Table Talk

By Chief Knockahoma

April 25, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

It’s a tie between Chicago Delights in Marietta and Mike’s Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs.

By Brian from Buffalo

April 25, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

The best hot dogs in the ATL aer at the corner of 10th and Argonne. They’re cooked on charcoal and they’re called Sahlen Hot Dogs! The very best hot dog ever produced! Add some weber’s mustard and you have a tube steak to die for…….watch for them this summer ATL…JUST YOU WATCH!

By Brian from Buffalo

April 25, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

GO SABRES!!!!!!

By Ben

April 25, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

Try these:

Agree with the choice of Manuel’s and O’Terrill’s. Great big dogs, they don’t skimp on the topping and they pay attention to the bun. You need a knife and fork to eat these things. (Not that that’s a bad thing.)

I like Da Chicago Dog on Piedmont in Buckhead. I’ve talked with a friend from Chicago and he railed against this place, but I think that’s a reaction to his recent transplantation to Atlanta and not necessarily about the quality of the dogs.

The Local on Ponce has a greatly overlooked dog as well. Order it with their colelaw on it. The coleslaw isn’t mayo-based, it’s vinegar, so that adds another dimension. Goes great with their Belgian fries and it’s dirt cheap too.

By Tim

April 25, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Kevino’s on decatur road (near the new location of lenny’s) is a great authentic Chicago style dog. The guys who opened it come across as an gang of buddies looking eargerly attending to customers with a friendliness that makes you want to support them. Probably still ironing out some bugs because they’ve only been open for a few weeks, but definitely worth checking out.

By Sherman

April 25, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

The Varsity hands down. Ewww, the Chicago dogs are like eating a sandwich, so much junk on top, you can’t even taste the dog.

By jc

April 25, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

The best Hot Dog is in my pants………Bwaaaaaahhhhhh

By jc

April 25, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

Go Red Wings

By trevor

April 25, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this

SKOOOOOOGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In Charleston SC

By Yea right

April 25, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Please no, not the Varsity! There food has gone done hill in the past few years, imo!

By MelissaWolf

April 25, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

Rin Tin Tin!

By Capt

April 25, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Gotta be the Varsity…any one of them…but the absloute best is in Athens.

By dawglover

April 25, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

Maggie’s in Marietta is hands-down the best. I usually get them naked and put some Marvin’s Sauce (www.mavinssauce.com) on them. Food of the gods.

By MB

April 25, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

At the Varsity with an order of rings of course, where else?

By shubiega

April 25, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

BobbyG’s in Alpharetta. ChiTown dogs rule!

By DJ

April 25, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

The Original Barkers Red Hots, from their street cart downtown on Woodruff Park. That or Nathan’s, on the board walk at Coney Island, NYC baby!!

By pete

April 25, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

Skip’s in Avondale is the best. They have great regular dogs, Chicago dogs, and other menu items. They acutally have a good Cheese steak. Friendly staff, good prices. You’ll be very safe there as it seems that most of the surrounding police, sherriff and Fire Rescue people like to eat there as well.

By Holly

April 25, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Mike’s Hot dogs in Sandy Springs!

By jerry w.

April 25, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

how can noone say anything about brandi’s world famous hot dogs in marietta right around the corner from kennestone hospital they have the best chili dogs you could dream of

By mak_atl

April 25, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

I recently had a hotdog at vortex and it was awesome… meaty, great bun, good price, came w/ tots, and when I ordered it charred, they gladly obliged.

By bdj-durham

April 25, 2007 5:07 PM | Link to this

There are no good hotdogs in Atlanta. The best hotdogs are in Chicago: Portillios, Byron’s on Irving Park, and any joint that sells the Vienna Beef Kosher hotdogs all the way on a poppy seed bun with mustard, relish, onions, celery salt, tomatoes, a pickle spear, sport peppers and definitely, absolutely, NO ketchup, chili crap nor cole slaw.

