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1st Ave-14th St (L)
Astor Place (6)
Mon-Thu. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
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I heard about Crig Dogs and immediately wanted to try it. Then I read the reviews on Yelp and was unsure if it was really going to be everything I hoped and dreamed.
I decided to try it for myself, since I love a good dog. I went tonight with my friend and we LOVED it. I mean really, loved it.
We were greeted by the extremely friendly dude behind the counter. He was helpful and went through his favorites and the big crowd pleasers on the giant menu hanging from the ceiling.
We decided on the Spicy Redneck, Jon-Jon Deragon and the Chihuahua Dogs.
The Spicy Redneck was awesome, it was a bacon wrapped dog covered in chili and cole slaw. It's supposed to have jalapenos as well, but I skipped them. There was too much cole slaw, so I brushed some off. Other than the excess cole slaw, it was such an amazing dog. Wow. So happy as soon as I bit into it. The we tried the Jon-Jon Deragon, which was a dog with cream cheese, scallions and everything bagel seeds. Also awesome. Sounds pretty gross, and I honestly didn't want to even try it, but my friend insisted it was delicious and once I took a bite, I agreed. Who would have thought I would like cream cheese on my hot dog?? The Chihuahua was a bacon wrapped dog with avocado and sour cream. Another combo that sounds vile but is really extremely amazing.
As I sat there munching on my succulent dog I pondered how it was possible that some people had such bad experiences. The dogs were really tasty and filling. I was completely full by the time our "snack" was over. The place was completely empty, so we were not dealing with the after midnight crowds, which was a plus, but I would probably wait in line for a half hour as well. People do it for Shake Shack, and that place doesn't even have a roof to wait under.
It was a tad bit pricey for hot dogs, about $10 for two fully loaded dogs and a can of PBR, but I don't think thats so terrible considering that was a full meal and I was stuffed afterwards.
I can't wait to come back here and try other combination of condiments and hot dogs. Really top notch.
Whoa Whoa Whoa. Why in the world does this place have such high marks? I was quite disappointed by my hot dog experience at Crif. My dog - which was priced at over $4 - came without the toppings I ordered on it and I had to bring it back to my cashier to receive said toppings.
Firstly, I have a problem paying over $4 for something that takes less than 4 seconds to eat. And by that - I mean that my hot dog was small and underwhelming. Secondly, the bun of my hot dog was slightly cold and very clearly just removed from its refrigerated packaging. Really, Crif Dogs? You couldn't have slathered some butter on that bun and placed it on the grill for me? What's up with that?
* If you are tired of the regular Gray's Papaya or Nathan's, this is the place to be.
* With interesting varieties in toppings, you can either order custom made dog or enjoy their recommended specials.
* I've loved the Spicy Redneck and Tsunami (comes with pineapple).
* Decently priced at 5 bucks.
I heart Crif Dogs - or to be more accurate, I heart with a Christopher Walken Dog Crif Dogs.
This place is so bad ass and well known, they don't even need my five star review.
Try the Spicy Redneck, Jersey Morning, or the BLT Dog - all delicious, all terrible for you.
Never forget the RC cola, either - that's the best damn cola you can drink - that's real sugar, so you know it's working.
This is the perfect place for a craving of tater tots on a late night out with a date or after a party with two or three friends.
Their most popular dog is the chihuahua (I'll have yet to try) . I tried what the cashier suggested - the spicy redneck which has coleslaw and chili, which was a good balance since I like cole slaw, Friend ordered the Good morning dog which has a easy over egg on top of bacon wrapped dog...perfect for a drunk.
waffle fries not worthy. small space. can't complain otherwise since it's an in and out type of place. nice speak-easy bar tucked to the side of telephone booth, though reservations need to be placed in advance.
I would go back.
