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Pinks Hot Dogs
Pink's Hot Dogs in Hollywood. This building has been around since 1946.
Danish Hot dog stand
A Pølsevogn (sausage wagon) in Kolding, Denmark.

A hot dog stand is a place where you can buy hot dogs. These stands usually have an outdoor counter where customers order. You can find them in many different spots, like busy streets, near sports stadiums, inside shopping malls, or at fun fairs. They are very common on the streets of big cities, especially in America. Some of the best spots in places like Manhattan can be quite expensive to rent!

You might also see hot dog carts or wagons. These are smaller, portable carts that have a grill or boiler to cook and keep hot dogs warm. In the United States, people sometimes call these carts "hot dog stands" too. But usually, a hot dog stand is a more permanent building or structure. A hot dog cart, on the other hand, can be moved around easily. There are also hot dog trucks, which are vehicles set up on the side of the road. These trucks often have a full kitchen inside for preparing and storing food.

In Denmark, hot dog stands are known as Pølsevogn. This means "sausage wagon." They sell traditional hot dogs, plus many other kinds of sausages and meats. In Toronto, Canada, hot dogs from these stands are often playfully called "street meat."

Famous Hot Dog Stands Around the World

Many hot dog stands have become famous over the years. They are known for their unique hot dogs or their long history. Here are some well-known ones:

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  • Arts Famous Chili Dog Stand

    Art's Famous Chili Dog Stand
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Bæjarins bestu

    Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
    Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Ben's Chili Bowl

    Ben's Chili Bowl
    Washington, DC

  • Cupid's Hot Dogs, Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, California

    Cupid's
    Tarzana, CA

  • 13 Doggie Diner 05 (186854181)

    Doggie Diner
    Chicago, IL

  • Dognsudssign

    Dog n Suds
    Grayslake, IL

  • Fat-Johnnie's-Chicago-01

    Fat Johnnie's
    Chicago, IL

  • Gene & Jude's (River Grove, Illinois) 001

    Gene & Jude's
    River Grove, IL

  • GooDays

    GooDays
    Novosibirsk, Russia

  • Grays-Papaya-Eighth-Avenue

    Gray's Papaya
    Manhattan, NY

  • Korvkiosk Djurgården november 2011

    Grillen Solna
    Stockholm, Sweden

  • Günters korv, Karlbergsvägen

    Günter's
    Stockholm, Sweden

  • Happy Dogs Van Nuys

    Happy Dogs
    Van Nuys, CA

  • HillbillyHotDogs

    Hillbilly Hot Dogs
    Huntington, WV

  • Hot Dog Stand in Reseda

    Home Plate
    Reseda, CA

  • Hot Dog on a Stick Santa Monica, California 2006-06-20

    Hot Dog on a Stick
    Santa Monica, CA

  • Original Nathans

    Nathan's Famous
    Coney Island, NY

  • Papaya-King

    Papaya King
    Manhattan, NY

  • Rutts Hut

    Rutt's Hut
    Clifton, NJ

  • Superdawg exterior

    Superdawg
    Chicago, IL

  • Tail-o-thePup

    Tail o' the Pup
    Los Angeles, CA

  • 15 Terry's Red Hot 05 (186854305)

    Terry's Red Hot
    Chicago, IL

  • The Varsity night

    The Varsity
    Atlanta, GA

  • WaltersHotDog2005

    Walter's Hot Dog Stand
    Mamaroneck, NY

  • WeenieBeenie

    Weenie Beenie
    Arlington, VA

  • Wiener Factory, Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA

    Wiener Factory
    Sherman Oaks, CA

  • Wieners Circle IMG 2083

    The Wieners Circle
    Chicago, IL

  • Wolfy's-Chicago-01

    Wolfy's
    Chicago, IL

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