The Best Ballpark Franks

 Get Concession stand faves w/o concession stand prices. Now let's play ball! Take a self-guided tour across the country w/ these regional toppings for the classic ballpark frank.

A Chi-Town Classic:

The Windy City traditionally layers its dogs w/ yellow mustard, dark green relish, chopped raw onion, pickle spears, sport peppers, & tomato slices. It's piled high in a steamed poppy seed bun and topped w/ a few shakes of celery salt.

The Boston Way:

The real secret to the "Fenway Frank" is the cooking method. First, it's boiled. Then, it's grilled. Best topped w/ mustard & relish. A scoop of Boston baked beans is also a tasty addition. Finally, it's wrapped in the same buttery bun used by another notable classic -- the lobster roll.

Carolina Dogs:

Throughout the South, hot dogs feature a squeeze of mustard, beefy chili, & the most crucial element: coleslaw. Because of the crunchy, tangy coleslaw, these dogs are also referred to as slaw dogs.

Seattle-Style:

The Seattle secret? A hearty helping of cream cheese. That's because the bun is typically made from the same dough as a bagel! Each dog is split in half, then grilled & placed on a toasted bun topped w/ grilled onions & sliced jalapenos or sriracha sauce for a little heat.

The Sonoran Dog:

This Southwestern fan favorite hails from Tucson & Phoenix, Arizona. It's wrapped in bacon & topped w/ pinto beans, fresh tomatoes, grilled onions & bell peppers, & tangy relish. But there's more -- it's then topped w/ tomato jalapeno salsa, mayo, mustard, & shredded cheese.

Big Apple Bites:

Keep it simple but keep it flavorful -- that's the motto of the New York hot dog. But depending on the neighborhood, toppings slightly differ. Oftentimes, you get steamed onions & a basic deli-style mustard. In another borough, you might see tangy onions, tomato sauce, & sauerkraut.