My wife and I went here twice for the Tuesday Special, A Two-foot dog, Fries and Soda…read more On our visits we were greeted by happy employees. They made us feel welcome and were very helpful to us newbies. Our orders were taken and we were explained the process. Most of the condiments are self-serve. Both times I had the chili, yellow mustard and onions. My wife had Cole Slaw on her first one and Sauerkraut and mustard the second week. We made quite the mess but enjoyed the food. The hot dogs are very tasty and cooked just the way I we like them, a little char but not burnt. We had to cut the dogs into quarters and the rolls held up fine. The chili, while it tastes good is a little bland and my wife would have liked a little more flavor in the Sauerkraut too. The order of fries is large, hot and crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The store is a nostalgic walk into the past with retro fixtures, tables and decorations. It's fun to read the 45's that line the walls while enjoying these dogs. The dogs are a novelty and are good enough to come back for. They have an extensive menu and I'm tempted to try the other offerings but the Two-Foot dogs always call me back.

Hadn't been here in years and glad my co-worker suggested it. Our food was amazing and order ready…read moreat time promised. Will definitely return

Cash only, cash only, cash only!…read more But there is an ATM on site Stopped in for lunch with a friend of mine on this Friday afternoon, the place was definitely steady with people dining in, takeout, and the at picnic tables outside This was a beautiful day and we decided we would be sitting at the picnic tables outside The order was placed for two hotdog one with mustard, onion, and sauce, and the other hotdog with mustard and relish. I ordered a Pepsi soft drink, and my friend ordered the lemonade iced tea. About 10 minutes later, our order arrived, and we took the hotdog and drinks outside to the picnic tables The picnic tables could've been a little bit cleaner, but they were passable. After all, this is a lunch stop, and a hotdog joint, and a dive. One bite into that foot-long hotdog, and it was hot dog heaven. The toasted buttered England style hotdog roll, just was grilled to perfection. The hotdog had a nice SNAP to it with just nice a little bit spicy kick to the dog, I loved the mustard and the minced onions. But let's talk about that sauce. I could taste some cinnamon in it, there probably was chocolate in it also, but this was, in my opinion, the best meat sauce in Connecticut. My friend concurred that his hot dog was delicious. However, he wished he ordered the minced onions to go with it after seeing the onions on my hotdog. So... Let's go for round two! We had another foot-long hotdog I had one with mustard, onion, and sauce. My friend had one with mustard relish, and onion on it and we demolished them. I had a Pepsi drink and it was nice and cold and fresh. It was a bottle of lemonade iced tea, and it was consistent with what's usually in a bottle drink This is a great stop on the way to or from the beach, and Lake Beseck Conveniently located, and parking is a breeze outback around the side. There is an outside ice cream window along with an ice cream counter inside to the right of the entrance. The ice cream and milkshakes looked delicious. I wish I had stopped and took the time to order one. Definitely next time. To say these are the best hotdog in Connecticut would be a pretty fair statement. If not, these are a top five stop for hotdog.

Ever since I passed Guida's on my way to somewhere else a couple of years ago, I have had it in the…read moreback of my mind to give it a try. Today, a sunny early Spring morning, I decided to escape the dark recesses of my humble abode and finally make the trip to Middlefield. I am glad I did. Guida's has a definite 50s diner vibe. Everything looked clean, fresh, and appealing. The server was very friendly and helpful and the food was brought quickly. The fries were hot right from the oil and the 1/4 lb burger was cooked perfectly. Today, I opted for a strawberry shake and was pleased to find it not cloyingly sweet from too much syrup. Delish! The prices were comparable for other like establishments. Note: They only accept cash, but have an ATM for customer convenience. This is definitely a restaurant I would visit again when I am in the area!

Friendly service and great recommendations. First time visiting a family owned businesses of 98…read moreyears. You can't go wrong with a classic hot dog topped with their home made relish. They also have a spicy sauce that will not burn your mouth. It's a perfect balance of spicy. Blackies has been open since 1928. It started off as a serve station until they made into a restaurant. What truly made this a special experience is the vintage setting and history. The waitress really made me feel welcomed and had a moment of her time to share more information. I loved that. Finally, it gets busy not the usual overwhelming busy but good hand of people grabbing some hot dogs and hamburgers. If you ever watched the movie Grease, think of that concept, it reminds me of that era. Thank you to the staff for your amazing customer service. Definitely coming back.

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

I've wanted to visit Top Dog's roadside trailer in Portland for years, but they were never open…read morewhen I drove by. I understand that the trailer is presently known as Missy's Top Dog at least in some circles. I'm not sure if that's a change. When the Channel 3 Best Hot Dog in CT bracket was released, I noticed Missy's Top Dog was on it. I was able to get there shortly before their 3 pm closing recently. I'm a fan. First of all, although they were closing soon, there was a steady stream of people while I was in the area. There was never a long line, but I was not able to take a pic of the hot dog shaped trailer without a person blocking the sign. MTD is the only place I know of using Thumann's Hit Dogs from New Jersey. MTD steams the dogs and it looked like they had a bit of a dirty water thing maybe going on. MTD has several specialty dogs, but nothing too far out of the ordinary. I ordered a Cajun with "Orleans Relish", chili and pepper jack. I really liked the dog, especially for a steamed dog. Nice flavor. Nice snap. The toppings worked really well together. The chili sauce was meaty and not heavily seasoned. The relish provided a nice jolt of sweet acidity. I also ordered the MTD clasic dog, which had artfully layered catsup, mustard, relish and onions. Same tasty, snappy dog. Nice ratio of toppings. I'm assuming Missy was the person helping me because she seemed to have the confidence and pride of an owner. She was very friendly and engaging in my brief time speaking with her. Since the dogs were steamed, they came out right away. I can't say Missy's Top Dog's cracks my Top Tier of CT Dogs, but it's just a tier down and I enthusiastically recommend MTD, even if you have to drive a bit out of your way. 4.25 Stars

Went their in the fall. I don't know where they get their hot dogs from but they have a great snap…read moreand I found it quite tasty. I like a good hot dog and Connecticut has some great places to get them. I would put this little place on that list.

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!

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.

I still think Harry's place is overrated…read more First of all, it's cash only, but don't forget there's atm right there at the counter, $2.50 per transaction The milkshakes were nine dollars a pop, and my friend and I each had a hotdog at 3.99 each The milkshakes were average of best typical of any place you get a chocolate milkshake The hotdog were small, toasted on a New England roll, which was buttery and pretty good They put the mustard and relish under the hotdog. This is kind of weird. I don't think this is a New England thing or a Connecticut thing. Had I known there was mustard and relish at a condiment counter around the corner, I would've just got a plain dog. The place gets busy for lunch and there's only one order taker. So the line can get out of that testy, especially if you're in a hurry. I know many say this is an institution and I shouldn't be speaking negatively about it, but it is what it is it's overrated. Yes it's been around for a long time, but it's super expensive for a hot dog and milkshake. I see no value here. I should've went up and around the corner to that bar that serves those really great lobster rolls. Colchester is a beautiful town, with many wonderful choices for a place to eat. I don't think this is one of them.

Epic double burger and fries - a true classic!…read more Had the double burger with fries and it was absolutely epic! The patties were thick, juicy, and packed with flavor - exactly what you'd hope for from a historic Connecticut drive-in like Harry's Place. The fries were perfectly crispy and seasoned, making the whole meal a standout. This place has been around for over 100 years for a reason. Great portions, no-frills deliciousness, and that old-school vibe. If you're craving a solid burger and fries (or their famous clams/hot dogs), this is the spot. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area! Highly recommend - 10/10 on the burger front.

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!