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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 Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews

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

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

2. The Varsity

8.2
61 North Ave NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Hot Dog Joint · Midtown · 359 tips and reviews

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. Read more.

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 Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

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

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, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews
Frank Restaurant is one of America's Top Hot Dog Joints.

5. Frank Restaurant

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

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 Read more.

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

6. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

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. Read more.

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 Joint · Coney Island · 360 tips and reviews

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 tips and reviews

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 Joint · 79 tips and reviews
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
Pub · Uptown · 65 tips and reviews

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 Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews

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. Read more.

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 Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

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, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 97 tips and reviews

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

8.5
248 S 4th St (Cherry St.), Columbus, OH
Hot Dog Joint · 232 tips and reviews
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
Sausage Store · Mission District · 180 tips and reviews

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. Read more.

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 Joint · Detroit - Shoreway · 128 tips and reviews

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 Joint · North Slope · 195 tips and reviews

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
Pub · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews

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

8.2
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 246 tips and reviews

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 Joint · Downtown Detroit · 161 tips and reviews

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

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

21. The Wiener's Circle

7.9
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews

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

8.9
2148 Larimer St (at 22nd St), Denver, CO
Hot Dog Joint · Ballpark · 110 tips and reviews

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 Joint · 168 tips and reviews

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. Read more.

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

24. Yesterdog

8.3
1505 Wealthy St SE (at Lake St. SE), Grand Rapids, MI
Hot Dog Joint · Eastown · 108 tips and reviews

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

8.0
8930 W Pico Blvd (at Livonia), Los Angeles, CA
Kosher Restaurant · South Robertson · 67 tips and reviews

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... Read more.

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 Joint · 92 tips and reviews

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

8.5
1250 S Union Ave (at James M Rochford St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · University Village - Little Italy · 92 tips and reviews

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
Dive Bar · Belltown · 81 tips and reviews

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. Read more.

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 Joint · Freret · 106 tips and reviews

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 Joint · Poncey-Highland · 86 tips and reviews

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.