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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love hot dogs more than anyone else I have ever met, and the Chicago style hot dog is solely to blame for that. I now eat 4 dogs a week and have my friends concerned about my nitrate intake. Pish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like every other person on yelp I have eaten at Hot Dougs. I waited in line for an hour and a half on a Saturday morning in Feb. I ate a couple of different dogs and had the duck fat fries....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a biggest fan of hot dogs but man is this place awesome! If only I was there when they offer duck fat friess....*mouth watering as i'm typing*. Went there with mi novia and I just had to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
kris smith.....yeah.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After watching Anthony Bourdain rave about Hot Doug's, I booke a flight and flew to Chicago to see what all the hype was about....It was good, but not great.I gave it a fair chance though. I tried 5...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is a great place to get a ballin' meal. My first time eating a Chicago style dog was at Hot Doug's and I loved every single bite! What I liked the most was the different variations of hot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know when this place is not busy.But go. Just go.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place ever to get a dog! I went with three friends and we ordered about 8-10 sausages. They were all great. I liked some better than the other, like the linguiA�a with saffron and manchego. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's Rocks! I remember the first couple of times we went to try this place...the line was out the door and down the street...I looked at my wife and said not today. Then one day as we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After nearly 10 years of Hot Doug's I can say that I never tire of going to Hot Doug's. From the game of the week to the fire dog, its all good. The only thing that I have a problem with is the long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grubbin! What else can I say about this place. It's famous, even Anthony Bourdain No Reservations came here. Shared half dogs with four of my buddies, so had about 8 different dogs. My fav was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a city overflowing with a wide range of culinary choices, Hot Doug's is the one place I make an effort to visit every time I'm in the Windy City. What can I say that hasn't already been said? It's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As with everyone else...this place rocks. Went here for the first time last week and was fortunate that the chill in the air seemed to scare off the line.There were 6 of us which with the seating in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a hot dog joint, it's amazing. I had the Tueten and it's soooo GOOD...then again I love corned beef and to make a hot dog out of it was a great idea. The place opens at 1030 and when I arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Put on your line-waiting shoes and head to Hot Doug's, because this place completely lives up to its super-hyped reputation. You'll be in for the encased-meats experience of a lifetime. Wild boar,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Hot Doug's. The wait wasn't too bad when we got there (I didn't time it.. maybe 20-25 minutes?) and the guy taking our orders (the owner?) was really nice and friendly. Plus! We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's has given new meaning to my life. I have found a new mantra and it is, "There are no two finer words in the English language than 'encased meats,' my friend". I do love hot dogs, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I mean... wow. I love Doug's. And I love Doug. This is such a great place to come for a truly Chicago experience. They serve the only veggie dog I've ever had that I think is worth eating....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Hot Doug's is great. Having people in front of me in line? No, not great. I can't blame it on Doug though or have it tarnish my review. It speaks to his high quality and low prices. The trick is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
umm. amazing. i could probably just end the review right there. just two words. but i won't. max and i finally made it to hot dougs a couple of days ago. we went around 2pm on tuesday. there was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who gave this one star? Maybe they waited too long. It doesn't matter though. I went today at around one and really only waited fifteen minutes. I got a Fire Dog (which I refuse to call Kiera...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is parking. The wait is one hour (and a half). The encased meats are worth it. Bring a chair, a flask and a book. It takes me exactly 1 month to forget the wait and want to make my way back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. I can't say anymore. The line is well worth it. Just wait and try something new. You won't be sorry.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well since I am off rehabbing from shoulder surgery, I might as well get caught up on some restaurant reviews. My wife and I finally headed up north to try Hot Doug's. A buddy of mine, DJ A. has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I watched as firefighters fought the blaze when the original Hot Doug's on Roscoe was burning down. Figuring the dogs inside were well-done, courtesy of a the 4-alarm fire, I rushed toward the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hot Dog I have ever had = Alligator Hot Dog!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can i say that people haven't already. Duck fat fries are a must. Amazing
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, the wait just isn't worth it. It's great, just not worth a 2.5 hour wait. I followed the advice of a kind yelper, and went with a friend and we each bought 2 different dogs then cut them in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, Hot Doug's closes at 4pm!!! If you're planning on going there on Friday or Saturday, ensure you get there early enough. We got there at 3pm on a Saturday and fortunately Doug was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The most kick ass encased meats you can get in chicago.They have a menu that changes on and off, so theres always something interesting and new to try. the wait can get kind of annoying, but try it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of fun ideas here. They make their own sausages which is really cool and not often found. We had the cheese fries - fries with can nacho cheese not bad- a corn dog which was good. We also had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you plan to go to Hot Doug's, be sure to be ready to wait at least an hour or so. I went on a Saturday morning before it opened and still had to wait 2 hours to be served. Its definitely worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we lucked out on a tues and only had to wait 20 min. or so and were able to get a seat as well. the specialty dogs were a little on the high price side but looked well worth it. great price on reg....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's good...but come on now. This is clearly the "herd AND heard' mentality going on here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family came into town and we decided to hit up this hot spot hot dog joint. Loved it! Very different and unique hot dogs. I especially loved the fois gras. Their bratwurst was really good too....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting two hours for a sausage, I expected to leave Hot Doug's in a state of gustatory ecstasy. Yes the Ubergarlic was delicious, but not in an otherworldly oh-my-god-I'm-in-heaven sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Lines are too long but they just have incredible homemade sausages consisting of all sorts of meats. The toppings are a perfect complement to the type of sausage. The duck fries are crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES!! I am the 850th Yelper to review Hot Doug'sAll 849 reviews are accurate. You will wait an hour on saturday.Doug is very nice as he takes your order.The specialty sausages are incredible...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Hot Dougs. There's not much else to say. I've been going there for a year or two now and it's by far my favorite fast food place to eat.Doug Sohn is absolutely the nicest guy ever. Him and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Hot dogs in Chicago hands down.Fries cooked in duck fat only on Friday and Saturday. ( Awesome) The foei gras dog... out of this world....The dogs were very tasty.Loved the small cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's what you need to know:Everyone says that you are going to wait in a long long line. On a Friday or Saturday, that is true. Go on a weekday and you are likely not to wait more than ten or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG the best dogs ever. And the french fries made with duck fat are ridiculously good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, well all the hype and talk about this damn place got me curious so I had to try it out. Why not? Well, this was quite an experience. Since I have weird work hours and this place has limited hours,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My dear, darling Doug...I am fucking hot for you.And your sweet sausage.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's? Hot damn!There is no need for me to attempt to sell anyone on this institution. Forget all the fuss about Gene & Jude's and other hot-dog joints which have fallen off the map in recent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What needs to be said about Hot Doug's? It is everything that you've heard; it's everything that you think it might be. Anthony Bourdain is absolutely right - Hot Doug's is one of the 13 places you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the dogs! We were in line for about 45 minutes, but could totally understood the wait. Everything was cook to order and fresh. We had 3 gourmet hot dogs (Foie gras, spicy sausage, and something...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