By jc

April 25, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this

There is a Hot Dog joint in Waukegan. Best Dogs ever

By Andrew

April 25, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

Why is this an issue? The best is Nathan’s then come the rest.

By John

April 25, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

My favorite hot dog place is Nuway,Know they are in Macon,not sure about rest of Georgia.

By dawgdan

April 26, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this

The Varsity is a joke. I’m a native Atlantan and I know that. It might scratch an itch for grease, but it’s more in the same vein as Krystal (and that’s not a good thing).

The best hot dogs are Chicago dogs, hands-down. I don’t even like half the ingredients by themselves, but when you combine them on top of a Vienna Beef dog, it’s Heaven. Skip’s in Avondale and the Windy City Grill in Roswell (formerly Bobby G’s) serve up the best tube steaks in town. Anyone who claims these are not as good as authentic Chicago dogs are sorely mistaken - they use the same Vienna-supplied ingredients!

By Keith

April 26, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs in Marietta. No contest

By whoever

April 26, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this

a GREAT hot dog can be found at a little place called SKIN’S

The closest location is Cornelia or Anderson, SC.

They have a much better chili than the Varsity. Not greasy like the Varsity.

By Leah

April 26, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

bdj-durham, you can get that at Hot Dog Heaven in Woodstock; it’s called the Chicago dog. The place is run by a Wisconsin transplant so they make the real thing, with Vienna Beef, and serve it alongside other Chicago staples like Italian Beefs, bratwursts, etc. Not quite in Atlanta, but it’s a lot less far north than Chicago!

By scott

April 26, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

while macon has nu way weiners and cartersville has the four way lunch and doug jr.’s gainesville’s coffee shop inside lawrence pharmacy has got em all beat.

By dawgdan

April 26, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

Nu-Way is pretty nasty. I went there awhile back with some friends on our way down to FL. At the time, we were like “these are incredible!” but afterwards, the thought became revolting. Way way way too much grease.

Chicago dog, FTW!

By Mark

April 26, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

Brian from Buffalo is right. A Sahlen’s hotdog is the best, hands down. ANY hotdog pales in comparison. You southerners wouldn’t know a good dog if it hit you in the azz.

GO SABRES!!!!!

By kathy

April 26, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this

“Five Guys” at Chamblee Village. Good food, excellent service, and clean.

By Phyllis

April 26, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

Of course I love the Varsity, but I really love the hot dogs from Zestos on Ponce. When I lived in Atlanta I tried to get there often. As far as I’m concerned they are every bit as good as the Varsity. Also, their fries are better than the Varsity.

By Phyllis

April 26, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this

I forgot to mention Zestos also has really good onion rings. The fries and onion rings aren’t greasy. That’s the main reason I don’t like the Varsity much anymore. The fries, etc. drip of grease. And having one time been from the north I really like an “all the way” dog with chili and slaw. But, not the vinegar kind. Yuck!

By Deanna

April 26, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this

Phyllis is right! A Zesto’s chili/cheese/slaw dog with some tots…. To die for!

By Lady

April 26, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

SCOOPS ON THE SQUARE in downtown Lawrenceville. They have an excellent Chicago dog and turkey chili dog.

By Jack

April 26, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

Haven’t seen anything in Atlanta that can match Nu-Way in Macon, but in Chicago, it’s Hot Doug’s and Gene & Jude’s all the way.

By Jimbo

April 26, 2007 9:34 AM | Link to this

For those who say the Varsity is the best you might as well not even comment because you don’t know what a real hot dog tastes like. My dog would not even eat something from the Varsity. I prefer Mike’s Chicago Dogs in Sandy Springs, and Bobby G’s in Alpharetta. They both do Chicago proud with good dogs. Nothing is better than Vienna Beef.

By dawgdan

April 26, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

Right on, Jimbo! It’s gotta be Vienna Beef!

By Marv

April 26, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

The best by far are Yellow Jacket Hot Dogs in Ellenwood and they are cheap.

