Review: Sonic - Chicago Dog

Sonic's Chicago Dog is one of four new hot dogs that they just added to their menu. Each new hot dog is available for the introductory price of $1.99. The Chicago Dog comes with a pickle spear, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, celery salt and mustard all served on warm poppy seed bun.

I've never had a Chicago Dog before so I don't really have a point of reference to tell you if Sonic's version tastes like one but it was very good.

It sounds like all the toppings might be overkill, especially with the amount of relish they piled on, but it actually wasn't and I was surprised that all the toppings combined into a tasty blend of seasoned nuanced flavors (the poppy seeds and celery salt are not to be overlooked). I think my pickle spear went missing so there could have been even more flavor!

The bun held up well to the moisture while remaining nice and soft and the tomatoes were pretty fresh. Watch out for those crisp sport peppers though; they pack a good amount of heat. Between Sonic's New York Dog and their Chicago Dog, the Chicago Dog just offers more flavor and more interest for me.

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Nutritional Info - Sonic Chicago Dog (243g)
Calories - 440 (from Fat - 180)
Fat - 20g (Saturated Fat - 7g)
Sodium - 2300mg
Carbs - 49g (Sugar - 17g)
Protein - 14g