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Hot Doug's
(Now Closed)Hot Dog Joint$$$$
Northwest Side, Chicago
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Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun. Read more
Joy ChenJuly 13, 2013Reward yourself after your hour long wait with the foie gras duck sausage. The artery blockage is worth it.
Chris SnellingMarch 13, 2010Got the duck fat fries (pretty tasty) and the Salma Hayek (andouille sausage -- super tasty) and a regular dog. Stayed in line for an hour, but didn't seem that long. Foie gras next time. Delicious! Read more
venessa tarbellNovember 17, 2011Family factor: Avoid the busy times, or you'll be waiting in line forever and you're kids will be very unhappy. Go at 10:30 or after 2. They close for almost every holiday so check hours.
Ghostly InternationalAugust 8, 2011More than just hot dogs. Rare wild game, intensely flavorful encased meats and toppings. Fridays and Saturdays for duck fat french fries, and get one of the specials. Awesome.
EpicuriousAugust 24, 2010Sure, you could order a classic beef frank with relish, but with odd, intriguing menu items like goji-berry pheasant sausage with jerk mayonnaise & cheese-stuffed sweet peppers, how could you resist?
BravoJanuary 27, 2010You can’t be a hot dog lover and not try this "encased meat ." With over 20 types of different combinations, you’ll die from a heart attack, but you’ll die happy. The last time I was there, I ate 11
Fernando SosaOctober 14, 2013It ended up being more than an hour wait.. Worth every freakish minute.. Every hot dog was amazing #hotdougs #hotdogs #chicago #chicagocheers
Allan CAugust 2, 2013Yum! Get the Dog with everything and try the specialty sausage. Worth the wait in line.
ChristopherSeptember 23, 2014It's the second to last week, expect lines for your hot dogs, even at 9am on Tuesday.
Mark BJune 27, 2010Cash only! Make sure to go during weekend to try the duck fat fries. To skip lines go during the week, as they can get really long. They also serve Green River soda!
Michelle MichelsonSeptember 10, 2011Get here early. Usually I'm here an hour to an hour and a half before opening. Also, get the duck fat fries. You WILL regret it if you don't!
Mark BrouchAugust 7, 2014Go on the weekend to get the duck fat fries. Be prepared to wait in line though.- BravoJanuary 27, 2010Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef
I eat here 4 or more days a week. The sausages are that good and there's always something new to try.
Tony jordanDecember 16, 2011The sausage was amazing but the duck fat fries on friday or saturday make the trip worth eating here incredible
Twylla DeGuzmanMarch 26, 2013Teuben is my all-time favorite. I believe you can never go wrong with the game of the week! I love you Doug!
Simply the best selection in sausages anywhere. Doug has himself a fine Chicago institution that's worth the often hour-plus wait.
Keith K.May 7, 2014Hot Doug's, is closing permanently on Oct. 3, owner Doug Sohn confirmed today (May 7, 2014). Get in here while you can!
John ThurmondMarch 22, 2013Can't ever go wrong with a Polish Maxwell Style (and, yes, *with* the hot peppers).
The Local TouristMarch 1, 20101. Bring cash.2. Bring friends. You will need them to talk to while waiting in line3. Share with these friends. Then you can try more.4. Don't tell any more friends. Those lines are long enough!
Chidu ChidambaramAugust 26, 2013One of the best hotdog place in the us . The queue and wait time is long .
RCRD LBLJune 29, 2011When we're in town for a show or festival, we always make sure to stop by this encased meat joint (try to be here on Friday or Saturday for the duck fat fries). Best dogs in the city.- Don't miss the 40-sausage chili. Each mouthful is wonderfully different. Noah's Ark in a bowl!
Get in line by 4:00 and you'll still get served. Get there after 4 and you're out of luck, my friend.
- Explore ChicagoJanuary 29, 2010When visiting this self-proclaimed ‘encased meat emporium’, be sure to sample Hot Doug’s other ‘haute cuisine’ treats, like fois gras mousse and the duck-fat fries. Read more
- Kilian McMahonJanuary 27, 2013Order a rake of different ones. You'll have built up your appetite in the queue to necessitate more than one.
Duncan PJSeptember 2, 2014Hot dougs are so good they ruined hot dogs for me. Ill never find another one this good again
They will make a ripper (a deep fried dog where the skin rips open) if you ask
Laura RussellMay 3, 2014We went later in the afternoon on a Friday and the wait was less than 30 minutes
- TerrenceNovember 2, 2012the line moves at a decent pace. plus, the owner is super friendly when you order
Garrett KernFebruary 7, 2010It might not look like it from the outside or inside but this is one of Bon Appetit's 50 best restaurants in the world. Simple buy incredibly well executed concept
Mikey BonifacioApril 23, 2012Rattlesnake!! Foie gras is good too, but definitely stick with the specials. Cash only
Best corn dog I've ever had. Love the specials. So sad it's closing.
Jeff OrlickMarch 23, 2014Getting a regular dog is a rookie mistake. Get a haute dog and see what the place is all about.
The duck fat fries are worth trying if you haven't had them, but aren't necessarily better than their regular fries.
Yosh25July 12, 2009Go early to avoid the long lines. But it is worth it either way. Everything is amazing and the service is great. Fri/Sat. is fries fried in rendered duck fat. Do Not Miss!
bella dichosoSeptember 21, 2013The only difference I found between the duck fat fries and reg fries is that duck fat fries were dry and over cooked. I don't understand. Dogs were awesome, though.. no doubt.
Lina GonzoSeptember 27, 2012Char Grilled Lamb Sausage With Feta Cheese on a Bun! That's a gourmet meal! Wow!
David DerrickMay 18, 2011The food might be great...but I would not know. You must have cash to eat here and the closest atm is a 10 minute walk. Not allowing guests to purchase your product with a card is pure pretention.
Carla HamSeptember 19, 2013"The next time you get a craving for an exotic hot dog, head to this meat mecca in Avondale." -Zagat
Les StraussMarch 15, 2011The shrimp and pork hot dog is amazing and If u get the fries make sure to get cheese on top!
Chris SteeleSeptember 12, 2014Come here before 10/3/14 or don't come here at all. Bring your appetite and maybe an AED.
Specials are updated on hotdougs.com every day. Check out the list while you're standing in line outside!
Joe GAugust 11, 2014Foie gras and Sauternes sausage is a must order. Hurry, get there before they close in October!!!
Chomp TeethDecember 23, 2010Just to let people know, the duck fat fries are only on Fridays and Saturdays. But amazing meats are every day!
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"One word, superdawg! RIP Morie and God bless. One of the few Chicago styles to use their own frank formula and pickled tomatoes. Great and the packaging is second to none."
Jeff Early - 8.6
"This location is great! Better lighting, enjoyable & excellent customer service! Can never leave without a slice of fresh chocolate cake!"
Katie McCormick - 7.8
"This place has the best authentic Maxwell Street Polish on the north side. Poppy seed bun and topped with grilled onions, mustard, and sport peppers. Don't sleep on the char burger either!"
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