Finally made it out to Capitol Lunch, I have been wanting to come here for quite some time! Parking can be tricky so I parked in the lot across the street no charge. Place has been open for a very long time and they are consistently named best dog in CT. They are known for their Famous dog which I made sure to get two of. It's a beef and pork blend of a dog with mustard, raw onion and their famous blend of meat sauce which is ground beef with secret seasonings. You can also purchase some of the beef sauce which is a good option. Meat has a nice salty snap to it yummy in every way, really well put together dog. We also split some of the cheese fries which was nacho cheese, nothing to write home about but the hot dogs are really the star and separates it from the rest of the pack. My wife for a burger, soft and fresh bun and a juicy thin patty. Incredible place so worthy of checking out. Plenty of seating inside, order at the counter and take a seat. Typical lunch decor making you feel like you are sitting in a throwback restaurant, they kept the decor looking the same since it was originally opened. read more

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Capital Lunch is a staple to the city. Fresh Martin Rosols hot dogs that snap when you bite into the hot dog. The chili is a secret sauce no one can double paired with onions and mustard. My perfect pairing This local business has been running since 1929. We ordered to go. Support local businesses!! read more

Capitol Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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This is a must!!! Legendary place with great service. We have not been in 20 plus years . Moved out of the area and I know their ears have been ringing because I have stated they are the best hot dog place . Store front building nothing special in the building but the sauce is amazing . Got 10 of the All the way. read more

Capitol Lunch - Everything - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

An iconic staple of the Connecticut hot dog scene, and after trying this place out for the first time, I can see why. Stepping in, the restaurant vibe is incredibly retro. And the prices are great too! I believe they've gone up a bit since previous reviews--the famous dog is now $3.99. Still quite the steal for a hotdog with a heaping serving of onions, mustard, and "famous sauce," which I quickly came to realize was ground beef and some spices. The sauce is a bit drier than a typical chili, but it's certainly a fun addition to a hot dog. I certainly enjoyed it. Plus, they serve Avery's sodas here! I got the "Weiner Water" flavor (orange and lemon), it felt appropriate given all the hot dogs. Service was immediate, even during a lunch rush. I walked up to the counter, ordered, and my hotdog was in front of me in seconds. It was great! The employees and I chatted about the silly soda name and everyone was incredibly kind and conversational. I had a great experience here and will be back again! read more

Capitol Lunch - Avery's Soda (Weiner Water) - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Classic hot dog joint and the chili is bangin definitely worth the drive for a timeless experience...

Hotdogs here are amazing been coming here since I was a child. chilli on the dogs or on a cheeseburger very tasty. staff here are awesome will recommend to everyone. read more

Capitol Lunch - Dog with everything delicious - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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We had lunch at Capitol Lunch. Hot dogs & onion rings were good. Would definitely recommend.

Dude I don't gotta say anything else that famous hot dog is the best hot dog on the planet if anyone says otherwise there just a picky eater love this place read more

We went today and got the famous dog and BLT sandwich. Both were excellent. The hot dog has a great snap and the meat sauce is always consistently great. We come up from Waterbury and it's well worth it. read more

Capitol Lunch - Famous dog. Natural casing with mustard, onions,and sauce. - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

The food has declined through the years in flavor and quality! I haven't had capitol lunch in years and hoped after all this time it would have improved. Sadly it did didn't. read more

Ahhh... I used to frequent this place as a little girl... 50 plus years ago... my Dad used to take me... he's now 84... and I'm 57... and I'm visiting home and we went back for a nostalgic taste of our favorite hotdogs and meat sauce. It was just as yummy and it was sweet to get to come back with my pops and share a meal, some memories and smiles. The prices have certainly gone way up like everything else lately... but we didn't care at all. It's SO GOOD to see a food establishment still in business, still feeding people good food with a side of nostalgia read more

It seems I'm never in the area, so when I am I always have to stop. This place still hasn't changed since the last time I was here a bout 3 years ago. Their "famous hot dog" with the sauce is amazing, and frankly I haven't had comparable dog. Not to mention the martin Russell hotdogs have that infamous "crunch" with each bite. Food was quick and hot. I am not a French fry fan, but the fries were thin, perfectly salted, and best of all hot and fresh. Since I don't come often, I forced myself to eat two hotdogs! Looking forward to the next time I'm back. Tip: if you're paying with card, the prices are a bit more than the menu read more

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I learned about this place yesterday and I've been there three times in two days Let me say the customer service was outstanding and the food was soo delicious. I love the fact that they are carrying on their grandfather's legacy. I've always hated onion rings but they make the best onion rings ever. Thank you for having me read more

Best hotdogs in Connecticut hands down! I have been eating hotdogs here since I was a kid. This restaurant has been in business as long as I can remember and I understand why! read more

