Fourth Of July: Best Hot Dogs Near Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA — All hail the hot dog, the ubiquitous and uniquely American creation that for whatever reason has become a symbol for, well, simply being a U.S. citizen. That's especially true on Independence Day, a holiday during which a whopping 150 million hot dogs will be consumed, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.

So, in that vein, what are some of best area eateries to grab a good dog during the Fourth of July, or anytime, for that matter? Well, the restaurant website Yelp has suggestions, primarily based on reader reviews about local establishments. There's quite the wide variety here.

Did Yelp overlook a popular place? Let us know in the message section below or on Facebook. Also, feel free to add such comments as your favorite condiments or whether you prefer traditional buns or those of the split-top variety. Chicago-style? New York-style? Which? Too, if you're a vegetarian, tell us about alternatives.

1. Burger 7: 7505 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043

A Yelp reviewer wrote, "Since then I've had the chili cheese dogs and the burgers as well. They are all good and worth the price for a Friday lunch."

2. Spacebar: 709 W Broad St Falls Church, VA 22046

A Yelper wrote, "Their selection of grilled cheese is pretty extensive so you'll definitely find what you're craving for. I personally love their hotdog one and their meatloaf one."

3. Five Guys: 6134 Arlington Blvd Seven Corners, VA 22044

One Yelp user said in March when the location opened, " Ordering was quick and the food came out surprisingly fast."

4. Shake Shack: 7924U Tysons Corner Ctr Tysons, VA 22102

A Yelp user wrote, "Shake Shack is a place I'd visit if my family wanted a fun meal experience!"

5. Celebrity Delly: 7263A Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA 22042

A Yelper wrote, "It's a deli and as good as they get this side of NYC. They seem to make pretty nearly everything fresh in their own galley, from high-quality ingredients."

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