Original New York System - Providence, RI

Original New York System dates back to 1927 and serves the classic Rhode Island weenie. From bun up, the package includes a little grilled tube steak with squared-off ends, meat sauce, mustard, chopped raw onions, and celery salt. Locals known them as gaggers, or as it is properly pronounced, gaggahs.

90% Approval Rating (11 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

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New York System Weiner (N/A)

Written Reviews

jsurp

August 26, 2007

"Probably the most spectacular item on the uniquely Rhode Island menu is the "New York System Weiner." As you cross the state you will see many restaurants advertising New York System, but most are individual businesses and are not related. In an unassuming ..." [Read More].

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424 Smith Street, Providence, RI

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"What makes a New York System Weiner? Some might say the secret meat sauce, some might say the dash of celery salt. Most say the fact that they get lined up on the weiner chef's bare arm for dressing - YUM!"
jsurp

"Here are a couple of weiners dressed "all the way", which means chili (meat sauce), mustard, onion and celery salt."
buffetbuster

"Here the weiners cook on the store front grill, visible from the front window. They look good now, but they're not done until dressed with meat sauce, chopped onion, mustard and a hint of celery salt on a steamed bun!"
jsurp

"Established in 1927, the Smith Street Original New York System is indeed the first of its kind."
jsurp