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Dogs-A-Foot

There has been much debate and conflicting information over the years about just how and when the “hot dog” became the indispensable, all-American snack food.

It is often associated with European immigrants who brought their love of sausages and their recipes along with them to their new homeland. In those early days of the European migration many, long hours were spent working and this brought about the need for inexpensive foods that were easy to prepare and eat. The earliest “hot dogs” were sausages sold on the street from wagons to workmen. In order

to provide a more complete meal and one that was portable, sausage vendors began stuffing their products into fresh, baked rolls. Credit for the original “hot dog” stand typically goes to Nathan Handwerker, a Polish immigrant who began selling sausages made from a recipe developed by his wife, Ida, from a small stand at Coney Island N.Y. in 1916. The rest you might say is history. Nathan’s small stand became “Nathan’s Famous Frankfurters” and an American tradition was born. Today hot dogs are ubiquitous, particularly, in our largest cities, where hot dog stands can be found serving the venerable “tube steak” prepared in a variety of interesting ways with any number of delicious toppings, available at all times of day and night. While hot dogs are a uniquely American creation, their popularity is no longer limited to the U.S. For example, the humble hot dog is the national favorite snack in Chile, where the “Completo” is typically served with a combination of mustard, onion, sauerkraut, avocado spread and mayonnaise: “Sabroso”! Here, at Dogs-A-Foot, we take our lead from the New York tradition of grilled hot dogs and sausages served on a toasted bun with good quality mustard, relish, onion, kraut, chili con carne and an array of other toppings sure to please any hot dog lover. Try any one of our 14 varieties of hot dogs and sausages served with the best of traditional toppings, as well as a few not-so-traditional ones, including: our special Spicy Onion & Pepper Saute, and that current Seattle favorite, cream cheese.

06/11/2026

🌭🎸 JUNE SPECIAL: The Kansas City Dog 🎸🌭
A footlong dressed with stone ground mustard, melted Swiss, and sauerkraut. Midwest soul in every bite. Find us at Dogs A Foot all June long. 🔥

05/28/2026

🌭 Think you can handle it? Fill out your COLLECT THEM ALL card and earn yourself a one-of-a-kind shirt designed by a student artist from OCEAN. One punch per dog. Complete your set. Wear the proof. 👕

05/14/2026

Rhody Fest is here, so here's me in 2003 at Rhody eating a Dogs-A-Foot hot dog.
Some traditions just hit different. 🌭
See you out there.

05/07/2026

In Venezuela, hot dogs are serious business — piled high, bold, unapologetic. This month at Dogs A Foot, we’re bringing that energy to Port Townsend. 🌭✨ Introducing The Venezuelan Dog: a Polish with ketchup, mustard, mayo, crispy tortilla chips, fresh cabbage & carrots, and a crown of Parmesan. Come get one before May is gone. 🧀

04/30/2026

We came, we grilled, we took a tintype photo.
🎩🌭 Thank you to everyone who visited Dogs A Foot at the Victorian Festival! Watching folks stroll up in full Victorian dress for a hot dog is everything we love about this community. Shoutout to Breakfast All Day for the photo — not exactly period-accurate, but we’re keeping it forever. Check them out at www.badtintypes.com
See you next year!

04/23/2026

However the saying goes…

04/09/2026

🌭 INTRODUCING APRIL’S HOT DOG SPECIAL: The Eisenbeis Cracker Dog🌭

Port Townsend’s newest dog is a nod to one of its oldest stories. We’ve teamed up with the Jefferson County Historical Society to celebrate the reopening of the museum — and we’re honoring the legendary Eisenbeis Cracker Factory with a special of our own.
Polish sausage. Mustard. Chili. Crackers.
Simple. Historic. Delicious.

🔍 BONUS CHALLENGE: There’s a hidden hot dog photo somewhere inside the museum. Find it, snap a pic, and show us at the stand — we’ll add an extra stamp to your Collect ’Em All card!

04/02/2026

We're BACK and ready to RELISH the season! 🌭 Dogs A Foot is officially open for 2026. Come get your fix! HAPPY SPRING, see you soon!

03/31/2026

Opening day is tomorrow April 1st. No joke.

09/28/2025

And that’s a wrap! We Sold Out yesterday. Thank you to everyone who made this season amazing! See you next spring!!!!

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630 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA
98368

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Website

http://www.dogs-a-foot.com/

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