The Best Vegan Hot Dogs Taste Test

It's time to talk about which vegan hot dog is best!!
We feel like this might be the most anticipated taste test we've done. So many of you asked for this one. Today, we are doing a vegan hot dog review and taste test!
Let us know in the comments if you agree with us and which taste test we should do next.
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0:00 Vegan Hot Dogs Review and Taste Test
2:25 Lightlife
3:40 Soy Boy
4:30 Tofurky
5:45 Upton’s Naturals
7:44 Field Roast Classic
9:18 Field Roast Stadium
10:44 Nathan’s
13:00 What is the Best Vegan Hot Dog Brand? Winners and Rankings
15:43 What are the Prices of Vegan Hot Dogs
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[@MakeItDairyFree]

Tell us your favorite and if you agree with us!

[@d.turner6872]

I agree with you both. I also like field roast. Your description of Litelife was dead on about the texture and skin. I just deal with it when I can't find Field Roast. Great content as always. Keep it coming.

[@kimcote8653]

Yes.. so far it field roast smoked for me.. So I fully agree.. and Andrews humor gets me every single time.

[@denisef2845]

I like Morningstar Farms on the George Foreman grill. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chefdeena]

My favorite is you guys! 💓🤣 ... and field roast, the first one

[@MaxStone01]

Aldi’s aren’t bad, but our favorite now is Worthington. It contains, soy, wheat and egg, so not vegan. We first cooked them in a pan and they were fine. Microwave turned them into jerky. Best result actually came from boiling. Also, ketchup does not go on hot dogs! 😜

[@Subirasri]

The beyond sausage original brats are the best to me. We eat them like hotdogs, sometimes we add grilled onions and peppers. We also love to use the beyond brats as a filling for potstickers! I chop them up to a crumble and saute with shallot, ginger, garlic, scallions, shredded carrot, little hoisen sauce, little tamari, little soy sauce, and a little sushi vinegar. All mixed makes an amazing potsticker filling!

[@chefdeena]

Saaaaaaaaammmme 🤤🤤🤤

[@kimcote8653]

I love beyond sausage.. All of them.. But they not hot dogs..

[@sonja4164]

I like them too, but they're not hot dogs/franks.

[@kalequeen5981]

It's not a hotdog though

[@missy9223]

Interestingly I’m not a huge fan of the original field roast frankfurters, although I do really like them in their mini corn dogs! However, I absolutely love the new field roast stadium dogs for the times when I want a hot dog! I honestly couldn’t tell they are a substitute! I think it’s awesome that field roast has come up with more options! ❤️😊

[@funkypunkypine]

I used to like Field Roast but after I started eating Beyond Brat as a hot dog I can't even tolerate Field Roast. It just tastes like straight up wheat to me. Beyond Brat is insanely good although probably not good for people who are grossed out by vegan foods that truly mimic meat. Tip: fry up the beyond sausage brat in Cajun seasoning and it makes it even better! Also, you guys are always so fun to watch!

[@KaytoCouchPotato]

I am under a month into giving up meat and dairy.The field roast stadium hotdogs are hands-down the best meat substitute I’ve discovered so far. I air fry them then eat them with kimchi and vegan mayo. So freaking good!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Glad you enjoyed them! Best of luck on your journey!

[@vintagejudie_]

The new field roast in the blue package are my faaaaavorite they taste like what I remember a hotdog tasting like, so good with grilled onions and peppers.🙌 Sadly I hate all the sausage field roast ones. 🥲

[@katiehemstreet8939]

We buy Lightlife, but to be honest I haven't tried anything else (in 6 years vegan 😳). I love them! They remind me of the cheap hot dogs we got in school lunches and stuff. Growing up my parents never bought the expensive "100% beef" hotdogs, so the cheap flavor/texture is very nostalgic to me. I do want to try the Field Roast one after watching this though.

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

Thank you for this! I DO NOT like those super flavorful hot dogs like beef hot dogs and Nathan's. I like the cheap, mildly flavored hot dogs. I will definitely try the Lightlife now!

[@blackrosenuk]

I really like how you are starting to add the close-ups! They are very helpful!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback

[@jenstafford7692]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to add that the Field Roast original dogs are carrageenan free while the stadium dogs by Field Roast do contain carrageenan. It’s pretty high up on the list. I am painfully carrageenan intolerant and many people are. If you are too, I hope this helps. Thanks for another awesome review!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

You're welcome! Thanks for the tip for those that need it

[@codgirl4138]

Thank you so much for telling me thst. I got the stadium dogs without even looking.

