20 best hot dogs in New York City 

20 best hot dogs in New York City

Street food in New York is synonymous with hot dogs. Easy to hold and delicious, hot dogs were initially sold alongside the beach of Coney Island. Now, the humble snack has found its way to every street corner of New York City and menus of many high-end bars, restaurants, and pubs. Here, we have a list of the 20 best places to enjoy hot dogs.

20. Santa Salsa

The Bushwick rive could be fun, with some uptown funk, disco balls, and delicious bites. The hot dogs served here are packed with bacon, a tasty cilantro sauce, and a garnish of potato chips. There are veg options as they replace the meat with alternatives like carrots and fried queso.

19. La Perrada de Chalo

The unique and interesting choice of toppings makes La Perrada de Chalo stand out from others. From pineapples to eggs, the Colombian joint offers delicious hot dogs with various sauces and garnishes of potato crisps. The zesty Mexicano hot dog is one to try out.

18. Old Town Bar and Restaurant

While it has many variations of the iconic street food, the original recipe rules this humble tavern. You can try their chili dog arranged neatly on the toasted bread with red kidney beans and beef chili, along with a generous garnish of cheddar cheese.

17. Schaller's Stube

A street-side counter on the Upper East Side, Schaller's Stube is managed by Jeremy Schaller. He is the third generation of the Schaller family, looking after the counter. Try out their chicken brats, bratwursts and cheddar brats. A lot can fit in the bun here at Schaller's Stube.

16. Huertas

Located in the East Village, this abode features a 'Basque dog' available during happy hours. It consists of a chistorra sausage with piquillo mustard and aioli between Martin's potato roll. It's a must-visit for all hot dog lovers!

15. Dickson's Farmstand Meats

An absolute paradise for meat lovers! Owner Jacob sources meat from local retailers and sells it at his shop in Chelsea market. Try their jumbo-sized homemade beef and pork hot dog. The meat is smoked over hickory and applewood, which adds to the flavors.

14. Katz's Delicatessen

Located on the Lower East Side, the legendary food joint is well-known for its originality and simplicity. Along with many available options at the deli, their all-beef frankfurter with a topping of golden mustard is a must-try here! It is also one of New York's oldest deli.

13. Prontito

This humble Colombian joint has made its name by selling rich and heavy hot dogs that are big enough to satiate your hunger. Their hot dogs are smothered with crispy bacon, pineapple sauce, cheese, coleslaw, salsa, crushed potato chips, and whatnot! Enjoy a variety of drinks and other snacks available at the joint.

12. Pastrami Queen

Located on the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side, Pastrami Queen is famous for its giant Pastrami sandwiches. However, after being named by NY Eater as one of the best places in New York for having hot dogs, the food joint rose to popularity as people started rushing here to try out their delicious hot dogs.

11. Jongro Rice Hot Dog

So, we have a Korean mini-chain that serves delicious corn dogs. Choose from a wide variety of spicy and sweet toppings. Enjoy the savory goodness of mozzarella cheese covered with crispy, crumbled ramen noodles. Served in a stick, enjoy hot dogs with a Korean twist.

10. Rudy's Bar and Grill

A cozy pub in Hell's Kitchen in New York City, Rudy's Bar and Grill is the perfect place to chill with your friends and colleagues. Here, grab a beer and a classic hot dog. While pubs and restaurants have increased the price of their servings, Rudy's still offers a delicious hot dog at $3 only.

9. Feltman's Kitchen

It is Nathan's who is usually credited with making the snack famous, but few people know that Charles Feltman was the one who invented the hot dog in 1867 in Coney Island. Enjoy their classic hot dogs with onions, mustard, cheddar cheese, chili, and even vodka sauce.

8. PDT

Philip Kirschen Clark has made his mark on this cocktail joint's menu in the form of his delicious hot dog. His Scandinavian roots have helped me create a masterpiece in the form of an all-beef wiener that has been pickled in apple cider vinegar. It is combined with mustard greens and a relish.

7. Crif dogs

Savor a wide variety of hot dogs at Crif Dogs and wash them down with a drink. One of their most famous items on the menu is the Tsunami hot dog. Enjoy teriyaki, bacon-wrapped sausages, diced pineapple, and a fine garnish of scallions. There is a veg dog on the menu for vegetarians.

6. Emmett's

Placed central at Soho, this is a Chicago-style pizza joint. While you may be hesitant to try their deep-dish pizza, we bet you will love their Chicago-style hot dogs. Their Vienna beef hot dog is a famous item that consists of neon-green relish, pickle spear, diced onions, and tomatoes.

5. Sabrett's hot dogs

Walk into the streets of Manhattan, and chances are you might come across Sabrett's hot dog cart. Believed to be the official hot dogs of Madison Square Garden, you can recognize them by spotting blue and yellow umbrellas. In terms of the menu, the possibilities are endless, but you might try the classic ones.

4. Kings of Kobe

Tired of a classic? Want to twist things up and try something crazy? Here is a refreshing twist on hot dogs in the form of a bacon-wrapped hot dog. Also, try out their fried hot dog along with other varieties to spice up your hot dog appetite. It's a must-visit.

3. Nathan's Famous

A former employee at Feltman's created his own hot dog and a legacy, too. The much-celebrated joint has multiple locations. His hot dogs have now become a household name. Nathan's organizes an International Hot Dog eating contest, which is attended by around 35,000 people.

2. Dog Day Afternoon

Does the name sound familiar to you? That is because a film of the same name was shot in the same block where the food joint is. They have been serving delicious hot dogs to Brooklynites for quite some time. Ingredients like vinegar sport peppers, and Kosher pickles make their hot dogs different from all.

1. The Portrait Bar

Food and luxury are present at this high-end bar with cocktails, appetizers, and mouth-watering delicacies. Situated in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, their hot dog 'au poivre' is with pickled onions and potatoes. Their hot dog is, what you can say is 'quite classy.'