Capitol Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

About the best hotdogs in the state. I usually order 2 with everything. Service is quick and friendly. Ambiance is cafeteria style, old New Britain pictures on the wall. Very cool place. Parking is free across the street. read more

Had been going here since my teens and it was always a treat---the hot dog sauce is truly tantalizing! Now in our 70's, our last visit was out last visit. The hot dogs themselves have gone to a cheaper brand with an inedible casing that nearly choked us on site. We couldn't pulverize the casing in our mouths and had to literally strip the hot dog meat away from the skin but we both gave up half-way through. We'd love to return but won't unless we learn they drop the cheaper dogs for the former brand. Meantime, pints of frozen sauce are available for takeout as an accompaniment for home-grilled edible hotdogs. read more

Original recipe on their hotdogs, burgers and fries, service was nice and friendly, and the ambiance will compared with a retro dinner style. read more

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"Things will get better soon, I gotta hunch The three martini lunch Wasting another afternoon, punching a hole in my life" (Graham Parker) Want an inexpensive and satisfying lunch? Well, it's hard to do better than we did at Capitol Lunch yesterday. Definitely a No Frills kind of place, but the value, taste, and overall experience of our lunch visit yesterday was fantastic. No, you won't find any truffle fries or goat cheese here, but what you will find is an unpretentious menu with hot dogs between $2.49 and $2.99, Fries for $2.69 and rings for $3.39. If you want to be a big spender you can get a freshly made quarter pound burger for $5.39. Hot Dogs are king here, and its been that way for 90 years. My hot dog was fantastic, a good sized hot dog with ketchup, onions, and their famous chili-like meat sauce on a pillowy soft fresh as can be roll. For $2.99 it was fantastic. We split an order of their $2.69 fries that was big enough to easily share. Don't be put off by Capitol's "Hole in the Wall" appearance. We enjoyed everything about our visit -the ordering line moved fast as lightning, and the counter folks were friendly and helpful. But best of all, we loved our food and the fantastic prices. read more

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I just drove 2 hours from Boston to Capitol Lunch with my daughter and wife today. I learned of it when my Dad took me when I was a kid. He learned of it when his Dad took him back in the 50's. This was the place my grandfather went to post WW2 as a Staff Sergeant in the 10th Mountain Div, and after working a shift at Stanley Works. Got some chili to-go and bought some dogs from Rosol's down the road. Back in Boston now with my daughter and we're making Cappy's w/ everything tonight. Thanks for the 4 generations of memories! Oh...and "always ask for Avery's" read more

Capitol Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

When in Idaho, you gotta get a potato. And when in New Britain, it's all about the hot dogs. Capitol Lunch is a classic, in business since 1929. Yes, they also offer burgers, but most people - and there are a LOT of them - come for the hot dogs. At $8.99, the combo (2 dogs, fries or onion rings, and a fountain drink) is a pretty good deal. The steady crowds are no match for the staff's efficiency. They've got this down to a science. You're through the line quickly and enjoying your meal in no time. Park in the New Brite lot across the street so you don't have to negotiate Main Street parking. read more

Capitol Lunch - Two dogs with everything, plus fries, rings, and a drink - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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A wonderful Yelp CT evening out at the Capital Lunch (the hotdog with our famous "CAPPY"sauce. Also a special touch of the grape kool-aid that was offered that I haven't had since I was kid. This place that so many people have been and has been around since 1929. The meat sauce is so yummy and a perfect touch which I had on both my hotdog and my hamburger along with the nacho cheese sauce. I also tried the onion rings and bacon cheese fries which were delicious. The Capital Lunch has been voted best hotdog for 2022 and pretty much every year before. The owner Author explained all of the history of this restaurant. Along he shared rhe story behind each picture that's display on the walls from back in 1929. Great hole in the wall place to visit in the heart of New Britain. read more

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Great Chilli Dogs! Best we've had! Friendly owners and staff, greet each customer like they are regulars. Small menu but great menu- items are done really well and consistent. Love the mini arcade and merch for sale. Plenty of seating, a variety, including window seats at counter height that overlook Main Street, and multiple tables. A no-nonsense, simple style, no fuss, just great food. Cool historical pics on walls of New Britain from years past. EXCELLENT website tells the story of past and current ownership... worth the look! read more

