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Doogie's

2525 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT - (860) 666-6200
Posted By Michael Stern on 4/19/2007 9:32:00 AM
Doogie's 16-inch hot dog is nothing short of astounding. While one of them, in its long, long bun, looks like a hero sandwich fit for four, especially if it is loaded with sauerkraut, chili, onions, bacon, cheese, etc., you will see some big boys walking into Doogie’s at lunch time and ingesting a pair of them (that’s over two feet of frankfurter!) with a large soda and an order of jumbo French fries with cheese sauce on the side.

If only for its size, Doogie’s hot dog would be worth noting in the annals of amazing Roadfood; but the fact this extra-long sausage is really delicious. Firm-fleshed and with a chewy skin that gets slightly charred on the grill, it has a vigorously spicy flavor that holds up well not only under any and all extra-cost toppings, but does well when spread with Doogie’s superb homemade hot relish or just ordinary mustard. The brand name of the dog is Grote & Weigal, and for those of meek appetites, it is available in mere ten-inch configuration, too.

Beyond hot dogs, Doogie’s sells all sorts of other sandwiches, including a wide variety of terrific Philly cheese steak variations, a real hot lobster roll, and excellent hamburgers. The top of the line hamburger is called the Boomburger. It comes topped with house dressing, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, and onion rings. If that's not enough, you can have a double boomburger.

The fries menu is itself a delight; fries, cheese fries, chili cheese fries, curyly fries, onion rings, and sweet potato fries.

Doogie's has a second location at MototownUSA motor cross arena, 1001 Day Hill Road, Windsor, Ct. 860-687-9900

(Special thanks to Johanna Greenfield for directing us to Doogie’s.)

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A Doogie's dog (topped with sauerkraut) is shown next to a normal-size lobster roll for comparison.
"A Doogie's dog (topped with sauerkraut) is shown next to a normal-size lobster roll for comparison. "
Michael Stern





A sign above the condiment bar advises,
"A sign above the condiment bar advises, "Life's a dream when you have our Sassy Relish.""
Michael Stern


Doogie's is an inconspicuous drive-in on the Berlin Turnpike. It is easy to miss, unless you look for the Ruth's Chris Steak House next door. The two eateries are about as different as restaurants can be, except for the simple fact that both define their own form of excellence.
"Doogie's is an inconspicuous drive-in on the Berlin Turnpike. It is easy to miss, unless you look for the Ruth's Chris Steak House next door. The two eateries are about as different as restaurants can be, except for the simple fact that both define their own form of excellence. "
Michael Stern


Not everything at Doogie's is huge. Last time we visited, one of the day's specials was a basket of mini corn dogs. Our friend Jim Rains, a native Texan, believed that these little dogs were nearly as good-tasting as those served at the Texas State Fair: high compliment indeed!
"Not everything at Doogie's is huge. Last time we visited, one of the day's specials was a basket of mini corn dogs. Our friend Jim Rains, a native Texan, believed that these little dogs were nearly as good-tasting as those served at the Texas State Fair: high compliment indeed!"
Michael Stern


On a turnpike crowded with come-hither signs and billboards, Doogie's is a relatively modest place. But its cuisine is a cut above.
"On a turnpike crowded with come-hither signs and billboards, Doogie's is a relatively modest place. But its cuisine is a cut above."
Michael Stern


What is wrong with this picture? There are no condiments on the hot dog! We left it bare to show its length, but then piled on mustard, relish and onions ... and did our best to eat it all.
"What is wrong with this picture? There are no condiments on the hot dog! We left it bare to show its length, but then piled on mustard, relish and onions ... and did our best to eat it all. "
Michael Stern


Doogie's dogs are cooked on the grill, then charred over coals if desired. Two-footers, waiting to be cooked, are in the background.
"Doogie's dogs are cooked on the grill, then charred over coals if desired. Two-footers, waiting to be cooked, are in the background. "
Michael Stern


Doogie's boasts that it serves the
"Doogie's boasts that it serves the "Best Philly Outside Philly." It is mighty good, especially the chunky, moist, full-flavored beef and caramel-sweet onions. The cheese here is a little wan, but I managed to polish it off with ease! Options include: BBQ sauce, hot peppers, lettuce & tomato."
Michael Stern


Here are the rules by which Doogie's operates.
"Here are the rules by which Doogie's operates."
Michael Stern



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