Nathan's Famous

Order hot dogs and crinkle-cut fries at the original 1916 stand on Surf Avenue, steps from the Coney Island boardwalk and beach.

1310 Surf Ave · Brooklyn, NY

About Nathan's Famous

This is the original Nathan's, opened in 1916 by Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker at the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island. You order classic hot dogs and fresh crinkle-cut french fries a short walk from the boardwalk and beach. Every Fourth of July the stand hosts the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, where competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as they can.

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