This place rules. I saw it and immediately pulled over. It was a dark night in Cheshire and I was driving to Oxford when I was hypnotized by the lustrous neon lights of BLACKIE'S. I thought it might be a bar, honestly, it reminded me of One-Eyed Jack's in Twin Peaks and the matron there, whose name was Blackie. I really love neon signs, places that look weird, old and/or crappy and BLACKIE'S certainly hit that mark. $2 for a hot dog, $3 for a burger. Cash only. Order and eat at the bar, the relish and mustard was really delicious. I'm not a huge hot dog gal but if you're hungry and driving by and don't feel like shelling out 8$ for some artisan sandwich or whatever, Blackie's has you covered. Don't try to dance though. They'll be pissed. read more

Blackie's - Don't even consider it. - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Blackies is a great Sunday afternoon meal. The food is made quick and the hot dogs are great and cooked to to perfection.

My brother and I ate here and had diarrhea for two days. stop at CVS and get some Pepto-Bismol before you eat here.

Great dogs ! Nothing fancy, try the Birch Beer...can't beat it for $5. They have ice cream too but this is as no frills as it gets...literally the side of the road. read more

Blackie's - Just say the number, you dress 'Em yourself...the relish is well a lot like the mustard...they have ketchup too - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

A one of a kind destination. If you order anything other than a number of dogs, you made a mistake. Great hotdogs but AMAZING relish! They do one thing. They do it better than anyone else. It's worth a try read more

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I can thank Yelp for learning about Blackies. It's a place I look for reasons to travel to the area. Connecticut is a hot dog state and I like Blackies best. What makes it best for me is the semi-spicy pepper relish (add mustard of course) and being a NY mustard and sauerkraut guy that's saying something. The jarred relish is good but not as good as the in-store one. You can get burgers there too without any veggies but the hotdogs are the reason to go and the fantastic toasted almond ice cream if they have it. It's made locally and I went to the store that makes it. Sorry I can't remember the name but it's a must try after inhaling down 3-4 dogs. Remember they're closed on Fridays! read more

It was my first time at Blackie's and I'm from out of state. I was visiting a friend and he said, "Let's go to Blackie's. It's a hot dog joint down the road." I love hot dogs. I was weaned on dirty water hot dogs from hot dog carts in NYC and around my home town in NJ. It's a small place but not really that small. Two garage doors open for fresh air when the weather is nice. Just like A&W Root Beer stands in NJ...or at least the few that are left. I'm here for dogs. I order dogs. Three...and a soda. My friend tells me if I like spicy, I should try the relish. On the counter are two bins in front of me. One contains a brown mustard. YES!!! Off to a good start. Mustard on all three. I look at the relish and I don't know what I'm looking at. So that only goes on one dog, but I load it up. If I'm going to take the plunge, I might as well get wet. I go for the spicy relish dog. First bite, I let it take effect and yes, the relish has a great taste and some nice heat. Not really hot. Well, maybe for some. I grew up putting hot paprika on my eggs as a kid. I don't find many wing places that are hot, and yet I know there are people that can eat a banana and cry out that their tongue is on fire. So now I'm left with two dogs just mustard. I usually judge pizza by their plain slice because lets face it, if the base isn't good, loading it on with extras isn't going to save it. The dog with just mustard was very tasty . So good that I decided to skip loaded the last one with spicy relish and just enjoy the hot dog. So, the dogs are excellent. If you're coming for hot dogs you came to the right place. They have brown mustard and the spicy relish. I don't know what other toppings they have. read more

Haven't had their dogs since moving away, but I was in town today and had a hankering for the relish. It's every bit as good as I remember. The hot dogs ($2) are fried and snappy, the bun nicely toasted, and the relish is the only relish I have ever liked. It has a smoky kick to it that I've never seen anywhere else. I'm not a mustard person so I stick to relish + ketchup, and it's a divine combo. I like bringing my order back to my car for a messy but delicious meal. If you're in the area, definitely give Blackie's a try. read more

Not sure what the fuss is about. I've been 3 times since 2020 and each time the hot dog was gross. No snap nothing to fuss over and over priced. Go to Frankies. read more

