601923 Sat Mar 07 16:08:15 -0800 2009 8 12 Greater Boston Area 0 4483139 A good friend repeatedly insisted on getting hot dogs at this place. I am so used to lame dogs that every time she ate one and I watched. Finally today I knuckled under... doggonit really excellent hot dogs with superb toppings. Choice of kosher, natural casing, or angus beef dogs. Amazing Italian sausages to. Butter toasted buns. The dogs are perfectly cooked with a nice natural casing snap. All sorts of elaborate dog combinations and though I am usually a bit of a purist, they are amazing. I had the texas dog, my DC had the Reuben. The toppings are where this place really, really shines: He makes an awesome onion relish, homemade cole slaw, home made chili, salsa, and he is starting to ferment his own sauer kraut. This guy takes his Chow VERY seriously and obviously puts his heart into it! Speeds is certainly awesome, but this is amongst the best hot dog places I have ever hit in NYC, Chicago, anywhere including my usual favorite Gray's Papaya in NYC. Boston Hot Dog Co LLC 60 Washington St Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-2320 Sat Mar 07 16:08:16 -0800 2009 10169 StriperGuy 1 4483158 I absolutely agree - this was an unexpected and pleasant surprise to me and is a spot for serious hot dog enjoyment - each one is very carefully prepared and the toppings are excellent. I loved the Chicago dog! Sat Mar 07 16:18:43 -0800 2009 4483139 10399 rlh 1 4485660 Will second the positives here. This place seems to fly under the radar, but I like it as much as similar and seemingly better known places such as Top Dog in Rockport and Popo's in Swampscott. All are excellent spots to munch down a frank on the North Shore. Sun Mar 08 18:47:00 -0700 2009 4483139 76251 bachslunch 1 4486409 Yep - same reaction - good dogs, lots of excellent toppings. Mon Mar 09 04:09:52 -0700 2009 4483139 11172 Bob Dobalina 1 4486464 I'm just surprised you took so long to at least give it a try. Esp. if a friend liked it so much. Mon Mar 09 05:13:34 -0700 2009 4483139 14253 Joanie 2 4486673 I agree, credit it to my deep suspicion of most beantown dogs. Mon Mar 09 06:52:35 -0700 2009 4486464 10169 StriperGuy 1 4486511 Does anyone know what BRAND of Frankfurters are sold here? Any Pearl Kountry Klub's??? Mon Mar 09 05:43:47 -0700 2009 4483139 249439 sinned61 2 4486672 He told me, but it was some obscure locally made dog I had never heard of. Mon Mar 09 06:52:12 -0700 2009 4486511 10169 StriperGuy 3 4487449 Hi SG, I think it's Kayem, if my memory's correct, but I wouldn't swear to it. Thanks for doing an OP on this place. It's long over-due for Boston Hot Dog to get it's own thread on Chowhound. I'm also with you on the mighty Texas Dog or dogs, at least in my case. Harp Mon Mar 09 10:41:42 -0700 2009 4486672 45436 Harp00n