Best hot dogs
A selection of the tasty treats at Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs. It’s your pick for best hot dogs in and around Atlanta. Photo courtesy Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs.
YOUR PICKS
1. Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs
You say, “Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs can’t be beat. I’ve been going there for a few years now and the staff is always friendly and they’re super fast on cooking the dogs and fries” and “Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs has THE best hot dogs Ever! Not only do they have a vast traditional as well as Chicago Style selection that everyone can love, they even have a delicious vegetarian dog that is out of this world!”
2. Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs
3. Barker’s Red Hots
4. The Varsity
5. Ringside Franks & Shakes
6. Hot Dog Factory
Connie Simmons lays a hot dog in a bun at Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs off of Church St. Ext. in Marietta in 2011. The hot dog stand, which has been open since 1915, sells between 500 and 600 hot dogs each day on average Brandi’s is our pick for best hot dog in and around Atlanta. Photo: Jonathan Phillips / Special
OUR PICKS
1. Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs
The AJC dining team’s Popular Eats specialist Jon Watson says, “Open only for lunch, you will always find this small diner-style hot dog shop in Marietta packed to the brim with regulars, and for good reason. Their spicy chili dogs are the epitome of a Georgia-style hot dog, and the best that I’ve had in the city.”
2. Holeman & Finch
3. Barker’s Red Hots
4. The Varsity
5. Dog Days
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148 comments Add your comment
Atlantarama
January 24th, 2013
12:34 am
My vote goes to The Varsity.
Heidi-Ho
January 24th, 2013
12:48 am
Billiards Academy—Thomasville Ga—Well worth the drive !
Get Real
January 24th, 2013
2:12 am
Freds BBQ in Douglasville. The footlong chili dogs are to die for.
Mr Bill
January 24th, 2013
2:28 am
If a hotdog was 100% beef wouldn’t it be a hamburger? If you are obese go to the Varsity. Gross
artyc
January 24th, 2013
6:14 am
After all the comments there is no sure winner. looks like Barkers
got the most noise.
HotDawg
January 24th, 2013
7:38 am
Barkers would be even better if they toasted or heated their buns and had tator tots as a side.
Onward
January 24th, 2013
7:43 am
Dog Days in Norcross, on Peachtree Parkway – they’re the absolute best!
Roberta
January 24th, 2013
7:45 am
YellowJack in Ellenwood is the BEST !
JC42
January 24th, 2013
7:57 am
Brandi’s in Marietta
GTT
January 24th, 2013
8:17 am
It ain’t fancy, but I gotta have Varsity chili dogs and would pick over any “gourmet” dog I’ve enjoyed over the years.
A. Teesman
January 24th, 2013
8:19 am
Mighty Casey in Roswell.
Gwen
January 24th, 2013
8:23 am
When I think about a hot dog I think Yellow Jacket. Growing up that was a treat from my grandmother that lived on Northdise Drive. Two Chili dogs with the origianl Coke in the small bottle. The Yellow Jacket was always better thank the Varsity. MARV is that the original
Yellow Jacket in Ellenwood?? If so please advise.
Mary B
January 24th, 2013
8:28 am
Varsity, Zesto and Sams
cw
January 24th, 2013
8:28 am
DUH! The Varsity has no equal. I haven’t eaten warm-blooded animals in 13 years, but still remember the V’s chili dogs – ymmmm.
For veggie dogs, at home unfortunately, since I haven’t found any place that serves veggie dogs, the regular size Smart Dogs are almost identical to most hot dogs. Love them.
John A
January 24th, 2013
8:33 am
Chicago Dogs on Roswell Rd in Marietta near the Big Chicken! Best dogs in town!
Russ
January 24th, 2013
9:01 am
Hot Dog Factory in Smyrna! Guido’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Kennesaw! Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs!
CPA
January 24th, 2013
9:11 am
Barkers Red Hots. How can you beat a hot dog or sausage cooked over real charcoal? You simply cannot. Steaming or boiling a dog pulls the flavor out. Check out their Royal Italian Sausage it is unbelievable. Their fries and onion rings are to die for. I used to go to them while I was a student at GSU. They started as Atlanta’s first licensed street vendor downtown 28 years ago. With street food so popular today they were way ahead of their time. They cook everything to order so you will have wait but it is worth it. The staff is wonderful.
big D
January 24th, 2013
9:20 am
chicago mike’s! simply the best hot dogs in town!!!!!
Nedim
January 24th, 2013
9:30 am
mike’s in sandy springs, beats any competition south of chicago
Adis
January 24th, 2013
10:07 am
Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Roswell (Sandy Springs)!! Definitely the best around!
