{"id":16800,"date":"2023-07-18T16:47:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T16:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=16800"},"modified":"2023-08-10T14:53:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T14:53:45","slug":"best-cities-hot-dog-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-cities-hot-dog-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"2023\u2019s Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where can you relish the juiciest, most delicious wieners?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark National Hot Dog Day on July 19, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\">Lawn Love<\/a> ranked 2023&#8217;s Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on nine indicators of a \u201ctop dog\u201d city, such as access to hot dog vendors, consumer ratings, topping contest awards, and whether a city hosts a hot dog eating competition.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the wieners and losers of our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"in-this-article\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City rankings + infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#top-5\">Top 5 close up<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Key insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Expert take<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Behind the ranking<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Honorable mentions<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rankings\"><span id=\"city-rankings-infographic\">City rankings&nbsp;+ Infographic<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"7b93d1c5-8346-4057-8848-45b9c504decb\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Ranking Table - 2023&amp;#39;s Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1652\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers, a ranking based on access to hot dog vendors, consumer ratings, topping contest awards, and whether a city hosts a hot dog eating competition\" class=\"wp-image-16834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic.png 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic-145x300.png 145w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic-496x1024.png 496w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic-768x1586.png 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic-744x1536.png 744w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-Hot-Dog-Lovers-Infographic-610x1260.png 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>For presentation purposes, not all ties may be displayed for some metrics above.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-5\"><span id=\"top-5-close-up\">Top 5 close up<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the slideshow below for highlights on each of our top five cities.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px\" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_b7670b47-2415-4dfc-a805-7a3ff5384172\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEW-YORK111.jpg\" alt=\"Morning light reflects across New York City\u2019s skyline.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>New York | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>65.89<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>8<br><strong>Consumer Satisfaction: <\/strong>3<br><strong>Competition Awards: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Popularity: <\/strong>1<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Classic New York hot dogs are simple \u2014 topped with mustard, sauerkraut, and onion relish or sauce. Get lunch at the original <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurants.nathansfamous.com\/locations\/#newyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nathan\u2019s Famous<\/a> on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn, or grab a Nathan\u2019s hot dog to keep you full during a Yankees game.\u00a0<br><br>Try tasty Hoyt dogs \u2014 beef franks with maple mustard \u2014 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mileenddeli.com\/lunchdinnermenu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mile End Delicatessen<\/a> in Brooklyn. If you\u2019re not in NYC, they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldbelly.com\/mile-end-deli\/18905-hoyt-dogs-8-pack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ship nationwide<\/a>.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/skyline-photo-of-empire-state-building-in-new-york-city-2190283\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roberto Vivancos<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/CHICAGO111.jpg\" alt=\"Two people bike along the water overlooking the Chicago skyline.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>Chicago | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>54.65<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>4<br><strong>Consumer Satisfaction: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Competition Awards: <\/strong>11<br><strong>Popularity: <\/strong>2<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Much like deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style dogs are thick with layers of toppings like relish, raw onion, sport peppers, and tomato. Find one at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wolfyshotdogs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolfy\u2019s<\/a>, a local legend since 1967.<br><br>Try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteatlas.com\/francheezie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Francheezie<\/a> \u2014 a beef hot dog that\u2019s split open, filled with cheese, wrapped in bacon, and then deep-fried \u2014 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bagelrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bagel Restaurant<\/a>.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/two-people-riding-bikes-3010969\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chait Goli<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Los-Angeles-CA-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Griffith Observatory stands atop a hill overlooking the Los Angeles skyline.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3: <\/strong>Los Angeles | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>53.90<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>41<br><strong>Consumer Satisfaction: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Competition Awards: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Popularity: <\/strong>5<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkshollywood.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pink\u2019s Hot Dogs<\/a> has been curbing Hollywood\u2019s hot dog cravings since 1939. The menu boasts a legendary chili dog, along with 39 other hot dog options, many of which are named after beloved celebrities and films.