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5 Best Places In Tampa Bay To Celebrate National Hot Dog Day

Author Roxanne Wilder
(Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

Who doesn’t love a good hot dog, especially in the summertime? Today is the day to celebrate. It’s National Hot Dog Day.

There are so many good hot dog places to choose from, but I’ll just name a few favorites in Tampa Bay.

Mel’s Hot Dogs

I have great memories going to Mel’s after a fun day at Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. It’s located across the street from the parks at 4136 E, Busch Blvd. These are classic dogs and the founder is from Chicago so Mel knows good hot dogs. (Mason picked Mel’s as his favorite spot, too.)

Portillo’s

Portillo’s is “home to America’s favorite Italian beef, burgers, salads, Chicago-style hot dogs, and chocolate cake.” You can check out the Portillo’s at 2102 East Fowler Avenue.

Coney Island Grill

Let’s not leave out St. Pete. Coney Island Grill specializes in Michigan-style chili dogs. Now you’re talking. They are located at 250 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N. in St. Pete.

Hot Dogs on Main.

A cool spot to find a hot dog in Dunedin.

Sly Dogs Food Truck

If you are a vegan, you can join in on the hot dog day fun. Visit the food truck, Sly Dogs. They are 100 percent vegan.

Check out this story for more inspiration on where you can celebrate Hot Dog Day around the Bay!

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Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

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