REASON 1: Foie gras and sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie gras mousse, and sel gris.REASON 2: Fresh cut potatoes rendered in duck fat.Shortest review I'll ever write, because if those...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the wait is long and the dog's are good. But I ask you, is any hot dog worth waiting 2 hours? It's a serious trade off. The regular dog's were good, but nothing at all to be so excited about....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is probably the most overhyped Hot Dog establishment in not only Chicago, but quite possibly the entire world. The outrageously large number of reviews and the two hour wait mentioned in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it out here on a Saturday morning 25 mins to open. There was already a line of 20-30 people ahead of us, but 5 minutes later the same number of people had lined up behind us. Street...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we went there very early and the line is already building up all the way in to another building. It opens at 10:30am. we got there and i odered the Garlic-Rosemary Smoked Chicken Sausage with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's that? You can actually walk up to Doug's, open the door, and walk inside? Apparently the answer is Yes, on a drizzly Wednesday at 11:10 am, when a work crew is reconstructing the curb and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been feeling kinda homesick for Chicago and was thinking of putting together a list of my favorites, but while perusing my reviews realized that I never did review a number of my very favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an unexpected moving truck breakdown, I found myself deserted by my friends while waiting in a lengthy queue to try the famous homemade sausages at Hot Doug's. While I generally find the idea...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Doug today. It's been over 3-4 years since the last time I had a hot dog from here. Due to all the yelp craziness over this place, I decided to give it a go since I couldn't remember what I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like sausage and you haven't been to Hot Doug's yet, what the heck are you waiting for? True the lines could be long, and sure the prices for a bit steep for the specialty sausages. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Damn! I couldn't say no to this place after seeing it on the Travel Channel with Anthony Bourdain. So what did I do? I dragged my Chicagoan friend out on a Saturday and said, "we HAVE to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicago, hands down, has the most amazing encased meats in the nation. It truly is a meaty heaven. I went to Hot Dougs after seeing it on the travel channel. Wanting to try as much as possible I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
never tried a duck foie gras hotdog before. its different. if you love foie gras you will love it. im not that sophisticated and actually like cpk's peking duck pizza. so for me, it was just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Blue Cheese Pork Sausage (one of the specials) is delicious! Also make sure to get the duck fat fries!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This trek took us half a day due to the blue line being closed for the weekend. It was nearing 3:30 and we gunned out onto California knowing we had to run up about a mile or so before the cut off...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The self-proclaimed Sausage Super Store and Encased Meat Emporium, Hot Doug's should also be home of the regenerating line. When we finally got to the front, the line behind us had grown to exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first review in May of 2007. Oh my, now i have Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time" in my head. I've been going here since 2003 and alot has changed. Since then --* His original Roscoe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We waited in line for an hour and a half to pick up our dogs. Worth. Every. Second.We had the duck fat fries (which came in an enormous portion); Buffalo sausage with bacon-garlic mayo and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Final Score of my second trip to Doug's:Foie Gras Duck Sausage: 1Me: 0Ooooh, sweet surrender!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you show up and the line goes half way down the block... don't give up! trust these reviews! it's worth it! plus doug is super nice. so thats nice.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food...and I mean amazing! The hours are however, unacceptable. Apparently if you have a 9-5 job you are not welcome here. People love this product. Sell it them and make your customers and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend has a serious man-crush on Doug. I mean, I guess it's for good reason: if you're not a tool, Doug will estimate your bill (on the low side), which means you end up savin' some dough....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dont get me wrong, Hot Dougs was good. But was it worth the 45 minute wait in line? ABSOLUTELY NOT. They got good stuff, sure, but its nothing thats going to blow your your mind away.One sign I should...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's literally nothing I can add to the mountains of praise heaped upon Hot Doug's, except that a recent special-- the White Wine Rabbit Sausage with Sauce Moutarde, Goat Cheese and Spicy Calabrese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
nom nom nomWeekly sausages with exotic meats and duck fat fries. Drool... I've only gone on Saturday's since they close fairly early on weekdays. The line to get in usually wraps around the building...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? It's Hot Doug's. True, you're going to wait a million years in line... but you know what? It's never not going to be worth it. I like to watch the few people who give up, grumble, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love Doug. He is the nicest cashier ever. One would never know that this guy runs a place that has become world renowned, is featured on tv shows, magazines, newspapers, etc. This guy is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes, greatest hot dog in Chicago, wide variety of encased meats with exotic toppings, etc. If you're reading this review, you know that already.The customer service here is definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good, but I wouldn't say the best hot dogs ever! Not worth the 45 minute wait that I did wait for. That's coming from a girl who doesn't eat a lot of hot dogs though, but I do have to say I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By now, you know all about this place. Yeah, I stood in line for 100 minutes, but it was as fantastic as you have read. Our choices:Blue Cheese Pork Sausage with Sir William Pear Creme Fraiche and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I had to stop by Hot Doug's before I left Chicago. I decided to go last Friday and after waiting an hour I decided to leave and try and come back in the next morning. Yep, that was a better idea....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah baby, got the sausage topped with foie gras w/ truffle aioli. Yum. Loved the foie gras so much I just couldn't focus much on the sausage. Hubby had the garlic sausage topped with roasted,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the most active man, so going to Hot Doug's was like running a marathon. I've always thought about doing it but it's an intense process that truly requires some preparation. For starters...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I never really know what to make of those places that get featured in one of those Food Network shows like "Best of...[insert city name here]." But I saw "Hot Doug's" featured on one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you step into this establishment after your long wait in line, you begin to understand the love and pride the owner has lavished on his premises. The decorations - from the wall detailing the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't remember how I started going to Hot Doug's but I don't really care. This. Place. Is. AWESOME!!! I have been going here for years now. Expect to wait a long time to even get into the place....
