Top 7 Places to Get Hot Dogs In Phoenix

Sure, you can find delicious dogs in every ballpark, but here are the top 7 best restaurants to get hot dogs in metropolitan Phoenix and you will be amused to see the number of ways one can dress up a simple hot dog!

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The Valley of the sun is met with city winds at this Arcadia landmark, which has been serving sandwiches, buffalo wings, burgers, salads and much more. But, If you are craving for a classic Chicago hot dog, Chicago Hamburger Company is the place to be. You can choose from cheddar, chili, Vienna, Chilli cheese, Polish or the famous Firedog which is made with a polish sausage seasoned with cayenne pepper.

Chicago Hamburger company was started by Pappanduros, who grew up near Chicago watching Chicago cubs, admits that there's no such thing as Chicago Hamburger. He had just made up that name. Pappanduro Burgers are basically a riff off White Castle sliders which were sold to the west only in frozen form. The sliders in Chicago Hamburger Company keeps one wanting more with its buttery, crumbly with grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and pickle. The Hot dogs with green pickle relish, poppy seed roll to soak the mustard, spicy peppers and pepperoncini, chili cheese dog underneath all of this.

Chicago Hamburger Company is located at 3749 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Reserve a giant north-facing window-side table for great ambiance and view of the TV from the table.

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Short Leash hot dogs and rollover doughnuts started out as a food truck that led to a brick and mortar location is now a big dawg house serving the classic hot dog with a gourmet twist. They serve natural, gluten and nitrate-free signature hot dogs which include a spicy link, all-beef, bratwurst, chicken, apple Gouda and vegetables, all served on the naan bread.

Various options as toppings are available like the olive, dresses with sauerkraut, sunny with grilled pears ( or seasonal fruits), Swiss and 1000 island dressing, arugula, goat cheese, and honey, prosciutto, etc. Their menu also offers interpretative options like bratwurst stuffed pretzel with sauerkraut, onion, bacon, Swiss and spicy mustard.

They have a kids menu which includes Polka dot casserole which is made with mac and cheese and chopped beef dog. you can pair it with a side salad, potato chips or killer cheese curds with crackerjack bits. Each hot dog costs $9. They are a dog-friendly outlet and they also keep treats for them in the patio. Their signature dish is ' The Bear'.

You can choose your liking of meat that is bratwurst, regular, spicy beef hot, all-beef, chicken or vegetarian which will be served with peanut butter, bacon, smoked Gouda, cracker Jack, barbecue sauce, all wrapped in Naan bread. As a result, you will taste a sweet, smoky, nutty treat that satisfies all your taste buds from the bite to the last. The combination may seem very disturbing and confusing but discovering the deliciousness in this combo is what makes the bear so enjoyable and tasty. You can pair it with a side salad, cheese curds, potato chips, and crackerjack bits.

Short Leash Hot Dogs & Rollover Donuts is located on 4221 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. They are open every day, Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 9 pm. They also offer happy hour specials.

If you're craving for some delicious hot dogs late at night then Nogales hot dogs are the place to be. Nogales Hot Dogs is a popular food stand that is set up in a parking lot near 20th street and Indian school road is no-frills, a roadside attraction that attracts late-night crowd for its hot dogs. Their signature dish is the Sonoran Dog which is mesquite smoked, wrapped with bacon, onions, tomatoes, pinto beans and mayonnaise, which is then sprinkled with cotija cheese.

If you want to get more adventurous and load up on more toppings, you can go to the condiment bar which is loaded with chilies, mushrooms, cilantro, cheese, and different salsas. It is best-enjoyed piping hot on the spot. You can make a combo with drinks like coke, sprite, jarritos and other traditional drinks. Owner Pablo Perez, who has been doing the Sonoran hot dog for over a decade now, will make a perfect hot dog for you into the late evening.

Nogales Hot Dogs is located on 1945 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. It is open from 6:30 pm to 12 am every day. They accept credit cards and take-outs.

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Simon's Hot Dogs was started by a couple of Felipe and Marcela Roldan from their house Kitchen. The New York style, Chicago style hot dog and Sonoran style hot dog are famous in Arizona but Simon's hot dog is best known for its Colombian style hot dog which is topped with sweet pineapple, Simon sauce ( Thousand Island doctored with mustard), capped with crushed potato chips, all on a freshly baked steamed bun.

