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Get Your Hot Dogs Here, Atlanta

From chili slaw dogs to Chicago-style hot dogs to vegan hot dogs made from carrots that taste like the real thing

by Eater Staff Updated Jun 7, 2023, 2:00pm EDT

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by Eater Staff Updated Jun 7, 2023, 2:00pm EDT

Hot Dog Pete’s

Few things represent summer food better than the hot dog. But consuming the lowly frankfurter isn’t confined to the ballpark, backyard, or the concession stands at traveling carnivals. Atlanta includes several restaurants and stands in which to partake of sausages on buns topped with a variety of condiments. Check out where to grab the best hot dogs around Atlanta right now.

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Brandi's World Famous Hot Dogs

Open for lunch only, Monday through Friday, this longtime Marietta hot dog stand specializes in very spicy chili dogs. There’s also a location in Cartersville.

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1377 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta, GA 30060

The Original Hot Dog Factory

This Smyrna hot dog spot has 18 varieties of frankfurters. Among the offerings are the Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapples and island sauce and the taco dog with chili, cheese, and guacamole. Throw in a side of loaded fries and funnel cake sticks. There are now seven locations throughout metro Atlanta.

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1529 Spring Rd SE E, Smyrna, GA 30080

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Patty and Frank's

This food stall backed by chef Andrew Zimmern inside Chattahoochee Food Works is slinging both burgers and dogs. While the burgers get all the love, the hot dogs might be the sleeper hits on this menu. Try the New Yorker garnished with sauerkraut, Feltman’s mustard, and braised onions or the Chicago dog topped with bright green sweet relish, diced tomatoes and onions, peppers, Feltman’s mustard, and, of course, a pickle spear.

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1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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The Varsity

An Atlanta hot dog list would not be complete without this iconic fast food restaurant in Midtown. It turns 95 in 2023. What’ll ya have? Grab a classic chili slaw dog, and don’t forget to pair it with a frosted orange.

61 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Humo Cuisine

Run by Christian Lopez, this Latin American pop-up serves everything from ceviche and smoked pernil plates to choriperros — a Colombian hot dog topped with queso, garlic mayo ketchup, pineapple sauce, and shoestring potatoes. Follow on Instagram for pop-up locations. Currently at Uptown Test Kitchen in the Lindbergh neighborhood.

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Hot Dog Pete's

Hot Dog Pete’s, located on Georgia Avenue in Summerhill, serves hot dogs cooked over charcoal, then dressed to order from a variety of toppings. Eight specialty hot dogs, including a vegan option, are listed on the menu, along with sides like onion rings, waffle fries, loaded fries, and collard greens cole slaw. Drinks such as floats, milkshakes, and a handful of beers are also available.

25 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Melt - Kitchen

Located inside the newly opened O4W Market, this counter-service spot serves everything from breakfast sandwiches and burritos in the morning to burgers, deli sandwiches, and even quesadillas into the evening. Listed under “sandwiches” on the menu, order the Chicago dog, which comes with neon green relish, tomatoes and onions, house-pickled chilies, mustard, and celery salt.

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536 Decatur St. SE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Red's Beer Garden

This beer garden in the middle of the Benteen Park neighborhood is always filled with people (and their dogs) enjoying fresh air, brews, and a variety of events throughout the week. The food menu at Red’s is loaded with hot dog selections, including the Das Dog with sauerkraut and brown mustard and the Red’s Favorite topped with pimento cheese, fig jam, and bacon.

1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

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Little's Food Store

The all-beef dogs at Little’s in Cabbagetown come topped with slaw and chili or chili and cheese. There’s always the DIY option with toppings that include bacon, dill pickle, chopped onion, diced tomato, pickled jalapeños, and relish. Counter seating is also available.

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198 Carroll St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Carrot Dog

Folks will find this vegan hot dog stand at Aftercar on the Eastside Beltline trail and sometimes at the Window at the Met in Adair Park. Made from carrots that marinate in a 15-spice blend resulting in claims of a similar consistency to a hot dog, order vegan dogs topped with everything from coleslaw and veggie chili to relish and grilled onions and peppers.

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806 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Manuel's Tavern

Manuel’s Tavern is a restaurant institution in Atlanta and so is the loaded hot dog topped with relish, chili, cheese, coleslaw, and sauerkraut. This hot dog plate comes with two, so pace yourself.

602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Screamin' Weenies

This option is for the night owls. Hot dog stand Screamin’ Weenies opened on the back patio of East Atlanta Village restaurant Banshee in 2021. While originally open for lunch during the height of the pandemic, the hot dog stand has since scaled back operations to Friday and Saturday nights. Open Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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1271 Glenwood Ave SE REAR, Atlanta, GA 30316

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Oh K-Dog Doraville

Located in the H Mart food court in both Duluth and Doraville, this Korean stall offers hot dogs on a stick (think corn dogs) that are deep fried and filled with a choice of cheese, rice cake, potato, and even squid ink.

Mart Food Court, 6035 Peachtree Rd Bldg B H, Doraville, GA 30360

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Skips Chicago Dogs

Skips is another Atlanta hot dog joint devoted to Chicago-style, but the restaurant also serves a pretty solid beef dog topped with mustard, relish, and onions. Ketchup can be added upon request.

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48 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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Dog Days Hot Dogs and Burgers

This Peachtree Corners hot dog spot offers beef, turkey, and vegetarian hot dogs complete with a variety of toppings. The “Georgia Dog” comes with coleslaw, barbecue sauce, and grilled onions. They also specialize in Chicago-style hot dogs.

