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America's Best Hot Dog Joints
Shake Shack is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

1. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Andy B.Andy Brown: Shack-cargo dog is possibly the best hot dog I have ever tasted. However, it's nearly impossible to eat if you want to maintain an image of sophistication in front of other people.

The Greasy Wiener Truck is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

2. The Greasy Wiener Truck

1340 S Sanderson Ave, Anaheim, CA
Food Truck · Anaheim, CA · 11 tips and reviews

Jocelyn U.Jocelyn Uy: HOMEMADE. CHEESE. SAUCE.

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

3. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 372 tips and reviews

Julian B.Julian Bleecker: Try the Duck & Bacon sausage, or the Louisiana Hot Links if you want something hot! Make fun of the hipster boys wearing girl jeans for added amusement!

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

4. Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs

9.0
2148 Larimer St (at 22nd St), Denver, CO
Hot Dog Joint · Ballpark · 110 tips and reviews

Garrett A.Garrett Anderson: You really can't go wrong. The Reindeer and Wild Boar are my favorite. Also, the fountain sodas are all delicious.

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

5. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Whether you're looking for hot dogs or Italian beef, very few places offer up that kind of greasy iconic Chicago-style street food better than the classic food hall-esque Portillo's on Ontario Street. Read more.

Dairy Kastle is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

6. Dairy Kastle

9.1
575 Eastern Pkwy (at Bradley Avenue), Louisville, KY
Ice Cream Parlor · Saint Joseph · 30 tips and reviews

Tiffiany C.Tiffiany Collier: Ice cream, chili dogs, slushies, banana split, vegan soft serve

Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

7. Willie's Wee-Nee Wagon

8.8
3599 Altama Ave, Brunswick, GA
Hot Dog Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Rhonda L. W.Rhonda L. West-Daniels: The best place in Brunswick to grab a bite to eat. Anything ordered is guaranteed to heal that hunger craving. Willie's is Awesome!

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

8. Happy Dog

9.0
5801 Detroit Ave (at W 58th St), Cleveland, OH
Hot Dog Joint · Detroit - Shoreway · 128 tips and reviews

Destination ClevelandDestination Cleveland: So many toppings, tons of beer, live music. Life is happy at The Happy Dog.

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

9. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews

John F.John Fairley: Get a Superdawg with everything including peppers. No ketchup!

Dune Dog Cafe is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

10. Dune Dog Cafe

9.2
775 State Hig. A1A Alt, Jupiter, FL
Hot Dog Joint · 73 tips and reviews

Robert L.Robert LaRoche: You need a corn dog, I can tell.

Rudy's Drive In is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

11. Rudy's Drive In

8.8
1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI
Diner · 23 tips and reviews

Matt U.Matt Updike: Never disappoints. The food is very good and the service is quick. The root beer is absolutely the best.

Memphis Taproom is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

12. Memphis Taproom

2331 E Cumberland St (at Memphis St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · North Philadelphia · 117 tips and reviews

Conor C.Conor Clancy: Sit down for a beer and a gourmet hot dog.

Hillbilly Hot Dogs is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

13. Hillbilly Hot Dogs

9.0
6951 Ohio River Rd, Lesage, WV
Hot Dog Joint · 23 tips and reviews

Adam A.Adam Ashley: This place is incredible. I was visiting from Los Angeles and this is by far the best dining experience I have had in the area. Variety of hotdogs are overwhelming and the atmosphere is unique

Bill's Drive-In is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

14. Bill's Drive-In

8.9
1292 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI
Hot Dog Joint · 38 tips and reviews

Lina B.Lina Birk: Definition of amazing

Snake Hill is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

15. Snake Hill

9.2
418 Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD
Hot Dog Joint · Southeastern Baltimore · 8 tips and reviews

Leandro L.Leandro Lagera: Nice little neighborhood bar specializing in beer and sausage

Würstbar is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

16. Würstbar

9.1
516 Jersey Ave (Wayne Street & Christopher Columbus Drive), Jersey City, NJ
Hot Dog Joint · Van Vorst Park · 45 tips and reviews

Gary T.Gary Toriello: BAOWURST - Brat, Shredded Pork, Asian Slaw, Hoisin Aioli, Toasted Peanuts, Cilantro

Dogtown is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

17. Dogtown

9.1
691 Monroe Ave (Oxford St), Rochester, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Pearl-Meigs-Monroe · 86 tips and reviews

Valerie P.Valerie Perdue: Unusual fun place with regular, beef and veggie hot dogs with more fixings than you can imagine. PALEO option of 2 dogs on coleslaw and sweet potato fries was delicious!

