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3324 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

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Hot Dougs Inc
Local(773) 279-9550

3324 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

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Yelp.com Review - by Emily K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug's is the shiz. He makes a superior corn dog. I know, I know- corn dogs are awesome, but they're pretty uniformally awesome in that they are a hot dog and deep fried and on a stick. But…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave R.

5.0 of 5 stars. If there was a Hall of Fame for encased meats...Hot Doug's would be a charter member. I've eaten here a couple of times...wish it were more but it is quite a distance from my home. But when I'm in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ms. N ..

5.0 of 5 stars. YUM SQUARED (is there such a thing). I absolutely love these kind of french fries the fresh cut ones with skin. I can't even complain that I waited about 25 minutes in a hot Chicago day. Thats how…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place, talk about fun and great. Best dog you can get. If you don't even like dogs, go to see the owner that looks oddly reminiscent of Buddy Holly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vinny K.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wife isn't a strict vegetarian, but doesn't eat beef or pork. Since moving back to Chicago she's seen me eat a good share of hot dogs and confessed the other day that she kind of wished she could…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's almost nothing that I can add to the existing body of reviews. Delicious, creative, efficient, friendly...all true, but I also get a flood of intangible warm-fuzzies when thinking about this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Mr. Doug Sohne, Marry me. Marry me and make me your sausage queen. Never mind the fact you already have two kids (who's names appear on the menu) and your wife is probably the queen of your…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. As we waited in line for 20 minutes, nervously wondering if bringing Dan's mom here was a mistake, a car drove by. The passenger leaned out the window and yelled "hey morons, they're just hot dogs!"…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Talk about a sausage fest! If I could give this joint 15 stars, I would.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ralph K.

4.0 of 5 stars. i don't eat hot dogs. they're fattening, unhealthy and filled with god knows what. i mean....well, i deny eating hot dogs. if I make it myself in my kitchen it doesn't count. Hot Doug's is a w e s o m…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love it! I'm not a fan of hot dogs but since coming to the city known for their hot dogs, I had to go! Also prior to booking my ticket, I saw them featured on the food network channel so it was a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The problem with Hot Doug's is its WAYYYYY to close to me so I am always tempted to go. And why not when you have maybe the nicest owner around running the register. That guy is always in a good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brendan j.

5.0 of 5 stars. The finest meal in the entire 50 states. I have no problem waiting hours and hours for the fine treats Doug makes. The Duck fries are my new thing.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aileen V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been wanting hot dougs since I landed in chicago! Unfortunately I didn't get to go here till my last day in the city. I woke up still full from my dinner (read my giardino's review) 12 hrs prior…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I now know what kind of food establishment I want to open in the event I ever acquire an investor- gourmet sausages! It's a crazy and unique idea with a cult following (and I imagine huge profit…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cinnamon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Doug's takes the dog to a new level. Thank God I'm back to eating meat again! I had the Ribeye dog with Chimichurri sauce. Dude. How can you not love a STEAK HOT DOG??? The only thing that would have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug's has 350 reviews, which must be some kind of record. And which makes my review all but superfluous. But since I do not (yet) have 350 reviews, it will be another notch in my belt. Which…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh man, since I moved to San Francisco I have missed Hot Doug's something fierce. The regular menu is excellent, but the weekly specials are the best. Always worth the wait, no matter how long the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend saw Hot Doug's on TV (news) so we decided to go and check it out. Do not go on too empty of a stomach because this place is extremely popular. We waited in line for over an hour before…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew M.

5.0 of 5 stars. When biting into a encased meat it must pop. Doug's dogs do that. Not only in original flavors but in interesting ones as well. I settled for the toulose dog with pate, french mustard, and a soft…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael b.

2.0 of 5 stars. I saw the lead singer from Disturbed standing in line there. That alone makes me never ever want to go back and stand in line for a hot dog served by people with slack jaws.
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best hot dog place on planet Earth. Doug is culinary genius. Don't waste your time with traditional dogs and sausages. Instead go for Doug's signature items like the Cranberry Pheasant Sausage…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracie U.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've had some pretty memorable post hangover meals here...the wait seems like it's going to be a lot longer than it actually is but it's totally worth it. It is not your typical Chicago hot dog joint.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chi M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been coming here since 2006. I always get the Jenny Garner.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Are you sure? Seriously? These are the best hot dogs ever? Oh sorry, I mean encased meats, not just hot dogs. Excuse me. But anyways, I don't get it. What's the big whoop? I'll probably either be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant C.

