Best Hot Dogs in Maine?

[Passadumkeg]

I'm a chili dog and kraut dog junkie. I enjoy Wasses, the 2 related shops around Augusta, one roadside shack in Winthrop and even a great little place in Calais, that serves fried peanuts too. What are other good hot dog joints? Even neon "red snappers" accepted......maybe(like the place in Lewiston).

[geminigirl]

had a wassies (Rockland) dog and fries this Saturday after the lobster festival and thought it was pretty good, I was a little full from the festival, but not near this stand usually so couldn't walk by without a try....The dog itself was really good, I had it with mustard and relish. I did think the roll/dog size was a little mismatched, the roll seemed a bit big for the dog, so I tore off some of the roll and was fine...There were a bunch of local lobster fest organizing ladies behind me so I figured this must be worth it:)

Later happened to drive by Wassies in Brunswick (on Sunday) but it looked closed and the coke machine in front was on its side? Are they still open?

[jazzpsy]

I have long been a big fan of Danny's on the Mall in Brunswick especially their Chili Dogs. But having had two dogs, mustard and sauteed onions at Wasse's in Rockland has made me revise my rankings. Wasses had everything I look for in a dog - flavor, juiciness, and snap to the bite. And the roll was excellent.
I think they rank up with the kosher style hot dogs I was raised on in NYC. Next time I'm in Rockland I''ll try their chilii dogs.

I think the burgers at Danny's are even better than the hot dogs.

[zeph74]

Many people in the midcoast maine area like Wasses Hot Dogs.

You can find them at three locations:

2 North Main St.
Rockland, ME
2075947472

P.O. Box 364
Belfast, ME
207-338-8380

1586 Appleton Ridge Rd
Appleton, ME
207-338-6431

[jazzpsy]

I am a big fan of Danny's on the Brunswick mall especially the chili dogs. Warning: the line around lunch time gets pretty long. Might take 5 - 10 minutes.

[jackattack]

Bolley's in Waterville and Don's in Augusta both serve what I'd call a Wasses-style-frank, and they're good. Good burgers as well. But the reason to go is definitely those crinkled cut fries, the topper that puts Bolleys/Dons WAY ahead of Wasses.

[Passadumkeg]

Isn't Bolleys in the Hallowell area?

[HDinCentralME]

Yes there is also a Bolley's in Hallowell (just over the Augusta line). Both Waterville and Hallowell locations had same ownership originally but not sure if same owner currently.More importantly, it is the same style hot dog.

[Passadumkeg]

Where in Waterville? We often hit Don's off 95. What's the name or the road side dog shack in Winthrop?

[HDinCentralME]

Bolley's in Waterville is at 96 College Ave.

The "road side dog shack in Winthrop"...I believe you are thinking of Double D's Dogs. The location is actually Manchester, near the Country Club and the Winthrop line. They are seasonal and I do not see them there yet this year.

Also in Manchester on 202 is Woofy's. They are open for season now and offer fried seafood, etc in addition to dogs. (I have not tried this place.)

[jillso]

Problem with the Bolleys in Hallowell is that the fries aren't as memorable as in Waterville and/or as Don's in Augusta. Fresh Cut crinkles, done in peanut oil.

[rfortin]

Bollies in waterville

[trufflehound]

What's with them red things anyway?

[larrybird]

Flo's is the best, in York. Used to be better years ago when Flo was alive and before they sold thier secret sauce. Still great though.

[steve999]

It's a Maine thing. We always had red hots in Maine as kids. If you like grilled NC franks that "snap" while cooking, they are the ticket. Grilled red hots with a grilled roll + brown mustard is the way to go. Raw onions also are good on them.

It's just food coloring with no impact on taste. The casing is died red. If you were to get Jordan's reds or "regular" NC franks at Hannafords/Shaws/S&S they taste the same.

[geminigirl]

The Dog House in Kittery is pretty good, but when it comes to dogs I'm not a food snob, just love hot dogs period...even fenway franks!

[Passadumkeg]

Hey, what's the difference between Yankee Stadium & Fenway Park?
You can get a hot dog in Fenway in October!

[geminigirl]

nice!

[othervoice]

Cute!! Go Red Sox!

[Passadumkeg]

I tried to hit Flo's, but was too early. My brother-in-law lives in Kittery, so The Dog House is a goal next visit. Thanks.

[Joanie]

What about Ray's in Saco? It was a few years ago, but my dog was quite decent. Or is it Rapid Ray's? I have the t-shirt somewhere.

[Earle]

There is a great place for dogs, only open in the Summer Its located on Rt1 between York and Ogunquit, Called Flo's. Its a little shack right on the road,and parking is tricky as you need to park along side Rt1 which is quite busy in the summer. They have opened another place farther north in Wells. but not the same as the original. Good luck. Earle Ct.

[emilief]

Flo's in York is open year round.11-3 every day except Wednesday. The Flo's in Kittery, the one in Wells and the one in Sanford are only open in the summer.

[ratbuddy]

Awesome. I love a good hot dog, and I'm going to be staying in York Beach this Saturday night. Can you tell me exactly where they are?

What's good on the menu? Plain dogs with mustard the way I usually get them, or is there a 'specialty' I should know about?

Thanks

edit: Ahh, I found the website, the place is actually called "Flo's Hot Dogs" ... Still, what's good??

[emilief]

The original Flo's is on Route 1 headin north from the Stonewall Kitchen store towards Ogunquit center on the right side. Open 11-3 only every day except Wednesday. The other is in Kittery near the parking lot to the Kittery Trading Post where the outlets are. I think that one is open later but not sure. The only and best way to eat Flos is with her special hot sauce (not very hot) - although regulars have hot sauce and mayo. If you are going to have mustard only, don;t bother- there is nothing particularly special about the dogs except the sauce. You can buy the sauce in many markets in the area and at Flo's.

[ratbuddy]

Ahh, thanks for saving me the trouble, then. I'll definitely pick up a bottle of the sauce to take home.

[ratbuddy]

I tried Flo's, and it was pretty friggin' good. I told Gail to just make it however she does, and it ended up being a steamed dog on a steamed bun with mayo, 'special sauce', and a bit of celery salt. It was really good. Better than the best dog I've had in CT. I haven't tried Roscoe's yet though..

[hotdoglover]

In my opinion,Rosco's serves the best dog in Connecticut. And that's saying a lot since the state is known for their hot dogs. We all have different tastes though. I don't like onions. It's in Flo's sauce. I like mayonaisse, but not on a hot dog. When I went to Flo's I had a couple of dogs with just mustard. A pork based dog tastes better fried or grilled rather than steamed. The dog used then (Schutz's) was bland and underwhelming. A mediocre overrated dog. I think Schutz's went out of business. Maybe not, but Flo's has since switched to Old Neighborhood franks. Another mild dog. But I guess if you like the mayo and special sauce, you will like Flo's. I didn't. But it seems that I'm in the minority as this place is popular and always on those "Best of" lists.

[ratbuddy]

I can't say if the dog was beef, pork, turkey, or camel.. It was tasty though. Very nice snap, and cooked just right. I also enjoy a grilled dog, but if you're going to have one steamed, it oughta be cooked like mine was. Very nice.

[martyl9]

sauce can be purchased on ebay. the secert is using the celery salt with the sauce. i also add mustard along with the local custom of mayo with the sauce. just great.