Food & Wine

"The obscure regional food known as "Michigans"—hot dogs with chili-like "Michigan sauce," plus onions and yellow mustard—aren't found in Michigan at all, but in far upstate New York. The Michigans at Clare & Carl's are some of the best, with long buns that house the whole tasty mess, served from a squat clapboard shack that’s more than 70 seasons old."

Jane & Michael Stern

"Clare and Carl’s presents its Michigans in a tender bun that is similar to the traditional northeast split-top, but is thicker at the bottom and closed at both ends, forming a trough to shore in the sloppy topping. The chili is thick with minced meat, vividly spiced, not at all sweet and just barely hot. It is intriguing. Worth driving from anywhere!"

Dan Myers

"All you need to know is that this is a darn good hot dog, the best example out there of the style that’s unique to the region (and happens to have nothing to do with either Texas or Michigan)."

Albany Times Union

"Those from the North Country know you can get the best Michigans from places like Clare & Carl's. Have one or two or 10."

Hawk Krall

"The Search for America's Best Hot Dog: East Coast Contenders: Clare & Carl's - The thick meat sauce is related to "Texas Hot Weiner" and "Coney" sauces served in other parts of the country, but dryer and thicker, ladled on top of the bright red dog with onions and mustard, served on a unique day-old steamed roll that sort of resembles a New England-style bun."

Jonathan Schmitt

"Welcome to Clare and Carl’s. If there is a right place to grab a Michigan, this is it."

Lea Monroe

"But if you're looking to really experience a great tasting Michigan? It's not even a question that you'll want to head up north to Plattsburgh to visit Clare & Carl's Hot Dog Stand. A steamed hot dog that you'll find topped in meat sauce, onions and usually mustard, this is just one of the many ways New York shows off how much we love hot dogs!"