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3512 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown
6. Yocco’s
Ya gotta love a hot dog spot with the slogan “bite the one you love,” right? Go here, build your own dog, but do not forget the chili. Just don’t. Popular options include the Heart Attack Dog (chili, cheese and bacon), the Mop Dog (mustard, onions and pickles) and the ever-appetizingly named Garbage Dog, with all toppings plus cheese and bacon. In case that’s not enough food, or you’re dining with a vegetarian, order a side of pierogi, sautéed in butter and onions.
2128 Hamilton St., Allentown Let’s face it. It wouldn’t be a hot dog tour in the Lehigh Valley without Yocco’s, “The Hot Dog King,” with six locations boasting, collectively, a 100-year history. These days, Yocco’s still serves the specialty dog made by Hatfield Meats and cooked “well done” on a steamed bun with mustard, chopped onions and, of course, its secret chili sauce. As the expression goes, if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. Yocco’s is the gold standard for hot dogs. Don’t forget the chocolate milk!
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JAY’S LOCAL
2301 Liberty St., Allentown At Jay’s Local, there’s always so much amazing and innovative food coming out of that kitchen—have you tried that waffle muffin? It’s a revelation! So, it should come as no surprise that Jay’s puts together a solid hot dog. It’s a grilled dog, called the Local Dog, topped with sauerkraut, mustard and served with Martin’s potato chips. Jay’s uses what seems to be a recurring standard, Hebrew National, for both its adult and kids’ dogs.
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