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! read more

New Way Lunch - Philly cheese chicken sandwich - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

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

In town was told this place was decent we are not impressed with the food not impressed with the attitude. After getting messed up order instead of attempting to resolve the issue the restaurant tossed blame elsewhere. Employees are rude and this could be the cause and effect of the dwindling franchise. I guess that a look back at the house to find the problem. I hope the cook enjoyed his lunch on me. Nice tude! See ya never ! read more

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! read more

New Way Lunch - a plate of eggs, toast, hash browns, and a cup of coffee - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

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. read more

New Way Lunch - Dirt Dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

Been going there for about 70 years. The newer one has more choices, but after trying a burger and a BLT, I only cared for the hot dogs. The prices are outrageous, but that's to be expected these days. Still the best dogs! read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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A Glens Falls staple for a lot of people... friendly service and fast service to get your food. Tried the dogs, just gross, I thought they were greasy & the "sauce" is like a teaspoon full on it... and the ketchup tasted like some cheap 3rd rate ketchup. read more

Dirt dogs as delicious as always! Very attentive wait staff. Clean conditions throughout and tables bussed quickly! read more

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 read more

New Way Lunch - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

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

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

Food is fresh and delicious. The waitress is fast and friendly. Ambiance is great. Love the food and service. Sorry didn't take pictures of the fish sandwich, fries, onion rings and his 2 hot dogs. Ate it all. read more

New Way Lunch hot dogs are great in bread Walking up to a takeout window and ordering a late night snack hot dog with "the works" never crossed my mind when stepping out for a Friday night on the town in Glens Falls, but doggone it, I'm glad to have discovered a hot dog joint that gives new meaning to the phrase, "sun's out, buns out," because I went at night, and the buns were most definitely still out in all their glory. I grew up on hot dogs from Broadway Lunch, Newest Lunch, and Mike's in Schenectady, and have snacked my way through the Troy and Waterveilet hot dog scene, so I know a thing or two about Capital Region first prize frank tradition, but New Way Lunch blew me away and definitely stacks up against the other local legendary joints. A savvy couple I was with insisted on ordering four New Way Lunch dogs, and I'm glad they did. "World Famous since 1919," and served with mustard, diced onions and of course, their special meat sauce ($1.80/each), these guys are affectionately referred to as "dirt dogs" by locals and those in the know (now us, holla), but don't be fooled by the nickname; they're incredibly delicious, and I consider myself lucky to have had one all to myself. Now, I'm not sure if I'd recommend a pitstop here en route to a Tinder date, but I was out with friends, so more than okay with having onion breath for the rest of the night. It seemed the special meat sauce had a hint of something sweet; perhaps cinnamon or brown sugar? Whatever it was, it complemented the other secret sauce ingredients, raw onions and tangy mustard perfectly, so bravo for a recipe that transports the eater to another level of yum. Fun fact: There's a National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, a part of the American Meat Institute, and they have an official etiquette guide for hot dog-eating. (Who knew?!) Part of said etiquette takes a cue from the Tootsie Roll Pop owl, stating that you should take no more than five bites to finish your frank (although seven is acceptable for foot-longs). This also means eating every part of the hot dog, including any leftover parts of the bun. I can't say for sure how many bites it took me, but challenge accepted: I'm willing to return in the name of market research and hot dog eating etiquette. There's a great "Our Story" section on their website, beginning in 1916 when the original owner, John Floro, traveled from Greece to New York City to work a fruit stand in Brooklyn owned by his brothers. It took him three years to to eventually make it upstate to Glens Falls with his young family, and the shop has been open and continuously run as a family business since 1919! (Floro's grandson, Peter, runs New Way with his family today!) Bonus points for that; who doesn't appreciate a good American Dream story? So give this little place a visit if you're ever in the 'hood; there are two other North Country locations in Queensbury and Warrensburg, and while I haven't been, I hope to stop in for a dog or some breakfast one of the next times I'm adventuring in the ADK. And I really hope they have walk-up takeout windows, because *frankly* I think that was my favorite part of the entire experience! read more

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I like their hot dogs with the works and fries. My mom had the fish , she prefers the buns toasted. That her only disappointment. The waitress had an insulin pump just like mine- that makes it extra special. Just need more diet soda choices since I can't Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi. I can have Diet Mt Dew, 7up, Mello yellow, diet orange or sparkling water. Just following Dr. Orders. read more

How the heck have I gone this long without reviewing New Way? Nothing fancy about this place, but if you want good, cheap food and you want it fast, this is the place to go. New Way looks like your typical Upstate New York greasy spoon, but the food is what makes it amazing. The New Way hot dog, affectionately called a "dirt dog" by area residents, is a disgustingly good masterpiece composed of a special-blend Hatfield hot dog, onions, mustard, and a secret-recipe meat sauce similar to Cincinnati chili. New Way has been around for 100 years and there's a reason the locals keep coming back. Growing up in Glens Falls, we got takeout from New Way often. Even now, after moving back to the area, I can't resist a "dirt dog" a few times a year. Do they look disgusting? Certainly. But you too will be addicted after one bite. read more

Burgers were tasty and prices are great. Fast and friendly service! It's conveniently located near the library and Saturday farmers market, so it's a great spot to stop for lunch! read more

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

Price, atmosphere, service and food all great! Love a hole in the wall with a lot of heart. Strawberry rhubarb pie was perfection. Hot dog with the works was delicious. Thank you for a great meal! read more

We ate here for breakfast 3 straight mornings while in the area. It was that good, very clean, great pricing and service. Kelly our waitress was awsm, she gave us some ideas of what to eat, all was Delish. Highly Recommend. read more

