New York - Restaurants - Hot Dogs

555 Driggs Ave., New York 11211
718-302-3200

Crif Dogs

Grungy dog legend follows the rest of the East Village into Williamsburg. Glossy, light-industrial shop cleaner than the original ever was, at least to start. Metal accents (tables, floors, and cei... read more

30 St. Marks Pl., New York 10003
646-476-2324

Japadog

Japanese couple lives the American, er, Canadian dream, goes from humble Vancouver hot dog stand to plans for world domination. NYC flagship draws 'em in droves for primo sausages bedded down o... read more

474 Bergen St., New York 11217
718-781-4526

Bark Hot Dogs

These dogs will hunt. Artisanal approach makes humble tube steaks suitable for Park Slope palates. Tasty meat and no wonder -- they're basted in smoked lard butter. Taut texture, lots of character,... read more

26 E. 17th St., New York 10003
212-414-0600

Dogmatic

Started life as a downtown gourmet cart with “sausage system” imported from Europe (insert off-color joke here). Local menu help from Employees Only chef Jeremy Spector. Old Mandler&rsq... read more

402 Sixth Ave., New York
212-260-3532

Gray's Papaya

A NY institution: two fried, zippy franks with kraut or onions and a fruit drink for four bills and change. Even street vendors with their sub-par boiled wieners can't lowball these guys. Get papay... read more

113 St. Marks Pl., New York 10009
212-614-2728

Crif Dogs

You gotta love any restaurant whose CPR sign begins with "Hey Assholes!" and ends with "Good luck! " Attitude-heavy dog shack satiates cravings of local lushes. Video and board games, a Sigmun... read more

348 W. 52nd St., New York 10019
212-397-1700

Therapy

Despite the two-floor, hardwood grandeur of this Hell's Kitchen monolith, quiet nooks and crannies allow for easy escape from standard club scene. Real food and tables add to the relaxed feel. Plus... read more

1310 Surf Ave., New York
718-946-2202

Nathan's Famous

Bow down to the original. Home of the freakiest hot dog eating contest on earth, won almost every year by a rail-thin Japanese kid, go figure. No trip to Coney would be complete without some dogs f... read more