No-frills spot with a tiny menu of hot dogs & burgers, served in an iconic red-&-white, octagonal structure. Cash-only. Both bar and table seating I got a hotdog and it was very fresh, but nothing extraordinary Rated best hot dogs in "Best Of CT Magazine" 5 read more

Best hotdogs love that they keep it simple. Life is complicated enough sometimes we all just need to remember why change a great hotdog and mustard. Don't forget the Birch Beer. Fast Staff and Cooks childhood memories of good days read more

I don't know what all the fuss is about. The food is ok, hot dog was nothing special and their "world famous relish" falls flat. Not saying wasn't ok but no reason to go out of your way. The part I enjoyed least was the arrogance of the guy behind the counter. A guy asked about chili and he said no we've been doing it our way for 93 years so I think I know more than you. Maybe be less of a jerk to a new customer and you would have gotten a better rating from me. read more

Blackie's - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Service was great, and fast, Hot Dogs are spot on! Nice basic place for good dogs, I have been a few times now and I will be a repeat customer! The relish has a nice little kick and it's homemade! read more

What more is there to say about the best hot dogs in the state of Connecticut? If you like spicy make sure to have the pepper relish. If you don't, stick with mustard and ketchup. read more

An institution in CT! Love the dogs with their fabulous relish! Still has the same feel since I was a kid and great friendly service. Stop by for a quick lunch to stay or go! read more

Life long fan! Best hot dogs in Connecticut! Enjoyed ordering to eating! It's a must try! read more

Blackie's - TWO please! - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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 .

Locals know how to order quickly. For just hot dogs inside, call out the number of dogs you are going to eat. Only three condiments available at the counter: spicy brown mustard, homemade spicy pepper relish and ketchup. Look at menu closely, there is no chili, French fries or green cucumber relish. Owners will give you directions to McDonalds only if you buy something and they are in a great mood. If not, well just beware you did not rub them in the right way if you can't read the menu. Food is good. The family has been in business 100 years this decade. read more

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

The homemade relish is what makes this hotdog. It's a no-frills joint but it has charm. You can order right when you get up to the counter and put the fixings on the hotdog yourself. I had to try the birch beer and it was the prefect amount of fizz and syrup. Pictures of the previous owners and hot dog competition winners made it feel like a real community, family restaurant. If I'm in the neighborhood, I'll be grabbing myself a hot-dog or two! read more

Blackie's - Original founders, Art and Mary Blackman - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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Whats the big deal? They are just hot dogs. The relish is great but again its just hot dogs and relish. Hard to mess up

Great homemade hot pepper relish, other topping options are spicy brown mustard and ketchup. Simplicity at its finest. They also sell their hot pepper relish for $8. read more

Blackie's - Hot pepper relish - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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Blackie's is a long time staple of anyone in the Waterbury/Cheshire area. I was in town visiting family for the Holiday and decided to call in an order for an hot dog and cheeseburger. I was greeted promptly on the phone to receive my order and when I arrived it was nice to see everything being made fresh and not just heated up. The inside has very old school and small town vibes which makes this restaurant very nostalgic. The food: Hot dog was an all beef hot dog with amazing bite to the skin! I would definitely come back for another reasonable price of 2.75. The cheese burger while made fresh did not taste any different than a fast food burger. Not terrible but not something I would recommend. If you're in the area come check out this cool spot and definitely grab a hot dog or two! read more

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They only sell hotdogs and hamburgers. They only have onions and pickle relish that's it have one of the smallest menus I've ever seen. Food is pretty good I have fear is old been around for a long time. Oh, and the potato chips read more

Great hotdogs! Buns are scrumptious. Don't care for the hot relish. I like Cains sweet pickle relish and fresh chopped onions in addition to spicy mustard. Don't go on Friday-they are closed. But even with just the spicy mustard on the dogs they are still likely the best you ever ate. read more

While heading to restaurant depot, i passed this place. With such cute curb appeal i knew i was stopping by after my stop at restaurant depot. I got a hot dog and a birch beer. The hot dog was really good! Omg! The diner bar set up is really cute! It was a nice day so it felt great to down a hot dog and just chill. I don't know a birch beer is, but OMG! It was good! I'll be in the hunt for this when i get back home. There weren't any other people there while i was there. The staff was nice not annoying nice. He didn't try to talk because he was bored. I wasn't there long, but my stay was pleasant. read more

hotdogs arent very good. hamburgers are ok. no fries or onionrings. take out orders are fast and always ready

