Best Hot Dogs in New York (2025)

A Lower East Side legend since 1888, Katz’s grills natural-casing beef franks with that signature snap. While crowds chase pastrami, locals head straight to the hot dog counter—regularly praised by Eater NY and longtime critics.

The last remaining Gray’s still anchors the Upper West Side with griddled franks and tropical drinks. Frequently cited by Eater NY and local food writers, it remains a quintessential late-night New York experience.

The UES icon is back in a new storefront, still pairing snappy dogs with fresh juices. Its 2024 reopening was covered by Eater NY and neighborhood outlets, and it continues to serve a loyal cross-section of New Yorkers.

An East Village original known for deep-fried franks, bacon wraps, and creative toppings, with late hours and a cult following. Featured in Eater NY’s hot dog guide and loved by local critics.

Next to the 1937-era Schaller & Weber butcher, this takeout window delivers inventive franks and sausages on pretzel buns. The Infatuation highlights its creativity while the shop preserves Yorkville’s German roots.

This butcher’s counter serves house-made dogs like the Big Fred—garlicky, juicy, and built for mustard and onions. Eater NY recommends it, and the shop’s sourcing from upstate farms keeps things proudly local.

A Flatiron saloon dating to 1892 where the frankfurter and chili dog are part of the city’s bar-food canon. A favorite of historians and regulars alike, with the menu’s dogs even noted on broadcast segments.

Greenpoint’s modern Jewish deli keeps an excellent all-beef dog and a beloved two-dogs-and-a-drink deal. Featured in Eater NY’s hot dog roundup and celebrated by food media for its smart revivalist spirit.

A tiny Windsor Terrace fixture doing textbook Chicago dogs, Italian beef, and community hospitality. The Infatuation and Brooklyn Magazine both cheer its accuracy, neighborhood feel, and playful retro touches.

Seasonal and beachy on the Rockaway Boardwalk, Rippers grills Meat Hook franks with serious snap. Its crew’s roots and Eater NY coverage underscore the spot’s role in modern Rockaway food culture.

A Queens daytime institution for crisp natural-casing dogs, serving locals for decades. Included on Eater NY’s NYC hot dog map, with current hours corroborated by recent listings and customer reports.

Riverdale’s 1953 kosher deli still grills frankfurters with classic sides like knishes and latkes. Recognized by NYC’s official tourism site and local press for enduring neighborhood roots and quality.