America is turning 250 this summer and no birthday party is complete without party food. Hot dogs are a summer staple, making their way onto the menu of nearly every BBQ you’ll attend this year, but Columbus restaurants are taking your favorite backyard bite to new heights.
Read on to learn where you can find the best hot dogs in Columbus.
Love All-American food? Read our list of the best burgers and ice cream with a side order of late-night eats in Columbus.
Photo by Nick Dekker.
Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace
Various locations
Love an adventurous bite? Look no further than Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace. Serving creative takes on beef, vegan and vegetarian hot dogs, along with cold beer and cocktails, across four locations, Dirty Franks sets the standard for hot dogs in Columbus.
Staff pick: Try the Frito Bandito and the Clipper Dog
Village Coney
418 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206
Village Coney is a family-owned and operated spot in Columbus’ German Village featuring classic hot dogs, burgers, finger foods and sides since 2001. This no-fuss haunt keeps locals and visitors coming back with its affordable approach to America’s favorite handheld.
Staff pick: Try the Village Coney (of course) and don’t forget to grab an oatmeal cream pie.
Tasty Dawg
107 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Tasty Dawg is a downtown Columbus lunchtime favorite known for its elevated comfort food, genuine hospitality all while serving up an experience that feels fun, fast and welcoming.
Staff pick: There’s never been a more perfect time to try the All American Dawg, topped with diced onions, sweet relish, ketchup, yellow mustard and celery salt.
Ritzy’s
4615 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
Nothing is more nostalgic than a retro diner and that’s exactly what you can expect to find at Ritzy’s. Their menu features your classic favorite iterations of all-beef hot dogs, including Chicago-style, chili cheese and more.
Staff pick: Try the Bacon Cheddar dog for a little extra hardiness with a handcrafted milkshake.
Loops
1629 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
Owned by Chicago natives, the Constantinides Brothers, Loops specializes in Vienna beef hot dogs served with a side of Greek hospitality.
Staff pick: Visit Loops on Tuesday for “2 Dog Tuesday,” to double your yum.
Huntington Park. Courtesy of Experience Columbus.
Honorable Mention: Dime-A-Dog Night at Huntington Park
The Columbus Clippers are our city's MiLB team, hailing from their Arena District digs at Huntington Park. The Clippers provide several promotions and themed nights throughout their season, but our favorite among them has to be Dime-a-Dog Night. Dime-A-Dog Night is a tradition dating back to the very first season of Clippers baseball in 1977, where Sahlen's hot dogs are just ten cents every Tuesday. Read more about the Columbus Clippers and plan your visit to Huntington Park.
