Based on Yelp math with 77 reviews for hot dogs and 29 for sausage I should have diversified more, but I did enjoy my three hot dogs. One was plain and two were "the works". It's cash-only and has an extremely short menu. No pear and goat cheese salad here. The service was quick and friendly and I was delighted to find this unique old-timey spot. read more

I recommend the mini dogs with the works. Meat sauce, onions, mustard I believe. There sausage patties are good too. We got our food in minutes. They have a walk up window for take out. read more

We didn't love Gus's. The dogs flavor was underwhelming compared to other spots in the area.

My wife and I drove by here and stopped and got a couple Hot dogs and the sausage pepper and onion She liked her sausage sandwich I had the regular dogs with everything on it on a scale 1 to 10 I'd give mine a 9. I ate three could have had a couple more . The sauce was very good and the snap to the dog was excellent. Great place !!! Fast service good dogs! read more

Gus's Hotdogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

Mini hot dogs are oddly a local thing in the capital region, and Gus's is my go to every time. I learned about them in 2009 and have been evangelizing about their top notch dogs and burgers since then. read more

Gus's Hotdogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

My wife and son came with me on their 70th "birthday" party day. I expected a several-hour wait in line and it was pretty close (2.5 hours from start to eat). But, it was fun to participate in the event. Did the hot dogs taste better after such a long line? No, in fact I was so tired from standing so long I just wolfed them down so we could go home. But... 21 hot dogs, 1 cheeseburger, 2 drinks and 2 pieces of cake for $7.45 is a deal that only comes along once in 70 years! I still love this place and will definitely be back soon! read more

Absolutely amazing hot dogs. I think Troy might be the hot dog capital of America. You have to get it with chili and mustard.

So delicious and expedient! And I couldn't even get this kind of value at other competitors. No pictures because I have an empty plate

I have been going to Gus's Hotdogs for years. The food is fantastic. I highly recommend.

This place is an institution. It's like a dive bar but they only serve hotdogs and burgers etc. it's been here longer than me and it'll be around long after I'm gone. It's a whole experience. read more

We were in the mood for chili dogs and came across Gus's online. No more than 10 min north of Albany this small divy joint offers indoor and outdoor seating with picnic tables. CASH ONLY. Service was very quick and staff was friendly. Their mini dogs are mini, about half the size of a regular hot dog, you get your choice of the works (meat sauce, mustard, onions, ketchup) or just pick what you like, all for $1.30. They also offer cheese/hamburgers for a very affordable price. We each had two mini hotdogs and 1 cheeseburger. The meat sauce is not chili, wasn't super flavorful but nonetheless still tasty. Very quick stop! Seems like a local place to go. read more

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The hot dogs are amazing! Gus's Hot dogs are bussin! Get the hot dogs with everything on them!

Love how even before closing they are happy to see you Puppy dogs are a nice touch Always a great value and nostalgic visit read more

Gus hotdogs are always great!! Quick, tasty, though it's getting expensive. Service is great.

Fast service, comfortable outdoor seating and delicious mini dogs, and a tasty sausage and peppers sandwich. This was the perfect snack. Beautiful, quiet day to sit outside at the picnic tables. read more

Gus's Hotdogs - Mini dogs, Sausage and Peppers sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

What a gem in a neighborhood surrounding. Nothing fancy but if your looking for a quick bite or have the munchies this definitely the fix. Hot dogs 4 inches long order 4 . Cheeseburger and Italian beef sandwich were good grilled onions and chili sauce. Service is fast!!! This is not the place for date night but the place to fill the gut with some good food. Inside counter seating and outdoor table and benches. Fortunately I live 2900 miles away or I'd be here regularly. read more

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Heard a lot about the hotdogs....they had a very disappointing taste to them, awful actually

Tiny, wrinkled, dry hot dogs- like 1/2 the diameter of Charlie's. Topping were ok. True, they are cheap, but they aren't very good.

