Hotdog reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 226 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 14 posts to rank the best Hotdog brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hotdogs, r/tampa, r/greenville, r/Oman, r/hot_dog. Top-rated brands include Nathan's (4.6/5), Hebrew National (4.6/5), Mel's (4.2/5).
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Reviews226
Subreddits11
Posts14
Brands73
Products65
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#1
Nathan's
4.6
(17)
"Nathan's and Hebrew National."
"I like Hebrew National and Nathan’s best."
"Kay em, Nathan’s and Hebrew national. In that order."
"Nathan’s is so much better than the others."
"Nathans, Hebrew & Sabrettas"
"Nathan’s"
"It's a straight tie between Nathan's and Hebrew National."
"3. Nathan’s"
"Nathans and Hebrew National. I prefer nathans Jumbo hotdogs."
"Vienna, Nathan’s, Hebrew national, Sabrettes, Kirkland brand (costsco)"
#2
Hebrew National
4.6
(16)
"Hebrew national has the best snap and flavor."
"Nathan's and Hebrew National."
"I like Hebrew National and Nathan’s best."
"Kay em, Nathan’s and Hebrew national. In that order."
"Nathans, Hebrew & Sabrettas"
"It's a straight tie between Nathan's and Hebrew National."
"For what I've tried (and I'd love to try some of the Chicago brands), Hebrew National."
"1. Hebrew National"
"Nathans and Hebrew National."
"Vienna, Nathan’s, Hebrew national, Sabrettes, Kirkland brand (costsco)"
#3
Mel's
4.2
(12)
"MEL’s is the only answer"
"Mel’s. Ms.Jessica is awesome, she’s the GM."
"It’s gotta be Mel’s!"
"Pickford Sundries, Hot Dogs Galore, Chicago Paulies, Mel's, Retro Dogs."
"Mel's Hotdogs, JoDog, and I hate to say it, Five Guys"
"Mel's by Busch Gardens"
"As someone who frequents portillos up in Chicago I'd skip the portillos here and hit Mel's"
"Mel’s."
"Mel's should still be good? I heard the owner sold the business, but he made sure the new owner will uphold its standard!"
"Mel’s."
#4
Vienna Beef
4.4
(11)
"Vienna beef. Do not listen to any other answers they’re wrong"
"Vienna, Nathan’s, Hebrew national, Sabrettes, Kirkland brand (costsco)"
"Vienna Beef Chicago Illinois"
"Don’t sleep on... Vienna Beef."
"Vienna and kayem"
"Vienna Beef"
"There's a bunch of regional dogs that are on the same level or better tho. Five Star, Vienna Beef, Zweigle's, etc"
"My favorite (as a New Yorker) are Vienna."
"Vienna"
"Vienna"
#5
Costco
4.1
(11)
"I really enjoy that Costco hotdog. It’s a really good hot dog, the buns are always soft and fresh and you get plenty of it."
"I am a fan of the Costco hotdogs"
"Portillo's, Costco, or Mel's."
"Costco legit makes their own. Before that they used to sell Hebrew National."
"Costco dogs have the same flavor profile as Nathan’s and Hebrew National, so they would work just fine."
"I was just saying how much I enjoyed the hotdogs at Costco to a friend!"
"Costco"
"Costco is correct. We can close the thread."
"Costco!! Lol! But my dad loves them!!"
"Costco"
#6
Sabrett
4.2
(10)
"2. Sabarett’s"
"Vienna, Nathan’s, Hebrew national, Sabrettes, Kirkland brand (costsco)"
"Sabretts are pretty darn tasty"
"Sabrett’s, Kayem"
"Sabretts"
"Following that Sabrett, Walter’s Dogs, and Ben’s half smokes"
"Sabrett they gotta be cooked ny hot dog stand style tho"
"Nathans, Hebrew & Sabrettas"
"Sabrett for me. Perfect flavor."
"Always liked Sabras but I can’t find them anymore."
