Mr Mac's Canteen - Monroe

Mr Mac’s Canteen is a destination spot for my family. It is a humble location that focuses on great tasting Americana food in a clean, friendly atmosphere. While I’m partial to the hot, sweat-inducing chili dogs, the kids love their traditional burgers and crinkle cut fries. The dogs are prepared in a unique manner that the family has kept for decades at the Merritt Canteen in Bridgeport.

The roadside hot dog stand is not a thing of the past. It exists right here in Monroe Connecticut. Drive out of your way, get a hot dog. It's a destination. You can also get anything else on the menu, but for my money this is where you go for hot dogs. In particular, chili dogs: super spicy, super delicious. I'm also a fan of their BLT on a Portuguese roll. This is not an overstuffed BLT, just the right combination of each ingredient presented perfectly.

Drove past this place for years, and finally stopped in today. Glad I did. Great for what it is – fast, friendly, inexpensive, and delicious. Definitely recommend it.

A cozy little place with great food for great prices. My current go-to is the Bacon Egg Cheeseburger, which is exactly what it sounds like. The staff is great and gets orders processed and paid for within moments. A great place for quick grill and diner food.Parking: Parking is usually great, as Mr Mac's is located in a plaza. Typically, spots are available in front of the Canteen, sometimes even during busy hours.

Delicious, fresh food. The best burgers and hotdogs around. Reasonable prices.