Billy's Hot Dog Cart - Is This the Best Hot Dog Cart in the City? | NYC Hot Dog Stands

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  • @NYCHotDogStands
    @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому +29

    Is this the best cart in NYC? What do you think?

    • @DWilliam1
      @DWilliam1 Рік тому +5

      The guys who own the carts always made money. The hardest part was getting the spot and if you were going to work it yourself. I know people who put their kids through college with a hotdog cart.

    • @NYCHotDogStands
      @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому +2

      @@DWilliam1 John's Famous during the interview said he paid for his kids college. You can definitely make money. It's getting past the red tape and mafia bosses.

    • @none3769
      @none3769 Рік тому

      Kids go to college pay their own way not by their rich mommy and daddy

    • @Mozart2Muse
      @Mozart2Muse Рік тому +1

      Yes, it is! I think the moist bun is not only the hotdog juices, but also the "dirty water" which Billy likely "seasons" and that may explain the popping flavors you experienced. Billy's, like Gray's Papaya and Papaya King, use the best of all -- Sabretts! I go to Gray's when I want my hotdog grilled and Billy's when I want a dirty water dog.

    • @DatEcuaRicanDude
      @DatEcuaRicanDude Рік тому

      This is the best hotdog in NYC hands down!!! I just wrote you a comment to visit him in a shorts video .. then was suggested this video... So glad you made a video of this legend!! Keep up documenting all these legends!!

  • @kylef84
    @kylef84 9 місяців тому +18

    I’m from texas and after a long morning in the American museum of natural history, we went to Billy’s cart not having cash. Billy was so nice that he gave my kid a dog and saved my day before my hungry toddler had a melt down. Bless this man.

  • @c.m.8158
    @c.m.8158 9 місяців тому +11

    Went to his stand after watching this and the man is a legend! Dog was perfect.

  • @JoEy41420
    @JoEy41420 Рік тому +51

    I eat @ his stand all the time, best hotdogs and cheap prices. Never charged me full price. Gives away free food to kids all day long.

    • @MrBell-xl7hd
      @MrBell-xl7hd Рік тому +3

      What a sweet man, you can tell he loves what he does. Would love to travel to NYC just to eat at his stand and pick his brain a little.

    • @__PJ__
      @__PJ__ Рік тому +1

      @@MrBell-xl7hd we were lucky enough to do so.. it was worth it.

  • @Hollar4aDollar
    @Hollar4aDollar 18 днів тому +2

    I love Hot Dogs & ive never been to New York but this has to be the best looking Dawg ive ever seen. Simple, honest and fairly priced. I hope he is still there! 🌭🌭🌭

  • @hoppysport2872
    @hoppysport2872 Рік тому +41

    Went to Billy's this afternoon. What a gentleman. I was shocked that a dog with sauerkraut, extra mustard and onion sauce was only $2.00. I basically had to bore a hole in Billy's hand for him to take the tip.
    Great hot dog! It's everything and more that Chris opined. It's now my favorite Manhattan hot dog, followed by Gray's Papaya. But the ambiance of Central Park West blows away Gray's.

  • @claireeckersley3798
    @claireeckersley3798 11 місяців тому +12

    We went there today, he was lovely and really kind. We asked about all the great reviews and he said he's not interested in any of the "kit kat or tik tok stuff" he obviously just loves doing a great job. He said that he always uses the best ingredients and showed us the hot dogs and these really expensive onions. We walked across the road, ate it and walked straight back for more. When we got back there was another customer who had done the exact same thing. We would have had a third if there was room. We asked him if many people come straight back within 5 mins and he said it was regular.

  • @commodon
    @commodon Рік тому +13

    "This is so good, I think I ate the napkin" ;) Love it! Have to go to NYC just to go to Billy's!

  • @mk13902
    @mk13902 Місяць тому +2

    You’re the second UA-camr I’ve seen that has highly recommended this place. I’ll be traveling to New York for the first time in July and definitely plan to give this man some business.

  • @garyverster1099
    @garyverster1099 Рік тому +7

    Hi, watching from Cape Town South Africa, never had a sauerkraut and mustard dog till I watched your channel. Now I know it's the best thing ever. Hope the channel spreads the word

  • @roberttyminski4464
    @roberttyminski4464 11 місяців тому +5

    Hi Chris one of the best things about NYC is a great street dog. Billy is doin something he loves..you can tell by the way he fixes up that dog. A nice guy too. Make him a millionaire folks. Im goin to get me some Billy tomorrow!

