Question: Where Can You Get A Good Hotdog (not a chain)

[alabama mike1]

I like a hotdog every now and then. I’m pretty simple with the condiments, yellow mustard, dill pickle slices and chili (sauce in Ohio). Where is a good place to get a hotdog that IS NOT a chain restaurant?

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I like a hotdog every now and then. I’m pretty simple with the condiments, yellow mustard, dill pickle slices and chili (sauce in Ohio). Where is a good place to get a hotdog that IS NOT a chain restaurant?

Jacob's Java in Marietta Georgia. Chicago Dogs, Chilli Dogs (Chicago Chilli), or anyway you want it. Also Polish dogs. Also, also, Italian beef sandwich.

He also has smoothies (non dairy) and obviously coffee.

 

[Bazza]

I love the ones I make at home.

OM all beef bun-length cooked in my toaster oven.

Paired with a fresh potato hot dog bun.

Garnished with yellow mustard and relish (sweet or dill).

Every now and then I will substitute cole slaw for the relish.

Yum!

 

[BamaHoHo]

Baton Rouge

 

[Bamaro]

Local (MD) grocery stores

 

[Bodhisattva]

There's a hole-in-the-wall shop called Hot Dog Hut in Jax Beach that has just about every kind of hotdog to choose from. On the beach side of A1A. Simple and good.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I remember a place in downtown Birmingham that was a literal hole in the wall. Cannot remember the name. Doubt it is even there anymore.

 

[BamaMoon]

As long as it's "all beef" I don't really care where it's from.

Bang for a buck, literally, is the hot dog combo at Sams. $1.50!

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

I remember a place in downtown Birmingham that was a literal hole in the wall. Cannot remember the name. Doubt it is even there anymore.

Gus's....... Still there. Still the same.

 

[Bodhisattva]

Gus's....... Still there. Still the same.

Never been there, but I see that the little shop first opened in 1947 by a Greek immigrant. I absolutely love venerable mom-and-pop shops. Even better if it is from an immigrant who has embraced the American Dream. Love it!

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Never been there, but I see that the little shop first opened in 1947 by a Greek immigrant. I absolutely love venerable mom-and-pop shops. Even better if it is from an immigrant who has embraced the American Dream. Love it!

been about 26 years for me since I went. I remember it being great. Found it completely by accident.

 

[lowend]

Chris’s Hotdogs

Never been there, but I see that the little shop first opened in 1947 by a Greek immigrant.

Quite a few of Birmingham's historical landmark restaurants were started by Greeks, particularly barbecue. It's a fascinating study.

Also, to keep it on topic, Chris's Hotdogs on Dexter Avenue in Montgomery. Sitting at the foot of Goat Hill, it's been an institution for lawmakers for decades.

 

[BamaHoHo]

Chris’ Famous Hotdogs, right down the street from the Capitol in Montgomery.

 

[Bazza]

If you want one Chicago style and are in the Daytona area:

JoJo's Pizza Tastes of Chicago

jojostastesofchicago.com

Chicago Dog
$6.59
Vienna All Beef Hot Dog on a Steamed Poppyseed Bun. Topped with Mustard, Relish, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Spear, Sport Peppers, & Celery Salt.

 

[Bodhisattva]

If you want one Chicago style and are in the Daytona area:

JoJo's Pizza Tastes of Chicago

jojostastesofchicago.com

Chicago Dog
$6.59
Vienna All Beef Hot Dog on a Steamed Poppyseed Bun. Topped with Mustard, Relish, Tomato, Onion, Pickle Spear, Sport Peppers, & Celery Salt.

I go through Daytona periodically on the way to points south. I'll try to remember this place if I'm there around lunch time.