hot dogs in calgary

Photo: Drink Tubby’s Aunt May hot dog, photo by Mike Maciaszek

Hot dogs and summertime go hand in hand. Whether you like them grilled, steamed or fried, there is something for everyone. The best part is, you can top them however you like. Keep it simple with ketchup and mustard or add some fun fix ins like nori or crispy onions. Lucky for us, some of our local restaurants have their own spin on the mighty dogs. Updated July 2025.

Tubby Bar
Tubby’s says it best – It’s just a bar that serves hot dogs. Tubby’s is a popular place to grab a dog and they have a few varieties to choose from. The Sumo is a popular one with wasabi, kewpie mayo, wakame, ginger and toasted sesame seeds.

Lil Empire
While they are mostly known for their burgers, Lil Empire serves up three delicious hot dogs. Check out the Seoul Dog, topped with kimchi, nori, green onions, gochujang bbq sauce and mayo.

Gruman’s Deli
Gruman’s Deli is a Montreal style deli serving up glassic sandwiches and traditional Jewish home cooking. Their jumbo all beef hotdog is served with sauerkraut and mustard.

Highline Brewing
Highline Brewing has a number of hot dogs that pair perfectly with their house made beer. They have some fun takes like the Jalapeno Popper Dog with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, fresh jalapeno peppers, sweet chili sauce and toasted panko…or the Big Mac Dog with big mac sauce, pickles, onions and toasted sesame.

Inglewood Drive In
Burgers, hot dogs and Dole Whip! Inglewood Drive In has a few variations of hot dogs. You can stick with a classic like the ¼ lb Bacon Cheese Dog or try their Kimchi Hot Dog with gochujang mayo and kimchi.

Alley Burger
Alley Burger has a pop up every Friday and Saturday at Chix Diner. You can find the Chi-Town Morta Dog with a mortadella hot dog, mustard, relish, tomato, pickles, hot peppers and celery salt all on a soft bun.

The Burgers Priest
Known for it’s tongue-in-cheek church-theme branding, The Burger’s Priest doesn’t just have burgers. Their Bacon Cheese Dog features an all-beef hot dog topped with shredded American cheddar, grilled onions and bacon.

Myhre’s
Known for serving Montreal smoked meat directly from Montreal, all the sandwiches at Myhre’s are served with coleslaw and a kosher pickle. Their Reuben Dog has a Nathan’s Famous Quebec Dog topped with Montreal smoked meat, gouda, sauerkraut and mustard.

Boogie’s Burgers
More than just burgers, Boogie’s Burgers has hot dogs too! The Red Dawg Clogger contains a deep-fried bacon wrapped beef wiener, cheddar, fried onions, banana peppers and red sauce.

Lil Empire
The Seoul Dog at Lil Empire is topped with kimchi, nori, green onions, gochujang bbq sauce and mayo. Pairs perfectly with their dirty fries!

Wildrose Tap Room
Located in an old airport hangar, the Wildrose Tap Room has a lot of character. They also have hot dogs! Their Dirty Dog is a foot-long beef hotdog with chili, cheese sauce, pickles and green onions.