Road Trip: Connecticut hot dog tour
News 12 asked viewers for YOUR favorite spots.
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Hot dogs may just be the quintessential American food of summer, and there is no shortage of classic hot dog joints in Connecticut to grab a dog.
Photojournalist Lori Golias and News 12's Justin DeVellis visited Glenwood Drive-In, Blackie's Hot Dog Stand, Frankie's and Rawley's Drive-In for a taste of summer.
News 12 also asked viewers for YOUR favorite spots. Here are some of the best spots in Connecticut to grab a dog!
Al's Hot Dogs
248 S Main St. | Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
Augie & Ray's
314 Main St. | East Hartford, Connecticut 06118
Bethel Hot Dog Palace
44 Stony Hill Road | Bethel, Connecticut 06801
Big Dawgg's & More
1111 Voluntown Road | Griswold, Connecticut 06351
Billy's Old Fashioned Ice Cream & Marketplace
742 Amity Road | Bethany, Connecticut 06524
Blackie's Hot Dog Stand
2200 Waterbury Road | Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Burgerittoville
57 Church Hill Road | Newtown, Connecticut 06470
Buster's Drive In
884 Terryville Ave. | Bristol, Connecticut 06010
Captain Seas
905 N Colony Road | Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
Capitol Lunch
510 Main St. | New Britain, Connecticut 06051
Carol's Lunchbox
1365 Farmington Ave. | Farmington, Connecticut 06032
Chef's Dog House
337 Willard Ave. | Newington, Connecticut 06111
Chez Lenard
32 Colonial Lane | Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877
Costco
Multiple locations
Country Store
2187 New London Turnpike | Glastonbury, Connecticut 06073
Cricket Car Hop
900 Access Road | Stratford, Connecticut 06615
Denmo's Snack and Dairy
Denmo's Snack and Dairy's most popular hotdog gets the works (sauerkraut, brown mustard, relish and chopped raw onion). The dog on the right is called the Pood Attack, inspired by the owner's half-poodle, consisting of a split and charred hotdog on a bed of lettuce, covered in American cheese, homemade Thousand Island dressing and chopped onions. It's on their "Legendary Lucarelli menu," which has an item created off of each member of our family. Denmo's is kicking off its 45th year of business, with Chloe Lucarelli and her wife Nicky Lucarelli carrying on the legacy of Chloe's father, Dennis Lucarelli, who opened the drive-in in 1978.
340 Main St. | South Southbury, CT 06487
Dive
15 Water St. | Mystic, Connecticut 06355
Dogtown
664 New Haven Ave. | Milford, Connecticut 06460
Doogie's
Doogie's offers a 10-inch, 16-inch and a 2-foot hot dog. Order one plain and top it your way or choose from signature dogs such as the MAN V. FOOD, the Dixie, the Works, the Turnpike, the Doogie, the Boston, the Reuben, the Tijuana, the College, the Kelly, the Rebel and the Coney. Rachel Ray Magazine called Doogie's the No. 1 grilled hot dog in the country.
2525 Berlin Turnpike | Newington, CT 06111
Duchess
Duchess Restaurants have been known in Connecticut for their hotdogs for over 65 years. Their hot dog with "the works" (mustard, sauerkraut and relish) is their most popular, but their chili cheese dog is a close second. Duchess' hotdogs are made locally by Hummel Brothers in New Haven, with rolls baked fresh daily by Chaves Bakery in Bridgeport using the Duchess recipe. Duchess says they believe in using the best ingredients to make the best tasting hot dog and that they work with local partners to do just that.
Multiple locations
Frankie's
700 Watertown Ave. | Waterbury, Connecticut 06708
464 Reidville Drive | Waterbury, Connecticut 06705
348 Chase Ave. | Waterbury, Connecticut 06704
Glenwood Drive-In
2538 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, Connecticut 06518
GoldBurger's
1096 Main St. | Newington, Connecticut 06111
Harry's Place
104 Broadway St. | Colchester, Connecticut 06415
Jack Rabbit's Burgers, Wings and Things
254 Main St. | Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475
Jake's Diggity Dog
40 Broad St. | Milford, Connecticut 06460
Lake Zoar Drive In
Popular dogs at Lake Zoar Drive In include the Pastrami Reuben Dog (with choice of Russian dressing or mustard), the chili dog with onion and the Mike’s Slaw Dog topped with chili, horseradish mustard and coleslaw.
14 Roosevelt Drive Rural, CT-34 | Stevenson, Connecticut 06491
Merritt Canteen
4355 Main St. | Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606
Mickey's Oceanic Grill
119 Pitkin St. | East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
Mr. Mac's Canteen
838 Main St. | Monroe, Connecticut 06468
New Guida's
484 Meriden Road | Middlefield, Connecticut 06455
Nikki's Dog House
Nikki's Dog House and their famous Coney Island Dogs celebrate 43 years on April 1. Nikki's Coney Dog has been the staple item on the menu since the very beginning. Some call it a Nikki Dog, The Works, All the Way, or "I'll Have Three", but anyway you call it you get a grilled hot dog in a steamed bun topped with yellow mustard, our secret Coney Island meat sauce, and chopped onions!
5 Canal St. | Putnam, Connecticut 06260
Ordinary New Haven
990 Chapel St. | New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Original Ranchhouse
27 Windsor Ave. | Windsor, Connecticut 06095
Roadside Gourmet
205 Governor’s Highway | South Windsor, Connecticut 06074
Rawley's Drive-In
Rawley's Fairfield in Fairfield is home to the legendary Martha Stewart's favorite dog.
1886 Post Road | Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet
Riley's Hot Dog and Burger Gourmet is a funky locale with over 20 gourmet hot dog options. One of the most popular hot dogs on the menu is the Loco Taco Dog that's not only fun for kids but also the kid in you. It's topped with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, taco sauce, sour cream, shredded cheddar and nacho chips. Riley's says the dog will tame your cravings for tacos and hot dogs in one bite.
61 Glen St. | New Britain, Connecticut 06051
Saint's
1248 Queen St. | Southington, Connecticut 06489
Super Duper Weenie
306 Black Rock Turnpike | Fairfield, Connecticut 06825
Sycamore
The Sycamore has been in continuous operation since 1948 and offers car hop service. The famous Sycamore hot dog is crispy on the outside - a hot dog served with mustard, relish, sauerkraut, onion and a crisp slice of bacon.
282 Greenwood Ave. | Bethel, Connecticut 06801
Tomlinson's
1400 Noble Ave. | Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610
Top Dog Portland
211 Route 66 (Marlbourgh Road) | Portland, Connecticut
Valley Farms
1995 Boston Ave. | Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610
The Wienery
17 Bridge St. | Stamford, Connecticut 06905
The Windmill Tavern
400 Hollister St. | Stratford, Connecticut 06615
Windsock Inn
Windsock Inn in Stratford has been in business for almost 50 years, with airplane-memorabilia covered walls and a pub-like atmosphere. Windsock is well-known for its chili, burgers and Hummel hot dogs. An old-school kind of place that is comfortable and welcoming.
295 Main St. | Stratford, Connecticut 06615
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