Ben's Chili Bowl is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

1. Ben's Chili Bowl

8.2
1213 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · U-Street · 386 tips and reviews

RonRon: It's a historical landmark in DC. Great Chili dogs. Dine-in and people watching at its best. Cash only.

Eric L.Eric Leach: Hot dogs are so good, chili mmmmm

Emily C.Emily Chandler: Chili dog is the way to go. The slices of cake are excellent too.

Nationals Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

2. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 473 tips and reviews

The Amazing AvocadoThe Amazing Avocado: The Taste the WOW Truck will be sampling game day avocado treats like Triple Play Tostada Bites and Big Hit Hot Dogs. Check-in to win an avocado t-shirt!

Cracken ..Cracken .: Its easy to get to this stadium from the Subway, its nice new park with plenty to do around it, and be sure to enjoy a beer and a chili dog from Ben's Chili Bowl, a DC institution.

Marcie K.Marcie Kowalski: If in the President's club get the birthday cake and natitude gelato together, hotdog with ranch and then the nachos when you take your seat. #fatkidclubforthewin

Swizzler Gourmet Hotdogs is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

3. Swizzler Gourmet Hotdogs

7.8
1900 L St NW, Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · NoMa · 5 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt Silverman: Very good quality hot dogs. Try the J dawg if you like to keep it classic.

Himanshu D.Himanshu Desai: Great tasting hotdogs and eclectic toppings. Just very expensive for the amount of food you receive.

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Killer hot dogs on pretzel buns! Fries are good too.

Ivy and Coney is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

4. Ivy and Coney

7.7
1523 7th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Dive Bar · Logan Circle - Shaw · 41 tips and reviews

Noah P.Noah Peters: Since moving to the East Coast, I've missed the beautiful simplicity of Midwestern bars. Ivy and Coney fills that void- cheap beer in a can, Chicago-style hot dogs, and Detroit/Chicago sports on TV.

Washington PostWashington Post: Inspired by corner bars of Chicago and Detroit, Ivy & Coney serves Stroh's and malort, chili-topped Coney Dogs as well as Chicago Dogs "dragged through the garden." Read more.

Byron W.Byron Wilkes: Really, really great bar. New deck is open and it's hella nice. Hot dog game on lock.

The Pretzel Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

5. The Pretzel Bakery

8.9
257 15th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Bakery · Hill East · 40 tips and reviews

Jay B.Jay Blessed: Their pretzel dog is my fav!

VenuVenu: Check website for specials like GameDay pretzel dogs!

Allison K.Allison Kasic: The pretzel hotdog is amazing.

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

6. Shake Shack

8.3
800 F St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Penn Quarter · 107 tips and reviews

Thomas C.Thomas Carpenter: Perfect place for a burger or hot dog before heading into the Verizon Center. The Fair Trade coffee shake is awesome.

Steve C.Steve Collins: Great food. Kids loved the chocolate shake and hot dogs. Crinkle fries also excellent. Crispy and tasty.

David G.David Gonzalez: Loved their cheese fries and Vienna hotdog

Bourbon Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

7. Bourbon Steak

8.7
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Steakhouse · Georgetown · 95 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: lobster corndogs. french fries. mac n cheese. freshmade cocktails. oh, and the dining rooms not half bad either.

TBDTBD: Metrocurean recommends the off-menu hot dog special going on through August. For $7 you get a Red Apron hot dog and a pint of craft beer for $7 in the bar and lounge. Read more.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Lobster Corn Dogs

Sudhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

8. Sudhouse

7.1
1340 U St NW (at 14th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bar · U-Street · 21 tips and reviews

Trevor M.Trevor M: Awesome beer selection and they have pitchers! I really liked the corn dogs, guac, and beef sliders. Great new spot on U.

Aubri O.Aubri O'Connor: Good happy hour, and sizable corn dogs!

Jenn M.Jenn Mcdani: $5 Moscow Mules on the hottest day of the year and it actually comes in a copper cup - They got that just right.....

Costco Food Court is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

9. Costco Food Court

7.7
2441 Market St NE (Fort Lincoln Dr NE), Washington, D.C.
Food Court · Northeast Washington · 4 tips and reviews

Alex P.Alex Perry: Can't beat a hot dog for a $1.50!

Mikini W.Mikini Williams: The hot dog and soda deal are worth the line!

Philip M.Philip M: Avoid eating here at all cost on weekends! They said my food would be ready in 5 minutes and now it's more than 15 minutes. Half-assed organizational skills here!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

10. Shake Shack

8.2
1216 18th St NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Burger Joint · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 226 tips and reviews

Shyam V.Shyam Vala: Pick any burger or hot dog, its the best!

Andrew F.Andrew Frank: Fries are fantastic. Hot dogs surprisingly good for a burger joint.

Peter d.Peter den Hartog: Perfect. Lots of seating and best hotdogs ever.

Meats & Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

11. Meats & Foods

7.9
247 Florida Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Hot Dog Joint · LeDroit Park · 9 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Everything here is great, we opted for the Chorizo topped with peppers and onions, Chili topped with cheese, and a Halfsmoke topped with bacon and jalapeños.

Jason B.Jason B: Be sure to order a pickle!

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: Just go...it's all good here!!!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

12. Whole Foods Market

8.9
600 H Street, Ne (at 6th St NE), Washington, D.C.
Grocery Store · Near Northeast · 11 tips and reviews

Charise V.Charise Van Liew: Draft beer upstairs in H St Lounge. Happy Hour 4-6, M-F. You can order hot dogs at the bar even though they're not on the menu. Beer and wine available in tasting portions & flights.

Karl H.Karl Hill: Beer selection is good. OK cheese menu with a cheese plate, sandwich, etc. You can bring food from the hot bar downstairs to eat in the lounge area and during specific hours they have a hot dog cart.

Nicholas J.Nicholas Johnson: I've never been to a grocery that has a full bar, coffee bar, and juice bar. The carts come with cupholders so you can drink while you shop. So cool!

El Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

13. El Centro

7.8
1218 Wisconsin Ave NW (at Prospect St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 54 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You must order the insane El Centro Dog which is a bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with Mexican slaw, black bean purée, and habanero mustard.

Brent G.Brent Gatewood: Happy Hour is the best. A real Mexican Hot Dog, great deals at the bar. A definite must!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You can't beat the $35 bottomless brunch here. You get to try all the items on the menu and all the brunch drinks. Don't fill up before trying the Chilaquiles, they're fantastic!

Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

14. Eastern Market

9.1
225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 143 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Green: A hot dog (or half-smoke) and chips from the meat vendor in the middle of the market is one of the best and cheapest eats in DC. His selection is always changing, sausage, hot-halfs...

Camille W.Camille Wright: Iconic market. A must stop for tourists looking to experience real DC. Great hot dog stand and crafts vendors.

Washington PostWashington Post: Eastern Market, a leafy, Capitol Hill neighborhood radiates from the city’s oldest remaining public market, built in 1873. Read this story by local Gene Weingarten. Read more.

El Fuego is one of The 15 Best Places for Hot Dogs in Washington.

15. El Fuego

8.4
(See Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 9 tips and reviews

Priscilla R.Priscilla Rawlins: Limo saltado! Delish! Such nice people here and the the Salchipapa is a great treat - how can you go wrong with hot dogs and fries with sauces 2 and 3. Yummy!

Jeff M.Jeff Mervosh: Highly recommend the Pan con Chicharron and yuca frites. Fried sweet potato!

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Tried the El Fuego burger, it had great flavors all around but it seemed like they used a frozen patty which was a bit of a let down. But overall a decent burger. Hope they start using fresh patties!