Kyle Dreier
Von Elrod's The Coney Dog
I Dream of Weenie
Dill Weenie, $3.50
Saunter up to the old Volkswagen van with its hot dog shaped flower boxes and picnic tables out front for one of the best deals in town. Choose your weenie base—beef, turkey, or veggie—which gets topped with a long dill spear, plus mustard and chopped red onions.
Mill Creek Brewing Co. Taproom
The Everyday Dog, $7
On the menu of everyday favorites, the everyday dog stands out. The dog itself is from Porter Road Butcher and it’s topped with the classic combo: ketchup, mustard, and relish served on a fluffy roll.
Daddy’s Dogs
Carolina Dog, $7
Once a mobile unit, Daddy’s Dogs has set up shop in a can’t-miss mustard-yellow home base in The Nations. Get their grilled Carolina dog topped with coleslaw, bacon, BBQ sauce and another “secret” sauce
The Donut + Dog
B.A.T., $9
This not-so-basic bacon-wrapped hot dog is covered in bits of avocado and tomato and there’s a basil-sriracha aioli spread over top. Grab one of their stellar donuts while you’re there, too.
Von Elrod’s
Coney Dog, $10.95
The communal tables, beer hall atmosphere, and prime location beside First Tennesse Park, make Von Elrod’s a hot dog of a destination. Live it up with their quarter pound Coney dog loaded with chili, mustard, melted cheddar shreds, and diced onions.