By Pam

April 26, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

Five Guys Burgers and Fries (there’s one in Austell) has great dogs. Not as good as Chicago, but an excellent substitute!

By lucky1

April 26, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

Mark above would know, yankees are used to hot dogs hitting them in the azz!

By Joe

April 26, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this

Barney’s Hotdog Heaven in Woodstock.

By Jimbo

April 26, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Hey Lucky1 are you insisting that Northerners are gay?

By Hotdog Lover

April 26, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

Hotdog Heaven in Woodstock has my vote also. There Chicago dog is the real thing and amazing. Plus the couple that owns the place is some of the nicest/coolest people you will ever meet! Go there & you will not be disappointed.

By Bink

April 26, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

Bobby G’s in Alpharetta; they have good pizza too!

Skip’s in Avondale

Mike’s in Sandy Springs

By Chicago Dogs

April 26, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

Mike’s in Sandy Springs and Chicago Delights in Marietta - food and staff are tops! The owner at Chicago Delights will even provide you with a pin so you can mark your neighorhood on his Chicago map! Being a Carolina girl, brought up on hot dogs smothered in slaw and chili, my Chicago native fiance has converted me to the Chicago dog. Green pepper relish and tomatoes, yum! Sometimes, I still sneak the slaw on my Chicago Hot Dog :)!

By ATL

April 26, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

Looks like no one knows of a good dog in ATLANTA. Not Woodstock, not Marietta, not Sndy Spring, not Ellenwood. ATLANTA. If they wanted to know about the best dogs in Georgia, then you out of towners, OTPers can chime in. But for now, leave it to the pros.

Well, the city has been lacking good dogs since the demise of the Ham Dog from Mulligans in Oakhurst. The Ham Dog was a hot dog wrapped by a beef patty that’s deep fried, covered with chili, cheese and onions, served on a hoagie bun AND topped with a fried egg and two fistfuls of fries. Like the Varsity or some crappy mustard and pickle “Chicago” dog could beat that. Alas, Mulligans closed because all their customers died (they also searved a bacon cheeseburger on a Krispy Kreeme doughnut).

Best dog in Atlanta? East Atlanta Yacht Club in L5P. They serve a deed fried, all beef burger with all the toppings you want (although the emphesis here is placed on the dog itself) including Brunswick stew. Have one before a show at the Variety and you’ll have to leave early to take the Browns to the Super Bowl.

Runner’s up for best dog include the Brewhouse Cafe (Jumbo Black Angus Chili Cheese Dog), Ann’s Snack Bar (it’s actually a deep fried “split” served on a hamburger bun) and Turner Field(how could an honest Atlantan leave this one off their list).

By t byrd

April 26, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

no one in the ATL has mrs.ann’s beat she has the best hotdog in the A!! also chili split.

By shone

April 26, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this

Jimmy HotDogs out of Albany GA. Can I get about 10 dogs all the way!!!!

By Mark

April 26, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

lucky1 - what’s wrong? Are you still upset that us yankees burned this city to the ground, only to return and rebuild it to our liking so we could live comfortably and marry your women? They were sick of their daddy’s and brother’s hot dogs anyway……

By cmbless

April 26, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

I agree with Shone. Jimmy’s Hotdogs in Albany, GA are the BEST!!!!

By Stan

April 26, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

NuWay in Macon. They’ve been profiled on the Food Network, the Travel Channel and won the best slaw dog in the world by the New York Times. Pretty much says it all!

By smoody

April 26, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

Sorry to say Atlanta, the VARSITY is for kids and field trips there is nothing special about that hot dog…however it will make some nice bowel movements an hour later…

By Angelica

April 26, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Skip’s & Zesto’s are by far my favorites. And I’d have to agree with Smoody - with all these fine eateries available, why waste money on colon-cleansing?

By dawgdan

April 26, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

ATL- Nice try. The blog asks about the best hot dog in METRO Atlanta. Marietta, Woodstock, Sandy Springs, Ellenwood, Lawrenceville.. all of them are in metropolitan Atlanta.

