It’s fair to say that America loves its hot dogs, and we're not just talking about plain sausages in bread. The variety of hot dogs on offer – classic chilli cheese, Coney dogs, Seattle dogs, Puka Dogs – is mind-boggling. Here, we've done the hard work and ranked the top hot dog joints from all over the USA, from hole-in-the-wall spots to hip places whipping up mouth-watering combos.

Click or scroll through our gallery as we count down to the best hot dog restaurant in the US.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each restaurant in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.​