Crif Dogs

113 Saint Marks Pl, New York, New York 10009 USA

2,143 Reviews

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Budget

Closed Now

Opens Tue 5p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

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“NY's best hot dogs”

In 1999, Brian Shebairo and childhood pal Chris Antista hashed out a plan to serve hotdogs in the alley behind Lansky Lounge, a (now closed) speakeasy that Chris operated in Manhattan's Lower East Side. They grew up in New Jersey eating at Johnny & Hanges, Callahan's, Hiram's, Rutt's Hut, Nathan's and Walter's. On October 6, 2001, after two years of research and development (riding their motorcycles throughout the northeast to sample hot dogs as far as the Windmill in South Jersey and the Super Duper Weenie in Fairfield, CN) Brian and Chris opened Crif Dogs, a name they came up with when Brian tried to say his former partner's name with a hot dog in his mouth. Featured on United States of Bacon!

Reviewed by
Sonali K.

March 05, 2024

I am not sure how am I just now writing a review for Crif Dogs as we've been coming here since 2002, but it clearly says something that this has been my go-to place for the best veggie dog in the... Read more

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Cindy S.

March 08, 2024

I was visiting the area and wanted to try this place. I came during lunch on a weekday and it was pretty empty. I got the chili dog and East Village tater tots which is just tots with cheese... Read more

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Taryn C.

February 04, 2024

*no I did not go to the speakeasy* But I was sincerely there to try the hot dogs, and their reputation proceeded them! I hat distinguishes a good NYC hot dog is the "snap." Y'all know what I'm... Read more

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