  • @jonathanniccolls1592
    @jonathanniccolls1592 Місяць тому +1

    It's always a great day, when you get a great hot dog from a great vender, and they have the attitude of gratitude! God Bless Billy, and God Bless you, for giving us a snapshot of what it's like, getting a great hot dog in New York!

  • @revxxxxxxx
    @revxxxxxxx Рік тому +5

    I'd eat the napkin too. Great looking dog.

  • @johnbonamigo5696
    @johnbonamigo5696 Рік тому +5

    My fav, honestly this looks like the best hot dog in the city. I will trying it next time Im there

  • @bigfan8830
    @bigfan8830 Рік тому +11

    I've seen other people review him. Always the best. He could easily charge an extra buck a dog and double his revenue.

  • @trevorcreevey3176
    @trevorcreevey3176 Рік тому +3

    true friends/family will pay without question to support their loved one's start up...

  • @XxMidnightToker420xX
    @XxMidnightToker420xX 11 місяців тому +3

    Between the last video i was watching with the green floating hotdog and the old toppings this one looks like some premium quality hotdog.

  • @brianquilty687
    @brianquilty687 Рік тому +9

    I did notice that the dog was bigger than the bun. $2 and $2.50 is a steal for that much tasty food. So it sounds like you found the best hotdog stand in the city.

  • @hughheffer
    @hughheffer Місяць тому +1

    I've watched this video like at least 15 times lol, I also have been eating NY style ever since, great video!

  • @Jay_In_Virginia
    @Jay_In_Virginia Рік тому +4

    No freebies. 💥 Another good one, thanks Chris.

  • @charlesmurray4013
    @charlesmurray4013 Рік тому +2

    Great Video Chris As Always. Thank You.

  • @kinglouie4115
    @kinglouie4115 Місяць тому +1

    The dogs DO look a lot bigger! Lucky you!

  • @maryjackson2308
    @maryjackson2308 Рік тому +3

    I love hot dogs. They always make me think of summer.

  • @hemaccabe4292
    @hemaccabe4292 Рік тому +1

    Love your passion.

  • @__PJ__
    @__PJ__ Рік тому +2

    Best bloke we met in Febuary was Billy for sure, but best dog belonged to the cart outside the MET.. Its a nice walk from Billys to there through the park :)

  • @davidc7741
    @davidc7741 Рік тому +6

    Billy definitely does not cheat on the toppings. I heard he sold his taxi medallion, how much are they worth , I think this is his hobby.

    • @NYCHotDogStands
      @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому +2

      Taxi medallions are not worth as much as before because of Uber, Lyft, etc. Unless he sold at the right time.

  • @MattMasters-iv8gd
    @MattMasters-iv8gd 5 місяців тому

    Looks great!!

  • @DugEphresh
    @DugEphresh 4 місяці тому +1

    Billy's dirty water dog with sauerkraut and mustard is my NY tradition, God bless you Billy!

  • @brendoncassidy1316
    @brendoncassidy1316 11 місяців тому +1

    Love this keep it up

  • @sirgerar2006
    @sirgerar2006 20 днів тому +1

    Wow 😊that was a beautiful hotdog 🌭 from the moment he took it out and placed it on the bun I could see how chubby it was

  • @mzollnerable
    @mzollnerable 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey Chris, so many times I've said it looks to good to eat, I always get over it... Thanks for the review, always fun to watch....

  • @Tao_Peace
    @Tao_Peace Рік тому +1

    Looks 🏆💯👏👏. What a beautiful dog!

  • @michaelvarga5544
    @michaelvarga5544 9 місяців тому +6

    Billy is a NY institution. He is a throwback to what the city used to be. He takes pride in the food he sells and in it's quality. Most hot dog stands in the city are owned in bunches by llc's or veteran owned . And are usually leased out or run by an employee paid by the day. And the quality absolutely sucks. They literally put the "dirt" in dirty water dogs. For me, it's Billy's or nothing as far as street dogs.

