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Dawg House - New Britain, CT

Dawg House is a tiny eatery with only a few inside seats and a bunch of picnic tables outside. Its very inexpensive menu includes split and grilled hot dogs, steamed cheeseburgers and superb chili dogs.
100% Approval Rating (1 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Strand Dog ($3.00)
Hot Dog ($2.00)
Steamed Cheeseburger ($3.00)
Fried Potatoes ($2.00)
Avery's Soda ($1.00)

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Michael Stern
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"A while ago I posted a photo album on Roadfood's Facebook page titled "Roadfood You Can't Eat Any More," featuring pictures of beloved restaurants that have gone out of business and some of the great dishes they served. One such place I did not include was Strand Lunch ..."   [Read More].

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1360 East St., New Britain, CT
860-224-2636

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
As its name suggests, the Dawg House specializes in wieners. But it is a central Connecticut diner and, honoring local food tradition, it also serves a fine steamed burger gobbed with steamed cheddar cheese.
"As its name suggests, the Dawg House specializes in wieners. But it is a central Connecticut diner and, honoring local food tradition, it also serves a fine steamed burger gobbed with steamed cheddar cheese."
Michael Stern





Specialty of the house: a Strand dog. A sign above the order area reads, ''When You're in the Dawg House if you say 'with everything,' 'the works,' 'strand dog,' 'house specialty,' 'the best you have,' I hear 'hot dog with mustard and onions and Strand Lunch sauce.'' Although I grew up eating Chicago hot dogs and must confess that I still love them the most, this lovely weenie makes me proud to be a citizen of Connecticut.
"Specialty of the house: a Strand dog. A sign above the order area reads, ''When You're in the Dawg House if you say 'with everything,' 'the works,' 'strand dog,' 'house specialty,' 'the best you have,' I hear 'hot dog with mustard and onions and Strand Lunch sauce.'' Although I grew up eating Chicago hot dogs and must confess that I still love them the most, this lovely weenie makes me proud to be a citizen of Connecticut."
Michael Stern


When you order a hot dog at the counter, you also specify which condiments you want. This one has relish and yellow mustard. (Spicy mustard also is available.)
"When you order a hot dog at the counter, you also specify which condiments you want. This one has relish and yellow mustard. (Spicy mustard also is available.)"
Michael Stern


I must confess that I never heard of locally-bottled Avery's soda. This one is root beer, and it is creamy-good.
"I must confess that I never heard of locally-bottled Avery's soda. This one is root beer, and it is creamy-good."
Michael Stern


For me, Dawg House dogs are too good to waste appetite on a side dish, but if you must, these superspiced fried potatoes with cheese and bacon fill the bill quite nicely.
"For me, Dawg House dogs are too good to waste appetite on a side dish, but if you must, these superspiced fried potatoes with cheese and bacon fill the bill quite nicely."
Michael Stern


The Dawg House is easily accessible from Route 9. Be advised that seating inside is extremely limited.
"The Dawg House is easily accessible from Route 9. Be advised that seating inside is extremely limited."
Michael Stern


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