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Roadfood restaurants aren't only about good food. They are places with memorable personality: diners, town cafes, BBQs, street carts, even some deluxe dining rooms.

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Al’s Breakfast

Al's Breakfast serves the best imaginable diner breakfast in Minneapolis's Dinkytown. Pancakes are wonderful, with or without blueberries, nuts or sweet corn niblets.
Minneapolis, MN

Al’s French Frys

A diner/drive-in that harks back to the pre do-wop era, Al's serves first-rate French fries (frys) along with burgers, hot dogs, and fried chicken.

Al’s Hot Dog Stand | Hot Relish Rules Wieners in Connecticut

Naugatuck's vintage roadside drive-in serves foot-long hot dogs in grilled buns, on which Al's magnificent hot relish rules.

Attman’s Delicatessen | Baltimore’s Corned Beef Row

The last taste of what Baltimore once knew as Corned Beef Row, Attman's offers excellent sandwiches & kosher hot dogs garnished with strips of sizzled bologna!
Baltimore, MD

Avril-Bleh & Sons | The Best of Cincinnati’s Sausages

A butcher shop with a charcoal grill on the sidewalk, Avril-Bleh makes countless varieties of Cincinnati's sausages. Mettwursts star.
Cincinnati, OH

Bangers and Brews

Bangers and Brews is an Anglo-Argentinian sausage spot in a small-town strip mall. Excellent sausages, local beers, and chimichurri keep locals coming back.
Bend, OR

Bavarian Bistro

You feel like you’re on a German vacation at Bavarian Bistro, where Washington ingredients take the form of crispy schnitzel and ‘wursts of all kinds.

Betsy’s Around the Corner

A bustling Aiken restaurant serving sandwiches, salads, burgers, and square meals, Betsy's also is a layer cake-lover's dream. *CLOSED*
Aiken, SC

Biker Jim’s

A Denver must, Biker Jim's serves a dazzling array of plain & fancy sausages and hot dogs with an even more spectacular choice of toppings and condiments.
Denver, CO

Billy’s Boudin and Cracklins

In the never-ending debates about where to find Cajun country's best boudin and crackins, Billy's rates high among connoisseurs and travelers.
Scott, LA

Blackie’s | Best Pepper-Hot Relish for Hot Dogs in Connecticut

Hot dogs at Blackie's of Cheshire, Connecticut, are plumpies oil-boiled to the point that they erupt with flavor. Pepper-hot relish is a must!

Blue Canoe Cafe

Located in a grand old Main Street bank building, the Blue Canoe is a cheerful town cafe with good coffee an' pastries and locally-sourced meats & veggies.
Ridge Spring, SC

Blue Top Grill

It's a humble diner, but quality lunch counter burgers and meat-&-3 have made the Blue Top Grill a favorite lunch spot east of Augusta since 1951.
Graniteville, SC

Bob’s Drive-Inn

Bob’s superb Iowa loosemeats are browned ground beef, strained of fat, then pressure-cooked with sauce and spice, piled into a bun with pickles and cheese.
Le Mars, IA

Boss Hogg’s BBQ

Family-friendly, comfortable, colorful BBQ just outside Pigeon Forge, Boss Hogg's serves great pork, brisket, chicken and all the right side dishes.

Botsford Drive-In

Hot dogs in soft, split Yankee-style buns are the specialty at Newtown, Connecticut's Botsford Drive-In. "Works" includes mustard, relish & sauerkraut.
Newtown, CT

Burgers, Shakes & Fries

Hamburgers in this Greenwich, Connecticut, restaurant are big and full-flavored. They come on thick toast that is buttered and grilled to add extra savor.

Byron’s Hot Dogs | Chicago Red Hots | Through the Garden

Polish sausages with crisp skin; red hots dragged through the garden; fine skinny French fries: Byron's Hot Dogs is a great taste of Chicago.
Chicago, IL

Canyon Street Grill

Take a trip back into the 1950s at Canyon Street Grill, a family friendly restaurant in West Yellowstone, MT serving traditional American food, malts & shakes.
West Yellowstone, MT

Capitol Lunch

Capitol Lunch (Cappy's) is a New Britain, Connecticut, diner serving little weenies that audibly snap when bitten. Spicy chili sauce makes a magical package.

