First Prize Mike's

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Schenectady, NY 12305
Are you looking for a delicious hot dog in Schenectady, NY? There's only one clear choice. Pay a visit to First Prize Mike's. Our family owned and operated American restaurant has been a staple of the Schenectady community for over 75 years. We're dedicated to providing our guests with fresh and delicious food. That's why we joined the Restaurant Operators Cooperative in 1992, so we can continue to provide the quality you won't find at big chain restaurants. Stop by our restaurant today to treat yourself to some tasty diner food. Make sure to try the hot dog with meat sauce that put us on the map.

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4.0127 reviews
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Otis M.
9/10/2025

Mike's is a trip in time back to the days when you'd sit at a Woolworth's lunch counter and watch your egg cream mixed in front of you. In this case it's the flat top where you can see various...

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Jerry R.
5/22/2025

Cool old fashioned hot dog spot. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Hot dog with everything; average dog Hamburger: good but skimpy on the meat Fries: the star of the show. Perfect hand cut...

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Mounir E.
9/16/2025

I finally had the chance to visit this landmark, and I had to share my take, they've been serving award-winning frankfurters for over 50 years! The place is a classic diner with a long counter...

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Christian P.
1/3/2025

What I love about First Prize Mike's is that it's exactly what you think it is. There was no false advertising. It has a basic diner menu with a focus on their award winning frankfurters and...

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Jason C.
1/2/2024

Classic greasy spoon diner counter. Simple, unhealthy, tasty. Service is friendly enough and fast enough. Everything seems clean enough (I know it might not look it at first glance, but I saw...

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