Atlanta is filled with restaurants that know how to take asimple food and make it memorable. A hot dog may seem like one of the most straightforward things you can order, but in the right hands, it can turn into something unexpectedly delicious. Metro Atlanta restaurants are taking the simple dog and giving it new life. These five hot dog spots in and around Atlanta offer hot dogs with everything from Cuban flavors to elevated gas station vibes.
Ole’ Cuban Kitchen
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the Cuban hot dog from Ole’ Cuban Kitchen inside Krog Street Market; it goes beyond the basics. The grilled hot dog is served on a toasted bun, loaded with pico de gallo, sweet green relish, crisp diced onions and finished with a rich, creamy cilantro-garlic sauce that brings everything together. This bold hot dog with a twist delivers big flavor in a good way.
Ole’ Cuban Kitchen. 99 Krog St. NE, Atlanta. 404-228-9924, olecubankitchenatl.com.
Just Dogs ATL
When you know exactly what kind of hot dog you’re in the mood for, visit Just Dogs ATL. Their Chicago dog gives you all the classic toppings: a poppy seed bun, mustard, pickle spear, neon relish, celery salt, tomatoes, white onion and sport peppers. It’s bright, crunchy, tangy and loaded the way a Chicago dog is supposed to be.
Then there is the Red Hotchili dog, which goes in a different direction. It is heartier, messier and made for the person who wants a hot dog with some weight to it. The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog. Also, the red links take me back to 1994 when everybody was eating red links, or “red hots” aswe called them. It’s a nostalgic hot dog…