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).
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)
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.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