Carlson’s Drive-In

Carlson's of Michigan City, Indiana is a genuine, old-fashioned curb-service drive-in featuring hot dogs, burgers, and superlative root beer.

Casey’s Diner

Casey's of Natick, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest and smallest New England dining cars. You want a frankfurter “all around.” Better make it two.

Char-Grill

Char-Grill has fed crowds of Raleigh-area burger fans for five decades. Flame-cooked burgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes are North Carolina treasures.
Raleigh, NC

Charcoal Pit

The Charcoal Pit is a Delaware drive-in restaurant that serves old-fashioned burgers with a charcoal taste, preferably deluxe: with lettuce, tomato & pickle.

Charlie Joseph’s

A LaGrange, Georgia, landmark, Charlie Joseph's first started selling hot dogs in 1920. Chili topping is a best bet, as is spicy relish.

Charlie’s Hot Dogs

Charlie's is a top source for Newark hot dogs: fried franks with fried potatoes and fried onions and peppers, all piled into a chewy round of Italian bread.

Chef’s Dog House

Chef’s Dog House features over 30 different toppings for excellent hot dogs. Burgers are great, too, served with thin-fried potatoes or onions called frizzles.
Newington, CT

Chez Lenard

Chez Lenard is a sidewalk cart on Main Street in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Wieners are fine, slim, all-beef franks with natural casing, dressed in classy ways.
Ridgefield, CT

Circle Diner

An energetic roadside cafe with nostalgic 20th century pop culture decor, Circle Diner serves juicy, well-dressed burgers in baskets with fresh-cut fries.

City Dogs | Richmond, Virginia’s Hot Dog Central

Superb versions of some of the nation's best hot dogs plus original creations and fresh-cut fries make City Dogs Richmond's Hot Dog Central.
Richmond, VA

Cochon Butcher | New Orleans Swine Bar by Chef Donald Link

Smoked meats star at this New Orleans "Swine Bar" progeny of the original Cochon. Boudin sausage and BBQ pork are featured attractions.
New Orleans, LA

Company Burger

In this New Orleans urban burger bar, patties are cooked through but juicy. Company Burger drinks include thick shakes, interesting beers and exotic cocktails.
New Orleans, LA

Crif Dogs

Crif Dogs has a wild hot dog menu with a counterculture twist, including a kimchee-topped, bacon-wraped Chang Dog. It's a fixture in New York's East Village.

Dat Dog

Stupendous, outlandish wieners star (alligator sausage topped with crawfish etouffe), regular links are great, too, at this in-your-face NOLA hot dog house.
New Orleans, LA

Dave’s Grill & Grocery | Carolina Cheeseburgers & Chili Dogs

Dave's is a rural grocery / gas station / cafe / butcher serving downhome breakfast, meat & 3, cheeseburgers & chili dogs.
Aiken, SC

Deep South Cheese & Grill

Deep South Cheese is a hospitable Georgia roadside cafe that makes its own fresh cheese curds for poutine, plain or fancy. Plus fine burgers & smoked sausages.

Delia’s Chicken Sausage Stand

Of course you want Delia's chicken sausage, but be sure to finish this fine Atlanta meal with the unusual cupcake-in-a-blender dessert called a cake shake.
Atlanta, GA

Des Moines Dog House

In this neighborhood restaurant named for Des Moines, Washington, sausage options include brats, kielbasas, hot links, linguica, even vegetarian hot dogs.

Dew Drop Inn

The Dew Drop Inn of Mobile introduced hot dogs to southern Alabama, but the menu also includes burgers, po boys, gumbo, and fine banana pudding.
Mobile, AL

Dickie Dee’s

Dickie Dee’s is a Newark cafe known for its effulgent fried Italian hot dogs; also a good source of sausage sandwiches, burgers, and sizzling cheese steaks.

Dog Daze Cafe

In this Connecticut al fresco drive-in, casual eats are made with culinary savoir fare. Dog Daze burgers and specialty hot dogs are creative wonders.

Dolly’s Produce Patch and Eatery

A happy breakfast-and-lunch cafe serving quality salads, sandwiches and pies, Dolly's is a favorite among Naples locals who come to chat as well as chew.

