Happy National Hot Dog Day! Here’s Where to Celebrate
Happy National Hot Dog Day! If you’re looking for dogs in Memphis, here’s a list! Got some to add? Leave ’em in the comments.
– Elwood’s Shack on Summer Avenue has the best hot dog I’ve had probably in my life. The BBQ Slaw Dog is an all-beef hot dog topped with slightly spicy slaw made of purple cabbage, jalapeños, and blue cheese. Yes. Blue cheese. That’s it pictured above in all its glory.
– Hog and Hominy has a beef and cheddar dog (on a pretzel bun!) on both their lunch and dinner menus.
– Bardog Tavern has a daily hot dog special. Sometimes they Tweet about it, but otherwise you’ll find it on the chalkboard in the bar, which I think has underrated food.
– Memphis Dawgs is a hot dog cart that serves Nathan’s dog with different toppings. The menu varies, but he usually has a Memphis Dawg with slaw and honey BBQ sauce in addition to a New York with sauerkraut, onions, and celery salt…plus more. Check out this location via their Facebook page.
– Lunchbox Eats has the Principal’s Office Link, which is a hot sausage topped with fried eggs, lettuce, tomatoes and sauce, wrapped in a grilled cheese sandwich. Just think about that for a second.
– In delicious heart attack news, the Dirty Crow Inn has a limited-time special this week (July 17 – 22) with a bacon-wrapped Nathan’s hot dog, deep fried and covered in Pancho’s and bacon bits. See your demise below:
Where are you celebrating? Know of any other hot dog specials? Add them in the comments.
Author: Holly Whitfield
I write about what’s going on with Memphis music, food, arts, events, sports, people, and culture. Memphians love Elvis and barbeque with a passion that must be seen to be believed, but there is so much more to this place.
My wife and I are moving to Memphis in a few short weeks. It's too bad we wont be able to hit these up on National Hot Dog day, but I can't wait to try them out when we get there…especially Elwood's Shack. That sounds incredible!
One of the Best Hot Dogs in Memphis is Jack Pirtles. Just like Tops Burgers are great so is the hot dog at Pirtles. . You can order as is or anyway you like them.