Oregon’s landscape is dotted with these hot dog sanctuaries – humble places where the art of the perfectly dressed dog has been elevated to something approaching religious experience.
These spots aren’t just places to eat; they’re destinations worth plotting on a map, filling up the gas tank, and making a day of it.
From coastal hideaways to urban gems tucked between skyscrapers, here are eight hole-in-the-wall hot dog joints that Oregonians are willingly crossing county lines to visit again and again.
1. The Original Pronto Pup (Rockaway Beach)
You can spot it from down the block – a giant hot dog mounted triumphantly atop a tiny white building like some sort of meaty lighthouse guiding hungry sailors to safe harbor…