Gus's Hot Dogs

Downtown · Birmingham

Also listed in: Over 50 Birmingham

Gus's calls itself downtown Birmingham's longest surviving Greek-owned hot dog stand, established in 1947. In April 2026 Bham Now reported that Cheapism named it the best hot dog in Alabama. Bham Now's March 2026 health-score roundup lists it with a February 2026 score of 96. It sits on 4th Avenue North and keeps weekday and Saturday daytime hours.

Address
1915 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
Phone
(205) 251-4540
Website
gusshotdogs.com
Cuisine
hot dogs, greek
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Long Running, Institution
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Details researched October 14, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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