5 Gourmet Glizzy Spots to Try in Indy

Never say never, but when it comes to summer and the allure of cookouts almost daily, the need for an overly charred and loaded glizzy is a craving you just can’t ignore. 

GoldLeaf | 1901 E 46th St. Ste 1, Indianapolis, IN 

Nothing hits better than a post-Monday shift glizzy, and GoldLeaf has just the solution with their Hot Dog Mondays from 5-9 pm. Limited to just a few hours, one day a week, GoldLeaf has made a spectacle of their phenomenal glizzy selection that features a new theme night every Hot Dog Monday. What started as an opportunity for the team to test new flavors is now something of a celebration, with a set menu on top of the flavor of the week. Inclusive to all food communities in Indy, the unique loaded glizzy combinations that GoldLeaf offers always includes a vegan dog and alternative dogs to match the special concoction for that Monday night special. 

Wiener Dreams 4 Life | Indianapolis

Whether it’s at a pop-up event or catering your favorite summer festival, Weiner Dreams 4 Life is the ever-moving hotdog cart of Indy. Owned and run by Smitty, a self-proclaimed weiner lover, the glizzy options at Weiner Dreams perfectly reflect the spirit of Indy, including, but not limited to, a vegan Weedeater dog and classic Polish dog that recognizes both growing and established communities around the city. A pleasure to visit anytime that glizzy craving emerges, the quest to find Weiner Dreams around Indianapolis is worth the wait.

Garcia’s Hot Dogs | 5102 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 

Hotdogs from a food truck are already an undefeated human experience, but when Garcia’s Hot Dog truck is brought into the debate, there’s no denying the excellence that comes with simplicity in the realm of glizzies. Open daily on the Eastside of Indy, Garcia’s has impeccably loaded dogs, such as the Chili Cheese, Chicago, or Ruben hotdogs, and if you ever tire of glizzies—rare, but possible—Garcia’s menu also extends into tacos, tortas, and burritos. About as mom-n-pop as you can get for a glizzy, Garcia’s will have you leaving with a full belly of food prepared with love.

The Saint Shack | 250 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 

Although an unexpected location to find a menu of such delicious and unprecedented hotdog combinations, The Saint Shack, attached to the beloved Patron Saint basement nightclub, has some of the city’s best glizzies around. Inclusive to the vegetarian community, The Saint Shack has an extensive selection of toppings and sausage options that encourage all glizzy lovers to indulge themselves when those 2 a.m. cravings inevitably hit after a lively night out in Indy. Beyond the classic bun, dog, and toppings combo, the shack serves a deep-fried—sometimes bacon-wrapped—glizzy that’ll have you proposing to the chef faster than you can say yum.

Nick’s Chili Parlor | 2621 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 

Known for their “Not Yet World Famous” 5-Way Chili, Nick’s Chili Parlor is a Westside goldmine for all things coney dogs. Featuring coney dogs in regular, foot-long, and quarter-pound sizes, the capacity for Indy’s greatest glizzy-lovers to fuel their coney dog craving with some of the city’s best chili is a midwestern dream come true. Available for take-home purchase in half-gallon sizes, your shelves—and belly—will never have to fear a coney dog drought, and as the summer months grow nearer, the probably excessive amount of chili sets you up for the perfect impromptu cookout.

Whether your preference leans more German with a sauerkraut loaded bratwurst or a bit closer to home with a Chicago dog, there’s a tastefully crafted glizzy in every corner of Indianapolis waiting for you.