Chris' Famous Hotdogs - American Landmark Dining Restaurant Downtown Montgomery AL

Founded in 1917, family owned and operated restaurant Chris' Famous Hotdogs have been enjoyed by every walk of life. We are one of the only hotdog and hamburger restaurants in the area and the oldest family owned restaurant in Montgomery, AL. Chris’ Hotdogs is a landmark dining family restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. Chris' is truly a family restaurant. We are a place where everyone, including young and old, rich and poor, black and white, from any country are welcome and can all dine harmoniously in this wonderful American institution. We’ve had customers from every state in the Union, and countless guests from other countries. Some of our more notable patrons include Franklin D. Roosevelt (who would frequently ask for a box of the world famous hot dogs as his train stopped in the Montgomery’s Union Station), Harry Truman, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Presidents Bush 41 & 43, Jimmy Stewart, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Clark Gable, Tallulah Bankhead, countless sports stars and every Alabama Governor since 1917.

Chris' Hotdogs is not just known for our world famous hotdogs, but fantastic homemade hamburgers as well. Chris' is a great American local burger spot located in Montgomery, AL. Every day the Chris' staff hand patties fresh (never frozen) ground beef that is cooked to perfection on our seasoned griddle. Our hamburgers are made-to-order and start with a freshly steamed bun and then the burger is topped with mustard, ketchup, onions and Chris' Famous Chili Sauce.

What is more American than hotdogs and hamburgers? Apple Pie? We have that! Many of our guests order our Chris' Hamburger as part of our "1 and 1 combo" which consists of 1-Chris' Hotdog and 1-Chris' Hamburger, Fries and a Fountain Drink. Please do make Montgomery's historic family owned and operated Chris' Famous Hotdogs a part of your day!