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    Rain City Hot Dogs

    4.4 (58 reviews)
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    All American dog
    Carolyn P.

    I have a lot of cherished childhood memories of going to the hardware store with my dad on Saturday afternoons. I would argue that had very little to do with the smell of lumber, and instead was the excitement of a post-shop hot dog from the truck out front. Rain City Hotdogs fulfills my need to reward myself with food for spending money on inevitable household repairs, and I'm so grateful for them. Don't be fooled - these dogs are a serious upgrade from your typical hardware hotdog cart! Half pound all beef, hot link, or Polish sausage, grilled to order with onions and mustard (cream cheese if you really must Seattle...) On a grilled bun no less! I've toyed with the idea of periodically breaking things in the house for an excuse to get down here... "What's that? The faucet is leaking again? No worries, I'll run to the store..".

    Pb&j with cream cheese and bacon
    Wennie H.

    Epic. They catered a community/company event and it was legit from service to food. The guys that came out were friendly, helpful and nice to everyone that stood in line to get a hot dog. They had 3 options: Seattle (cream cheese and grilled onions), pb&j (peanut butter, cream cheese, raspberry jam, bacon) and the basic. Ya'll know I went for the most decadent one! It was amazing. The slab of peanut butter and jelly was perfect, just enough peanut butter to add the salty aspect and bunch of jelly to carry the sweetness to the last bite, the bacon was piled on and it was crispy, cream cheese felt unnecessary. Overall, the hot dog was too much but in a good way, definitely good to the literal last bite.

    Seattle dog and Peanut Butter bacon hot link!
    Ashley L.

    We are from San Diego and we wanted to try a famous Seattle dog! We googled "places to try a Seattle dog" and Rain City Hot Dog came up and we took a chance and went there! We are so happy we did! Not only were the owners absolutely nice and helped us find other places to try but the food is absolutely AMAZING! The Seattle dog is soo good! If you have room make sure to also try the Peanut butter bacon hot link! Would go here again and recommend my friends to try!

    No longer $5, but thanks to Janet and the picnic tables there, this was a real treat!!!!

    This place has gone from a 5 Star spot when you got a basic dog and Coke for $5, to a ZERO star for the previous owner always burning the burgers and dogs. Now, the NEW owner has hired Janet. And thanks to her, the quality is way back on top, along with the excellent customer service!! She highly recommended the Spicy Dog for some mild heat, good flavor and real juiciness. She even added fried onions at no cost. It was absolutely PERFECT!! Big thanks to the owner for hiring Janet!!!

    Hot Dog Restaurant... but they serve burgers too!
    Rigo T.

    What's so special about a hotdog? Well you have to come try for yourself, but here's a hint... #RCHD has unique flavors, full flavors, huge servings, and great taste. The owners of #RainCityHotDogs really hit it out of the ballpark with these dogs! These visionaries have created a great dinning spot but what really brings it all home is the great customer service! Come check them out! Try the #SeattleDog with a ZeinnersSpicyLouisianaHotLink, I did and I loved it. Gonna try the #SmokyPBandJ next time! I also had a #BasicDog and built it like I always do... dog, ketchup, mustard, and jalapeños! The price is well worth the amount and size of food serving you get. I struggled to finish two dogs! This here is a #NewSeattleStaple #SeattleStaple

    two hot dogs on buns

    My first Seattle dog. The cream cheese made it yummy in the hot dog it's very good quality and well grilled

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    Amazing food love that's they added back fries and burgers Seattle dog is definitely the most delicious

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    Great service and the food was delicious fast service with a smile !!! Will eat there again

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    Seattle dogs are supposed to have cream cheese on both sides! these also used to be loaded with onions what happened to my hot dog spot!

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    The Seattle Hot dog was good with the grilled onions and sour cream and pretty fulling too. I would come back.

