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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Food Network (via WGNA), CITY Magazine, RochesterFirst (WROC-TV), and 13WHAM. Updated September 2026.
Dogtown · Monroe Avenue
Dogtown builds specialty hot dogs around a Zweigle’s frank on French bread, with names and toppings drawn from dog breeds and regional styles. The Monroe Avenue kitchen also serves its own Rochester plate, so a specialty dog and a Junkyard Plate can share the table.
Schaller's · Charlotte
Schaller’s Drive-In opened in 1956 and is still run by the family’s third generation, with orders called to the grill. Its white hot uses an uncured pork, beef and veal sausage in a natural casing; order one at the lakeshore stand.
Mark's Texas Hots · East End
Mark’s Texas Hots is a Monroe Avenue counter known for late-night service. Its hot dogs suit a post-midnight stop, especially on weekends, when a hot with the works is a straightforward order.
Don's Original · Irondequoit
Don’s Original began as a Sea Breeze stand in 1945 and returned for its 80th anniversary under new owners who kept the recipes. The Culver Road counter serves hot dogs with hot sauce and fries, carrying a long Irondequoit tradition.
Bill Gray's Penfield
The Penfield branch of this Rochester-area chain serves hot dogs alongside its well-known cheeseburgers. Order a dog for a quick meal, or add a cheeseburger when a single hot will not be enough.