[@fuzzball4258]

@@MakeItDairyFree I love you guys

[@jenna4519]

Thank you for this video! I've only ever had the Lightlife ones. I'm going to be buying the Field Roast Classic tonight!

[@pennywise8919]

Love your detailed explanations of products, especially the new close-ups with Andrews cell! I've tried different varieties and nothing compares, the taste is off putting. Love making carrot dogs instead, plus it's inexpensive! Thank you again, love you guys! Have a blessed day.

[@samanthab5006]

My favorite are the field roast classic ones. We've seen the stadium ones at the store and I'm glad I watched this first. I like to chop them up and put them in my homemade baked beans. Thank you these review videos are so helpful and have saved us so much money on bad vegan subs.

[@NatalieWisler]

The Field Roast mini corn dogs are also sooo good!! ✨🤗

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Yes!

[@trinawilliams1980]

I love the corn dogs. They are so good.

[@susanhoppe7297]

I agree

[@reynamrsv]

Glad you mentioned this as I'm currently looking for vegan corn dogs.

[@r.p.5863]

I swear we have similar palates. My top one all day is field roast classic Frankfurters, and my second would be Tofurky, those are really good, too. Of the line up the only other one's I've tried are the Lightlife, and those would definitely come in last place for me of the 3. I've grown to like Lightlife hotdogs, but I remember the first time I tried them years ago, I thought they tasted like plastic barbie legs lol. I'm excited to try the Upton's and I didn't know Field roast had new ones, I'll keep an eye out for them. Great video!!!

[@AprilLee021967]

Love the Field Roast. They are soooo good.

[@12vLife]

Yes..for sure.. Field Roast! I keep them in the freezer next to Morningstar Grillers, Lamb Weston Fries, Violife Cheese and Green Giant Riced Veggies. All Frozen and quickly turn into vegan fast food alternatives for hot dogs, burgers, pizza, chinese and mexican wraps. My bread of choice is Ole Extreme Wellness wraps, low carb and last a long time in the fridge.

[@Michael.Jamie.Foxxworthy]

This is the vegan hotdog video I've been waiting for. Thank you!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

You're so welcome! Hope you find one

[@loldidyoureally3246]

Eating apple sage field roast sausage right now scrambled with white potatoes, sweet onions, and green yellow and red peppers with cucumbers in vinegar on the side. It all goes so good together. One of my fav meals

[@donnybeal2135]

I love when you guys do these taste tests every single time you steer us in the right direction

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Thanks so much! Appreciate that

[@MagicSantos2]

YESSS!!!!! I needed this ♥️ thanks

[@datsunrotten9477]

I'll be honest with you two I can't stand listening to people eat and the noise they noise they make BUT for some reason I love listening to you guys eat... it's absolutely the best thanks for all your fantastic videos!

[@angelfabian5025]

Im glad i found you guys! 🔥 Awesome channel 👌 New sub!!

[@kimmnm4859]

AndREW!!!! Ur closeups MUST be in all vids from now on!!!!! They r my fav part now😆 love ur detailed explanations.....thanks guys....God is LoVe

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Glad you like them! We will definitely be adding where needed!

[@barbaraparland]

Haven't tried any! Your video makes me want to try field roast. Again, I like the phone close up shots😁 What do the girls think of the various hot dogs?

[@raeraesma]

I've never tried vegan not dogs, so I was really looking forward to your video. I'll be looking for the field roast. My husband will be thrilled, since he really misses not dogs! Thank you so much for doing this taste test. You two are such a sweet couple. ☺

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Thanks so much! We hope you both love them

[@Meandmine99]

Field Roast! Thx for turning me on to them, I have been vegetarian for 10 years plus and never could find a good dog! I am so happy! Thx guys

[@MicaArtis]

Thanks for this, yal opinions are really helpful! So I've had the lightlife hotdogs and the fieldroast corndogs (I just looked in my freezer and they apparently use the field roast classic). Now that I know this I do like the field roast better. I agree that the lightlife have this really weird skin. Its kind of tough rubbery and it always bubbles. I'm definitely going to buy regular field roast classic hotdogs now for Memorial Day weekend and see how the skin compares since I've only ever had their corndog version!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Let us know what you think!

[@msistah247]

I have tried boiling the lightlife but don't like them boiled so I will try them grilled. I am a fan of beyond sausage and field roast. Great video!

[@keepingitreal9469]

Okay now I miss seeing the kiddo's 😢 I'm thankful for y'all's honest opinions on products.

[@natashasimmons1316]

I’ve been looking for a good hotdog substitute and your review helped a lot. I bought the field roast, popped them in the air fryer for a few minutes, and they were delicious!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Great to hear!

