Hidden in plain sight along Jefferson Avenue in Newport News sits Gus’s Hot Dog King, a culinary time capsule where wallet-friendly prices and mouthwatering flavors have created a Virginia institution that defies every modern dining trend.
While fast food chains keep hiking prices for shrinking portions, this unassuming hot dog haven continues serving up generous, delicious meals that won’t leave your bank account in tears.
The bright yellow crown-topped sign beckons hungry travelers and loyal locals alike to a place where culinary simplicity reaches its highest form.
Let me take you inside this Virginia treasure where $12 still buys you a feast fit for royalty, even if the castle happens to be a modest orange-roofed building next to a gas station…