5.0 of 5 stars. THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE, I SUGGEST NEVER GOING THERE!!!! (I was just doing my part to shorten the line) I will always wait for you Hot Dougs, one of your sausages in my mouth makes me feel complete.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raphael D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to Hot Doug's for about two years now and I've never been disappointed. Sausages and hot dogs seem to be a pretty consistent item and Doug is almost always at the counter so they run…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't remember which dogs I had (friends picked up the food) but they were really delicious!! Not too impressed with their duck fat fries as it tasted pretty much just like regular fries to me with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yeah, you have to wait... but anticipation is half the fun because the pay-off is so worth it. I had a tasty chicken sausage with all the fixins and shared a big heap of french fries.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is top top hot dog place in the city. Even calling it a hot dog place is being unfair--Doug cranks out some seriously gourmet creations. The usual fare (hot dogs, polish dogs, brats) is great,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

5.0 of 5 stars. while i'm pretty sure that the excursion to hot doug's took longer than the flight from dc to chicago, it was definitely worth it and tasty to boot. after reading tons of glowing reviews and viewing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer W.

5.0 of 5 stars. So, obviously everybody and their dog has reviewed this place and loved it. I have NEVER had anything bad there, the veggie dog isn't the best, but everything else is fan-f-ing-tastic. My favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is no ordinary hot dog place. I'm just in love with what they are doing here. It's like raising the lowly hot dog to an art form. It's such a fun little joint. The people who work here really…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce Daniel K.

5.0 of 5 stars. It has been a year since my one and (sadly) only trip to Hot Doug's, but I continue to proselytize to everyone and anyone that I can corral into conversation, regardless of the topic. I came down…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anything less would be a lie. Believe in the power of the world's best encased meat emporium.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The boyfriend and I played hooky from work and hit Doug's. The place was hopping at 10:30 a.m. Because they close at 4 p.m., we never really have an opportunity to go. And we'd drive by and see a huge…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kunal B.

5.0 of 5 stars. As of this review, I've only been to Hot Doug's once. It took me almost a year to try this place out after I moved to Chicago, and at that point, the hype was out of this world. Imagine a year of hype…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why is this place so freaking awesome that they get to close at 4pm! AHHHHH sucks for me! I can't wait the day that I'm so amazingly good at something that I can close freaking early and still have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love how this place has $8 hot dogs and they get away with it... I've even tried a few of their special dogs and honestly speaking... I never thought I'd pay more than $2-3 for a hot dog... no…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

2.0 of 5 stars. An hour wait...nothing is worth an hour wait. Here's what I tried after being thoroughly annoyed.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mazen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's really nothing to say that hasn't already been said. The hot dogs and duck fat fries are easily worth the wait. I had the gyros dog and lamb with harissa and haloumi cheese. Both were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE this place! I wish it was open past 4pm...I don't live or work anywhere near the restaurant so going to get Hot Doug's is only possible for me on a Sat...I had the blue cheese pork and gyro dog…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joel C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Obligatory Hot Dougs review time. How have I waited four years to try this place? Honestly, the thought of a 45 minute wait to experience Doug Sohn's sausage creations had me mighty skeptical. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas J.

5.0 of 5 stars. worth the long wait in line.
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Yelp.com Review - by Maggie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place!!! Something about cylindrical meat in a casing that tastes soooo good. You have to try the Elvis. It's by far the best thing they offer. A must for any hot dog aficionado or just…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quantas G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome sausage combinations. I will say it again. Awesome sausage combinations. I wanted to order the whole menu because Doug has put together great encased meat concoctions. I waited outside in an…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huge selection of dogs and sausages, served with a creative twist. The "Elvis" (polish) with perfectly grilled, and topped with caramelized onions, relish and mustard. The duck fat fries are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just wanted to give my additionial stamp of approval to this place. We got there on Saturday morning around 11, and waited in line for under an hour (with smiles on our faces) and were eating our…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather M.

