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Let's be frank: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in San Diego

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Published on July 15, 2019
Let's be frank: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in San DiegoPhoto: Duff's Doggz/Yelp

Every (hot) dog has its day — July 17, to be specific.

If you’re at a loss for ideas to mark this all-American happening, Hoodline can help you ketchup. We crunched the numbers to find San Diego's top hot dog destinations — the places that really cut the mustard — using both Yelp data and our own methodology.

1. Duff's Doggz

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Topping the list is Duff's Doggz. Located at 12047 Carmel Mountain Road in Carmel Mountain, the eatery is the highest-rated hot dog spot in San Diego, boasting 4.5 stars out of 357 reviews on Yelp.

2. Barrio Dogg

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Next up is Barrio Logan's Barrio Dogg, at 2234 Logan Ave. (between 26th and Sampson streets). With 4.5 stars out of 459 reviews on Yelp, the food stand, which offers hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle

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Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle, at 1776 Shelter Island Drive, is another top choice. Yelpers give the traditional American spot, which offers hot dogs and more, four stars out of 256 reviews.

4. Classics Malt Shop

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Classics Malt Shop, a traditional American and ice cream and frozen yogurt spot that offers hot dogs and more in Point Loma Heights, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 692 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3625 Midway Drive, Suite B (between Kemper and Duke streets), to see for yourself.

5. Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria

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Over in Mission Hills, check out Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria, which has earned four stars out of 762 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pizza and Italian spot, which offers hot dogs and more, at 4030 Goldfinch St. (between Fort Stockton Drive and Washington Street).


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