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Sun’s out, buns out — hot dog buns, that is. From community grill outs to baseball game brats, summer really is the season of the hot dog. That’s why we’ve rounded up seven local spots to get your frank fix.
Weenie Wonder, 6562 Riverside Dr.
- This new fast-casual Bridge Park spot has hot dog toppings like mac and cheese, buffalo chicken, and Cool Ranch Doritos.
- Pro tip: Since today is National Hot Dog Day, enjoy BOGO hot dogs all day long.
Tasty Dawg, 107 S. High St.
- A variety of bun options are available like a Bavarian pretzel bun, torano roll, or a poppy seed bun as well as unique combos like the “South of the Border Dawg” and the “Pizza Dawg.”
- Pro tip: You can ditch the bun and have a “Dawg Bowl” salad with hot dog bites and veggies over a bed of lettuce.
Hot Dog Wally’s, 264 W. Lane Ave.
- Start with a beef or pork hot dog, spicy dog, or jalapeño and cheese hot dog before adding standard topping options like relish, onion, and cheese.
- Pro tip: For all home football games, Hot Dog Wally’s stays open until 10 p.m.
The “Flamin’ Frank” at Dirty Frank’s is topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos | Photo by @dirtyfranksdogs
Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace, 248 S. 4th St.
- Choose from 30+ hot dog options including the “Picnic Table” with baked beans, coleslaw, relish, and crushed potato chips, or the “Woah, Nellie!” with pulled beef brisket and barbecue sauce.
- Pro tips: Hot dogs topped with bacon can be substituted for veggie bacon + featured hot dogs and fries are $5 each week for Wiener Wednesday.
Myungrang Hotdog, 850 N. High St.
- These Korean-style corn dogs are dipped in a crispy batter or deep fried with potato cubes for an extra crunch.
- Pro tip: Meatless options are available, and cheese lovers can enjoy a deep fried mozzarella dog.
Village Coney, 418 E. Whittier St.
- Classic coney dogs with lots of cheese are the staple on the menu.
- Pro tip: Coney dogs are $2 every Monday.
Dad’s Coneys & Wraps, 1335 Dublin Rd.
- They have perfected a small hot dog menu of original coney dogs, coney dogs with cheese, all beef hot dogs, or slaw dogs.
- Pro tip: Add Dad’s Coney Sauce to your dogs for some extra flavor.
If you’re more of the cookout type, don’t forget to invite us to the neighborhood barbecue + stock up on these essentials before firing up the grill.
