Let’s face it: the heyday of the hot dog has come and gone.

Today, in America, fast-foodhamburgersand cheeseburgers rule supremethough the chicken sandwich is certainly a top draw as well.

This a hefty, stomach-filling dog too with 520 calories, so be careful with the other toppings.

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Nathan’s Famous

Nathan’s entire history is predicated on the hot dog.

Indeed, it’s the hot dogs for which Nathan’s Famous is famous.

(Note: many of Nathan’s locations are delivery-only these days.)

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you’re able to also get a veggie dog or Polish sausage with the works.

It’s an elegantly simple example of this pure American eat.

The dog is grilled and served on a toasted bun with ketchup and mustard.

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You canask for it to be dressed up more, but it honestly it doesn’t need it.

It does not get more basic or elegant thanDairy Queen’s all-beef hot dog.

Shake Shack

Fun fact: The original Shake Shack location was actually a hot dog cart.

Portillo’s hot dog

Portillo’s

The chain also has Coney Dogs and Coney Cheese Dogs, as well.

And for a small bite, try the five- or 10-piece Corn Dog Nuggets.

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Checkers/Rally’s hot dogs

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