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    New Way Lunch

    4.3 (105 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, Diners
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    NEW WAY LUNCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Best French Fries

    New Way Lunch is a small Mom and Pop spot in the Heart of Adirondack Thunder Country, Glens Falls, NY. Some of the best hotdogs that I ever hand in a while and they have really good fries as well. They do have other food like Burgers. The service is great very friendly. The service is pretty quick even though it was busy today. Saturdays, I would say it was there busy days. Plus it is very affordable. Wish we had some of these type of place back home in Southern New Hampshire.

    Philly cheese chicken sandwich
    Jenn H.

    A local gem! New Way is a no frills, retro-feeling place that was great for lunch. There are some booths or you can eat at the counter. My mom got hot dogs and I got the Philly cheese sandwich with chicken. My sandwich was a bit bland but with a bit of Mayo and a dash of hot sauce- delicious! The meat sauce on the hot dogs is a tasty addition. We had a brownie which was extremely chocolate-y. The also serve cakes and pies. Service was minimal but I feel like since it was effective, I didn't mind at all. This feels like a cozy local spot where I want to be a regular!

    a plate of eggs, toast, hash browns, and a cup of coffee
    Alexa M.

    my family and i stopped here on our way to move my stuff out of my college dorm. the parking is good and the place is small and homey. our waitress was very nice and our food got served very fast. three breakfast meals was around 43$ which isn't bad at all for us!

    Dirt Dogs
    Michael M.

    Of all the many Capital District hot dog places (Famous Lunch, Gus's, First Prize Mike's, Hot Dog Charlie's, etc... we are lucky to have a LOT), New Way Lunch (Dirty John's) is KING! It's the meat sauce. The traditional Upstate NY hot dog has raw onion, mustard, and meat sauce. New Way Lunch has the perfect combination. The meat sauce is perfect - nobody else can match it.

    a plate of hot dogs and a plate of french fries
    Daryl E.

    I love this place. The hot dogs are out of this world, the staff is exceptional, and the entire place is kept immaculately clean. Whenever I visit the area, this is a must go to place.

    Menu and counter
    Chad V.

    Good eats for cheap. Old school diner serving hot dogs, burgers and other staples from flat top grill. Hot dogs with works come topped with meat sauce, onions and mustard and buns are soft and slightly steamed. A classic place for a quick, no fuss bite.

    Laura H.

    Not sure why it took me so long but I recently ate lunch with awesome friends at "New Way Lunch" in Glensfalls NY. It's only 10 minutes from Lake George, NY and it was a step back in time and an absolutely delicious lunch. A simple menu of their famous hotdogs, sandwiches and desserts . They're open for lunch and dinner only. This beautiful piece of nostalgia sent me back to my childhood and made me smile and enjoy the great food even more! It's a tiny locally loved restaurant that is tucked between chains but it's a great place to eat! #NewWayLunch #NostalgiaLives #5Stars

    Table for two, frank you very much.

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    Hot dogs and onion rings were great , I recommend service was quick and friendly and the prices were reasonable,

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    Dirt dogs are the best!! One of a kind. Staff always very friendly Service at the counter always great. Will be back!

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    I try the grilled cheese. It was very good and I also tried the chocolate cream pie. That was very good.

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    Always good. Love the dogs and fries. It's epic in the glens falls area and should not be missed.

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    Great food and even better service! Only two workers and it was busy yet the food was delicious and came out fast!

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    Mr. Bill's Carhop - View from parking lot.

    Mr. Bill's Carhop

    3.1(55 reviews)
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    I stopped I. To make an Uber delivery, it was pouring out and they gave me attitude for parking in…read morea car hop spot when there were only 2 customers. Their fries were bland when I last had them, didn't care for the attitude I received. I've never worked there or had any relation to the place (dunno why my last review was taken down). Looks like a great place from the outside, but that's about it unfortunately... It was great when it was Zookies! (Years ago)

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    Licking this bowl across the parking lot!

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