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5 hot dog places vying for Columbus’ best scrambled dog. Vote in round 2

Chris Price, the owner and operator of Big Blue Wiener, prepares a hot dog for a customer at his stand near Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park in downtown Lexington, Ky., in the early hours of Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025.
What are your favorite fixings for your scrambled dog? rhermens@herald-leader.com

It makes sense that Columbus, as home to the invention of the scrambled dog, would have such strong feelings. Now that the bracket is tightening, it’s time to get serious about scrambled dogs.

Round Two brings back the heavy hitters, the crowd-pleasers, and the spots that have a built an extremely loyal base. A few early favorites didn’t make the cut, and the top 5 may not be who you think it is.

Round 2: Top 5

Frank’s Alley - NY Street Food

Dinglewood Pharmacy

Cook’s Place

Jordan’s Girls Gourmet Dawgs

World Famous Hot Dogs

This combo meal at World Famous Hot Dogs, located at 2616 Hamilton Rd. in Columbus, Georgia, includes two World Famous hot dogs, a bag of chips and a drink. 10/18/2023
This combo meal at World Famous Hot Dogs, located at 2616 Hamilton Rd. in Columbus, Georgia, includes two World Famous hot dogs, a bag of chips and a drink. 10/18/2023 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

Vote here now

This is a very unserious, not scientific at all, poll, so you’re welcome to campaign, cajole and apply the appropriate amount of pressure to give your pick the edge.

Did I leave one out? Email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media

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