Bolley's Famous Franks Waterville

I have been a supporter of Bolley's Famous Franks in Hallowell for over 25 years but this is the first time that I have been to the Bolley's Famous Franks Waterville.  They are only open Monday to Friday 10:30 to 3:30 I had just never been in the area when they are open.

Bolley's were opened by the same family in the 1950's with Hallowell being the first location and Waterville the second location.  I read that there was an Augusta location as well, not sure if that is the current Dogg House on Mount Vernon Avenue or not.

On Friday the 19th I had the day off, Kate, Wesley and I found our way to Waterville for errands and I decided today was the day to hit Bolley's Waterville.

Parking lot was packed and on the second lap around we found spot.  Unlike Hallowell they are not open for breakfast and do not have inside seating.  

The menu is basic, with dogs, burgers, French fries, onions rings, beverages and hot dog toppings.  What more do you need at a hot dog stand though.  It's Maine though, so they have lobster roll seasonally.

You order and pay at one end of the counter and head down to the other end to pick up your order.  Kate got two dogs Bolley's way which is raw onion, mustard, and relish.  I got my dog with mustard and got us small fry and small onion to share.  The dogs are cooked on the flat top and the top split New England style roll is steamed to perfection.  The onion rings are excellent!  The French fries are crinkle cut in house and were outstanding!  I gave them a heavy dose of vinegar.  

In a rookie move I forgot to take a photo of our order to share...guess we will have to go back someday. 

They have a double burger challenge, the current record is 6 in twenty minutes!  They also have a wall of shame for those who have tried and failed to beat the challenge!  

I need to go back and grab this shirt, it's pretty fantastic!

Bolley's Waterville was excellent!  While different in many ways from my Bolley's in Hallowell, they both are worth checking out.

Until Next Time!

Bolley's Famous Franks

Bolley's Famous Franks

38 Water St

Hallowell, ME  04347

(207) 622-2951

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My favorite local place to get hot dogs is Bolley's Famous Franks located in Hallowell.  Not to be confused with Bolley's Famous Franks in Waterville.  Located in the just down the road from the State Capitol building in Augusta, Bolley's has been a landmark in Hallowell for

Bolley's has a large menu beyond just Hot Dogs and Burger's.  They also offer hand cut fries, seafood, chicken, homemade favorites, and a whole lot more!  They have a full breakfast menu that I have partaken in several times getting the bacon plate which consists of two eggs, toast, home fries and stack of bacon.  I usually get take out but they have a small dinning room with about a dozen tables that can fit 4 people per table. 

Their homemade donuts are the best donuts around, the honey dipped chocolate being my favorite.  Along with other homemade desserts Bolley's has something for everyone.

The prices are very reasonable and they accept cash and just recently debit and credit cards.

You can either get natural casing or skinless hot dogs in steamed or grilled buns. 

The Burgers are hand made and come in both the quarter pound and regular size variety cooked on a flat top grill and served on a toasted bun what ever you like on them.  Though I usually get dogs when I am there I occasionally get a cheeseburger and I've never been disappointed.

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Introduction

 I love hot dogs, I mean seriously who doesn’t! Everyone has their favorite local place to get a hot dog, mine is Bolley’s Famous Franks in Hallowell.

A few years back I attempted to write a book on the rich hot dog history of Maine and was unsuccessful in locating publisher who was interested in it.  I saved all my research and it just sat there for the last 4 ½ years.  I honestly still believe that this could be a successful idea, so I’m going to continue to pursue it, but in the interim I’m going blog all about it! 

This blog is going to go into detail of the Maine’s Hot Dog producers both past and present and on this blog you will find the answer as to why we have Red Natural Casing Hot Dogs in the State of Maine.  Also I will highlight as many Hot Dog stands around the state as I can during my travels. 

When I started researching this book I e-mailed many of the local Chamber of Commerce’s asking them where their favorite Hot Dog Stands were.  Whether it be a restaurant like Bolley’s, gas station, ball park, event venue, cart or roadside stand I want to know!  Feel free to e-mail me with your favorite place, and tell me why as I would like to check it out. 

I’ve also decided that although Hot Dogs and Maine is going to be my primary focus, I will blog about Burgers, Cheese, Kettle Chips, and just about anything else food related that I come across and want to share as I am an equal opportunity foodie!

Enjoy