#7
Koegel's
4.4
(7)
"I'm constantly amazed that Hebrew National and Nathan's are always high on everyone's list until I remember that they can't get a Koegel's Vienna!"
"Koegel's viennas. Ooooh that snap"
"I would recommend Kogel's if you can get them. Freshly made beef hot dogs from a local meat market are the best by a mile."
"Koegels Viennas."
"Koegel"
"Koegel. Flint style coney sauce too."
"Koegel or Dearborn IMO."
#8
Skins
3.3
(7)
"Skins"
"I stand by skins hot dogs,"
"Skins."
"Everyone is hating on Skins but it’s a staple."
"Skins is my choice if I want something fast, relatively cheap, but better than Costco or Sam's Club."
"I will take either of those over skins. They can keep that nasty chile."
"Skins is terrible! JJ's Red Hots closed their last location in Charlotte and only has a food truck now."
#9
Ball Park
3.8
(5)
"4. Ballpark"
"Then ballpark"
"For nostalgia reasons, Ball Park."
"A ballpark or bar s dog is great when I want something that reminds me of being a kid."
"Ballpark just taste like nothing with the texture of "what if meat was more like air""
#10
Chicago Paulie's
4.8
(4)
"Chicago Paulie’s"
"Chicago paulies would be my go-to if they were open later."
"Chicago Paulie’s is an absolute treasure."
"Chicago Paulie’s"
#11
Groovy Dog
4.8
(4)
"Groovy Dawg makes a Chicago Dog. I forget what they call it on the menu but it scratches that itch if you like that style."
"Groovy Dawg is the only answer."
"Groovy Dog on Wade Hampton"
"Groovy Dog on Wade Hampton is the only answer."
#12
Field Roast
4.8
(4)
"The best you can do are Field Roast stadium dogs and Beyond Meat sausages."
"Field Roast ftw"
"Field Roast Stadium Dogs. I've yet to find another brand as good."
"I like Field Roast."
#13
Portillo's
4.3
(4)
"Portillo’s if you like Chicago Dogs"
"Portillos is probably your best bet."
"Portillos makes a good one as well"
"Portillo’s"
#14
Johnsonville
4.3
(4)
"I’ve been using the johnsonville beef hot links. great substitute for all the low par dogs out there."
"+1 sa Johnsonville"
"Johnsonville hands down."
"Johnsonville chicken with cheese sausages."
#15
Oscar Mayer
3.4
(5)
"There’s no hotdog I enjoy more than a cheap OM Weiner. It just gets me."
"I prefer a chicken/pork Frank like Oscar Meyer for coney sauce."
"I honestly kind of like Oscar Mayer. I’m a Nathan’s man though."
"Then Mayer all beef"
"I grew up with Oscar Meyer, but they are the worst! Kayem or Hebrew National are much better."
#16
Bar S
3.2
(5)
"+ 1 for bar S but it has to be the all beef hot dog."
"If you buy the bar S all beef franks they're actually pretty good."
"All Beef Bar S is not terrible, affordable for a large crowd."
"The all beef bar s is three or four bucks per package and they actually aren't all that bad."
"The bar S all beef hot dogs aren't all that bad."
#17
Hoffmann's
4.0
(4)
"Hoffy natural casing (the one's the use at Pinks)"
"Hoffmann’s"
"Hofmann"
"Hofmann's"
#18
Kayem
4.0
(4)
"Sabrett’s, Kayem"
"Kay em, Nathan’s and Hebrew national. In that order."
"For me it’s Kayam or Old Neighborhood. I think both are local New England brands."
"Kayem"
#19
Al Kabeer
4.0
(4)
"Al Kabir Chicken is good too"
"Al Kabir Beef hotdogs are solid"
"Al kabeer jumbo ones"
"Try Emborg and Al Kabeer."
#20
Marketside
5.0
(3)
"The Marketside Uncured dogs at Walmart… I’ve already made a post about them, and many people agreed with me, they just have an amazing taste that Nathan’s cannot deliver these days."
