Ever wonder what makes a simple hot dog joint become a Virginia legend? Tucked away at 10725 Jefferson Ave in Newport News, Gus’s Hot Dog King has been slinging comfort classics that keep locals coming back generation after generation.
This isn’t your average fast-food stop. It’s a family-owned treasure where the chili flows freely, the milkshakes are thick enough to need a spoon, and every customer gets treated like kin.
Whether you’re craving a perfectly dressed hot dog or a burger that punches way above its weight class, this unassuming spot delivers flavor, nostalgia, and Southern hospitality in equal measure. Ready to discover what turns first-timers into lifelong fans?…