Discover Why Good Dog Houston is Houstonians' Top Spot for Gourmet Hot Dogs & More

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With 13 years in business, first as a popular food truck, and now celebrating a decade as a brick and mortar in the Heights, Good Dog Houston has firmly established itself as Houston’s Local Hot Dog Shop. The restaurant has garnered numerous awards over the years, including multiple appearances on Alison Cook’s Top 100 Restaurants of Houston, Houston Press ‘Best Of’ awards, and accolades from national media outlets declaring Good Dog Houston’s dogs as the best in the land. Owners Amalia Pferd and Daniel Caballero focus on high quality hot dog and housemade ingredients and condiments, they live by a simple mantra: ”Buy it local or make it ourselves.” 

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Get it Before it's Gone! Good Dog Houston's August Dog of the Month is the Huevos Rancheros Dog

Good Dog Houston is always creative with its monthly special ‘dogs,’ and August is no exception. Inspired by the popular Mexican breakfast dish, the Huevos Rancheros Dog is served in Good Dogs’ signature Slow Dough artisan bun, and topped with Papas Rancheras (diced potatoes cooked in housemade ranchero salsa), vegetarian refried black beans, a fried egg, cotija cheese, ranchero salsa, lime crema and fresh cilantro. This south-of-the-border- inspired dog will tickle your fancy at any time of day and is available with their signature dog, all beef dog, tofu dog and RC Ranch wagyu Frank - all of these dogs are about 6-7” long, weigh about 1/5 lb and are made especially for Good Dog here in Texas. Pro tip: ask for extra napkins. Visit the website for the full menu and more! 

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More Than Just Hot Dogs

If frankfurter sandwiches aren’t your thing, don’t fret — Good Dog Houston’s menu is vast and diverse (kinda like the Bayou City). Good Dog features a wide selection of soups, salads, sandwiches and more, all made from scratch or with locally sourced ingredients. Check out the Gulf Fish and Chips served with hand-cut fries, housemade tartar sauce and malt vinegar mignonette. More standouts include the Curried Chicken Sandwich, Seasonal Beet Salad and the decadent Beer Cheese Soup made with a local lager.

Hosting a celebration or other gathering? Good Dog Houston also caters! Call (832) 800-3647 to inquire. The staff is happy to help with menu ideas!

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Curated Local Beverages

Good Dog Houston doesn’t skimp in the ‘wet your whistle’ department either. A curated selection of craft beer, soda pop and more round out the beverage selection. Set your inner child free with a Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s Root Beer float topped with Amy’s Ice Cream, an old-fashioned cream soda or a Houston-made Kickin’ Kombucha. The dog-friendly patio is the perfect spot to grab a bite with Fido while enjoying the sights and sounds of the lovely Houston Heights, 

Good Dog Houston is located at 903 Studewood and the hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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