  • @anthonygonzalez5769
    @anthonygonzalez5769 Рік тому +3

    My god that hot dog that your eating is so mouth watering good that my stomach is literally growling by watching this video big fan of yours from San Antonio, Texas.🌭😋

  • @grizzboy5509
    @grizzboy5509 Рік тому +3

    Wow I gotta try Billy's.
    Ever since I've been watching your videos I'm craving hot dog venders ugh ❤

  • @toms4020
    @toms4020 Рік тому +1

    Best combination on a dog

  • @georgegiannojas5651
    @georgegiannojas5651 Рік тому +1

    my father owned a hot dog cart,back I the 80s in front of the federal bld, chambers str, that time 99.9 were greeek owned,all over nyc

  • @jamieholden3037
    @jamieholden3037 11 місяців тому +2

    Great channel Chris, I definitely would have just gone to any cart before finding your channel. Love from 🇬🇧 bro

  • @sm1tty031
    @sm1tty031 5 місяців тому +2

    Chris, Ive commented on your videos before but I have to tell you, when I get homesick for NYC I watch your videos. I worked in Midtown for 30 years basically. I moved to Texas and man do I miss walking on my lunch hour looking for something to eat and sometimes hitting up the hot dog carts...Its like being home again and yes, Ive eaten the napkin too

  • @MattMasters-iv8gd
    @MattMasters-iv8gd 5 місяців тому

    Yep!!

  • @87gnxisgod
    @87gnxisgod Рік тому +1

    Best time of the year holiday season in New York and having a hot dog. Good job buddy had Billy’s like four times.

  • @cgavin1
    @cgavin1 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful day!

  • @JBsdiggiedogz
    @JBsdiggiedogz 3 місяці тому +1

    I am just starting my hotdog journey 😎

  • @OneEyeGoating
    @OneEyeGoating 2 місяці тому

    Damn, that looks amazing!

  • @user-px9ch4tm6i
    @user-px9ch4tm6i 6 місяців тому +1

    Love how you’re ready for another dawg before you even bite into the first one. Looks damn good 👍 love the videos, man

  • @NorthJerseyFooter
    @NorthJerseyFooter 6 місяців тому +1

    Chris, I'm enjoying your videos more and more. You come across well on camera and are a natural. As far as Billy's, he has it down to a science. Neat and clean cart, loaded with cold drinks and fresh condiments, some homemade. People laugh at these vendors but I can assure you, they are making money and lots of it. Especially Billy. Albeit he doesn't get benefits or paid holidays like us but he's not hurting by any means. He makes money on volume. Great video and keep em coming. Would love to do a Jersey hot dog crawl with you but watching your videos is good enough. Happy new year!

  • @kb3gjp123
    @kb3gjp123 10 місяців тому +1

    I never knew there was a art to making hot dogs till I watched your videos.

  • @couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357
    @couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357 9 місяців тому +1

    7:30 "Mensch Lumber" with a rosary hanging off the mirror 😅

  • @nybiggs
    @nybiggs Рік тому +3

    Fun fact: The most expensive mobile food location permits in NYC are the ones in and around Central Park. Can run up to $289,500 a year for those locations. It used to be significantly more too.

    • @NYCHotDogStands
      @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому

      And people complain about $5 hot dogs.

    • @nybiggs
      @nybiggs Рік тому

      @@NYCHotDogStands Spoiled by halal trucks

    • @RichieD_21
      @RichieD_21 5 місяців тому

      @@nybiggs well for the amount of food you get in a chicken over rice meal why sould you pay $5 for a single hotdogs instead?

    • @nybiggs
      @nybiggs 5 місяців тому

      @@RichieD_21 Sometimes a man just wants a hotdog. Chris knows.

  • @sionefifita5891
    @sionefifita5891 8 місяців тому

    No freebies. Thankyou for those gems. Business is business

  • @PatriciaRoggero
    @PatriciaRoggero Рік тому +2

    Just found you channel thanks love hot dogs

  • @DWilliam1
    @DWilliam1 Рік тому +2

    Sabrett’s have their own proprietary onion sauce. You sell Sabrett’s you’re supposed to use their sauce.

  • @KennyInVegas
    @KennyInVegas 5 місяців тому

    IM DYING FOR ONE!

  • @crazywisdom2
    @crazywisdom2 2 місяці тому

    I sub'd. Love the channel ! Love dogs too.... keep it up ❤

  • @trevorcreevey3176
    @trevorcreevey3176 Рік тому +3

    can't wait to go back have a bills dog...