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went again on a Friday afternoon. After standing in line for an hour, I ordered the foie gras sausage and duck fat fries.I can't tell the difference between regular fries and duck fat fries, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this on No Reservations and CBS Sunday Morning, I've been planning when I could take a Friday off of work to go here. And when I finally did, it was SO worth it.Location is challenging....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is no joke! I had been greatly anticipating my trip here after watching it on 3 TV shows and reading all the mouth-watering reviews on Yelp. Thank god my brother lives no more than 2...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's!!! I visited you twice and had to turn away because of the RIDICULOUS minimum 2-hour long wait. AAARGH I am shaking my fist to the sky!In fact, I'm so frustrated, I might start my own hot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
-Oh my god! -Duck fat fries are only made on Fri and Sat. I personally ended up liking the regular ones better.My friend and I ordered 4 sausages are char-grilled as suggested by Doug who is super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to avoid establishment reviewed as "if you don't like it here, I hate u!! lmao!! zzz" But, said reviewer might be on to something here, because Hot Doug's is delicious. Just come on a weekday...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work down the street and am amused by the long line that I see, rain or shine. I guess it's worth the wait for many, but if you really want to make it worth it, gather a group and call in your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everyone should experience hot dougs. it is the ultimate way to go if you want to try a chicago hot dog. i wish they would open more locations near my work so i can hit up on my lunch break.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came early for lunch on Friday, since the duck fat fries are only available Fridays and Saturdays. This place is WAAAAAAY over-hyped. I came early enough where I didn't have to wait long, my meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, for the love of encased meats! Hot Doug's lives up to the hype and more.At the risk of sounding like a Yelp/Food Channel/Bourdain victim, I made Hot Doug's a dining destination on my trip to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody talks about Hot Doug's and how great it is... I'm here to tell you they are not shitting you! This place is awesome!! You figure, it's just a hot dog stand, maybe it's like Pink's hot dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars b/c at 10:45 AM on a Wednesday - waited 15 min. Yay :)Went with a large group so got to try multiple dogs (double yay!)4 stars b/c the food was just ok. Boo :(My fave was the uber garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE HOT DOUGS. I don't ever mind waiting, either. Totally worth it. The only thing that sucks about waiting is hearing all the newbs in the line talk about Hot Dougs just because they saw it on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are enough reviews for people to know that this is a Chicago staple and it must be tried. Go on Friday or Saturday for the Duck Fat Fries, but be forewarned, get there early there WILL be a line...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I decided to buckle down and bear the wait for Hot Doug's... no matter what that wait was. I'm definitely glad we decided to do it. It ended up being an hour and a half, but I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited two hours in line for the hot dogs and fries here. And you know what?I'd easily have waited two more.This was, bar none, the best tubed meat I've ever eaten. I went here thinking this was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So check this out, this was our ultimate dawg order:- Tequila and Black Bean Chicken Sausage with Mango Salsa and Asadero Cheese ($7.50)- Cognac-Infused Lamb and Pork Sausage with Spinach Raita and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am perfectly okay with waiting for an hour to order and eat a hot dog. I know, a HOT DOG! But I've waited longer for worse food.That said, make Hot Doug's a social event, take friends, take a book,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never voluntarily waited for anything so long in my life. I got there at 1:25 PM and finally ordered at 3:40 PM. The only time I ever waited for anything near this long was a 100 minute wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sure it's good but no hot dog is worth an hour wait, sorry. Drive to the Vienna Beef Factory Store, Fat Johnnies or SuperDawg instead.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't order a Chicago dog, nothing wrong with it, in fact it is pretty darn tasty. You must eat the specialty dogs. Dougs is not a hot dog joint. It is the mecca of encased meats.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did it. I finally met SF sweetheart Liz S., and I had Hot Doug's...on the same day, no less.Liz, daughter and I waited in line about 25 minutes. Once we placed our order, it was less than 5 before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the experience & the flavor that keeps you coming back for more! Doug is always calm & friendly when taking your order despite the seemingly endless line of hungry diners! (If you're impatient...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Hot Doug's on several occasions and it never fails to deliver what it promises....IN-CASED MEATS!!!! They have so many different varieties of sausages it's hard to choose. And by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bought my boyfriend a Hot Doug's t-shirt for Valentines Day. Pretty sure he's gonna marry me now.It's that good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty God-danged good. I cannot say that in any other day of my life have I eaten 4 and a half hot dogs and/or sausages.Selma Hayek - grilled, a little too charred for my taste, but yummy - 3 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it a shame that I have to bring Chicago natives to this place, and I'm not even from Illinois at all?I'll admit, I found this place one late night on the Food Network, and since then, I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It will be quite a wait, but the wait is worth it! I had the Ruben dog and it was very tasty! The owner is very friendly and takes every order.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love ths place! Doug is always so nice and friendly as he takes your order. The special sausages are always soooo good. And, who doesn't love cheese fries? I love coming here. Beware, the line...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Line=bad, Foi Gras Dog=Great, "The Dog"= not bad, Doug taking your order= GoodOverall a great place, very interesting if you have never been. Going back this weekend to get the duck fat fries!! Too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There were many times where I passed by Hot Doug's and saw the line outside wrapping around the building and thought, "Man, that's intimidating." The day I decided to go to Hot Doug's was this past...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a frequent traveler, i'm often suckered into overrated establishments in whichever city I may be calling home for the week. I was looking for a good Chicago dog and someone at the airport suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember the last time I waited in line for 2 hours to eat, but with prodding from the son, we did it, and no less in the rain. You would think the rain would hold folks back at 2pm on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited almost 2 hours for my hot dog, and it was totally worth it. the rib-eye hot dog was delicious, and the duck fat fries were decadent. Surprisingly, although the wait for the hot dog is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely as good as it gets, waited about an hour and a half at lunch time (and missed the first part of the cubs game we had tickets to), but it was well worth it. A perfectly executed Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting in line for an hour plus, it's a pleasant surprise to be greeted by a friendly bespectacled man who doesn't seem to mind a bit of chit chat, despite the constant stream of people pouring...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I had to wait half an hour for my sausage, it was well worth it. I had the mushroom and Swiss cheese pork sausage with chili-garlic mustard, "ducky" shiitake mushrooms and Esrom cheese. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, everyone already read the 30,000 reviews on OMG ITS A HOT DOG WITH A BUFFALO IN IT. Well, yeah that's great but I am not really impressed. I heard gossip about this place when I lived in Boston...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard that Doug's frequently generates a 1-2 hour line shortly after opening we decided to check out the hot dog scene first - arriving at 11:00am (only 30 minutes after opening) this proved to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You're an idiot if you think 2 2 = 3, but you're even more of an idiot if you don't realize that going to Hot Doug's on a Saturday afternoon will require at least an hour long wait. My friends and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great dogs, what moe can a fella say? If you don't want to wait, go somewhere else dumb dumb.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this is the best hot dog...er, "encased meat" place in the city. You can read the other 700 reviews to get a sense of that. You can see the line that goes down the block from open to close to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Going to Hot Doug's is like going to the amusement park; you wait in line for a really long time, but in the end it was all worth it. Like all the reviews, the line is super long. The food however is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ditto.