Hot Dog In Parchment Paper Held Up By An Arm Coming In From The Left Of The Image. Hot Dog Is Topped With Chilli And Cheddar Cheese. Blurred In The Background Is Red Bubble Letters Saying Hot Dogs. — Enjoy a variety of hotdog toppings and flavors from Gus’s Hot Dogs. (The Bama Buzz)

What screams “America” more than a hotdog? Celebrate the 4^th of July holiday and America250 with some of our must-visit hotdog spots across the state.

What’s your go-to hotdog spot? Tag us @thebamabuzz and let us know what we missed!

1. Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs in Montgomery

Zoomed In Shot Of A Hot Dog Covered In Melted Cheese And Various Toppings. Sitting In A Blue Basket With Parchment Paper On A Wooden Table. — Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs is a must visit restaurant when in Montgomery. (Leo Hall / Montgomery UP)

The oldest family-owned restaurant in Montgomery, Chris’ is famous for its signature chili sauce. Steeped in history, it has seen notable customers such as Elvis, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Hank Williams. With a hotdog enjoy a coke because Chris’ is the oldest continuous customer of Coca-Cola in the State of Alabama.

Location: 138 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-3PM
What to get: For the cheese lovers: get Chris’ cheese hotdog!
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2. The Chicago Cafe in Florence

Hot Dog On Tin Foul Sitting On A Grated Table. Melted Cheese And Other Toppings On Hot Dog. Bun Has Poppy Seeds. — Enjoy your hotdog while soaking up the sun in their outdoor seating. (The Bama Buzz)

Open 365 days a year, enjoy a hotdog on the fourth of July at The Chicago Cafe! Their bratwursts are locally sourced and organic. You could even pair your hotdog with a fresh flatbread pizza that is made-to-order.

Location: 106 East Mobile St., Florence, AL 35630
Hours: Sun-Wed 11AM-2AM | Thurs-Sat 11AM-3AM
What to get: Da’ Dirty Dog: barbecue sauce on top, cheddar cheese, and grilled onions
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3. Tony’s Hot Dogs in Pelham

Eat hotdogs or the Devil will get you! (The Bama Buzz)
Onion rings to enjoy on the side of your hotdog. (The Bama Buzz)

Tony’s Hot Dogs has been open for 33 years making their success no shock. In 2021, Eat This, Not That named Tony’s best hotdog in the state. In the past, Big 7 Travel named Tony’s one of the top 50 places in America to get a hotdog. Go eat a flavorful dawg at Tony’s to make sure the devil doesn’t get you!

Location: 1922 Montgomery Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35244
Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30AM-3PM | Sat 6:30AM-3PM
What to get: The Junk Yard Dog, topped by “Everything in the House!”
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4. Dew Drop Inn in Mobile

Neon Electric Sign In Dew Drop Inn. Red Budweiser Script On Top Of Sign. Hot Dog Neon Shape Lit Up With Hot Dogs In Writing On The Bun. Blue Dew Drop Inn Writing On The Bottom. — Grab a hotdog at the oldest restaurant in all of Mobile. (The Bama Buzz)

A very clever menu features a few ways to have your hotdog served. The “Upside Down Weiner on Top” means that the wiener is placed on top of sauerkraut, chili, ketchup, and mustard rather than just in a bun with the toppings on top. Head to the Dew Drop Inn to check out what other fun names they have for your mouth-watering hotdog meal.

Location: 1808 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-3PM
What to get: Upside down Weiner on top
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5. Gus’s Hot Dogs in Birmingham

Up Close Photos Of Two Hot Dogs With Various Toppings. Hot Dogs Are Sitting On A Tray With Gus'S Hot Dogs Branding On It. In The Distance Blurred Out You Can See The Storefront With The Name Gus'S Hot Dogs. — Gus’s Hot Dogs at their same location for 79 years in downtown Birmingham. (The Bama Buzz)

Established in 1947, Gus’s is the oldest Greek-owned hotdog stand in Birmingham. Add a Grapico and Golden Flake Sweet Heat to your meal for the true Gus’s experience!

Location: 1915 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM | Sat 10AM-4PM
What to get: A regular dog with everything on it is the perfect quick lunch on a busy work day.
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6. Catch a Taste in Tuscaloosa

Hot Dog On Parchment Paper On A Table. The Hot Dog Has Ground Beef Grilled Onions And Green Peppers On Top. — Grilled veggies are always a great option on top of your hotdog! (The Bama Buzz)

If not everyone in the group is happy with hotdogs then dine at Catch a Taste for their delicious wings as well. Perfect for big groups with clashing taste buds. Also catch their food truck around town and stop there for all of your dawg needs.

Location: 2816 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Hours: Tues-Thurs 11AM-2PM; 5PM-9PM | Fri 11AM-2PM; 5PM-10PM | Sat 11AM-10PM | Sun 1PM-7PM
What to get: The Polish Dog is a crowd favorite — especially when paired with crinkle fries!
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7. Bama Hot Dogs in Birmingham

In A To Go Box Is Fries And A To Go Circle Container Of Sauce. On The Bottom And Right Are Two Identical Hot Dogs Covered In Chilli And Cheese Sauce. — Located just off of Pinson Valley Parkway stop in and grab a hotdog and fries. (The Bama Buzz)

Opening at 5 AM means you can grab a breakfast dawg for your quick mornings. Visit Bama Hot Dogs for this hidden gem in Pinson Valley.

Location: 1613 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35217
Hours: Mon-Sat 5AM-2PM
What to get: Slaw dogs all the way for the full experience of dining at Bama Hot Dogs
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8. Tastee’s Deli in Huntsville

On The Bottom Is A Hot Dog In A Small Tray With Parchment Paper. Topping With Relish, Tomatoes. Onions. Mustard, And More. In The Blurred Distance Is Wooden Tables And Restaurant Equipment. — Large variety of hotdog toppings available in Huntsville. (The Bama Buzz)

Southern hospitality and Alabama hotdogs intersect at Tastee’s with friendly staff and a large variety of dawgs on the menu. Need a sweet treat after demolishing your dawgs? Lucky for you Tastee’s also has a selection of ice cream flavors ready to be scooped.

Location: 1047 Jeff Rd NW, Suite 1, Huntsville, AL 35806
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-7PM
What to get: The Chicago and Coney are classics if you are a first time visitor
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