Where Can You Look for the Best Hot Dogs in Melbourne?

Several nations have fought over the origin of hot dogs, including Rome, Germany and Austria. Nevertheless, where this delicious fast food was born, the immigrants introduced it to America and then it reached all over the world, tempting everyone’s taste buds.

Many local and global restaurants in Melbourne have decked the dish with luxurious toppings, making it even better with grilled sausage, mustard sauce and pickles. Here is the list of top-notch hot dog joints in Melbourne to ‘ketchup’ with your friends!

1. 8bit (Eat8bit), Footscray

Known more for its burgers, 8bit also deserves praise for the hot dogs on its menu. The ‘8bit dog’ smoked and smattered with pickle relish, ketchup, mustard, and spring onions is utterly delicious. As for the second choice – ‘wonder boy’, it is topped with bacon and bbq sauce that tantalise your taste buds like nothing else! The perfection of hog dogs will make you come down again and again, but we suggest having some cheesy fries to make it an unbeatable combination.

Website: http://www.eat8bit.com.au
Contact: +61 (03) 9117 5203

2. Streetdogz Thornbury, Thornbury

Is there a destination for your Sunday recoveries? Yes, there is! The Streetdogz Thornbury welcomes you with their fully-loaded hot dogs and a royalty treatment. Go for their drool-worthy elvis hot dogs that offer 100% grass-fed beef frank, phoenix hot dogs with American reuben sandwich or the lilly hotdog, which is a classic take on southern fried chicken. You will definitely come back for more!

Contact: +61 (03) 8597 4583

3. Hot Dog Hustle, Braybrook

Hot Dog Hustle will not provide you with the approved New York hot dog, but they offer you some delicious hotdogs inspired by Los Angeles’ food truck scene and some Asian flavours. You’ll find the bulgogi cheesesteak and vegetarian croquette on the menu, and when you take your first bite, you’ll know why they secured ‘Melbourne’s Best Food Truck’ in 2020′.

Contact: +61 (04) 9927 7888

4. Hihou, Melbourne

Walk down to Hihou to grab a Japanese-style hot dog and a glass of whiskey or sake. The hot dogs are made to perfection with sesame sprinkled brioche bun stuffed with pork sausage and covered with pickled cabbage. This bad boy is for the days when you are bored with the usual hot dog and want something different. Go for it!

Contact: +61 (03) 9654 5465

5. Arbory Afloat, Melbourne

The largest outdoor floating bar in Melbourne, Arbory boasts of providing an unparalleled experience. The laid-back vibes and chic aesthetic is something that’ll make your heart skip a beat. Grab a drink or two with some amazing hotdogs and enjoy the stunning views of the Yarra River.

Website: https://arboryafloat.com.au
Contact: +61 (03) 9629 1547

6. Bratwurst Shop & Co, Melbourne

A one-of-its-kind original bratwurst shop, this joint serves you grilled and piping hot bratwursts. Operating for over 20 years at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, Bratwurst offers a unique combination of Australian meats and spices. The local favourite served is bread with mustard and sauerkraut- a hot dog that entices your taste buds like nothing else. A must-try!

Website: https://www.bratwurstshop.com
Contact: +61 (04) 1892 0144

7. Cafe Lafayette Melbourne

Established in the old Restaurant Shik space in Niagara Lane in the CBD, Cafe Lafayette is making people go crazy with its hot dog. Their Unagi hot dog is prepared with Japanese eel and topped with tamagoyaki, kewpie mayo and pickles. For the hot dog fans, this place raises bars with its distinct taste and finger-licking goodness. Yummy!

Website: https://cafelafayette.com.au
Contact: +61 (03) 9670 1888

8. Piggy Smalls, Keilor East

Piggy Smalls strive to deliver an outstanding experience to everyone. You will find only good quality food prepared to the highest standard that remains consistent every time. Their menu includes five hot dogs that you can relish- classic, Chicago, bad boys, Tokyo drift, the hangover and lastly, the vegetarian- all of them are worth a try.

Website: https://piggysmalls.com.au
Contact: +61 (03) 9336 1122

9. Chunky Town, Melbourne

Started from a small store in Gangnam in South Korea, Chung Chun came to Melbourne in 2019 and was known as Chunky Town. One bite from their hot dog will make you fall in love with it. The recipe is simple: a tasty sausage with melt-in-mouth cheese and toppings to suit your mood. We are not surprised by the appreciation they received all over the world.

Website: https://chunkytown.com.au

10. Ikea Richmond Restaurant

Ikea offers delicious, Scandinavian-style food which you can opt to eat in or take home. The snacks and lunch are available at economical rates, and you’ll be served decent portions. The hot dogs are just delicious, and two hot dogs with a bottomless pop for $2.00 is a great deal.

Website: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/stores/restaurant

So, it’s time to ‘play ketchup with summer’ and get the barbe-cute hot dogs on your plans. Head over to these hot joints and pickle up things a little more!

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