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AlpenDogs, on West Lionshead Circle, builds its menu around the French-style hot dog: an applewood-smoked pork Strasbourg sausage slid into a hollowed-out baguette rather than a bun. There are five versions, from the house Traditional with raw onions and a curry-harissa Samouraï sauce to a Parisian finished with Mornay sauce and melted Gruyère and Fontina.

The other half of the counter is soft-serve frozen custard. Together they make AlpenDogs a quick, inexpensive stop for families with hungry children, people between activities, and anyone who wants something good in hand while walking through Lionshead.

The hot dogs

Beyond the Traditional and the Parisian, Le Coney Island adds all-meat chili, Dijon, hot onions and cheddar; the Angoulême is a Provençal spin on a New York street dog with sauerkraut; and Le Clark, named for a Paris hot dog shop, brings bacon bits, fried onions, cornichon relish and barbecue sauce. A combo adds a drink and a bag of Zapp's chips.

Custard and shakes

The custard comes in French vanilla, chocolate or a twist, in sizes from a two-dollar mini to a waffle cone, with sprinkles, Oreo crumbles, caramel, hot fudge or a chocolate dip for a little extra. There are sundaes, a macadamia nut parfait and milkshakes, including a chocolate malt.

Ordering

Order at the counter, online for pickup, or for delivery through DoorDash. It is a counter operation, not a sit-down restaurant, and the hours are seasonal: this fall it opens only Friday to Monday. Check the FAQ below for current days and prices.

Finding it

AlpenDogs is in suite 206 at 616 West Lionshead Circle, a building it shares with The Little Diner and Casa Jalisco, which is handy if one person wants a hot dog and the rest of the table wants a full meal.

Sources: alpendogs.com and posted menu. Checked September 23, 2026.

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616 West Lionshead Cir
Vail, 81657

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Quick answer: AlpenDogs is a hot dog and frozen custard counter at 616 West Lionshead Cir, Vail, CO 81657. French-style hot dogs in baguettes and soft-serve frozen custard at a Lionshead counter in Vail, with pickup and delivery ordering. As of October 2026 it is closed for the off-season; the official site says it reopens in November.

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AlpenDogs, on West Lionshead Circle, builds its menu around the French-style hot dog: an applewood-smoked pork Strasbourg sausage slid into a hollowed-out baguette rather than a bun. There are five versions, from the house Traditional with raw onions and a curry-harissa Samouraï sauce to a Parisian finished with Mornay sauce and melted Gruyère and Fontina.

The other half of the counter is soft-serve frozen custard. Together they make AlpenDogs a quick, inexpensive stop for families with hungry children, people between activities, and anyone who wants something good in hand while walking through Lionshead.

The hot dogs

Beyond the Traditional and the Parisian, Le Coney Island adds all-meat chili, Dijon, hot onions and cheddar; the Angoulême is a Provençal spin on a New York street dog with sauerkraut; and Le Clark, named for a Paris hot dog shop, brings bacon bits, fried onions, cornichon relish and barbecue sauce. A combo adds a drink and a bag of Zapp's chips.

Custard and shakes

The custard comes in French vanilla, chocolate or a twist, in sizes from a two-dollar mini to a waffle cone, with sprinkles, Oreo crumbles, caramel, hot fudge or a chocolate dip for a little extra. There are sundaes, a macadamia nut parfait and milkshakes, including a chocolate malt.

Ordering

Order at the counter, online for pickup, or for delivery through DoorDash. It is a counter operation, not a sit-down restaurant, and the hours are seasonal: this fall it opens only Friday to Monday. Check the FAQ below for current days and prices.

Finding it

AlpenDogs is in suite 206 at 616 West Lionshead Circle, a building it shares with The Little Diner and Casa Jalisco, which is handy if one person wants a hot dog and the rest of the table wants a full meal.