5.0 of 5 stars. In line for an hour Too hungry for just one dog
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JR L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sounds like everyone pretty much summed it up. The food is delicious, for what it is. The people love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Every time we go, I can't make up my mind and want to try at least 4 different things. The wild game sausages squick me out a bit so I don't get those. Sure, waiting in line is sometimes a pain -…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya J.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to eat.... EVER. Ok, so maybe I just love hot dogs, but this is seriously one of my favs. I take as many out of town guests to this place to truly experience the Chicago dog…
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I did indeed break a several year vegetarian streak to eat a rattlesnake sausage here. I regret nothing.
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Yelp.com Review - by John C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Nothing to say that hasn't already been said. Just count the stars and go. This town is built on hot dogs and Doug's towers above the rest.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I almost hate to give Doug's such a good review, for fear that it will become too over crowded... but fear not - Doug, himself, keeps it running smooth and just an over all AWESOM place! My favorite…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elsie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug's makes one mean hot dog. With choices like rib eye sausage and sweet pepper and mozzarella chicken sausage, you can rest assured that you won't be eating a run-of-the-mill ball park frank.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by j m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seriously - just read the other reviews and check out the specials page on their website. I go every Saturday at 10:30am sharp.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hollie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Anybody who's anybody writes a review of Hot Doug's. I've been to Hot Doug's under many, many circumstances. I've been in the middle of a weekday with no wait, and on the weekends with a line down the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monika M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I wish I could have tried more of the hot dogs. The jerk chicken one with plantain stuff on top was FANTASTIC. The thai one with peanut sauce tasted like a too spicy sausage with peanut butter on it.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't say enough about this place. Probably does not even need reviews but this is always delicious, always different and I love that Doug is always at the counter. If you have not been here, do so,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ebru Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I lived at my current place, which is withing 5 minutes of walking to Hot Doug's, for 2 years now and only today I had the chance to stop by! I pass in front of this place daily and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I feel silly writing a review for Hot Doug's - because everyone knows how amazing it is and those who don't live in another state. But regardless, it's always a treat to come here. I've only had the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin G.

5.0 of 5 stars. if you eat meat and haven't been here, what's wrong with you? come on. there are only 2 things that could possibly be complained about: cash only, waiting in long ass line. yeah, there's always a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan A.

5.0 of 5 stars. There isn't a thing wrong with this place. Even with the long line around the corner and the limited hours it's open. (He closes at 4:30pm and I believe it's closed on Sunday). It just makes it even…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Luca C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yeah, I know that Doug's is the most Yelped place in Chicago, so why even bother writing another review of it? Because it really does deserve all the praise. I had a friend in from out of town who…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. So this is how it went down: DOUG: So do you want fries with that?
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael m.

5.0 of 5 stars. does the world need another hot dougs review? that is a question that will reverberate through time like the white-hot flash of a supernova from the birth pangs of the known universe. does the world…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew J.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a fun place. A warning though, we waited outside in line for an hour before getting to the front of the line. Was it worth it? Yes! The food is great, I like their non-hotdog options (like…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I saw Hot Doug's on the food channel's "hot dog mecca's" show. I'm so glad I checked this place out. Some of the best variety of sausages anywhere and definitely with the best names. I mean, a "Dave…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum. Delicious hot dogs, sausages, and french fries. It only gets 4 stars because the bathroom was disgusting.
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. It was well worth the hour wait in line! Very affordable and quick. You have to try the duck fat fries. Its crispy, thin, and pretty tasty. The employees there were real nice esp the one guy that was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dan s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Doug, Although I will cherish our friendship forever, I must say good bye. I'll always remembers our days of bratwursts, tall boy old styles and the Cubs over on Roscoe, but alas I just can't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm in the minority here. It's good food and a nice little joint. But it is definitely over-rated, over-hyped and not worth a 30 minute wait for dogs and duck-fat fries. 30 minutes if you're lucky.…
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Doug, I can't tell you how sorry I am to have ignored you for so long. For years I heard stories of your legendary meat, and my stubbornness kept me away for one reason or another: I don't "do"…
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dangerously good hot dogs here. I went for the second time last weekend with eyes bigger than my stomach. The last time I went I had the veggie dog and had hot dog envy watching my pals chow down on…
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I know I'm probably the hundredth person to give Doug and his delicious hot dogs a five-star rating but if it convinces someone to go it will be worth it. I love hot dogs and I can honestly say Hot…
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Yelp.com Review - by Whitney B.