Every weekend when I am out and 3AM strikes, I think of Crif Dogs. They know what I want: hot sexy dogs! They make your hot dog fresh and they have many different toppings. My favorite is Good Morning Dog, which suits 3AM drunk crowd very well :)
Their tater-tots and chili fries are amazing too. Whenever I come here, there is always a long line waiting to get their hot dogs but that never seems to stop anybody from coming here.
The proximity to St. Marks street bars and that secret speakeasy,
(I won't name it but it's initials are PDT),
would lead you to assume Crif Dogs is popular with drunks.
Well it is.
I've been here under the influence and loved it.
But I've also eaten here sober (sometimes I remember to eat before I drink), and still find it quite pleasing.
The hot dog itself is okay. Not as snappy or juicy as Nathan's or Gray's but still good. The real appeal here is in the toppings and bacon.
If you don't get bacon wrapped, you really shouldn't get it.
(I once got a chili dog and thought it was merely okay.)
Soon as you wrap it in bacon, toss jalapenos, cheese, fried egg etc,
the magic happens. I personally love the spicy redneck, bacon wrapped hot dog with jalapenos but without coleslaw. The coleslaw's not bad but excessive and messy.
If you get a seat the people watching is fun, twice I've seen people mistake bathroom door for the phone booth, (luckily not the other way around), and the service has been fine.
I sometimes think this place hasn't tapped it's potential. Why not bacon wrap Italian sausage, kielbasa, hot links or chorizo?
Hm-mm bacon wrapped chorizo............ I'm done.
I need some alone time now.
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I holla'd for a cab and when it came near
The license plate said bacon and there was pork in da air
If anything I can say is that this cab was rare
But I thought 'Man fogetaboutit' - 'Yo home to Crif Dog'
I pulled up to the Crif, bout 3:30am or later
yelled to the cabby yo homes smell ya later
looked at my hot dog castle, i was finally here
to sit at my booth as the hot dog eater from oc
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If you're Jonesen for a bacon wrapped fried egg topped hot dog at 3:30am then Crif Dog is your sort of temple.
One of the coolest attributes to NYC is that no one sleeps. It's quite common to stay out late and even eat a hot dog or slice of pizza at 4am. When in NYC... do as the New Yorker's do...
Naturally after a few shots of fernet and a few rounds of Brooklyn Brews (East IPA); a Crif Dog sounds pretty amazing. True, anything under these conditions would sound amazing.
I ordered the "Good Morning" and let me tell you... After that moment it surely was a good morning. The bacon on the dog was crisp and hot. The egg was fried to golden brown perfection. To be quite frank (get it... "frank"? as in hot dog ;) it was the best dog I've ever had for $4-5. All the other dogs looked equally as good.
I highly recommend Crif Dog to anyone hankering a little something different from the ordinary Dog. However, there will always be a place in my frugal heart for a Costco Hot Dog with drink at a buck fitty.
Disappointed...
I tried the "Chihuahua" hot dog (bacon wrapped in beef hot dog with avocado minus sour cream) The bacon was burnt to a crisp and the beef hot dog was dry and tough. I though the beef hot dog would of been thicker, plumper, and juicy! I was wrong. The avocado also looked old, like it was sitting there all day. It was a dark overly ripe gray/brown/green color.
I've had tried so many different kinds of hot dogs. Even New York Hot Dog and Coffee Co. is better than this.
My favorite hot dog with toppings to this day is STILL PINKS HOT DOGS in California! :)
Not worth the 30 minute wait on a late Saturday night (3 am)
Pass please.
On NYE, I was once again reminded of how much I miss NYC... it wasn't just that my good friend Lulu was in town from Brooklyn... or that we were reminiscing the Good Ol Days... or that it was damn impossible to hail a cab at 2am in Long Beach... what the - ! (...that would never happen in Manhattan, man.)
NYC is home away from and the only place I truly feel serenity in stillness when the rest of the world is movin' about...