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Hot Doug's. I would eat there every day if it was more convenient. I have only had the classic Polish and Fries, but Doug does them better than any other Hot Dog shop in Chicago. Super Dawg...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I don't make it here often because its not near any public transportation and usually has a long line but every time I do I remember that its worth it. I can't believe top chef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By the time you read this, I may be in prison for murdering my mother. Either involuntary manslaughter or premeditated murder - you be the judge.On a recent Friday, I took my 73-year-old hot dog/pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was here, it's really cold that day. I was in a long long line....But, you got try this place no excuse!Foie gras dog?? You have to be there 10:30 am open time If you want Foie gras dog cuz...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dogs I have ever eaten! There is a reason for the line that wraps around the building every day. Once inside though the service is fast and you can always find a seat since they do not let people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems cliched to review a restaurant that is so widely adored in the Chicago-land area. I would come off as crazy if I mentioned how I once waited an hour and a half in 20 degree weather for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pro - The sausage is good.Con - The line is long.Pro - But there's ice cream while you wait!Con - The ice cream guy does not come equipped with appropriate change. And the line is still long.Pro - The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get there after lunch hours to avoid the long line. It does move along pretty quickly though and once inside you get your food FAST. Awesome place. Fredhots is another awesome place for hot dogs if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a vegetarian who loves Hot Doug's.There, I said it.Why do I love Hot Doug's? Because they serve the best veggie hot dog in the world. Two Pete Shelley's with some cheese fries and a diet Coke is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited HD for the first time today and can safely say that I am bound to become morbidly obese because of how good the food really is. Addicted, time to invest in a gym membership because I will...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Encased Meat. Made how you like. Fun decor, cool owner, fast service, cash only, duck fat fries on weekends. If you haven't been here yet, I hope you live in another state or are vegan or something,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. A star has been dropped from before. I still love Doug and his hot dogs, but the line is starting to get ridiculous. I went last Saturday (for my quarterly fix) and stood for a FULL TWO HOURS....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am now completely in love with encased meats!I recently went to Chicago to visit a high school friend. When she asked me what were some of the "Chicago" things that I wanted to see and do the first...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unreal- flavors I've never tasted before- definitely going back as soon as I get the chance.. There is a reason why the line is so long every day
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is just something that you have to experience. Definitely go for the specialties like anything with foie gras or rabbit. Skip the plain stuff like the Wisconsin Bratwurst. The duck fat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should share this personal detail first.... Recovering vegetarian here. Doug helped me cross back over to the land of encased meats. The line vs. the fabulous dogs? I am lucky enough to live in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i finally tried hot doug's! since i live in chicago, i didn't want to venture over to hot doug's on a weekend to wait over an hour in line (although this means no duck frit fries), so i went with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"There are no two finer words in the English language than 'encased meats,' my friend."I would wrestle a bear to have this place in my home town. Yes, the wait is long but I have never been more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uhm, foie gras and sauternes duck sausage with foie gras mouse, truffle aioli and sel gris? Who has ever heard of this before? No one, really, but man, Doug was smart and brave enough to provide this,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You had me at duck fat fries. It was a hot crazy delicious mess, not the least because I had been standing in line for two hours in the humid heat of Chicago but damn, so worth it.The dogs are great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? Hot Doug's is fantastic. The specialty dogs are always an amazing blend in your mouth, as owner Doug Sohn knows *exactly* what he's doing. The chief downside is the location, as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing specials, worth-the-wait traditional Chicago dogs, and foamy soap in the women's bathroom--what more could you want? How about the always friendly and gracious Doug to take your order? Each...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, giving Hot Doug's a great review at this point is like making public note of the fact that Scarlet Johansson has a nice body.But I love them both so. And here goes.To make myself feel better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a girl that loves her sausages... brats, polish, Italian, hot dogs, and pretty much any other kind of sausage that have graced my lips. So, why in the hell did it take me 3 years to get to Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i've been pretty lucky the handful of times i've gone to this place i was in and out pretty fast. it's been about 3 years since i've been there. but reading some of these reviews, i feel enraged that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Hot Doug's a few weeks ago so this is a little late...my friend and I biked from downtown which made us feel a little less bad about our pork filled gluttony. We waited about an hour and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's really doesn't need another glowing review but oh well!We lived a couple miles from the place so we had the luxury of going when it wasn't busy. It's definitely nice being able to walk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to Hot Doug's 3-4 times. I've gotten in once. I'm not waiting in line for anything in a bun for an hour, even if it's decked out in edible gold leaf.The proprietor is a super nice guy and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Hot Doug's back in High School (4 years ago). This was at its first location, before the fire. I remember going everyday for lunch with a group of my friends, and Doug had all of our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So you ask yourself, "Is two hours an obsurd amount of time to wait for a hot dog?" The answer I gave the folks as I walked out, who asked me the same question, "Absolutely NOT!"The man friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Hot Doug, I do sometimes miss the old building. Who doesn't enjoy the Sunday NY Times and a Brittany dog near that sunny front window? But thank god you rebuilt, and I'm so happy you did. Just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good and unique, but here's my beef. This place has limited hours and closes often for any reason they can think up. I've driven past there many times intending on going there to eat but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I reviewed Hot Doug's last year, I noted that it had 350 reviews. Now it has 750 reviews. And I'm reviewing it again. Why? Because it's there.So I have now had the full-on HD experience,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what else to add to all the great things that have been said about Hot Dougs. So Instead I'll list some of my favorite encased meats that Doug offers. -Pork and blue Cheese sausage....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was two hours long, was it worth it? Yes! Would I do it again? Not for two hours!I had the Chicago style, Andouille sausage with brown mustard and sauteed onions (Salma Hayek), Spicy Jerk...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fortunately, when I came here I didn't have to wait too long in line. I decided to order the Italian sausage special along with small fries and a small fountain drink, which came out to be a flat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never waited three hours for food in my life! I've seen several shows, read about awards and reviews on Hot Doug's, and the fact that my boyfriend can live on hotdogs for the rest of his life,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
That is the longest I've ever waited and the most I've ever paid for a hot dog, but it was well worth it. The elk and cheddar was nothing really special, besides the novelty of eating elk. Foie Gras...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Con: 2 hour waitPro: "Encased meats" completely made up for it.Con: A little pricey for their "specials"Pro: Completely worth it.Doug himself greets you and takes your order so it's pretty neat to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us went to Hot Doug's on a recent trip to Chicago. I'd never heard about it before, but apparently I am the only person. Geez, this place has a lot of reviews and a lot of featured slots on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Things I dislike: sausage, tomatoes, mustard, relish, pork, avocado, onions, mayonnaise. Things I love: The Keira Knightley, Atomic Bomb, BLT, Taco Sausage, and any other beautiful concoction Doug...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a hot doug's zealot. i've waited in line for 20 minutes or up to two hours and it's been worth it every time. doug is a classy and friendly guy. i recommend: the crawfish and pork sausage, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
