Tasting Table, a popular digital publication, has named Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs in Montgomery to its list of “old school” fast food joints people should try across the U.S.
Located at 138 Dexter Avenue, the Katechis family opened Chris’ Hot Dogs in 1917. They owned the shop for more than 100 years, until 2025.
The restaurant is famous for its hot dogs that feature their signature chili sauce as well as hamburgers and classic sides. It has also welcomed famous customers over the years including:
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald
- Hank Williams
Chris’ Hot Dogs maintaining quality and tradition
Good news for Chris’ Hot Dogs aficionados: Tasting Table is confident the restaurant’s new owners are maintaining the traditions and quality of the legendary space.
“Longtime regulars say that they’re pleased to find new owners have taken their role as custodians of this historic restaurant seriously. Some things are new, like the Conecuh Dog, with Conecuh sausage, sauerkraut, mustard, onions, and, of course, that famous Chris’s chili. The memories and the history, however, live on, as they should.”
Tasting Table
The Montgomery spot joins an impressive national list pulled together by Tasting Table.
Some of the other eateries on the list include:
- Red’s Eats — Wiscassel, Maine
- Ben’s Chilli Bowl — Washington, D.C.
- Nick’s Hamburger Shop — Brookings, South Dakota
- Hamburger King — Shawnee, Oklahoma
Looking forward to visiting Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs the next time you visit Montgomery? Check out their website at chrishotdogs.com or call them at 334-265-6850.