10 Best Hot Dog Spots in the Big Easy
For some, hot dogs are only a fourth of July thing when we watch a bunch of people eat 70 plus hot dogs in the span of ten minutes on TV and then feel slightly nauseous. For others, hot dogs are a year-round love and an art form. This list of New Orleans's best hot dog spots features beloved classics and new innovations that are sure to be crowd pleasers. Give them a try this National Hot Dog Month. Just maybe not 70 of them.
1. Glizzies by Poppa
St. Charles Avenue & Melpomene Streetcar Stop
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Pick up a delicious lunch on the go at Glizzies by Poppa's hot dog cart. Located on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Glizzies by Poppa has some of the best hot dogs in New Orleans. The stand is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Make sure to check out their specialty sausages, including alligator and bacon-wrapped sausage!
2. Rollie's Hot Diggity Dogs
Multiple Locations (Rotating)
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Rollie's Hot Diggity Dogs is a rotating food stand that frequents Metairie and New Orleans. The stand offers various types of hot dogs, including Hebrew National, alligator sausage, and crawfish sausage. Keep up with Rollie's Instagram (@rollieshotdiggitydogs) for updates on where to satisfy your hot dog craving.
3. Cochon Butcher
930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-7675
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Cochon Butcher supplies New Orleans daily with fresh produce, eggs, meat, and dairy. In addition to these provisions, the butcher serves a lunch and dinner menu featuring their best cuts. A standout on the menu is the Cajun Pork Dog, served on a pretzel bun. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of sausages, including andouille, deer, boudin, and more. Cochon butcher is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4. Dat Dog
Multiple Locations
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With three locations across the city, Dat Dog's menu is stocked with delicious creations such as the Flying Pig and "The Son of a Saint 'Dog.'" Dat Dog provides the option to build your own dog, as well. The restaurant includes many vegan options for those wishing to enjoy all the same tastiness without the meat. Dat Dog's hours vary by location, but they are open everyday of the week.
5. Company Burger
4600 Freret St., (504) 267-0320
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Company Burger's name may seem antithetical to this list of hot dog spots, but who said burger joints can only make good burgers? The Company Hot Dog is dressed with onion and relish and is the perfect pairing for one of Company Burger's milkshakes. So the next time your friends are craving burgers but you'd rather a hot dog, bring them to Company Burger. Nobody needs to know that you have ulterior motives! Company Burger is open everyday but Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
6. Ted's Frostop
3100 Calhoun St., (504) 861-3615
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At Ted's Frostop, you won't just find a menu packed with classic favorites—including hot dogs—you'll find a diner experience that transports you back to the '50s. Open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ted's Frostop is sure to satisfy your cravings with their all-American classics. As you munch on a hot dog or a hot sausage po-boy, don't be surprised if, all of the sudden, your hair is slicked with grease or you've unknowingly donned a poodle skirt.
7. Lucky Dogs
Multiple Locations
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Perhaps New Orleans' most famous hot dog joint, Lucky Dogs has locations across the city, in the Louis Armstrong International Airport, in Baton Rouge, and beyond. Lucky Dogs is a beloved classic that is sure to be the perfect lunch, dinner, or late-night snack. Check out any of their iconic stands for a simple yet mouthwatering hot dog. Hours vary by location.
8. Diva Dawg
Multiple Locations
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"It's not a hot dog…it's a Diva Dawg!" This is the motto of Diva Dawg, founded by Chef Ericka "Diva" Lassair. Alongside serving up elevated hot dogs at different locations around New Orleans, the Diva Dawg Truck is available for hire and catering. Stay tuned on Diva Dawg's socials to find out where the truck is parking and grab your own Diva Dawg!
9. Big Pete's Chicago Style Hot Dogs
2481 St. Claude Ave., (504) 315-3279
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Big Pete's Chicago Style Hot Dogs is a brand new restaurant and is offering authentic Chicago-style hot dogs to New Orleanians. Officially opening on June 28, locals can experience delicious dogs that the Windy City is best known for, including the Junkyard Dog with chili and cheese. Be sure to also order Big Pete's cheese sticks and onion rings. Big Pete's "Chicageaux" hot dogs should not be missed!
10. Bud's Broiler
Multiple Locations
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Bud's Broiler is a great on-the-go option for a quick and satisfying meal. In addition to their famous burgers, the restaurant offers an array of hot dogs and toppings, including chili, cheese, and hickory sauce. Bud's is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. everyday except Sunday. If Metairie is more convenient spot for you, check out their location at 2929 Causeway Blvd.