Dong Phuong Bakery and Restaurant

The feeding hall for the Vietnamese fishing community on the Eastern Delta of New Orleans serves jazzed-up soups and banh mi on exquisite Vietnamese baguettes.
New Orleans, LA

Doogie’s

Doogie's is one of Connecticut's best hot dog restaurants. Beyond dogs, the menu includes good char-cooked burgers, Philly cheese steaks and a hot lobster roll.
Newington, CT

Doumar’s Cones & Barbecue

Doumar’s of Norfolk, Virginia is marked by a sign with big ice cream cones on either side -- reminder that Abe Doumar, founder, invented the ice cream cone!
Norfolk, VA

Edisto River Creamery & Kitchen

An earnest little ice cream shop in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Edisto River Creamery also offers surprisingly good all-beef hot dogs and hand-cut French fries.

Fab Hot Dogs

Serving specialty dogs from around the U.S., Fab Hot Dogs is best known for its New Jersey Ripper, a deep-fried wiener topped with homemade mustard relish.
Los Angeles, CA

Famous Lunch

Flavorful four-inch hot dogs dressed with mustard, onions, and house-special Zippy sauce make Famous Lunch a Troy, New York cheap-eats destination restaurant.

Fat Johnnie’s

A walk-up, street-food dive in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood, Fat Johnnie's is the Alpha and Omega of hot dogs and tamales, bunned and fully dressed.
Chicago, IL

Flo’s

Hot sauce, which is technically optional but culinarily essential, makes Flo’s little weenies a Maine legend. It's a little diner with huge personality!

Fork in the Alley

Choose from among all-beef dogs, Italian sausage, bratwurst or a half smoke dressed to the nines. Roanoke's Fork in the Alley serves good wood-fired pizza, too.
Roanoke, VA

Four Way Restaurant | Memphis Soul Food Destination

Legendary home-cooking cafe since 1946, Four Way has been through many changes, but it remains a worthy Memphis soul food destination.
Memphis, TN

Frank ‘n Stein

Frank 'n Stein in Stuart, Florida serves grilled Sabrett hot dogs with toppings that include spiced-right no-bean chili. The coleslaw dog is a favorite.

Frankinbun | Hot Dog Heaven in Palm Springs

Frankinbun is Palm Springs Hot Dog Heaven, elevating the hot dog and more worldly sausages to gourmet status. Hot dog heaven! *CLOSED*
Palm Springs, CA

Gene & Jude’s | Chicago Red Hots (Hot Dogs) At Their Best

Natural-casing, all-beef Vienna brand red hots are slim and snappy at Gene & Jude's. They come dressed to order and topped with excellent French fries.

George’s Coney Island Hot Dogs

George's is a vintage Coney Island stand, its specialty a little weenie bunned with mustard, chili, and chopped onions. Three to six make a nice-sized meal.

Glenwood Drive-In

Hot dogs and hamburgers are cooked on a grate over charcoal at Hamden, Connecticut's Glenwood Drive-In, where every meal should also include onion rings.
Hamden, CT

Goodfellas Cafe

Spending nearly a decade in New Jersey, it was impossible to not fall in love with the diner restaurant model. And whether it’s a hearty breakfast to start the day, or making a quick stop to enjoy a generous lunch or dinner offering, there’s something deeply Americana about diners. The wide assortment of menu offerings, … Continue reading Goodfellas Cafe

Gray’s Papaya

Legendary New York hot dogs are grilled to develop a nice brown crust. Toppings include sauerkraut, onions, ketchup, mustard. Papaya drink is a sweet companion.
New York, NY

Grumpy’s | Sports Pub Cuisine & Best Beer Menu | Aiken, SC

Sports pub cuisine (wings, burgers, nachos) and 100 kinds of beer plus televisions everywhere make Grumpy's a place to escape from the world.
Aiken, SC

Guida’s

High-flavored hot dogs in grilled, butter-mellow buns make Guida's one of central Connecticut's top frankfurter restaurants.

Gus’s Hot Dogs

Gus's is a tiny roadside diner that serves little hot dogs topped with spicy meat sauce. Not gourmet food, for sure, but it's much fun for little money.

