Every set of errands seems to take me past a little hot dog shop over on Blackrock Turnpike in Fairfield, CT called Super Duper Weenie. Cars always seem to fill the parking lot regardless of the time of day and the stand was even featured on an episode of Diners, Dives, and Drive-Ins, so I decided to give-in to the temptation and try some dogs.
I pulled up a little after the lunch rush, so it wasn't too crowded. Regardless, the stand has a large parking lot across the street, so as long as you cross a highway, parking won't be an issue. The other customers had their orders ready as soon as they walked through the door, so I didn't have to wait very long for my dog to go on the grill.
I can definitely understand why the restaurant is so popular. SDW serves naturally cased hot dogs with all sorts of homemade fixins as well as fresh shoestring fries and bottled Boylan pop. The cooks butterfly the hot dogs before throwing them on the grill. Butterflying helps the hot dogs cook evenly.
The dogs themselves are not as salty as most hot dog stands you will find. The casing provides a nice crunch that compliments the very soft New England-style bun.
A plain hot dog costs $3, so you would be a fool to not pay the extra 75 cents for a specialty dog. I chose the Dixie Dog, which comes topped with coleslaw and meat chili, but SDW offers six others to try. Each condiment is homemade, which only compliments the freshness of the hot dog, bun, and fries.
The only issue is the size compared to the number of patrons. The inside has a table and a counter. That's about it. But if you expect anything more from a hot dog stand, you are delusional.
Overall, I'd recommend it. The toppings were one of a kind and the fries were addictive. I can't wait for my next visit.
I pulled up a little after the lunch rush, so it wasn't too crowded. Regardless, the stand has a large parking lot across the street, so as long as you cross a highway, parking won't be an issue. The other customers had their orders ready as soon as they walked through the door, so I didn't have to wait very long for my dog to go on the grill.
I can definitely understand why the restaurant is so popular. SDW serves naturally cased hot dogs with all sorts of homemade fixins as well as fresh shoestring fries and bottled Boylan pop. The cooks butterfly the hot dogs before throwing them on the grill. Butterflying helps the hot dogs cook evenly.
The dogs themselves are not as salty as most hot dog stands you will find. The casing provides a nice crunch that compliments the very soft New England-style bun.
A plain hot dog costs $3, so you would be a fool to not pay the extra 75 cents for a specialty dog. I chose the Dixie Dog, which comes topped with coleslaw and meat chili, but SDW offers six others to try. Each condiment is homemade, which only compliments the freshness of the hot dog, bun, and fries.
The only issue is the size compared to the number of patrons. The inside has a table and a counter. That's about it. But if you expect anything more from a hot dog stand, you are delusional.
Overall, I'd recommend it. The toppings were one of a kind and the fries were addictive. I can't wait for my next visit.
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