Jane & Michael Stern

"Another excellent hot dog variation is a slaw dog, topped with sweet, creamy coleslaw. Better yet: a chili-slaw dog, with slaw atop the mustard atop the chili atop the dog. This one is tricky to eat, but its complexity is a pleasure."

Frank Bruni

"10 Favorites: Chili slaw dog from the Varsity - Cole slaw atop chili turns out to be a bold idea, cooling and adding texture to it. And the dog beneath the condiments had a meaty, smoky appeal."

Eater

"Grab a classic chili slaw dog, and don’t forget to pair it with a frosted orange."

Larry Olmsted

"The sides are standouts, especially the onion rings, which are excellent. There is an actual onion ring inside rather than chopped processed puree, and you can take a bite without the coating coming off, the true test of ring quality."

Bruce Kraig

"he Best Hot Dogs From Each of the 50 States: The Varsity - The all-beef hot dogs come in several forms, loaded with chili, cheese, or cole slaw—the latter a classic Southern-style option."

Chris Fuhrmeister

"Where to Eat Hot Dogs in Atlanta: The Varsity - What'll ya have? Ask the average Atlantan to think of a chili dog, and they're probably thinking of The Varsity."

Dana Hedgpeth

"You don't find chili dogs like these at any ballpark."

Wendell Brock

"Praise the Lord and pass me a chili-slaw-dog with chopped onions and a squiggle of ketchup and mustard."

Todd Brock

"The chili dogs: under-three-buck gut bombs spiked with tangy mustard and topped with from-scratch chili that will have you craving another and simultaneously knowing you'll pay dearly for this brief moment of ecstasy later...all before the first one is down your gullet. The best cheap eat in the city."

Tabelog

"A well-known staple on the menu here is the chili cheese dog. An absolute classic that will bring you back in time to the good old days."