Great little spot for a quick grab to eat. Prices are cheap, food taste great. This was my first time here and let me tell you. They were busy. So many people stopped by during lunch to grab a quick lunch. The staff was very quick to handle everyone's orders. I was certainly impressed. The gentleman at the window looked miserable. He didn't smile once lol! Oh well. Would try again! read more

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Just look at the pictures. What you see is what you get. Good old fashioned American grub served up the way they've been doing it for years, no pretense, nothing fancy. The hot dogs are tiny little bites with generous spoonfuls of chili, mustard and onions. The sausages are patties and served like burgers, on buns with sautéed onions and green peppers. Dee-Lish-ous!!! If you wanna support local, this is the very definition of a family-owned hole-in-the-wall. Everyone ought to try Gus's, it's that simple. Next time I'm anywhere near Albany, this is my first stop. read more

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First time there after hearing so much about it and although I'm not a fan of the sauce, the dogs and burger were very good, bigger fan of the burger. read more

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Best meal on Earth. Can't wait to return and enjoy more. I always order my dogs with the works with a couple of cartons of chocolate milk to wash them down. read more

Serving classic mini dogs with the works from a takeout window. Picnic table seating outside. Hotdog casings have nice snap. read more

Gus's Hotdogs - Mini hotdogs with the works - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

I'm a 3rd generation customer of Gus's. If that doesn't tell you all you need to know, I'll clarify. This spot is amazing. When my grandfather comes back to visit, he always comes to Gus's. We love the food and the folks. read more

To be honest when I first walked up to the window I was was quickly ready to walk away. It was definatly not esthetically pleasing to say the least,but the smell radiating from the hembolds mini hotdogs and the perfectly carmalized onions, the meat sauce abd mjx of ketchup and mustard was wbat drew me in. The greek burgers are dare i say sooooooo similar to white castle burgers just a bit meatier!I can't wait until lunch time tomorrow! Top it off with a Stewart's chocolate milk and a medium mc Donald's fries minus the salt and I'm addicted! You must try this combo for yourself! Pease and love to you all !!!! Greek Burger, Little Dogs with the works, Sausage Sandwich read more

This is a fun little walk up hot dog spot. Perfect if you like crispy lil wieners and burgers and quick, friendly service, without having to browse through a full 10 page menu. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the meat sauce, it's a tad too bitter for my tastes, but I definitely enjoy the dogs on their own! The burger is very nice as well. As an added bonus, they are always extremely pet-friendly when walking up, after you order, they usually give my dog a few wieners of his own to munch on! He loves this place too! read more

Gus's Hotdogs - My dog enjoying complimentary wieners from Gus's! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

Cash only spot specializing in mini hot dogs with a chili sauce. Delicious if you don't get heartburn. Limited menu means speedy service, be ready with your order! We always hit it up when we're in watervliet read more

Great tiny spot where you can go to grab a quick bite. Super affordable & delicious. The food is classic. I highly recommend.

I am a hot dog connoisseur. Just about every town in the USA has a hot dog joint, or food truck/cart etc. I had been told that Gus's was a institution and I had to give it a try. So I ordered 6 of the mini dogs. Why aren't they normal dogs? I suppose there is a story there. The food was served lightening fast. That was nice because I was in a hurry. The mini buns were meh. Maybe they weren't the freshest? The chopped onions were fine. They used yellow mustard and I prefer brown. The dogs had a nice snap and were mild in flavor. So why the two stars? That meat sauce was terrible. I would never, ever, ever, eat anything that contained that again. It's not Rochester Sauce. It's not Texas Sauce. It's not Cincinnati Chili. It is bad. Lacking sodium, too earthy, spice overload. It was actually bitter rendering the dog an after thought. My Pepsi was not cold either. Sorry folks. I apologize if I am raining on a childhood favorite. I can think of 3 spots in Schenectady (where I live) which are infinitely better and the hot dogs are the normal size. Maybe I try the steak sandwich next time? read more

Gus's Hotdogs - They look pretty but my goodness, that sauce is brutal. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

Excellent great hot dog good people Best hamburger service excellent A Great place to go and have fun enjoying a good hot dog chips and there beautiful out side garden read more