6025 Peachtree Pkwy #4, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

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Brandi's World Famous Hot Dogs

1377 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta, GA 30060

Open for lunch only, Monday through Friday, this longtime Marietta hot dog stand specializes in very spicy chili dogs. There’s also a location in Cartersville.

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1377 Church Street Ext NE, Marietta, GA 30060

The Original Hot Dog Factory

1529 Spring Rd SE E, Smyrna, GA 30080

This Smyrna hot dog spot has 18 varieties of frankfurters. Among the offerings are the Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapples and island sauce and the taco dog with chili, cheese, and guacamole. Throw in a side of loaded fries and funnel cake sticks. There are now seven locations throughout metro Atlanta.

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1529 Spring Rd SE E, Smyrna, GA 30080

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Patty and Frank's

1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

This food stall backed by chef Andrew Zimmern inside Chattahoochee Food Works is slinging both burgers and dogs. While the burgers get all the love, the hot dogs might be the sleeper hits on this menu. Try the New Yorker garnished with sauerkraut, Feltman’s mustard, and braised onions or the Chicago dog topped with bright green sweet relish, diced tomatoes and onions, peppers, Feltman’s mustard, and, of course, a pickle spear.

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1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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The Varsity

61 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

An Atlanta hot dog list would not be complete without this iconic fast food restaurant in Midtown. It turns 95 in 2023. What’ll ya have? Grab a classic chili slaw dog, and don’t forget to pair it with a frosted orange.

61 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Visit Website

Humo Cuisine

Run by Christian Lopez, this Latin American pop-up serves everything from ceviche and smoked pernil plates to choriperros — a Colombian hot dog topped with queso, garlic mayo ketchup, pineapple sauce, and shoestring potatoes. Follow on Instagram for pop-up locations. Currently at Uptown Test Kitchen in the Lindbergh neighborhood.

Open in Google Maps

Visit Website

Hot Dog Pete's

25 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Hot Dog Pete’s, located on Georgia Avenue in Summerhill, serves hot dogs cooked over charcoal, then dressed to order from a variety of toppings. Eight specialty hot dogs, including a vegan option, are listed on the menu, along with sides like onion rings, waffle fries, loaded fries, and collard greens cole slaw. Drinks such as floats, milkshakes, and a handful of beers are also available.

25 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Visit Website

Melt - Kitchen

536 Decatur St. SE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30312

Located inside the newly opened O4W Market, this counter-service spot serves everything from breakfast sandwiches and burritos in the morning to burgers, deli sandwiches, and even quesadillas into the evening. Listed under “sandwiches” on the menu, order the Chicago dog, which comes with neon green relish, tomatoes and onions, house-pickled chilies, mustard, and celery salt.

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536 Decatur St. SE Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Red's Beer Garden

1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

This beer garden in the middle of the Benteen Park neighborhood is always filled with people (and their dogs) enjoying fresh air, brews, and a variety of events throughout the week. The food menu at Red’s is loaded with hot dog selections, including the Das Dog with sauerkraut and brown mustard and the Red’s Favorite topped with pimento cheese, fig jam, and bacon.

1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315

Visit Website

Little's Food Store

198 Carroll St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

The all-beef dogs at Little’s in Cabbagetown come topped with slaw and chili or chili and cheese. There’s always the DIY option with toppings that include bacon, dill pickle, chopped onion, diced tomato, pickled jalapeños, and relish. Counter seating is also available.

Open in Google Maps

198 Carroll St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Visit Website

Carrot Dog

806 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Folks will find this vegan hot dog stand at Aftercar on the Eastside Beltline trail and sometimes at the Window at the Met in Adair Park. Made from carrots that marinate in a 15-spice blend resulting in claims of a similar consistency to a hot dog, order vegan dogs topped with everything from coleslaw and veggie chili to relish and grilled onions and peppers.

Open in Google Maps

806 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Manuel's Tavern

602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

Manuel’s Tavern is a restaurant institution in Atlanta and so is the loaded hot dog topped with relish, chili, cheese, coleslaw, and sauerkraut. This hot dog plate comes with two, so pace yourself.

602 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

Visit Website

Screamin' Weenies

1271 Glenwood Ave SE REAR, Atlanta, GA 30316

This option is for the night owls. Hot dog stand Screamin’ Weenies opened on the back patio of East Atlanta Village restaurant Banshee in 2021. While originally open for lunch during the height of the pandemic, the hot dog stand has since scaled back operations to Friday and Saturday nights. Open Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Open in Google Maps

1271 Glenwood Ave SE REAR, Atlanta, GA 30316

Visit Website

Oh K-Dog Doraville

Mart Food Court, 6035 Peachtree Rd Bldg B H, Doraville, GA 30360

Located in the H Mart food court in both Duluth and Doraville, this Korean stall offers hot dogs on a stick (think corn dogs) that are deep fried and filled with a choice of cheese, rice cake, potato, and even squid ink.

Mart Food Court, 6035 Peachtree Rd Bldg B H, Doraville, GA 30360

Visit Website

Skips Chicago Dogs

48 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

Skips is another Atlanta hot dog joint devoted to Chicago-style, but the restaurant also serves a pretty solid beef dog topped with mustard, relish, and onions. Ketchup can be added upon request.

Open in Google Maps

48 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

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Dog Days Hot Dogs and Burgers

6025 Peachtree Pkwy #4, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

This Peachtree Corners hot dog spot offers beef, turkey, and vegetarian hot dogs complete with a variety of toppings. The “Georgia Dog” comes with coleslaw, barbecue sauce, and grilled onions. They also specialize in Chicago-style hot dogs.

6025 Peachtree Pkwy #4, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

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