waited two hours on a hot day for duck fat fries and "encased meats." doug is as charming as ever, but i guess i'm just not a sausage enthusiast. that's right - sausage. 99% of the things on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong - the hot dogs are goooooood - really good. As are the duck fat fries. Should you go? Most definitely. And, once you've tried it should you go again? Unless you live near by and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, not a fan. I went there with my boyfriend one afternoon because he heard that this place served rattlesnake as a hot dog. I, myself, wanted to try it out as well, but they ended up not having it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to be the negative reviewer for Hot Doug's. I waited in a 2.5 hour line on my Birthday for what I thought was going to be the best hot dog I've ever had. Not only were they out of what I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Doug. I have another reason to visit Chicago.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place gets 5 stars because the owner, Doug, is a really really really really (did i say really?!) nice guy! one of those first impressions you get from a person that sticks with you for a long...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #4 on the tour and the best so far! The variety of dogs and sausages is amazing. And I love that you can choose how you want your dog/sausage cooked. Also, for someone who has vegetarians in her...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's Part Deux!My buddy Ben K (check out his Yelp profile! http://kwaz.yelp.com ) and I went up to Hot Doug's today for a pre-Noon lunch. We tried to beat the line, and when we arrived, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is really not necessary for me to write another review for hot dougs, seeing as there are 700 reviews. But I wanted to say that everytime I go and he has The Atomic Bomb, I have to get it. 2 of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nom nom nom nom nom........Worth the 45 min wait and lives up to the hype. Spectacularly delicious! I had the jerk pork sausage with mango mayo and crunchy and sweet papayas on top. Ohhhh my. The bf...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed meat religious experience. From just a hot dog to the famous foie gras topped duck sausage, this place delivers on the hype. Unlike what you'd expect of a place with a line around the door,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hadn't been to Hot Doug's in about 2 years, so I knew I was do for a fixing of encased meat. I thought I had picked the perfect summer day, but buyer beware...if there's a Cubs game and Doug has been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"There are no two finer words in the English language than "encased meats," my friend."This was the last place in Chicago I hit up before heading east again on my road trip. Boy, am I glad I took the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who woulda thunk that foie gras would go so wonderfully on a hot dog? I was in heaven from first bite to finish...and almost cried when I had no more. Too bad I was just visiting Chicago. Would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never, ever, ever again!The hot dog was good, but not fantastic. The other monstrosity that I ordered was utterly disgusting. I only ate 1/4 of it and threw the rest in the garbage where it should...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot damn, I mean Doug's, was that line long!I stopped by Doug's on July 3rd hoping that the number of people who had to work plus the number of people going out of town for the holiday would mean that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hot dogs I have ever EVER had. Totally worth the 2 hour wait. Anthony Bourdain went here, so I ordered what he got... duck sausage topped w/truffle aioli and foie gras mousse. I also had a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess you could say I was kinda disappointed in hot dougs. I always check out yelp before going anywhere and hot dougs had tons of great reviews. The hot dogs were good but not waiting in line for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went to HD for first time last month...went early to avoid crowds (10:40 am) and was lucky, only five people in the queue! talked to Doug himself as he takes your order, who is a super guy. after his...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't mess with the power of Mr. Encased Meat. This guy is the "Sausage King" of the Chicago hot douggy world, all hail da King. Try to copy and fellow yelpers will shot you down, fRed Hot and Fries....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Hot Doug's five stars for sure for being the only place in this city that not only has great veggie hotdogs but veggie corndogs as well. I'd even give six because everyone that works...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of Chicago's Great Wonders.(a wonder because I ask who the heck would wait in line for an hour for a bloody hot dog???!!!)Finally got round to Hot Dougs to see what the hype is all about. I took...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Must say, I was not impressed by the actual hot dog.The menu is awesome and ever changing. The service is great. The owner dude is extremely friendly and personal with you. But the hot dogs were just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the morning after and I am more in love than ever. Friday night I saw a picture somewhere of some of the things served at Hot Doug's and I had to have it in my belly...with no delay! Hearing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is there to say? Come, bring your favorite conversational friend/magazine/ds lite/laptop/taxes and wait in line for a great encased meat dog. Anything garlic and foie gras is great. The duck fat...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AWESOME. If I lived in Chicago, I'd come here all of the time. I had the standard "dog" grilled - which is so delicious grilled. And so cheap! Under $2. I also couldn't help myself...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The English language has many things about it that confound people - from exceptions to sentence diagramming (I'm a huge grammar nerd, but WTF is that shit?)...but I think the most serious error is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Has Guy Fieri been here yet? No? Good. Let's keep it that way.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? This place is fantastic! The wait isn't too bad (30-45 min depending on time of day), but by some dining pacing (it is only hot dogs after all), you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the 706th review of this fine eatery, there isn't much to add to the mile-high pile of raves. So, I'll stick with the tangential details to my visit and only poke at the well-trod food details...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this review is more for my benefit than for Yelp's...704 reviews holy crap! I was driving "through" Chicago (Naperville to Milwaukee--slight detour) and figured this was my last chance to go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, after reading all the reviews and seeing it on the Food Network and Travel Chanel a couple of times I had to visit this when I was in the area.The service was great. The owner is incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally came hereLong lines and fatty goodnessFood coma ensued
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I blame it on Hot Doug's! For the few days, all I've wanted are hot dogs, sausage and peppers, kielbasa, etc. But this is PROOF that Hot Doug's is a MUST MUST MUST hit for a Chicago visit. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what can i say about doug's that hasn't been said? it is really event eating in my opinion. if i went here regularly my cholesterol would be off the charts. this is not get-in-get-out service, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like Yelp'ing Hot Dougs is like a right of passage for both Chicago and Yelp. What could be bad about a Sausage Superstore andEncased Meat Emporium. My rule with Hot Dougs is that you MUST try...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love it. Gotta go when in Chi-town
