When at Saint’s, Come Marching In!

Saint's celebrated 50 years in 2017. It's been a personal favorite of mine ever since my first job out of college.

The Great Connecticut Hot Dog Tour has taken me all around the state to hot dog restaurants both new and historic. Saint’s definitely qualifies as the latter and is a longtime favorite of mine. My first job out of college was in Plainville, so I quickly came to know the iconic Queen Street restaurant and the great local family – the St. Pierres – who run it.

The foot long chili dog is among the best you’re ever going to get.

Don St. Pierre founded Saint’s back in 1967 as a roadside window with picnic tables and grew the business into the sit-down Southington staple it is today. Not only did he build, own, and operate Saint’s for three decades, he also served his community on the local and state level for years. Don was a pillar of this community—it is a true privilege to have known him.

The menu has grown far beyond what the humble stand offered in the late ‘60s, but hot dogs are still the specialty here.

As Saint’s has grown into an institution, the menu has grown far beyond what the humble stand offered in the late ‘60s, but hot dogs are still the specialty here. The foot long chili dog is among the best you’re ever going to get: the bun is toasty and warm, the chili is carefully homemade, and the hot dog itself is cooked to perfection. Plus, it’s a foot long so you really get your money’s worth! Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time with the St. Pierre family and even more time at Saint’s. It’s undoubtedly one of my favorite hot dog places in the world. If you haven’t yet had the fortune of spending time at this community institution, stop by and meet the St. Pierres. I promise you won’t regret it.