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If you're hunting for an alternative to fat-phobic and carb-neutral fare, look no further than Hot Diggity Dog, an upbeat paean to the frankfurter in all its variations. The classic Brooklyn dog, topped with mustard, kraut and onions, sets a savory standard. Adventuresome palates (with iron-clad stomachs) may prefer the Windsor Weenie, a pastrami-wrapped bomb of a dog topped with kraut, Swiss cheese and mustard. Sides like onion rings, curly fries and skinny, fast-food-knockoff fries rely heavily on the trusty Fry-O-Lator, as do sides like boneless Buffalo wings, mozzarella sticks and jalapeno poppers. From the store's bright awning, crowned with a shiny plastic replica of the Brooklyn Bridge, to its tiled walls accented with white and fire-engine red, and elbow-height counters—perfect for hunching over a juicy chili dog or "Billy" cheese steak—Hot Diggity Dog is one man's heartburn, another man’s edible paradise. — Helen Zelon

Brooklyn dog, $2.25; curly fries, $2.70