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Fred’s Franks (Wakefield, MA)

Exit 40 off 128

The windows were rolled down as we pulled off at I-128’s exit 40 in Wakefield, MA and as soon as we hit the off ramp my little car was filled with the smells of charcoal and hot dogs. A beautiful smell if I do say so myself.

Order a link and Fred’ll first hand you the bun to fill up with your favorite condiments before plopping a Hot Dog, Kielbasa, Chorico or Linguiça that’s been charred to perfection over a huge green egg shaped grill modeled after a kamado.

Massive is an understatement. These dogs are huge, yet to my surprise, people were ordering two or three half pounders at once! Crazy!

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  • bestapplepie
    Sounds fantastic, I'm now graving a Fred's dog. To bad I live in Texas, a little to far to drive today!
  • Yo chill, I'm habanaise. I'm loud, I'm hot and I'm gona get with your girlfriend!
  • dogreward
    Love Fred's dogs. Not only the dogs, but the buns are fantastic. A must try. I reward myself every couple of weeks after walking around the lake.
  • Dogjunkie
    I am a Regular at Fred's. Every Saturday throughout the season. He takes pride in his work and the proof is in the excellent product. I have the same kind of grill he has (Big Green Egg) so I can cook great dogs at home, but it's just not the same.

    His dogs and sausage are all top shelf meats to begin with.
    I know folks from different parts of the country all have different ideas of what constitutes a great hotdog- No matter what you think you like, you will enjoy and remember Fred's.

    If you're driving on 128/95 North between April and November, take Exit 40. He's right off the ramp. easy to get back on the highway.
  • The best dog is a Detroit coney dog, with the zesty meaty coney sauce slathered over a natural casing dog to give some textural "snap".

    For just a "plain dog" I love the beef Kosher dogs (Best's or Hebrew National) they serve at Sam's and Costco; so meaty and juicy.
  • pierpar
    I type from Italy. I think this web tv is really a great idea and I enjoy it a lot. It would be interesting to collect street food videos from all over the world. In my country there is an old street food tradition.
    Bye and thanks
  • I agree with ridthyevil, Awesome, Habannaise FTW!

    This was so good, I am making myself a hot dog right after I write this comment.

    favorite links, I have them on my website on the right side www.garalysoka.com, they're so many, under the column titled "Otras Delicias".
  • Are you guys on MediaFly ? That video needs to be pumped thru the Roku to the flatscreen, not just on my monitor ! Already sent to the carnivores in my family.
  • ridthyevil
    "Yo, I'm Habanase!" That was awesome, Dan!
  • This was great! In my area, I'll have to go check it out! Thanks.
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