On my last visit, and what would be the last memorable meal of said visit, we found ourselves at Crif Dogs. .. it was late... we were boozed up... tater tots and hot dogs? Certainly. Don't mind if I do. It was the perfect sendoff for the five intoxicat(ed)ing days we had together.
Now, normally - I don't do chili dogs. I like mine neat with mustard... or if I've calories to spare, mayo & jalapeños (don't knock it 'til you've tried it) OR if I'm especially daring (i.e. drunk) - wrapped and bacon and off a cart in Chinatown in LA. HOWEVER - I was encouraged that the chili dogs are great, I mean GREAT, and so forwent my norm and ordered chili dogs and tater tots. I ordered my tots naked. My BF and Lulu ordered theirs drowned in chili. The three of us ordered chili dogs. The bag weighed 20 lbs.
We hailed a cab and headed back to Brooklyn to partake in our feast. Ohhh nom nom nom... devoured. The chili? Perfection. The tots? Crispy goodness. Now where's the TUMS? Cause I kinda need 12 now.
Look. They're hot dogs. Processed, brined, blobs of meat (?) that are pretty much processed the same way wherever they are assembled.
At that, it 's really up to the peripherals to truly make a "good" tasting dog (and anyone else that argues otherwise... may be eating way too many hot dogs)
Honestly, I was too drunk at the time to remember what my friend ordered. What I do remember is that it wasn't blow-me-away status. Just. Good. Salty drunk food good.
Plus with Pink's Hot Dogs fresh in my mind, couldn't really compare. Or maybe it's just the SoCal in me.
Revisit? I'll probably end up here again
Today I spent the day going to various places trying out food places that caught my interest wherever I went. This was food place number 6 and was my last stop. Yep, that's right. I ate 7 times (counting breakfast at home) today :)
When I got here it was almost midnight and damn if there still wasn't a crowd at the Crif Dogs. I made my order and amused myself while waiting by watching the action in the phone booth inside the shop. If you don't know what I'm talking about then you have to see it yourself. No really. Please, i Don't Tell.
Anyway, back to the hot dogs. I ordered the Spicy Redneck. A hot dog topped with chili, jalapeno peppers and coleslaw. The hot dog meat was good quality but plain. The bread was just a regular hot dog bun. But the beacon, the fried beacon, wrapped around the meat makes the dog. They know how to use it well here to enhance the taste. I guess beacon does make everything better.
The coleslaw gives a nice texture and crunch to the hot dog but in return, it diminishes the heat from the peppers. Good if you can't stand too much heat but not so good if you ordered this selection thinking it'll be spicy. Still tasty though. Order it without the coleslaw if you want some spice in your life for the night.
So if your itching for a hot dog, skip the famous Grey's Papaya and come here instead. It's much better and hey, it have beacon in it. How could you go wrong with that?
This is my second annual AWESOMENESS SCALE OF NEW YORK THINGS:
AWESOME
2010, so far--- |
|--- Bacon-Wrapped Crif Dog for breakfast
The beautiful |
residents of NYC--- |
|--- Dumb people can't talk with a cupcake in
| their mouth
Cool Hotel Bars--- |
| ---- Eating in Queens
Cautious Optimism-|
|---- Getting from Park Slope to Williamsburg
|
|--- The line at Trader Joe's
Expensive ramen-- |
| --- "Please swipe again" Really, turnstile??
Lost earmuffs--- |
|----- 2009
LAME
At this East Village hot doggery, you're paying mostly for the experience - not the dogs.
A pastiche of 80's arcade machines, graffiti, and retro posters make up Crif Dogs's charm. Besides Galaga, pleasant service and a connected speakeasy adds to its appeal. It's artificially divey, and a fun spot for a bite.
A friend and I shared a Tsunami dog ($7.50) and a PBR ($2.50). It was a wait for our snack, but the beer helped. The hot dog was tasty enough, thanks to the green onions, which surprisingly carried the dog!
It was a cold Saturday morning.
