NIPPER'S HOT DOGS, Albany's Favorite Leisure Food!

They're NIPPERLICIOUS!
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They're NIPPERLICIOUS!TM

 

Humphrey Bogart once said, “A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz.”  

 

Located on STATE St. behind the New York State Capitol

Across from West Capitol Park  just below South Swan St.

 Albany, NY

Weekdays 10am ~ 2pm (weather permitting)

 April thru September 

 

 
 
Nipper's  "CHICAGO STYLE"  hot dogs
Build it Yourself with
FREE Fresh Condiments EVERY Day!
Green Relish
Chopped Sweet Onion
Dill Pickle Spear
Hot Pepper
Tomato Wedge
 
 
ALL BEEF: NO Pork, NO Parts, NO Fillers!
 
 Experience a FLAVOR EXPLOSION!

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Mischief & Smoothee are not Clowing Around: "WE LOVE NIPPER"S HOT DOGS because...

They're NIPPERLICIOUS!TM

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EXCITING NEW MENU
Coming for
2010 Season
 
 
 
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Pile it on....or....where's the BEEF?

Hidden beneth the mounds of Nipper's "Chicago Style" condiments

lies an Oversized  100% Beef Hot Dog from Nipper's

 


Fast Service, Convenient & always Nipperlicious!


Our customers come from all over the Capital Region of New York to enjoy our NIPPERLICIOUS hot dogs!
 
 


CUSTOMER COMMENTS

 

"Just got two Chicago dogs (mustard, hot peppers, dill pickles, onions, relish, tomatoes, and seasoned salt) on poppy seed buns and I have to say they were frickin’ awesome. I always considered myself a die-hard New Yorker (Sabrett w/red onions and deli mustard with a potato knish on the side), but these were a real treat. I only wish I didn’t learn about this hot dog stand so late in the Summer. I will be back next week for sure!"

...Comment by Andy

 

The Nipper Dog did leave a lasting impression on me, and it's not just the onions talking either. You take a hot juicy fatty beef dog and you combine it with what could be described as an austere salad. It's a similar school of thought to Pittsburgh style sandwiches.

I'm glad I could be there to help welcome Nippers to Albany.

... said Daniel B on Apr 20, 2009

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"I just got back from their stand across from the L.O.B. and I was impressed. Actually, that's an understatement. The ingredients are extremely fresh, the taste was out of this world, and the owner was extremely polite and a pleasure to talk to. I'll definitely be going back on my lunch breaks for some more of this tasty goodness".

... said Bacon is my Master on Apr 20, 2009

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"I got my super yummy hotdogs with the works. Did you?? :)

... said Kari on Apr 20, 2009

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"OK, I stopped up, but honestly it was so cold and windy that I didn't feel like chatting. The Big Nipper is the best deal in town though, do this again on a nicer day!"

... said B on Apr 20, 2009

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"Just got back...

I've been waiting for this for a long time, and I must say, it rocked!

Great food and great service! I'm so happy they've relocated to the Capitol."

... said Jay on Apr 20, 2009

 

"I didn't have anything like that in NYC this weekend, so I'm all over those on Monday! Yay for venders opening again. We've been waiting so long!!"

Comment by Kari on - Apr 19, 2009

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"I always swore by Sabretts with red onion sauce and brown mustard and never thought I would say that another style was better, but Nipper’s won me over. I do still prefer a natural casing dog for the “pop”, but a Chicago dog is practically a meal in itself. Taken as a whole (poppy seed roll), sport peppers, neon green relish, tomato, pickle, mustard, celery salt), I prefer the Chicago dog, but I definitely still prefer the natural skin casing dogs (taken on their own)."

Comment by Andy - April 18th, 2009

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"I became a Chicago style hot dog convert last year and can’t pass through Midway without getting one or two. Its become kind of an addiction. Nipper’s puts out a very authentic Chicago dog (they actually use the same brand ingredients as the ones you get in IL.)

Having two places to get my fill of tube steak within driving distance of work isn’t bad, its the wurst. (Pardon the bad pun, but I just had to do that)."

Comment by Andy - April 9th, 2009

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"Can’t wait! Now I’ll be able to get there on my lunch break!"

Comment by kerosena - April 10th, 2009

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"For me, Hot Dogs taste the best in the “Da Bronx” on a summer day while catching a game, but I am definitely going to run up to the Capitol and grab a dog from Nipper."

Comment by Dominick Purnomo - April 10th, 2009

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"Bob, Walt,
"You've really put Nipper's Hot Dogs on the NY state map. Keep up the great work. I'll be at the Vienna Beef plant on Tuesday, September 23rd and attempt to meet with Jim Bodman, CEO.

If so, I'll be sure he's fully aware of what a great business you've created.Take care,"

Mark  Reitman, PHD, Hot Dog University  

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“Arguably the best traditional hot dog in the U.S. is made by Vienna Beef.” I will agree with that wholeheartedly. This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time. Jim

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"These were truly the best hotdogs we have ever tried! We go back 3 times a week and is just not enough. Good luck Nippers.
PS: after eating your hotdogs all of our wildest dreams came true." Bruno & Daisy

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"Wow... my wife and I used to enjoy Chicago Red Hots at a small stand when we lived in the Boston area, and we figured we wouldn't be able to get them around here." James 

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"Although we live in Troy, we are not normally around during the day. We had the day off and errands to run; with a short time for lunch, I suggested Nippers. We'd never had Chicago style hot dogs before - they were very good! And we enjoyed our visit with Bob. Good luck next season. And yes, one per person is PLENTY! My husband says to order two at your own peril."

Wendy                                          ~
 "Bob and Walter learned the "art of the cart" at Hot Dog University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And it seems like they were diligent students, because the hot dogs we had yesterday were pretty darn good. And at two for five bucks, they're a great deal. (Bring a friend... one is enough for each person.)"

Greg Dahlmann  www.AllOverAlbany.com

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


 

~ Even Little Nippers LOVE Nipper's Hot Dogs! ~

 

 
~ Two VERY HAPPY Customers ~
 
  
 
~ NIPPERLICIOUS...You Bet! ~
 

 
Entrepreneurs Walt and Bob are graduates of
"The Harvard of Encased Meats!"

 
 

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Nipper's featured on WTEN, Albany

 

 

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  "They're NIPPERLICIOUS!"
 

 

Planning a Company or Private event?

Nipper's Gourmet Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade is just the ticket to make your event Special!

Contact us for info 518 424-3509

 

Nipperette's Nancy & Carol

 

 

 

 
 
The "Chicago Style" hot dog got its start from street cart hot dog vendors during the hard times of the Great Depression. Money was scarce, but business was booming for these entrepreneurs who offered a delicious hot meal on a bun for only a nickel. The famous Chicago Style Hot Dog was born! They'd start with a 100% beef hot dog, nestle it in a steamed poppyseed bun and cover it with a wonderful combination of toppings: yellow mustard, bright green relish, fresh chopped onions, juicy red tomato wedges, a kosher-style pickle spear, a couple of spicy hot peppers and finally, a dash of celery salt. This unique hot dog creation with a "salad on top" and its memorable interplay of hot and cold, crisp and soft, sharp and smooth, became America's original fast food and a true Chicago institution.