Bill’s Hot Dogs

FOLKS IN AND

AROUND THE historic waterfront town of Washington have made a ritual of visiting this legendary hot dog joint ever since it opened back in 1928.

Almost everything about the Bill’s experience is vintage, from the screen door that slams shut upon entry and exit to the assembly line of workers serving up each dog with precision. Order your hot dog all the way (trust us). This involves a deep-fried pork frankfurter and a steamed bun with Sauer’s mustard, onions, and an inimitable white bean chili made from a top-secret recipe.

“We can sell up to 800 hot dogs on any given day,” said proprietor Jay Boyd while taking a break from making chili. “Most people get two or three hot dogs each when they order.”

One gentleman standing in line