My husband and I were in the area and craving a hot dog, so we decided to give Roadside Eats a try. We're not super familiar with options in the area, so Google led us here as the most convenient choice. Definitely a no frills spot, but the girl behind the counter was nice and since we were eating in, she brought the food to our table and didn't have us pay until the end, which was sweet of her. My husband did the double dog, which came with chili, cheese, and bacon, and it satisfied his craving. I did a plain dog and a Texas dog minus the chili. Loved that they were footlongs! We also shared the Colombian empanadas, which were fine. Not bad for when you want a quick meal in Bethel. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite to eat for lunch while driving on the way home. It's a small and unassuming spot. The menu is decent. The gyro salad was ok and the quesadilla and wrap was alright. It is fine for a casual meal, nothing crazy. read more

Roadside Eats - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

Excellent food and service at a cute little restaurant off the main road. We will definitely be back as we loved the food!

Food sucks. DO NOT waste your money here. I ordered 3 hot dogs with diff toppings to try them out. One was a chili cheese dog. What cheese? There was none and their chili was not chili; it was overcooked ground beef with some chili powder sprinkled on it. Their pastrami was so overcooked I couldn't eat it, hard as a rock thought I would break a tooth. The lasty one was with raw onions, tasted like they were rolled in sugar, so sweet I couldn't eat them. All 3 buns were soaked, I couldn't eat them, never ordering from here again. read more

I love this small independent Mom & Pop restaurant! The food is always prepared in front of you, it's delicious, and they always greet us with a smile and friendly chat. Their menu has fantastic Hot Dogs ( I did a write up on them on my Instagram post "Chuck's Therapy Dogs") but great burgers and salads, Greek delights such as Souvlaki! I'm happy to endorse this place!! read more

This is exactly what you want from a hot dog place, it's perfect. There's not much more to say.

Quite literally the best hotdogs in America. I went on a road trip around the country trying hotdogs from 23 different states, and this hidden gem definitely takes home the crown for best dog. The staff is so friendly, the ambience is inviting and cozy, and the food is fairly priced! Their milkshakes are out of this world too.... I will be stopping here quite literally every time I go through CT, can't recommend enough read more

Solid chili dog, good fries and nice chocolate shake. Not many of these places left. I would recommend stopping here. Definitely satisfied my chili dog craving. read more

Roadside Eats - Half eaten chili dog.. it was a long dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

I'm going five stars here. Great location. Very tasty dogs and fresh toppings. A down-home style place to eat. If you're on the road, look no further. One of the last great hot dog places in the area. read more

Roadside Eats - Hot Dog with Works & Chili Cheddar Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

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Great food served here. The favorite it Ms on the menu for me are the patty melt, chicken souvlaki and of course their hotdogs. Plenty of toppings for the dogs too! read more

Great little road side hot dog palace. Lots of choices and not that expensive. Mom and Pop shop and they been working hard for many years. Stop by, you won't be disappointed! read more

I had been ordering from Hot Dog Palace weekly and using DoorDash for delivery throughout the pandemic and always was satisfied until tonight. The restaurant forgot to put one item into the order, a hot dog for our 6-year-old daughter. When I called the restaurant to ask them to send out a hot dog, they refused and instead accused the driver of having stolen the hot dog. After having my family's business weekly for a year, Hot Dog Palace decided to throw it away. For a hot dog. read more

Great big foot long Hot Dogs at a decent price, Onion Rings and fries were pretty good, but atmosphere was weird had to order thru a make shift walk up window because of covid. Would only stop by if I was starving and passing by wouldn't go out of my way to eat here many other mom and pop places I would like to try but would choose this place over chain fast food read more

Good simple food. Quick service. We decided to stop and have a snack. We each had a footlong hot dog with sauerkraut and mustard, which was very good. We will be back again to try something else. read more

Roadside Eats - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

-drab interior -limited hot dog options for a hot dog place +Good chili dog +Good service +Ice cream and beverage variety read more

Said my order was ready, made me wait. I'll never go there again. They're also stingy with sauces, and don't follow simple requests. Don't waste your time here. read more

I came here because of the reviews. I ordered a Texas Dog, onion rings and a shake. The dog was definitely a fork kinda dog. Large and full of extras. The onion rings were very tasty and the shake was great. My only issue was after eating, it left my hands greasy and it left a greasy taste in my mouth. It was almost like the oil was either old or the food had a lot of grease left on it. I didn't finish the onion rings because of the oiliness and the chilli on the dog was a little greasy as well. I just may not be used to it since I'm not really a fried food person, but it definitely passes as fast food. I would eat here again, just skipping the food cookef in oil or grease. read more

