Bill Homan

"The chili dog (which comes with mustard and onions) has a crisp snap and rugged, gnarled sexiness from the deep frying; makes me want to down more than one. Like no other place in the city, Crif Dogs fills a need and fills it well."

Andrew Zimmer

"This is when things really start getting Crif Dog-y. It's wrapped in bacon, topped with chili, and will never disappoint."

Hollister "Holly" Moore

"Crif's chili dog with diced fresh onions. A classic."

Rebecca Fishbein

"But for my money, it's always been about the Spicy Red Neck, an unholy alliance of chili, cole slaw and jalapenos that'll truly "make you wanna slap your mama," as the menu decrees."

Sarah Spigelman

"We also got the Spicy Redneck-a house dog, bacon wrapped, with chili, cole slaw & jalapeños. That same spicy, smokey dog with mayonnaise tempered, cooling, slightly crisp coleslaw and vinegary, biting jalapenos. And the chili…YEAH DOGGIE!!!"

Lauren Rothman

"Where to find the best hot dogs in NYC: Crif Dogs - The stoner-friendly offerings at Crif Dogs include this perennial top-seller, featuring a bacon-wrapped dog, chili, coleslaw and pickled jalapeños. The crunch of deep-fried bacon gives way to a soft interior, and the mild chili sauce soaks into the bun, giving each bite an extra hit of meaty flavor."

Sarah Schmalbruch

"The Village Voice called Crif Dogs the best hot-dog place in New York City. It suggests ordering the spicy redneck — a bacon-wrapped dog with chili coleslaw and jalapeno peppers."

Big Boy Bamboo

"Just go get a chili dog. Don’t worry about the history."

Ian Hartz

"A well done dog smothered in mustard, onions and their secret chili sauce. You can’t really mess up this classic. However, I add extra mustard."