Harry’s Place

Hamburgers at Harry's are overwhelmingly juicy. Hot dogs are plump and tasty, too, especially satisfying when bedded with a serving of spicy chili sauce.

Hawk’s Crawfish

Proudly “in the middle of nowhere,” Hawk's is a roadhouse destination for pristine purged crawfish, boiled in delicate spices. Great shrimp, too!

Heid’s hot dogs

German franks, Texas hots (red wieners), and white hots made of beef, pork and veal are stars of Heid's menu: a vintage upstate New York treasure.

Hidden Valley Eatery

Breakfast and lunch are outstanding at Hidden Valley Eatery, a casual, rustic restaurant in the foothills of the Berkshires.

Hot Dog Charlie’s

Hot Dog Charlie’s features the mini dog -- a three-inch, natural-casing wiener nestled in a custom bun and slathered with Greek-style chili sauce.

Hotdog Works

The word "artisan" barely does justice to the extraordinary hot dogs, house-baked buns, and pies that make this inexpensive storefront a Roadfood treasure.

Island Restaurant

Island Restaurant is an Upper East Side neighborhood retreat with yacht-like decor & menu of fine Northeast seafood and New York comfort-food standards.
New York, NY

Jay Bee’s

Foot-long hot dogs, giant burgers, chopped BBQ, plus brash drive-through service make Jay Bee's a favorite North Carolina destination.

Jimmy’s Hot Dogs

Jimmy's little hot dogs are steamed, their standard garnish including a pickle spear and chopped onions. Three or four make a fine lunch.

Joey’s Hot Dogs

Joey's snap wiener is the thing to eat: a taut, natural-casing frankfurter customarily dressed with mustard, chopped raw onions, and fine-grind, no-bean chili.

Johnny’s Hots

Johnny Hots is a stand-up restaurant in Philadelphia's fish town where the specialty is hot sausages topped with hot peppers or pepper hash.
Philadelphia, PA

JoJo’s Grill-a-Dog

Hot dogs get the craftsman’s touch with homemade buns and condiments at JoJo's of San Bernardino. Don't miss funnel cake fries.

Katz’s

The best deli sandwiches are made at Katz's on the Lower East Side. It's the grandaddy of urban delicatessens – since 1888, an only-in-New York experience.
New York, NY

Little Spot

The Little Spot is charming, cheap, and has been part of the White Plains community for years: a delightful piece of New York hot dog culture.

Louie’s Foot Long Hot Dogs

Buffalo, New York loves charcoal-grilled hot dogs, at their best at Louie's. "The works" includes mustard, relish, ketchup, chopped onions and a pickle spear.

Mamie’s

Mamie's is a country cafe and bakery in Litchfield County, Connecticut, known for beautiful weekend breakfast and brunch. **CLOSED**
Woodbury, CT

Mandina’s

Among many excellent Creole-Italian restaurants in the Crescent City, Mandina’s stands out for unique specialties, enormous portions, and spectacular seafood.
New Orleans, LA

Manuel’s Tavern

Manuel's is a friendly Atlanta bar known for big burgers and some of the best Brunswick stew in the South.
Atlanta, GA

MC Hotdog Stand | Georgia Soul BBQ & Dogs

A corner shack with no indoor seats, MC Hotdog Stand attracts locals for its soul BBQ & Dogs & weekend-only ribs.
Augusta, Georgia

Merritt Canteen

A beloved Bridgeport dive since 1942, the Merritt Canteen serves a chili dog that will make your lips glow. Breakfast sandwiches are loved by regulars.

Mike & Jeff’s BBQ | South Carolina Upstate BBQ at its Best

A small place with a big personality and tremendously good smoke-cooked meats, Mike & Jeff's is South Carolina upstate BBQ at its best.
Greenville, SC

Miles Inn | Northwest Iowa’s Legendary Loosemeats

Northwest Iowa's legendary loosemeats earn more fans than burgers hereabouts. They're fine at the Miles Inn, which calls them Charlie Boys.
Sioux City, IA

Milwaukee Wiener House

Sioux City's Milwaukee Wiener House serves classic Midwest Coney Island hot dogs nestled in soft buns and topped with house-made fine-grind chili.
Sioux City, IA

More Curry

A taste of north India found in South Corona

Mr. Gene’s Dog House

A large variety of hot dogs and first-rate milk shakes make Mr. Gene's well worth a pilgrimage to Beekman Street in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, OH

Mr. Mac’s Canteen

A hot dog at Mr. Mac's Canteen gets fried and rolled on the grill until crisp. Chili topping is ferociously hot, complex, and addictive.