Classic place!!! My grandma would take my mom here when she was little, so this place has a lot of history and has stood the test of time!! It is not very big inside, most people sit at the counter. The turnaround is incredibly fast-- you could be in and out within 15 minutes easily. They have incredible relish and mustard--- the perfect amount of spice! So tasty. It's just a timeless, easy, delicious place. They are closed on Fridays. read more

Well I hadn't been to Blackie's since the 90s, I went there regularly in the 70s and the 80s. Consistency in something for a long period is harder than you would think. Blackie's hotdogs are still one of the finest I've ever tasted. The simplicity of the menu is genius, dog or burger, both fantastic. But the star of the show that really takes it to another level is the homemade pepper relish. This with or without mustard or ketchup just works so well with (my preference) hotdogs it's unbelievable!! Wash it all down with a birch beer. Oh yeah! read more

Blackie's - This started out as 2 dogs with mustard and the renown homemade Blackies Hot Pepper Relish # Relish. - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Blackies hotdogs and pepper relish are simple yet amazing! Also if your in the mood for a simple cheeseburger this is the spot.

Hot dogs tasted cheap I was better off going to Cumberland Farms i asked for a cheese dog and it was a slice cheese not even melted I was very unhappy and won't be back read more

Come on it's Blackie's enough said. You know what you're getting a great hotdog and a great hamburger.

All about the meat, here. You walk in, order your # of dogs (1,2,3! ). No fries or chili needed! (bags of Chips tho) Chose spicy mustard, their famous relish, or ketchup (if you're so inclined) Or, Burgers (with or without cheese)--Simple, sublime! To drink, the favs r birch beer. Or, a handmade thick shake!! Bring Cash. And, fyi, their Closed on Fridays. read more

I've been going to Blackie's since 1960 and when ever I'm back in town it never disappoints.

Good food, outdoor seating, fast service. Came across this place while road-tripping to NH. It was like a beacon of light for our hungry stomachs that didn't let down. Took 2 servings to feel full. read more

Blackie's - Hot dog & cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

The best always was always will be great food and expensive old-school cool. Dogs, burgers birch beer, chocolate shake Known for their their homemade relish. Just a fun old roadhouse even has a great jukebox. Nothing fancy bring the family a few tables a countertop order to go or in the car. No fries but bags of great chips. Have been going here for 53 years! Never had changed, why mess with the best. read more

I have this strange thing for relish .. I HATE IT!! Yuck!! So one day I head to Blackie's because I had heard the dogs were amazing and I sit down and realize they are known for their great dogs and their relish. So I'm thinking "oh no!!!!!" But to my amazement I tried the relish and it was amazingly amazing really.. so now I love relish but only from Blackie's - I still won't touch it anywhere else. read more

Hot dogs and hamburgers are delicious but their set up for covid safety is very confusing.

I've had better hotdogs at road side carts! I don't see what the big deal is , first there's only mustard and a hot relish for toppings that are on the counter and look nasty been sitting there all day! The kids that work there are just rude, probably cuz there asked the same questions all the time, what other than the nasty/crusty/old stuff on the counter can I get !!! Not worth the money or time to go out of your way for .. read more

The Hype was so not worth it. Backyard dogs are much better. They are not bad but not amazing. The staff picks and chooses who they will serve. Doesn't matter who came after you. If they know them they will blatantly serve them first. Only one young waitress was very polite and professional. I wish I knew her name so she could get the credit. Lots of other dog stands with imho better food and definitely better service! read more

As hot dog stands go, this USA five star place. A very limited menu, but so what: you came for the hot dogs, which, with the house relish, are all you could want. (But the hamburgers are good, as well)). Worth a detour if you're on I-84. read more

Excellent, very tasty and flavorful hotdogs! I will try their cheeseburgers next time and write an additional review! Great food! The diet coke taste good also! read more

Stopped in one evening around 7:15. There was a father and son eating at the counter. They were just finishing as I walked in. Older lady working never acknowledged I was standing there waiting to order. She just walked in back and never showed her face again. How hard would it have been to tell me they were closing? Miserable old hag! Never went back and tell everyone my tale. read more

