Columbus/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 15, 2019
Many franks: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in ColumbusDirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace | Photo: Anna K./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 Columbus's top hot dog destinations — the places that really cut the mustard — using both Yelp data and our own methodology.

1. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

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Topping the list is Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace. Located at 248 S. Fourth St. downtown, the bar and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers hot dogs and more, is the most popular hot dog spot in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 1,035 reviews on Yelp.

2. Loops

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Next up is Tri-Village's Loops, situated at 1629 Northwest Blvd. With four stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and traditional American spot, offering hot dogs and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Old Skool

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Clintonville's Old Skool, located at 2941 N. High St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sports bar, which offers hot dogs, chicken wings and more, four stars out of 142 reviews.

4. Village Coney

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Village Coney, a fast-food spot that offers hot dogs, cheesesteaks and more in Schumacher Place, is another go-to, with four stars out of 74 Yelp reviews. Head over to 418 E. Whittier St. to see for yourself.

5. Buns & Brews

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Over in South Side, check out Buns & Brews, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar, which offers hot dogs and more, at 970 Parsons Ave.


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