[@barbararolfe7762]

Thanks for this! We had fabulous vegan Chicago Dogs at the Vegan Van in Denver. Have no idea which dogs they used. We will try your favorite

[@whatscooking905]

Love the field roast sausage but never tried their hotdogs. Will now. ;o) Thanks for this video.

[@PeaceRose96]

as someone who isn't fully vegan and has had a real hotdog in the past year, i can say a "snap" and a chewy "skin" on the outside yet soft on the inside is the best comparison!! that's exactly how it's suppose to be to the real deal so if some of these are actually giving you those textures, that's impressive. i've always wanted to try one of these brands but was skeptical they would taste too strange.

[@torigillispie9823]

We like to boil our hot dogs, Fieldroast and then stick them on the BBQ. Our cooking method ( I feel) makes them more juicy :)

[@sonja4164]

Agreed. Putting the Field Roast on the grill straight out of the package makes them too dry.

[@Sarah-eb9rz]

I will be trying that!

[@DonovanJLLias]

How long do you boil them???

[@sonja4164]

@@DonovanJLLias You'll know they're ready because they will look & feel like they soaked up some of the water. And they'll be hot.

[@torigillispie9823]

@@DonovanJLLias for about 3 min

[@raineygraeven3986]

Thanks for sharing! Is the Classic Smoked Field Roast any better than their Caramelized Onion & Beer one? I’ve enjoyed every other Field Roast product I’ve tried, but that one is inedible, so I’m reluctant to branch out again.

[@SenoritaConejita]

Grew up not eating hot dogs except for breakfast with eggs. We would eat hot Italian sausages (the spices paired perfectly with a tortilla as well 🤤), so now we eat the Beyond Hot Italian and make Mexican style hot dogs (bacon wrapped, pretzel buns, serrano/jalapeño, melted cheese, sauteed onions, ketchup, mayo and mustard!). Definitely recommend! You can of course mix condiments. :) Thanks for the video! Definitely going to try Field Roast dogs!

[@vannessamendez5059]

I have never seen Tofurky hot dogs but I looooove the Field Roast ones. I started noticing the stadium dogs in store, but I think I will just stick to the classic ones.

[@faithr4794]

the field roast stadium dogs are sooo good with pickles and mustard, taste like a real hot dog imo!!! :) when I cook them, they turn out very dark but super yummy. these are the real deal

[@MakeItDairyFree]

more toppings needed, noted LOL

[@aianascott-goodner3450]

Excited for this one

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Hope you enjoy

[@thetruthhurts599]

Awesome job guys. Next up, plant based deli meats (Tofurky hickory slices are my favorite so far).

[@MrsIEllis]

I have been vegan for a year and a half and what I miss most is cold sandwiches. I have not got up the nerve to try deli meats, so I would love to see that video also.

[@amandagrace2997]

@@MrsIEllis Tofurkey hickory smoked slices are amazing!!!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Have you tried the Tofurky peppered deli slices?! We liked those a lot

[@thetruthhurts599]

@@MakeItDairyFree I did, but prefer the hickory flavor. They have the ham slices also but I never liked ham, so I never tried it.

[@ginomichelle2497]

Yep, my toddler man child is 45!😆 The only hotdogs that I have tried are the ones from Aldi. I like them. Have you guys tried those before? I will be on the hunt for the Field roast dogs. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MakeItDairyFree]

LOL !!! We have and we personally didn't like but from our understanding they have been discontinued. We tried getting them for this

[@dionbiden5174]

Interesting that you like Fieldroast the best. I never tried any of these so thanks. But what I have found incredibly delicious are Fieldroast Mini Corndogs. They are in frozen foods department of Walmart, Jewel, Woodmans, etc etc I always keep the mini corndogs in my freezer. Have served them to non- vegans and non vegetarians and they are gone within minutes. SOOOOO good. Also, so easy in the oven....set on a pyrex or other oven baking Dish and cook 10-20 minutes. I do NOT even turn them. Should be slightly crusty on outside. You can also microwave or air fry them. Try the frozen Fieldroast Mini Corndogs.

[@barbaraboethling596]

I like the Field Roast Stadium dogs for flavor, though they're pricier than Lite Life. I'm generally not a fan of Field Roast sausage products. I'd like to try the Beyond Brat, but the cost is prohibitive for folks that need more servings. Thanks for the video!

[@AmberSunny1]

I love lightlife and tofurkey. I prefer the beyond brat sausage though. Literally the best.

[@sonja4164]

I agree with you guys, Field Roast franks take the gold 🏅

[@Truthfavorblessed]

Field Roast is the GOAT...Greatest Of Amazing Taste! 🙌🏽

[@unintentionalepicurean]

Nunchucks!! Lol. Thank you. I didn’t like hotdogs pre-vegan so I have no comparison, but hubs loved them so thank you.