Love this place. Very cozy no bs everyone is very sweet and attentive. Best sirloin burger with onion rings that is a must eat. Greek salad with chicken on top is delish. Loaded dogs are their staple. Lot of history to this place its worth checking it out for lunch or dinner you will be glad you stopped in. read more

Absolutely loved the atmosphere, the smiles, and most of all the food! The customer service was above excellent! My husband and I are already planning our next visit! read more

One of those places you have to go to if you only had one place to stop and eat. Iconic northeast dogs. Can't get these in the south. read more

New Way Lunch - Iconic, delicious hot dogs - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

I am not from Glens Falls but was there on business. On my way to the car I decided I needed some food that wasn't from a rest stop on the highway home and New Ways sign claiming, "famous hot dogs" caught my eye. I was like, "challenge accepted sir". The outside of the shack reminded me of the movie "Up" where the old mans house stood defiantly amid a forest of modern buildings. When I entered it felt a little like walking into a Norman Rockwell painting. The clean interior had a retro fridge with soda in it. Some sodas in their classic glass bottles like Dr. Pepper and Pepsi stood along side their modern plastic counterparts within. There was a decent number of seat yourself booths and a line of stools with various pies and eclairs and other baked goods on display. The lady at the counter was very friendly. She politely informed me that there was a special 4oz burger and fries for around $6-$7 so I ordered that and of course a hotdog with the works. Apparently they are called, "dirty sticks" which is a local thing. I think the founder was named John back in 1919 and that this places actual nickname is, "Dirty John's" which, no judgments, as it clearly evokes local pride, but would not make me immediately think of a hot dog shack. I freshened up in the clean well maintained bathroom and then took my order to go. The hot dog didn't quite fill the bun, and the "dirty stick" nickname became apparent when I saw that the dog was covered in a brown sauce and sprinkled with onions. The dog itself didn't have too much flavor as most of the meaty slightly bitter mustard flavor with sweet slightly acidic tangs of onion crunch taste came from the sauce and mustard and bun. I guess the best way to put it is that the hot dog got out of the way of the sauce. It tasted nice. I can see why ordering a bunch to binge on would be appealing. I actually liked the burger more than I thought I would as it had a slightly charred flavor absent any burnt or charred meat. It wasn't overly greasy and the fries were a cut above average. Crispy and flavorful. This place is good at what it does. It is a hot dog burger joint that has stood the test of time. The only thing missing from it feeling like a slice of the fifties was they didn't appear to serve malts. My only real regret is that I didn't order any pie. Perhaps if I am in the area again I will try that and if it is also good, bump it a star. I recommend this place. I think that were I local and thus had years of nostalgia tied to this place, I would give it more stars but as I am not a local and as I haven't gone there multiple times, I'd say it is solidly above average and worth your patronage. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is clean, the food is simple but tasty. They don't do everything but what they do they do well. read more

New Way Lunch - Old school Pepsi themed drink fridge. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

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The hours are not as they are posted in here. It is likely closed in the evening. Dogs are good. Simply. Easy. Cheap. If you want hit dogs this is the place. read more

Service is always good and food is delicious. The hot dogs are very good and while I do not get them with everything I do like stopping in and getting a few dogs and fries a few times a month. Great in the summer time to sit outside and nice in winter to have inside dining option also. read more

I ordered the chicken sandwich and a side of potato salad. Both were excellent tasty hot and the potato salad was the perfect coldness. I know they are known for their hotdogs but the grilled chicken sandwich just was calling to me today it was excellent read more

1st time ever having new ways hotdogs or anything else they offer . I ordered 3 dogs with works and 3 with just sauce plus onion rings and tatter tots..... a truely amazing meal like nothing I've ever had 1000% I've become a life long customer from today forward. Not only was the meal out of this world but the service.... My god they are incredibly quick literally I walked in ordered then paid and sat down no more than 2 minutes if that before a wonderful lady speaks up and says hey would you like your food in a bag and I was in my own world not paying attention and the same lady spoke up just a little louder and repeated herself and I looked her and actually said do I want a bag? For what? She replied your order is ready sir. Stunned I said...really? She nodded then I grabbed my food and left. Portions on the rings and tots were generous all in all a wonderful place with out of this world food read more

Verry taste food, amazing fryes. Hotdogs were not all that. Service was fast, over all a nice place to snack Between meals read more

New Way Lunch - The works wirh chilly fryes - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

Good local hot dog joint---sadly, I ordered a burger and tater tots with cheese through Doordash. I began cooking for pay at age 17, flipping burgers at a bowling alley snack bar...I also worked at Yellowstone's Old Faithful cafeteria, Friendly' restaurants and other places, and later earned a culinary certificate. So I KNOW very well how to cook a burger. When this recent order arrived....it was 100% inedible....raw and MUSHY! And the cheesy tots were a bit mushy, as well. With 2 bottles of soda, delivery fee and driver's tip, it came to over $20 bucks...that I may as well have thrown in the garbage, along with the raw burger and most of the tater tots. I am a disabled senior who was literally exhausted from shopping and too stove up in my hand/leg to do any cooking tonight. I just wanted to treat myself--instead I got a 'kitchen nightmare.' read more

I'm not going to lie, I crave dirt dogs ever since I had them years ago when I went to college out here. So whenever I come back I make it a point to get some. New Way Lunch is unbelievably tasty and the staff are always friendly. Kelly was super happy and personable, but honestly everyone there is. These world famous dogs are $1.65, yes you read that right. The buns are soft and they have just the right ratio of toppings (mustard, diced onions, and special sauce). Their onion rings are crispy and worth it...get the large size. Don't pass this place up...so worthwhile. If you're really hungry I'm sure you can eat lots of them. My friends and I did an eat-off once and each ate 6+...yikes but so good. read more

New Way Lunch - Omg so good. Your tastebuds will thank you! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Glens Falls, New York

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