Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come from the most unassuming places, and Gus’s Hot Dog King in Newport News, Virginia, is the living, breathing, milkshake-blending proof of this universal truth.
In a world of fancy food trends and Instagram-worthy concoctions that look better than they taste, there’s something profoundly satisfying about finding a place that delivers pure, unadulterated deliciousness without any pretense.
That’s exactly what you’ll discover at this beloved local institution that’s been serving up hot dogs and heavenly milkshakes to grateful Virginians for generations.
The bright yellow sign with its cheerful crown logo might be your first clue that you’re in for something special, but it’s what happens inside that will keep you coming back again and again…