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    One of our first stops on our Seattle trip was Dog In The Park. While this place may look a bit…read moresketchy, it's a well-known brand throughout the city with multiple locations, serving up great dogs! A Seattle dog is a quintessential food item while visiting Seattle. I am happy to say the Dog In The Park Seattle Dog lived up to my expectations. A crispy grilled dog, cream cheese, and plenty of grilled veggies. There are loads of toppings to choose from, too, but the young man serving up the dogs recommended just plain for the first time to really get the classic experience. I think some light mustard and maybe some saurkraut would have been a great addition. Friendly service and good recommendations for a first-timer, though. This location is located not too far from Pike Place and Westlake station. Convenient location. The price is great too! Go enjoy a Dog In The Park!

    This place is basically my official introduction to what a Seattle Dog is despite frequenting the…read morehell out of Capitol Hill. This was during Sakura Con, and for being one of several food stands occupying real estate around the Seattle Convention Center Arch Building, it gets a ton of traction. Big props to the lone server and cook who was taking orders back and forth from my friends and I and others who rushed to grab some food; he was cooking, taking payments and answering questions all throughout the time we were there. No seating or restrooms available here as it's outside. They were also out of vegan hot dogs, which didn't sit too well with one of my friends. For the Seattle Dog, it's a regular hot dog with caramelized vegetables in a somewhat lightly crispy bun and topped with some cream cheese. Hot dog was so good, vegetables added an extra savory tone that complimented the hot dog, and bun was so tasty I could have asked for another Seattle Dog, though each totals up to $10 before tax, which sounds pretty pricey for a hot dog. Regardless I would still come back here during conventions if I don't want to have anything inside the convention center itself.

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    Love this bar. We have been here countless times and it's great vibes every time…read more Lots of regulars. Smoking area in front of the bar. They have games, an ATM to get quarters to play the games, free condoms box above the quarter ATM. And my favorite part a Photo Booth! A great bar to me has a Photo Booth, street fighter, and private booths. This has it all. Love how we can have fun playing games, taking pics, choosing a song, and having great conversations in the comfy booths. Service is helpful. One night one of the games ate our quarters up and never worked so we let the bartender know and a few minutes later he gave us our quarters back. Staff is efficient and keeps the bar clean picking up any left behind glasses quickly. The bar is quirky and fun. Private and comfy booths, and lots of clowns everywhere. Sad clowns, happy clowns, creepy clowns, and more clowns than you can count! The bathrooms are unisex with plenty of stickers to look at. Always hand soap and toilet paper available even when busy. Hard working staff! Some areas of the bar like near the bathrooms have flashy lights and makes it feel like you're at the circus. The vibe is laid back and care free. Have yet to try the food so no words on that quite yet! Always a great time at Shorty's. Literally one of my favorite bars! Highly recommend!

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    This is one of those places that you will miss if you blink, isn't well know, it's a bit quirky to…read morewalk into BUT YOU GOTTA DO AT LEAST ONCE. OK, Deep Breath. You know about corn dogs, right? Hot Dog, corn batter, deep fried? Yeah, those things. I mean those things are kind of a staple thing you probably eat once and a while and think 'hey, that's tasty'. This place is those. Except they use rice. Yes, rice. WHICH FACE IT IS A PINCH DIFFERENT FOR A LOT OF US. Don't judge me. Rice and hot dogs just aren't two things that seemingly go together in my mind. However, it is very common in Korea. Apparently, they've been holding out on the good stuff. Because Rice Hot Dogs are good stuff. And this place has that good stuff. They've got a ton of variety of types, so you can even get a range to try. I recommend all of them. Though I had two. They were good, the ramen covered one, and the spicy cheesy one. Super fun, very unique around these parts, very worth the wait in line, and the calories.

    Chung Chun immediately caught my peak of interest while exploring the international district…read more Cashier at the time was sweet. I got 1 Pineapple Aloe Vera drink : 8.5/10 I got 6 of the mochinuts. 1. Matcha, 1. Cookies and crème, 1. Milk and pebbles, 1. Churro & 2 coco pebbles. They were delicious. The texture was softer than a doughnut. Way better than any Dunkin's. I wish there was something like this in Alaska. Didn't get to try the hot dog but i definitely will on my next trip to Seattle. The inside is cute, I loved their mural!

