Botsford Drive-In - Newtown, CT

Hot dogs are the specialty of the house. They are long, chewy ones that extend far beyond the soft, split New England-style buns in which they're nestled. Available configurations include a "Works" dog with mustard, relish, and sauerkraut, a "Texas" dog with hot chili, a "Messy" with the Works plus onions and chili, and a "King," which is Works, onion, bacon, cheese, and chili.

87% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Hot Dog With Onion Sauce ($1.00)

Chili Dog ($2.00)

Works hot dog ($2.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"As professional travelers, we sometimes ask ourselves why we settled down in Connecticut. One answer is pizza: the best is here. Another good answer is hot dogs. We'd venture to say that there are more good hot dog joints per capita in Connecticut than in any ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

4/20/2004 - Michael Stern, $5
1/13/2002 - Michael Stern, $4

Map & Directions

282 S. Main St., Newtown, CT
203-426-4279

Hours & Policies

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

"This "Works" dog is resting on its wrapper on a car seat ... the location where most Botsford drive-in hot dogs are consumed."
Michael Stern

"There's a broad parking lot all around, but barely room to stand inside at the order windows."
Michael Stern

"This picture shows not only the sweet, garlicky onion sauce, but also the generous length of the hot dog -- base price, $1.25! -- as well as the classic split-top Yankee bun."
Michael Stern

"A close-up of Botsford chili. At $2, a chili dog is twice the price of a standard long dog, but there's a lot of extra meat here."
Michael Stern

"We do love plump hot dogs, but there is something extremely appealing about these tube steaks that shrivel a bit when they fry, and snap when bitten."
Michael Stern