Gardendog | Portillo's

WHAT IS THE GARDEN DOG?

Chicago style garden dog

Portillo's new plant-based hot dog is made with 100% plant-based protein.

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Why is it called the Garden Dog?

The Chicago hot dog is said to be "dragged through the garden" due to the many vegetable toppings that make a classic Chicago-style hot dog. Our Garden Dog is dragged through the garden of mustard, relish, onion, tomatoes, relish, sport peppers and pickles for the same great taste we've been perfecting since 1963 - all of the flavor, none of the meat.

What does it taste like?

Our plant-based hot dogs are smoked and seasoned to perfection to deliver an incredibly authentic eating experience. These delicious plant-based hot dogs are packed with pea protein and smoked to provide an ideal plant-based twist on the classic hot dog.

Is it Vegan?

Yes. While we cook the Garden Dog on the same char-grill as we cook meat, the section of the grill used for the Garden Dog is dedicated only to the Garden Dog. However, we cannot guarantee that the Garden Dog will not come into contact with meat.

Does it taste like an all-beef hot dog?

Not quite, but it’s delicious in its own right. The Garden Dog shares similarities to the traditional hot dog, but will not taste exactly the same and will not have the classic snap when you take a bite.