Crif Dogs
New York, NY 10009-5161
Phone: (212) 614-2728
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between 1st Avenue and Avenue A
- Directions:
- 6 at Astor Pl; N, R at 8th St; L at 1st Ave
- Specialties:
- Cheap Eats
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hot Dog 2005
- Hours:
- Sun-Mon 12pm-12am, Tue-Thu 12pm-2am, Fri-Sat 12pm-4am
Editorial Review for Crif Dogs – by Karen Hudes
The Scene
There aren't many eateries in New York where you can play Galaga, Centipede or Ms. Pac-Man while downing franks, but this place keeps the '80s spirit of the block alive. A mixed crowd sprawls out among the checkered tables and counter stools, eyeing posted specialties like the Spicy Redneck ("makes you want to marry your cousin") or the more demure root-beer float ("One straw or two?").
The Food
Dog choices are limited to the standard Crif (an up-to-snuff smoked frank), the snappier, bolder-tasting all-beef New Yorker and the veggie, delivered in signature combos, ranging from the satisfying chili dog to more eccentric styles. Once you've abandoned yourself to the lipid-rich, brain-dissolving Chihuahua--wrapped in bacon and topped with avocado and sour cream--you may be ruined for any other 3am meal. Fries are somewhat bland, but the shakes and egg creams add flair.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoYou can order hamburgers if you'd rather bypass dog heaven.
The ExtrasThere's a $10 minimum on all credit card orders.
Look GoodVisit the dog spot's hidden bar, accessible through the phone booth to your left when you walk in.
User Reviews for Crif Dogs
03/28/2008 Posted by carme197136
My office placed an order for dogs, tots and fries, even a stoner special. We didn't receive any of our chili cheese fries after we paid for them and left. Couldn't go back to get them after that (work day an all) and they would not send a delivery person with 3 orders to cover those. We had to go down there the next day just to get a refund of our money already paid for the fries. All in all no effort made by them to refund us our money or get us our fries. In NYC, you take your chances, but never again with Crif Dogs.
02/22/2008 Posted by MzFilipina25
I picked up my brother after a night of him drinking and he was at Crif Dog's and said he'd buy me a hot dog for picking me up. He said I HAD to try their hot dogs. Its a small place, definitely a late night spot after some beers, and I ordered the Chihuahua. And absolutely LOVED every bite. I think the Tsunami and the Spicy Reddneck are tasty as well. Give it a try! Definitely good cheap eats after some good times with pals.
Pros: Chihauhua Dog & Beer
Cons: Can get packed
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