Tucked on the corner of Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, Nathan’s Famous has been serving up sizzling hot dogs since 1916. For over a century, this Coney Island landmark has drawn hungry visitors and loyal locals alike with its all-beef franks and legendary crinkle-cut fries.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong New Yorker, there’s something undeniably special about biting into a Nathan’s hot dog just steps from the beach. Here’s everything that makes this iconic spot impossible to resist.
A Hot Dog with Over 100 Years of History
Back in 1916, a Polish immigrant named Nathan Handwerker opened a small hot dog stand on Coney Island with a simple dream and a five-cent frank. Over a hundred years later, that same corner still draws crowds from all over the world.
Few food spots anywhere can honestly say they’ve been feeding people for more than a century…