Connecticut’s Top Rated Local® Restaurants Award Winner: Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet is an award winner for restaurants in 2019.

If you are looking for a delicious and unique burger or hot dog, look no further than this award-winning company!

Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet has received hundreds of overwhelmingly positive reviews across five different verified sites with an average rating of 4.69 stars, earning them an impressive Rating Score™ of 96.87 and a 2019 Top Rated Local award for ranking as one of the top four restaurants in Connecticut!

Here’s just one of their many five-star reviews:

“They have great, friendly service and an incredible and interesting menu. They also have exceptional food. I had the burger and am excited to return and try the hot dogs. The coleslaw is amazing, and all this for a great price. I will be returning!” -C.B.

It is because of excellent reviews like this that Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet is now able to call themselves a Top Rated Local award winner!

Not Your Average Restaurant

We were excited to learn all about Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet and how they have gotten where they are today, so we sat down with the owners, Rick Charamtom and Deb Dalena.

The first thing we wanted to know was what it is that makes Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet stand apart from its competitors. Deb told us all about their fresh and unique offerings. She said:

“I would say it’s because we have a very creative menu. We make everything fresh every single day. We cut our fries, press our own burgers, and make our sauces. Nothing is taken out of a freezer. We make what we would like to be served if we went some place.”

Deb went on to tell us a bit about why they started their business:

“We love to cook, and we wanted to have a place where people can eat and leave with a smile.”

She continued, telling us about why they keep doing what they do:

“There are not a lot of places to relax and eat. We have seen over the last five years that the customers that come here have a spot to meet their friends, family, or clients. We make everyone happy by filling their bellies. We get to know our customers’ names and ask them about their days.”

Building Success And Cooking Great Food

There are many businesses out there that are looking to build as impressive a reputation as Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet has managed to. We asked if Rob and Deb could share any expert advice with these companies. Here’s what Rob had to say:

“Cook like you are cooking for your family.”


Congratulations to Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and special thanks to Rob and Deb for taking the time to speak with us!

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