Portland Wiener Week: Take a Bite Out of $8 Hot Dogs

Photo by Caleb Oquendo

Get a juicy deal at some of your favorite restaurants. Portland Wiener Week is January 27-February 2, 2025. Each specialty hot dog is $8 at participating locations.

During this food week, participating restaurants create a one-of-a-kind wiener. Each restaurant is putting its own spin on a traditional dog in a bun. Choose from saucy, spicy and toppings piled high. 

There more than 40 restaurants participating in the Portland Mercury’s event. So get out, support local businesses and have a great bite to eat. You may even find a great drink special to accompany your hot dog.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available at some locations.

Open days and hours vary by location. Check online before you visit. Choose your hot dog:

2025 Portland Wiener Week

Choose the speciality hot dogs you want to try from this list of participating restaurants.

503 Distilling

4784 SE 17th Ave Suite 150

Samurai Showdown: Zenner smoked sausage, avocado, daikon radish, carrot, cucumber, jalapeno, pickled ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame and dulse flakes.

5 & Dime

6535 SE Foster Rd.

raMEN at work: Dashi brined smoked sabrett, pickled ginger relish, sunomono salad, miso kewpie and bonito.

Aji Tram Restaurant and Bar

4477 Lakeview Blvd., Lake Oswego

Dog In a Banh: Beef wagyu weiner, wheat bun, sriracha mayo, hoisin ketchup, pickled veg and herbs.

Baby Ketten Klub

2433 SE Powell Blvd.

BKVK-Dawg (Baby Ketten Veegan Kimcheee Dawg): Big hot dog on a bun with garlicky kimchee, mayo drizzle and green onion sprinkles.

Barbur World Foods

Beirut Banger: Soujouk sausage, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, pickles and bun.

Boke Bowl

1028 SE Water Ave.

Boke Smoky Sausage: House smoked chicken sausage, Dos Hermanos bun, kimchi slaw, smoked chili crunch aioli and crispy shallots.

Breakside Brewery – Dekum

820 NE Dekum St.

The Big Easy: Zenner’s Louisiana Red Hot Sausage topped with chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp jambalaya.

Breakside Brewery – Slabtown

1570 NW 22nd St.

K-Pop Dog: All-beef frankfurter topped with a spicy-sweet gochujang spread, tangy pickled daikon radish, fresh cilantro, crunchy sesame seeds and crispy fried onions on a soft, warm roll.

Bunk Bar

1028 SE Water Ave.

Chorizo Chili Dog: Zenners old fashioned frank, chorizo chili, avocado crema, queso Oaxaca, cilantro, pickled onions and jalapenos and crispy tortilla strips.

Clarklewis

1001 SE Water Ave.

Gourmet Ghost Pepper: House made bratwurst, pretzel bun, Cascade Natural beef chili, ghost pepper cheddar and fresh onions.

Crux Portland Pub

2715 SE 8th Ave, Ste 175

El Crucero Dog: Zenner’s German Brand Smoked Sausage, chipotle mayo, our corn salsa and cotija cheese on a kaiser bun.

Deschutes Brewery & Public House

210 NW 11th Ave.

BBP Sausage Corn Dogs: Black Butte Porter Bacon-Gouda Sausage, corn and porter batter and Black Butte Porter stone ground mustard.

Duke’s Public House

506 A Ave, Lake Oswego

Smokin’ Spud Dog: Double smoked bacon sausage, roasted red bell peppers, habanero dijon, sauerkraut, potato salad and Lays chips.

Frybaby

1015 SE Stark St.

Korean Corn Cheese Dog: Grilled hot dog, fluffy bun, mozzarella Korean corn cheese, torched and drenched in kimchi-gochujang sauce, and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Grand Fir Brewing

1403 SE Stark St.

Smoked Brisket Texas Red Chili Dog: Smoked brisket Texas red, Zenners dog and Tillamook cheddar.

Grassa

1205 SW Washington St., 1506 NW 23rd Ave. and 1375 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Mortadella Dog: Provolone cheese, cherry pepper sauce and potato chips.

Honey Butter Country Fare

6719 NE 18th Ave.

The Charlie Brown: House made peanut butter sauce, chopped onion, crunchy garlic chili oil and house seasoned potato chips.

Hungry Tiger

213 SE 12th Ave.

Vegan “Elote” Corndogs: Two vegan dogs in a chili-seasoned batter with a charred corn salad and elote inspired sauce.