Let me start by saying, this spot is truly a staple in the New Britain community. Folks love coming here for the exact thing that I still have an issue with years later but they love it. An acquired taste? Possibly but let us start with the other options that I went with first. Like their smashed grilled cheese and I call it smashed for it reminded me much of just that. Imagine a grilled cheese pressed down, far as possible and that is never an issue. Actually, I did prefer the crispiness here and the cheese was just ok. A decent butter blend, well suited for its position here and it was of a nice size. I am probably more into the cheesy gooey grilled cheese activity and this particular version did not give me that, just a bare bones run of the mill grilled cheese that you would make at home, if at all. You can order chili by the pint here but that will come frozen for you to heat up later at home and so I went to try their chili dog, just to get at their chili in hopes of some subtle changes but just like years ago, it fell short of what I have known chili to. be...again, this version comes with an acquired taste that I have yet to acquire, even living here for a few years. The Chili does not have a spicy roundhouse kick at all. It actually goes in for the kick, misses and falls FLAT upon its own face. You will however get this lightly oily film and some grit. The mouth. feel on this chili does not boast anything hearty but someone playing a cruel and unusual joke upon your tastebuds. All of this onto of a hot dog that has great snap and good flavor. Toss in that soft bun of fun and yes, the hotdog itself is good but that Chili just does not do it for me. The restaurant is clean and again, you will always see a nice flow of customers. Mix that with an awesome staff that are very welcoming and you simply have a great place to keep coming back to at the end of the day. read more

Heard great things about this place but never had the chance to go until recently (a side trip to the New Britain Museum of American Art) and I can't believe I've been missing out on this mecca of flavor and tradition. As often, I bring along #1 & #2 sons to round out the culinary evaluations. This time they were mostly speechless, too busy enjoying themselves. First things first, Capitol Lunch has been around forever and their simple menu communicates what the customer should be doing: eating a "famous dog". Better yet, get a famous dog combo. there is no need for ketchup here, or any other condiment that what is on a famous dog: mustard, diced white onions and "sauce". It is exactly perfect that way - and the sauce - well, that is the magic. it isn't really chili, but it is like a dryer, smoother chili that takes its heat from more cumin, garlic and soy than the chili powder inside. With the mustard and diced onions, it is plain perfect. In the combo, the crisp fries (or onion rings) and a fountain drink bring the whole thing together. Thank god it is a drive for me or I'd be there too much. The place is no frills so don't expect cloth napkins or corkage. Bonus for those who like Foxon Park or Hosmer's, Capitol Lunch serves a New Britain local soda - Avery's - and it is darn good. read more

Capitol Lunch - Famous Combo with Rings and Fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

In the city of New Britain it was declared today by the mayor of New Britain that the city is the HotDog CAPITOL of the state of Connecticut and if not the entire country. Spent the better part of 50+years getting Hotdogs from here and always KISS keeping it so simple. Service is always top notch as always they move quick so you need to have a game plan before your at the counter. For me it's always a HotDog with mustard, ketchup, and of course the secret sauce. Can remeber as a kid walking down there from Daly Ave with my Dad and Granpa and always asking what's the secret sauce. Worker wlways said its a secret. Love it and always Rosols HotDog steamed and finished on the flat top to give it that snap!!!!! read more

Capitol Lunch - National HotDog Day today and hotdog capital of connecticut!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Last time I was there is about a little over a year ago. Something very lacking from what it used to be. Drastically needs to be remodeled, it's been years and years. Don't even let me talk about the bathroom. read more

Barebones hot dog spot that was rated as having the best hot dog in "Best of Hartford Courant 2022", and I couldn't agree more! The menu here is very simple: hotdogs, burgers, fries, and a few other items Their signature hotdog comes with mustard, onions, and their signature chili sauce, which is delicious. The hotdog was fresh and had a great snap, and the fries tasted exactly like the ones at McDonald's read more

I went to Capitol Lunch for the first time last week and was not dissapointed! Here's the scoop on this New Britain staple... The restaurant is located right on Main St., so there's on-street parking in front of the building, as well as on a nearby side street. The inside is nothing special. It's pretty large with a good amount of tables to sit at, as well as counter seating on either side of the front entrance, so you can look out the windows and out onto the sidewalk/street. I went on a weekday during the lunch rush, and although it was a little crowded, the service was fast and staff were friendly. You just go up to the counter and place your order, then they call you when it's ready (there's no waitstaff service). I ordered two of the "Famous Hot Dogs" which come topped with yellow mustard, chopped onion, and their special sauce (which I was told is ground beef cooked with some spices, though it is not spicy). They were really good! I ordered a side of fries that were hot and crispy and a Pepsi to drink. The prices were very reasonable at $2.99 for the "Famous Hot Dog" and $2.49 for a regular one. I got the "Famous Combo" which included the two Famous hot dogs, fries (or onion rings), and a fountain soda for $9.99. It seems like they do a lot of to-go orders as well. As they were preparing my order, I saw them boxing up about 12 Famous hot dogs for someone else. Overall a delicious hot dog for a reasonable price. Make sure to stop by if you find yourself in the area! read more