Stopped by here yesterday for a quick hot dog. This place has been around in Bethel with various versions for as long as I can remember. This current iteration is just as good as the last. The Hot dogs are great. The French fries and Onion Rings are great. The interior of this place is very strange. The posters on the wall have faded, the bathroom is very tiny, and the tables and chairs are all cheap plastic. My recommendation: sit outside. read more

Roadside Eats - The Chicago Dog and the basket of French Fries and Onion Rings. YUM - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

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This place was very good the buns for the burger reminds me of McDonald's and don't get the wrong idea I really like McDonald's and also the hot dogs are a foot long!! Keep that in mind read more

Been multiple times and the food and service never disappoints. The interior is not the most beautiful but practical for this kind of joint! Also has an outdoor area where we normally sit so we can bring the dogs. Price is good $. Only negative for me is the fountain drinks, but since other options provided not a big deal. read more

Hole in the wall vibe from the outside, hands down best hot dogs EVER! They will 100% be taking all my money with a hot dog a day! 10/10 recommend! read more

i just want to be clear. Im a foodie..... And when people say they have great this and great that. And pride themselves on a certain food, im going to most DEF look for that! The frozen mozz sticks and the pattie that tasted like something next to it in the fridge or freezer. Then the Cookies n Cream shake that taste like cream and syrup, is not IT! I made better ones from a rolled cheese stick in pan-co crumbs with seasoning. The best thing was the dipping sauce.... This was my first time going here. Should have listened to co workers.. I TRIED TO GIVE THEM A TRY!!!! :/ read more

Ate here last week - service quick and safe outdoor seating was conveniently a few steps away from the service table. The food is always tasty and the folks who run the restaurant are delightful! Look forward to stopping in again soon! read more

Good little spot for burgers and dogs. Great prices, large menu, and friendly staff. I got a burger and cheese fries, my husband got wings and bacon cheese fries, and my friend got a hotdog. All were good. The wings are dry rub, I prefer sauce but still had good flavor. Chocolate milkshake was one of the best!!! I would go back read more

Ordered online and the food never came. Not sure if this is Yelp, Grubhub or the restaurant's fault. But the outcome is I'm hungry and pissed. read more

Great hot dog spot! They also have great shakes & fries, great for a quick bite to eat! read more

Roadside Eats - Hot Dogs Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

File this one under E for "Everything but the WOW factor." They do a darn good job for a greasy spoon no doubt. A foot long Hummel Brothers hot dog, good krinkle-cut fries, tasty chili on top. $5.95 for a combo that includes a drink? No complaints by any means. But man... as a 5+ year growing veteran of Central Connecticut, America's hidden gold mine for hot dog joints, it's hard to rant and rave exceptionally about this one. In order to strike gold in this market, you have to have something special. Blackie's has got their relish, Capitol Lunch has their mystery-meat sauce from the bowels of hell, Doogie's has the two-footers, Woody's has the Deputy Dog, and so on. This place has... well... food. So therein lies the challenge, owners of the Bethel Hot Dog Palace. Put something on the menu that makes me go, "Holy processed tube-shaped meat, Batman!" Only then shall it transform from a local greasy spoon into a destination hot dog heaven, truly worthy of the name "Palace." read more

Stopped by today for lunch and it never disappoints. Good roadside menu, clean place with outdoor seating. Very friendly and the food was good. Would make a good ride to eat destination for motorcyclist and I would recommend to anyone. read more

Exactly, for what it is (what it serves), this place is excellent. Chili dog is awesome, served on a butter-toasted bun. Fries were served fresh. Staff was friendly from entrance to exit. You can't go wrong with the Lunch special 11am-4pm - footlong dog, fries, drink for $5.95. Looking forward to trying more of the menu (and posting a pic; just got too hungry today). Oh, they also deliver to Danbury, Newtown and Bethel with only a $15 minimum -- great for office lunch orders. read more

This establishment isn't even worthy of one star. We ordered through Uber eats and the food we received was inedible. The Pastrami in the Ruben was so over cooked it was like rubber and the hamburger tasted like the meat was bad, it had an awful taste to it. Only things that were edible were the fries which we didn't even eat because of worry of getting sick. We called the restaurant and the woman said maybe you have bad taste and hung up on us and said to call Uber Eats. To top it off, Uber eats couldn't issue our money back. Needless to say, don't waste your time with this awful food and even worse customer service. read more

I got the Groupon and decided to go with my girlfriend and we both got the Texas hot dogs with a side of onion rings and a peanut butter milk shake. I thought the hot dog was pretty good and really liked the chili on it and the onion rings were ok. The milk shake was good too. I'll come back again and try a different time next time. This place is nice for lunch or a quick bite. The Groupon was a good deal because you pay $9 for the price of a $12 value. read more

Great food, friendly staff, and wonderful prices! The milkshakes are an added bonus to finish a delicious meal.