Mustard’s Last Stand

Mustard's Last Stand in Evanston serves all-beef, Vienna-brand red hots steamed to plumpness, dressed to the nines & cushioned inside soft poppy-seed rolls.

Nathan’s Famous

The first Nathan’s, by the boardwalk on Surf Avenue in Coney Island, radiates the irresistible aromas of frankfurters and French fries. An American original.

New Way Lunch

New Way Lunch hot dogs are upstate New York paradigms: slim franks in soft buns dressed with mustard, onions & finely-textured beef sauce with pepper tang.

Nick’s Nest

Although it changed hands in 2005, Nick's of Holyoke, Massachusetts serves what it has for decades: hot popcorn and cheap weenies with proper accoutrements.

Nick’s Original Coney Island Hotdogs | Historic Weenies

Fall River's historic weenies are expertly made at Nick's: bean dogs, bean and cheese dogs, and dogs topped with Coney Island hot dog sauce.
Fall River, MA

Nu-Way

For good, cheap hot dogs (all the way) and beverages served on uniquely cold Flaky Ice, the Nu-Way of Macon, Georgia, is a southern gem.
Macon, GA

O’Betty’s Red Hot Dogs and Sausages

O'Betty's of Athens, Ohio, offers every imaginable dressing for hot dogs, from ketchup and mustard to habanero salsa, baked beans and chili. Tofu dog, anyone?

Olde Edgefield Dog House

The Olde Edgefield Dog House is a Main Street hot dog restaurant with a sports theme. Minimal menu, low prices, friendly folk. Don't miss the good French fries.
Edgefield, SC

Original Hot Dog Shop

Fine franks with seriously meaty flavor: Pittsburgh's Original Hot Dog Shop is also known for French fries: dark gold with a wicked crunch. * CLOSED *
Pittsburgh, PA

Otto’s Sausage Kitchen

Otto's of Portland, Oregon, makes some of the best hot dogs and sausages in the West and cooks them outdoors on a sidewalk grill. Great deli sandwiches, too.
Portland, OR

Overton’s

A summer-only seafood shack by the water in East Norwalk, Connecticut, Overton's serves fried clams, shrimp and scallops as well as hot dogs and hamburgers.
Norwalk, CT

Oxford Creamery

New England summer seafood at its best. Oxford Creamery lobster rolls are legendary; fried clams are superb, too. A Mattapoisett, Massachusetts restaurant gem!

Papaya King

The papaya juice is creamy and sweet; hot dogs are packed with garlic savor. To many New Yorkers, Papaya King reigns supreme.
New York, NY

Patate Ben-Venue | French Fries are Best in Quebec

Known as a casse-croute (snack bar), Patate Ben-Venue proves that French Fries are best in Quebec. Fine cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and corn dogs, too

Perly’s | Jewish Deli Reborn | Richmond, VA

Perly's is a reborn vintage deli that serves traditional Jewish fare with modern upgrades, clever twists, a spirit of fun, and dedication to high-quality ingredients.
Richmond, VA

Pete’s Hot Dog Shop

For well under $10, lunch at Pete's on chili dogs, fried pierogies and a carton of chocolate milk: a soulful taste of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.

Pilot Butte Drive-in

The Pilot Butte Burger is an 80s vision of the 50s with burgers the size of the buttes and carhop service. * CLOSED *
Bend, OR

Pink’s Hot Dogs

Pink's of Los Angeles, California, serves a beautiful all-beef, natural-casing hot dog topped with mustard, raw onions and a spill of dark, meaty chili.
Los Angeles, CA

Pittsburgh Willy’s

Pittsburgh Willy's is owned by Steel City native Randy Walters, whose menu includes pierogies and the Wild Willy, a 1/4-pound hot dog topped with chipped ham.