"My favorite has been the Marketside uncured, all beef, without nitrates"
"Marketside from Walmart, Applegate Farms, Dietz and Watson, Niman Ranch"
#21
Kirkland
4.7
(3)
"Vienna, Nathan’s, Hebrew national, Sabrettes, Kirkland brand (costsco)"
"My go-to is Kirkland for any dog, the ¼ dinner frank can't be beat."
"Kirkland (Costco)"
#22
Thumann's
4.7
(3)
"Thumann’s is located in NJ and sells a wide range of different types of hot dogs, and they’re all good in one way or another"
"Thumann’s Blue Label"
"Strictly speaking about store bought for home cooking I have to say Thumanns in the white shrink wrap that are strung together."
#23
Sahlen's
4.3
(3)
"Sahlen’s!!! There is no other."
"Sahlen's if you are in the western NY area. All others for a little flat for me."
"Sahlen's/Sabbrett's/Kirkland are solid too, as is a Hebrew National."
#24
Emborg
4.3
(3)
"Emorg hot dogs are by far the best ones."
"Emborg for me"
"Try Emborg and Al Kabeer."
#25
Sam's Club
4.0
(3)
"Sam’s club all beef. Really good."
"Sam’s Club!"
"Sam's club or Costco imo"
#26
Five Guys
4.0
(3)
"I love a 5 guys hotdog even though yes I get its a chain"
"Mel's Hotdogs, JoDog, and I hate to say it, Five Guys"
"Five guys hot dogs are pretty great tons of options to add on top."
#27
Applegate
3.7
(3)
"Runner up would be Applegate. Similar flavor to Eisenbergs, but smaller and no nitrites/nitrates."
"Imo… Nathans > Applegate > Hebrew National"
"Applegate"
#28
Hot Dogs Galore
5.0
(2)
"Pickford Sundries, Hot Dogs Galore, Chicago Paulies, Mel's, Retro Dogs."
"Hot Dogs Galore is a new place in South Tampa that makes extremely good dogs with all sorts of toppings. The elote dog is incredible."
#29
Fenway
5.0
(2)
"Best I’ve managed to find and purchase are Fenway Beef Franks. Their flavor is unmatched."
"That Fenway Frank remains memorable."
#30
Lightlife
5.0
(2)
"I like Lightlife hotdogs best for hotdogs. To me they have the same texture and flavour as a traditional meat hot dog."
"LightLife is out favorite for just hotdogs. They are great fire or coal roasted."
#31
Circle K
5.0
(2)
"Circle K hotdogs are unmatched"
"Circle K petrol stations, french hotdogs with mustard, mayo and ketchup."
#32
Skyline Chili
5.0
(2)
"Skyline chili on gulf to bay has my favorite coney"
"I highly recommend skyline chili and getting a chili cheese dog to fix that hotdog craving"
#33
Mighty Fine
4.5
(2)
"I’m from Cincinnati and give Might Fine’s coneys a gold stamp of approval."
"Mighty Fine and get some Cincinnati Chili Coneys."
#34
McKenzie
4.5
(2)
"If you're in the New England area, especially Vermont....I recommend McKenzie hotdogs and sausages."
"McKenzie"
#35
The Clock
4.5
(2)
"THE CLOCK. they got good ole chili and have a diner style menu so lots to choose from. very southern old fashioned hot dog place."
"I had a couple of chili dogs from The Clock (in Duncan) and they were pretty good."
#36
QT
4.5
(2)
"QT. End of story."
"Get the onions at the counter."
#37
Dearborn
4.5
(2)
"Dearborn are my favorite. Great snap."
"Dearborn brand natural casing"
#38
IKEA
4.0
(2)
"Try the ones at IKEA, they are pretty good"
"Ikea hotdogs"
#39
Smith's
4.0
(2)
"Smiths when available. If not, Nathan’s or hebrew national"
"SMITHS"
#40
Casper's
4.0
(2)
"Casper’s."
