Roll Out the Buns: Hot Dog Day Heats Up Albany and Beyond
July 16, 2025 marks National Hot Dog Day—and the Capital Region is ready to celebrate! Here's a rundown of where to relish America’s favorite franks around Albany and beyond,
Dog Haus (7 Southside Dr, Clifton Park): Free gourmet Haus Dog for rewards members today (with app); BOGO through July 31
Gus’s Hot Dogs (Watervliet): Historic mini-dog counter serving up “the works”
Famous Lunch (Troy): Institution for mini-dogs; cash only, beloved downtown
First Prize Mike’s (Schenectady): Classic mini-dogs
Hot Dog Charlie’s (Troy/Cohoes/Lansingburgh): Capital-area mini-dog staple
Newest Lunch (Schenectady): Hot Dog with the Works
Broadway Lunch (Schenectady): Hot Dog favorites
Saratoga Awesome Dogs (Saratoga Springs): Leading spot in Saratoga
The Dog Shack (Hudson Falls): Retro shack style, mini or full-size dogs
New Way Lunch (Glens Falls & Warrensburg): Legendary “Dirt Dogs” with secret meat sauce
Plus, you’ll find hot dogs at Stewart's Shops, Cumberland Farms, Quik Stop and Fastrac around the area.
Where is your favorite place to dig in and enjoy that nostalgic meat-sauce mini-dog or a gourmet Haus Dog? Happy Hot Dog Day!
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