[@ColeenAngel1965]

first off, you guys are so adorable!!! i'm so glad you included this vid in your email newsletter. i am at a loss on how we're ever going to have a hot dog again in our lives. we finally found one that we loved (Field Roast Classic Smoked) and now we cannot find it in any of our local stores. you must not be experiencing that in your area. can you mail us a few packs? ;) otherwise, we'll look for an alternative based on your choices.

[@einahpetshumphrey1639]

I love those lightlife jumbo dogs. I think the outside can get tough but its stil my fav.

[@Mmmelisssa]

Yay excited for this!! LOVE these videos!

[@angelacollins2616]

Tofurky is good, but field roast is number one. I like when you guys do the close up on the food.

[@AngelaKayAustin]

I love that you guys used the phone to give close ups of the hot dogs!!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@elevateyoursoul1020]

I'm not vegan but enjoy watching y'all & support your channel. I'm so tempted to try that carrot dog. 😆

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@BabygirlKisha4316]

I like the field roast stadium dogs.

[@BettyHorn]

I definitely live with a toddler man-child! Lol! I've only tried the lifeline and field roast....field roast hands down!

[@HeheheImJazmyn]

Kind of wish I could double like for the playing the the frankfurters moment 😅

[@bantubabu]

Hi Did you try the Beyond Meat Beyond Sausage Hot Italian? It's flavorful. I like it.

[@Nagevgen]

I actually love the light life ones haha, just tried the Field Roast originals and personally was not a fan. I cooked mine on the stove and the texture felt off haha

[@pamelacofield2302]

Y’all so cute and fun!

[@JenStander]

My favorite are the Upton's, although I often get the Aldi ones since I'm there more often. Also, you two are so funny in this video! Live all the laughter!

[@lastofatruebreed]

I use tofurkey more as like sausage mixed in my meals like gumbo rice ect. As for hotdogs, field roast is my #1

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Nice

[@tamcon72]

I love Lightlife, which I boil--neener, neener--because it reminds me of school lunch hot dogs. That pink slimey, Prague Powder-tinted, mealy, smokey, weenie crap, yum! Had no idea about some of these other brands, so will keep them in mind for the upcoming holiday weekend. TFP!

[@glonnief]

Hilarious. Thanks for another great video. Field roast are the best when it comes to plant based Hot Dogs.

[@paultrantow5759]

THAT is how you start a ratings list! Boom! Field Roast!

[@LOUSEXO]

How were they cook 👩‍🍳 boiled or grilled fried ?? Need to know 😤

[@kathiegoldy3852]

Only have tried the lightlife...they are good but Stick to my grill pan. to me it’s all about the roll, mustard and sauerkraut!

[@givepeasachance_]

I really like the Feildroast Frankfurters. The smoky ones that you all tried are really good as well. I wrapped the Frankfurters and some vegan cheese in biscuit dough for “pigs in a blanket” and it was a nice snack

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Oh yum!

[@Meandmine99]

Why no mustard on your table ha, but really thx guys your awesome! Btw I put mustard on my veggie dogs!

[@MaryDavidson911]

Haven’t tried the field roast. But I did NOT like the Litehouse. I bought the Nathan’s via your link, and they are my FAVE so far. It’s firm like you mentioned, but I’d rather have firm, than soft.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Glad you liked them! That's all that matters

[@alysoncocking1236]

I live with a really picky manchild. Will that do? If he doesn't like the look of his food, he will walk off in a huff! And, of course, being from the UK, I have not seen any of the hotdogs featured in your video. However, we are starting to see some vegan hotdogs on the supermarket shelves, in time for the summer, if it ever stops raining. My personal go to hotdog atm is Moving mountains.

[@marybhernandez7559]

Yes! My toddler manchild is 75 years old! 😄 I can relate. LOL!

[@Sarah-eb9rz]

I also live with a toddler man child 😂 btw, haven’t yet heard of Nathan’s hot dog so I’ll be looking out for it. I think that’s the brand you mentioned

[@KineticSymphony]

Field Roast Classic smoked for me is God-tier. Beyond Meat cooks up impressively, but for me always had a strange aftertaste that I didn't enjoy.

[@ea4602]

Do you have a recipe for a carrot hot dog ?

[@MsSassyMT]

I haven't seen most of these in my area but I don't eat many hot dogs. I want one now though lol.

