Famous Lunch

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111 Congress St
Troy, NY 12180

Famous Lunch, originally known as the Quick Lunch, opened its doors in 1932 at 111 Congress Street in Troy, NY. The establishment gained national fame in 1958 when a local Marine, Corporal Gordon Gundrum, had hot dogs flown to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow for a birthday celebration, leading to the shop's renaming and recognition as a historic hot dog destination.

Today, Famous Lunch continues to serve its iconic hot dogs and even ships them via FedEx across the United States and around the world. The restaurant remains a beloved spot for those craving a taste of its famous offerings, embodying a rich legacy in the local culinary scene.

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Michael E.
10/9/2025

Grabbed 24 of their mini dogs with mustard, onions and meat sauce, plus 6 cheeseburgers accompanied by a double order of zippy. Fries; for me and my niece to eat for supper. I expected leftovers,...

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Annie F.
6/9/2025

Went here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and there were plenty of tables and seats at the counter. Their breakfast menu is quite extensive for a restaurant known for its hot dogs -...

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Bruce M.
8/10/2023

SIZE DOES MATTER! If you're a wiener lover, you need to come and come quick to famous lunch. Small but large would flavor. So hard to match famous lunche's weiners and sauce. The temperature on...

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Chad V.
4/21/2024

Classic no-frills quick counter service for burgers and dogs. The mini hotdogs are locally famous as the diner has been around for generations and holds a special place in the heart of Troy.

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Dan J.
10/26/2024

Fast and responsible prices - i had 3 dogs total 2 onions and mustard and one w the works. It was very yummy and delicious and interesting to see the mini dogs culture in troy. I hope to one day...

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