A legendary dive type hole in the wall type place that is renowned for its hot dogs. Go with the hot dog with the works. Kind of an institution around these parts. The burgers are pretty good, too. read more

I usually think of Gus's when I'm hankering for a hotdog or hamburger. Today was no exception as I was hungry after doing the fasting or bloodwork the night before. I had a hankering for hotdogs and a hamburger, so my first thought that came into my mind was Dell's dogs since I was in Valatie, But I opted to go to Gus's hotdogs, since I haven't tried them in a while. I ordered 10 hotdogs with the works and cheeseburger with cheddar cheese, onions, and meat sauce as well. The meat sauce was sort of weird, with a pasty type appearance, and it appeared to have so many spices thrown into it that it actually made it flavorless if you can imagine. The cheddar cheeseburger was passable and tasted good. The hotdogs were so so. I ended up throwing some away. The rolls were fresh, but I think it's the onions that make this type of food sing , be it hotdogs or hamburgers. The service was pretty good and friendly and since it's now on Mealeo, it made ordering convenient. Seems to be a nice local stable, like Jack's hotdogs and hamburgers. The price being around $16 for 10 hotdogs and a cheddar cheeseburger seemed reasonable. I can't help thinking there's something I've missed, maybe a memory I suppose. read more

Great price, great tastes. Cash only. Easy parking. Sausage sandwich with everything. The absolute fastest service........ever. I will return read more

Truly a unique experience today at Gus's for lunch. The dogs with "the works" may come back to haunt me at a later time, but well worth the risk. I have often driven by here, and wondered why there was a line out front so now I know. The prices are very reasonable, and the picnic atmosphere outside is a nice change. Looking forward to going back for the burgers read more

Gus's Hotdogs - Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

Long standing hot dog stand known for affordable food that is distinct in flavor and ambiance. It has an urban feel with fast service. Always a crowd favorite! read more

The food is the least important reason to come here. Do NOT order at the window; instead, go inside and sit at the tiny lunch counter where you can be entertained by the manager who looks like Groucho Marx and talks like a college professor. (Customer: I'd like to order six dogs, even though I know they're bad for me. Groucho: In what sense are they bad for you? Sometimes cause and effect isn't entirely clear...) Or, if you've got a party, go in the back room and treat yourself to the incongruous but magnificent wooden booths. As to the food, I tried the mini dog with the works, greek burger and sausage sandwich. I'd agree with the consensus that the sausage is best. I didn't like the meat sauce (which came on both the dog and the burger) and would replace that with extra onions next time. read more

Gus's Hotdogs - Good things grilling at Gus's Hot Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Watervliet, New York

Great family great food Business has been in Watervliet for as long as I can remember

Mini-hot dogs with meat sauce are the upstate equivalent of the street taco. It's a filling, inexpensive snack that can be eaten standing up. And here they are everywhere. Gus's is iconic since it exists as a ramshackle shed. It seems unlikely that there is a place to sit inside, but I've always been able to find an empty chair either at the counter or in one of the two booths. But if you step inside be prepared to smell like onions for a couple of weeks. That's no exaggeration. At this hot dog shack there is really only one thing to order. And counter intuitively it's not the hot dogs. It's the sausage sandwich with onions and peppers. The thin patty resembles more of a burger than sausage. But its spices are unmistakable. God help you if you ever attempt to swallow one of their burgers. But while you are here enjoying your sausage sandwich, you'll be tempted to get a hot dog with the works on the side. Go for it. You'll remember why you prefer the ones at Hot Dog Charlie's, Famous Lunch or even Anton's. The raw gritty spices and impossibly bitter onions really over power everything else. However all of those other hot dog parlors are all indoors. And on those few days when you want both a Capital Region three-inch wiener and fresh air there is only one place to go. read more

For what it is, it's great...good hot dog plain and simple. Stopped on our way to utica

This place is a gem if you like mini hotdogs! Hamburgers and Sausage sandwiches are definitely something to try too! Great crew and old school hot dog stand atmosphere. read more