National Hot Dog Day Specials Return At Vienna Inn

VIENNA, VA — In between days at the pool and your kids' sports games, there's no better time like the present to grab a hot dog. Vienna Inn, a nearly 60-year community staple will be bringing back deals for National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday, July 17.

Vienna Inn is offering $1.99 hot dogs and $2.29 chili dogs on Wednesday. Hot dogs can be made to order and served plain or with cheese, chili, mustard or onion. But the most popular choice is the "loaded" chili dog.

“We have many customers that have been coming in since they were kids and now, they come in with their children and even grandchildren, it’s become a rite of passage,” says Vienna Inn owner Marty Volk.

Amid a changing Vienna, much has stayed the same at the Vienna Inn. Customers still pay checks under an honor system, and the restaurant's soft drinks, coffee and juice are self-serve. The hot dogs are served from the dog bar on a plastic tray — the same way they've always been served.

Vienna Inn is celebrating its 59th anniversary this year. It's a popular gathering spot for sports teams, families and other patrons. The restaurant sponsors local teams and displays those teams' pictures and trophies.

Hours on Wednesday are 7 a.m. to midnight. Hot dogs will begin to be served at 11 a.m.