As we visit each Major League ballpark, we are rating each one's basic hot dog. Just a dog and a bun (no toppings).
In some parks, there are multiple dog options. As your guides to the cuisine of the National Pastime, we will strive to provide complete information.
In some parks, there are multiple dog options. As your guides to the cuisine of the National Pastime, we will strive to provide complete information.
It doesn't get much more American than a dog at a ball game! Stay tuned for update(s)!
TARGET FIELD (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
Overall Score: 3/5
"Big Dog"
Overall Score: 5/5
Price: $5.50 on the concourse
Brand: Schweigert
Brand: Schweigert
Flavor: 5
Snap: 3
Saltiness:4
Bun: 5
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: "While it may not look like much in the photo, this dog was a fantastic frankfurter. It was packed with flavor and the sesame seed bun was light and airy (like Prince Fielder's gait)"Snap: 3
Saltiness:4
Bun: 5
Presentation: 4
"Dinger Dog"
Overall Score: 3/5
Price: $5.75 on the concourse
Brand: Schweigert
Brand: Schweigert
Flavor: 4
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 2
Presentation: 4
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 2
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: "This oversized dog would have been great on an undersized bun. Live and learn."
ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS (BALTIMORE, MD)
Overall Score: 3/5
Price: $4.75 on the concourse
Brand: Esskay
Brand: Esskay
Flavor: 3
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 3
Presentation: 3
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 3
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “Upon reflection, I’m not sure how we could have possibly given this dog a 3 for presentation. Yeah, the wrapper was nice, but look at that frank! It’s like a Frankenstein-dog! There are children screaming and 50’s-sitcom housewives standing on chairs. Stay away… STAY AWAY!
Oh, and it gave me heartburn.”
Oh, and it gave me heartburn.”
NATIONALS PARK (WASHINGTON, D.C.)
Overall Score: 4/5
Price: $4.50 on the concourse
Brand: unknown
Brand: unknown
Flavor: 5
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 4
Presentation: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 4
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “The ‘Nats Dog’ was very, very tasty. So tasty that we almost gave it a 5. Highly recommended by all (even Pete).”
YANKEE STADIUM (NEW YORK, NY)
Price: $6.00 on the concourse
Brand: Nathan’s
Brand: Nathan’s
Flavor: 3
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 1
Presentation: 2
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 1
Presentation: 2
Rich Says: “What a disappointment. This dog almost got a 1; we gave it a bonus ‘Presentation’ point for the great box (the dog itself looks awful, as you can see) and we went easy on ‘Flavor’ because it seemed to have sat around for a few days before we bought it. This one made me sad (as Sean will attest).”
TURNER FIELD (ATLANTA, GA)
Price: $4.25 on the concourse
Brand: Hebrew National (?)
Brand: Hebrew National (?)
Flavor: 3
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 3
Presentation: 2
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 3
Presentation: 2
Rich Says: “The most commonplace of ordinary hot dogs, this garden-variety offering was fair-to-middling; a humdrum, so-so, middle-of-the-road dog.”
TROPICANA FIELD (ST. PETERSBURG, FL)
Price: $5.00 on the concourse
Brand: Hebrew National
Brand: Hebrew National
Flavor: 3
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 5
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 5
Rich Says: “An average-tasting dog; no value for the price. Strangely, this dog cost only a dollar less than the the foot-long (same brand). I’m not sure who thought that was a good idea.”
LAND SHARK STADIUM (MIAMI, FL)
Price: $5.00 on the concourse
Brand: unknown
Brand: unknown
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 5
Presentation: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 5
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: “Tasty dog on a sesame seed bun…packs more punch than a Cody Ross home run.”
RANGERS BALLPARK AT ARLINGTON (ARLINGTON, TX)
Price: $4.50 on the concourse
Brand: Sheriff Blaylock (again!)
Brand: Sheriff Blaylock (again!)
Flavor: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 5
Presentation: 5
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 5
Presentation: 5
Rich Says: “One of the best hot dogs I’ve had on the trip…almost as tasty as that one William Shatner album.”
