It's National Hot Dog Month! Here are 15 places to get a hot dog in Louisville
July is National Hot Dog Month, something the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council promotes each year. The council also founded National Hot Dog Day, held the third Wednesday in July, which this year falls on July 16.
To celebrate, here are 15 places around Louisville where you can get a hot dog.
WHAT: This food stand has been grilling up hot dogs in NuLu for the better part of a year. Menu items include dogs served Detroit style, with chili, cheese, mustard and chopped onions, Memphis style with baked beans, pulled pork, slaw and barbecue sauce, New York style with sauerkraut, grilled onions and spicy brown mustard and more.
WHERE: Food stand, located in NuLu
WHEN: open every weekend
MORE INFORMATION: instagram.com/_citydogs_
WHAT: Crave, a franchise serving hot dogs and barbecue, opened its first express location inside Walmart at 7101 Cedar Springs Blvd, in May. A standalone brick-and-mortar location is set to open later this year at 601 E. Jefferson St.
WHERE: 7101 Cedar Springs Blvd.
WHEN: daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: iwantcrave.com
WHAT: Dairy Del serves a variety of milkshakes, sundaes, hand-dipped ice cream cones, soft-serve ice cream and smoothies. Specialty treats include a funnel fry sundae, banana split, S'mores parfait and hot fudge cake. For a cheap, savory snack, try the Polish sausage hot dogs, burgers, popcorn chicken, nachos or pretzels.
WHERE: 1516 S. Shelby St.
WHEN: daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/DairyDel/
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WHAT: Dairy Kastle is a walk-up experience that is celebrating more than 40 years of serving soft-serve ice cream, chili dogs, BBQ, taco in a bag, and more. It also has a vegan option hot dog and chili dog.
WHERE: 575 Eastern Parkway
WHEN: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; closed Monday
MORE INFORMATION: Cash only. dairykastle.com
WHAT: This Pasadena, California-born chain of restaurants opened its first location in the area in 2024. Hot dogs on the menu include options such as the Chili Idol, which features Haus chili, cheddar cheese sauce and onions, the Old Town, which features smoked bacon, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, pickled jalapenos and cojita cheese and the SoooCali, which features wild arugula, avocado, tomato, crispy onions and spicy basil aioli.
WHERE: 415 W. Bank St., New Albany, Indiana
WHEN: daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: doghaus.com
WHAT: This local spot for coffee, mini-doughnuts and hot dogs opened in 2024. Some hot dog menu items include a Chicago style dog, topped with onion, tomato, peppers, celery salt and tangy brown mustard, and the Louisville style, featuring cheese, jalapeños, and crispy bacon.
WHERE: 1433 Bardstown Road
WHEN: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: dripndough502.com
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WHAT: Get It On a Bun at Booty's offers hot dogs including its Booty Dog, a smoked sausage, chili, two kinds of cheese, grilled pepper and onions and the chili cheese dog, a 1/3 pound Angus all-beef dog, chili and shredded cheese and smoked sausage. It also serves the Booty Delux Burger, a Kentucky State Fair award-winning hamburger that is topped with smoked Gouda, applewood bacon, grilled pepper/onion medley, chipotle mayo, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted brioche bun.
WHERE: 822 State St., New Albany, Indiana. Also a food truck.
WHEN: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday
MORE INFORMATION: 812-292-3800; facebook.com/BootysDiner
WHAT: Hauck's Corner, in the Schnitzelburg-Germantown neighborhood, offers a vibrant blend of delicious food and expertly crafted cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere. The Hauck's Dog is a bacon-wrapped hot dog smothered with smokey brisket chili, creamy queso, zesty pickled red onions and jalapenos. Also look for grilled bratwurst and Beyond bratwurst options.
WHERE: 1000 Goss Ave.
WHEN: daily, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
MORE INFORMATION: hauckscorner.com
WHAT: At Lonnie's Best Taste of Chicago, hot dogs are all beef and served on a steamed poppy seed bun. Options include Clark St. Hot Dog, with yellow mustard, piccalilli relish, fresh chopped onions, tomato wedges, cucumbers, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt; Congress Cheese Dog, smothered with hot melted cheese; Rush St. Chili Cheese Dog, made with homemade chili, hot melted cheese, yellow mustard, and freshly chopped onions; the Wabash Chili Dog, made with homemade chili topped with yellow mustard and fresh chopped onions and more. Also look for Polish sausages, hamburgers, beef, hot wings, shrimp and more.
WHERE: 121 St. Matthews Ave.
WHEN: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-895-2380; lonniesbesttasteofchicago.com
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WHAT: This spot in downtown Louisville serves the Hot Diggity Dog, a classic hot dog, because sometimes, nothing is better than the original.
WHERE: 119 S. 7th St.
WHEN: Wednesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 6-9 p.m., Saturday, 12-2:30 p.m., 6-9 p.m., Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
MORE INFORMATION: misfitlou.com
WHAT: Red Top is known for its famous Louisville Dog, which brings together yellow mustard and flint-style coney sauce, as well as beer cheese, making for a decadent and highly messy experience. Also look for the Black and Blue, which features chunky blue cheese, bourbon grilled onions, smoked bacon and blackberry jam.
WHERE: 1154 Logan St., at Atrium Brewing
WHEN: Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: redtopdogs.com
WHAT: Skyline is famous for secret recipe Cincinnati-style chili that is also served on a hot dog. The Classic Cheese Coney is a hot dog in a steamed bun, with mustard, covered with its original secret-recipe chili, diced onions and a mound of shredded cheddar cheese.
WHERE: 1266 Bardstown Road, 340 Whittington Parkway, 4024 Dutchmans Lane
WHEN: daily, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: skylinechili.com
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WHAT: Sonic's hot dogs are all beef and served in a bakery bun. The All American is topped with ketchup, yellow mustard, relish, and diced onions; the foot long quarter pound coney is grilled and topped with warm chili and melty cheddar cheese and the corn dog is a hot dog wrapped in sweet corn batter fried to a crispy golden brown.
WHERE: 8600 Ambrosse Lane, 3641 Springhurst Boulevard, 11810 Standiford Plaza Drive
WHEN: daily 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; daily 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Standiford Plaza Drive location
MORE INFORMATION: sonicdrivein.com.
WHAT: This neighborhood burger joint serves up a variety of tasty hot dogs, including its signature Toasty Dog, which features an all beef hotdog topped with smoked poblano relish and Toasty sauce, and the Bahn Mi Dog, which features an all beef hotdog topped with pickled vegetables, mushroom pate and sambal mayo.
WHERE: 1258 S. Shelby St.
WHEN: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 a.m., closed Monday
MORE INFORMATION: toastystavern.com
WHAT: This new bar and restaurant that serves oysters and hot dogs opened in May. YachtSea's menu feature oysters on the half shell and fancy hot dogs, including with ingredients such as papaya, french onions, or homemade beer cheese. Boat drinks, including a house piña colada, are among the main attraction at the Butchertown bar.
WHERE: 111 N. Wenzel St.
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
MORE INFORMATION: yachtseabar.com
Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at ahancock@courier-journal.com. Reach Features Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
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