Look, I know this place is a Connecticut institution. And if you like it, great. But I was just underwhelmed. The dogs are not cheap, they're not prepared in any special way, and the lack of either A) a bounty of toppings to choose from or B) a special "sauce" or "chili" that people rave about from miles around is a tad disappointing. Yes, they have their unique relish, and I can understand why that would excite some too. But unless you crave the relish, Blackie's is skippable. Capitol Lunch, Doogies, Deputy Dog... (in that order)... that's where you go. read more

The front door that leads from the parking lot into Blackie's is a magic door. It may look like a door, but it's really a time machine portal. Step into the portal and you materialize into a diner from 1955; hell maybe even 1945. You look at the menu board and you can count all of the food offerings on one hand. Hot dog. Hamburger. Cheeseburger. Bag of chips. That's all, folks. What else is there? Soda. Shake. Ice cream. That's it. Eating here was such an enjoyable experience I hardly know where to start. You order at a front counter. Since 99.9% of the people are ordering hot dogs, no one says "I'd like a hot dog", because that's a given. Instead, patrons just shout out the number of dogs they want. So you hear a lot of "two". "four", "five", etc. I'm not much of a fan of hot dog relish, but they have a home-made concoction that looks awful (think lumpy brown barbecue sauce), but is very tasty -- you really have to try it. The dining room has dark wood panelling which makes it look as old and retro as the place really is. Blackie's is about as old school as old school gets. As for the food, well the dogs were superb. Not too bland, not too spicy, not too snappy, not too mushy. Just perfect. And they cost $1.50. What a fun place- if you haven't been there check it out right away read more

They recently changed their beef, but I like it. Pricey for burgers, and no French fries (just chips) service is good. One of my fave places to get a burger. read more

The hotdog that everyone else wishes they sold... The BEST relish ever.... Order 2 and a birch. read more

My fiancé is very disappointed after reminiscing on how this used to be in 1996-1998. He said the hotdogs used to be boiled and grilled and split open and had a crunch to it when you bite in. He said the flavor of the hotdog changed. the hot relish was red and green with more spice to it, which he said taste better. We drove about 45 minutes for me to try the hotdogs. Why do people change what grew the business? I told him probably their offsprings took over or new vendors are being used. Blackie's please inbox me if you go back to the original way. Thank you. read more

I really wanted to love Blackies. It's a traditional little hotdog shop, the one we all went to as kids and adored. I didn't grow up around the area but had several local hotdog stands similar to this. I was very excited to try their famous, no-frills hotdog. If I hadn't gone with my husband who knew how to order, I would have walked right back out. They have their own language and honestly, not any helpful menu or pricing. I had no idea what the options were and was quite intimidated. Maybe that's a local thing that they enjoy? I wasn't impressed. Then the food. Tasted like any boiled hot dog. Nothing special, definitely not filling and overpriced. Soda was all ice, maybe two sips out of the small. It's really not even a 3 star but I threw in the 3rd star as a nod to nastalgia. read more

What's the hype it's gross. I can boil any hot dog at home and put on a stale bun. Mine will taste better!

BEST hot relish in CT. This is also a CT staple. I can't have a dog without Blackies relish.

Such great food! Simple but great! Great atmosphere in the summer the garage doors are open and always great to see a familiar face. Everyone working there is always friendly. Great food, great quick service. (Also you can call ahead and pick up your order and save yourself time!) read more

The best! Love the spicy relish. Brings back Memories! Went often when I lived there.

Not sure what happened or if covid is slowing them down but came here tonight for 9 dogs to go. Got home and three of the bins had mold on them. The dogs themselves must have been old as they were like rubber. 9 dogs and only was given a small container of mustard and relish. Didn't even last 5 dogs. Blackie's used to be iconic and a staple in the area. Now, just seems like another old tired place read more

Let me start by saying that I was greeted with love when I walked in, a few patrons awaited their orders at the main bar stool setting and then on both side of Blackie's you have a few tables that you can both sit and enjoy your meal with friends. I ordered 2 with a large drink. On one dog, I simply added mustard and on the other, the spicy relish; which believe you / me, is NOTHING to shake a stick at but we will get there momentarily. My initial bite of the mustard topped dog was a good one. I have and always will love the snap on the skin of a good dog and that is exactly what i had received. My only gripe (small) is that the hotdogs could be a bit more beefy baby!! I want that supreme thickness and my dogs looked as if they had missed a few meals but whatever, they were still good with flavor......The bun was soft and lightly toasted, nothing too crazy and that type of crispy just adds to an already amazing hotdog IMO. Now the second hotdog with the spicy relish, prepare yourselves on this adventure for that is exactly what is happening once you take a bite....The first bite was a sizzle reel, nothing out of the ordinary with a slight kick to it but the 2nd and 3rd bite?!?!? WOAH BABY!!!! We went from a small 4 cylinder engine to a V8 that will set your whole diet straight! All of those SPICY HORSES were kicking up off in my mouth. I received side of the tongue sizzle...Back of the throat sizzle and a little chest smack on its way down, it spoke to my soul the way GOOD SPICY RELISH IS SUPPOSED TO!!!!! I WILL BE BACK! read more

