Halcyon is one of the rare breweries where you could come just for the food, and hot dogs are the star of the show. They come with a wide range of Asian-inspired toppings including chili oil, pickled ginger, ramen crackers, and kimchi — there’s even a banh mi dog that comes with pickled carrots, jalpeno, and cilantro.

We’re not saying you should go to this Fremont izakaya just for the hot dogs, but if you’re already here watching your after-work sake turning into sake before dinner, do yourself and order the Osaka dog. At $14 it’s by far the most expensive dog on this map, but it’s big enough for a full meal and comes topped with sauteed curry cabbage that makes you wonder why everyone makes such a fuss about grilled onions.

This Capitol Hill hot dog stand has what might be unique opening hours in the restaurant industry: 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. That tells you all you need to know. This is nothing-else-is-open, post-last-call stuff, a hot dog for the times when you really need a hot dog. The Monster Dog website claims the stand sells the best hot dogs in the city, and we don’t know about that, but these dogs have surely saved some lives over the years.

The International District outpost of this popular Korean “corn dog” chain (which uses rice flour for the batter) makes for a terrific takeout dish. Coatings range from panko breadcrumbs to Korean ramen noodles to squid ink, served with a selection of savory and sweet sauces.

If you like Seattle dogs but don’t feel messed up enough after eating one, Rain City takes it to the next level with a hot dog that has (deep breath) cream cheese, bacon, peanut butter, and jelly. It works way better than it should, with an honestly beautiful array of textures a flavors: creamy cream cheese, a hit of sharp sweetness from the jam, a satisfying crunch when you hit the bacon, a roof-of-your-mouth aftertaste from the peanut butter. The dog itself is grilled to perfection. It’s just one more great reason to kick it in the parking lot of the Mount Baker Lowe’s in the space where Sick’s Stadium once stood (RIP Pilots).