Best Hot Dog in Manhattan
Based on 0 critic and audience reviews analyzed across Manhattan
Snapped casing, yellow mustard, and sauerkraut. The Manhattan hot dog is an icon.
Crif Dogs
“An East Village institution hidden behind a phone booth, serving deep-fried and bacon-wrapped hot dogs that are crispy, salty, and utterly addictive.”View more →
The Mark Hot Dog
“The Mark Hotel's sidewalk cart on the Upper East Side serves a luxurious hot dog featuring a custom blend of meat in a toasted brioche bun — a dog that has earned its legendary reputation.”
Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar
“A Yorkville sausage bar channeling old-world German wurstkultur with a selection of handmade sausages served on pretzel rolls.”View more →
Rudy's Bar & Grill
“A Hell's Kitchen dive bar beloved for its free hot dogs — simple, snappy-skinned franks that are the perfect no-frills accompaniment to a cold beer.”View more →
Nathan's Famous
“The Coney Island legend now with a Times Square outpost, serving the iconic natural-casing dog that snaps when you bite through to a juicy, beefy interior.”View more →
Papaya King
“An Upper East Side institution since 1932 serving papaya drinks alongside perfectly griddled hot dogs with that signature snap.”View more →
Pastrami Queen
“A kosher deli on the Upper West Side known for pastrami also turns out a stellar all-beef hot dog — char-grilled, nestled in a soft bun, with a satisfying snap and clean beef flavor.”
Gray's Papaya
“The 24-hour Upper West Side stand is a late-night NYC ritual.”View more →