Kim Jong Grillin

770 W Burnside St.

Kimchi queso Weinerslav: Zenners bacon hotdog, Kimchi queso cheese, crunchy onions and green onions.

Lardo

1212 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

UP Dog: You have to visit to find out. 

Laurelhurst Market Butcher Shop & Restaurant

3155 E Burnside St.

Mortadella Muffuletta Dog: Mortadella dog with hand pulled mozzarella, muffuletta salad, red pepper ketchup and savory sesame pistachio brittle.

Lone Star Burger Bar

1625 NE Killingsworth St.

Frito Chili Pie Dog: Sabrett hot dog, all meat brisket chili, cheddar cheese, onions and Fritos on a Dos Hermanos bun.

Loyal Legion

710 SE 6th Ave.

Dat Dawg!: A Zenner’s hot dog smothered in house-made beer cheese sauce, topped with crispy fried onions and jalapenos.

Makulít

1015 SE Stark St.

Papaya Dog: All beef frank, atsara (papaya relish), fry sauce and grilled onions on a Franz bun with Kewpie mayo.

Migration Brewing (Williams)

3947 N Williams Ave.

Perro Chilero: Melted cheddar, tajadas (shaved green plantain), mombacho sauce, pastrami and grilled chilero.

Migration Brewing Co. (Glisan)

2828 NE Glisan St.

Frank ‘n Hops: Straight Outta Portland IPA whole grain mustard, Zenner all beef old fashioned frank, shaved fried Brussels sprouts, prosciutto and muenster cheese with a side of zesty coleslaw.

Moreland Ale House

7995 SE Milwaukie Ave.

Mellencamp’s Revenge: Zenner hot dog on a fluffy bun smothered with a guajillo pork chili and topped with pickled jalapeño aioli.

Nom Nom Wings

524 NW 14th Ave.

Spicy Laos Sausage Hot Dog: House made Laos sausage, Jeow sauce, garlic aioli, candied jalapenos, crispy rice noodles fried and tossed in house Firecracker seasoning with cilantro and scallions.

Pacific Standard

100 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

The Fondue Dog: A Cheesy Twist on a Classic: Zenner’s Old Fashioned Beef Frank Corn Dog with Swiss fondue drizzle and apple horseradish chutney. Garnished with pickled mustard seed.

Sammich

2137 E Burnside St., Suite D

Chicago Dog: Steamed all beef hot dog and poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, electric green sweet pickle relish, dill pickle, sliced tomatoes and pickled sport pepper finished with celery salt.

Sandy-O’s

10505 NE Sandy Blvd.

The Sandy Ripper: House smoked jalapeno and cheddar dog, carmelized onions, slaw, mustard and giardiniera.

Speed-o Cappuccino

1015 NE Stark St.

Stoned in Seattle: Warm cream cheese, jalapenos, grilled onions, housemade sauerkraut, mustard and potato chips.

Sweet Home Bar & Grill

2824 N Lombard St.

Sweet Home Chili Dog: All beef hot dog, Sweet Home’s secret bean and beef chili and Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese on a Franz bun.

Take Two

3000 NE Killingsworth St.

Skyline Chili Dog: Hebrew National beef frank, Take Two’s Skyline chili, shredded cheddar, onion and chive.

The Rambler

4205 N Mississippi Ave.

Dippity Dog: Nathan’s 100% beef frank, caramelized onions, brûléed provolone and beef au jus on the side for dipping.

Threshold Brewing & Blending

403 SE 79th Ave.

The Polish Ambassador: Polish kielbasa served with a side of pierogi, Polish pickle, red cabbage salad and rustic mustard.

Virtuous Pie

1126 SE Division St. #200

Pizza Dog: All vegan, plant-based, pizza dough bun with a Field Roast frankfurter, San Marzano tomato sauce, cashew mozzarella, pizza spice and pepperoni.

Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer + Kitchen

14021 NE Glisan St.

South of the Border: House-smoked bacon wrapped hotdog, ketchup, aioli and mustard topped with Flamming Hot Cheetos.

World Foods

830 NW Everett St.

Beirut Banger: Soujouk sausage, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a bun.

Wow Cow

9100 SW Burnham St., Tigard

Tyga kimchi dog: Grilled Nathan’s dog, topped with slow cooked bulgogi, kimchi relish and nacho cheese on a Hawaiian hoagie roll/bun.

Ya Hala

8005 SE Stark St.

Beirut Banger: Soujouk sausage, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a bun.

View more information about the event, visit Portland Mercury’s website.

If you’re a visual person, here’s a map of all the participating restaurants and bars: