Using a pillowy bun as a barrier, hot dogs are safely protected from environmental hazards such as open manholes and greasy-handed schoolchildren. Enjoy snugly shielded franks with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of American fare at Dad's Hot Dogs in Bethlehem.

Dad's Hot Dogs instills home-country culinary pride with 19 hot dog varieties and myriad American favorites including burgers, wings, and steak sandwiches. Its menu tempts hot dog devotees with nearly 30 toppings to pile atop a Chicago dog ($2.25) or the Prairie dog, covered in cheese, barbecue sauce, and spicy mustard ($2.25). Get the energy to haul a hibernating bear up a set of stairs after sinking incisors into a specialty such as the Western dog, topped with pepperoni, bacon, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing ($2.50). The shop's chefs cap off the burger selection with the equestrian-pleasing Kentucky burger, slathered with a galloping helping of horseradish sauce ($3.20). Thrifty diners can keep wallets from dropping into a lower weight class with money saving value meals.