Where to find the best hot dogs in metro Detroit

By Metro Times editorial staff on Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 4:40 pm

Sometimes, everyone could eat a tasty hot dog. They’re simple, delicious, and can be topped in numerous ways. There’s Chicago-style, New York-style, Asian-inspired, gourmet, and of course, Detroit-style coney dogs — all served up right here in metro Detroit.

If you’re craving a dog, here are our favorite Detroit-area options.

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Road Dogz

586-277-3889; roaddogz.org

At this New York-style hot dog cart, the options are vast and unique. Menu items include classic all beef hot dogs, a roadie dog, a Chicago dog, a kraut dog, a buffalo dog hot sausage, and more.

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Mercury Burger Bar

2163 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-924-5000; facebook.com

Corktown’s burger bar has it all, with five styles of franks. Options include the N.Y., N.Y. with corned beef, spicy mustard, and sauerkraut or the Murty-Bird with chicken-apple sausage, caramelized onions, and Dijon.

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Hell Yeah Dog

1234 Liberty St., Detroit; hellyeahdog.com

While closed for the winter, this hot dog stand is a saving grace after a long night downtown. Located in the Belt, Hell Yeah Dog will easily fulfill your drunk post-bar cravings. The all beef Dearborn dogs served on Crispelli’s buns come in tons of unique flavors. Notably, there’s a shawarma dog topped with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, cucumbers, and red onion. The Hell Yeah dog comes with grilled pineapple, teriyaki, curried carrot mayo, and jalapeño scallion. When the warm weather comes back around, this spot is a must-try.

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Facebook, Bill's Hot Dog Stand

Bill’s Hot Dog Stand

1292 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; 734-485-2831; facebook.com/billshotdogstand

This beloved walk-up spot is truly a hole in the wall. The stand serves chili dogs, cheeseburgers, and homemade root beer. Bill’s offers a unique experience and a solid dog at a super affordable price.

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Marcus Hamburgers

6349 E. McNichols Rd., Detroit; 313-891-6170; marcus-hamburgers.business.site

For some reason, the burgers here are served on hot dog buns, but we guess you could call it a unique dog. The family restaurant has been open since 1929, so is basically a historical landmark to folks who have been visiting it for decades.

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