MINUTE MAID PARK (HOUSTON, TX)
Price: $4.75 on the concourse
Brand: Sheriff Blaylock
Brand: Sheriff Blaylock
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 3
Presentation: 5
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 3
Presentation: 5
Rich Says: “Also available with chili and nacho cheese (yum), even the base model is very tasty. In case you’re interested, the ‘Sheriff Blaylock’ brand of foods is owned by Astros owner Drayton McLane.”
CHASE FIELD (PHOENIX, AZ)
Price: $2.75 on the concourse (we got it on sale for $1.50)
Brand: Oscar Mayer
Brand: Oscar Mayer
Flavor: 5
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 2
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 2
Rich Says: “This ol’ salty dog was heartily enjoyed by this ol’ salty dog! Arrgh! [note: the D-Backs played the Pirates tonight]”
ANGEL STADIUM OF ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES, CA)
Price: $4.50 on the concourse
Brand: Wienerschnitzel
Brand: Wienerschnitzel
Flavor: 3
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 3
Presentation: 4
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 3
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: “Wienerschnitzel, the brand of choice in SoCal! A pretty good hot dog, if you ask me. [Legal: By reading this page, you have consented to "ask me." You are fully responsible for any dissatisfaction you have received from this or any previously stated opinion. --The Management]”
DODGER STADIUM (LOS ANGELES, CA)
Price: $5.00 in our seats
Brand: Farmer John
Brand: Farmer John
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 4
Presentation: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 4
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: “Ah, the Dodger Dog… excellent! Oversized for the bun and very tasty. Plus, it comes with Tony’s recommendation, so how can you go wrong?”
PETCO PARK (SAN DIEGO, CA)
Price: $4.00 on the concourse (or 5 for $5 combo)
Brand: Weinerschnitzel
Brand: Weinerschnitzel
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 4
Presentation: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 4
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “A bit chewy, but good flavor. The first dollar dog that was actually good.”
OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUNTY COLISEUM (OAKLAND, CA)
Price: $3.50 on the concourse
Brand: Miller
Brand: Miller
Flavor: 2
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 2
Presentation: 3
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 2
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “Another bland hot dog… Karyn wanted to give it a 1, but I talked her up to a 2.”
AT&T PARK (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)
Overall Score: 3/5
Price: $4.25 on the concourse
Brand: Alpine Meats
Brand: Alpine Meats
Flavor: 3
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 3
Presentation: 4
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 3
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: “Another new brand… Not a bad dog, but nothing special. Aunt Donna gives it a 3.5 or 4… Karyn and I weren’t far off from that.”
SAFECO FIELD (SEATTLE)
Price: $4.50 on the concourse
Brand: Hebrew National
Brand: Hebrew National
Flavor: 4
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 5
Presentation: 3
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 5
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “A toasted bun? A toasted bun! This grilled dog, called the “Minor League Hot Dog” (the “Major League” dog is about the length and circumference of Karyn’s right leg) was a treat!”
COORS FIELD (DENVER, CO)
Overall Score: 2/5
Price: $3.25 on the concourse
Brand: U.N. Owen
Brand: U.N. Owen
Flavor: 2
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 0
Presentation: 2
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 0
Presentation: 2
Rich Says: “Eating the bun was like eating a dry sponge. I couldn’t even finish it.”
KAUFFMAN STADIUM (KANSAS CITY, MO)
Overall Score: 2/5
Price: $4.25 on the concourse
Brand: Farmland
Brand: Farmland
Flavor: 2
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 1
Presentation: 1
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 1
Presentation: 1
Rich Says: “Another soggy bun (this time sesame-free) hiding a dog… this time a rather mediocre dog. I guess it had been sitting around for a while… like maybe a week.”
H.H.H. METRODOME (MINNEAPOLIS, MN)
Overall Score: 3/5
Price: $3.50 on the concourse
Brand: Hormel
Brand: Hormel
Flavor: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 1
Presentation: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 1
Bun: 1
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “The vendor lady was really friendly, classic Minnesota. The dog was hard to find in the soggy, sesame seed bun, but wasn’t all that bad.”
