Chris' Famous Hotdogs

10/09/2026

Notice Chris' Fans: For the safety of our staff and patrons, we will be closed on Saturday, October 10th, due to Hurricane Isaias. Stay safe during the storm.

10/01/2026

THIS LITTLE HOT DOG SHOP HAS BEEN SITTING ON DEXTER AVENUE SINCE 1917
If the walls at 138 Dexter Avenue could talk, we'd probably need a week to listen.

Chris' Famous Hotdogs opened in downtown Montgomery on May 1, 1917, when Greek immigrant Christopher Anastasios Katechis opened what was originally called the Post Office Café. Chris' Famous Hotdogs
More than a century later, you can still walk into that same address and order a hot dog.

And what an address it has been.
For decades, Dexter Avenue was one of the busiest and most historically important streets in Alabama.

Chris' operated curb service until the 1960s, with cars lining up for hot dogs covered in the restaurant's distinctive chili sauce. Chris' Famous Hotdogs
Then look at some of the people who came through.

Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Harry Truman.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Hank Williams.
Elvis Presley.
George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.
Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald were regular customers during that time.

Imagine sitting at the counter and having no idea that the person a few stools away would eventually become part of American history.
There's another chapter now, too.

After more than three generations under the Katechis family, the restaurant changed ownership in 2025. Longtime Montgomery residents Morris and Leslie Capp took over, with plans to preserve the restaurant's traditions. Chris' Famous Hotdogs
Chris' is still operating today.
Same Dexter Avenue address.

Still hot dogs.
Still hamburgers.
Still that famous chili sauce.
That's exactly what makes these Alabama restaurants so special.
Sometimes the most remarkable history isn't hidden in an abandoned building.
Sometimes it's still open for lunch.



First comment: More than 100 years of customers have walked through those doors. Just imagine the conversations that little restaurant has heard.

09/26/2026

Football! Tailgate! Chris’ Famous Hotdogs!

SATURDAY TO-GO & PICKUP ONLY!

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🌭 6-Dog Tailgate
🌭 12-Dog Tailgate
🍔 6-Hotdog & 6-Burger Tailgate

*See photo for details.

09/19/2026

SATURDAY TO-GO & PICKUP ONLY!

SAVE 20% with Chris’ Famous Hotdogs Saturday Tailgate Specials!

🌭 6-Dog Tailgate
🌭 12-Dog Tailgate
🍔 6-Hotdog & 6-Burger Tailgate

*See photo for details.

09/18/2026

Make sure to stop by Chris' Famous Hotdogs for a taste of history and a delicious cheeseburger. 138 Dexter Avenue!

Menu: https://www.chrishotdogs.com

09/18/2026

Which Alabama restaurant is always worth the drive? 🚗🍽️ From Big Bob Gibson and Dreamland Bar-B-Que to The Bright Star, Top O’ the River and Original Oyster House, these Alabama favorites have earned loyal fans across the state. How many have you tried?



Which restaurant would you add to this list? 👇

09/17/2026

🏈 SATURDAY TO-GO & PICKUP ONLY! 🏈

Feed the Team and SAVE 20% with Chris’ Famous Hotdogs Saturday Tailgate Specials!

🌭 6-Dog Tailgate
🌭 12-Dog Tailgate
🍔 6-Hotdog & 6-Burger Tailgate

*See photo for details.

09/12/2026

Sunday, September 13th snd Chris’ will open special for the event! Come meet Darryl Strawberry!

09/10/2026

Chris’ Famous Hotdogs will be open during this event (12pm to 2pm), this Sunday (13th)! Come see us Sunday and meet Darryl Strawberry!

09/10/2026

Game day is better with Chris’ Famous Hotdogs! 🏈 Save 20% on our Saturday Tailgate Specials:

🌭 6-Dog Tailgate Deal
🌭 12-Dog Tailgate Deal
🌭🍔 6 Hotdog & 6 Burger Tailgate Deal

🏈 Saturday Only | 10 AM–3 PM
🥡 To-Go Orders & Pickup Only
📍 138 Dexter Avenue, Downtown Montgomery

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