  • @allborosnyc4544
    @allborosnyc4544 Рік тому +2

    I didn't think there was Sabrett hot dog stands around anymore. I'm glad you found one because the Greeks were the original hot dog stand owners in NYC. Where else is there Sabrett stands? By the way corn syrup added to the onions makes it sweet.

  • @allevi5158
    @allevi5158 Рік тому +2

    Love me that Sabretts-
    Send some out to Oregon

  • @luclemay98
    @luclemay98 Місяць тому +1

    Je reviens d'un court séjour à New York et je me suis fait un devoir de visiter Billy sur la 93e rue et, surtout, de goûter un de ses hotdogs. Premièrement, l'homme est extrêmement sympathique, de plus, comme j'habite Montréal, il m'a confié avoir habité à Laval à une certaine époque. Malheureusement pour nous québécois, l'hiver a eu raison de ce grec d'origine. C'est sans prétention qu'il me sert ce mets typiquement Newyorkais que, m'inspirant de Chris, je demande garni de moutarde, choux et oignons. J'ai littéralement englouti mon hot dog... et j'ai immédiatement retraversé la rue Central Park W. pour lui en demander un deuxième! La perfection s'appelle Billy's hotdog cart. Merci Chris de me l'avoir fait découvrir. La seule chose sur laquelle je ne suis pas d'accord avec toi c'est que les hotdogs de Billy ne méritent pas une note de 10, mais plutôt, un12! 😉

  • @eliteculture1519
    @eliteculture1519 Рік тому +1

    Definetley going to stop by Billy’s when I get the chance. Looks awesome.

  • @GaryT1952
    @GaryT1952 3 місяці тому +1

    $2/$2.50...in NYC...amazing

  • @hoppysport2872
    @hoppysport2872 Рік тому +2

    Love this video! Superlative presentation and production. Thanks for tipping us off to Billy's. I live in the Gramercy area but will definitely drive to the Upper West...at least until Congestion Pricing. $25 will then be a bit too much for a hot dog.

  • @Zamora7
    @Zamora7 Рік тому +1

    You're a great man I will seee next video

  • @darwinradke3198
    @darwinradke3198 10 місяців тому

    Goddamn, I love this guy....and his hot "vlogs"! Cheers brother!

  • @naomilopez9082
    @naomilopez9082 Рік тому +2

    Looks delicious

  • @nickcirillo6191
    @nickcirillo6191 5 місяців тому +1

    Hot dog 🌭 heaven..
    NYC

  • @timeless76
    @timeless76 Рік тому +2

    I wish I had two stomachs 😂

  • @masterofreality1552
    @masterofreality1552 6 місяців тому

    Amazing prices.🎅

  • @Mikedawgs
    @Mikedawgs Рік тому +2

    got to check that spot out looks slamming

  • @MISAN-vc7pc
    @MISAN-vc7pc 4 місяці тому +1

    I am from Serbia we are notes for one of the best way to prepare grill food in Europe. Leskovac is a capital city of grill. I am from.Nis city near to Leskovac. But i loved to try Billy hot dog they look awesome.

  • @Noname77331
    @Noname77331 Рік тому +3

    Yummy‼️

  • @fatsdulange
    @fatsdulange Рік тому +2

    I don't see how he does it. I truly don't. But I love him. And you're absolutely right about business. I'm opening mine in a month in the Derby City region and offerings will be in the $4-$7 range to start. $2 drinks. I didn't think to look, but does he have a tip jar? Can leave $ for freebies that way.

    • @NYCHotDogStands
      @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому +1

      No tip jar because I was looking to jam some money in it. He has nothing.

  • @rand0mGT
    @rand0mGT Рік тому +1

    Good talk

  • @ObamacareMishra
    @ObamacareMishra 7 місяців тому +1

    For 2 dollars thats freaking fantastic

  • @joeanon5788
    @joeanon5788 2 місяці тому

    Bacon wrap the dog use wood toothpicks. Deep fry it. Deep fry a clam cake at the same time. Caramelize diced onion and colored peppers on top. Top that with sweet chili sauce. Slice and add on clam cake top. Then glaze with tatar sauce. All on a deli fresh toasted bun

  • @UNITEDBYSTRUGGLE
    @UNITEDBYSTRUGGLE 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey man there’s a hot dog stand in front of the met that’s incredible

  • @frankhall7005
    @frankhall7005 6 місяців тому +1

    Two dressed dog's on the upper West Side next to the park for less than $5.00 who knew?❤

  • @sherrylowe8819
    @sherrylowe8819 Рік тому +2

    I love hot dogs with mustard onions relish

    • @Mozart2Muse
      @Mozart2Muse Рік тому

      Love mustard and onions on the dirty water dogs, but on Gray's grilled dogs, got to have the Sabretts red onion sauce only!

