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Brucedog

4.5 (72 reviews)
InexpensiveHot Dogs
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Polish dog with no hummus and no fake bacon.
Melinda M.

Brucedog has been in this location for awhile now. Husband and I decided to give the place a try. There is no sign out front, other than a small sign on the sidewalk, so we weren't sure where it was. Walking in, the place is bright, appears to be clean and lots of seating. They had just opened. The menu is on an electronic billboard that changes too quickly to be able to read everything. We were getting frustrated with it, when a nice young man pointed to some laminated menus on the counter. We decided to get the Polish dog, sans Hummus (on a hot dog?) and fake bacon. I ordered the food and took a bag of Fritos off the clip to add to the lunch. The young woman told me I couldn't have them as they were for kids. Couldn't she just charge me for them? She said no. She told me that I could have any of the other chips. I said "the ones I cannot reach?". They were behind a plastic shield. She said she would get them for me. The nice young man came over and told me what flavors there were. I asked for ice tea for husband and regular water for me. The woman said that they only had bottled water. I asked for a cup for water and she said all they had was tap water. I ended up buying overpriced Fuji water. The food showed up after 10 minutes. The polish dog was delicious. The cold zucchini bits on top were a nice addition. I asked husband what he thought and he said "Meh". I liked the dog but not the hassle to get it. As I've written this, I'm wondering why I'm giving them 3 stars. They've been open long enough to work out the issues. Food is good but the business model needs works. I might go back and get take out. But that's about it.

Sheena G.

We used to go to Bruce's original cart (aka his van in the Brake Masters parking lot) late at night back in college 8-10 years ago. Going to Bruce's was an experience we had about once a week, and one of the things I always missed most about Tucson. There's no other dog like a Bruce dog. All my friends and I were so sad when he closed down, and were so happy when he opened up again. Even tho he's passed, his legacy lives on. The dog is just as good as it always was, and the chili is just as mouthwatering. I'm so grateful my favorite hot dog is back. We will continue making special trips to Tucson just for Brucedog.

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They are okay. The buns are plain and are too generic. Service was slow.  I do like the fact they use Vienna beef hot dogs. They are tops.  It is too bad that Wild Dogs in Benson had an arson fire a few years back. They were (IMHO) the best hot dog in the state. Rated one of the best in the United States.

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These were the worsted hot dogs ever!! The salad idea just not good for a hot dog!! They gave me the runs!

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What what? Bruce dogs rules (except when it's too windy and he can't cook!). Long live the delicious bruce dog

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My friends and I make the two hour pilgrimage from Scottsdale just for these foods. Top notch! Ate there for real times!!

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14 years ago

The best hotdog in town! Bruce is a nice guy, and always provides awesome customer service. Been eating here for the past 8 yrs!

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Delicious!! Talk about the perfect late night snack! Atmosphere was nice and calm with the owner out there also.

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14 years ago

Bruce makes the world's best hot dogs. Stop by and enjoy the amazing dogs and a life lesson or two. I love Bruce Dogs and you will too!

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12 years ago

Best hot dogs ever!!!!!! So worth staying up for one!!!!! Just wish he had earlier hours some days.....

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10 years ago

Didn't think it would be to great from how it looked.. Don't judge a book by its cover! It was delicious

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10 years ago

Amazing hotdogs best I had so far in tucson always worth the drive :) bratwurst my favorite

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Great hot dogs.. I am a vegetarian and he has great veggie option. Definitely recommend.

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BRUCE DAWGGGG - spicy fresh. Easily the best hot dog in town, possibly the best hot dog in the world! Honestly, worth a try.

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13 years ago

Boy oh boy! Best dogs in town, I recommend to all! Bring your family and friends for some amazing wieners!

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14 years ago

Hands-down the best hotdog I've had in Tucson and a hell of a nice guy that serves serves them!!!!!!

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I stopped by to buy some Sonoran hot dogs on my way back home to Phoenix and I've never made a…read morebetter decision in my life. Even though I ate the hot dogs the day after, they were still great and my entire family can attest to that. We can't imagine how good it would be if we ate it fresh. Ruiz hot dog is a little shack trailer sitting on the corner, it's not the safest of areas but tbh, if you're not getting your Sonoran hot dogs from the side of the road, you're not getting good hot dogs haha. You can walk up and order at the window, let them know if there's anything you don't like, go sit down and they'll bring your food out to you. Everyone there was extremely nice, they speak English too! There's a hand sink to wash your hands if they get dirty. I love that they have this and it's super thoughtful. To the right of the hand sink are a bunch of coolers where you can take drinks and go up to the counter to pay and they'll help open the bottles for you. Each table has a napkin box. They also have an ice chest next to the utensils and to-go sauce containers that have green sauce, green salsa, and cheese for your liking. The hot dogs are $4 ea and they take card now but with a credit card fee. There's plenty of parking on the rock/dirt lot it sits on. Can't wait to come back to Tucson and eat!

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