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Top Hot Dogs In Denver

Sometimes you just need a dog, whether it comes with just ketchup or chopped onions or if it's fully loaded with everything from sauerkraut to peppers. Denver may be not be Chicago, but it does its best in offering up tasty dogs.
Steve's Snapping Dogs
An image from Steve's Snapping Dogs in 2008. (credit: CBS)

Steve's Snappin' Dogs

3525 E Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 333-7627
stevessnappindogs.com

Steve's arrived on Colfax in 2006 and quickly became a favorite spot to grab. It offers dogs from Thurman's of New Jersey, Steve's boasts the blend of beef and pork combined with a smokey flavoring gives all the dogs a "snap" even if you like your dog plain.  But don't worry, you can get them fully loaded, right down to piling on green chili.

Mustard's Last Stand
Mustard's Last Stand in Boulder (credit: Audie Streetman)

Mustard's Last Stand

2081 South University Boulevard
Denver, CO 80210-4318
(303) 722-7936

1719 Broadway St
Boulder, CO 80302-6220
(303) 444-5841

Mustard's Last Stand is a classic hot dog venue and you can expect to wait in line with families and college students at both locations. It has Vienna Beef hot dogs and also has the distinction of getting some rave reviews from vegetarians for offering veggie dogs and burgers and veggie chili. Its cheese sauce also wins rave reviews.

Chicago Style Beef And Dogs
Chicago Style Beef And Dogs (credit: Hannah Tran)

Chicago Style Beef And Dogs

6680 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80214
(303) 233-0500
chicago-colorado.com

Chicago on West Colfax in Lakewood brags it has the best Chicago-style food in this part of the country. Its dogs certainly earn plenty of praise. It serves Vienna Beef dogs with plenty of the traditional "Chicago" fixings.

C.J.'s Chicago Dogs
C.J.'s Chicago Dogs (credit: Young Kim)

C.J.'s Chicago Dogs

27985 Colorado 74
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-9293

7611 Grandview Ave.
Olde Town Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 731-0030
cjchicagodogs.com

C.J's offers up a Vienna beef hot dog in a steamed poppy seed bun in a variety of sizes and with or without natural casing.  You'll find everything you need to create your perfect dog from celery salt to C.J.'s special hot dog chili. And this "Chicago-style" restaurant promises frequent deliveries of Jay's Potato Chips right from the Windy City itself.

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