  • @sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122
    @sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122 2 місяці тому

    The amount of boiled hot dogs suprises me that wont fly at a cart in canada we grill them here either bbq, flat top or rollers boiled isnt the same

  • @msnoonan
    @msnoonan Рік тому +2

    OK, Billy's at W 93rd and Central Park West versus Gray's Papaya at W 72nd and Broadway. Which one is better. I'm on a bike and I usually cut over from the Greenway at W 72nd to get to Central Park. Not sure if there is a convenient path from the Greenway to W 93rd. Being on a bike, Billy's seems better as I don't have to park the bike and go inside but just not sure the best way to get there by bike from the Greenway.

    • @NYCHotDogStands
      @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому +2

      It's so hard to say. I love grilled more but Billy's is special.

  • @king1ny
    @king1ny 7 місяців тому

    he does it the right way puts the mustard on first.chris do you ever find carts or trucks with homemade onions?

  • @BlackJesus8463
    @BlackJesus8463 Рік тому +1

    That's really good for only $2. 👍

  • @1jackvalley580
    @1jackvalley580 Місяць тому

    Billy is obviously a Good Man, and I bet he is very financially set that he can afford to have lower prices

  • @totoroid
    @totoroid Рік тому +2

    These vendors don’t seem to like being asked questions

  • @dapperdave2090
    @dapperdave2090 Рік тому +2

    👍😎👍

  • @bugs5644
    @bugs5644 Рік тому +2

    can you do a review of the carts in front of the metropolitan museum of art? i hear they are good.

  • @defblo2000
    @defblo2000 Рік тому +1

    It's double the price inside the park. Real NY'ers know the deal.

  • @pe6921
    @pe6921 Рік тому +2

    Great hotdog- great way to die young- good luck...hahahaha..."how can you go wrong with this??" You're in great shape kid.

  • @eddiemo2748
    @eddiemo2748 Рік тому +1

    Awesome...What corner?

  • @vissitorsteve
    @vissitorsteve Рік тому +1

    "Homemade onions?"

  • @elpupusero
    @elpupusero 6 місяців тому

    Coming from flushing queens how to get to hus exact location? It is at the entrance of the central park?

  • @stevoreno6266
    @stevoreno6266 11 місяців тому

    Billy gets the mustard

  • @tjpandell63
    @tjpandell63 Рік тому +3

    how about some napkins and a drink????

  • @ksg9809
    @ksg9809 10 місяців тому +1

    1:05

  • @andrewmatthews6210
    @andrewmatthews6210 7 місяців тому

    Outstanding video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @billy1673
    @billy1673 5 місяців тому +1

    W 93rd St at Central Park West.
    Is that where he is every day?

  • @thatssomething1
    @thatssomething1 Рік тому +2

    I'm gonna hit him up for the free water 😆😉

  • @nightfallmotionpics
    @nightfallmotionpics Рік тому +1

    Here at 93rd and central park. No Billy. Any update?

    • @NYCHotDogStands
      @NYCHotDogStands  Рік тому +1

      Weekdays

    • @nightfallmotionpics
      @nightfallmotionpics Рік тому

      @Chris' NYC Hot Dog Stands 😭😭 Hopefully we can swing by Monday! My kid and I have looking forward to meeting Billy!

  • @trevorcreevey3176
    @trevorcreevey3176 Рік тому +2

    Chris wishes he was an Alligator... they has two stomachs

  • @JxT1957
    @JxT1957 Рік тому +1

    looks great but i never had relish on top of kraut and onion sauce

  • @yaowsers77
    @yaowsers77 2 місяці тому

    I can't do the sweet onions. It's all about the spicy onions for me. Spicy onions and kraut and if it's the skinny dogs, I get a double dog with kraut and onions from my truck in red bank. G&G.