At the intersection of Washington Street and Jefferson Street in Fairmont, West Virginia, sits an unassuming little shop. You might not even notice it if you were passing by. But what’s served here is quite a legend in West Virginia, and even the surrounding states.

Yann’s Hot Dog Stand is famous for its dogs with spicy sauce.

TripAdvisor/Patrick V. Address: 300 Washington St, Fairmont, WV 26554

If you want to eat here, you need to follow the rules.

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The owner, Russ Yann, is said to be quite the dictator about how his hot dogs are served.

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People have been thrown out of the shop because they dared to ask for ketchup.

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However, fans of Yann’s agree that the hot dogs are perfect just as Mr. Yann intended.

Zomato/Skeeb Wilcox You can get the hot dogs plain, with everything (sauce, mustard, and onions) or with just sauce and mustard. No other toppings are available. The sauce (don’t even think about calling it chili!) is very spicy, and many fans like to drink chocolate milk along with the hot dogs to cool their tongues.

Yann’s only serves a limited number of hot dogs each day.

Zomato/Skeeb Wilcox Once the hot dogs are gone, Yann’s closes up shop, so get there early. For many customers, this is breakfast.

Some other important notes: Yann’s is only open Tuesday-Friday. It’s cash only. There is very limited seating, so you may want to take your dogs to go. They can freeze dogs in advance to take home or to ship to other states.

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Address: 300 Washington St, Fairmont, WV 26554

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You can get the hot dogs plain, with everything (sauce, mustard, and onions) or with just sauce and mustard. No other toppings are available. The sauce (don’t even think about calling it chili!) is very spicy, and many fans like to drink chocolate milk along with the hot dogs to cool their tongues.

Once the hot dogs are gone, Yann’s closes up shop, so get there early. For many customers, this is breakfast.

Some people travel hundreds of miles just to get a taste of these hot dogs. We’re fortunate to have them right here in West Virginia.

What do you think? Does Yann’s have the best hot dogs in West Virginia, or should someone else take the crown?

For more iconic restaurants in West Virginia serving great food, take a look at these restaurants that have stood the test of time.

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