Chris’ Hot Dog

Easily the best hamburger in the universe. The rich grilled flavor kissed by just the right amount of onion bathed in Chiris’ signature sauce delights the palate. Oh my goodness great.

I ate one cold from my fridge and still enjoyed it. I’ve never been disappointed here. They do real justice to the «Hole-​in-​the-​wall» type classic you look for.

Ok usually when people say «try so and so, they have the best hot dogs in the work» I am very skeptical. However this place is amazing! It is a hole in the wall like most good places and the hot dogs are amazing but so are the burgers and the fries! The onion rings are even good. Order the dogs the way they are meant to be with onions, kraut, mustard, and the sauce! This sauce is fantastic and you can buy it! It is good on everything!

I love this place, I stop in atleast one time a week sometimes more. If you’re ever in Montgomery Alabama do your self a favor & try Chris’s hotdogs. You have to get a hotdog with a special cheeseburger. I love the burger ! And the folks are all really friendly. Oh yeah the hotdogs are awesome too. You will not be disappointed.

First off the History alone makes it a must stop for all Travelers coming to Montgomery Al. Straight down the street from the Capital and everyone who is anyone has parked their butts in a stool or in a booth. Had a hot dog and burger fully dressed and both were YUMMY. It’s an Old Skool dive with charm and enough grime to make it shine. Good people were behind the counter and folks walking in all had that Southern Hospitality. Next time I’m back in town I’ll get me some of THIS!

I am in Montgomery for one night and decided on this place based on all the positive reviews. I get it. Color me fully impressed.
It is located in downtown Montgomery with ample parking at 5:30 pm. The restaurant is very divey but seems clean and has a New York deli ambiance. Pictures of patrons line the walls and the booths are cozy without being cramped.
The waiter was incredibly friendly and pretty much ordered for me when I asked him what was good.
The burger was almost all bun but it was plenty for the price. The dog was on the small side but like I said, the price point makes it more than reasonable. The onions were crisp and the chili sauce was the perfect blend of sweet, smoky and peppery.
It was very very good and the price was very reasonable. I will come back next time I am in Montgomery.

Yes, 5 stars. They delivered on the expectation of a tasty hot dog and burger, all with simplicity and friendly service. The fact that this place has some history in Montgomery just adds to the fun of a cheap quick lunch.
I had the hot dog and burger combo with everything, giving me an opportunity to taste each. The hot dog was messy but flavorful, oozing with kraut and and chili sauce. The burger was clearly fresh made, moist, and very tasty with a soft bun. The fries were nothing more than frozen and generic, but went well with the food and wasn’t meant to be the star.
In the end, I’ve had some damn good fancy burgers and dogs in my culinary travels, but something about Chris’ did it for me. Was it the history it held? The old school vibe? The friendly and fast service? The simple delicious food? Who am I to decide? I’m no southerner, and only visiting the area. But if you’re coming through Montgomery and like the idea of what Chris’ offers, do yourself a favor and stop by.

Oh Unilocal thanks again. I use you so much without sharing my appreciation! You help me find all sorts of restaurants all around the country that I find very satisfying. I hit some traffic in Montgomery and decided to pull off for supper. I pulled over without my phone and check you out. At number one on the list was this little hotdog stand with a lot of history. I figured all heck may as well, gave it a whirl couldn’t stop eating.
The restaurant definitely needs some updating, but it’s really easy to overlook with the unique flavors of the food. I had two hotdogs one cheeseburger and an order of fries and a diet soda yeah laugh at me now a diet soda with all that.
Not only does the restaurant have a long history the server at the counter has been there 29 years based on her recollection her daughter has worked her and her granddaughter works there now. I have to highly recommend anybody who’s in the area of downtown Montgomery give this fine hotdog establishment an opportunity

Yummy! The sauce on the hot dog was great! And the onion rings are wonderful.

Our service was excellent. And the food was just as yummy as everyone described. I went with the one and one (one hotdog and one hamburger) and was not disappointed. I don’t think they’ve changed anything in the restaurant in 30+ years and when we first got there, we thought it was closed. We took the time to review the memorabilia on the wall and read the history of the restaurant. This place is definitely a Montgomery treasure and we will return for more eats!