\u00a0<br><br>Get tickets for the ballpark to try the Dodger Dog, \u201cthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/2022\/07\/19\/dodger-dog-daily-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most iconic hot dog<\/a> in baseball.\u201d They even offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/laist.com\/news\/food\/a-new-vegan-dodger-dog-its-true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plant-based option<\/a> for vegan fans.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/white-and-brown-buildings-2709964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roberto Nickson<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Washington2.jpg\" alt=\"The Washington Monument overlooks stately buildings in Washington, DC.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Washington | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>38.14<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>19<br><strong>Consumer Satisfaction: <\/strong>19<br><strong>Competition Awards: <\/strong>11<br><strong>Popularity: <\/strong>3<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>A U Street staple since 1958, <a href=\"https:\/\/benschilibowl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben\u2019s Chili Bowl<\/a> still serves up their original homemade chili and <a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/visit-dc\/dc-signature-half-smoke-all-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">half-smokes<\/a> \u2014 a signature dish in the city. Lucky for out-of-towners, they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halfsmokes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ship a batch<\/a> right to your door.\u00a0<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/grey-concrete-buildings-2446915\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anna Lowe<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SAN-FRANCISCO111.jpg\" alt=\"A woman reads on a field looking over townhomes and skyscrapers in San Francisco.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>San Francisco | <strong>Overall score: <\/strong>38.12<br><br><strong>Access: <\/strong>2<br><strong>Consumer Satisfaction: <\/strong>51<br><strong>Competition Awards: <\/strong>11<br><strong>Popularity: <\/strong>8<br><br><strong>Local tips: <\/strong>Level up with a gourmet hot dog from <a href=\"https:\/\/umaihotdogs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umai Savoury Hot Dogs<\/a>.\u00a0<br>Sausage lovers should head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosamundesausagegrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rosamunde Sausage Grill<\/a> to try one of 15 varieties, including duck and fig, wild boar, and chicken cherry sausages.<br><br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-lying-on-white-textile-in-grass-field-during-daytime-61109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juan Salamanca<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>   <h2 id=\"key-insights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key insights<\/h2>    <h3 id=\"the-gist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The gist<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foodie rivals <strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 1) and <strong>Chicago<\/strong> (No. 2) finish at the top alongside other <strong>big cities<\/strong> like <strong>Los Angeles<\/strong> (No. 3) and <strong>Cincinnati<\/strong> (No. 6). These cities boil up <strong>high Access<\/strong> and <strong>Popularity<\/strong>, and offer <strong>original regional styles<\/strong> worth traveling to taste.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several <strong>mid-sized cities disappoint<\/strong>, with <strong>San Bernardino, California<\/strong> (No. 195), and <strong>St. Paul, Minnesota<\/strong> (No. 197), <strong>charring to the bottom<\/strong> alongside <strong>Boise, Idaho<\/strong>, in last place. These cities land at the end among smaller suburban regions, with <strong>sparse options<\/strong> for grabbing a tasty frankfurter.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"standout-stats\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout stats<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nobody beats Nathan\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 1) smokes the competition, with an <strong>11-point lead<\/strong> ahead of its <strong>red hot rival, Chicago<\/strong> (No. 2). NYC claims the <strong>highest Popularity<\/strong> and the <strong>highest number<\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/mustardmuseum.org\/wwmc\/2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>award-winning mustards<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beefy competition<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Chicago<\/strong> (No. 2) <strong>beats New York<\/strong> (No. 1) in <strong>Access<\/strong> and <strong>Consumer Satisfaction<\/strong>, with <strong>31 top-rated hot dog vendors<\/strong> offering tasty and abundant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/rebeccaholland\/2021\/07\/21\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chicago-style-hot-dogs\/?sh=4a8c2052473b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago-style<\/a> toppings \u2014 just don\u2019t expect to see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorker.com\/culture\/kitchen-notes\/the-unbreakable-rules-of-the-chicago-dog-and-when-to-bend-them\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ketchup<\/a> on the menu.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hot dog Empire<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Beyond NYC, <strong>New York State<\/strong> is a <strong>beacon<\/strong> for <strong>hot dog lovers<\/strong>. <strong>Rochester<\/strong> (No. 7) stands out as the only <strong>top-20<\/strong> city with a <strong>population below 300,000<\/strong>. Famous for <a href=\"https:\/\/rochistory.wordpress.com\/2021\/08\/26\/the-missing-link-the-origins-and-evolution-of-the-white-hot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white hots<\/a>, Rochester boasts the <strong>3rd-highest Access<\/strong> to hot dog vendors. Other Upstate underdogs include Troy <a href=\"https:\/\/slate.com\/human-interest\/2023\/01\/mini-chili-dogs-hotdogs-upstate-new-york-troy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mini chili dogs<\/a>, Plattsburgh\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehook.com\/article\/travel\/michigan-meat-sauce-hot-dog-upstate-new-york\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">michigan red hots<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwaylunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dirt dogs<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bountiful bangers<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Miami<\/strong> (No. 9) smokes up the <strong>best Access<\/strong> to hot dog vendors with <strong>1.36 per square mile<\/strong>. On the Pacific Coast, <strong>San Francisco<\/strong> (No. 5) enjoys the <strong>2nd-highest Access<\/strong> with <strong>1.02 vendors per square mile<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Casing California<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Los Angeles<\/strong> (No. 3) boasts the <strong>highest Consumer Satisfaction<\/strong> and <strong>Competition Awards<\/strong>. LA feasts with the <strong>highest number<\/strong> of <strong>top-rated<\/strong> hot dog <strong>vendors <\/strong>\u2014 <strong>41<\/strong> \u2014&nbsp; and claims the <strong>most <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hot-dog.org\/contests\/2022_hot_dog_ambassador_contest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hot Dog Ambassadors<\/strong><\/a> over the past three years.