On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Top Dog Hot Dog in Portland, CT This side-of-the-road stand, only open seasonally, is well off the main streets. But the stand has made a name for…
Chili Dog; Bart’s Drive-In Halal
During the Hot Dog Days of Summer, all sorts of places call to us. Next up, Bart’s Drive-In (Halal) in Windsor. Chili Dog The first thing you notice is its generous size—this chili dog is extra long, ensuring you get…
Hot Dog; Cricket Car Hop
On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Cricket Car Hop in Stratford. Fries First, let’s talk about Crinkle Fries. Historically, crinkle fries are crap. They require either seasoning (like the ones at Birdcode) or…
Chili Dog; No Pork on Dis Fork
Now that we are into the Hot Dog Days of Summer; we need to keep trying hot dogs around Connecticut. Up Next, No Pork on Dis Fork, a hot dog cart in Hartford” to sample their hot dog with chili.…
Brats and Hot Dogs; Carol’s Lunch Box
I’ve heard a lot about Carol’s Lunch Box in Farmington. Let’s see if it lives up to the hype. They’ve got a few options here, so to be consistent we go for a hot dog with chili and spicy relish.…
3 Hot Dogs Worth Traveling For
Here we run down the best Hot Dogs in Connecticut. The ones who get the dog blistered just right. Whose buns are toasted. Whose toppings add to the whole experience. Just in time to close out summer. #3 Glenwood Drive-In;…

Hot Dog; Super Duper Weenie
On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Super Duper Weenie in Fairfield. It’s time to address the elephant in the room. You can’t do a rundown of the best hot dogs in Connecticut without…

Hot Dog; Dogtown
Since it’s the Hot Dog Days of Summer, we are highlighting as many hot dogs as we reasonably can. Today, Dogtown in Milford. Two different dogs today. The standard, and a crazy one. Devil dog Chipotle mayo, chili, Banana peppers,…

Hot Dog; Augie & Ray’s Drive-In
On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Augie & Ray’s Drive-In in East Hartford. Part of the Pratt & Whitney trifecta of East Hartford Hot Dogs (along with Maggie’s Lunch Truck and Mickey’s Oceanic…

Hot Dog; Jake’s Diggity Dogs
On the search for the best Hot Dogs in Connecticut brings us to Jake’s Diggity Dogs in Milford. There is a debate in Milford about who has better hot dogs. Jakes, or Dogtown. It’s Jakes. Onion Rings A small onion…