Classic look inside, good food and good prices. Would definitely come back again after a fun date

It’s a classic and a must visit when you come to town on your civil rights tour. The ‘one and one’ gives you a taste of a hog dog and hamburger. When you add the chili sauce your mouth will go to heaven.

Fantastic! This is pure Montgomery tradition and a beautiful example of not judging a book by its cover. Get over the dated décor and belly up to a hot dog with everything (mustard, kruat, and chili sauce). You won’t regret it.

Heard so much about this place, had to give it a try. I did, and won’t be back.
We had the hot dog. I don’t like to pay for something that I can personally make better.
I guess the attraction is their history. I’m glad for the experience though.

I stopped in Montgomery on my way to Georgia. I got my haircut and the barber recommended this place.
I showed up and the guy asked what i wanted. I asked for a suggestion and he suggested a hot dog. I ordered one and barely took a breath I ate it so fast. It had everything on it including their sauce.
I also ordered the 3 piece chicken tender meal. It was good, but the hot dog was excellent.
Great service and great greasy food. Highly recommended

I was in town with my kids and love to try any local hot dog joints. This place will not disappoint. If you you’ve ever been to Petes famous or SAMs super in Birmingham this place is worth the stop in Montgomery! Perfect hole in the wall dog joint with a nice help!

MMMMMMMMMMM! Come share the experience. Loved it and it was the best thing ever. The hamburger and hot dog was the best.

You have to love the history of this place. Man, if these walls could talk. Who has eaten here? Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Elvis Presley… The list goes on.
The place is honestly not much to look at, and it is greasy food — and I loved it.
I love the fact that a «combo» here is a hamburger and a hot dog and fries. What more could you want? It was all quite good, and the prices are extremely reasonable.
The owner’s son came over to chat a bit and the service was exceptional.
Highly, highly recommended!

I love going to historic restaurants and while I was vacationing in Montgomery I was not going to pass this place up. The interior is first rate dirty and original, I like it that way sometimes. The owner is very friendly and talkative, glad he gave us a history lesson on the restaurant. Now for the food, which we ordered different hot dogs, they were terrible. I am not a picky eater, they were not good at all. So pass on ordering a lot of food if you just want to hang out in historic surroundings.

I LOVED this place and can’t wait to go back. I made a stop at Chris’ for one of their world famous hot dogs. I almost took this off the list but I’m glad I didn’t. It was delicious and I should have gotten more than one!!! This legendary diner, marked by the green-​and-​white-​striped awning, opened May 1, 1917. You can get a hamburger here, but the signature dish is a Hot Dog «All the Way,» a dog drenched in Chris’ secret sauce, sauteed onions and kraut.
From the 1940s to the late 60s, Chris’ Hot Dogs was the hottest late-​night spot in downtown Montgomery, staying open twenty-​four hours a day serving a healthy combination of hotdogs and liquor to the likes of Hank Williams and most of everyone else in Montgomery. Of course, Hank didn’t usually last the whole night before Uncle Chris kicked him out. Located just down the street from the capitol, Chris’s has served to thousands of guests, including politicians, FDR, Truman, MLK, Jr., Rosa Parks, Elvis, Whoopi Goldberg when she was filming «Long Walk Home», George Wallace, among others.
Chris’ is still run by the second and third generations of its founding family. Gus, the grandson of Chris was working alongside his father and he took some time to tell me the story of Chris’. His grandfather, Chris Katechis, came from Greece to America. He saw hot dogs on Coney Island and brought the taste to Montgomery, where his uncle had a restaurant. One of the things he was most proud of was when he became a citizen of America. He always corrected people when they asked if he was Greek American or what not. No, he told them, he was American. He learned English by reading the paper front to back.
The place is what it is. Old, run down, probably not even the cleanest but it must be at least clean enough to pass some kind of an inspection. I felt weird when I went in at first but Gus welcomed me and even put my dog in the warmer while I went to the bathroom. The interior walls are plastered with old pictures and newspaper clippings. It’s very dark, kind of dingy.
Gus recalled one New Years Day when Chris’ sold out of hot dogs– the first time in history and he also said when the legislation is in session, they will order around 1,800 orders in a day!