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America's Top Hot Dog Joints
Portillo's is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

1. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · River North · 666 Tipps und Bewertungen

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Mehr erfahren.

The Varsity is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

2. The Varsity

8.1
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Imbiss · Midtown · 359 Tipps und Bewertungen

CheapismCheapism: Hot dogs and burgers are under $3 even with chili & cheese and the onion rings get nothing but praise. If you want a trip to the 1950’s come here, and be ready to order, the line moves quickly. Mehr erfahren.

Ben's Chili Bowl is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

3. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.3
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Imbiss · U-Street · 386 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: An iconic Washington establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl is well-suited for late-night half-smoke cravings. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.

Crif Dogs is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

4. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York City, NY
Hot Dog Imbiss · East Village · 471 Tipps und Bewertungen
Frank Restaurant is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

5. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Imbiss · Downtown Austin · 388 Tipps und Bewertungen

Adobe SXSWAdobe SXSW: You may be surprised by the fine sausages created here. If you love bacon, go with the Hogzilla: a bacon, pork and onion sausage topped with pulled pork & fried onions. Frank also has veggie specials Mehr erfahren.

Wurstküche is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

6. Wurstküche

9.2
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Deutsches Restaurant · Arts District · 372 Tipps und Bewertungen

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Here you'll find some 20 Belgian, German, & domestic beers on tap & the same number of inventive sausages. Round out your order w/ a Filipino Maharlika-it's sweet & savory w/ a snappy natural casing. Mehr erfahren.

Nathan's Famous is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

7. Nathan's Famous

8.1
1310 Surf Ave (at Stillwell Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Imbiss · Coney Island · 360 Tipps und Bewertungen

al v.al viciedo: Get a hotdog, put mustard and ketchup on it. Get cheese fries and old fashioned lemonade. Eat on the grass in the new park by the boardwalk Nathans. Enjoy!

Unicorn is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

8. Unicorn

8.1
1118 E Pike St (btwn 11th Ave & 12th Ave), Seattle, WA
Lounge · Capitol Hill · 188 Tipps und Bewertungen

Gorilla F.Gorilla FC: All the corndogs can be made with veggie dogs! Go unicorn!

Pink's Hot Dogs is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

9. Pink's Hot Dogs

3667 Las Vegas Blvd S (at Planet Hollywood), Las Vegas, NV
Hot Dog Imbiss · 79 Tipps und Bewertungen
Williams Uptown Pub & Peanut Bar is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

10. Williams Uptown Pub & Peanut Bar

6.8
2911 Hennepin Ave (at Lagoon Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Kneipe · Uptown · 65 Tipps und Bewertungen

Logan T.Logan Twedt: The Chicago Dogs are AWESOME.

Superdawg Drive-In is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

11. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · Norwood Park · 162 Tipps und Bewertungen

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Don’t miss this icon in Chicago, where you can get served the quintessential Chicago dog by car hop in the city’s last remaining drive-in restaurant. Mehr erfahren.

Hot Doug's is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

12. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · Northwest Side · 236 Tipps und Bewertungen

BravoBravo: Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef

Japadog is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

13. Japadog

30 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York City, NY
Hot Dog Imbiss · East Village · 97 Tipps und Bewertungen

DHR.comDHR.com: Starting out as a street stand, this business got bigger because of its quality and delicious hotdogs. The one that you must try is the scrumptious Terimayo, one of the restaurant's bestsellers.

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

14. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

8.7
248 S 4th St (Cherry St.), Columbus, OH
Hot Dog Imbiss · 232 Tipps und Bewertungen
Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

15. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

8.9
2832 Mission St (Btw 24th & 25th), San Francisco, CA
Wurstwarenladen · Mission District · 180 Tipps und Bewertungen

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: You have to have the beer sausage with sauerkraut and grilled onions...it's #23 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Mehr erfahren.

Happy Dog is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

16. Happy Dog

9.0
5801 Detroit Ave (at W 58th St), Cleveland, OH
Hot Dog Imbiss · Detroit - Shoreway · 128 Tipps und Bewertungen

Joe G.Joe Goebel: Get the Brazilian chimichurri. You're welcome.

