Famous Lunch

Hot dog restaurant · Troy

Famous Lunch

Hot dog restaurant · Troy

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111 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180

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Narrow joint with counter seats serving hot dogs, burgers & breakfast, plus sides & pie, since 1932.  

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111 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180 Get directions

worldfamouslunch.com
@famouslunchtroy

$1–10 · Menu

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111 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180 Get directions

+1 518 272 9481
worldfamouslunch.com
@famouslunchtroy

$1–10 · Menu

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Jul 12, 2025

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The 13 Best Restaurants In Troy, New York

"The Troy mini dog is one of the city’s claims to fame, and there are three main places where you should try them. We recommend…all of them. The rivalry between these spots is fierce, and your personal favorite will either depend on where your family ate when you were a kid, or which chili sauce you like best. Famous Lunch is a downtown spot that’s been open since 1932, and it’s hard to beat their peak nostalgia aesthetic. Grab a counter seat, get an RC Cola, and order a few mini dogs. They’re around two bites each, so let that information dictate how many you get. Their rice pudding is also very good. " - carina finn koeppicus

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Wherever You Go, Eat at the Hot Dog Stand

"Whether it’s their low-price point, casual nature, or tasty food, hot dog stands tend to stick around. And when you visit spots like the 91-year-old Famous Lunch in Troy, New York, the 84-year-old Miss Griffin’s Foot Long Hot Dogs in Chattanooga, Tennessee, or the 64-year-old Flo’s Hot Dogs in York, Maine, you’re tasting an edible link between past and present."

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Famous Lunch - Review - Troy - The Infatuation

"The Troy mini dog is one of the city’s claims to fame, and there are three main places where you should try them. We recommend…all of them. The rivalry between these spots is fierce, and your personal favorite will either depend on where your family ate when you were a kid, or which chili sauce you like best. Famous Lunch is a downtown spot that’s been open since 1932, and it’s hard to beat their peak nostalgia aesthetic. Grab a counter seat, get an RC Cola, and order a few mini dogs. They’re around two bites each, so let that information dictate how many you get. Their rice pudding is also very good." - Carina Finn

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Dzmitry Ryhal

Google
Very cool to experience an old school hot dog shop. Hotdogs are pretty small, but not bad for the price to sit down at the diner style eatery while learning about its history. overall, a great experience and good bang for your buck! I recommend stopping by at least once to check it out.

Paul Mauricio

Google
The best mini hot dogs in the area, The zippy sauce does it all. They do have other lunch items but the minis is what I go here for, me personally I think it’s better than the other Hot Dog place in the other side of the River. It can get a little crowded if you’re looking to dine in but the little shelf outside is the best spot

Victoria Johnson

Google
Famous Lunch is a gem--a charming old-school place with wonderful waitstaff and ambience. Reminded me of (the best things about) The Bear! It made me so happy that a place like this still exists. I'm not even a hot-dog person--I had a delicious grilled cheese. (The prices are amazing, too.) HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Kayleigh Smith

Google
I love this place! I dont come often because I'm not local anymore, but when I come here, I feel like I went 30 years back in time, and it makes my heart happy. They have great food at reasonable prices. They are a cash only facility, and they are busy. I love seeing a small business like this that doesn't have all the newest of everything, but people still love it. It's a salt of the earth kind of place where everyone is welcome.

Tanyathorn

Google
Cute diner place with unbeatable price The hotdog 🌭 is classic

Guilderlandguy

Google
Totally retro and totally wonderful. This takes me back to the diners of my youth. We came for breakfast and there was the usual selection of eggs, omelettes, pancakes, etc. Everything is cooked on the grill right behind the counter. It’s not fancy by any means your coffee is brought to you by the cup and refills have to be done behind the counter. Even the restaurant equipment is really retro with a milk machine with the lift up handles and a cream dispenser that I haven’t seen in many years. The omelette came with toast and home fries. There is a hotdog omelette on the menu and you would expect nothing less. Companion had a cheese omelette and I had a vegetable and cheese omelette. The vegetables included tomatoes, peppers, and onions sautéed on the grill. The elements were delicious, although greasier than I would like not unexpectedly. You can have any kind of toast you want as long as it is white this is obviously a small family owned business, which makes it even nicer. They appreciated that I came up to the counter rather than having to bring things to me given how busy it was. Each of us of course got rice pudding to go for later. Step back in the past and enjoy this wonderful place. CASH ONLY!

Dean Fraser

Google
Really really enjoyed this place excellent food and service! Adding it as one of our staple stops when we’re in the area.

Ashley Mintz

Google
The food is average but the price is fantastic. I tried the mini hotdogs with the works. They were more like a chili dog than upstate NY meat sauce hot dog. The burger and fries were good. The rice pudding was homemade so, better than the store bought but not quite as good as Grandma's recipe. It's nice to see a little mom and pop place like this is still open. You can fill up without shelling out a lot of money.