As the Toronto Blue Jays kick off another season this month, Taste Test judge Mark McEwan tries some of the city’s most out-of-the-ordinary takes on the ballpark classic. These are the best hot dogs in Toronto.
The Best Hot Dogs in Toronto
THE ULTIMATE HOT DOG “This one was almost intimidating to eat at first glance. I wasn’t sure how to attack it, but I'm glad that I did,” said McEwan. He described the dog as “beautifully grilled,” and he complimented the “tender, lightly seasoned” pulled pork topping.
2590 Yonge St., $16
POTATO HOTDOG “There is something inviting about snacks on a stick. This was particularly fun to eat,” said McEwan. He said the batter was pleasantly “sweet and chewy” and the crispy potatoes coated on the out- side added a nice crunch. 11 Byng Ave., $6.25
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“So much crunch, which is a texture that hot dogs usually lack,” said McEwan, noting that the chopped celery and carrots topping helped to take the crunch factor up an additional notch. He described the hot dog as “quite tasty” overall. 1507 Avenue Rd., $9.29
FRENCH DOG “This was my first experience with brie and blueberries on a hot dog — it worked and made a very haute couture street snack,” said McEwan. He noted the croissant was crispy enough to hold the layered hot dog together. 1084 Yonge St., $9.79