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

18. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

Monica L.Monica Lo: Must try the Spicy Redneck, which is a fried hotdog wrapped with bacon, topped with chili, cole slaw, and jalapenos. Glorious.

Lipuma's Coney Island is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

19. Lipuma's Coney Island

9.0
621 N Main St (at W University), Rochester, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Rochester · 30 tips and reviews

Travis F.Travis Fick: Order a Coney Island and a Mexican Dog, and some Chili Cheese Fries if you're hungry. Eat outside by the river and maybe share some fries with the ducks

Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

20. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

545 Haight St (btwn Fillmore & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Lower Haight · 132 tips and reviews

Mark M.Mark Munro: Wild boar sausage and brats.

Dog-N-Burger Grille is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

21. Dog-N-Burger Grille

2001 Manteo St (West 20th Street), Norfolk, VA
Hot Dog Joint · West 21st Street · 23 tips and reviews

Gill T.Gill Trotman: New York Hots are what's hot here, even in VA!

Jumpin' Jacks Drive-In is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

22. Jumpin' Jacks Drive-In

8.1
5 Schonowee Ave, Scotia, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

John R.John Rafalak: An institution in Scotia. Busy, but worth the wait. Right on the river and next to the Freedom Park stage. Perfect during a concert/show.

D's Six Pax & Dogz is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

23. D's Six Pax & Dogz

9.0
1118 S Braddock Ave, Swissvale, PA
Hot Dog Joint · 72 tips and reviews

Jim F.Jim Fisher: Two hotdogs and a "handful" of fries is a more than enough food.

UB Dogs is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

24. UB Dogs

185 N Franklin St (btwn W Lake St & W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews

David B.David Berman: Try the polish dragged through the garden -- makes for a better meat to bun ratio than the regular hot dog!

Destination Dogs is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

25. Destination Dogs

9.1
101 Paterson St (at Joyce Kilmer Ave), New Brunswick, NJ
Hot Dog Joint · 84 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hilgendorf: Amazing "gourmet" hot dogs and great beer selection.

Frank Restaurant is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

26. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews

Michael Anton D.Michael Anton Dila: You a serious dog fan? You better give Frank a go!

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

27. Coney Island

8.9
131 W Main St (at Harrison St.), Fort Wayne, IN
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Fort Wayne · 62 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Brinkman: Two with everything and a side of baked beans.

Tony Packo's Cafe is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

28. Tony Packo's Cafe

8.5
1902 Front St (at Consaul St), Toledo, OH
Hot Dog Joint · Birmingham · 80 tips and reviews

Jay M.Jay Miner: Eat a hotdog to see if Klinger was right, then fond Jamie Farr's autographed hotdog bun.

Lucky Louie's Beer and Wieners is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

29. Lucky Louie's Beer and Wieners

9.0
8238 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA
Hot Dog Joint · 19 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul Marini: The best selection of hot dogs EVER! Each hot dog is a meal in itself. Plus, a wide selection of beers. Great place to take a date.

Dog Haus Biergarten is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

30. Dog Haus Biergarten

9.0
93 E Green St (at Raymond Ave), Pasadena, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Old Pasadena · 87 tips and reviews

Kim H.Kim Holst: Delicious! Sweet Hawaiian buns--buttered and grilled. Upgrade your dog to a kielbasa. Spicy and the perfect amount of snap!

Fatso's Last Stand is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

31. Fatso's Last Stand

8.9
2258 W Chicago Ave. (Oakley), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Ukrainian Village · 66 tips and reviews

David J.David Jacobs: Best Char Dogs in Chicago. Try the Char Cheddar Dog

Good Dog Houston is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

32. Good Dog Houston

8.9
903 Studewood St, Houston, TX
Hot Dog Joint · 64 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle Dinh: I love their tofu dogs. I was shocked and brought it back to the counter the first time, thinking it was a regular dog. It's a vegetarian treat!*short bus shortie (1/2 dog) shown below.

Naughty Dog West Side is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

33. Naughty Dog West Side

9.0
3860 W 3rd St, Bloomington, IN
Hot Dog Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick M.: This place is soooo good! Definitely come check it out. So many tasty combo meals.

Vicious Dogs North Hollywood is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

34. Vicious Dogs North Hollywood

5231 Lankershim Blvd (off Magnolia Blvd), North Hollywood, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 56 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Boden: The owner will make you feel at home and will help you make the best dog decisions.

