About Parker's Hot Dogs of Santa Cruz

When John Parker established Parker’s Hot Dogs of Santa Cruz, he was following in the footsteps of his father, who opened his own hot-dog shop in the 1940s. In John’s Roseville eatery, the staff still serve up a menu of old-fashioned all-beef hot dogs with toppings such as sauerkraut, bacon, and freshly grated cheddar cheese. Housemade chili smothers hot links, polish sausages, and dogs. The 5-pound chili dog challenge—which was featured on Travel Channel's Man v. Food—is ideal for showcasing an impressive appetite or hiding the fact that your hands are alarmingly large.