5.0 of 5 stars. What else is there to say about Hot Doug's other than SO GOOD?! I don't eat meat, so I always just get two veggie corn dogs,(mostly because I have no idea what to get on the veggie dog and don't want…
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Yelp.com Review - by Tabitha P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The rattlesnake hot dog is the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. It's worth the wait in line and don't be afraid to try something new. They do a good job of pairing the unusual meats with…
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think Hot Doug's is more about the new and different, rather than super taste. After waiting half an hour (Saturday morning) to get into the door, and while looking at the menu, there was no way for…
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hmmmm hot dogs! Hmmmmm hot dogs with ketchup and mustard! (The way God thought they should be made) And hooray for Mr. Doug because he didn't laugh at me when I ordered my dog this way. My hot dog…
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Yelp.com Review - by Penny S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious and I live nearby. Score! I almost never stand in line for anything anymore in my life unless it's worth it and a good deal, and this is. Worth it, I mean. Good deal... maybe. Certainly by…
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave S.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can I say besides Doug is the man! He has got a good thing going here and he knows it and he doesn't exploit (or hasn't yet) his idea into branching out and expanding! When I see a line wrapped…
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug's : Sausages :: Kuma's Corner : Burgers One day I had a corned beef sausage topped with swiss cheese, russian dressing, and kraut alongside some duck fat fries.
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Yelp.com Review - by Analisa A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug's is the one and only sausage emporium in Chicago! Outstanding every time. I don't fault the johnny-come-lately (which we won't mention here) in Humboldt Park for joining the sausage-themed…
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach T.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's a reason this place has 292 reviews as of this writing. It's outstanding. Think about your favorite food. Think about that place you love that elevates it to an art form. That's what Hot…
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Yelp.com Review - by Roman T.

5.0 of 5 stars. So totally awesome. Everytime I can get away when they're open, I'll go and have a sausage or two. Or three. And I love every moment of it. The only downside is the line, which is usually out the…
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I saw something a couple weeks ago that sums up the awesomeness of Hot Doug's. A guy came out of Hot Doug's and just threw up everywhere. Of course, that doesn't sound good, but the reason why he…
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the best. Period. The dogs are not the quintissential Chicago-salad-on-a-bun (although you can order one). The dogs are simply the finest in creative, delicious, encased meats. I had…
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I might as well throw in the standard "this is amazing, oh my goodness, I could eat here everyday and live a short, amazing life filled with high cholesterol, but it would be worth it" review. I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug IS the Verizon Guy. Every time I come in here I fight the urge to be a complete jackass, "Yes! I CAN hear you now!" But who wants to get kicked out an awesome establishment for being a corn…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth E.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place for a hot dog and fries. It is quite a bit out of my way, but it is definitely worth it. Friday and Saturday are a special treat because the fries are fried in duck fat!…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew C.

5.0 of 5 stars. How people don't rate this 5 stars is beyond me. Doug, I love you, in a completely non-gay way. This place is delicious. I honestly have never had a bad experience and I have been probably 15 times…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tara P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Every hotdog I eat here is the best hotdog I've ever eaten. It's like a gourmet meal. There's always a line when we go, but it's always worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jane l.

5.0 of 5 stars. I almost felt ashamed being this pleasured by hot dogs. Seriously, I feel like heaven is lined with duck fat fries and phesant and other awesomely delicious animals.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is it people.......there is NOT a better place for hot dog's anywhere in the world!!!!!!!! This is the truth......... and on the seventh day god rested and ate at Doug's.............Family Tattoo…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh god am I suffering right now from inhaling an Atomic Dog and a large cheese fry right before closing. So spicy. So tasty. Couldn't shove it in my greedy mouth fast enough. It was so phenomenally…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dan k.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've heard a lot about this place from my buddies so I wanted to try it out. Everytime we drive by, it's really busy, so we decided on whim to go one day in January when it was snowing like crazy. I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I simply cannot put into words what a fine institution and emporium of encased meats this modest restaurant has become. I've stood outside when it's -5F and when it's 100F, in lines that wrapped…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I need to make a list of "Places that do one thing and do it well." Hot Doug's would be the apex of that list. If I ever get hitched, Doug will cater my wedding and instead of eating bone dry…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda D.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK..I'm a food snob (and a good cook). Been this way for a very long time. I first discovered Hot Doug's in a small blurb in Gourmet magazine touting the duck-fat fries (old location, MANY years ago).…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ummm. Besides watching cooking/traveling shows on tv, this is pretty much where I've gotten my culinary education. Seriously, where else can you get creme fresh or truffles on a sausage? Doug works…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aggie T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hot Doug's is one of the things that makes life beautiful. They serve hot dogs and gourmet hot dogs in just about any imaginable form they come. The chef there is very creative and the restaurant is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here yearning for a primo place in Chicago for encased meats/sausages. I was not disappointed. Though the waiting 45 minutes in the freezing cold was a test of my limits, it was definitely worth…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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