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Many franks: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in San Francisco

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Published on July 15, 2019
Many franks: The best places to celebrate National Hot Dog Day in San FranciscoDapper Dog | Photo: Jennifer C P./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 Francisco's top hot dog destinations — the places that really cut the mustard — using both Yelp data and our own methodology.

1. Dapper Dog

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Topping the list is Dapper Dog. Located at 417 Castro St. (between 18th and 17th streets) in the Castro, it is the highest-rated hot dog spot in San Francisco, boasting four stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp.

2. Rosamunde Sausage Grill 

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The Lower Haight's Rosamunde Sausage Grill, located at 545 Haight St. (between Steiner and Fillmore streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the beer bar and German eatery, which offers hot dogs and more, 4.5 stars out of 1,603 reviews.

3. Popsons

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Popsons, a New American spot that offers burgers, hot dogs and more in the Tenderloin, is another go-to, with four stars out of 297 Yelp reviews. Head over to 998 Market St. (between Mason Street) to try it for yourself.

4. Joe's Ice Cream

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Finally, over in the Inner Richmond, check out Joe's Ice Cream, which has earned four stars out of 818 reviews on Yelp. You can find the ice cream shop, which offers burgers and hot dogs, at 5420 Geary Blvd. (between 19th and 18th avenues).


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