That place is Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe in Girard, Ohio – a temple to affordable comfort food that’s been making Ohioans smile through mouthfuls of chili dogs longer than many of us have been alive.

Amish vendors sell farm-fresh produce next to Italian delis, Pennsylvania Dutch bakeries, and now, artisanal corn dog stands. It’s this blend of tradition and innovation that makes both the market and ...