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Hot Doug's Inc.


4.5 of 5 stars 45 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Hot Dogs
  • 3324 North California, Chicago, IL 60618
  • 773 279 9550
  • Price range: £1-13 ($1-$20)

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5 of 5 stars
Rockford, IL
19 Dec 2009 New

Here is the experience my wife and I had. Light snow on Saturday December 19th. We drove up to the place saw about 60 people waiting outside...dropped my wife off to have her wait in line and found a spot to park on the same block a 30 second walk. We waited 35 minutes outside and 12 minutes inside before... more

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5 of 5 stars
North Dakota
4 Nov 2009
1
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We went on a Saturday so we waited in line for approx 1 1/2 hrs, but it was absolutely worth it. These artisan encased meats were everything they are hyped up to be. This is a must if you are in Chicago and are looking to have an awesomely delicious and somewhat entertaining food experience. more

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4 of 5 stars
Atlantic City,New Jersey
29 Oct 2009

saw this on the food channel and went on a whim. great dogs and very unusual foie gras, prime rib and atomic bomb ( really hot!) were all worth the trip. duck fries are only on friday and saturday, but the regulars raved about them. the regular dogs are excellent too..a real local experience. more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago
24 Oct 2009

OK, I just waited 1 1/2 hours on a dreary, cold Chicago Saturday to eat at Hot Doug's. Guess what, I'd do it again. There is something really honest about this place. Doug takes your order, the menu is creative, the sausages are outstanding - but I have to tell you, I just had the best order of Fries in... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bloomington, IL
22 Oct 2009

Fantastic place! I wish I lived in Chicago so I could stop in during the non busy times. My wife and I stopped here during a trip to Chicago. We went on Saturday around 1 pm. The line was crazy long and took about an hour and a half to get in but it was worth it! Hot Doug's is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lincoln Ne.
1 Sep 2009

I was at Hot Doug's on Monday August 31st and had a blast and the food was great! Taking 38 people on a tour of Chicago in a few weeks and I personally like to check things out on my own before trekking to a place that might not be worth it. It was worth it. Doug was in fine... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago
20 Aug 2009

Don't let the long line discourage you, its not that bad, 20-30 mins. It's worth it....GO! more

DOG HOT!
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4 of 5 stars
Chicago
12 Aug 2009

I burned my mouth on this HOT DOG. Damn! I waited in line for two hours on Saturday! Ouch! But it was totally worth it. more

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5 of 5 stars
Savannah, GA
10 Aug 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Not your normal hot dog. My sons had the basic Chicago Dog and a Corn Dog. They were good but my duck dog was great. I also sampled the Mandarin Orange & Teriyaki Chicken Dog and the Smoked Shrimp and Pork Dog with Cajun Remoulade and Goat Cheese. They were great. Even the kids preferred the unusual dogs. If you... more

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3 of 5 stars
Philly suburbs
19 Jul 2009

When visiting Chicago this week, we made a special bus trip to go to Hot Doug's since it kept popping up in our research as a great place for a unique sausage hot dog. As we were walking down the long street (California) from the bus stop, we could see a huge line of people ahead but we were too... more

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Hot Doug's Inc. Address

3324 North California, Chicago, IL 60618
Tel: 773 279 9550
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.