Bark Hot Dogs is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

17. Bark Hot Dogs

474 Bergen St (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Imbiss · North Slope · 195 Tipps und Bewertungen

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Get the pickle dog-a Hartmann's frank which is boiled, basted with butter and lard, and then topped it with three pickloid substances: brine-pickle spears, sliced dill pickles, & a sweet pickle relish

Pippin's Tavern is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

18. Pippin's Tavern

7.0
806 N Rush St (at E Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Kneipe · Near North Side · 88 Tipps und Bewertungen

John A.John Amundsen: Cozy lil bar in Streeterville where you can order hot dogs, polish, burgers, etc., from Downtown Dogs next door. One of my favorite places for lunch by the office.

Gray's Papaya is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

19. Gray's Papaya

8.3
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York City, NY
Hot Dog Imbiss · 246 Tipps und Bewertungen

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Classic hotdoggery. Get the recession special, two hot dogs and a drink.

Lafayette Coney Island is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

20. Lafayette Coney Island

8.6
118 W Lafayette Blvd (at Michigan Ave), Detroit, MI
Hot Dog Imbiss · Downtown Detroit · 161 Tipps und Bewertungen

AskMenAskMen: Steamy, dreamy, Detroit style chili hot dogs; gimme two up and a chili-cheese fry. Hallelujah, holla back. Mehr erfahren.

The Wiener's Circle is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

21. The Wiener's Circle

7.7
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · Park West · 130 Tipps und Bewertungen

Joe M.Joe Mescher: Go to Wiener Circle and grab a Char-Dog. Make sure to swear like a Champ if it's after midnight ;-)

Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

22. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

9.0
2148 Larimer St (at 22nd St), Denver, CO
Hot Dog Imbiss · Ballpark · 110 Tipps und Bewertungen

Valerie S.Valerie Stremsterfer: The Southwest Buffalo dog was very tasty and I loved the charred cauliflower. The kids mac and cheese dog was also a hit and the $5 kids meal price is a bonus.

Gene's & Jude's is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

23. Gene's & Jude's

8.7
2720 River Rd (btwn Cherry Ave & Grand Ave), River Grove, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · 168 Tipps und Bewertungen

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Do not ask for ketchup when you order one of the legendary slender, snappy hot dogs that come topped with a fistful of fries at this SRO institution that’s been serving ’em up since 1951. Mehr erfahren.

Yesterdog is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

24. Yesterdog

8.7
1505 Wealthy St SE (at Lake St. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Imbiss · Eastown · 108 Tipps und Bewertungen

Daniel S.Daniel Sarhad: Two cheddardogs, a bag of sour cream n' onion chips, and a Mtn Dew. Perfect.

Jeff's Gourmet Sausage Factory is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

25. Jeff's Gourmet Sausage Factory

8.1
8930 W Pico Blvd (at Livonia), Los Angeles, CA
Koscheres Restaurant · South Robertson · 67 Tipps und Bewertungen

MyKosherLA B.MyKosherLA Beverly Hills: Definitely check out this great spot for burgers/dogs/fries or pretty much anything on the menu. You wont regret it. Let us know what you think... Mehr erfahren.

Casey's Corner is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

26. Casey's Corner

8.6
Main Street, U.S.A. (Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World), Lake Buena Vista, FL
Hot Dog Imbiss · 92 Tipps und Bewertungen

Kevin H.Kevin Harding: Eat the corn dog nuggets... Yum yum!

Jim's Original Hot Dog is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

27. Jim's Original Hot Dog

8.6
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Imbiss · University Village - Little Italy · 92 Tipps und Bewertungen

Damien W.Damien Williams: Best polish ever. A good place to go when you had a bit to drink. Also don't let the line fool you. Service is lightning fast.

Shorty's is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

28. Shorty's

7.6
2316 2nd Ave (btwn Bell St. & Battery St.), Seattle, WA
Nachbarkneipe · Belltown · 81 Tipps und Bewertungen

The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times: A haunt for many bartenders. Those aren't slot machines you're hearing. They're pinball machines. Hot dogs, popular not just for the hung-over at night but also for the hungry during the day. Mehr erfahren.

Dat Dog is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

29. Dat Dog

8.6
5030 Freret St (btwn Soniat & Robert), New Orleans, LA
Hot Dog Imbiss · Freret · 106 Tipps und Bewertungen

Kyle M.Kyle M: Get the crawfish dog and tell them to dress it how they recommend to (minus ketchup). It's BEYOND good

HD1 is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

30. HD1

664 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Imbiss · Poncey-Highland · 86 Tipps und Bewertungen

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Prawn dogs, pastrami dogs, and pork-fennel sausage are all unusual and delicious. The only thing we'd recommend against are the deviled eggs.