I'm no hot dog connoisseur but Blackie's is super tasty. It's a CT staple. Blacky's will always hold a sentimental place in my heart, as I grew up right in this area. They also had one of those old school bowling games - which as a little boy, was crazy fun to play. You're not going to find better hot dogs then this and even if you get lost on the way there, it's worth it. read more

"Waterbury Nostalgia" Growing up in Waterbury, there are a few things that remind me of my childhood. A few places that have been here for a very long time and some of them are businesses that have stood the test of time and are still thriving today. A few of these childhood memories are the Cross at Holyland, the clock tower at the Republican-American, the horse statue on the green in downtown Waterbury, and of course Blackies Hot Dogs. Technically, Blackies is located in Cheshire but it is on the Waterbury-Cheshire line. A simple roadside stand that serves a limited menu of hot dogs, potato chips, sodas and milkshakes. They also have burgers but I've never had one. Blackies is all about the dogs. A typical order is "Two" and a birch beer soda. Yes they still serve birch beer. Top your dogs with Blackies hot relish and some spicy brown mustard. Take a bite of the dog and a sip of birch beer and it will bring you back to the Good Ol Days. In days past, the hot dogs were longer and the hot relish was much better, but it's still pretty good. Two people came in while I was sitting in the dining area to the left. The waitress and I could see that they had never been there before. They didn't know whether to sit in the dining area and place their orders or stand at the counter to order and then sit there or sit in one of the dining areas. Being from Waterbury, I just assumed that everyone has been there. It was an unusual event. And to make it even more unusual, the two customers both ordered hamburgers. Hopefully they'll return and try the famous hot dogs. read more

Blackie's - Two hot dogs with a birch beer soda - Burgers Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

This place is aggressively set in its ways, which can be a good thing. It's not here. I understand why restaurants -- especially ones whose most expensive item is $6 -- choose not to deal with credit card companies' fees. I have no problem with the place not accepting cards. But you need to indicate that you don't on your website. And you need to have an ATM on premises. When I ask where the nearest ATM is, a dismissive wave to a bank down the road is not good enough. The hot dog is fine. But this place banks its whole reputation on the relish. And clearly a lot of people like it, so maybe I just missed the boat. I do wonder how much of it is nostalgia, though. I found the relish fairly bland. I wasn't expecting a blast of sugar, like one gets from commercial sweet relish, but I was expecting something more flavorful than this. It was a little sour and its spiciness was a akin to black pepper. Meh. read more

Being an old 'Shire resident, I really want to enjoy this place but I never can. I order a hotdog and only put Ketchup on it. I love how they taste, but me and my entire family have this issue.. **Warning is a little descriptive...*** Everytime we eat here, our stomachs later hate us for it and we end up having to "go" and I am pretty sure it is the oil that they use. IT happens to me and my family each and every single time we go. I can't stomach it anymore and frankly do not want to spend half my night in the bathroom. :( PS CASH ONLY read more

Blackie's sets the standard. The hot dogs are Hummel Bros cooked with peanut oil and served on a traditional New England style bun. But, as good as the hot dogs are...the relish is better. So good, in fact, that there is a 6 hot dog minimum for takeout in order to get the relish. They now sell the relish and will mail it too. Blackie's has been in business since 1927 and is closed on Friday's (I'm guessing that's a holdover from Catholic tradition of "no meat on Friday's) Blackie's is awesome. read more

A long thin fried hotdog with one of the best relish in the world. About eight dollars will get you two hotdogs, a bag of potato chips and a birch beer soda. read more

