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    The Frankfurter

    3.9 (148 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    THE FRANKFURTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Seattle Dog
    Jason T.

    I've always been a big fan of the Seattle dog--something about the cream cheese and caramelized onions just hits the spot. While walking along the Seattle Pier, I decided to give The Frankfurter a try. There was a decent line, so I figured it had to be worth checking out. I was genuinely excited to get a taste of one of my favorite street foods. The lady at the counter was friendly and had my Seattle dog ready in no time. But as I watched her prepare it, my expectations started to dip. She pulled out a small cream cheese packet and gave the bun a quick smear--definitely not the generous layer I was hoping for. The onions and bell peppers were sparse and lacked that deep, sweet flavor I associate with a proper Seattle dog. The first bite confirmed it--this was a pretty underwhelming version. The flavors were faint, the bun was just okay, and overall, it felt a little rushed. It probably wasn't the best spot to try a Seattle dog, but the location made it an easy stop. I'll stick to making my own until I find a better one in the city.

    Rudy N.

    I was in Seattle and tried the Seattle dog. I ordered the all beef dog and paid for the cream cheese, peppers and onions. Once I received the dog, I asked the girl I ordered the peppers too, her response was the peppers are the same color had the onions and mixed inside... I'm a ex culinary cook and there was definitely no peppers inside. The dog did not taste like a beef dog, the cream cheese was a packet. I was disappointed with this place. I would not recommend this place!

    Chicken basil dog
    Efrain L.

    Good spot if you're craving a solid, no-nonsense dog while strolling the pier. I got the all-beef hot dog and the chicken sausage--both hit the spot. Juicy, well-cooked, no weird fillers or mystery meat vibes. Chicken sausage had a surprisingly great snap and flavor. That said... $6 a pop? A bit much for what it is. I get it--tourist tax, waterfront, etc. But there's a guy in Westlake who smokes his sausages on the spot and charges less. Flavor-wise, that dude's doing laps around this place. Still, if you're hungry and nearby, it does the job. Just know you're paying more for the location than the link.

    Italian hot dog with peppers & onions + a small lemonade.
    Sara M.

    Quick & friendly service. Great prices. Quality food. Beautiful location. Nice to see this place still stands after all these years.

    Claudia H.

    This was a little place on the pier that had different type of hotdogs for a good price!! They had the seattle style hotdog and it surprised me we came to get more. It was perfect in the afternoon walking the pier as well as the lemonade!! They had an amazing fresh strawberry lemonade. The ladies were lovely and very helpful when asking questions and serving us!

    The best hotdogs in town? That's a stretch! I have had better ones before. But this place is really good. Loved the dogs! Hot and made it right in front of us! Picked up a few for the groups! The condiments are kept on the other side of the shop. Service was really great. Hardly anything to complain. Service fast too. By the time you pay the money, the hotdogs are ready! Just enjoy the dogs while walking on the pier! Recommend it.

    Seattle Dog, Strawberry Lemonade
    Andre H.

    Visited Seattle for the weekend and my friend told me to try a Seattle dog. I stopped by this stand by the ocean front and ordered the Seattle dog and a strawberry lemonade. The hot dog was surprisingly delicious with the cream cheese and grilled onions. The strawberry lemonade was freshly squeezed and might've been the best I've had. Will def stop by here the next time I'm in Seattle.

    Breana L.

    My friend and I wanted to try the Seattle dog and so we stopped by after our ferry back from bainbridge. The hotdog was solid and they have a lot of free toppings too, pretty much what you would expect. But I do want to highlight that the lady working inside was really friendly to us. She also helped us cut our dog in half to share it better.

    Seattle style hot dog
    Amarissa M.

    Today I got to enjoy an amazing Seattle style hot dog, the service was great and the lady held great conversation! I was well pleased with the atmosphere and being able to sit right In front of the city as I enjoyed my meal !

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    Jeannie C.

    This stand was on the Waterfront and had very reasonable pricing. We ordered a plain hotdog and potato salad to hold us over until our dinner reservation was ready. The hotdog was good, but the bread bun seemed a little stale. The potato salad was a good size, but had way too much mayo and was not the best I've had. Stick with the Hotdogs only.

    Yummy

    Kind and caring woman who made us great dogs. We enjoyed the Seattle dogs and a chili dog.

    Lemonaide
    Ashley B.

    absolutely the best strawberry lemonade! not too sour and not too sweet! the person working was friendly and it was clean outside the little stand. definitely will get again!

    Chili Cheese Dog and Strawberry Lemonade

    Great service! Amazing Hotdogs! Chili on the hotdogs amazing! Strawberry lemonade absolutely amazing!Recommend 10/10.

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    10 years ago

    Good dogs. Reasonable price especially for the area. Was a great break for the family.

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    13 years ago

    This is a great place to grab a cold drink after working on the boats, or on break! the view is amazing!

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    14 years ago

    The best hotdog in town. Spicy sausage. Great lemonade. Yummy!

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    8 years ago

    Tiny kielbasa, giant dry bun. Had a hard time finding the kielbasa under all the sauerkraut. Luckily the bun crumbled away to reveal it.

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    13 years ago

    Very good hotdogs. Always a pleasure when walking along the waterfront on a sunny day.

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    9 years ago

    amazing hot dogs. best hot dogs i've ever had. food comes out fast and staff is nice. lemonade had a bit too much ice though

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    15 years ago

    The best hot dog in Seattle, and lemonade is great too. a weekend retreat for the family and I.

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    The Frankfurter - hotdogs - Updated August 2026

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