I was coming back from the Taschen bookstore in SoHo, and I was looking for something to eat. Something hot, something that wasn't too pricey. I stumbled into a restuarant (which shall remain nameless) with expensive prices for a small dish. Before I entered into the restaurant, I remembered an article recommending Crif Dogs (whether it was the Daily News or Time Out New York, they all had good things to say). I had remembered seeing it when I went out of St. Dymphna's, a bar across the street. Unfortunately, I was hanging out with vegetarians, so I never got to try Crif dogs.
It is on this day, I entered into the restuarant around 12:10 PM, with only three customers inside. I was greeted by the DOuble Dragon and Spy Hunter arcade games, and the quiantness of the dimly-lit joint. I liked it already. It reminded me of a bar, only with a charm of a hot dog theme around the place.
The guy who greeted me was a thin-build guy with a beard, and he was friendly to me. I told him I did not know what to order as it was my first time here. He recommended the Chihuahua (bacon-wrapped hot dog with avocado, sourcream and optional salsa) and the Spicy Redneck (a bacon-wrapped hot dog and covered with chili, jalapenos and cole slaw).
When the order came, I bit into the hot dog. It was a taste made in heaven. I came in at the right time. The hot dog itself was lightly crisp, and juicy. The bun was very lightly toasted. The bacon was lightly crisp and flavorful. The toppings? Those were a masterpiece. The Chihuahua had a sweet, creamy flavor to it, lightly tart from the optional salsa topping. The Spicy Redneck is not spicy, but rather an explosion of sweet and mild spices, a kick from the occasional jalapeno, and the light smoke flavor from the chili. This was very much a throwback to the Southern style of cooking.
I ate with a smile, and I was warm from the place and the food I ate. I left with a smile, and the guy who greeted me wished me a great day. I reacted with "It's great!" which was my reaction to the hot dogs. I had a fond impression from the place, it's a unique place to dine in on an cold, early Saturday afternoon.
Lucky I didn't have my vegetarian friends with me.
Holy bacon wrapped hot dog!
These hot dogs are all kinds of fried goodness. The way they wrap the bacon around the dog is almost an art. The hot dog meat that they use is really nothing special. The toppings sure are fantastic and the mixes on their menu really are innovative. You can only get select dogs on the pdt menu so it is really much better to order in the actual restaurant.
The service here really sucks though. All of these kids are definitely college kids with no desire to give good customer service. They'd much rather be talking to their friends and giving them free beer. Which is exactly what was happening on the night that I went in.
If you want a better hot dog go to Bark Hot Dogs in Brooklyn. Better beer. Better service. Better dogs.
The second I land at JFK I'm craving Crif Dogs.
Nearly got attacked by a bum while entering the joint but definitely worth it. A nasty hobo wasn't going to stop me from getting my breakfast morning dog at 1 am
While enjoying our savory goodness we were interviewed by time out new york. behold!
http://newyork.timeout...
Every area's got their pre-hangover food, right?
SF, Mission: Burrito.
Turkey: Intestine Sandwich
NY, Upper West: Koronet Pizza
NY, Lower East: Crif Dog
Any of the above plus 2 liters of Evian and you'll be all right tomorrow.
BACON WRAPPED HOT DOGS
That literally should be all I have to write to make you want to go here. But then I will tell you that hot dogs here are about $5 each if not more, and then I can sense you wanting to stop reading this review and losing all aspirations whatsoever to visit this hot dog stand...especially when I add onto the fact that these are just average hot dog size too...
For those of you not totally deterred by the price, I see you still reading now, this is the east village in NYC ya know? You don't come to NYC to save money. You just don't. These hot dogs, yes they will make your wallet a lot lighter, but they will make your tummy a lot happier too!!!
