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10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs

10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs

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Created by Foursquare City Guide • Updated On: July 17, 2015

Mac and cheese-topped dog? Check. Bratwurst and tripe? Hell yes. These 10 hot dog joints take it to the next level with some of the most delectable, over-the-top dogs we've ever seen.

Crif Dogs is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

1. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Pinola: The Good Morning is a wonderful mashup of an egg sandwich and a hot dog. Also the tots are IN-SANE.

Shake Shack is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

2. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Brendan S.Brendan Spiegel: The shack gets hot dog props for daring to go Chicago-style in Manhattan, loading their all-beef Viena dogs with relish, onion, cucumber, pickle, tomato, sport pepper and celery salt. Read more.

Ditch Plains is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

3. Ditch Plains

29 Bedford St (at Downing St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 148 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom M.: Maybe the greatest sandwich of all time-- let me introduce you to the Ditch Dog... 2 well done hot dogs with Mac n Cheese on top with a perfect bun served with crispy fries---and the beer is ice cold!

The NoMad Bar is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

4. The NoMad Bar

10 W 28th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoMad · 252 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Breton: The bacon-wrapped hot dog will change your life.

New York Dog House is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

5. New York Dog House

37-06 30th Ave (between 37th and 38th Street), Astoria, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 48 tips and reviews

Michelle L.Michelle Laurenzano: Great selection of dogs - cheddar bratwurst is delicious! Make sure you get the parsnip mashed potatoes!

The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

6. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews

Nick J.Nick Jordan: Meat heavy menu. The tripe chili dogs are worth the adventure.

Schnipper's is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

7. Schnipper's

7.7
620 8th Ave (at W 41st St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Theater District · 313 tips and reviews

ECavaECava: Green chili cheese dog is delightful. Nomz!

Brooklyn Diner is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

8. Brooklyn Diner

7.1
212 W 57th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 196 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Brooklyn Diner sells a massive one pound hot dog that reportedly takes 15 bites to finish. It is an all beef, natural casing affair that is specially made by Sabrett and grilled Read more.

Pio Pio is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

9. Pio Pio

8.9
604 10th Ave (btwn W 43rd & W 44th St), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 332 tips and reviews

Jannica R.Jannica Robertson: Get the Matador combo! Chicken Pio is great but, can't beat the French fries topped with hot dogs!

Sweets Bakery is one of 10 Outrageous NYC Hot Dogs.

10. Sweets Bakery

7.2
125 Walker St (at Canal St), New York, NY
Bakery · Downtown Manhattan · 53 tips and reviews

Courtney B.Courtney Brown: Great service! Hotdog scallion bun is amazing!