Some great hot dog joints across Alabama, just in time for the Fourth of July

According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (which is a real thing, as I’ve just learned)—Americans will eat around 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July. Alabama, the home of some world-famous hot dogs and iconic Conecuh Sausage, is no exception.

To make your Independence Day Planning easy, we’ve rounded up six of the best places to grab a hot dog in Alabama.

The Dew Drop Inn in Mobile

Mobile’s favorite hot dog lies in the iconic Dew Drop Inn. Touted as the “Oldest Restaurant in Mobile,” the Dew Drop is known for slinging bright-red hot dogs, slathered with chili and sauerkraut for a savory, tangy flavor experience in every bite. Even Jimmy Buffett was a fan!

What to order: The Dew Drop Inn hot dog – comes with chili, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup + a pickle slice

• Address: 1808 Old Shell Rd, Mobile, AL 36607
• Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-3PM | Closed Sunday
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Chris’ Famous Hotdogs in Montgomery

Also among the ranks of “oldest restaurants in Alabama” is another hot dog joint, Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs in Montgomery. It was established in 1917 and is so beloved by celebrities like Elvis Presley and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What to order: Chris’ Famous Hot Dog – comes with mustard, onions, sauerkraut and chili sauce

• Address: 138 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Hours: Mon-Thurs + Sat, 10AM-6PM | Fri, 10AM-7PM | Closed Sun.
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The Chicago Cafe in Florence

The Chicago Cafe in Florence is all about creativity. They have some of the most unique hot dog toppings I’ve ever seen—peanut butter and jelly, Fritos and even mac ‘n cheese. You’ll have to let me know what graham crackers and hot dogs taste like!

What to order: The Dog of the Month is always a treat

• Address: 106 E Mobile St #4761, Florence, AL 35630
• Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11-2AM | Fri & Sat, 11-3AM
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Doggy Dawg Bay in Auburn

How could we even have a list of “best hot dogs” without at least one hot dog cart? Doggy Dawg Bay is the hot dog cart in Auburn. They season their dogs every step of the way for maximum flavor in every bite.

What to order: Conecuh Sausage Dawg – comes with melty cheese on top, yum!

• Address: 740 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830
• Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 AM-2 PM + 6-10 PM | Fri + Sat, 10-2AM
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Gus’s Hot Dogs in Birmingham

Gus’s has been a downtown Birmingham favorite since 1947. Once you try their dogs and signature sauce, you’ll get it too.

What to order: Polish Sausage Dog – comes with mustard, onions, kraut + sauce

• Address: 1915 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM | Sat, 10AM-4PM | Closed Sun.
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Farm Burger in Huntsville

If farm-fresh ingredients atop a juicy sausage dog sounds like your ideal meal, head on over to Farm Burger in Huntsville. They’ve got a yummy selection of loaded fries, too.

What to order: Spicy Cheddarwurst build-your-own dog

• Address: 930 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Building 200, Suite 219 Huntsville, AL 35801
• Hours: 11AM-9PM, daily
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