Capitol Lunch

"This is the only way to get a Cappy dog: with everything. That includes mustard, raw onions, and a spill of delectable chili sauce. In the background is a naked dog, which we got only to study. After looking it over, we returned to the counter for a helping of chili."
Michael Stern






"The hambugers look pretty good, but we've never tried one. For us -- and for hoards of fans -- Capitol Lunch is a hot dog place. We actually bought some of their fabulous sauce to take home (see sign at lower left), but then didn't quite know what to do with it. Without Cappy's taut dogs, and without its flourescent-light ambience, the sauce just doesn't have the je ne sais quois that makes this place a landmark."
Michael Stern



"Place your order at the right, then pay and pick it up on the left. It's up to you to carry the tray back to a table in the dining room."
Michael Stern



"Decor on the walls includes large photos of Capitol Lunch going back to 1975. Note the prices in the background."
Michael Stern



"Hot dogs are kept warm on the grill until ordered."
Michael Stern



"While I never would suggest getting sauerkraut instead of Cappy's meaty sauce, this pair -- one with sauce, the other with kraut -- provided delightful back-and-forth diversity."
Michael Stern



"I was struck by how full-flavored these fries are, bursting with potato flavor and the savory goodness of clean frying oil. Impossible to stop eating!"
Michael Stern



"Every city needs to have a place like this: quick, cheap, friendly, and flavorful."
Michael Stern



"Sign taped to the Capitol Lunch counter"
Michael Stern