Hot dog joints and NY System wieners

Let’s Be Frank

Whether you like your hot dogs saucy or snappy, Providence has them all

Some foods just scream summer. You know what I mean: ice cream, BBQ, lobster rolls, and basically anything on the grill – which means hello, hot dogs! There’s something nostalgic about this portable bite; maybe it conjures memories of the ballpark, or backyard barbecues, or childhood dinner staples. Some like them slathered in chili and cheese, others prefer a drizzle of classic ketchup, and in Rhody, we even have our own special ways of jazzing up our dogs with a snappy skin or smothered in meat sauce. Read on for a list of where to get your favorites in and around the city. Hot wieners from Babas Original NY System

CLASSIC DOGS

Firehouse Hotdogs

You can’t miss this fire engine-red trailer on Putnam Pike, a fan favorite since 1989 for lunch and late-night fast food like classic hot dogs, wieners, chili dogs, and even a double dog served on an eight-inch torpedo roll! Johnston, FirehouseHotdogs.com

Haven Brothers

This family-owned icon has been dishing out comfort food in the heart of downtown Providence since 1893. Now, their food truck posts up around the state, serving signature Haven Dogs (AKA hot wieners with mustard, relish, onions, celery salt) and more. Cranston, HavenBrothersMobile.com

Len’s Hot Dog Haven

Find an entire menu dedicated to dogs: plain, cheesy, topped with sauerkraut or chili, and even New York style (cooked onion in red sauce) or Puerto Rican (chili, cheese, kraut, and potato sticks). Pawtucket, LensHotDogHaven.com

Weenie Wizard

A self-described “roaming mystical hot dog cart” with an adorable mascot to match (sporting a pointy hat and long white beard) that’s known for creative street meats and even veggie dogs. Providence, Facebook: Weenie Wizard

Weiner Genie

This no-frills, cash-only neighborhood restaurant features your favorite wieners and hot dogs served with beans for a hearty meal at a price you’d be hard-pressed to beat. Lincoln, Facebook: Weiner Genie

Wein-o-Rama

Look for the retro sign with the fun name pointing you towards this classic ‘60s diner known for the “Best Hot Weiners Anywhere” according to their signature menu item. Cranston, Facebook: Wein O Rama

HOT WIENERS

Our list wouldn’t be complete without our signature NY System or hot wieners, which feature a frank made of beef, veal, and pork, served on a steamed bun and topped with celery salt, yellow mustard, chopped onions, and seasoned meat sauce. Contrary to its name, these franks didn’t originate in New York – they’re strictly a product of Providence.

Baba’s Original New York System, Providence

New York Lunch, Woonsocket

Olneyville NY System, Cranston & Providence

Sam’s New York System,

North Providence

FRANKS FROM HOME

Feeling like a backyard barbecue? Stock up on your favorite style sausage from local makers for chillin’ and grillin’ at home.

Chez Pascal & The Wurst Kitchen

Restaurant marketplace o ering varieties togo, like pork and paprika, cheddarwurst, and, of course, hot dogs. Providence, ChezPron.com

Gastros

Small-batch artisanal salami and sausages, including hot dogs and kielbasa, handmade from Berkshire Pork and Wagyu Beef. Woonsocket, GastrosCraftMeats.com

Little Rhody Brand Frankfurts

German-style snappers, jumbos, and skinless franks, plus other specialties like NYS wieners. Johnston, LittleRhodyHotDogs.com

Saugy, Inc.

Signature snappy sausages AKA “Rhode Island’s First Hot Dog”, beloved since 1869. Cranston, Saugys.com Whimsical wieners from Weenie Wizard