![A hot dog from Arnie’s Dog House](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Arnies-Dog-House.jpg)
Arnie’s Dog House
1503 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, Ind.
Cost: $3.09
Dog: Vienna Beef skinless
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, pepperoncini
Bite the pepper, then dribble the spicy juice it releases over the hot dog. Heaven.
![A hot dog from Byron’s Hot Dogs](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Byrons-Hot-Dogs.jpg)
Byron’s Hot Dogs
1017 W. Irving Park Rd., Lake View
Cost: $3.10
Dog: Vienna Beef skinless
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt, cucumber, bell pepper, lettuce
This study in profusion stands at the pinnacle of the Chicago dog’s inclusionist philosophy.
![A hot dog from The Dog Joint](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-The-Dog-Joint.jpg)
The Dog Joint
350 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park
Cost: $2.96
Dog: Red Hot Chicago
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt
The chopped tomato removes a textural contrast but adds depth to every bite.
![A hot dog from Jeff’s Red Hots](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Jeffs-Red-Hots.jpg)
Jeff’s Red Hots
3901 N. Cicero Ave., Old Irving Park
Cost: $2.46
Dog: Vienna Beef
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, sauerkraut
The mellow sauerkraut blends right in to produce an earthier Chicago dog.
![A hot dog from Morrie O’Malley’s Hot Dogs](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Morrie-OMalleys-Hot-Dogs.jpg)
Morrie O’Malley’s Hot Dogs
3501 S. Union Ave., Bridgeport
Cost: $3
Dog: Vienna Beef
Toppings:Mustard, relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt, cucumber
A cucumber spear sidekick and a heavy hand with the celery salt amp up the fresh-veggie dimension.
![A hot dog from Rand Red Hots](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Rand-Red-Hots.jpg)
Rand Red Hots
1441 Rand Rd., Des Plaines
Cost: $3.29 (includes fries)
Dog: Vienna Beef
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, sport peppers
This pared-down style requires a high-quality natural-casing hot dog to pull off. Rand delivers.
![A hot dog from Superdawg Drive-In](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Superdawg-Drive-In.jpg)
Superdawg Drive-In
6363 N. Milwaukee Ave., Norwood Park
Cost: $6.02 (includes fries)
Dog: Proprietary skinless
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, pickle, pickled green tomato, sport peppers
The spicy pickled tomato counterbalances a thick, garlicky wiener.
![A hot dog from Vienna Beef Factory Store](http://media.chicagomag.com/images/2014/1114/C201411-Cheap-Eats-Hot-Dogs-Vienna-Beef-Factory-Store.jpg)
Vienna Beef Factory Store
2501 N. Damen Ave., Industrial Corridor
Cost: $3.05
Dog: Vienna Beef
Toppings: Mustard, relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt
The hot-dog mother ship serves an adept version of the seven-condiment paradigm.