[@dorsey4t]

Thank u for your sacrifice. I know the pain I haven’t found a good tasting one yet.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

LOL

[@amariah3199]

So does Nathan’s no longer allow you to purchase their vegan dogs? I’ve searched all over for them no luck

[@shell7133]

I wonder if the lightlife jumbo tastes different from the regular size and I like that one. I'll have to try fieldroast

[@MakeItDairyFree]

They don't. We've had both before.

[@10904431]

Agree --- Field Roast classic is best.

[@peacefulbliss323]

The Stadium Field Roast Hot dog reminds me of a Hebrew National Hot Dog. It's my kids favorite. I grew up on Nathan's because I'm a Queens NY girl, but I refuse to spend $40 to try them. I'll wait until they come in the store.

[@myershi8]

Field Roast are our go to dogs as well. We just had them two nights ago!

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Awesome!

[@raeraesma]

I do have a question after checking the store locator on your website. How did you grill them? Do you use foil or a silicon sheet to lay them on? I just wondered if they would fall apart on the grill itself? Thanks again. ☺

[@MakeItDairyFree]

We used our copper grill mats but they aren't so soft they would have broke out. These are the mats we used (affiliate link) : amzn.to/3vavUNC

[@2075vj]

Thanks, now I know what to have at our next family bbq. So I too can have a hot dog. 🙏🏾

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Hope you enjoy

[@nosillaxoc]

I wonder if you boiled the Nathan’s first and then put them on the skillet would it break down and it not be so tough. 🤔 trying to justify buying and trying them.

[@divinebeauty2070]

Field Roast taste like heaven!!!

[@mrcorleone4]

So i love the field roast until I ate the Nathan hotdog based off your video, it came very fast btw. I dont want the soy but the price is crazy and it was funny because I bought the 12 pack and they gave me the buns and mustard anyway. I didnt eat the buns and they were hard asf in the bag lol love yall content as always. Peace

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Glad you liked them! That's all that matters.

[@Wwetitanfan27]

what were the prep methods? I wonder how it'd come out diff on the bbq vs the stove

[@MakeItDairyFree]

The soy ones were grilled (because we don't liked boiled so grill was the second option listed) and the others were recommended in a skillet so that's how they were done

[@BKMediaMan]

After grilling both Field Roast franks over the Memorial Day holiday, I do agree that the classic ones are better right off the grill BUT the Stadium ones a few days later do taste better IMO.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

HAHAH, good to know!

[@lenorawilson2326]

Can you guys try sweetearth hotdog or do a taste test of sweetearth products.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

We don't support Nestle brands so we won't be covering them on our channel. I hope you find someone else that does. Thanks for understanding

[@joysegars9399]

The canned Loma Linda jumbo dogs are the closet I’ve ever tried. You can get them on Amazon but they are pricey.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

We've seen them, but something about canned hot dogs didn't sit well with our brains LOL

[@sparklesunshine]

Are Field Roast hot dogs sold refrigerated or frozen? I've seen both and am confused. If.frozen, how do we.cook and defrost? Thank you.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

usually fridge. But if frozen just let them thaw. then cook

[@beebeetee2926]

Updog reminds me of that joke from the tv show THE OFFICE.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

LOL

[@jelmo27]

Love this comparison review! I really was still going to spend the money on Nathan's because I'm so intrigued.... then see on top of the $40 for 12 price tag it was a minimum of $25 for shipping. 😂 hard pass. Hopefully we will see them in some stores in DC at some point.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Oh that's high, when we typed in our zip it was $7 for shipping

[@abigailrose9939]

100% the field roast classic ones are the best! I tried the stadium dogs recently and was very disappointed

[@marrionc2458]

Wish we could get Field's dogs here in the UK - making my mouth water 👍👍

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Hope you get it one day

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Yeah I guess field roast is the best but the lite life bratwurst is really good cooked. Looks funny pre cooked but I think I like it more than field roast

[@irishpixierose]

We don't have most of the brands you mentioned. Maybe in time.

[@janeseknight5425]

I'm going to Try both types of Field Roast hot dogs. I doubt if I will try Nathan's because seriously, it can be what I know Nathan's hot dog to be living in New York, and I have not eaten meat in nearly eight years, so it's just out of here. Looking at the expressions, I guess I will put my onions, mustard, and Sauerkraut or Chow Chow on some grilled salmon and be A dairy Dairy free Pescetarian. 🌞

[@yamarblackburn5642]

I like to try field roast ( price)

[@Rob-ExMachina]

idk man I love litelife hotdogs lol the texture is good to me, I liked the flavor of field roast but they were a bit chewy for me I will have to try those newer ones though.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Haha that's ok, if you like it we love it

[@quinnablair4045]

Field Roast is the best and I love taking them camping.

[@MakeItDairyFree]

Nice!