First: They ONLY take CA$H!! I looked on their website and it says nothing about forms of payment, yet you can buy their Hot Pepper Relish online, so I ass-u-me'd that they took cards. Don't make that mistake. AND they do not have an ATM machine. Nearest is a bank about 2.5 miles away. Anyhow, on to the food... This place is about the Relish. Dogs are so so (but if they are busy, they can be uh oh). If they are busy, ask for the dogs well done. They'll come out on the medium side, which is much better than the slightly warm ones that you usually get during busy times. Then, slather on the Hot Pepper Relish on one, and Hot pepper Relish and Mustard on the other (2 Dog minimum, imho). If you like their Relish, buy a jar and take it home. $6 is a bit pricey, but well worth it. It tastes even better than the counter Relish and you can use it on any of your home creations (dogs included) and it always ups the taste factor. As others have said, the Birch Beer is good too. And as has been mentioned, regulars get preferential treatment here. If you are a stuck up snob, that believes you are the center of the universe, then don't go here. You'll be treated like trailer trash. But if you can live with being treated as customer #127 of the day, then you should really give it a try. read more

I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. It's no-frills, but super tasty. If you like hot pepper relish, try theirs! I reviewed it recently on my Stefcations travel blog, but here's an excerpt: Ordering food at Blackie's is simple: Step up to the counter and choose between hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and/or hot dogs. (I believe the hot dogs are a beef-and-pork variety made by Hummel, if you're curious about that sort of thing.) There are no fries to be had; that's just how it's always been. However, you can opt a personal-size bag of potato chips. Condiments are self-serve. There's ketchup and mustard, but if you're up for some serious heat, scoop yourself some of the hot pepper relish. It's got a satisfying zing and is seriously delicious, particularly when paired with a hot dog. Personally, I always eat my Blackie's hamburgers plain, and my Blackie's hot dogs with a good helping of the hot stuff. If you find yourself as obsessed with the relish as most of Blackie's loyal fans, you can also purchase a jar to go. We have some on hand in our fridge at home, which is always handy for cookouts. read more

It's a hot dog. I don't understand why people are giving it four and five stores. If you like hot dogs it's fine. Nothing to brag about.

Wonderful hot dogs. This drive-in is a Connecticut institution. Unlike Super Duper Weenie, you won't find strange hot dog concoctions with names like The Californian or The New Englander here. That formula might fly in Fairfield County but this ain't Fairfield County. Blackies is located in real Connecticut and people here like things simple.....including their hot dogs. If you're looking for variety you won't find it here. Blackies doesn't serve french fries or any side dishes. In addition to the hot dogs, they sell bags of potato chips and fountain drinks. Regarding the comment "a hot dog is a hot dog". I guess that's true for some because apparently they can't tell the difference between a Nathan's and Hummel's hot dog. Thankfully for the rest of us, we can tell the difference. read more

Not to be Debbie Downer here but I don't get this place. I went on an afternoon on my way to Waterbury expecting hot dog greatness and I got a limp dog on a cold bun that looked nothing like pictures of dogs from Blackies I had see on Road Food and elsewhere. I'll give an extra star for the cool building and general experience and local ambiance, and maybe because there was just something seriously wrong with what I was served in an out-of-the-ordinary way. With all the raves around here I may give Blackies another shot, it's cheap enough, but I'm hoping my one visit was just some sort of really weird anomaly. read more

Blackies Hot Dogs Cheshire, CT 06410 Review: October 8, 2016 Customer service: Cold no eye contact, Zero interest in the customers experience, The staff must have been trained buy prison guards by the way they say " How Many" Hot Dogs: Fair nothing memorable and delivered on flimsy paper plates. Famous Blackies hot pepper relish: Good but inconsistent sometimes very thin. Forms of payment: CASH only no debit, credit cards or ATM I wonder WHY? read more

Been going to Blackie's for over 50years have never been disappointed Except on Friday when they are closed Love their hot dogs and cheeseburgers and have to have a birch beer soda the Best read more

Definitely a stop if you happen to be in Cheshire, especially in the summertime when the garage doors are open. The dogs are good, buns forgettable, but it's their hot pepper relish that makes it so popular. Great for a quick stop and a cheap lunch--very quick and efficient service. The history speaks for itself. read more

If you like hot dogs this is one of the best. A small stand like place with an old ice cream shoppe type counter and a few tables. Very limited menu but what they do cook is memorable. They have been featured on food shows as one of America's best hot dog. Milk shakes are great too. read more