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Regional recipes<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 1) and <strong>Chicago<\/strong> (No. 2) might hold the best-recognized hot dog styles, but fans can find <strong>interesting regional takes<\/strong> nationwide. <strong>31 cities<\/strong> in our ranking serve up <strong>original hot dogs<\/strong> \u2014 from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newarkhappening.com\/restaurants\/foodie-guides\/italian-hot-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian dogs<\/a><strong> <\/strong>in <strong>Newark, New Jersey <\/strong>(No. 17), to <strong>Cleveland <\/strong>(No. 22) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscleveland.com\/blog\/where-to-eat-clevelands-polish-boy-sandwich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polish Boys<\/a> to <strong>Detroit<\/strong> (No. 31) <a href=\"https:\/\/detroithistorical.org\/learn\/encyclopedia-of-detroit\/coney-dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coney dogs<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lone Star links<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>With relatively <strong>low Access <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkscore.com\/TX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walkability<\/a>, <strong>Texas cities<\/strong> lack the convenient street wiener stands abundant in cities like <strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 1). However, <strong>San Antonio<\/strong> (No. 14), <strong>Houston<\/strong> (No. 10), and <strong>Austin<\/strong> (No. 42) rise in the ranks with <strong>impressive Consumer Satisfaction<\/strong>, thanks to their <strong>top-rated hot dog vendors<\/strong>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Far-flung franks<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The two most distant cities in our ranking \u2014 <strong>Honolulu<\/strong> (No. 11) and <strong>Anchorage, Alaska<\/strong> (No. 34) \u2014 land among the<strong> top 20 cities<\/strong> with the <strong>highest Consumer Satisfaction<\/strong>. Each region offers its own <strong>distinct hot dog<\/strong>: <strong>Hawaiian <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1048015\/what-makes-hawaiian-hot-dogs-unique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Puka dogs<\/strong><\/a> topped with tropical relish and <strong>Alaskan <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/foods\/reindeer-dog-anchorage-alaska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>reindeer dogs<\/strong><\/a> finished with Coca-Cola-glazed onions.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Devouring dreams<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Challenge <a href=\"https:\/\/majorleagueeating.com\/eaters\/106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joey Chestnut\u2019s legacy<\/a> \u2014 <strong>76 Nathan\u2019s Famous<\/strong> dogs and buns inhaled in just<strong> 10 minutes<\/strong> \u2014 at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/majorleagueeating.com\/contests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nathan\u2019s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contests<\/a> held annually on Independence Day in <strong>New York<\/strong> (No. 1), <strong>Washington<\/strong> (No. 4), <strong>Cincinnati<\/strong> (No. 6), and <strong>Dayton, Ohio<\/strong> (No. 33).<\/li> <\/ul>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><span id=\"\"><\/span><\/h2>   <h2 id=\"expert-take\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert take<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hot-dog.org\/culture\/hot-dog-etiquette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">etiquette<\/a> get in the way of your dream hot dog \u2014 load it up with all the toppings your heart desires.\u00a0<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We turned to a panel of experts for some culinary inspiration. Read their insights below.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>What is the best type of meat or combination of meats for making a flavorful hot dog?&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ol>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"> <li>What are the best brands of no-meat hot dogs for flavor and quality?<br><\/li>    <li>Is there such a thing as a \u201chealthy\u201d hot dog? Why or why not?<br><\/li>    <li>What is one lesser-known regional hot dog style that everyone should try?&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ol>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"> <li>What are three of the most unusual toppings that actually taste good on a hot dog?<\/li> <\/ol>   <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 id=\"ask-the-experts\" class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>       <div id=\"experts-container\" class=\"relative lg:mt-6\" x-data=\"experts()\" x-init=\"init()\">      <style>       .expert-avatars {         scrollbar-width: none;         -ms-overflow-style: none;          \/* momentum scroll on iOS *\/         -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;          \/* disbable vertical scroll for touch *\/         touch-action: pan-x;       }        \/* hide scroll bar *\/       .expert-avatars::-webkit-scrollbar {         display: none;       }        .expert-avatars .item {         width: 125px;         flex-shrink: 0;       }        .expert-avatars .item:not(:last-child) {         margin-right: 10px; 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Why or why not?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Turkey dogs are great, but it still comes to what you put on it.<\/p> <p><strong>What are three of the most unusual toppings that actually taste good on a hot dog? <\/strong><\/p> <p>Pineapple with jalapeno.