Pitty’s

Pitty’s of Tulare, Calilfornia, feels like a family backyard BBQ, except for the fact that you eat inside an airplane.

Poochie’s | Chicago Red Hot At Its Best In Skokie, IL

Poochie's serves the all-beef Chicago red hot (hot dog) at its best. Char dogs are a good crusty alternative. Great French fries, too!

Poor Boy Lloyd’s

A well-worn Creole cafe in the heart of Downtown Baton Rouge, Poor Boy Lloyd's serves textbook po boys & cannon Louisiana cooking with frosted chalices of beer.
Baton Rouge, LA

Primal Cuts

Bend, Oregon's Primal Cuts is an artisan butcher making thoughtful sandwiches from house-cured products. Get the “porkstrami.”
Bend, OR

Rawley’s

Rawley’s is a Connecticut gold coast hot dog shack serving deep-fried blue ribbon red hots finished on a griddle so their skins turn crusty.
Fairfield, CT

Red Hot

An inconspicuous hole in the wall specializing in wildly dressed hot dogs and local brews, Red Hot is a popular local hangout on Tacoma's 6th Avenue.
Tacoma, WA

RO’s Restaurant

R&O's is an out-of-the-way Italian-Creole family restaurant serving some of Louisiana’s best sandwiches and superb shrimp remoulade.

Roast Grill

A no-frills diner with a menu limited to one single entree -- hot dogs (with chili and onions), Raleigh's Roast Grill is a living museum of urban-eats history.
Raleigh, NC

Rough House

On the Abbeville, South Carolina, town square, Rough House is a vintage cafe and pool hall serving oinky hot dogs and zesty pork/beef hash. Ice cream, too.

Rubi’s Coffee & Sandwiches

In back of a cheese shop, Rubi's takes advantage of the fancy products sold at the front of the building. Grilled cheese heaven!

Rutt’s Hut

Rutt's Hut hot dogs are called rippers because their skin tears and crinkles when they're deep fried. With spicy-sweet relish, a New Jersey best.
Clifton, NJ

Saw’s BBQ

Cultivated juke-joint ambience and well-prepared BBQ fulfill Saw's intention of being an "upscale dive" in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood.

Short Leash Hot Dogs | Wonderful Weird Wieners of Phoenix

Creative hot dog variations are the specialty of this clever Phoenix restaurant. If Short Leash doesn't have a wiener you like, you don't like wieners.
Phoenix, AZ

Simones Hot Dog Stand

A small corner restaurant that's been a favorite among Maine diner fans for over a century. Bright pink dogs put Simones' on the Roadfood map.

Solvang Restaurant

Solvang Restaurant is a village favorite Danish diner specializing in aebelskivers (spherical pancakes) and house made sausages.

Sports Center

Half-pound hamburgers and hand-breaded onion rings are excellent edibles in the Sports Center, a timeworn billiards parlor / bar on Augusta's Broad Street.
Augusta, GA

Spud Dog

Creativity rules at Macon's Spud Dog: excellent wieners and sausages with outlandish toppings and big baked potatoes stuffed with meats & veggies. * CLOSED *
Macon, GA

Steven’s Barbecue

Steven's is a BBQ dive in genteel downtown Greenwood, Mississippi, featuring Memphis style ribs, Delta hot tamales, and fabulous chocolate cake.
Greenwood, MS

Stewart’s Original Hot Dogs

Stewart's is a West Virginia landmark known for little weenies served in steamed buns topped with secret-recipe chili, mustard, onions and creamy cole slaw.

Super Duper Weenie

A firm-fleshed local hot dog, split & grilled, is served with homemade condiments. Whatever you eat at Super Duper Weenie, get French Fries. They're the best.
Fairfield, CT

Superdawg Drive-In

Of all the great hot dog joints in Chicago, Superdawg might be the greatest. It's certainly the most fun, and the dogs (& burgers & shakes) are unsurpassed.
Chicago, IL

Swanky Frank’s

** THIS RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED ** Swanky Frank's is a highway hot dog restaurant serving raunchy-good deep-fried wieners to travelers seeking cheap eats in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Norwalk, CT

Ted’s Hot Dogs

Ted's is a Buffalo, New York, treasure, its charcoal-grilled hot dogs with hot sauce, a side of O-rings, and a loganberry a great American meal.
Buffalo, NY

Ted’s Hot Dogs

All the Buffalo-area favorites are at Ted's of Tucson: charcoal-grilled, poked, and slashed Sahlen's hot dogs with hot sauce along with fresh-cut onion rings.