Zaina
January 24th, 2013
10:22 am
Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs , located off Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, hasTHE best hot dogs Ever! Not only do they have a vast traditional as well as Chicago Style selection that everyone can love, they even have a delicious vegetarian dog that is out of this world! And their service is fast, friendly and genuine to compliment their hot crest food and very clean facility. I love this place and you will too!
JAY BUTCHKO
January 24th, 2013
10:26 am
Hands down…Barkers Red Hots on Windy Hill Road. The best!
Aljo
January 24th, 2013
11:04 am
Mike’s Hot Dogs, #1 Hands Down. No competition. The best chili dogs I ever had. Great service as well.
Bob Trebits
January 24th, 2013
11:25 am
The best hot dogs in Atlanta can be found at Barkers in Marietta!
Dario G
January 24th, 2013
12:06 pm
Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs. Defo best Hotdogs for me, was there many times and will come back when I am back in Atl
Jen K
January 24th, 2013
12:16 pm
mike’s hot dogs – hands down!
Maomao
January 24th, 2013
2:01 pm
Best chilex corner at roswell during lunch hour
Chris
January 24th, 2013
3:19 pm
regarding pork hotdogs and worms – as posted by another poster… you may want to check your facts:
http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/porkworm.asp
Admir
January 24th, 2013
4:07 pm
Mikes Hot Dogs ( mikeshotdogs.com ) in Sandy Srings best hot dog place in town!
Edje
January 24th, 2013
4:22 pm
Mike’s in sandy spring, you really can’t beat that…I went tehre once and since that’s my favorite spot. great chefs
RJ
January 24th, 2013
6:21 pm
Had to check out Brandi’s – cheap low quality hot dogs. I guess the people of Marietta just want to fill their bellies.
Mmrafg706
January 24th, 2013
6:57 pm
Mike’s on Roswell Rd! Not only is the food great, but the service is even better. Thanks Mike’s Chicago Hotdogs for giving me and my family a great environment.
Bama Man
January 24th, 2013
7:33 pm
Brandi’s hot dogs in Marietta or Cartersville, it’s not even close.
Mari
January 24th, 2013
9:02 pm
Mike’s Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs. Gotta love them chili dogs!
Kelly
January 24th, 2013
9:31 pm
Mike’s in Sandy Springs, definitely.
Raul
January 24th, 2013
11:24 pm
Mikes hot dogs in Sandy Springs
Fast service
Best Chicago style hot dog in the south
Speedy service
They have catered for my company for the past 3 years.
Will defenetly use them again for my company picnic.
Hieu
January 25th, 2013
12:05 am
Mike’s in Sandy Springs, Cant top that!
michelle
January 25th, 2013
6:00 am
For a real chicago dog, the best is Mike’s on Roswell in Sandy Springs!!!
Michael Collins
January 25th, 2013
8:53 am
Barkers, absolutely the best. Char-grilled in front of you while you watch, and the most amazing hot sauce. I cry because I don’t live near them anymore.
brien
January 25th, 2013
8:59 am
Mike’s in sandy springs! Veggie dogs are great!
tammy101
January 25th, 2013
1:06 pm
I’m from Chicago and moved down too Atlanta about a year a half ago and i was talking too one of my friends about good hot dogs around the area to check out and she was telling me about this place called Mikes Chicago hot dogs in sandy springs she said its great food, so me and my husband decided too check the place out i order and Chicago dog and a beef sandwich every bit of was very good it felt like i was right at home eating everything. I highly recommend for everyone too check out this place
Bigdog
January 25th, 2013
1:31 pm
The best all beef dog I had in years superior customer service, great atmosphere, the music rocks with mulitple artist of blues music. 3 Thumbs up
Bigdog
January 25th, 2013
1:37 pm
Mikes Chicago hot dogs is one of the number one places i go too for and all beef hot dog customer service is outstanding, the music rocks with all of random blues artist, great atmosphere to be in too get some awesome food . 3 THUMBS UP for this one.
Tonys
January 25th, 2013
2:37 pm
I think Manuels has the best dog – put it with their Kraut and their steamed bun
Jeff
January 25th, 2013
10:09 pm
Barkers is the best and the Hot Dog Factory is a good second option. Barkers is a must for anyone from Buffalo.
SGee
January 26th, 2013
11:52 am
Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs at 5948 Roswell Road NE in Sandy Springs, hands down the best Chicago hotdog outside of the Chi!
Melissa
January 26th, 2013
3:35 pm
BARKERS RED HOTS!!! Flame grilled….Taste of home for me…
PlainDog
January 27th, 2013
8:27 pm
Mike’s Chicago Hot Dogs in Sandy Springs can’t be beat. I’ve been going there for a few years now and the staff is always friendly and they’re super fast on cooking the dogs and fries.