These may not look like typical hot dogs, but they are the real deal. These sausages are topped with butter, spicy mustard (not ketchup), sweet pickles (not lettuce), and sauerkraut.
A hot dog that is first wrapped in smoky bacon, then topped with pinto beans, onions, mustard, mayo, and diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
Bacon-wrapped or topped hot dogs are popular throughout the western United States, but in the San Francisco area, it is common to find creamy mayo and other cooling toppings in addition to smoky bacon.
Detroit's famous dog is aptly named the "Connie Dog". Smothered in beef chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and raw onions, these hearty hot dogs are an iconic Detroit city dish.
Chicago-style dogs are some of the most famous and unique hot dogs. But they always include fresh tomatoes, large spears of pickles, hot peppers, sweet onions, and relish.
A hot dog in the Big Apple is traditionally topped with spicy brown mustard and fried onions with either sauerkraut or tomato paste.