The Fourth of July makes me want a hot dog real bad. From neighborhood grill outs to baseball game brats, summer really is the season of the hot dog.
That’s why we asked you for your favorites, and rounded up local spots to grab a dog. We’ll be frank, we know Greenville has other hot hot dog spots. If you’re favorite didn’t make our list, let us know.
Halls Chophouse | A gourmet hot dog deserves a martini to go with it.
Maria’s Kitchen at The Drop In Store | This unassuming spot has some banging bites, including a hot dog.
The Groovy Dawg | Grab a pre-designed dog or build your own, with tofurky dogs available for vegetarians.
Skins Hotdogs | Since 1946, Skins has been the Upstate’s go-to for a dog, stepping into Greenville in 2000.
Palmetto Fine Foods | This joint opened in 1959 serving “chilidogs” and has expanded its offerings (think: salads and Greek specialties like gyros) while keeping the staples.
Tommy’s Snack Bar at Kellett’s Korner | You don’t have to be servicing your car to stop by for a dog.
Resident Diner | Known as the “Hot Dog Queen of Greenville,” Meredith’s funky toppings on tasty dogs bring a twist to an American classic when this spot pops up.
O’Neal Hotdog Shop | If you like a Southern dog, this one with chili and onions needs to be on your list.
F-Mart | A fan describes the hot dogs at the F-Mart as “out of this world.”
Northgate Soda Shop | Not only do they have a great hot dog, but this is one of our favorite spots for comfort food.
Clock Drive-In | Scoundrel Owner and Chef Joe Cash tells us this is the one local menu he’s bringing to a deserted island, shouting out “the hot dog all the way with half-and-half or a double chili cheeseburger.”
Corn Dogs by Mr. Cow | For a new kind of dog, try a Korean Corn Dog: Choose your filling (beef sausage or cheese), and your toppings (cinnamon, potatoes, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, caramel puffs, fruity puffs, marinara sauce, or condensed milk with kinako — a roast yellow bean powder).
Petee’s Drive In | Serving Greenville for 40+ years, this spot is also serving up breakfast classics if you’re looking to swing by earlier in the day.
Rambo’s Hotdogs | Established in 2019, catch this hot dog cart around town slingin’ Nathan’s all-beef franks.
Bonus: Costco | While it may not be a local spot, several of you wrote in about the $1.50 Costco hot dog combo, which has been a buck fifty since 1985.
