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"Fans love the deep-fried and grilled hot dogs topped with the fiery hothouse chili."

Jane & Michael Stern

"A beloved Bridgeport dive since 1942, the Merritt Canteen serves a chili dog that will make your mouth glow for hours after you eat it. The dog is a snappy natural-casing tube steak deep fried until crunch-crusted, nestled in a lightly-toasted bun."

Sarah Weinberg

"Chili is very spicy and makes the best chili dog I've ever had!"

Katie Scarlett

"Dish to Try: Chili-dog."

Juliana Dellamarggio

"Located in Bridgeport, this late-night hot spot has everything you would ever hope for. Must haves include the chili dog."

Andrew Dominick

"The star, for me, was the hellishly hot chili dog. I didn’t know what to expect when I took that first bite but it took my breath away."