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Best Hot Dogs in Nipomo

Italian beef, dipped and dressed in Nipomo

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Start with the Italian beef

Start with the Italian beef

We serve it on Italian bread and recommend dipping it in our beef juices, which are blended with Italian seasonings. Add hot or sweet peppers, or do what we do and ask for both.
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The Chicago dog

The Chicago dog

Yellow mustard, relish, onions and a pickle spear on a poppy seed roll, with a snappy frank. Want it a little different? Ask. We'll do our best to hook you up.
Meatball sandwich

Meatball sandwich

Meatballs on Italian bread with parmesan, and it's a big sandwich.
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Tables out front on Tefft Street

Tables out front on Tefft Street

Grab one of the cafe tables under the umbrellas and eat outside. Walk in and you'll be standing right in front of the gelato.

Best Italian beef outside of Chicago. Very good menu. The Italian beef is top tier. Very good chicago dogs. Great outdoor seating. Service is awesome. If you want legitimate Chicago food this is the place. Giardenera is perfect. Cheese fries are worth it. Meatballs are also good. Everything on the menu is a winner. Gelato here is a great dessert.

J. N.

Being a big fan of The Bear, I had to try the Famous Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich to see what all the hype was about. That sandwich is..for real. So tasty. I get mine hot and wet which means with spicy giardiniera and with more au jus on the beef but you can get it with sweet peppers and dry or dipped right into the jus if that's your style. You can also get a Famous Italian Sausage Sandwich with those same options or a combo of the two with sausage and beef which are fantastic. Have also…

Chris G.

I have been eating here since 2023, It is great! The staff is always friendly and the food is always so good. Recently, I took a friend who is well traveled in delicacies; I told him I would take him to eat really good Chicago Dogs, and he scoffed and expected it to be a cheap version. To his surprise it was in fact a Chicago Dog, and a really good one. You have gained another patron. Thank you!

J M.

Used to be in Santa Maria, now they are in Nipomo. This spot is better than ever. We got the Al Capone jumbo spicy dog, Famous Chicago dog, meatball sandwich, and some gelato and cannoli. All of it was amazing. Can't wait to try the italian beef sub and everything else on their menu. The food truck is no longer in service but it is for sale if anyone wants to buy it!

Sam W.

Wow I am from chgo Italian beef is one of my fave and they do it right I felt like I was on Taylor Street with Uncle Tony I can't say enough about the quality. Service was excellent as well U will b glad u went when u go

Dawn P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Stefono's Sapori D' Italia is known for Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian sandwiches. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Famous Chicago Dog: An all-beef Vienna hot dog on a steamed poppy seed bun, loaded with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, a kosher pickle, and sport peppers.
  • Chili Cheese Fries: Fries made fresh to order and topped with chili, cheddar cheese, and onions.
  • Italian Meatball Sandwich: Italian meatballs served on Italian bread and finished with Parmesan cheese.
  • Italian Pastrami Dip: Pastrami piled high on Italian bread with provolone cheese, mustard, and pickle, plus a side of au jus.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Chicago-style hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and hearty pasta dishes served in Nipomo.

  • Hot Dogs: Hot dogs range from Chicago-style and Polish options to footlongs with mustard and sauerkraut or chili and cheese. Examples include Famous Chicago Dog, Maxwell Street Style Polish, Footlong New York Mustard Sauerkraut, and Jumbo Spicy Chili Cheese Dog.
  • Italian Food: Italian favorites include beef and meatball sandwiches, sausage with marinara, Alfredo pasta, and cannoli. Examples include Italian Meatball Sandwich, Italian Beef With Marinara, Italian Sausage Wth Marinara, Alfredo Pasta, and Cannoli.
  • Sandwiches: Sandwiches feature Italian beef, meatballs, and sausages alongside tri-tip and pastrami dips and bourbon barbecue options. Examples include Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Meatball Sandwich, Linguica Sandwich, Tri-tip Italian Dip Sandwich, Italian Pastrami Dip, and Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Tri-tip Sandwich.
  • Fries: Fries come in small, large, and jumbo portions, with cheese, chili, or chili-and-cheese toppings available. Examples include French Fries SM, French Fries LG, Jumbo Fries, Cheese Fries, Chili Fries, and Chili Cheese Fries LG.
  • Drinks: Drinks include canned and bottled soda, lemonade and strawberry lemonade, tea, water, and root beer floats. Examples include Soda Can, Soda Bottle, Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Tea, and Root Beer Floats.

Additionally, explore Pasta, Desserts, Cajun Food, Chicken, and Pizza.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Nipomo, Blacklake, Woodlands, Los Berros, Santa Maria, Callender, Bromela, Pacer, Guadalupe, Huasna, Barsug, Carr, Halcyon, Arroyo Grande, Bragur, Rosemary, Oceano, Iremel, Gum, and Betteravia.

Our location

Map showing the location of Stefono's Sapori D' Italia on 330 W Tefft St in Nipomo
Stefono's Sapori D' Italia

Nipomo, CA

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