West Virginia takes hot dogs very seriously. There are several great chains like T&L, Hometown Hot Dogs, and the Custard Stand. There are hundreds more little independent hot dog shops. It seems like every town in West Virginia has at least once hot dog joint.
What defines a West Virginia hot dog depends on where you live. In the north, it’s topped with mustard, onion, and “sauce” (chili without beans). In the south, you also get a sweet and creamy “slaw” (coleslaw). West Virginians will argue their whole lives about which is better.
Although the chains are also delicious, let’s take a look at a few of the best independent hot dog spots.
- King Tut Drive-In, Beckley
King Tut Drive-In This old-fashioned drive-in has been serving up West Virginia dogs since the early 1940s. Hot dogs come with the standard mustard, onion, chili & slaw, and you can also get cheese.
- Bob’s Hot Dogs, Belington
Yelp/Kimberly S.
Yelp/Kimberly S. Editor’s Note: Bob’s Hotdogs permanently closed in 2017.
This little shop has an incredible variety of over 250 hot dogs! Get there early, because they close up after lunch.
- Haught Diggity Dogz, Morgantown
Haught Diggity Dogz/Facebook
Haught Diggity Dogz/Facebook Editor’s Note: Haught Diggity Dogz is permanently closed.
These award-winning hot dogs are considered some of the best in Morgantown. Even though it’s in the northern part of the state, you can still get a slaw dog.
- Hillbilly Hot Dogs, Lesage
Yelp/Doreen L.
Facebook/Hillbilly Hot Dogs This world-famous hot dog spot plays on West Virginia stereotypes and offers a wide variety of creative hot dogs. The Homewrecker shown here features an incredible 15-inch dog that weighs 3 pounds with all the fixings.
- Yann’s, Fairmont
TripAdvisor/Patrick V.
Zomato/Skeeb Wilcox Everyone who tries a Yann dog feels passionate about it, whether it’s love or hate. This little shop is known for its incredibly spicy sauce and surly owner.
- Woody’s, Fairmont
TripAdvisor/LBWiles
TripAdvisor/G7447AQmarys If you don’t like Yann’s, you’re probably a fan of Woody’s, with its milder, meatier sauce and friendlier service.
- Morrison’s Drive Inn, Logan
Morrison’s Drive Inn Offical Site/Facebook
Morrison’s Drive Inn Offical Site/Facebook Morrison’s has been serving its famous hot dogs since 1947. They are served wrapped in plastic so the flavors meld together.
- Stewart’s Original Hot Dogs, Huntington and Kenova
Stewarts Original Hot Dogs/Facebook
Stewarts Original Hot Dogs/Facebook Stewart’s has been serving up hot dogs since 1932. Try them with a classic root beer float.
- Hinton Dairy Queen
TripAdvisor/esrinilaw
TripAdvisor/Virginia W. Even though we were trying to avoid chains, there’s one chain that just needed to be mentioned: the Hinton Dairy Queen. Although the chain is national, this location knows what a good West Virginia dog should be. While you eat you can enjoy great views of the New River.
For a closer look at one controversial little hot dog joint, check out the story of Yann’s Hot Dogs in Fairmont.
King Tut Drive-In
This old-fashioned drive-in has been serving up West Virginia dogs since the early 1940s. Hot dogs come with the standard mustard, onion, chili & slaw, and you can also get cheese.
Yelp/Kimberly S.
Editor’s Note: Bob’s Hotdogs permanently closed in 2017.
This little shop has an incredible variety of over 250 hot dogs! Get there early, because they close up after lunch.
Haught Diggity Dogz/Facebook
Editor’s Note: Haught Diggity Dogz is permanently closed.
These award-winning hot dogs are considered some of the best in Morgantown. Even though it’s in the northern part of the state, you can still get a slaw dog.
Yelp/Doreen L.
Facebook/Hillbilly Hot Dogs
This world-famous hot dog spot plays on West Virginia stereotypes and offers a wide variety of creative hot dogs. The Homewrecker shown here features an incredible 15-inch dog that weighs 3 pounds with all the fixings.
TripAdvisor/Patrick V.
Zomato/Skeeb Wilcox
Everyone who tries a Yann dog feels passionate about it, whether it’s love or hate. This little shop is known for its incredibly spicy sauce and surly owner.
TripAdvisor/LBWiles
TripAdvisor/G7447AQmarys
If you don’t like Yann’s, you’re probably a fan of Woody’s, with its milder, meatier sauce and friendlier service.
Morrison’s Drive Inn Offical Site/Facebook
Morrison’s has been serving its famous hot dogs since 1947. They are served wrapped in plastic so the flavors meld together.
Stewarts Original Hot Dogs/Facebook
Stewart’s has been serving up hot dogs since 1932. Try them with a classic root beer float.
TripAdvisor/esrinilaw
TripAdvisor/Virginia W.
Even though we were trying to avoid chains, there’s one chain that just needed to be mentioned: the Hinton Dairy Queen. Although the chain is national, this location knows what a good West Virginia dog should be. While you eat you can enjoy great views of the New River.
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