Sling-in Wieners is a mobile hot dog cart frequently spotted outside the Duck Store on 13th and Kincaid. Serving Eugene since 2018, this local business survived the pandemic and continues bringing its vibrancy to the community every day. Family owned by Misty and Rev, Sling-in Wieners has quickly become a staple of Eugene and an important part of campus culture.
This family-owned business brings personality to the streets of Eugene while serving some of the best hotdogs in town. From the business’s witty name to their “just the tip” jar, Misty and Rev love to make their customers smile. They’re so confident in their dogs, they guarantee every customer will leave happy and full. The self-contained New York-style push-cart provides a friendly and welcoming environment for the whole community to enjoy.
Sling-in Wieners isn’t your basic hot dog stand. They steam every wiener before putting them on the grill to maintain the classic flavor of the meat. Known for its vast menu, Sling-in Wieners finds a way to include everyone, providing many plant-based alternatives and versatile combinations that turn your everyday hot dog into a one-of-a-kind experience.
They serve classic American hotdogs, vegan hotdogs, chili cheese dogs, bratwurst hotdogs, smoked sausages, and nachos. Their step-by-step menu walks you through picking a protein, choosing the style of your hotdog, and adding your favorite toppings. They’ve even got Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles-styled dogs if you’re craving a nostalgic bite. With their classic wiener starting at only $4, it’s a cheap and convenient pick-me-up before your afternoon classes.
Misty and Rev had previous experience working in the food and hospitality industry, but found they “were not very satisfied with the work that we [they] were doing for other people and wanted to branch out into something we [they] were going to enjoy.” Revcame up with the humorous name for their business, which is a play on words on street vendors being referred to as “slingers”. Misty’s favorite part of working the stand is when “a little kid is like ‘this is the best hotdog I’ve ever had in my life.’” She always appreciates their genuine excitement for the food.
Sling-in Wieners started setting up near campus in the fall of 2022 and is already widely known around UO. Tuesday through Thursday you can find them in front of the Duck Store between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., as long as the sun is shining. On Friday and Saturday nights, they set up downtown in Kesey Square with the other food trucks. They frequently cater for karaoke nights at The Big Dirty, a popular club downtown as well.
For the last four years, their favorite event has been Eugene Pride in the Park. They love it so much that they decided to start serving every year at Salem Pride as well. While Eugene is its primary base, Sling-in Wieners goes out of their way to make an impact in other parts of Oregon too. Both Misti and Rev savor the satisfaction their food brings to their customers and you can taste it in every dog. If you’re going to go out of your way to support any local business, Sling-in Wieners is the perfect place to start.
With 4.9/5 stars on Google and twenty-two reviews by happy customers, it’s safe to say that Sling-in Wieners quickly earned their reputation around town. With great customer service, speedy cooking, and authentic dogs, people are frequently checking their location to find their dogs. It’s clear the owners are active in constantly improving their facilities and menu, coming up with new combinations every couple of months. They even like and comment on the majority of the online reviews, making sure to stay positively active in the community.
They are preparing to open a brick-and-mortar within the next few months in downtown Eugene at 930 Olive Street for consistent daytime services. To stay updated on business hours and their new location, follow them @slinginwiners on Facebook and Instagram.