Their menu also has different dishes like vegan or beef salchipapas which is french fries topped with sliced sausage and Simon sauce ( Price: $ 3.95), vegan ceviche with tortilla chips ( Price :$5.95), maicitos which is a mix of different kinds of cheese with sweet corn ( Price : 5.95 ) and their very special Colombian sodas ( price : $2.49).

If you want to try other Frankfurter flavors, they offer flavors like Tokyo Madness which is teriyaki onions, wasabi mayo, and toasted sushi nori ; the Cowboy which is made with homemade beef or vegetable chili, cheese and Simon's sauce and the very special Hola Amigo with avocado, cream cheese and tahini, banana peppers and jalapenos with Simon sauce. Meanwhile, you can have German bratwurst with brown mustard, wasabi mayo, and peppers. If you want to make a combo with a dog or brat, you can pay $2.99 for fries and a drink to go with it.

Simon's Hot Dog is located on 4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

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It's considered a very good sign when you see a huge crowd in a restaurant at 1:30 in the afternoon. Jimmy's Hot Dogs located in South Phoenix has a steady group of customers chatting and having their hot dogs. Jimmy's Hot dogs is a small corner restaurant that attracts customers with its bright red awning wrapped around the building.

The founder Jimmy Makris started with a pushcart in Easton in 1908 which later improved and he opened a stand at the Union Square in Phillips burg in 1910. Legend has it that soldiers returning from world war 2, even before going to their wives and children stopped at Jimmy's Hot dog for their signature dish. Frank Bounoutas and John Apostolopoulos, the current owners, emigrated from Greece and worked for Markis and opened a joint in Palmer Township in 1991.

A classic Hot dog at Jimmy's cost $3.35 which includes fresh-cut fries and a drink. Mustard, onion, relish, pickle, tomato, celery salt, short peppers are added on the hot dog. You can add an extra dollar for two hot dogs in your bun making it a double dog. The most frequently ordered hot dog in Jimmy's hot dog is the chili hot dog with chili cheese fries, Italian beef dog and Chicago style dog.

The bun is steamed and sealed in wax paper, once it's unwrapped the roll has soaked in the heat and mouth-watering flavors. The Key to the whole experience is the dill pickles which are made just for them. They are cut in half, kept shorter than the dog and the bun. But manages to be a part of every bite you take.

Jimmy's Hot Dogs is located at 4022 E Broadway road Suite 101 in Phoenix. They are open from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday.

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Portillo's Hot Dogs is a Chicago based restaurant that is opened in Phoenix. It is a 9000 square foot restaurant with diner themed interiors which is inspired from the 1950's and 1960s. It provides seating for 200 guests, a patio and a double lane drive-through. Portillo's Hot Dogs serves chili, salads, and milkshakes. They serve all-beef Vienna dogs Chicago style polish.

Their famous Jumbo hot dog " dragged through the garden" is served with mustard, celery salt, relish, sliced red ripe tomatoes, freshly chopped onions, kosher pickle and sport peppers piled onto a freshly steamed poppy seed bun. Customers also choose Jumbo Chilli cheese dog which is served with chili, raw onions and cheese.

Portillo's Hot dog serves hot dog kits if you want to make one at home which comes with 10 all-beef Portillo's Chicago hot dogs, 10 poppy seed buns, 9 oz of yellow mustard, 6 oz of green relish, 6 oz of sport peppers and celery salt with Portillo's bun and cooking instructions. which can be a perfect gift for your relatives and friends who love Portillo's hot dogs but have moved far away.

Portillo's Hot Dog is located at two locations in Phoenix, 65 S McClintock Dr., Tempe (480) 967-7988 and 10574 N 90th St. , Scottsdale ( 480) 451 2888 which is open.

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Detroit Coney Grill has a made from scratch menu. All the hot dogs are hand-tied and rolled made with premium cuts of beef and encased in an all-natural sheepskin. Established in 2013, the Detroit Coney Grill is famous for its Detroit Coney Dog or the Detroit Coney Dog with loose meat, dressed with chili, onions, and mustard. Detroit Coney Grill grinds their own beef for all of their burgers. You can also choose from other options such as flint Coney dog which is topped with loose meat sauce, onions and mustard. All the hot dogs are accompanied by hand-cut fries made from Idaho potatoes and washed down with another Detroit staple, a Faygo pop. The chili cheese fries are must add-ons. The place is kept clean with a friendly staff.

Detroit Coney Grill is located at two locations 16 W Adam Street, Phoenix (602) 253-0292 and 930 W. Broadway Road, Tempe (480) 219-7430. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm. They also offer catering services for special occasions. They also deliver the food with a fee of $ 2.99.