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Hot Doug's Inc.


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4.5 of 5 stars 43 ratings
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#6 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American, Hot Dogs
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Address: 3324 North California, Chicago, IL 60618
  • Phone:  773 279 9550

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5 of 5 stars
Tisch09   4 contributions
North Dakota
Nov 4, 2009 New

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
Dazzle34   16 contributions
Atlantic City,New Jersey
Oct 29, 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
chi2wn   2 contributions
Chicago
Oct 24, 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
NateMac13   5 contributions
Bloomington, IL
Oct 22, 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
deliveryman   17 contributions
Lincoln Ne.
Sep 1, 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
kolbsy   2 contributions
Chicago
Aug 20, 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
globetrekker428   10 contributions
Chicago
Aug 12, 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
SavannahGal   28 contributions
Savannah, GA
Aug 10, 2009
2/2 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
Roadtrippers21   4 contributions
Philly suburbs
Jul 19, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

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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4 of 5 stars
rawbacon   19 contributions
Columbus, OH
Jul 13, 2009

Waited almost 1.5 hrs to eat. The Dog was the best dog ever! The Paul Kelly (beer brat) was okay. The duck fat fries were awesome!! Good dogs? Definitely. Worth the wait? Once. This place is in the 'burbs a bit, so drive if you can. We spent $30 getting there and back, and spent $15 on lunch. 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.