10 best hot dogs in Boston

For  the best cheap and satisfying hot dog, head to Southie, where Sully's has been dishing them out for more than 60 years. The simple steamed weiner is served on a toasted bun for a mere $2.60. Enjoy it “all around,” with mustard, relish and onion. For a few more coins, get one with chili and cheese.

Seeing a game at Fenway Park has been a rite of passage among most locals since it opened in 1912. And for nearly as long, enjoying a Fenway Frank has also been a local tradition. Whether you order it in person at a stand or grab one from a passing hot dog guy, a Fenway Frank with a little ketchup and mustard tastes delicious on a hot summer day and can taste like a Michelin starred meal on a cold, October night. Either way we are sure you are going to love it.

By the look of this French bistrot’s swanky dining room, it might be hard to believe that the kitchen offers one of the best and most iconic hot dogs in all of Boston—but it does. Troquet on South has continued the tradition of the Speed Dog, a hot dog delicacy dating back to 1975, when Ezra “Speed” Anderson started selling them out of his famous cart in Roxbury’s Newmarket Square. After Ezra’s passing, his widow gifted Troquet owner Chris Campbell with the Speed Dog’s secret recipe and gave her blessing for him to bring back these bunned beauties. Order one of these dogs and you’ll see that they remain unchanged—they’re still the half-pound, all-beef Pearl frank topped with special chili sauce, sweet relish, mustard and chopped onions that our city knows and loves.  

You should expect a special sausage when it's coming from a German restaurant, and Bronwyn's Brondog certainly manages to impress. The pork- and beef-blend frankfurter is served on a homemade potato bread roll. Chili, melted comte cheese, gourmet ketchup and mustard take things to a whole new level. Don’t miss Brondog Tuesdays, when special footlong variations include the likes of a Pizza Dog, Sloppy Joe Dog, Breakfast Dog and Green Goddess Dog.

Folks love Trina's because of the steady stream of comfort food coming out of the kitchen, and its griddled hot dogs are no exception. There are five frank options on the menu, including a tofu pup, corn dog and chili cheese dog. If you're up for anything, the dog of the day is the way to go—previous creations include a pancake-battered dog rolled in Frosted Flakes, then fried and finished with sriracha sea salt and maple dijon dipping sauce.

To accompany some of the best beer on the planet, you’ll need a dog or two for sustenance—and Bukowski’s has several options. Go for the standard Mad Dog on a toasted bun—single or twin—or opt for a veggie version. If that's still not hearty enough for you, spring for the Chili Cheese Mad Dog with three-bean chili and shredded cheddar. All franks come with french fries, potato chips or homemade potato salad—and for the love of God, do not ask for tots. 

Move over giant burrito because when El Pelón Taqueria offers its Sonoran hot dog special, that's the menu item to try. The bacon-wrapped hot dog is topped with a thin, spicy guacamilillo, hot mayo, yellow mustard and even more bacon.

Lone Star attracts hordes of students for cheap tacos and Mexican street fare, like grilled elote, refried bean tostadas and huevos rancheros. But don't miss the Sonoran-style hot dog, a bacon-wrapped Pearl hot dog topped with refried beans, Longhorn cheese, roasted salsa, chipotle mustard and crema.

Alongside the roster of delicious burgers at this homegrown burger joint is a classic and worthy hot dog. The all-beef frank is served on a toasted bun. Add toppings like chili, cheese and sauerkraut.

Saus is all about the fries and sauces, but their “friks”—beef and pork sausages—are also shining stars. Served on Iggy's brioche, they come in a few different varieties that, of course, incorporate this spot's famous sauces. Try the spicy option, with pickled jalapenos and smoky chipotle sauce, or the “Burger...Kinda” option, with dill pickles, sharp cheddar and secret sauce.