"The Brucedog" (Photo courtesy of Brucedog)

Former Hot Dog Stand ‘Brucedog’ Opens a Brick-and-Mortar


November 28, 2023
By Matt Sterner

A local hot dog stand, which got its start in 1989, really made a name for itself in Tucson, popping in various locations around town like the parking lot near TD’s Showclub on Speedway Boulevard.

One day, the stand vanished. However, in late October 2023, Brucedog returned as a brick-and-mortar at 5975 W. Western Way Circle #109 — the strip mall that also houses Queen Donuts and Broaster Chicken.

Bruce was present during the Grand Opening to cut the ribbon.

With the slogan “Giving ’em the Weenie Since 1989,” Brucedog is back at it, serving Vienna all-beef hot dogs, corn dogs, and Bruce-Style Nachos (chips smothered in cheese, veggies, hummus, chili beans, diced hot dogs, and Fakin’ Bacon).

a plate of food
Bruce-Style Nachos (Photo courtesy of Brucedog)

Brucedog Menu

Signature Brucedog (hummus, chili beans, mustard, veggies, and Fakin’ Bacon)
  • Regular ($4.75)
  • Jumbo ($5.75)
  • Polish ($6.75)
  • Bratwurst ($7.75)
Build Your Own Hot Dog (see Fixins)
Additional fee for hummus, veggies, and chile beans
  • Regular ($3.75)
  • Jumbo ($4.75)
  • Polish ($5.75)
  • Bratwurst ($6.75)
Fixins
  • Hummus
  • Relish
  • Chili beans
  • Ketchup
  • Mayo
  • Mustard
  • Onion
  • Sauerkraut
  • Veggies
  • Fakin’ Bacon
  • Peppers
Bruce-Style Nachos (chips smothered in cheese, veggies, hummus, chili beans, diced hot dogs, and Fakin’ Bacon)
  • Large with Regular Hot Dog ($7.75)
    • Jumbo or Polish (add $1.55)
    • Bratwurst (add $1.95)
  • XL with Regular Hot Dog ($9.75)
    • Jumbo or Polish (add $1.95)
    • Bratwurst (add $2.45)
  • Classic Nachos ($6.75)
Soup
  • Ask for the soup of the day ($6.85)
a hot dog on a bun
“The Brucedog” (Photo courtesy of Brucedog)

It’s everything the food cart was with a new dining room and permanent location.

The restaurant’s current hours of operation are 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, and closed on Monday.

Brucedog is located at 5975 W, Western Way Circle # 110. For more information, follow Brucedog on Facebook and Instagram.

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