They say bacon makes everything better, and that rule definitely holds true here! Especially when you pair that bacon with other magical toppings like carmelized onions, or you can make it like a BLT, or a spicy mexican version, or you can make it a teriyaki/hawaiian style hot dog topped with pineapple and green onions which is what we did, and it almost made me forget how pricey that hot dog actually was!! Almost...not quite. But then you eat a tater tot or two, and that naturally makes you a bit happier in the head. :-)
It isn't one of those NYC hot dog stands, since they actually have 3 tables inside, but if you come here you can at least say that you've had one of NY's finest/most expensive hot dogs! And who doesn't want that statement on their resume??
Crif Dogs is certainly a place where the dog is not the star. Any dog aficionado should know that the flavor is all in the toppings. As a control I ordered a Crif Dog with nothing but mustard in addition to the Spicy Redneck.
The flavor of the dog is about what you'd get from a Sabrett cart on the street. Not sure how they cook it, but the casing has no char and it's pretty much the standard dog.
The Spicy Redneck - bacon-wrapped and covered with chili, jalapenos and cole slaw - was quite tasty, however. The crunch from the bacon and creaminess from the slaw provided a nice texture while the heat from the peppers was enough to be noticeable but not enough to be uncomfortable. The dog's mild flavor is totally overshadowed by the toppings (as will be the case with any of the bacon-wrapped dogs) but I didn't mind at all as the topping flavors melded quite well.
I'd certainly come back for seconds.
There were a bunch of places I wanted to eat at in the East Village, but Crif was the first on my list because I love hot dogs.
The Jon Jon Deragon was my first victim. The sausage itself was nice and crisp (as sausages tend to get when deep fried). The cream cheese, the everything seeds and the scallions all complemented each other really well. I don't know what it is about cream cheese that just makes me giddy. I'd get this every time if I had the chance to come here often. So good.
I wasn't too big a fan of the Spicy Redneck though. Somehow, the bacon that was wrapped around the dog flew completely under the radar (I know... weird), and the cole slaw, while crunchy, didn't taste as good as it looked like it would.
This is a cool little joint that I'd love to come back to. I didn't order the tater tots (which I heard were good) and there were a handful of other dogs on the menu that I wanted to try.
I can't quite give this place four stars yet though, so it officially gets 3.75 from me. I know, I know... BIG DEAL. But hey, I like to be specific.
3.5, but I feel like rounding down today. So it's more like a 3.499999...
Sometimes I worry about how vegetarian my veggie hot dog is, what with all that bacon-wrapped craziness going on in the kitchen (I've tried peeking through the little window into the kitchen to no success), but even still... these veggie dogs are DELISH. The hot dog comes split down the middle, grilled to crispy perfection... that's really what makes this place better than so many others.
The only reason I'm rounding down to a 3 is because sometimes it can be crazy crowded with people waiting to get into PDT and thus long time to get food.
My favorite hot dog place in NYC. Move over Gray's!
Crif Dogs is quite the epitome of what East Village is. It's hip, it's young, it's trendy, and it doesn't care what other people think (or maybe it secretly does, but it's so cool that it doesn't matter anyway).
As a vegetarian, I'm quite fond of how they prepare the vegetarian dog varieties. Whatever you wanna order on your veggie dog, they take the veggie dog, slice it in half length wise and fry it. That way, you get more surface area crispiness and less of that rubbery taste that many veggie dogs seem to portray.
I get a kick out out of the fact that PDT is just next door through the telephone booth. However, know that whatever dogs you order from Crif, you gotta finish it before you head on over to PDT. And the menus are not interchangeable between the two venues either.
As for the regular dogs, I know my friends can attest to fantastic dogs. And as a native Californian, I say Crif Dogs even beats out Pink's in Los Angeles. oh whaaat now!
Avoid the crowds by visiting during off-hours, if you can. When I dropped in around 2:30pm on a Tuesday, it was pretty deserted, and for a while I was the only patron in the place.
These guys excel at bacon-wrapped dogs, the bacon is so perfectly crisp and meticulously neat around each sausage, I wish I had asked for tips on the technique.