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this place is the heart of new britain! If you're looking for a gorgeous restaurant with a unique menu this is NOT the place. If you're looking for a hole in the wall run down place that feels like an 80s time capsule when you walk in where you can get a fire hot down for a few bucks then you've gotta check this place out. the menu is simple, hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese. the dogs are great and feature the "special sauce". the hot dogs themselves are amazing, super snappy and flavorful. would also recommend the onion rings iver fries but both are good. service is super fast and consistent. great place for people watching read more

Capitol Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

I love this sauce, Martin Rosol dogs and memories for the past 50 years Some are critical and say the sauce recipe changed. Nothing is perfect, maybe the sauce is slightly different from batch to batch and maybe some of our taste buds have changed, Either way it's always going to be great in my opinion! read more

You have to choose one CT city or town for hot dogs for the rest of your life. Who you got? I pick New Britain (aka Hot Dog City). That gets me master hot dog producer/supplier Martin Rosol and three hot dog places I love, including my first New Britain hot dog crush - Capitol Lunch. Maybe I subconsciously knew it was National Hot Dog Day when I craved Capitol Lunch today. I zipped over at lunch, ordered my standard two Famous Dogs (chili sauce, mustard and chopped onions) and fries and sat down for a speedy lunch. Capitol Lunch serves grilled Martin Rosol's in a classic size. They are cooked through, but not overcooked. Great taste. I love the chili sauce. It takes more of a flavor stand than many chili sauces. While there is more to it, I'm pretty sure Allspice is invited to the dance. The yellow mustard and chopped onions provide some color, tang and crunchy texture. The buns are fresh and fit the dogs perfectly. I love Capitol Lunch's dogs. If you're in the mood for lots of hot dog topping choices, you may want to save Capitol Lunch for a different day. It mainly has the Famous Dog toppings and a few other classics. The fries are pretty good. They're maybe a touch smaller than McDonald's fries. They're usually fairly crunchy and tasty. The service is efficient first, and friendly second. The atmosphere is Old School hot dog joint. If you want it fancy, you're in the wrong place. Capitol Lunch in Hot Dog City! Gotta love it! read more

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Service- 5/5 the staff is always friendly and ready to assist. Always feel super welcome. Ambiance-3/5. It's super chill. No frills. Food- 1700/5. This place is just good comfort American food. A burger, hotdog, fries. You can't go wrong. They have been in business since the 1920s and it is easy to see why. read more

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I went to capitol lunch for the first time in many years . It reminds me so much of when my father went when I was a kid over a 1/2 century ago . They still keep that nostalgia and great simplicity . The meat sauce is just as good as ever and don't matter how you dress those dogs they are very good . Keep it that way . read more

Whenever I come back to New Britain, I always stop in here. They don't do designer hot dogs. They don't do fancy creations or have special menus (unless they do, it's been too long). What they *do* do is slather a dog or three with yellow mustard, diced onions, and "the sauce", and it winds up being one of the best hot dogs you'll ever eat. Live far away like I do? You can get The Sauce to go, and spice up whatever you can make at home. read more

Hot dogs were terrible price would be good except we throughout half our food it was so bad.

Man Ole man. I had doubts but I assure you, they quickly washed away. I wasn't in the mood for a burger but my niece insisted. I kept it simple and ordered a burger and fries. I cannot explain how good my burger was but I will say the burger to fixing ratio was superb! The fries were the bomb and there was alot. I ate slow so it could last longer lml. Street parking and the store front doesn't look like much but they are small and mighty. Great customer service, great prices and the wait wasn't long. I keep stalking me niece for another date to go again soon. Please try it because I know I'll be back lol. read more

I've had hot dogs here about a dozen times. Each time I come I feel like I'm having the best hot dogs in Ct at least. The fries are good also and anytime I'm in the area there is no place I'd rather eat at. The only weird thing is the hours. They're closed when I come sometimes and it's always a bummer. Thanks Capitol lunch! read more

An inconspicuous hot dog joint nestled on Main Street before Little Poland, Capitol Lunch is a great spot for a quick bite. They offer burgers, fries, and onion rings but are known for their hot dogs. Their hot dogs are locally sourced Martin Rosol flattop grilled with a nice snap. I usually go for their "Famous Dog" which is topped with diced onions, yellow mustard, and their special meat sauce and pair it with New Britain's own Avery soda. Remember, looks can be deceiving. read more

Capitol Lunch - Famous Martin Rosol Hot Dog topped with diced onion, yellow mustard, and special sauce - Hot Dogs Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Capital Lunch is a must if you e never gone. They've been around forever and are a family business. Their meat sauce and buns remind me of childhood and you can't go wrong with a Martin Rosol hot dog. Yummy! read more

I can't drive through New Britain CT without stopping at Capitol Lunch and grabbing a few of their "Famous" Hot Dogs. Trust me, you can't eat just one. Today it was three and I wish I had more. Don't forget some of their cheese fries and onion rings. My little dude sure did enjoy his. Can't wait for my next visit!! read more

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