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Back to Doug's again, this time met a pretty fast moving line. Had a veg dog with the Cherry-Blackberry Cream Sauce and Sartori Raspberry Cheese topping. Shared the vinegar tots with my friends. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else is there to say. Line is long, really long (-1 star). The hot dogs are good. Got the Foie gras, Paul Kelly, Chicago dog, duck fat fries and a drink. Total was $19. Glad I tried it but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an establishment with true Chi-town character! Be ready for a 2 hour wait on the weekend, especially if you want to sink your teeth into those infamous duck fat fries (may I have some ketchup...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get in line at about 11:10 and watch as the oppressive sun flies over and precipitates beads of sweat formulating on my brow. Backed up by nearly 75 people, I am not even in the alley - the line is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think i'm giong to say anything that hasn't already been said in 700 reviews...This is probably the best possible Hot Dog preparation and specialty versions...In the world.If you want the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best hot dog (sausage) you've ever had? Yes, surely!Worth a two hour wait? Nope.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I'm sorry. I don't like giving bad reviews, but this place was wayyyyyy over-rated. Or maybe my experience was just horrible... My friend and I were visiting the great city of Chicago and of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waited 2 hours (half of it in the rain) and it was worth every second. Since we had such a long wait we got 6 dogs and shared them so we could taste them all. The rattlesnake and the blue cheese pork...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn you, Hot Doug's. You are always my first choice, and you are ALWAYS busy. :[[ I have yet to find a strategy for avoiding the lines that plague you, but I will never stop coming to you because of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing collection of jaw dropping hot dogs. I have never tasted anything like them. The foie gras dog is out of this world good. Duck fat fries? Incredible. Every dog was completely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the prices are great and the owner is incredibly friendly.We tried the Chicago Dog and a fancier sausage. The Chicago Dog was tasty, and only $1.75, but the toppings were a little light...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely an experience... everything from standing in line for an hour, to trying to choose a hot dog, to talking with doug, to eating in their interestingly decorated space. I got the Spicy Italian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most of my reviews are overflowing with detail and description...I will tell you this I have been on a quest for the best Chicago style Hot Dog and I have found it it costs $1.75 and it is at Hot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! Simply delicious..... Well worth the 1 1/2 wait in line.... The Cheese Fries with Chili is a must.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait today was an hour and fifteen minutes. Hot Doug's Chicago dog is the best dog in town, but it aint worth a 75 minute wait.When his joint was in Roscoe Village I don't ever recall waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loveeee this place. Sometimes I come here and see a line not around the building, but around the block. The hot dogs are cheap and in the quintessential chicago style. Chicago's best hot dogs!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I became acquainted with Hot Doug's after watching an episode of No Reservations. "Duck fat fries?! That sounds delicious!!!!" I said to myself and took the first opportunity available to hop a plane...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PS: I have decided that if ever a guy I'm dating doesn't like Hot Doug's, it's a deal-breaker & I will have to break up with him on the spot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The line keeps getting longer but the food stays the same level of delicious. TIME TO OPEN ANOTHER FRANCHISE!!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally went to Hot Dougs after months of anticipation and a drive-by a few weeks ago when we decided the line was too long and we were too hungry to wait. Went this past Sat, showed up at 11:30am...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's always a line, but it's worth it if you like encased meats.There are many crazy things on the menu, and your wait in line won't be worth it if you don't try something new. You will have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here recently. A line was wrapped all the way around the side of this little place. It is unique and Doug himself was there to take orders. Very nice man and very nice service. We waited 35...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Game of the Week: ANTELOPE...awwww yeah! i never knew a sausage could be more than a football tailgate of oscar mayer, ketchup and mustard. and yet it was. it thankfully was.who thinks to add...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I waited an hour and change for my brown ale buffalo sausage. Worth it? Definitely. My brother's bacon and duck sausage was really good too, and the standard Chicago style dog my brother also got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's break this down..5 stars - Going on a weekday. Ordering off the basic menu (Keira Knightley oh yes). A regular Chicago dog is $1.75. How can you beat that?4 stars - Going on Saturday and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
doug needs to expand his business hours. these are delicious , delicious treats.so much that my last trip, i was craving this place. took public transportation in 20 some below weather. given that im...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made my first visit to Hot Doug's this week. Couldn't believe the line. Unfortunately, I came unprepared, the joint is a cash only establishment and I was not able to order a specialty hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm leaving Chicago in a week after a 3 year stint here. Hot Doug's is, bar none, the best restaurant in this town. Friendly, unique, affordable, delicious. When you have friends in town, bring...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If only all restaurants were this simple and awesome. Hot Doug's principally does one thing--encased meats--and because they hone in on that one area, they've perfected it. From the foie gras sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Yes, YES!I currently live in NYC and everytime I come back home, I gotta get my fix and gorge on Chicago gems that I just can't get anywhere else.We just avoided the long line at around 11 AM on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are already lots of reviews for Hot Doug's, so here are my tips: 1. There IS a line at 10:30am, for about 45 minutes. 2. People wait in line, even when it rains - umbrellas! 3. The cheese is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After dropping some friends off at the airport and realizing I had the rest of the day to kill, I decided to give Hot Doug's a try. Having visitors during the week was my excuse to try all the places...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know there are hundreds of review on this place, but it deserves this much hype. The hot dogs are really original and tastyGo if you don't mind a line (the line was very long, but it moved) I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I ventured to Hot Doug's yesterday with a friend for the first time. We went around 1pm on a Tuesday. There was a bit of a line, but big deal. How many times have you sat in traffic for 2 hours and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Duck fat fries: so good. Fois gras with truffle mustard dog: very good. Waiting in line for only 10 minutes: the best! The other sausages on the menu look really interesting, but this is a place you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"I'm not waiting in line for a HOT DOG. That's just ridiculous!!" Oh...sorry, but who made you Jesus? The fact is you CAN wait in line for a stinkin' hot dog like all the other common folk who are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, pointless to write a review of this place, I know.Seriously, I've had better hot dogs elsewhere. I'm not the sausage adventure type so I got a regular dog (after waiting eons in line of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry I have to take a star off my review. And it's not due to anything that Hot Doug has done. I'm sure it's still great. It's just that I will never be able to eat here again due to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you wanna put an encased piece of meat in your body, this is the place to start.Likes: There is an excellent selection of creative sausages that are priced fairly, and served quickly. The fries...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried to get to this place to see what the "hype" was about 3 times now. Each time there is a freakin' line down the block. Are you kidding me? NO hot dog & fry is THAT good to wait in line for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Good things come to those who wait." We've all heard this too many times to count. Hot Doug's seems to take it to heart. There is no doubt in my mind that they could make the neccessary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's okay. The hot dogs are good Chicago-style hot dogs but not the best you can get. The more exotic sausage creations (Gator, rattlesnake, rabbit, etc.) are good, but dude totally overdoes it with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
three words: FANTASTIC, exotic, yummy. The line is a little much, but don't get there at 3pm or later (it closes at 4). Use that head of yours! A smallish wait if you come at the right time (30 min)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love this place. I love how everyone goes here, from the working class to the wicker park hipsters. I love the ever rotating sellection of sausage and I especially love the duck fat fries. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG FML I WISH I WAS IN CHICAGO RIGHT NOWThis place is sooooo fucking good!go on a friday or saturday to get the duck fat fries! mmmmmmmake sure you go 15 min before they open cuz itll be fucking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The funny thing about this place is that the line makes the experience THAT much better. Look at the starved faces around you...with people pressing their faces into the glass windows to see inside....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hello, FOOD SNOB here. Now here is a hot dog joint that is far from fast food. After waiting in line for a half hour, with college kids in front and back of me, I realized I still had patience. As...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is always a line, and for good reasons! A hot dog for ever mood!