"Or Casper's."
#41
Viva
4.0
(2)
"Try pollo chicken hotdogs from viva."
"Oddly, Viva has some tasty chili flavored hotdogs."
#42
Omaha Steaks
4.0
(2)
"The best hot dogs I've had are Omaha steaks hotdogs"
"Omaha Steaks Jumbo hotdogs"
#43
Bar-S
2.0
(3)
"Bar - S or Great value"
"Then bar s."
"Bar S are possibly made of actual garbage."
#44
Ted's Hot Dogs
3.0
(2)
"Ted’s slaps so hard"
"Teds hot dogs sucks bro I’ve lived like them min from this place my whole like been there once and never tried it again"
#45
Hempler's
5.0
(1)
"Hemplers uncured"
#46
Turkey Hill
5.0
(1)
"Tukeyhill turkey hot dogs available at spinneys are top top"
#47
Local Butchers
5.0
(1)
"We have several local butchers that make "skin-on" weiners and brats and sausages, and they are by far the best available in our area."
#48
Late Start Brewing
5.0
(1)
"Their kitchens name is "Mighty Fine" probably the best chili dog I've ever had."
#49
Sadia
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried sadia’s jumbo chicken sausages? it’s the best one for me."
#50
Wiener Schnitzel
5.0
(1)
"Wiener schnitzel in the can is the best"
#51
Hillbilly Hotdogs
5.0
(1)
"The best *hotdog* I have ever had was the Homewrecker at Hillbilly Hotdogs"
#52
The Clubhouse at 3's
5.0
(1)
"The clubhouse at 3’s has a fully loaded dog thats the best Ive had."
#53
German Brand
5.0
(1)
"Their “German Brand” franks are the best I can get conveniently in natural casing"
#54
Swamp Dog
5.0
(1)
"Nothing hits harder than a Devil Dog from the Swamp Dog during the Swamp Rabbits games."
#55
Lesters
5.0
(1)
"Lesters All Beef is tha way"
#56
A&H
5.0
(1)
"The best I've had was A&H."
#57
Otto's Sausage Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"For gourmet.. there's nothing like Otto's Sausage Kitchen"
#58
Pickford Sundries
5.0
(1)
"Pickford Sundries, Hot Dogs Galore, Chicago Paulies, Mel's, Retro Dogs."
#59
Andrew's Atomic Dogs
5.0
(1)
"Andrew's Atomic Dogs in Spartanburg is really good."
#60
Halls
4.0
(1)
"Halls has a prime beef hot dog on their bar menu."
#61
Taco Son
4.0
(1)
"I actually really like the Mexican style hot dog from Taco Son."
#62
Tahira
4.0
(1)
"Try tahira"
#63
Baltic Petroleum
4.0
(1)
"Best hotdogs are in Prienai at BalticPetroleum gas station."
#64
Orlen
4.0
(1)
"Most similar hotdogs to old ones from Statoil can be found in Orlen gas stations."
#65
Beefies
4.0
(1)
"Beefies. Gustong gusto ko yan kesa sa Purefoods TJ"
#66
Virginia Premium
4.0
(1)
"Virginia Premium Hotdog"
#67
Black Bear
4.0
(1)
"Black bear are great"
#68
O'Neal
4.0
(1)
"Suprised nobody said O’Neils"
#69
Manischewitz
4.0
(1)
"Manischewitz hot dogs have appeared at my local grocery. They make better hot dogs than wine, trust me."
#70
Lulu
4.0
(1)
"Try fresh beef hotdog from lulu."
#71
1885
4.0
(1)
"1885 in Simpsonville. Chili dogs!"
#72
HEB
4.0
(1)
"Lately, I buy HEB Brisket dogs, which are very good."
#73
Aguila
4.0
(1)
"AGUILA brand Beef Franks"
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