoy with the dogs.

Johnny's hot dogs are amazing. I love a good vendor hotdog anyway but Johnny's hotdog really are…read morethe best. The onion sauce, the chili, yum.... There are a couple hotdog carts in Southbridge, but I always tell people there is only one hot dog cart, Johnny's!! Johnny also does private parties, what could be better than a hotdog cart at your wedding late night for all the tipsy guests. Lol.

We just had Johnny Hot Dogs for a private event (our sons birthday) this past weekend and he did…read moreNOT disappoint! Everything was perfect and everyone complimented on how friendly and efficient John was, as well as how delicious the food tasted... I would highly recommend!

My friend and I stopped by Jefferson Fry for a quick and easy lunch. I've previously been to their…read moreCanton location, and their dirty fries are scrumptiously good! They also have some less guilty options. We each got their Grilled Chicken Bowl. The inside walls are orange with plenty of available booth seating. They have the soda machine where you may refill your cup on your own. This location is open till 2:00 AM on certain nights to potentially feed the hungry students of the neighboring UCONN. After we placed our orders, we were told to sit down, and they would bring them to us. After a very short wait of under 10 minutes the bowls were brought out to us. These bowls were small, there was lettuce, and chopped grilled chicken, the tomatoes and the pickles were few and far in between. As far as fast food goes, this bowl is a decent option if you're not super hungry, otherwise it won't hold you over for long.

Could have been a five star if not for the angry cook. Food was honestly delicious. I would eat…read morehere regularly if I lived close by. I placed a large online group order mid-day on a Saturday. When I walked in 40 minutes later (on time per the order confirmation), I walked up to the pickup window where I was asked for the name on the order. When I gave them the name, the cook started yelling from the griddle that she needed more time and that I shouldn't be asking for my order yet. I explained that I had just given my name when asked and expected to wait. She spent the next twenty minutes complaining about being too busy and dealing with impatient customers. Too bad, could have been a perfect experience. Over a 70 minute wait for an 8 person order mid-day on a quiet Saturday indicates they have a logistics problem. Hope they improve as the food was great!

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.

Today was my first disappointing visit. They get two stars…read morebecause the staff was awesome Let's talk about my cobb salad. Instead of having a hard boiled egg, the Chef scrambled it. Yuck!!! Gave my salad a greasy taste. I also felt that the bacon tasted old. The chicken was cooked too hard as well which made it tough. This was a deal breaker. Not sure I would trust them again.

I've been coming here to Chef dog house for their chili cheese dogs. But, did you know that they…read morealso serve breakfast items too. I had a breakfast burrito a long time ago and totally forgot about it. This was prior to COVID. Since I had an appointment near by. I figured why not go and have some breakfast. So I got some French toast with a side of eggs and bacon. My daughter just wanted the potato hash. My husband got a western omelette. OMG! The French toast was so good. The staff was very patient with us because looking at their menu. You just want to try it all. I finally came to a decision of just getting French toast. Maybe next time. I'll try the French toast sandwich. If you have only gone to chefs dog house for chili cheese dogs. Try to go there for their breakfast. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Had the pleasure of experiencing The Whey Station at a recent event! They serve up some amazing…read morecomfort food! I ordered the loaded tots and enjoyed it very much.

I am severely disappointed in myself that I have never reviewed The Whey Station!! Easily one of…read morethe best food trucks in CT. They've taken the simple concept of grilled cheese and put it on another level. Other grilled cheese trucks just don't compare! I personally think it's the bread - and the people behind it! One of the main locations they setup shop is the Xfinity Theater in Hartford. It's a concert tradition of ours to get Whey Station before a show. DON'T be intimidated by the line - it moves quick and it's worth it. I can't count the number of sandwiches I've ordered specifically at Xfinity! Just see the photos for proof LOL A fan favorite is definite the "Channing Tater" but I also love to do the "Monger" with jalapeno & bacon. My mouth is watering already!