Fourth Of July 2017: Best Hot Dogs In Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, 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.com has suggestions, primarily based on reader reviews about local establishments. There's quite the wide variety here.

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Here's the list. Click on the name of the establishment for details:

1. Cook Out

69 reviews
$ Fast Food, Burgers, Hot Dogs

2024 Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (866) 547-0011

2. Mason-Dixon Cafe

279 reviews
$$ Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches

2100 Princess Anne St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 371-1950

3. Knockout Burgers and Hotdogs

3 reviews
$ Burgers, Hot Dogs

230 Spotsylvania Mall Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

4. The Recreation Center

9 reviews
$ American (New), Fast Food, Music Venues

213 William St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 371-6498

5. Vivify Burger & Lounge

127 reviews
$$ Burgers, Lounges

314 William St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 656-2500

6. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

46 reviews
$ Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

28 S Gateway
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (540) 370-8140

7. Hard Times Cafe

38 reviews
$$ American (Traditional), Sports Bars

314 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 899-6555

8. Cook Out

57 reviews
$ Burgers, Fast Food

2024 Hwy 3
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (866) 547-0011

9. Whistle Stop

Salad, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches

1964 William St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 371-0390

10. Tito’s Diner

105 reviews
$$ American (Traditional), Diners,Steakhouses

1685 Carl D Silver Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401Phone number(540) 548-3406

Image via National Hot Dog and Sausage Council