The special dogs -the Momofuku or the Wylie Dusfrene - can only be ordered from PDT next door.
Overall, highly satisfactory - I had the Chihuahua, (bacon, avocado & sour cream) which really isn't as horrendously, richly unmanageable as one might think... so much so that I had to ask for another dog - this time the Good Morning (bacon-wrapped, with egg and cheese) with a sauerkraut topping in order to feel completely satiated.
I know people who swear by this place, especially after a night of sauciness in St. Mark's. I like it too, but it's not outstanding by any measure. Yes, I tried the bacon wrapped hot dog with egg- Good Morning. Yes, I tried it with avocado and other exotic toppings we well. And yes I was drunk when I had them, which usually means it should taste 5 times better. However, I don't think their dogs are that tasty. I prefer my simple, snappy Gray's Papaya with coconut juice.
Clearly the best option for a hot dog in the city, Crif Dogs brings the noise. Its already heavily reviewed, so i'll just share my favorite dogs with everyone. The best option is the Spicy Redneck, clearly. Its great. I've been feeling the tsunami lately as well, there is more than enough pineapple to ensure that every bite is refreshing and sweet. The dark horse on the menu is the Jon-Jon Deragon, its fantastic and I only wish I had tried it sooner. Its just hard not to get that spicy redneck. The cheese tots are the obvious side, I don't mess around with anything else. And I can't imagine wanting to drink a PBR or a birch beer. They've got the whole experience nailed and pull the thing off to perfection. Kudos, Crif Dog.
I had the tsunami hot dog -- bacon wrapped weiner with pinapple and green onions on top. The bacon was nice and crispy and the hot dog overall was good.. but nothing I would crave or go out of my way to get. I didn't care for the bun being cold. It really would've upped it a notched if they toasted it or something. The service is friendly and fast, and its a chill place to hang -- if you're waiting for PDT (which takes forever.. but that's a different post).
I'm of the mentality that if you're going to add a load of fat to an already indulgent beloved snack (i.e. fry it), at least do it in the name of flavor. I ordered a basic Crif Dog embellished with onions, mustard, and catsup/ketchup and was disappointed to find it overly salty and tough. I prefer my dogs tender with plenty of snap and mine was anything but. The crinkle cut fries were o-kay as well. N-e-x-t.
So I just popped a low dose Bayer, in hopes to deter the imminent heart attack that's been brewing since I tried the spicy redneck-thing from Crif Dogs.
I admit, coming here after Pommes Frites may not have been a great idea, but even those over-sized, delicious and steamy hot fries didn't have as much salt as this hot dog.
I'm pretty dissapointed actually. I dot understand why eating a bacon wrapped deep fried salt dog ever appealed to me. My stomach and intestines are now making me pay for this horrible mistake,
-written from my bathroom
Crif Dogs is not for the faint of heart. You might want to stock up on antacids before rolling up in here, but it's well worth the agita. I'm a big fan of the Good Morning, otherwise I stick with a classic chili dog. Crif's serves tater tots and waffle fries, which are my two favorite types of potatoes. Top that off with a thick milkshake or a cheap PBR and you are set, my friend. Confession time: I once spent about two hours in Crif Dogs watching The Matrix and scarfed down three dogs. I'll admit, Crif's is even better drunk but I'll go stone sober any day of the week.
while crif might not serve the best dog in the world
and while the dweebs waiting for pdt might just outnumber the patrons now
on some bad days
a chihuahua and a pbr can make it all better
Checked this place out on a Friday night. It was super packed, but the line moved quickly, and the girl at the counter was witty and cool. Eating here feels like an event. Everybody is so stoked to be there, the staff seems to feed and feed off of that. The food is fast and cheap, as it should be. You might not get a seat, as seating is limited, but hot dogs are pretty portable, at least.
The dog selection is pretty intense; you're really spoiled for choice here. There are a few basic condiments that are free (mustard, onions, relish) and you can go nuts with other stuff at additional charge.
