Hot Dogs

Five Guys Hot Dogs: Menu, Calories & Options

All four Five Guys hot dog builds with calories, toppings, and how they stack up against burgers.

Quick answer: Five Guys offers four hot dog builds — Hot Dog, Cheese Dog, Bacon Dog, and Bacon Cheese Dog — all made with an all-beef dog split and grilled lengthwise, ranging from 520 to 670 calories before extra toppings.

Assorted hot dogs with different toppings and fries

All hot dogs and calories

ItemCaloriesBuild
Hot Dog520All-beef dog, grilled, plus any toppings
Cheese Dog590Hot Dog plus melted American-style cheese
Bacon Dog600Hot Dog plus Applewood smoked bacon
Bacon Cheese Dog670Hot Dog plus bacon and cheese

Source: official Five Guys hot dogs menu. Calories are before any extra free toppings.

Toppings and customization

Hot dogs can take the same free toppings available on burgers — see the toppings guide for the full list organized by fresh, grilled, sauce, and spicy categories.

Hot dogs vs burgers

A plain Hot Dog (520 Cal) sits between a Little Hamburger (540 Cal) and roughly matches it in calories, while a Bacon Cheese Dog (670 Cal) lands close to a Little Bacon Cheeseburger (690 Cal). If you’re deciding between the two, calories are a wash at comparable build levels — the choice comes down to preference rather than one being a clearly lighter option. See our calories guide for the full comparison across all items.

Practical guidance

  • Want the lightest option on the hot dog side: order a plain Hot Dog and add free toppings rather than cheese or bacon.
  • Want the closest hot-dog equivalent to a loaded burger: the Bacon Cheese Dog is the highest-calorie hot dog option.
  • Ordering for a group with mixed preferences: hot dogs are a practical way to add variety alongside burgers without a big calorie jump.

FAQ

What’s in a Five Guys Bacon Cheese Dog?+
An all-beef hot dog, split and grilled lengthwise, topped with melted American-style cheese and Applewood smoked bacon, plus any free toppings you choose. It’s 670 calories before extra toppings, per Five Guys’ official menu.
Are Five Guys hot dogs all-beef?+
Yes, all four hot dog options use the same all-beef dog, split and grilled lengthwise. The difference between them is just the added cheese and/or bacon.
Is a hot dog lower in calories than a burger?+
It depends which of each you compare. A plain Hot Dog (520 Cal) is close to a Little Hamburger (540 Cal), but a loaded Bacon Cheese Dog (670 Cal) is not meaningfully lighter than a Little Bacon Cheeseburger (690 Cal).

Source & Verification

Last checked: September 13, 2026

Primary source: Official Five Guys hot dogs menu (fiveguys.com/menu/dogs/)

Nutrition source: Official Five Guys Nutrition & Allergen Guide, where applicable

Price note: Prices vary by location and are not published nationwide by Five Guys.

This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Five Guys Enterprises, LLC.