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\"><span id=\"behind-the-ranking\">Behind the ranking<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into four categories: Access, Consumer Satisfaction, Competition Awards, and Popularity. The categories, factors, and their weights are listed in the table below.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 200). Note: The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 200 due to ties.<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"a5a8fe86-8d86-4323-b83a-cdb49ac79b79\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Methodology Table - Best Cities for Hot Dog Lovers\"><\/div> <p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>    <h3 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h3>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Delish, Google Ads, First We Feast, Major League Eating, ManTripping, Mashed, National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, National Mustard Museum, Serious Eats, TasteAtlas, Texas Monthly, TitleMax, Wikipedia, and Yelp<\/em><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><span id=\"honorable-mentions\">Honorable mentions<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regional hot dog variations can be confusing \u2014 for instance, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/roadfood.com\/bests\/texas-hots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas hots<\/a> in Northern states and the <a href=\"https:\/\/eatyourworld.com\/destinations\/united_states\/general_rhode_island\/rhode_island\/what_to_eat\/new_york_system_hot_wiener\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York system<\/a> in Rhode Island. No matter the name, they\u2019re all local legends for a reason.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out some more regional icons below.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Baltimore (No. 25):<\/strong> In addition to serving up tasty sandwiches, <a href=\"https:\/\/attmansdeli.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attman\u2019s Delicatessen<\/a> is known for its bologna-topped hot dogs. Another local twist can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stuggys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stuggy\u2019s<\/a> \u2014 a hot dog loaded with crab, mac and cheese, and Old Bay Seasoning.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Cincinnati (No. 6):<\/strong> Keeping locals full for over 60 years, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrgenesdoghouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mr. Gene\u2019s Dog House<\/a> is a great place to grab a cheese Coney \u2014 a wiener covered in chili, cheese, mustard, and diced onions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylinechili.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyline Chili<\/a> is another famous destination for chili and cheese Coneys.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Cleveland (No. 22):<\/strong> Taste one of Cleveland\u2019s signature dishes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/recipes\/polish-boy-sandwich-t100938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polish Boy<\/a>, at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bantercleveland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banter<\/a> \u2014 a restaurant specializing in sausages and poutine.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Columbus, Georgia (No. 44):<\/strong> Chow down on <a href=\"https:\/\/dinglewoodpharmacy.com\/our-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dinglewood Pharmacy<\/a>\u2019s famous scrambled dog \u2014 a hot dog smothered in chili, pickles, and oyster crackers.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Kansas City, Missouri (No. 30):<\/strong> A version of Kansas City\u2019s famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashed.com\/487205\/the-hot-dog-style-youll-only-find-in-kansas-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reuben dog<\/a> can be purchased at a KC Royals game or in restaurants across town, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebrickkc.com\/thebrickmenu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Brick<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Philadelphia (No. 13):<\/strong> The Philly region is home to some unique hot dog variations, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1327550\/fishcake-dog-philly-sandwich-comeback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fish cake dog<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1190181\/where-did-the-texas-tommy-hot-dog-come-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Tommy<\/a> (invented in nearby Pottstown). Just be careful if you go out to a Phillies game on <a href=\"https:\/\/billypenn.com\/2023\/04\/15\/phillies-fans-hot-dog-throwing-history-hittin-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hot dog night<\/a> \u2014 anticipate a wiener-filled food fight.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>San Antonio (No. 14):<\/strong> Feast on a plate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasmonthly.com\/food\/crispy-dog-san-antonio-snack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crispy dogs<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/mk-davis.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M.K. Davis<\/a>, a family-owned spot established in 1956. <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofyumm.com\/sausage-kolaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sausage-filled kolaches<\/a> (or klobasnek) are another popular dish found in San Antonio and Central Texas.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Seattle (No. 8):<\/strong> Grab an original Seattle Dog \u2014 a hot dog topped with cream cheese and grilled vegetables \u2014 at <a href=\"https:\/\/doginthepark.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog in the Park<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Want to fire up the grill this weekend? <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/\"><em>Hire a local Lawn Love pro<\/em><\/a> <em>to check off your lawn care to-do list before you cook up a batch of perfect hot dogs.<\/em><\/p>    <h2 id=\"media-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media resources<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1eOAVHfJOK1DaJyU54apS9VgfouDa2MzI?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution image of infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Main Photo Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/happy-photo-of-three-women-friends-smiling-and-enjoying-their-lunch-on-the-stairs-of-gm1443325379-482339169?phrase=eating+hot+dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iStock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where are the best hot dog cities for finding a tasty frank? 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