20 best hot dogs spots in New York

20 best hot dog spots in New York

Hot dogs, OG name Frankfurt as it originated in Frankfurt city, are a very popular American street food that is available in food stands to big restaurants, each served in its own unique way. In New York, you can get

20. Mile End Deli - Hoyt St

This small food spot serves Canadian and Jewish cuisines along with classic breakfast, brunch, and lunch items. The popular items for Mile End Deli include their poutine, smoked meat sandwich, etc. Though not their popular item, they are said to serve good hot dogs.

19. Papaya King - Manhattan

This Reddit-recommended place in the Upper East Side of Manhattan offers a lot of topping options for your hot dogs. They also serve drinks like papaya pina colada to wash down your hot dog. Their most recommended item is the $12 combo which consists of two hot dogs and a tropical juice.

18. Old Town Bar & Restaurant - E 18th St

Along with a great selection of drinks, this old bar in Manhattan also serves good-quality burgers and hot dogs. The interior of the bar also provides a good vibe to spend time alone or with friends. Their most recommended items include chicken wings, onion rings, and Bison Burger.

17. Nathan's Famous- Coney Island

Nathan's famous is often recommended by many solely because of the experience and nostalgia associated with it. Nathan's is also known for its hot dog-eating competition which is held once a year. Their hot dogs are also known to be of decent quality.

16. Pastrami Queen - Manhattan

A Jewish deli located in Upper East Side Manhattan, this place serves hotdogs and a variety of sandwiches. Though their most popular dish is the pastrami sandwich, known for its tender and flavorful pastrami, the hotdogs are also considered top-notch by many.

15. Kings of Kobe - W 42nd St

For $55 this steak house serves unlimited fries and steaks from Sundays to Tuesdays, but if that is not what you want they also have other items including their popular Wagyu burgers and Wagyu hot dogs. They are mostly known for their high-quality wagyu beef.

14. Prontito - Forley St

Colombian restaurant is not an exclusive hot dog place but is known to serve really good hot dogs, as well as their portion size. Their hot dog is served with a good quantity of potato chips, bacon, slaw, and other toppings alongside sauces and condiments. One of the other popular dishes at Prontito is their chicken burger.

13. PDT - Manhattan

PDT aka Please Don't Tell is a cocktail bar in Manhattan that is known for its cocktails as well as hot dogs. According to Asanga Manamperi on Google Reviews," Drinks were excellent and the exclusive hot dogs were delicious (the David Chang dog is a must). I will be back. Waited so many years to visit and it lived up to my expectations"

12. Gray's Papaya - Broadway

If you look up the best places in New York to get hotdogs, you will find that more than one person recommends Gray's. They are known to sell cheap and good hot dogs and tropical fruit juices. You may have to pay extra for condiments like mayo and chili.

11. Crif Dogs - St Marks Pl

Though there might be disagreements and mixed reviews on the taste of the hot dogs, their toppings seem to be a great hit among customers. They offer different varieties of hot dogs like everything bagel dog, chili dog, Chihuahua dog, etc. Though they do have other items like fries, tater tots, etc the most popular dish is the hot dog.

10. Schwaller Stube - 2nd Ave

Most people who had a hot dog from Schwaller's only have good things to say about their hotdogs- they are described as juicy, and perfectly cooked. But, what some don't like is the price, so unless you are ready to spend more than $10 on hotdogs this is not for you, otherwise, go right ahead.

9. The Portrait Bar - The Fifth Avenue Hotel

Primarily serving cocktails and small bar bites, you won't expect the bar to have hot dogs, but they do and they are called “au poivre" and are served with pickled onions and crispy potatoes. Though not many recommend that you visit this place solely for the hot dogs, the hot dogs are worth getting if you are visiting the place.

8. Dickson’s Farmstand Meats - Chelsea Market

This is not just a food stand or restaurant like the many others on the list, dickson's as the name suggests also sells fresh meat you can buy for your preparation. Coming to pre-cooked foods they sell rotisserie chicken, sandwiches as well as hot dogs. Along with their homemade dogs, their fries are also popular among customers.

7. Jongro Rice Hot Dog - Koreatown

If you are craving something more than just a regular hot dog give Jongro a chance. They serve multiple variations of a popular Korean street food called the Korean rice dog, where usually a hot dog is wrapped in sticky rice flour batter before frying. Their popular item is the Potato Mozzarella dog.

6. Katz’s Delicatessen - E Houston St

This old deli counter has to offer you more than just their most-loved item, hot dogs, Their sandwiches are quite popular among customers. The one flaw is the wait time and the possible rush, but it is said that food is worth the time and money you spend. Their most recommended items, other than the hotdogs, are Pastrami Sandwich and Reuben Sandwich.

5. Santa Salsa - Brooklyn

This Venezuelan street food and bar can satisfy your hot dog cravings even if you are vegan or vegetarian because they have interesting vegan and vegetarian options for hot dogs. The food is supposed to be so good it made a Google reviewer wish they could visit Venezuela.

4. Bobbi's Italian beef - Smith St

This name also popped up in Reddit on the question of best hotdogs in NYC, and the online reviews also say the same. Their popular time is the Chicago-style hot dogs, served with a lot of toppings. Other popular items from their menu include tater tots, Italian beef, etc.

3. Dominick's Hot Dog Truck -Woodhaven Blvd

Yet another recommendation scourged from the depths of Reddit. You can get a hot dog with the topping of your choice for just $4. According to a Google review by CL G, they also have a "second truck that sells Philly cheesesteaks and sausages". Their most recommended item is a hot dog with tomato and onion.

2. Rudy’s Bar & Grill - 9th Ave

A place known for its free hot dogs and cheap drinks. Everybody who reviewed the place emphasized to not forget to get the free hot dogs with your order. It can get quite busy in the evenings, so if you prefer quietness, you might wanna visit during the day. They are cash only, so don't forget to carry cash.

1. Dog Day After Noon - Brooklyn (4.8/4.8)

Sharing its name with the 1975 crime movie, Dog Dayu After Noon is also located in the same area where the Pacino movie was filmed. Specializes in selling hot dogs in different varieties, such as chili, Chicago style, and vegan. Their most popular items are the Chicago dogs and chili dogs.