Crif Dogs
Hot Dog Joint$$$$
East Village, New York
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"The spicy redneck and the good morning are my absolute faves!!!"(57 Tips)
"... walking through the phone booth is a little hidden gem we love."(16 Tips)
"The tsunami dog is a must."(10 Tips)
"My faves are the Good Morning and the Jon Jon Deragon."(9 Tips)
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CompassJuly 24, 2013Creatively-adorned hot dogs are this late-night spot’s jam. Branch out from the usual ketchup and mustard routine into fried eggs, cream cheese and even Jalapeno peppers.
Daniel ByskovApril 25, 2016The "Lil ma" was my best choice out of the three types. The dog is not that spectacular, but the topping and style makes it good!
Silas MorriseySeptember 29, 2015Chili dogs are all right, but soda was halfway flat (unforgivable sin), and every counter and tabletop was greasy, with garbage all over the floor. That's "punk rock" though, like vintage Ramones 🎸
Daniel Marco FernandezOctober 16, 2016I don't know if it is the best speakeasy in NYC, but it was worth the try.
Michael MuseDecember 14, 2014Late night hot dog joint is always a home run after a long night out. Crazy topping variety, stuff youd never imagine.
Made my first custom dog tonight after coming here for years. Veggie dog with cream cheese, avocado, and pickles. Don't question, just try it.
Reem KhalilJune 10, 2016Best Hotdog place in NY, a must try, don't be afraid if it's too small, it's just so worth it .
Real Cheap EatsNovember 5, 2012The Good Morning Dog ($5), also pretty tasty as a late night snack, is a hot dog wrapped in bacon and padded with melted cheese and a fried egg. Read more
Julie SosciaSeptember 5, 2018Great spot for a late night hot dog. The dogs a bit larger (almost Chicago-style), but very small seating area.
- New York HabitatNovember 11, 2011Everyone knows about the great hot dogs here (especially the deep fried dog), but walking through the phone booth is a little hidden gem we love.
JPAugust 11, 2014Hot dogs and tater tots, must have. Fun to watch people go into the secret speakeasy in the phone booth.
Elizabeth BrimSeptember 27, 2011veggie dogz, breakfast dogz, cheese sauce, california dogz, tater tots. mix, match, come hungry and get creative, then order thirds. it's a doggie, dog tasty world down here.
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 5, 2015The Tater tots are exactly like in high school - but don't quite live up to the hype. The Tsunami dog does. Cool little arcade in the store.
Mark BallingerMay 18, 2013We traveled from Fla and had 1 lunch and chose Crif's. The fried egg cheese with bacon wrapped hotdog was amazing.
Michelle C.May 8, 2012Zagat rated "The Chihuahua" as one of the top 10 tastiest NYC hot dogs. Get a PBR to wash it down or go through the phone booth to PDT for cocktails!
Ryan WirtesAugust 28, 2018The tater tots are a must with any one of their delicious dogs, especially a classic like the chili dog!
Alice ChaoApril 11, 2015Best tater tots I've ever had in my entire liiiiifeeee!!! The dogs are good too. Try them all.
You never need more than 1 order of tots. Trust me. ps: Chihuahua Dog.
Corey WallApril 12, 2012Hot dogs are cool. Secret phone booth entrance to fancy pre-prohibition bar and THEN eating hot dogs is cooler. Please Don't Tell. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Amy CummingsJuly 8, 2017Literally any of the hot dogs + totchos. Be sure to check out the speakeasy next door.
The staff and food are consistently amazing. The clientele... Well... Se es lo que se es. Enjoy!
The Good Morning is a wonderful mashup of an egg sandwich and a hot dog. Also the tots are IN-SANE.
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014Check out Crif Dogs in the East Village for their award winning deep fried dogs.
Corinna PAugust 10, 2011I've never been one to secretly love processed cheese but I will dip the hell out of some tater tots in the nacho cheese goo. And I'll eat a deep fried hot dog on the side.
HelenMay 1, 2015Try all the hotdogs. They are equally delicious and unique (toppings are excellent).
Abhishek KonaFebruary 13, 2020Ya you should come here and eat a hot dog. Any of them. Just eat it.i dare you I double dare you
Joshua LutzNovember 5, 2011The telephone booth entrance to the speak easy is a fun gag. Hot dogs are the best in NYC. oh wait, I dont think they want the speak easy to be public info. oops- What's Good HereAugust 11, 2014If you like bacon, order a spicy Redneck and a Chihuahua. The sour cream in the latter compliments the bite and chili in the Redneck.
Amazing tater tots! Great for late night munchies. Bonus: random speakeasy.
David LifsonMarch 5, 2012Got the Spicy Redneck with a smear of cream cheese. Perfection. Bacon wrapped dog with chili, jalapeño, and cole slaw. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Lauralyn M.April 26, 2012My personal favorites are the spicy redneck, the tsunami, and the morning jersey... The tater tots are awesome, chili cheese fries suck, gross chili.
Jack GashiJuly 22, 2014Jersey dog is probably best dog I've ever had; but, biased Jersey kid who prays to Taylor Ham gods speaking.
JannieJuly 19, 2013The Jon Jon Deragon hotdog is tops - make sure to have it with a side of tater tots and cheese dip!
CarlaDecember 26, 2015A hot dog wrapped in bacon and tater tots... what more can you really ask for?
JeanieJuly 2, 2010Try the vegan dog, gloriously split and grilled like a 'regular' dog. I topped mine with sauerkraut, pineapple, and ample mustard, and teamed it with Pommes Frites' fries. Mmm. Junk food heaven.
Just order the Stoner Pack #1 for $10. You get 2 dogs and 1 side and it can be anything. Usually involves a Spicy Redneck, Chihuahua or a Tsunami when I've ordered. Plus, Chili cheese tots FTW.
Acire PolightMarch 25, 2016I love the chili dog wrapped in bacon. Anything wrapped in bacon is amazing.
Vic C.August 11, 2014The bacon wrapped hot dog with avocado and sour cream...don't argue with me...just try it Damnit!
Hilda UraDecember 22, 2014Amazing tots! Got my food delivered to the secret bar inside Crif Dogs. Good service.
Brendan SpiegelFebruary 22, 2012Deep-fried dogs topped with foodie faves like avocado and bacon, and the David “Momofuku” Chang (slathered in kimchi). Read more
Rowan QuirkMay 7, 2017They have a veggie dog that's very good! Perfect snack while waiting to get into PDT.
Paul MacapagalJuly 16, 2013Try them all... the mix of flavors and textures really provide you with a new experience every time you eat one. Read more
Ian RoussoJuly 27, 2010The place is pretty good. The Hawaiian hot dog (wrapped in bacon, covered with pineapple, scallions, and teriyaki sauce) is my favorite. Kind of overpriced for what it is though. Fun spot to go to
Like hot dogs? Go here. Like tater tots? Go here. Like to have fun in life? Go here.
BaturalpSeptember 26, 2018Half of the people here are waiting to get into PDT. You might as well enjoy a hot dog while you are here.
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