There is absolutely nothing like the taste of the classic hot dog you’ll get from a roadside hot dog stand. Once those dogs have been brining all day in a pot, they just seem to transcend to a new level of deliciousness. And without a doubt, some of the best hot dogs you’ll come across in the state of Maryland come from Wayne’s Hot Dog Stand. Just one trip out to Jessup at lunchtime and you’ll understand exactly why truck drivers from all over line up to grab a bag of these delicious, iconic sausages, and Wayne himself slings the dogs with a passionate flair that is impossible to match.

You’ll find Wayne’s Hot Dog Stand beneath the water tower in Jessup, where he usually posts up every weekday to make sure his patrons don’t go without. Just look for the green umbrella and the line of cars that stretches down the street.
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This Jessup, Maryland hot dog stand is the definition of a small operation, but the flavor and the passion that Wayne packs into each prepared hot dog or sausage truly cannot be matched by anything else.
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Like his setup, Wayne’s menu is simple. He works fast to fill out orders, and he’s always ready to recommend his favorite toppings if you’re not sure which of the excellent options to choose from.
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You can fill your meal out just like a nostalgic day at the local ballpark by grabbing a can of cold soda from one of the coolers attached to the back of the stand. The simple honesty of the experience goes a long way.
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The tried-and-true all-beef hot dog - loaded masterfully with relish, onion, ketchup, and mustard - makes a perfect Maryland meal when combined with crab chips and a cold Pepsi. It’s a combo that just can’t be beat on a summer day at lunch time.
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Wayne also slings Italian sausages from the stand, topped with peppers, onions, marinara, and melted mozzarella cheese. Some of the drivers in front of us in line bagged theirs up to take home, but most of us stood around the lot and devoured the dogs right then and there!
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Wayne’s is a very small operation, so they don’t have a website or a Facebook page. But you can check the menu, and order for delivery or pickup, through Wayne’s GrubHub link! And if you’re looking for some other famous restaurants in our state to try, check out our list of Maryland’s wildly famous eateries!

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