Teo’s

Teo’s legendary hot dogs, a mere four inches long, come ladled with chili or just a line of mustard. Best-kept secret: thin cheeseburger served on white toast.

Texas Hot

For nearly a century (since 1921), Texas Hot has been serving grilled hot dogs topped with fine-grained mild chili, minced raw onions, and yellow mustard.

The Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe

At Frisco’s Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe, you can enjoy comfort food like butter-crisped eggy bread and rich biscuits and gravy at 9,097 feet.

The Doggy Door

The Doggy Door is a shack located amidst Santa Barbara’s best wine-tasting rooms. Menu: creative hot dogs topped with chips.

The Knack

The Knack is a fresh take on the Cape Cod roadside stand, offering appealing updates to traditional clam shack and drive-in fare.

The Port Drive-In

Chicago style hot dogs sided by freshly brewed root beer or a classic green river make the Port Drive-In a welcome Indiana stop.

The Spot

Beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, the glamor of Hollywood. All of these are nearly synonymous with Southern California. But longtime residents know it’s the food that plays such an integral part of our culture. The love of food extends far beyond Angelinos — into the valleys, the mountain ski towns, and the nearly endless beachside communities. … Continue reading The Spot

Tommy’s Italian Sausage and Hot Dogs

Tommy's is a take-out storefront that makes Newark-style hot dogs: grilled and packed into a big round of bread along with fried potatoes, onions and peppers.

Tony Packo’s

A national icon, Toledo's Tony Packo's serves Hungarian hot dogs plus chicken paprikas, stuffed cabbage, and dumplings. Atmo is laid-back and comfortable.
Toledo, OH

Tony’s Burgers | Best Mile High Hamburgers in California

Spectacular mile-high hamburgers dressed and loaded every which way make Tony's a Cathedral City destination for adventurous eaters in search of extremes.
Cathedral City, CA

Top Dog

Plump, flavorful franks with snappy skin are the joys of Top Dog, a Connecticut roadside attraction made from a vintage Checker cab and Airstream trailer.

Tubby’s Ice Cream

Tubby’s has been churning out some of Maine’s best ice cream since 2001. It also has a full menu of burgers, lobster rolls and phenomenal hot dogs.

Voss’ Bar-B-Q

At Voss the barbecue is sliced beef piled into a bun and topped with sauce. The sandwiches are mellow and enjoyable, and a real taste of upstate NY.

Walter’s

Mamaroneck, New York: Walter's pork-beef-veal hot dogs are grilled to crusty succulence. With house mustard, they're among America's most beloved wieners.

White Hut

The White Hut of Springfield, Massachusetts is a quick/cheap-eats diner known for cheeseburgers & hot dogs.

Wiener World

Wiener World is a Pittsburgh hot dog restaurant with street-smart ambience and a selection of regular hot dogs, all-beef hot dogs and firm-bodied kielbasas.
Pittsburgh, PA

Wiener’s Circle

The brash & sassy Wiener's Circle serves Chicago-style all-beef hot dogs topped with flawless condiments. French fries are some of the city's best.
Chicago, IL

Wolfy’s: No frills Chicago style street food

At the big sign of the frankfurter at Wolfy's, count on classic Chicago street food, including great all-beef hot dogs served fast and with plenty of sass.
Chicago, IL

Yesterdog

Yesterdog's saucy toppings make for good, sloppy eating. The namesake house special is topped with chili and grated pickles. A Grand Rapids one-of-a-kind!

Yocco’s Hot Dog King

Browned and crusty Hatfield franks are topped with onion, mustard and Yocco's famous spicy sauce. An irresistible combo in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Allentown, PA

Young Tea

Seattle's Young Tea uses no artificial flavors or sweeteners to create its teas, which deliver pure, fresh-tea taste with more subtle flavor agents.
Seattle, WA

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