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    Register & menu

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    Deez Dogs - Downtown Seattle (by the Camlin & Paramount)…read more Post-hockey game hunger led us to this little street-corner gem and WOW... Tasty! Tasty! Tasty! We ordered the Seattle-style dogs -- my hubby went for the spicy dog and I had the classic beef -- both loaded with that dreamy combo of cream cheese + grilled onions. Absolute late-night comfort food perfection. Hot, messy in the best way, and exactly what you want after cheering on a Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 win . The service? Just as good as the food. She was super friendly, chatted with us while we waited, and even shared local tips on how to save money around the city -- which made the whole stop feel more like talking with a friend than ordering from a cart. And the setup is adorable -- a true street-corner hot dog cart right by the Camlin Hotel and Paramount Theatre, easy to find and perfect for a quick downtown bite. If you're out late, catching a show, leaving a game, or just craving a legit Seattle dog... this spot hits the mark. Will 100% be back!

    Originally my daughter and I were planning to grab food near the Climate Pledge Arena at a sit-down…read morevenue before the Laufey concert, but what we forgot to account for was that there was a Mariners playoff game happening at the same time. Pretty much all the sportsbars and restaurants nearby were packed, so we decided to just walk to the Arena and eat inside. Then I noticed this little hotdog stand. The lady running the store was extremely nice, especially to my daughter (which always wins extra points from me!). I of course ordered the Seattle dog. They had various condiments and toppings available on the side including ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, pickles and pickled carrots. It was just the perfect amount of food with lots of flavors. After we were done eating, we came by the stand to grab some napkins and the lady asked us how the food was. I thought it was a nice gesture. She really didn't have to say anything and she had quite a few customers in line. She was able to multitask and provide excellent service to every customer. This is a hotdog stand. There are no tables. Condiments and napkins are all self-service. Each hot dog was $12 (this already includes sales tax and tipping is optional). I highly recommend if you are here for concerts or kraken games and want some good food that won't cost you an arm and a leg inside the arena.

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    When in Seattle, eat a Seattle Dog! This location is a food…read morestand near the Seattle Space Needle and Museum of POP Culture. Ordering is straightforward. Check out the menu and pick the dog you want. I've never had any of the other dogs, I come here for the Seattle Dog. Basically a hot dog with grilled veges and cream cheese. Tastes great and something to do when you're in Seattle, especially when you're at this location. It can get busy, but the servers live things along. They have some additional condiments on the side - Mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc. Cost is $10 as of today - June 2025.

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    I just had my first Secret Sausage Seattle Dog and it's hands above any others I've tried, and a…read morevery fair price. I especially appreciate exceptional customer service. The owner was genuinely friendly and patient when I dropped my wallet with a huge line behind me. I can't wait to find them the next time I'm in the city

    It's no secret- these guys have THE BEST hotdogs in Seattle! Surely Secret Sausage is the epitome…read moreof a sensual symphony of savory delight- If ever there was one in the hotdog world! Several different options with hotdogs and polish sausage- my absolute favorites are the Seattle Dog and the Midnight Sophie. Whichever you choose- don't forget to ask for some of their homemade slaw to top that beautiful dog! I first found Secret Sausage outside the Owl and Thistle in Pioneer Square. Then outside the Clink after a game. It was an elusive Seattle street food treat- and in a lot of ways still is. They've expanded in recent years so sometimes you can find them at Microsoft campuses on occasion too. But I'll let you in on a little secret... they have a deal with the Thunderbird Tavern in Ballard. So if you're craving a Seattle Dog on a random Tuesday at 8:30pm for example... high tail it to the Thunderbird and get you one! Especially on a warm Summer evening: a Seattle dog with extra slaw, a glass of your favorite cold drink and a spot on the back patio - doesn't that sound so good right now?! Another favorite with Secret Sausage is The Firlander Sauce. While I personally am not a big fan of hot sauce, this spicy condiment has been a staple in our family for several years now. I've been told it makes a good gourmet hotdog over-the-top good! Ha! So if you're a hot sauce fan- it's a must try. Locally owned small business with a commitment to quality. Every hotdog I've ever had from them (ahem, and there have been a few over the years,) has been consistently good. Seriously, the best!

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