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)
"Jon Jon Deragon hotdog is tops"(9 Tips)
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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
John McNallyNovember 24, 2014Great place for a first chilli dog, it's a cool joint with a sense of humour.
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.
Ryan WirtesAugust 28, 2018The tater tots are a must with any one of their delicious dogs, especially a classic like the chili dog!
G TJuly 30, 2019Cool hot dog place. An old fashion phone booth is placed in there as well. Make the call!!!!
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
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.
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.
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 .
Julie SosciaSeptember 5, 2018Great spot for a late night hot dog. The dogs a bit larger (almost Chicago-style), but very small seating area.
Daniel Marco FernandezOctober 16, 2016I don't know if it is the best speakeasy in NYC, but it was worth the try.
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.
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.- 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.
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.
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
Amy CummingsJuly 8, 2017Literally any of the hot dogs + totchos. Be sure to check out the speakeasy next door.
JPAugust 11, 2014Hot dogs and tater tots, must have. Fun to watch people go into the secret speakeasy in the phone booth.
What night in East Village doesn’t end at Crif Dogs (esp. for a night cap 🤫). Chihuahua and spicy red neck. Cheese tots always.
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.
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
Alice ChaoApril 11, 2015Best tater tots I've ever had in my entire liiiiifeeee!!! The dogs are good too. Try them all.- JannieJuly 19, 2013The Jon Jon Deragon hotdog is tops - make sure to have it with a side of tater tots and cheese dip!
HelenMay 1, 2015Try all the hotdogs. They are equally delicious and unique (toppings are excellent).
Vic C.August 11, 2014The bacon wrapped hot dog with avocado and sour cream...don't argue with me...just try it Damnit!
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.- What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014Check out Crif Dogs in the East Village for their award winning deep fried dogs.
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.
The menu data on this place is wrong; it's definitely not $20-30 per entre. Get the Spicy Redneck. You'll probably be obliterated, but remember to be nice to the people that work there.
You never need more than 1 order of tots. Trust me. ps: Chihuahua Dog.
The Good Morning is a wonderful mashup of an egg sandwich and a hot dog. Also the tots are IN-SANE.
Hilda UraDecember 22, 2014Amazing tots! Got my food delivered to the secret bar inside Crif Dogs. Good service.
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
Gabriel HayesJanuary 19, 2016My favorite late night eat in NYC. No better place for after a night of drinking in Alphabet City.
Acire PolightMarch 25, 2016I love the chili dog wrapped in bacon. Anything wrapped in bacon is amazing.
Sid BFebruary 3, 2014Pretty damned good! Super Bowl dog was good, the Morning Jersey was solid, the tots are fab!
Susan GFebruary 15, 2013Jon Jon Deragon with bacon and hot sauce, Chihuahua with salsa - amazing. Cheese fries are pretty good, too!
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.
The staff and food are consistently amazing. The clientele... Well... Se es lo que se es. Enjoy!
Try the Jon-Jon Deragon - The crif dog with a schmear of cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds.
Jonathan L.October 6, 2015These hipster dogs will never top a Nathan's dog with mustard, kraut, and onions.
Brendan SpiegelFebruary 22, 2012Deep-fried dogs topped with foodie faves like avocado and bacon, and the David “Momofuku” Chang (slathered in kimchi). Read more
Jake ClementsFebruary 4, 2018Enjoy a dog and some beers while watching people unsuccessfully try to get into please don’t tell.
Marc JonesMarch 11, 2013Tight spot that gets crowded quickly. Dogs were pretty good. Next time I much try the fries as well.
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
Lily DvorkinaDecember 17, 2012PDT. If you have to ask you just don't know. Its pretty fab. Also hot dogs are the best I've ever had. ❤
Karen TapiaApril 14, 2016Had the spicy redneck pretty tasty but maybe a little too much mayo in the coleslaw ..
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