Yes, NYC is known for great hot dogs. But the best hot dog in New York is well outside of the Big Apple.

When it comes to best of in any food category, eateries in New York City typically take top honors. It is not a slight to Upstate restaurants, but more a product of more exposure for various reasons.

New York's Best Hot Dog Is NOT In The Big Apple

New York City is known for having some amazing spots to grab frank. From Coney Island to infinite carts throughout the city, there is no shortage of spots to grab a hot dog. This is why it is pretty awesome that a hot dog destination well outside of the Big Apple is getting some recognition as being the best of the best in the Empire State.

Credit: Schaller's Drive-in Facebook Page
Credit: Schaller's Drive-in Facebook Page
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Food Network Names Rochester, NY Hot Dog  The Best In the State

You will have to go to the opposite end of the state from New York City to find New York's best hot dog. The culinary experts at the Food Network have revealed their best hot dog joint in every state, and taking home the honor in New York is the white-hot made at Schaller's Drive-In located in Rochester.

Credit: Schaller's Drive-in Facebook Page
Credit: Schaller's Drive-in Facebook Page
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So why is the shite-hot at Schaller's the best? Here is what the Food Network had to say:

...it's time to extol the merits of the white hot, a Central and Western New York delicacy...made from a combination of unsmoked, uncured pork, beef and veal, in a natural casing. Try one at Schaller' s Drive-In in Rochester. Open since 1956, the retro lakeside stop seems to have changed little in the decades since. Their classic white hot preparation is topped with the usual meat-based "hot sauce," mustard and onions.

Schaller's has multiple locations, including one located right on the shore of Lake Ontario. A Rochester institution, Schaller's serves up what they call "heaven on a tray" and a menu full of their award winning hot dogs and other drive-in favorites. Check out their full menu here! 

The Capital Region's 10 Best Hot Dogs [RANKED]

It is a food that seems so simple to make, but yet, the best of the best just cannot be recreated. When it comes hot dogs, buns, and the best combinations of toppings, these are the tops in greater Albany.

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The Capital Region's 10 Best Burgers [RANKED]

Ground beef patty, bun, toppings, and condiments. Sounds simple, right? Far from it! A perfect burger is an art form and just like a great painting, each brush stroke of ingredients is essential to the final product. The chef is the artist, and there are the best restaurants in the Capital Region for a burger masterpiece.

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The Capital Region's 10 Best Pizza Joints 2024 [RANKED]

In the mood for a couple of pies or a slice on the go? The Capital Region is known for its great pizza joints like DeFazio's, Dom's, Caputo's, and so many more. From Troy to Albany to Schenectady, and the surrounding towns and cities, great local pizza spots seem infinite. So to determine the best, we asked our listeners: who serves up the best pizza in the Capital Region? Here are the top 10 in the area - according to YOU! Happy eating!

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