I'm not sure why food network or the travel channel hasn't been here yet because of how good Blackie's is. Its simple menu ensures that your order can't be messed up. I've never had a hot dog that snaps the way Blackie's does. My favorite order is 2 with a chocolate milk and chips while sitting at the counter. read more

Tried this place recently. Have always been a huge hotdog fan and kept hearing good things. I based my review after comparing this place to Capital Lunch and Frankie's. I have to say I was very happy they use Martin Rosol dogs. Always a good sign. The hotdogs are excellent. I liked the combo they had of relish and mustard. Very tasty. They serve the dogs plain and you add what you like similar to Frankie's. They don't offer chilli or meat sauce on the dogs. Didn't love that but again mustard/relish combo was very good. My only two negatives were I tried the cheeseburger. That wasn't so good. Would not recommend or ever get again. It was bland and had a stale roll. The other issue is the place didn't seem very clean. Not bad but not overly clean. Kinda run down. They could use a revamp in there. Overall though if you want a good hotdog and in that area I would say absolutely stop by and try it! Hotdog with mustard/relish gets the 4 stars for me. Everything else... nothing special. But... it is a hotdog place and that's the reason to go if that's what you're craving. read more

No frills. Great dog. Good burger. Love the smooth spicy mustard, ketchup and house made pepper relish combination on either the hot dog or the burger. Simple, friendly and fast. read more

Blackie's - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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I mean if you are a hot dog lover then blackies is an absolute must try. There spicy pepper relish is so dam delicous as well. Fast service snd very homey inside. Might have to be a weekly spot as im in the area daily. read more

Blackie's - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

An iconic hot dog stand. Hey serve Martin Rossol hot dogs that have this delicious crisp to them. Recommend a dog with mustard and their pepper relish with a birch beer soda. read more

An institution in the Greater Waterbury area, since 1928 the perfect spot for a tasty hot dog, hamburger or cheeseburger in a no-frills setting. The hot dogs are made locally especially for Blackie's by Rosol's in New Britain, CT. Try the famous secret recipe relish and top off the experience with a birch beer. My family has been coming here for three generations and the place looks the same as it always did, which is a rare thing in the world we live in. If you're new to Blackie's, keep in mind that there are no fries or other side dishes, although they do sell single serve bags of potato chips to go with your meal. Also they are famously closed on Fridays, which goes back to the old Catholic prohibition against eating meat on Fridays. Also, try the milkshakes, made from scratch with real ice cream the old fashioned way. read more

Blackie's - Hot dogs with mustard and Blackie's famous homemade relish - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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I dont think a review for blackies is even needed. Its simple... Best hot dogs on the planet.

I hate to disappoint all of the people that have told me how wonderful Blackie's is, but I'm going to have to do just that. I know that this is an iconic place, so I'll be careful with my choice of words. The staff was nice enough. The food came out quick. The bun was so-so. The hot dog was small and limp. There was no snap to the skin, and it felt like it had been rolled across a grill-top a couple of times. The dog was far from being hot, lukewarm at best. Choice of entrees? Hot dog or hamburger (or cheeseburger). Sure, you can get a bag of chips...but don't look for fries or onion rings here. What Blackie's is best known for, is their "homemade" relish. It is a tasty condiment and when paired with the spicy mustard, the dog is edible. This is the kind of place you can count on for a basic meal. Sometimes, people get comfortable with what they know... read more

Stopped in today for a quick bite with my parents. Hadn't been to Blackie's in several years, honestly, did not recall the menu being so "sparse". Not that we were looking for much more then some hot dogs, but fries on the side would've been nice. No kraut either ? Hot dogs were OK, their special home made relish was spicy, but we all seemed to enjoy it. Seemed like a very popular place, business was brisk when we were there. Not really much else to say. If you're looking for a burger or a hot dog, and you're in the area & driving by, Blackie's will certainly satisfy that craving. read more

Love Martin Rosol hot dogs. First time I had some were at my old job (Papa's Dodge in New Britain) but really enjoy how Blackie's prepares them. What really does it for me and for many other people is their relish. It's probably the best homemade relish I've ever eaten. I could give or take hot dogs in general but it hard to pass up a meal that can feed your whole family for less than $14. read more