Sources: alpendogs.com and posted menu. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Neighborhood: Lionshead
Cuisine: Hot dogs / frozen custard
Service: Lunch • Dinner
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Business Hours

Closed for the season · Reopens Nov 20

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Mon
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tue–ThuClosed
Closed
Fri–Sun
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Amenities at AlpenDogs

  • Counter service
  • Takeout
  • Online ordering
  • Delivery
  • Wheelchair accessible

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AlpenDogs open right now?
Not in the off-season. AlpenDogs closes fully between its summer and winter seasons; its official site currently reads "Now Closed for the off-season, Thank you for a great summer! See you in November!", and Yelp lists the reopening as November 20, 2026. In season it is a walk-up counter at 616 West Lionshead Circle, Suite 206, in Lionshead. Call (970) 476-5020 or check alpendogs.com before a shoulder-season visit, because opening days shrink before the full closure starts.
What are AlpenDogs' hours when it is open?
Hours are seasonal. In the fall shoulder season the counter opened Friday to Monday, 11 AM to 9 PM, and was closed Tuesday to Thursday. Its online ordering page lists 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily, which reflects its in-season pattern. There is no single year-round schedule; check the website for the current season's days before a midweek visit.
What is on the AlpenDogs menu?
Five French-style hot dogs built on an applewood-smoked pork Strasbourg sausage in a hollowed-out baguette (Le Traditional, The Parisian, Le Coney Island, Angouleme, and Le Clark, plus a Plain dog online), soft-serve frozen custard in French vanilla, chocolate, or twist, sundaes and milkshakes, a sack of 12 fresh cinnamon mini doughnuts, Zapp's chips, bottled sodas and sparkling juices, and specialty coffee drinks. The full posted menu board is pictured on alpendogs.com, and the live ordering menu is on its Toast page.
How much does a hot dog cost at AlpenDogs?
On the posted in-person menu, Le Traditional is $10, the Angouleme $11, Le Clark $12, The Parisian $13, and Le Coney Island $14. Making it a combo with a drink and a bag of Zapp's chips adds $3.50. Prices on the Toast online ordering page run $1 to $2 higher per dog.
What makes the hot dogs French-style?
Each dog is an applewood-smoked pork saucisse de Strasbourg, the French "knack" sausage, served in a fresh baguette that is hollowed out or split, rather than in a bun. The toppings follow French and French-inspired templates: Sauce Samouraï (a curry-harissa aioli) on the house Traditional, Mornay sauce with Gruyère and Fontina on The Parisian, and a Provençal take on a New York street dog for the Angouleme.
What does the custard cost, and what else is sweet?
Soft-serve frozen custard in French vanilla, chocolate, or twist is $2 for a mini, $4 for a petit, $6 for a regular, and $7 in a waffle cone, with toppings (sprinkles, Oreo crumbles, caramel, hot fudge, chocolate dip) $1 each. The hot fudge sundae is $9, the macadamia nut parfait $10, and milkshakes $8 to $9. The other sweet staple is a sack of 12 fresh cinnamon mini doughnuts for $10.
What do reviews say about AlpenDogs?
As of October 2026, it is a young business (opened in 2025) with small review counts, and the scores vary by platform: 4.5 of 5 on Google from 22 reviews, 4.7 across 53 ratings on Restaurantji, and 3.0 from just 2 reviews on Yelp. Reviewers consistently praise the sausage and baguette, the Samouraï sauce, thick milkshakes, and friendly counter service, and it was named in Best of Vail Valley's best-hot-dogs roundup.
Can I order ahead or get delivery?
Yes. Order ahead for pickup through Toast, or get delivery through DoorDash; both are linked from alpendogs.com. In person, you order at the counter. There are no reservations, it is a walk-up stand, not a sit-down restaurant.
Does AlpenDogs have vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options?
Not for the hot dogs. Every dog on the posted menu is the same pork Strasbourg sausage in a baguette, and nothing on the menu is labeled vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. The meat-free part of the menu is the frozen custard, sundaes, shakes, cinnamon doughnuts, and drinks. If you have a strict dietary requirement, ask at the counter before ordering, because no published allergen or gluten-free statement exists.

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