From Chicago style to ball park beef and everything in between, hot dogs are hands down one of America’s favorite snacks. These delicious finger foods come in all forms and flavors, so there’s one for virtually every palate. And if you’re looking for a hot dog that’s unique in flavor and ingredients, there are several hot dog joints and stands around Austin that may be small but know a thing or two about sausage. Whether you’re looking for vegan, Italian sausage or good old fashioned kosher, here’s a list of some of the best hot dogs in Austin that are unlike any other.

Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden

Located off bustling Rainey Street, Banger’s has made a name for themselves with their farm fresh sausages, delicious drinks and Sunday brunches that are banging. What this casual restaurant does best is obvious: sausage! Whether it’s poultry, Wild game or veggie, Banger’s has a sausage for every food lover. Try the Duck, Bacon and Fig with red wine soaked fig, the Rabbit and Mushroom with shiitake mushrooms, manchego cheese, garlic and rendered bacon fat, the Drunk Chicken with beer, serranos, red pepper flakes and cilantro, or the South Texas Antelope Merguez topped with baba ganoush, honey sesame yogurt, feta and torn mint. And if it’s a good old fashioned hot dog you’re after, Banger’s has their own version of the timeless classic. Their Smoked Hot Dog is made with smoked beef and veal and is sure to delight your tastebuds and satisfy your stomach. Don’t forget to wash it down with a craft beer from Banger’s tap.

T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs

Originally from the state of Sonora, T-Loc’s brings the taste of Arizona to Austin with their delicious Tucson local hot dogs. They even fly their buns over from Tucson to ensure that each hot dog has that authentic taste that Austin has fallen in love with. On the menu you’ll find everything from carne asada, burritos and tacos to quesadillas, tortas, hot dogs and more. The Flaming Hot Cheetos Carne Asada Burrito with avocado and Mexican crema is a local favorite, and the Carmelo Taco is filled with carne asada and cheesy goodness. But you can’t leave without trying one of T-loc’s famous Tucson style hot dogs. Try the Regular Sonoran Style Hot Dog with a bacon-wrapped Bar-s wiener, beans, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño sauce, mustard and mayonnaise, or go semi-Kosher and try the Hebrew National Sonoran Dog with a bacon-wrapped Hewbrew National beef wiener, beans, tomato, onion, jalapeño sauce, mustard and mayo. They’ve also got a vegetarian Sonoran hot dog made with a veggie wiener, so no matter what type of Sonoran hot dog you’re looking for, you can find it at T-Loc’s.

Domo Alley-Gato Tatsu-Ya

The newest addition to the Ramen Tatsu-Ya family, Domo Alley-Gato dishes out delicious Asian fusion in a warm and intimate patio setting. There’s red paper lanterns hanging above and cozy wooden booths where you can catch some fresh air while you sip on one of Domo Alley-Gato’s custom cocktails or Japanese beers. The Oolong Island Iced Tea #2 is a refreshing blend of Shiochu, brandy, rum, citrus cordial and Oolong tea, the Melon Ball Z is a mix of Silver tequila, midori, lime, honey and fizz and the Ride or Die has brandy, vanilla, satsuma cordial and lemon. The food menu is filled with fusion feasts like Japanese curries, Coo Coo Wings, vegetable dishes such as Yuki Peas with cashew Goma dare and shichimi and Ninjin Slaw with carrots, apple, chard, almonds, raisins and ginger dressing. They’ve also got a special curry called the Kitchen Sink, which is made with Gyukotsu beef stock, slow cooked shredded beef, TX sausage, pork katsu, egg, yogurt cheese, pickles and veggies. But the dish that Austin can’t get enough of is the Ban Ban Dog. This fantastic Asian-style creation is made with curry chili, teriyaki, honey aioli and cabbage on a panko brioche bun. It’s a hot dog that merges the best of Japanese flavor with our favorite American food.

