Some foodie experiences are worth the drive regardless of the distance. The hot dogs found at Hillbilly Hot Dogs, a hole in the wall and much loved roadside attraction along the Ohio River, are as picturesque as the views of the river – and about as unique as you’ll ever find.
The general menu includes more than 30 renditions of the perfect hot dog, from a Taco Dog all the way to the Mothman Dog…
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But the Homewrecker is the biggest and the baddest of them all.
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For starters, its 15 inches log and one full pound of weenie. And while plain hot dogs are just fine as they are, the toppings make this dog what it is.
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It has everything BUT the kitchen sink: the massive weenie is topped off with jalapenos, sauteed peppers and onions, nacho cheese, habenero, chili sauce, mustard, slaw, lettuce, tomato, and shredded cheese.
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And if you can eat it all in under 12 minutes…
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You get a tee shirt proclaiming victory! You would be surprised how many photos like this one are posted on the Hillbilly Hot Dog’s Facebook page!
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Now, before you go, there are a few things you need to know. This eatery is not your ordinary restaurant. It’s, by far, the most unique place to eat in The Mountain State.
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To be honest, it’s as much a roadside attraction as it is a restaurant and you’ll likely love everything about it.
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So pile in the car and be sure to come hungry and have your phone charged all the way (for pictures and videos).
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In addition to gigantic burgers, Hillbilly Hot Dogs makes a five-pound burger (called the Singlewide) that’ll boggle your mind. You can try to take it on all by yourself (but there’s no tee shirt as a reward), or share it with the fam. It feeds 12 people.
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And for dessert, ask for a gigantic banana split sundae! Mmmmm. You have room for it all in one sitting, right?!
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Ready to try the most mouthwatering hot dog in the state?
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You’ll find Hillbilly Hot Dog at 6951 Ohio River Rd., Lesage, WV 25537, just north of Huntington. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more on the official website!
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