8 Hot Dogs That Will Show You What America Tastes Like

Chicago Dog

Even though it sounds like a lot, the Chicago-style hot dog needs each and every one of those ingredients, along with a little heat from the sport peppers, to sing with bright, fresh aromas.

Coney Dogs

In spite of its name, Coney Island dogs are more closely linked to Detroit, Michigan, than to New York. These hot dogs have raw onions, a splash of yellow mustard, and a spicy meat-only chili (no beans).

Half Smoke/D.C. Dog

The defining contribution of Washington, D.C. to the encased meat scene is half-smokes. These sausages usually have a smokey flavor and are a mix of pig and beef, though this isn't a rigid rule.

Hot Wiener

Rhode Island's jewel is the hot wiener. Because it is linked to eateries like Olneyville New York System and Baba's New York System, which include the phrase "New York System" in their names, it is also known as a New York System wiener.

Italian Dog

The Italian hot dog, which got its start in New Jersey, is a deep-fried hot dog that is packed within split Italian rolls or pizza bread, which looks like a puffy pita bread. Onions, potatoes, and bell peppers are fried and then placed on top.

Kansas City Dog

Even though it sounds like a lot, the Chicago-style hot dog needs each and every one of those ingredients, along with a little heat from the sport peppers, to sing with bright, fresh aromas.

L.A. Dogs

It is constructed similarly to a Sonoran hot dog, starting with a grilled dog wrapped in bacon and topped with a poblano, sautéed onions and peppers, mustard, mayonnaise, and ketchup.

Polish Boy

Alright, so technically speaking, a Polish Boy isn't a hot dog in this instance, but it's near enough to merit discussion. This Cleveland specialty is a Polish sausage covered in french fries, coleslaw, and plenty of barbecue sauce.