Rudy's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

1. Rudy's Bar & Grill

8.3
627 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 275 tips and reviews

Mike & Anne H.Mike & Anne HoneyTrek.com: Hands down the best bar in NYC. Great location, $7 pitchers 24/7, Free Hot Dogs with every pitcher (give a $3 tip on the pitcher for 2 dogs). Outdoor seating till 11pm. Read more.

CollegeCandyCollegeCandy: Possibly the cheapest pint in Manhattan (starting at $2.75!). And, free hot dogs all day every day! Not as sketchy as it sounds! They're made fresh whenever you order!

SueSue: Great selection of beers, free hot dogs and awesome staff. Love this little dive bar!

Crif Dogs is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

2. Crif Dogs

8.6
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 472 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Everyone knows about the great hot dogs here (especially the deep fried dog), but walking through the phone booth is a little hidden gem we love.

Tim C.Tim Cox: Veggie Hot Dog with Everything Bagel Toppings and Cheesy Fries!

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The best hot dog place in the city - go for the spicy redneck! Read more.

Gray's Papaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

3. Gray's Papaya

8.1
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Lincoln Square · 246 tips and reviews

Omar M.Omar Manolo: NYC institution still serving the best hot dogs for under $2. Papaya juice is very tasty.

Rahul G.Rahul Guhathakurta: One of the best hot dog in joint in manhattan, no secondary thought about it.

CandaceCandace: Favorite Gray's Papaya. Hands down! Hot dog is snappy, savory, & the perfect meat:bun ratio. Get the recession special with delicious pina colada.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

4. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.3
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

Nadina B.Nadina Barreto: Get the fried hot dog with cheddar cheese, crab dip, and cape cod chips on top! Ask the mixologist for a funky drink to complement it! and enjoy in the gorgeous ambience

KAMKAM: Great place with great atmosphere to go for creative cocktails and grab a yummy hotdog as well! Only complaint is the small and dated glassware (cocktails served in old champagne coup glasses).

Jacob B.Jacob Briars: One of the best bars in the world. Try the neo-Tiki classic 'Shark' cocktail or a perfectly executed classic cocktail. And have a hot dog, it's the perfect mix of hi brow/low brow. Ask for Jeff!

Dickson's Farmstand Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

5. Dickson's Farmstand Meats

8.8
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th Sts), New York, NY
Butcher · Chelsea · 94 tips and reviews

Katie K.Katie K: Hot dogs are amazing here. Get it with sauerkraut or kimchi!

Sebastian A.Sebastian A.: Best hot dog ever!! With chilies is perfect!

Lauren M.Lauren Melcher: get the Chow Chow. best hot dog of my life.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

6. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1446 tips and reviews

Fabiana R.Fabiana Ruggiero Pereira: Pastrami, hotdog, fries ... everything is so good here!

Tom K.Tom Klem: Great Pastrami on Rye. Ask for it moist. Plus ask for pickled tomatoes and sour pickles too. The well done hot dogs are to best in NYC.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Unmatched pastrami, excellent egg creams, great hot dogs and sausage. A New York legend.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

7. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1236 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: The Shake Shack Shack-Cago dog stays pretty true to the classic - a Vienna all-beef hot dog and a poppy seed bun layered with the classic toppings.

Colin R.Colin Riley: Loved the Octoberfest hotdog with the pretzels on top!

David K.David Kitterick: If you're 'eating in' don't wait for the handset to shake to let you know your meal is ready, best to stand near to hear them call your name. Also, double patty, hot dog and fries combo a must!

Mess Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

8. Mess Hall

8.0
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd (118th St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Central Harlem · 20 tips and reviews

Pinckney C.Pinckney Canty: Great hotdog, beer and shot special during happy hour. If you like a great playlist I'd recommend going on either Wednesday's or Saturday's happy hour times. Cherry kills it w/ her music playlists!!

Krisha M.Krisha Marcano: Hot Dogs, Bourbon, Bartenders and music baby!

Nir B.Nir Banchik: Great hotdogs,proud of them for the vegetarian options. Loved the outdoor sitting.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

9. Shake Shack

8.8
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 855 tips and reviews

Gulsebnem O.Gulsebnem Ozer-Eker: I tried their signature hotdog (shackcago) and loved it!

Stacy A.Stacy Adam: Love that they have chicken hot dogs here! I've never been to a restaurant that actually carries them! The Fair Shake was amazing!

Stacy A.Stacy Adam: This place is crazy on the weekends, but they have a chicken hot dog, and I love that with a float or shake.

Old Town Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

10. Old Town Bar

8.1
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews

Lady Zombie S.Lady Zombie Sangrea: Chilli dog, delicious! Try one with a Ballantine Ale!

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love the old-timey ambiance, the casual atmosphere, a cold Lone Star beer and the awesome Chili Dogs. We’d also go for the Liverwurst sandwich too.

✰ David M.✰ David Mathison ✰: Great wings and hot dogs!

Huertas is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

11. Huertas

8.0
107 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · East Village · 127 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: During the summer, they open up a weekend window to serve Basque-style hot dogs made with chistorra sausage (pork with paprika) on a potato roll, topped with aioli and piqullo mostardo. Read more.

Matthew W.Matthew Williams: The summer special hot dogs are worth every penny. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: Get the hot dog (secret menu item). $1 happy hour items are no longer available

Spring Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

12. Spring Lounge

8.1
48 Spring St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · NoLita · 150 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: From 5 to 7pm on Wednesdays, get free hot dogs (boiled in a different beer each week!) and fixings. Read more.

Alexander P.Alexander Perilla: free hotdogs every wednesday round 4pm Read more.

Jo T.Jo Trent: Every Wednesday at 5, they serve free hotdogs that've been cooked in beer. So worth it

Costco is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

13. Costco

7.7
517 E 117th St (at Pleasant Ave), New York, NY
Warehouse or Wholesale Store · East Harlem · 102 tips and reviews

iza p.iza p: Best deal for a tasty 1/4 lb beef hotdog and drink.

Alex L.Alex Lawrence: This is the real Recession Special: a big hotdog and drink for $1.50... greys papaya, eat your heart out!

NabeelNabeel: End your trip with a giant hot dog and drink (free refills) for $1.50. Well worth it!

Emmett's is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

14. Emmett's

8.8
50 Macdougal St (btwn Prince St and Houston St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · SoHo · 115 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Try Emmett’s new No-Ketchup-Allowed Chicago Dog! It's loaded with beef, chopped onions, sliced tomatoes, pickle spears, peppers, relish, celery salt, and mustard. Only $8.95 with fries. Read more.

Scott S.Scott Sullivan: Greek salad, Chicago dog and pizza is amazing

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: An authentic take on the Chicago Hotdog

Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in New York City.

15. Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar

8.8
1654 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Yorkville · 33 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Decent fried chickens and various versions of hot dogs that hit the spot! There is a seating area along with beer on tap inside, and one of the staffs last time was super friendly.

CarolynCarolyn: Try the Oktoberfest special with Beyond sausage. Delicioso!! 🥨🌭

Colin M. F.Colin M. Ford: Make it a Central European afternoon... Head to the Neue Galerie afterwards and Café Sabarsky for desert! 🇩🇪🇦🇹