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    Blackie's

    3.9 (271 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Amazing service and quality hotdog and burgers!! anytime I'm driving by I always make a plan to stop and grab two with some relish and mustard!! Yummmmmm milkshakes aren't too shabby either

    Good old school hot dogs.
    Hank R.

    12.11.24 This place is almost or should be an institution. Blackie's has been here for years. I went there as a kid and my parents even went there when they were young. They sell burgers & dogs. The hot dog far outweigh the amount of burgers that they sell. You come here for the hot dogs. They have their own house made pepper relish and it is sort of hot. It's a love hate relationship with this stuff. You either love it or hate it. The service is spot on and quick. Even when they have a bit of a crowd you get your food fairly quick. They're good like that. The dogs do have that snap to them when you bite into them. The place itself is a no frills laid back plainly designed place that hasn't changed in decades from what I remember. The have a good sized parking lot. They are very close to on ramp off ramp to and from 84 in either direction. It's also very easy to get back on either way you're heading. The staff is always very kind, hospitable and willing to talk to you in between orders or during any down time when they have it. I haven't had one of their dogs in years. That was until a couple weeks ago when I received a call from my mother who needed a ride. She got stuck with her car and was lucky enough to pull off the road into their parking lot. When I got there I informed them what happened & asked if it was going to be ok to leave the car there for hours until a tow truck arrived. They were so nice and accommodating. So I had to buy a hot dog and a birch beer. Just as important as the dogs are here, it's just as important to order a birch beer soda. One of my all time favorites which brings me back to when I was a kid. Where's the birch beer? It's so refreshing and very tasty. If you haven't had a birch beer, try one. It's almost life changing. Yeah I know, most of you know about birch beer but I've run into people lately that didn't know about it or ever had one. It's fountain soda style. Not bottles. Final item is their prices are reasonable. Yes they've gone up in price over the years, but then again, who hasn't. Especially since covid hit. Enjoy.

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    Dan M.

    Very cool old school no frills tasty hot dogs and cheeseburgers! Driving through Connecticut. Stopped and checked out Blackie's. They make their own relish. You dress up the hot dog and cheeseburger how you would like. You have a choice of homemade relish, spicy ground mustard, and ketchup. They are not open on Fridays. No meat allowed on Fridays!

    Double Cheeseburger
    Julio S.

    This hot dog and burger place is a landmark in Waterbury area. Must stop if driving by on I84. Hot dogs are fantastic and burgers just as good. Must try the relish with either choice. Please note restaurant closed on Fridays.

    2 and a birch
    Laura S.

    2 and a birch is the best summer lunch ever. I can't get enough of the mustard and house made relish (you add it yourself). Cash only Seats at the grill bar or tables on the side. Easy to find between Cheshire/Waterbury/Wolcott and off I-84. Blackie's is a classic!

    Michael G.

    I revisited Blackies today, after not having been there for about 13 years. We were on our way home from Costco, and my daughter was craving a hot dog, so we decided to stop by. I ordered two hotdogs and a cheeseburger to go while my wife and son waited in the car. Initially, I was happy to wait, but what followed was frustrating. We ended up waiting over 20 minutes for our food, and during that time, I watched multiple customers who arrived after us receive their orders--stacks of hotdogs and cheeseburgers--from the kitchen window. A few of them knew the girls behind the counter by name- they ordered and got boxes of hotdogs to go, while I stood waiting. Despite my patience, it became increasingly clear that something was off. After what felt like an eternity, I was asked what we had ordered. I reminded the staff--two hotdogs and a cheeseburger--and was assured it would be right up. Yet, more people continued to arrive, order the same items I had ordered, and get served before us. When I was asked again about my order, I expressed my frustration, pointing out that others who ordered the same thing were being served before us. I received a quiet apology and was told that sometimes cheeseburgers take longer, which didn't quite make sense since several people who ordered after us received their cheeseburgers first. Now, it seemed the attention was on those sitting closest to the kitchen pass-through. Finally, after nearly half an hour, our food was ready. The bill came to $12 for two small hotdogs and a small cheeseburger, and unfortunately, none of us were impressed. The food was okay, but nothing that justified the wait or the price. If you're in the area and considering stopping by, my advice is to drive 20 seconds further and get two long hotdogs for just $3 at Costco. Blackies used to be a go-to spot for me, but this visit left a lot to be desired.

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    Kevin D.

    A generally decent hot dog. Nothing more, and nothing less. Happened to be in the area for another event, and this was on our list to give it a try. So on the way home we make a stop into this little funky hot dog shack to give them a try. The servers were very friendly. Place was mostly dead, with older folks wandering in and ordering 4 hot dogs in a bundle. The speed of their service is rapid fire, getting most orders out in less than 20 seconds. it's actually kind of impressive how quickly they can work. The place is cute and quaint, very much so a basic burger joint from the 1930s. Prices are very low, and their food is very much basic fare. The hot dogs have a good natural casing and a good snap to them. the burgers are cooked to a perfect medium and lightly seasoned. But that's all it is, a simple hot dog, a simple cheeseburger. The shakes are done in a machine but are not done thick even on request. No condiments beyond their hot relish and spicy mustard. I was able to fenagle the system by getting a cheeseburger with onion on the side along with a hot dog then put the onion on the hot dog. The hot relish they offer is pretty decent, a little zing but no real flavor beyond sweet pepper and a little heat. the spicy mustard is generic but decent. It's a solid hot dog place, if all you're looking for is a basic hot dog. Go in looking for that, and you'll have plenty to like here.

    Naked Rosol
    Jason P.

    I'm the type of guy who visits a hot dog place that people rave about. People rave about Blackie's. Friends. Strangers. Foodies. Best in CT lists. That's why I first visited Blackie's more than 20 years ago, and why I check in every 2-3 years. Here are the best things about Blackie's. First, they use a standard bun length size of New Britain's classic Martin Rosol's dogs. Rosol's are pleasantly denser than many dogs and have great snap. One of my fav dogs. Second, the building has a cool old school vibe. Third, the buns fit the dogs really well. Fourth, the hot dogs are cheaper than the dogs at many other great CT (and not so great CT) hot dog spots. If Blackie's was a random place, I might leave the review there. However, Blackie's is probably the hot dog place most often named as the Best in CT. So a deeper dive is required. The reason why Blackie's is not one of my favorite CT hot dogs is best demonstrated by my recent conversation there. Me: Can I get a dog with pepper relish, kraut and mustard? Blackie's: We don't have kraut. And you can add your own toppings (She says while pointing to an area with pepper relish, mustard and ketchup). I'm all about cool toppings and combinations of toppings. For me, Blackie's ranks last of all well loved CT hot dogs spots in terms of toppings. They don't even have kraut. The pepper relish is famous, but I've never understood why. It's very one note. All hot pepper flavor. There's not enough sweetness, acidity and/or salt to balance the flavor. The reason I return every 2-3 years is to see if maybe I got a sub par batch of pepper relish the last time. But it's remarkably consistent. Since there are other great hot dog places also serving Rosol's that have better topping options, I don't see how Blackie's can be named the best hot dog in CT. I get why people, especially those who grew up with it, like Blackie's. It's just not one of the Best in CT given the lack of great topping options. 4 Stars

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    Simply amazing, probably the best dog and burger I've had. Highly recommend if in the area.

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    Had their hot relish it's very hot had to mix it with ketchup. I'm going to try making hamburger chili with it next .

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