Hot dogs don’t get much love from today’s salmon-and-salad healthy eating crowd. Luckily, today is devoted to enjoying the American essential from sunup to sundown.
At Jake’s Burger’s and Beer, the Hot Dawg is a quarter pound of 100% Black Angus beef topped with mustard and chopped onions. Chili and cheddar cheese are optional, and it all goes on Jake’s fresh-baked poppy seed bun. Jake’s also offers the Flaming Dawg, a sausage hot dog stuffed with jalapenos and cheddar cheese. Toppings include Monterey Jack, pico de gallo and hot mustard. 6606 Skillman.
JG’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers features an all beef hot dog and a chili cheese option. Jalapenos, grilled onions are available extras. 12101 Greenville #109.
The hot dog at Keller’s Drive-In is as old school as baseball and swimming holes. For less than two bucks you can enjoy a dog with mustard and grilled onions. Cheese, chili and jalapenos are a few cents extra. 6537 E. Northwest Highway.
Hat Creek Burger Company is best-known for its hamburgers, but their Hat Dog is available on the kid’s menu for the young and young-at-heart. The dog comes with a drink and your choice of fries, apples or fruit cup. 8185 Walnut Hill #1400.