Blackies Hotdog Stand
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15 customer reviews
Marissa R.
The homemade relish is what makes this hotdog. It's a no-frills joint but it has charm. You can order right when you get up to the counter and put the fixings on the hotdog yourself. I had to try the birch beer and it was the prefect amount of fizz and syrup. Pictures of the previous owners and hot dog competition winners made it feel like a real community, family restaurant. If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be grabbing myself a hot-dog or two! More...
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John G.
Blackie's is a long time staple of anyone in the Waterbury/Cheshire area. I was in town visiting family for the Holiday and decided to call in an order for an hot dog and cheeseburger. I was greeted promptly on the phone to receive my order and when I arrived it was nice to see everything being made fresh and not just heated up. The inside has very old school and small town vibes which makes this restaurant very nostalgic. The food: Hot dog was an all beef hot dog with amazing bite to the skin! I would definitely come back for another reasonable price of 2.75. The cheese burger while made fresh did not taste any different than a fast food burger. Not terrible but not something I would recommend. If you're in the area come check out this cool spot and definitely grab a hot dog or two! More...
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Robert V.
A one of a kind destination. If you order anything other than a number of dogs, you made a mistake. Great hotdogs but AMAZING relish! Â They do one thing. They do it better than anyone else. It's worth a try More...
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Scott D.
Great hotdogs! Buns are scrumptious. Don't care for the hot relish. I like Cains sweet pickle relish and fresh chopped onions in addition to spicy mustard. Don't go on Friday-they are closed.But even with just the spicy mustard on the dogs they are still likely the best you ever ate. More...
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Bob D.
Tiny place that is an area icon. However, I am not a fan. Hot dogs are tiny and very greasy which soaks up in roll. Relish is only ok. Frankies hot dogs are much better.
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John M.
Blackie's is an conic place for hot dogs. In fact, many have ranked them one of years best places for hot dogs in Connecticut. I would recommend a hot dog with their spicy relish. While not a huge fan of relish, their spicy relish is indeed a treat and something that Blackie's is definitely known for.There is nothing even remotely fancy about Blackie's. However, I believe that this No-Frills atmosphere only enhances the quality of the experience of eating these hot dogs. Hot dogs were created to feed the hard working people who worked with their hands and that built this world brick by brick into the modern marvel that it is.I would definitely recommend stopping at Blackie's and trying one (or better yet, two or three) of their hot dogs. You won't be disappointed. More...
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Zack G.
No-frills spot with a tiny menu of hot dogs & burgers, served in an iconic red-&-white, octagonal structure. Cash-only. Both bar and table seatingI got a hotdog and it was very fresh, but nothing extraordinaryRated best hot dogs in "Best Of CT Magazine"5 More...
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Jim K.
An iconic hot dog stand. Hey serve Martin Rossol hot dogs that have this delicious crisp to them. Recommend a dog with mustard and their pepper relish with a birch beer soda.
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Bob B.
The hotdog that everyone else wishes they sold...The BEST relish ever.... Order 2 and a birch.
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Samantha G.
My fiancé and I were at the Cheshire festival. They had a food truck there and they hosted a hot dog eating contest.So we decided to find their location and give them a try. None of the tables seemed to be wiped down. So that did not make for a good first impression.The hot dogs were small. I had two hotdogs and still felt hungry. People seem to rave about their spicy pepper relish.Im not an overall relish fan however this relish had a nice kick. I prefer another hot dog spot in CT. More...
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Mark W.
I don't know what all the fuss is about. The food is ok, hot dog was nothing special and their "world famous relish" falls flat. Not saying wasn't ok but no reason to go out of your way.The part I enjoyed least was the arrogance of the guy behind the counter. A guy asked about chili and he said no we've been doing it our way for 93 years so I think I know more than you. Maybe be less of a jerk to a new customer and you would have gotten a better rating from me. More...
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Ronnae W.
While heading to restaurant depot, i passed this place. With such cute curb appeal i knew i was stopping by after my stop at restaurant depot. I got a hot dog and a birch beer. The hot dog was really good! Omg! The diner bar set up is really cute! It was a nice day so it felt great to down a hot dog and just chill. I don't know a birch beer is, but OMG! It was good! I'll be in the hunt for this when i get back home. There weren't any other people there while i was there. The staff was nice not annoying nice. He didn't try to talk because he was bored. I wasn't there long, but my stay was pleasant. More...
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Bob D.
I dont think a review for blackies is even needed. Its simple... Best hot dogs on the planet.
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Joy G.
Blackies hotdogs and pepper relish are simple yet amazing! Also if your in the mood for a simple cheeseburger this is the spot.
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Jason M.
Look, I know this place is a Connecticut institution. And if you like it, great. But I was just underwhelmed. The dogs are not cheap, they're not prepared in any special way, and the lack of either A) a bounty of toppings to choose from or B) a special "sauce" or "chili" that people rave about from miles around is a tad disappointing. Yes, they have their unique relish, and I can understand why that would excite some too.But unless you crave the relish, Blackie's is skippable. Capitol Lunch, Doogies, Deputy Dog... (in that order)... that's where you go. More...
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