Newly Reopened Johnny's Hot Dog Provides Eats All Night

After extensive renovation and retooling, Johnny's Hot Dog reopened in January. The redone restaurant is under the new management of Bill Reidy, and many of his improvements are evident as soon as you walk in the door. The restaurant has also expanded its menu and extended its hours. Now open from 11pm to 6pm, the restaurant has become an overnight hangout which caters to night-shift workers looking for an early breakfast and to clubbers looking for a late-might snack. The restaurant is closed in the evenings for cleaning and food prep.


Johnny's now boasts the lowest priced breakfast in the Capital District, said Cook Tom Reima. For $2.49 customers can get two eggs, homefries, toast and coffee, and breakfast is served all day, he said. "We researched the area, and it's the best deal," Reima said.



Johnny's is the only restaurant in the area open past midnight, he said. "We get a lot of late-shift workers, a lot of cab drivers," he said. And business is starting to pick up now that the weather is improving, Reima said. Nicer weather has increased foot traffic on Central Avenue, and Johnny's is being rediscovered.



Johnny's is located at 66 Central Avenue. They offer a full breakfast and lunch menu and free delivery. 462-1203.