Capitol Lunch

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510 Main St
New Britain, CT 06051

History

Owned by same family since the 1950s. Currently operated by third generation grandchildren Art and Gus.

Specialties

Hot dog with mustard, onions, and Famous Sauce

Reviews

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4.0214 reviews
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Jerome G.
5/9/2025

About the best hotdogs in the state. I usually order 2 with everything. Service is quick and friendly. Ambiance is cafeteria style, old New Britain pictures on the wall. Very cool place. Parking...

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Abby R.
4/10/2025

An iconic staple of the Connecticut hot dog scene, and after trying this place out for the first time, I can see why. Stepping in, the restaurant vibe is incredibly retro. And the prices are...

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Melissa S P.
7/14/2025

Ahhh... I used to frequent this place as a little girl... 50 plus years ago... my Dad used to take me... he's now 84... and I'm 57... and I'm visiting home and we went back for a nostalgic taste...

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Nicole F.
3/18/2024

It seems I'm never in the area, so when I am I always have to stop. This place still hasn't changed since the last time I was here a bout 3 years ago. Their "famous hot dog" with the sauce is...

Scott P.
6/28/2025

I just drove 2 hours from Boston to Capitol Lunch with my daughter and wife today. I learned of it when my Dad took me when I was a kid. He learned of it when his Dad took him back in the 50's....

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