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best hot dog I have ever had. They have it all for the hot dog purist to the foodie who wants it topped with everything. I stood in line for about 45 minutes then got the exotic...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting Chicago, my friends decided I must try Hot Doug's. As we drove by looking for a parking spot, I was shocked to see that there was a LINE OUT THE DOOR. And it was RAINING, so everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Buffalo Sausage with Serendipity Cheese and it was in a word: sublime. The fries were absolutely incredible, and... and that's about all I'll say about the food. Trying it speaks volumes and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to say that already hasn't been said. Hot Doug's is crazy good. I wish the wait wasn't so ridiculous and maybe he could open a takeout window or something. But either way, this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monday is usually called "Monday Funday" with Maggie W & I. We do all sorts of things....Oh you know. The usual. Sight seeing. Breaking boys' hearts. Punching stupid people in the face. And the best...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Duh. Hot Doug's is amazing. One of the places (like Kuma's corner) I bring anyone visiting chicago. Thank you for duck fat fries and rabbit sausage.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We disregarded good advice and slept in on the Saturday we were to visit Hot Doug's. We took the bus down Addison to California and walked the rest of the way. You could see the line all the way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three words- Duck Fat Fries.These were heaven for a pregnant lady. That plus the ability to convince my husband to go here and wait in line for them while I sat at home on the couch.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember discovering Doug's probably around my freshman or sophomore year of high school when he was on Roscoe just east of Western. When there was a fire and he wasn't going to re-open I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The GOOD: The food is amazingly good. Each polish has a combo that makes my taste buds yearn for more. To quote Ken Griffey Jr. from the softball episode in "The Simpsons," "Wow. It's like there's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't chime in and say much that hasn't been said before. . . worth the wait, sporty and 50's-y, awesome service and best food ever. But after today I had to write a review to pimp the Game of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doug-open a fucking second location already.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Line or no line, I still love Hot Doug's. This is the first stop I drag any of my out of town guests. I still can't believe how creative someone can get with a sausage. I brought Doug some hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes, when life has been too calm, I will come to Yelp and look at the one and two star reviews of Hot Doug's and work myself into a righteous fury of indignation.Who would hate Hot Doug's?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From its red brick exterior, Hot Doug's Sausage Superstore, has the same gravitas and appeal as the back of Wrigley Field. There's character there. Moxie. History. It's a working man's brick. You...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible joint, incredible staff... I just wish the place would turf out on the crowd already. Not that Doug and Co. don't deserve the money... the only thing annoying about it are the throngs of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A totally awesome and unique purveyor of sausage. The complete name of this place is Hot Doug's Sausage and Encased Meat Emporium. The reputation of this place preceded itself even before a visit by...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Waiting builds character. You will build a lot of character here. When you are done building said character, you are in for a full-on kicking screaming sausage assault of the second-best kind (let's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A two hour wait for a decent alligator sausage for $8.50 and duck fat fries that taste average ???? I don't think so.....Another example of mass hysteria....
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Another great visit.This time I had the...Smoked Shrimp and Pork Sausage w/ Cajun Remoulade and Swiss Cheesehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HOJqzz1WvOmeR9oESJ4d9A'select=GZ3ZTs0nIRKRvReAmyoeCg...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just going to say it as absolutely simple as possible: one of Doug's hot dogs almost made me cry at first bite. It was so, so, so good. I can't remember the name but it was the pork & shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me say that I am not a hot dog fan, though I do enjoy sausages and cured meats. So when a friend and I decided to trek out into the middle of no where to check out what the buzz was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really did exceed my expectations. The line was a bit long, but was well worth the wait. The menu makes it almost impossible to decide what you want because it all sounds delicious. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love meat. I tried going vegetarian for a year, but I couldn't handle the denial of my love for animal flesh. While I respect vegetarians, I don't believe in their philosophy, which is why...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, We went there last week on a Saturday and sure enough there was a line out the door for-everrr away. We ended up waiting a little over an hour. ugh! But we saw the place on Anthony Bourdain's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally made the trek to the meat mecca with two of my favorite Yelpers. Yes, I stood in line. Yes, it was crowded. And? It was worth every minute on the bus and in line! I had one of the daily...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place last week. Line was down the block like everyone's mentioned. I had the alligator dog and the Thai chicken dog with seaweed and siracha & the fries in duck fat.....both dogs were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a awesome place. It was worth the 30 plus minutes in the freezing weather outside. We came directly from O'hare on a Friday afternoon. We were so glad we made it before the 4PM closing time....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a rainy day, and stood in line for a good 40 minutes. If it were any other day and the rumors that I hear that customers might wait up to 2 hours, I don't think I would have dared....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good hot dogs. I don't get very adventurous and just order the regular dog. My husband always gets a specialty dog and usually enjoys it. This is the place I bring people from out of town to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place...the only thing that sucks is that it's not closer to my house. Doug's usually there taking orders which I totally respect as well. I go by for some eats every three months...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
get a bigger space, doug
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TWO HOURS.I would give this review five stars if not for the wait. I get that there's a wait, but when you pick the only day of the week to NOT accept take-out orders...*sigh*.Doug was there to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place. If I lived in Chicago, I would go to Hot Doug's every week to try out everything on the menu! After reading about possible LONG lines, my friend and I arrived at Hot Doug's on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For all the hype, this place failed to deliver. It is also misleading for this to be considered a hot dog place since the hot dog is marginal and they really seemed to be an exotic encased meat...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What to say about Hot Doug's that hasn't already been said?I had a brat and duck sausage. It was awesome. That's really about it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time my dad took me here I saw a bunch of people waiting outside a line and first thought that came to my mind was "Why is my dad taking me to an unemployment agency?" But then I realized...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"You know how many foods are shaped like dicks? The best kinds."Came here with a couple of friends which meant it was massive sampling time. Classic Chicago dog, rabbit, boar, duck, and pork. Only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone knows Hot Doug's is the greatest thing in the world. Pretty much ever. So it's not like I can really expand on the love here. But I will add to it.Hot Doug's: SAUSAGE CHAMPION! EATING THERE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even though Hot Doug's has been reviewed almost 700 times here on Yelp, I still feel the need to express my love for Hot Doug's. Hearts come out of my eyes whenever I think about Hot Doug's. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What do you on your day off after winning a contested parking ticket? You celebrate with Hot Doug's! I got the Cranberry Apple Chicken Sausage with Honey Curry Mustard and Cranberry Cheddar Cheese. Oh...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate waiting...you have to wait here most of the time from 10 min to an hour plus. I will only come here when I think the wait will be less than 15 minutes.I always order their dogs/sausages with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a half day off work for Good Friday, so I had what I believed to be a brilliant idea... why not run over to Hot Doug's for lunch? Tragically:1 - None of my friends were able to join 2 - I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before today, I hadn't been since this place was in Roscoe Village, but that's not for lack of trying. If you want all your problems solved, make friends with Jenny Z. She makes dreams come true. This...