I had the basic veggie dogs and they were excellent. They were grilled (not boiled) and had a nice "snap" that I've not experienced since eating my last meat hot dog. The dog tasted so much like what I remember a "real" hot dog to be, I did a double take. The bun was large, and fresh. The mustard at the table was a nice spicy brown mustard (not that yellow French's garbage.) Good eating.
The beers are pretty cheap, and the selection seems to follow hipster ironic cool (ie: cheap domestic beers like PBR and Schaefer.) Delightfully tacky, and totally lockstep with the whole vibe of the place.
This place is a good time. Good dogs, good service, and reasonably priced. Just be prepared to brave a crowd!
Pretty damn good veggie dog if you ask me. Just don't go here on the weekends if you like your east village establishments douche-free. Crowds swarming around the damn telephone booth to get into PDT and people who "borrow" mustard and never return. Friendly staff considering the people they have to put up with.
Finally made it here.
Disgustingly good. While something like the bacon-avocado-sour cram dog would appear to be the extreme, actually does not taste as shockingly decadent as it sounds. To explore this dimension further, try the pickle-cheese dog. Gross but good.
+ I was not expecting it to actually have a vibe or decor, which it has.
- orders can take a while.
The service I received at this establishment was extremely unpleasant. The employees forgot my order and when I politely reminded them I was sworn off for no justifiable reason. The asian cashier in particular was extremely offensive, and told me to "stop bitching" when I calmly asked him how long my order might take (this was after 30 minutes of waiting for a simple hot dog). I am extremely dissatisfied with my experience and will never go to "Crif Dogs" ever again. In addition, I will be telling all of my friends and acquaintances of my horrible experience.
My heart goes aflutter at the smell and sight of their Spicy Redneck hotdog. I'm convinced that their bacon wrapped deep fried sausage is one of God's greatest gifts to man. And you think that ketchup and mustard will do just fine as condiments to your porktastic dog.
No, Crif Dogs and I don't believe in your simplistic tastes.
As if it can get any better than a bacon-wrapped dog, they smother their Spicy Redneck with their house chili and top it off with some cold crunchy coleslaw and jalapenos. The play between temperatures and textures is so incredibly sexy.
After my first few bites, this baby reaffirmed my true passionate feelings for pork once more. Tater tots and a can of PBR are optional too.
NY finally redeemed itself after that overhyped hot dog joint (ahem... gray's papaya) i had years ago.
i seriously wanted to try a bunch of them but settled for 3 since we were getting other things from other places.
chihuahua (bacon wrapped dog covered with avocadoes and sour cream.)... probably was my least favorite. i love how the dog is deep fried with with bacon around it... made for a crunchy and crispy outside with a juicy inside.
jon-jon deragon (the crif dog with a schmear of cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds)... surprisingly... this was my favorite. toppings are not your typical for a hot dog but it works. maybe because i love hot dogs and the everything bagel?
spicy redneck (a house dog, bacon wrapped, with chili, cole slaw, and jalapenos)... a little twist from your average chili dog but i loved every bite.
i heard the tatar tots were good but had to pass them up because we ended up going to pomme frites and s'macs for our side dishes.
great authentic dogs. avacado? yes plz.
PBR specials yeaaaaaa.
so unhealthy but such a delight
Creative, eccentric, oozing hipster cool.
From the pacman table arcade, to the connect four readily available to settle drunken disputes, and to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playing on their TV, I was sold on this place when I walked in. The yummy hot dogs helped too. They have some bizarre franks (lolwut? fried egg?), but its worth it to try.
Great late night spot. Oh yea! Get the tots!
It's a god damn hot dog people. So what if it has bacon on it. It is still not worth $5... and a 30 minute wait.
Think about what I am saying before you rate it 5-stars. IT's a f***ing hot dog.
No, it wasn't the best hot dog you've had in your life. All hot dogs taste the freaking same. You were drunk.
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