The Best Hot Dogs in Toronto

THE ULTIMATE HOT DOG “This one was almost intimidating to eat at first glance. I wasn’t sure how to attack it, but I'm glad that I did,” said McEwan. He described the dog as “beautifully grilled,” and he complimented the “tender, lightly seasoned” pulled pork topping. 2590 Yonge St., $16

GAMSUNG POTATO “There is something inviting about snacks on a stick. This was particularly fun to eat,” said McEwan. He said the batter was pleasantly “sweet and chewy” and the crispy potatoes coated on the out- side added a nice crunch. 11 Byng Ave., $4.99

FRANKIE GOES TO BUFFALO “So much crunch, which is a texture that hot dogs usually lack,” said McEwan, noting that the chopped celery and carrots topping helped to take the crunch factor up an additional notch. He described the hot dog as “quite tasty” overall. 1507 Avenue Rd., $8.89

FRENCH DOG “This was my first experience with brie and blueberries on a hot dog — it worked and made a very haute couture street snack,” said McEwan. He noted the croissant was crispy enough to hold the layered hot dog together. 1084 Yonge St., $9.74

THE DUTCH DOG McEwan appreciated the high hot dog to bun ratio in this snack from Little Sister’s ghost kitchen. He noted that the hot dog was topped with a “generous helping of spring and white onions” and delivered big on onion flavour. 2031 Yonge St., $6.95

CLASSIC HOT DOG “This one was reminiscent of a Chicago-style hot dog, dressed like a hamburger at a backyard BBQ with tomatoes, pickles and lettuce on a sesame seed bun,” said McEwan. He found the nostalgic flavour palate “easy to enjoy.” 1136 Centre St., $5.75