Here in New England, the split-top hot dog bun reigns supreme. You might recognize it as the iconic breading used for lobster rolls. Almost everywhere else in the U.S., people pair hot dogs with ...

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Split Decision: A side split, foreground, is the most common hot dog bun in the U.S. The top split bun, background, is more prevalent in the Northeast, though it can be ordered online.

The exterior of side-split commercial hot dog buns is mostly crust — soft, bland crust with faint, unremarkable toasted taste that wouldn't enhance lobster in any significant way.