And, for what it’s worth, Skip’s in Avondale Estates IS inside the perimeter. Who cares if it’s OTP or ITP anyway? Get in your car and drive.

By FRANK FURTER

April 26, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

The hot dog joint by Kennestone in Marietta is by far the best in Atlanta (Brandi’s is what it’s called now, I believe).

However, the BEST hot dogs are the ones you make at home!

By Nothing beats Teds

April 26, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this

The boys from Buffalo are correct. Hands down Sahlens is the best. Barkers is a Sahlens dog.

By britton

April 26, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Ikea’s HotDogs Rock !!!!

By V

April 26, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

My Boyfriend’s…….

By Susan

April 26, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

Best hot dog in Atlanta is found at Costco’s.

By FRED

April 26, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding? It can only be the Varsity!!. World’s best dog.

By Big E

April 26, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

By Mark

April 26, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this

Fred- You obviously don’t get out much. The Varsity dog is crap compared to places mentioned. Just EWWWWWWWW!

By Jrene

April 26, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

The chili dog at Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs is incredible. Very spicy chili. I love a good chili dog too, but I don’t get Chicago Delights (if you are referring to the one on Barrett Pkwy) - the dogs are too tough, even my non-discriminating hotdog loving kid won’t touch them.

By Tony R

April 26, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

Some of the Best Hot Dogs in Atlanta are at Hot Dogs Etc. on N. Shallowford Rd just outside the perimeter!

They have about 15 different dogs made with Hebrew Nationals! From the Southern (Slaw Dog) to the Kansas City (Kraut and swiss) to the cajun (with red beans and rice on top!)They even have a Reuben dog! (with pastrami on the dog!… sounds awful but tastes awesome!)

They need to be added to your rotation! Great Cajun food and Xydeco music as well!

By Mark

April 26, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

Hebrew Nationals are lousy dogs. Try a Sahlen’s, and you will agree.

By A Great American

April 26, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

Mike’s Doghouse in Jonesboro is the best!!!

By Tugboat Charlie

April 26, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

Barney’s Hotdog Heaven is the best.Becky really is the coolest lady in Woodstock.Their Chicago dog does not get better.

By Mr. B. Rosy

April 26, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

I was in Smyrna on South Cobb Drive the other day and stopped in at the old Dairy Queen. It was clean and inviting and had a nostalgic feel. I had a chilidog and it was unbelievably delicious! The bun was toasted on the outside and soft and warm inside. The hotdog was all beef and had great flavor. The chili had just the right amount of spice and heat to it. I ordered another chilidog with slaw, it was almost heavenly! The slaw was cool and delicious and tempered the heat of the chili perfectly. I hope they all start making chilidogs like this Dairy Queen. I will make it a point to stop there again soon.

By woodstock

April 26, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

HOT DOG HEAVEN in woodstock is by far my favorite. Authentic Chicago dogs (made with Vienna Beef)!. Genuine Italian Beef, something real hard to find in Atlanta. Great Chicago thin crust pizza too. Gosh Ive made myself hungry. I eating there for lunch tomorrow!!

By jackson

April 26, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this

back in the day in decatur there was mulligans they had a dog called the hamdog they took a dog incased it in hamburger meat deep fried it then topped it with chili, a fried egg, yup, a fried egg, bacon and either sauerkraut or coleslaw. They had eating contest 4 5 years ago you had an hour to eat a 5LB one, i entered with four other contestants. I was the only one to finish doing so in just over 40 minutes.

By qman

April 27, 2007 8:39 AM | Link to this

Hot Dog Heaven in Woodstock is fantastic. The food is great and the owners treat everyone as if they are family.

By Jan Kolar

April 27, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

A big vote for Hot Dog Heaven (both stores in Canton & Woodstock) serve a great all beef hot dog (less grease) with all the good stuff on it!