Welcome to the Steve's Hot Dogs Press Room!

This is a one-stop resource for media members & curious customers to get all of the information they're seeking on Steve's Hot Dogs. We've had a wild ride - from a crowdfunded location opening to a closure, relaunch, and a $25,000 award from Discover. ​

Take a journey through our story with these media highlights - and don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or would like to interview a member of our team for an upcoming story. We hope this provides you with a great deal of context/resources for your coverage. Media Contact: Danni Eickenhorst danni@hustl.group (314) 580-8874 call or text

2026 St. Louis Culinary Landmark: Maintained our status as one of the highest-rated destinations in the city, continuing our streak of 4.5+ star excellence on Yelp and Google. Community Hero Award: Recognized for the continued growth of our #FeedThePeople program, which has now served over 10,000 meals to St. Louisans in need. 2025 Best Fast Food in Missouri: We were honored to be named the #1 fast food destination in the state by LoveFood for the 3rd year in a row! Best French Fries in St. Louis: Our streak continues! 3rd year being named Best French Fries in St. Louis as part of the St. Louis Magazine A-List!

Good Neighbor Award: Honored by the City of St. Louis for our work following the May 15th tornado, which impacted and ultimately closed two of our HuSTL Hospitality locations. 2024 Major Expansion: We brought Steve's to The District in Chesterfield and the Delmar Maker District, expanding our footprint to serve even more fans across the metro area. St. Louis Magazine A-List: Once again voted a top destination for french fries in St. Louis.

Best Fast Food in Missouri: We were honored to be named the #1 fast food destination in the state by LoveFood for the 2nd year in a row!

Partnering with the St. Louis Blues: We officially opened our permanent stand inside the Enterprise Center, becoming a staple for St. Louis Blues fans (NHL.com). 2023 Partnering with The Dome & America's Center: We were honored to be named one of the four initial "STLMade" food partners for the inaugural season of St. Louis City SC, launching in March 2023 at Section 105-106.

Partnering with St. Louis City SC: We were honored to be named one of the four initial "STLMade" food partners for the inaugural season of St. Louis City SC, launching in March 2023 at Section 105-106.

Partnering with the Shakespeare Festival: Our first (of many) seasons as the exclusive food & beverage partner for the Shakespeare Festival. Best Fries in St. Louis: Voted the best in the city by the readers of Feast Magazine. Best Hot Dog Joint in Missouri: Recognized by 24/7 Wall St.

Best Fast Food in Missouri: We were honored to be named the #1 fast food destination in the state by LoveFood. 2022 The Official Hot Dog of St. Louis: In a historic moment, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen officially named our "St. Louis Dog" the city's signature hot dog (Steve's News). Food Paradise Feature: We took our flavors to a national audience on the "Hot Hot Hot!" episode of Food Paradise on the Cooking Channel and Food Network (Watch here). 2021 PETA National Award: Our "Very Very Veggie Dog" was named one of the Best Vegan Hot Dogs in America (PETA.org). Best Takeout: Awarded by the St. Louis Magazine A-List. Best Hot Dogs in St. Louis: St. Louis Magazine. 2020 Discover #EatItForward: We were proud recipients of the Discover #EatItForward award, recognizing our commitment to the community during the pandemic. Top Stands in America: Named one of the "Best Hot Dog Stands in America" by MSN. 2019 Best Hot Dog in Missouri: A huge honor from People Magazine as we were named the best in the state. Favorite Restaurant Comeback: Awarded by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch following our move and reopening. 2017–2018 Riverfront Times "Best Of": We continued our multi-year streak as the "Best Hot Dog in St. Louis" according to the RFT (Riverfront Times). "1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die": We were thrilled to be included in Mimi Sheraton’s iconic culinary bucket list book. 2015–2016 Craziest Dogs in America: The Food Network highlighted our wild toppings and creative builds as some of the most unique in the nation. St. Louis Mayor's Recognition: Received early accolades for our contribution to the Tower Grove East neighborhood. 2011–2014 The Origin Story: Starting as a humble cart, we quickly gained a following and were named "Best New Hot Dog Stand" by local critics shortly after our first brick-and-mortar opening on The Hill.