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

35. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

8.5
248 S 4th St (Cherry St.), Columbus, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 232 tips and reviews

Joe P.Joe Peffer: Go jumbo on the dog. The extra fifty cents is well worth the experience. Read more.

Fab Hot Dogs is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

36. Fab Hot Dogs

8.6
19417 Victory Blvd (at Tampa Ave), Tarzana, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 79 tips and reviews

Northridge FoodieNorthridge Foodie: Go to Fabs and be amazed! Best dogs ever.

The Red Hot is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

37. The Red Hot

8.9
2914 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA
Hot Dog Joint · Central Tacoma · 71 tips and reviews
The Stand is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

38. The Stand

8.6
17000 Ventura Blvd (at Genesta Ave.), Encino, CA
Hot Dog Joint · 60 tips and reviews

Matthew K.Matthew Kramer: Get the "Big Red" Chili Dog with a Root Beer Float (or an ice cold beer on tap). Side o' chips or get the fries for an extra $1

Carney's is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

39. Carney's

8.9
8351 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Hot Dog Joint · West Los Angeles · 68 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: A pretty good hot dog! Grilled or steamed, crackly-skinned, bursting with a splash of garlicky juice & slender but considerable! Situated in two ancient Union Pacific cars & great for people watching! Read more.

München Haus is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

40. München Haus

9.0
709 Front St, Leavenworth, WA
Beer Garden · 82 tips and reviews

Jessa P.Jessa Pearce: Big 'bob' brawt is the way to go plus the amazing apple sourcrout

Jake's Handcrafted / Der Kommissar is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

41. Jake's Handcrafted / Der Kommissar

559 5th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · South Slope · 64 tips and reviews

MATT Y.MATT YULE: Drunk? Kasekrainer + spicy mustard + pretzel = sober. Rock along, young wizard.

Flub A Dub Chub's is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

42. Flub A Dub Chub's

8.4
3021 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave.), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Lake View East · 47 tips and reviews

David D.David Derrick: Fantastic Chicago style hot dogs! Order one of the tastiest dogs you have ever had with the works!

Sup Dogs is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

43. Sup Dogs

8.7
213 E 5th St, Greenville, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 51 tips and reviews

JR R.JR Rochester: You definitely have to try the original "Sup Dog" sauce that is there. You may buy a tube to take home as well.

Dogma is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

44. Dogma

8.7
7030 Biscayne Blvd (at NE 71st St.), Miami, FL
Hot Dog Joint · Upper Eastside · 59 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Try the "Pitchfork" with BBQ sauce, bacon, melted cheddar, and grilled onions , to the "Tropicale" which has Dogma sauce, pineapple, melted mozzarella, bacon, and crushed potato chips. Read more.

Steve's Hot Dogs On The Hill is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

45. Steve's Hot Dogs On The Hill

2131 Marconi Ave (Biscoff), St Louis, MO
Hot Dog Joint · The Hill · 44 tips and reviews

Susie T.Susie Treadway: This place is amazing. Did the 1/2 Chili Cheese & 1/2 Mac n Cheese. DElish! Super friendly staff too.

Scooter's World Famous Dawg House is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

46. Scooter's World Famous Dawg House

8.9
9600 Blackbrook Rd (at Heisley Rd), Mentor, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 28 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg Smith: Are absolute favorite dog shop! So many variations to try and so little time! Their small order of fries can feed several, a large order can feed an army! Absolutely love the Coney Dog with slaw!

The Trolly Stop is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

47. The Trolly Stop

8.9
94 Lumina Ave S, Wrightsville Beach, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 15 tips and reviews

HannahHannah: Surfer and Wrightsville dog. Best hot dogs in the world, and I've had a lot of hot dogs. Free doggie dog if your being you pooch.

Botsky's is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

48. Botsky's

104 W Pujo St (btwn Lakeshore Dr & Ryan St), Lake Charles, LA
Hot Dog Joint · 17 tips and reviews

Nathan A.Nathan Abshire: Tried every dog they offer. The best? Bayou Brat, by a landslide! Try it with sirracha for a perfect spicy kick.

Angry Dog is one of America's Best Hot Dog Joints.

49. Angry Dog

9.0
2726 Commerce St (at Crowdus St.), Dallas, TX
Burger Joint · 123 tips and reviews

Dallas ObserverDallas Observer: The name comes from its specialty--an all-beef hot dog with a choice of toppings