Evil Wiener

Defying all the traditions we know about the hot dog, Evil Wiener is the genius conception of Austin chef Roger. When it comes to their delicious dogs, this food truck is breaking all the rules and throwing caution to the wind. Every wiener is 100% beef, and flavor combos include the Colonel Klink with grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut and spicy mustard, The Cowgirl with Texas style brisket, BBQ sauce, pickles and onions and The Carolina Hot Dog with slow and low cooked smoked pulled pork and tangy Carolina slaw.  If you’re craving a more classic hot dog, try the Good Old American with your choice of mustard, sauerkraut, relish or ketchup. But if you really want to step outside the box, try La Revolucion, which is bacon wrapped, grilled and topped with pico de gallo, mustard, ketchup, mayo and hot sauce

Hot Dog King of Austin

Serving hungry Austinites from out of a trailer since 1992, Hot Dog King is Austin’s OG hot dog stand. Kickin it old school, this roving eatery can be booked for parties and you can catch it anywhere from shows, football games and fairs to festivals, fundraisers and everything in between. Every premium hot dog is made with a 1/4 lb charbroiled sausage and topped with fresh ingredients like sweet relish, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, German mustard, yellow banana peppers and sliced jalapeños. Try one of Hot Dog King’s specialty sausages like the Smoked Texas Venison deer sausage, Smoked Montana Elk sausage, Smoked Texas Wild Boar sausage and Smoked Polish Sausage with jalapeño and cheddar. Or try one of Hot Dog King’s staples like the Nathan’s New York hot dog with all beef and no nitrates or preservatives, the Ball Park Jumbo Hot Dog, the kosher Hebrew National 8″ all beef New York sausage that is blessed by a rabbi or the Chicago 8″ beef with all the fixings. You can also go vegetarian and order a veggie dog with portabella mushrooms, Sun-dried tomato and nasil. After 25 years of making hot dogs, it’s evident in every bite that this trailer knows what they’re doing when it comes to meat.

Mission Dogs

Located at East Cesar Chavez and East 6th Street, Mission Dogs is known for their gut-busting loaded bacon wrapped hot dogs. This casual eatery makes each dog with fresh,  ingredients and piles them with inventive toppings and finger-licking sauces. The menu at Mission Dog has a little something for everyone, with vegan and vegetarian bacon wrapped options and classic options like the Just the Dog bacon wrapped hot dog. But if you really want to see what Mission Dog can do with a hot dog, try one of their specialties like the Viet Dog with cucumber, carrot, jalapeño, cilantro slaw, garlic chili sauce and Sriracha mayo, the Dogijuku with pickled ginger and cucumber slaw, nori, teriyaki glaze and wasabi mayo or the Kim Dog with kimchi and creamy sesame miso sauce. Grab a mission dog for lunch at their brick and mortar location on Cesar Chavez or satisfy your weekend late night cravings at the food trailer.

Wrigleyville South 

Serving up delicious hot dogs from a trailer on south Lamar, Wrigleyville South specializes in Vienna beef, Italian beef and Polish sausage hot dogs. They’ve got all the requisite snack foods like Chili Cheese Fries, Frito Pie and French Fries, plus a long list of tasty hot dogs topped with all kinds of treats. Served on the weekends, the Italian Beef and Sausage Combo is topped with spicy brown mustard, grilled onions & peppers and served on a warm French roll, the Rodeo Dog is made with a Vienna beef jalapeño-cheddar sausage and contains tangy BBQ sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, diced white onion and hot sport peppers on a poppy seed bun, and the Maxwell Street Polish Sausage is made with a jumbo Vienna beef sausage, grilled onions, yellow mustard and hot sport peppers and served on a warm French roll. They’ve also got a gluten free bun for $2, so celiac sufferers can get a delicious Wrigleyville South dog too.

Delray Cafe

Slingin savory snacks from a food truck outside of Nickel City bar, Delray Cafe is home to one of the best coney dogs you’ll find in Austin! This low-key eatery in east Austin serves all your favorite finger foods like chili fries, cheese curds, sliders, Buffalo onion rings, wings and more. But their most popular menu item has to be the monster all-beef natural casing Coney Dog. This Detroit classic is topped with Detroit-style beef chili, mustard & diced white onions. Just be sure to bring a mint (and possibly Tums) if you’re planning on ordering this bad boy on a date.

DittyDog

With two trucks parked in downtown Austin, DittyDog boasts fully loaded hot dogs that will “change your life”. Not for the faint of heart or finicky eaters, these hefty hot dogs come in both vegan and beef options with a smorgasbord of toppings ranging from cream cheese and honey mayonnaise to caramelized onions and crushed Lays chips. Go white trash and order the 1/4 pound Bacon, Cheese & Ranch dog on a toasted bun or behold the beefy marvel that is the beef dog with cream cheese, Asian ketchup, caramelized onions, fried onion, crushed Lays chips, honey-Mayo, chipotle mustard, sriracha and fresh jalapeño sauce. Only those with a stomach of steel can get through that beef behemoth.