Best Hot Dogs in Eastern US:
  • Crif Dogs (113 Saint Marks Place, NYC) -- Started in 2001, Crif offers amazing toppings including bacon, egg, jalapeño, cheese, and avocado.  Also known for their delicious tater tots.
  • Ben's Chili Bowl (1725 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA) -- Opened in 1958 in an old silent movie theater, it attracts celebrities and locals alike for its amazing chili dogs.
Best Hot Dogs in Midwestern US:
  • Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace (248 S 4th St, Columbus, OH) -- Located downtown, this popular spot serves a variety of delicious all-beef hot dogs on poppyseed buns.  Try the "BLT Dog" wrapped in bacon or the "Whoa Nellie!" with pulled beef brisket & BBQ sauce.
  • Gene & Jude's (2720 N River Rd, River Grove, IL) -- Founded in 1946, this is considered one of the best hot dogs in the US.  Their "Depression Dog" is topped with mustard, onions, relish, sport peppers, and fresh cut French fries. 
Best Hot Dogs in Western US:
  • Frank (407 Colorado St, Austin, TX) -- Their creative & delicious artisan hot dogs include their famous "Jackalope," made with antelope, rabbit, and pork sausage topped with cranberry compote, Sriracha aioli & cheddar cheese.
  • Pink's Hot Dogs (709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA) -- Established in 1939, this hugely popular spot serves up 35 different varieties with toppings like bacon, sour cream, guacamole, pastrami & nacho cheese.
  • Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs (2148 Larrimer St, Denver, CO) -- Located near Coors Field, this eclectic eatery serves up some of the most unique hot dogs, including elk, buffalo, duck, reindeer, pheasant, and boar.
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