Must-Have Hot dogs in Vancouver

As far as hotdogs go in Vancouver, your closest Costco is the perfect place to start with. What you'll get here is safe, reliably tasteful and readily affordable hotdog that should set the standard for what a Vancouver-based hotdog should be. If you're staying at one of the hotels in Downtown, Vancouver – say, for example, the Pan Pacific Vancouver – this tasty treat is just a few minutes away. All you have to do is visit the Downtown Costco and head on over to the cafeteria.

Now that you've gotten a taste for Vancouver's hotdogs, it's time to get a bit adventurous and try out some of the region's signature options. What's Up is considered to be one of the very best restaurants to visit in the city – and their hotdogs are the start of the menu. There's a diverse collection of hotdogs available here. You can vary everything up from the meat used to the election of sauces and even how the bun is cooked. Additionally, What's Up? Has a great selection when it comes to vegan hotdogs as well, so there's no excuse not to try something out here.

Umai Savory Dogs provide a selection of hotdogs that are packed with flavour and on the healthy side. The buns used here are gluten-free. The dogs themselves are naturally smoked and free of MSG. All the ingredients used to pack up the hotdog are natural and organic – and there's a great selection to choose from. Essentially, you can order all kinds of hot dogs here that are stuffed with amazing combos. From savory waffle dogs to fried banana dogs, the options are endless here!

If you're looking for some classic hotdogs – think delicious cheese and bacon dogs – the Five Guys is the place to be. Here all the hot dogs involve cheesy goodness and perfectly fried meat varieties. There's a great selection of sides you can order here to complement the main course as well.

If you're touring through Northern Vancouver, the Two Rivers Eatery is the best stop you can make for a tasty hot dog. There's a great variety of items to choose from here, but the most famous hotdog here is the foot-long. This is exactly what you think it is – a massive hot dog that's packed with flavour and lathered in a selection of delectable sauces.

Japadog was initially a small food cart that would drive around all over Vancouver. Nowadays, it is one of the most famous restaurants you can find in Vancouver – one which is known primarily for its Japanese-inspired hotdogs. The fusion of Eastern flavours coupled with the classic hotdog is definitely something to try out here in Vancouver.