I've heard about Tom's in Oak Hill and Beckley for quite some time, so I was excited to finally mark this place off my list.

Tom's has a drive-thru, which is perfect. The menu features a variety of hot dogs, burgers and ice cream.

I went with one of their "Tom's Dogs," which has mustard, onions, slaw and a choice of chili: original, shugar or spicy chili. You can also get it on a toasted bun or footlong.

I went for a toasted bun (I know it's not traditional), but I enjoy it. And, with shugar chili on it. And for dessert, I went with a "Coal Seam," which has chocolate syrup and salted peanuts.

Sam's Hot Dog Stand is a local chain of hot dog spots.

I got my first bite at the local shop on Hale Street (RIP), but there are a number of Sam's locally. According to their website, it looks like there are about 17 locations in West Virginia, give or take.

This shop in Malden had some booth seating, as well as options for burgers, BBQ and even beer.

As per usual, I took mine with chili, slaw, mustard and onions - or "everything."

Always satisfying. How do you like yours?

Senate is a trendy pub known for their unique hot dogs and creative cocktails.


There were so many hot dogs on the menu that sounded delicious:

• Korean - beef hotdog, homemade kimchi, braised short rib, pickled cucumber & sesame seeds
• Trailer Park - beef hotdog, applewood bacon, american cheese, coleslaw & crushed grippos
• Spuds Mackenzie - beef hotdog, bacon, duck fat fries, cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, sour cream & chives
• Chicago - beef hotdog, tomato, mustard, onion, neon relish, sport peppers, pickle & celery salt
• Mexico City - beef hotdog, guacamole, chipotle crema, double smoked bacon, queso fresco, tortilla strips
• Lindsay Lohan - beef hotdog, goat cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, arugula, balsamic & tons of drama

Which would you choose? I went with the Spuds Mackenzie: beef hotdog, bacon, duck fat fries, cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, sour cream & chives. It kinda sounded like a baked potato - but in fry form ... and on top of a hot dog. But it was good! Flavor combo was on point, and I love splitting the hot dog so all that goodness literally gets inside.

Which is your favorite?

There are two locations for Farley's Famous Hot Dogs: Barboursville and Hurricane. It appears there used to be a Milton one, but I can't find that.

One of the most venerable hot dog stands in the Tri-State, the first Farley's Famous Hotdogs opened as a Stewart's Hotdogs stand in 1968.This was followed by additional locations in Milton, which opened in 1986, and Hurricane in 1990. The drive-ins eventually split from the Stewart's franchise about a decade ago. Today, the three Farley's locations are a family operation. Harry "Buck" Farley co-owns the franchise and runs the Hurricane location. His mother, Phyllis Farley Ferrell, runs the Milton hot dog stand, while his son, Spencer Farley, runs the Barboursville location with his siblings Ryan and Morgan. (Herald Dispatch)

I pulled up, and the guy working ran up to my car to take my order. I simply got one hot dog with sauce - not chili here - slaw, mustard and onions. Delish.

"My late grandmother came up with the with the original recipes back in 1969," Farley said. "The hot dog sauce is unique because of the spices. Our sauce is a touch of everything she made over her lifetime. A lot of people confuse sauce with chili. They're two different things. Hot dog sauce is something unique to West Virginia, which is not chili. Our recipe is unique. It has nothing to do with any other drive-in." (Herald Dispatch)

Have you been?

The restaurant with the giant corrugated hot dog sign has been on my wish list ever since I saw the first photo of it.

This spot pokes a bit of fun at itself, which I like. I ordered a single dog with chili, slaw, mustard and onions. That's like a mix of Stuart's Dawg and River Dawg.

The bathroom is ... interesting.

Have you had a hot dog from here? Chili is different from any others I've had.

I've talked before about how southern West Virginia certainly has a hot dog culture.



I honestly didn't know how much people loved hot dogs until I moved here the first time.

Recently, I was reading this piece on a West Virginia hot dog road trip and noticed a place I hadn't been to: Buddy B's Market.

This Sissonville grocery serves a few hot items like hot dogs and hot bologna, in addition to their packaged products.

I went to the small counter to the right and decided to try two different hot dogs this time: a traditional West Virginia hot dog with chili, slaw, mustard and onions. Then I also got one with ketchup and onions just to switch it up a bit.




They were prepared on a small paper and slid into a bag, but remained in tact for consumption. Super fine slaw and onions.




I read somewhere that only people under like 10 are allowed to put ketchup on a hot dog. Welp, here we are!

Who makes your favorite hot dog?

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace is a must-try in Columbus, so it was one of our first stops!



I was excited to see this place had some fun, creative takes on hot dog toppings.



And do you see that West Virginia slaw dog on the bottom right! That's right!



Dawn went with The Classy Lady, which has cheese and potato chips.



It was packed!

And I went for the "Puff the Magic Popper," which had cheddar cream cheese, bacon bits and jalapenos. It was one of the more unique popular ones. Definitely different! I had to shake off a few of those jalapenos, but good overall!

What was once called Davis Drive In is now Top Dawgs Drive In in Parkersburg.



What remains the same is that I love a drive in restaurant.



And, this is no exception. I pulled into the parking lot, looked back toward the building that had the plastered menu and tried to determine what I wanted.



My first choice was an order of chicken fries. I hadn't had these since grade school, so they hit the spot.



A strawberry milkshake is a perfect complement to any meal.



And, of course, a West Virginia hot dog with chili, law, mustard and onions.

Have you been? What's your favorite?

Hot Diggity Dogs is a new hotdog joint in North Charleston.

They serve up - you guessed it - hot dogs, as well as appetizers, sandwiches and wraps.

The good folks over at the West Virginia Hot Dog Blog gave a thorough review of their West Virginia hot dogs. I went a little different route.

I did order a West Virginia hot dog with regular chili (they also have spicy) and yellow slaw (they also have regular). But I also got a grilled cheese dog.

The West Virginia dog comes with chili, slaw, mustard and onions. And the grilled cheese dog is a split hot dog in the middle of a grilled cheese bun.

Oh, and a milkshake.


Have you been yet?