You’ll want to host your own Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest with these 7 gourmet hot dogs in Birmingham

The snack of the summer. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Hot dogs and summertime go hand and hand. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest made waves on July 4, and there are plenty of spots in Alabama that offer hot dogs good enough to eat by the multiples for yourself. Read on for the hot diggity details.

1. Pizza Grace

Pizza + a hot dog = the best of both worlds. Especially when it’s coming from Pizza Grace, with delicious and flavorful crust. This is a unique combo we can get behind.

• Hot dog spotlight: Pizza dog—Fripper’s Sausage enveloped in the always fresh hand-tossed Pizza Grace dough.
• Location: 2212 Morris Avenue Suite 105 Birmingham, AL 35203 (at Mercantile on Morris)
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2. Sneaky Petes

Delicious and loaded with toppings. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Since 1966, Sneaky Pete’s has grown into one of Alabama’s fave spots to grab a hot dog. Their Sneaky Pete sauce is legendary, you’ve got to try it on one of their famous dogs.

• Hot dog spotlight: Junkyard Dog—mustard, onions, kraut, Sneaky Pete’s Famous Chili, Signature Beef Sauce, slaw, pickle relish, cheddar cheese sauce and Sneaky Pete’s Famous Sauce
• Location: Find a Birmingham spot near you
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3. Gus’s

Yum. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Gus’s hot dogs are a Birmingham staple, proudly in biz since 1947. Locals rave about them for good reason.

• Hot dog spotlight: Special dog—Standard Frank, Mustard, Onions, Kraut, Beef, Sauce
• Location: 1915 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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4. Stephen’s Hot Dog Wagon

When it comes to getting creative, this locally-owned hot dog food truck knows what they’re doing. You’ll have to go back again and again to try all the yummy menu options.

• Hot dog spotlight: The Warrior—Pickle, Bacon Bits, Ranch, Cheese
• Location: Check socials for weekly location schedule
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5. Travis Chicago Style

The iconic Polish Dog from Travis Chicago Style. (Travis Chicago Style / Facebook)

Known as one of Birmingham’s first food trucks, the iconic sizzling onions and peppers on Travis’s Polish Dog are a must-try for all foodies.

• Hot dog spotlight: Polish dog—Sauteed onions, bell peppers, ground beef and special sauce (mustard).
• Location: Check socials for weekly location schedule
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6. Tony’s Hot Dogs

This family-owned spot rakes in accolade after accolade for their tasty hot dogs. Stop by and try for yourself.

• Hot dog spotlight: Taco Dog—Cheese, beef, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, taco sauce
• Location: 1922 Montgomery Hwy S Hoover, AL 35244
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7. The Standard

A basket of deliciousness. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

The Standard puts a little Magic City twist on all of their menu items. The Birmingham Dog is a yummy ode to our city.

• Hot dog spotlight: Birmingham Dog—Beef sauce, sauerkraut, onions
• Location: Pizitz | Vestavia Hills
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Where’s your favorite spot to grab a hot dog in Birmingham? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know.