Famous Lunch

03/27/2026

01/25/2026

Weather has other plans ☃️

Due to the weather conditions, our restaurant will be closed tomorrow for the safety of our staff and guests.

We will reopen on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Thank you so much, Hidden Gems US Travel for the incredible feature! 🍽️🌭
We’re proud to have been serving our community since 1932, and it means the world to see folks appreciate the history, the crew, and of course — the mini hot dogs “with everything.”

If you haven’t visited yet, stop by and see why generations keep coming back. We can’t wait to serve you! ❤️

One of New York State’s best old-school hot dog shops, Famous Lunch in Troy takes you straight back in time the moment you walk in. You sit at a counter or a wooden booth, watching the crew call out orders from memory while mini hot dogs hit the grill. Most get them “with everything”...mustard, onions, and their famous zippy meat sauce. The fries are hand-cut, the prices are low, and the place feels like a true neighborhood hangout. It’s busy, cash-only, friendly, and full of history. One bite and you'll realize why folks drive hours just to get these little hot dogs again!

11/18/2025

🎄✨ Join Us in Making Christmas Brighter! 🎁
We’re proud to partner with Rensselaer County for their annual Christmas Toy Drive!
Bring in a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy and enjoy a FREE Rice Pudding as a sweet thank-you from our family to yours.

Let’s fill hearts and stockings this year — one toy at a time. ❤️


For more information please visit:

Support Rensselaer County’s Troy toy drive! Donate new unwrapped toys on Dec. 7 during the annual Holiday breakfast. Read more!

07/16/2025

Hi everyone,

As a reminder, this year our annual one week closure will be from July 26th-August 3rd. We will be reopening on the 4th. Looking forward to seeing you all before our short break! Thank you.

07/03/2025

Hi everyone,

As a reminder, we will be closed this weekend in observance of the holiday (July 4,5,6). We will be open again on the 7th. Happy Independence Day! Thank you all.

10/24/2024

Hi everyone! We are looking for new people to join our team part-time! If you are interested and would like to find out more information, please send us an email at [email protected], call us at 518-272-9481, or fill out a brief questionnaire at www.worldfamouslunch.com/employment
We look forward to hearing from you!

08/17/2023

04/13/2023

“Operation Hot Dogs”