Your typical Roadside joint. If you're in the mood for a good hotdog with all the fixings you can't go wrong. Fresh toppings like chili or bacon and good onion rings. Some outdoor seating as well. read more

A very good footlong hotdog on a grilled bun. Plain and simple! Friendly service. Atmosphere is "roadside stand". read more

Good spot for your hot dog fix. They have really good lunch specials and the prices are fair. Service is also good. Go to Bethel Hot Dog Palace for your hot dog fix . It's pretty good! read more

Tasty hot dog spot with well priced milk shakes! Crinkly fries served piping hot and golden with just the right amount of crispiness. The chili dog had a New England chili texture BUT with jalapeños-- spicy as opposed to sweet-- delicious ! Nice touch! Hot dogs were classic foot long CT skinny dogs -grilled and flavorful. The buns were toasted on the grill - also adding flavor and texture. The atmosphere is simple -eat in or out. Nothing fancy. Folding chairs inside. The food was satisfying and well priced. $6.95 lunch special includes fries and 16oz drink w/choice of hot dog (my selection). Cheeseburger, veggie burger, chicken cutlet or grilled cheese. Enough fries to share. Foot long chili dog was $4.29. Add in the milkshake and tax, we were right around $16 -- Friendly Service -- we will return. read more

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The chili is what makes the chili dog. Great shake and yummy hotdogs. Really good chili!

This is a great place in the tradition of roadside diners. The food is fresh, hot, and delicious. And very affordable.

Food was good but I paid for extra dressing on my salad and didn't get it and when I called to address the issue I was hung up on also while I'm eating my hot dog with chili it's falling apart, maybe the bread should be thicker? I'm not impressed at all with this place OMG I can't even! After I wrote another bad review which was because I placed an order here through door dash and an hour later was told they were closed for a family event ( not mad they were closed for an event but it took them an hour to let me know???) I took the post down because the manger or owner emailed me to make it right so he offered me a free meal next time I ordered through door dash. I placed my order today and called in to the restaurant to let them know it was me and the lady that answered said yes no problem your hot dog will be free. 10 min later the manger or owner called me and said he couldn't give me a refund because I ordered through door dash! That's what he told me to do! I told him to forget it cancel my order and be done with that place. He said he couldn't do that because the driver already left with my order. I tried calling the driver and he didn't answer so I texted him and went on the door dash app to cancel my order. Then the owner called me back and said he could have door dash refund my hot dog! You think?! I told him that in the first place!! Long story short because I canceled my order on the app I will get a full refund and the door dash driver will have a great free lunch and the restaurant looses out on their money all because they do not know how to give good customer service. Too bad for you Bethel Hot Dog Palace. Hopefully you don't go out of business because you don't know how to treat your customer Update: Big misunderstanding so the owner and manager are father and son and have the same name. Nestor JR made everything right and should not allow his father to speak to customers because he confused me with another customer that keeps trying to get free food. Again HUGE misunderstanding! The food is good and Nestor JR gave me a refund so all is good with this place, just make sure your speaking to the right Nestor if you have an issue because he knows good customer service. Thanks Nestor! Sorry for all the confusion and fuss! read more

I ordered 2 plain hot dogs, onion rings and a milk shake.When I got home there was ketchup, mustard, onions, sauerkraut etc on the hot dogs. I called, the girl who gave them to me at pick up asked the cook if he put stuff on the hot dogs. She then said there was nothing she could do. I said I need 2 plain hot dogs. She said it would take 5 minutes and I went back. She asked for the wrong ones they originally gave me. I advised I left them home. She said she needs them.I said I have to run home to get them. I went home and returned the hot dogs they had made wrong. She was cutting me off when I tried to advise how poor this was on their behalf. To send me back a 3rd time for a mistake they made. She cut me off and lied that she didn't know I had to go home and get the wrong hot dogs. I clearly told her I would have to go back to get them. 3 trips and attitude costing just shy of 20 dollars. Unbelievable. I called and left a message that I am sure will be deleted, she said to reach the owner I call they same number. Very poor customer service. read more