WRIGLEY FIELD (CHICAGO, IL)
Overall Score: 4/5
Price: $5.00 on the concourse
Brand: unknown
Brand: unknown
Flavor: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 5
Presentation: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 5
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “We opted for the ‘Chicago Dog’ instead of the generic Ball Park dog. A very tasty treat on a poppy seed bun. You can get toppings like sauteed onions, but we wanted the natural experience… You know, hot dogs the way God intended them to be.”
Price: $5.25 on the concourse
Brand: Hunter
Brand: Hunter
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 2
Presentation: 1
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 2
Presentation: 1
Rich Says: “These were really expensive, given the just-about-average flavor. Also, when I asked what brand dog they were, the woman selling had no idea… Is that a bad thing?”
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK (CINCINNATI, OH)
Price: $1.00 on the concourse
Brand: Kahn’s
Brand: Kahn’s
Flavor: 1
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 1
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 1
Rich Says: “Khaaaaaaaaaaaannnn!!!” … “This could be the worst hot dog I’ve ever had. Perhaps the yellowish spots should have warned us. Terrible.”
MILLER PARK (MILWAUKEE, WI)
Price: $4.25 in our seats
Brand: Klement’s
Brand: Klement’s
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 3
Presentation: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 3
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “Definitely a Mid-west hot dog, with undertones of brat and polish sausage.”
U.S. CELLULAR FIELD (CHICAGO, IL)
Price: $4.75 in our seats
Brand: Vienna Beef
Brand: Vienna Beef
Flavor: 4
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 3
Presentation: 2
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 3
Bun: 3
Presentation: 2
Rich Says: “The White Sox offer two hot dogs on the concourse: This one and the cheaper, skinnier Ball Park brand dogs. This was the only one brought out by the vendor, so we gave it a try. Good dog!”
PROGRESSIVE FIELD (CLEVELAND, OH)
Price: $4.25 on the concourse
Brand: Sugardale
Brand: Sugardale
Flavor: 3
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 1
Presentation: 3
Snap: 3
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 1
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “The same dog… but BIGGER. However, bigger isn’t always better, and this dog lost points on the bun. Friendly vendors though.”
PNC PARK (PITTSBURGH, PA)
Price: $2.50 on the concourse
Brand: Sugardale
Brand: Sugardale
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 4
Presentation: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 5
Bun: 4
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “A tasty dog. It had something of a smoky flavor, which I’ve never noticed before in a hot dog. It made me want to stand up and shout ‘Arrrr!’”
COMERICA PARK (DETROIT, MI)
Price: $3.50 on the concourse
Brand: Ballpark
Brand: Ballpark
Flavor: 4
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 3
Snap: 2
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 2
Presentation: 3
Rich Says: “Overall, a tasty dog… even though I missed a home run to buy it. Well, I guess I’m not the only one that ever happened to.”
ROGERS CENTRE (TORONTO, ON)
Price: $1.00 (Canadian) on the concourse
Brand: unknown
Brand: unknown
Flavor: 2
Snap: 1
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 1
Presentation: 5
Snap: 1
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 1
Presentation: 5
Rich Says: “Blech. Not even worth the deflated dollar we spent on it. I’ve gotten better meals from my school cafeteria.”
CITIZENS BANK PARK (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Price: $3.75 on the concourse
Brand: Hatfield
Brand: Hatfield
Flavor: 3
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 4
Presentation: 5
Snap: 5
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 4
Presentation: 5
Rich Says: “Better than average. A good, wholesome way to enjoy meat byproducts.”
CITI FIELD (NEW YORK, NY)
Price: $4.75 in our seats
Brand: Nathan’s
Brand: Nathan’s
Flavor: 3
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 3
Presentation: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 4
Bun: 3
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: “I haven’t been this disappointed in something since they cancelled The Golden Girls. For a Nathan’s dog, this was lousy.”
FENWAY PARK (BOSTON, MA)
Price: $4.75 in our seats
Brand: Kayem
Brand: Kayem
Flavor: 5
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 4
Presentation: 4
Snap: 4
Saltiness: 2
Bun: 4
Presentation: 4
Rich Says: “The new and improved Fenway Franks are both NEW and IMPROVED! Great dog… we’re both worried that this dog sets the bar pretty high. Will others live up to its magnificence?”
