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Bayport's hot dog window since 1998

Snappy dogs.
Serious chili.

Char-grilled all-beef franks, Joe's from-scratch chili and fresh-cut fries, served fast on Front Street. Grab one at the window or bring the cart to your party.

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Open Tue–Sun
From 11am, till 10pm Fri & Sat
A char-grilled hot dog in a toasted bun with ketchup, mustard and relish
Est.1998Front St.

4.8 · 640+ Google reviews

The famous one

The Chili-Cheese Heartstopper

Four loaded hot dogs lined up, topped with chili, cheese, onions and peppers

Two franks in one bun, Joe's beef-and-bean chili, molten cheddar, onions. Fork optional, napkins not. It's been on the board since 2009 and it's still the thing people drive across the county for.

$8.25

Joe's other regulars

Every dog is all-beef, char-grilled to order and served on a toasted bun.

  • The Classic Joe

    $4.50

    All-beef frank, yellow mustard, raw onion, sweet relish. The one that started it all.

  • The Front Street

    $5.75

    Sauerkraut, spicy brown mustard and grilled onions on a toasted poppy-seed bun.

  • The Firehouse

    Hot$6.75

    Pickled jalapeños, pepper jack, crispy onions and sriracha mayo.

  • The Late Shift

    $7.50

    Bacon-wrapped and griddled, with peppers, onions and a squeeze of barbecue sauce.

Full menu, sides & shakes
“I've been coming here since I was a kid and the Heartstopper still knocks me flat. Same chili, same Joe, same perfect snap on the dog.”
Dana R. · Bayport
“Booked the cart for our block party. 120 people, zero complaints, and Joe stayed an extra half hour without blinking.”
Marcus T. · Block party, 120 guests
“Best lunch deal on Front Street. In and out in five minutes and the fries are actually fresh-cut.”
Priya S. · Works around the corner

Rated 4.8 from 640+ reviews on Google

Catering

Bring the cart to your party.

Backyard birthdays, Little League finals, office lunches, weddings that wanted something better than a cheese board. We bring the grill, the chili and the toppings bar and feed 15 to 200 people without fuss.

  • Cart service from $14 a guest
  • Drop-off trays from $11 a guest
  • Setup, serving and clean-up included
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Hot dogs being turned with tongs on a charcoal grill
A customer holding a hot dog in a paper wrapper

Meet Joe

One guy, one grill, a really good pair of tongs.

Joe started with a rented cart outside the Bayport ferry in 1998. A few summers later he took over the old bait shop on Front Street, hung a hand-painted sign, and has been behind the grill most days since. He still makes every batch of chili himself, Tuesday and Friday mornings, before the doors open.

Read Joe's story

Good to know

Questions people ask at the window

Something else? Call (555) 240-3647, someone will pick up.

Can I call ahead and pick up?

Yes, please do. Call (555) 240-3647 and your order will be wrapped and waiting at the window, usually in about 10 minutes. Busy Friday nights might take a little longer.

Do you have vegetarian options?

The Garden Dog is a smoky plant-based frank that takes any topping. Our fries, onion rings and slaw are vegetarian too. The chili has beef in it.

Is there seating?

There are a dozen stools inside at the counter and picnic tables out front from April to October. Plenty of people just eat on the sea wall across the street.

Do you take cards?

Cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay all work. Cash is still welcome, Joe likes it.

How far ahead should I book catering?

Two to three weeks is ideal for the cart, especially for summer weekends. Drop-off lunches can usually be done with 48 hours' notice.

Hungry yet?

Call ahead and your order will be wrapped and waiting at the window. Or just walk in. Joe will be at the grill.

212 Front Street, Bayport, NY 11705

(555) 240-3647Directions
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