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Is Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers Still Open? Update (Newington, CT)

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As of September 2026, Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
roadfood.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for Doogie's at 2525 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT, updated September 2026, shows 187 reviews and continued operation; Roadfood's undated profile independently corroborates the Berlin Turnpike hot dog and burger business known for its two-foot hot dog.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 20
  • Original air date
  • Address 2525 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
  • Current name Doogie's

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's Hartford episode (aired 2009-12-16) featured Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers, celebrated for its two-foot hot dog — a foot-long-style dog scaled up to resemble a hero sandwich and loaded with sauerkraut, chili, onions, bacon and cheese — plus the Boomburger, a hamburger topped with house dressing, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and onion rings. The restaurant operates on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, in the greater Hartford area, rather than within Hartford itself. According to Roadfood, its signature long hot dog had at one point disappeared from the menu after supplier Grote & Weigel closed, then returned. The business now goes simply by Doogie's; a Yelp listing updated in September 2026 recorded 187 reviews and listed it as active at the Berlin Turnpike address.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 20
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Two-foot hot dogs and the oversized Boomburger at a Berlin Turnpike hot dog stand
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers

Frequently asked questions

Is Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers called now?

Now: Doogie's (formerly Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers). As of September 2026, Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers located?

2525 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers?

Season 2, Episode 20 of Man v. Food, first aired December 16, 2009.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

The business now goes simply by Doogie's; a Yelp listing updated in September 2026 recorded 187 reviews and listed it as active at the Berlin Turnpike address. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Doogie's Long Dogs and Fat Burgers still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

According to Roadfood, its signature long hot dog had at one point disappeared from the menu after supplier Grote & Weigel closed, then returned. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2525 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
Venue type
diner
Official website
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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/doogies-newington
  • roadfood.com — https://roadfood.com/restaurants/doogies
  • Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DoogiesHotDogs/

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