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I probably should have had more than just a coffee for the day, when I lined up for lunch at 2pm, since I'd end up waiting 90 minutes for the encased meats. You get hungrier and hungrier as you inch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still amazing. I've recently tried some amazing specialty hot dogs that everyone should try. The merlot and blueberry infused venison with raspberry cheese on top, the rib eye with crispy onions on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No matter when you come, you WILL wait in line for more than 45 mins.So bring some friends, and a hungry appetite for the best hot dogs you can get in Chicago !Note: Check their website for specials...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, this place is friggin awesome! Doug is friggin awesome. Last time I went I had the rattlesnake sausage with blueberry sauce and some kind of cheese and it was amaaaaaazing. I always love trying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told by my friend that we were going here, and I really had little choice as I was staying with him. I was not prepared for the line. Or at least a line that moved so slowly, when it was cold....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Hot Doug's.I had to wait in line.Doug was really nice.The food was really good.You should go here some time.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one who loves a hot dog unless I'm at a ball game, but Hot Doug's ROCKS! I love DOUG! He welcomes you with a great friendly midwestern smile and truly makes the experience worth the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you guys heard? This place is good. You have to wait in line. Tony Bourdain went here. It is the number one tourist attraction in Chicago. What more is there to be said about Doug? I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two people can eat here for less than $10. The dogs are the best. The fries are pretty damned awesome. Free refills on the pop. Doug is always cheerful and the waitstaff is quick and courteous. Why...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not as if this place even needs to be written about by one more person.but DAYAMN GINA. the hot dogs are incredible. (okay okay, i'm a veggie, but i still love this place.) I ordered my usual, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is worth the special trip.On a Thursday afternoon around 4pm, we waited in line about 45 minutes.I recommend checking their website for daily specials. I had gone for the foie gras dog, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I freaking loved it! Funny how my hyped fine dining spots didn't impress, but this did. The long wait was way more worth it than a midnight movie premiere or amusement park ride. Like Pink's in LA but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh where to begin. How about the selection of Dr. Brown's sodas at the counter that reminded me of my childhood (mmmm black cherry). Then there were the duck fat fries. yes they are as good as they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so many good things and seeing it on the Food Network, I figured it was time I try Hot Doug's. I guess 100 other people had that same thought that Saturday afternoon. We had to wait in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided that in honor of my birthday I would eat the things I don't normally eat on a regular basis. I knew I that I must go to Hot Doug's and try the hot dog because I do love hot dogs. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is AWESOME, delicious, friendly, unique.However, it is VERY hard to get in these days. A year or two ago, there would be a line and you might need to wait 20 minutes to get through the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much I can add here, except a couple of observations. One from a friend from New York who now lives here. She cannot believe that people line up as they do here and that they act so civil towards...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll try anything once...and this is one of those places. I won't be spending another Saturday afternoon waiting in line for something that doesn't taste like a piece of heaven. Way over hyped. This...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Hot Doug's and if I could I would marry it. While visiting Chicago, my friend took me here on a Friday to sample the hot dogs and duck fat fries. Although he claims Portillo's is a better...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it when someone is so passionate about their food. Doug's love for dogs and packed meats is evident the moment you walk in. Of course, you will be waiting outside for a while wondering if the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we finally tried this legendary house of encased meats. and i live very close. on our way to pick up some banh mi from nhu lan, we passed hot dougs and for the first time ever there was no line....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having moved from Chicago, strangely I miss Hot Doug's more than anywhere or anyone else. Please open a shop on the West Coast, Doug! And for those of you lucky bastards who get to enjoy Hot Doug's,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My life as a Chicago resident was Clearly Deprived - I can't believe I never had Hot Doug's. This has been the best re-introduction to Chicago life, ever. HOT DOUG'S!!! Just like on Anthony Bourdain's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Hot Doug's. What can I say that hasn't already been said? For one thing, I'll give you a secret worth it's weight in gold...call in your order! Yes, I know it seems revolutionary but if you pick up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love love. i go just for the veggie dogs and tots and still think the wait is worth it. bring a book, a friend, or a well-charged phone - you *will* be waiting in line for quite a while. Doug himself...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To call Hot Doug's a hot dog stand is highly understating the excellent choices and food. There was everything from a traditional Chicago style dog to gourmet options with such things as Elk, Steak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing i can say that hasn't been said about Hot Doug's already - it's pretty much AMAZINGThe wait at first may turn you off, but please, it is soooo WORTH ITI would recommend definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is amazing! Their menu is always changing with new offerings. Although we waited a really long time when we went here. We went on a Saturday so we could get the duck fat fries. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
second trip to hot doug's, equally as good. here's what i tried:- cognac-infused pheasant sausage with goat cheese and pomegranate-raspberry creme fraiche- duck sausage dog with foie gras and truffle...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
over two hours wait for this place? a place that only serves hot dogs? not any hot dogs but exotic ones... from all types of wild animals shoved into a casing...with some crazy toppings? was it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly I'm not writing anything new here with so many reviews.Hot Doug's serves the best hot dogs ever. Period. I don't know what more I can tell you.There's a wide array of hot dogs to get and I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uhhhhh, what's better than cylinders of meat that you can put in your mouth?This place is cool, it's decorated like a corner joint in a neighborhood that's a little less affluent than the one it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
(Obama reference to come..) I can't say i hate Hot Doug's, but after having been here several times,I just think its not worth it.I gave in to the novelty at first and I'd probably go here again if a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot get any better than Hot Doug's when it comes to a hot dog shop. They do not cut any corners when it comes to your hot dog. From a wide range of fancy dogs, one had foie gras on it, to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm slightly hesitant to like a Chicago Style Hot Dog. I like my hot dogs plain, from dirty hot water or on a grill with relish and mustard. Sometimes with sauerkraut. A Chicago style dog has...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, so what else can I say? Add another one to the growing tally of 5 star reviews. Hot Doug's is delicious. Yey for veggie dogs, Yey for awesome fries, and Yey for delicious toppings. SO.. yum. eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say these are the fanciest hot dogs I have ever eaten. They are also the ONLY hot dogs I have stood in line for 1 hour and 15 minutes for! It was hilarious that the people directly behind me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so not to be a debby-downer, but I don't think these dogs are worth waiting in line for over an hour. I mean, ok, they are good links, but I think that I've had equal quality, if not better, at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is finished!Two things taken out in one day - my 100th review and a trip to Hot Dougs!The lines are insane and there is no denying that but when can the anticipation be justified by the end result...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Silly me-I was under the impression that Deep Dish was what Chicago is known for, but apparently it is Hot Dogs, Hot Dogs Hot Dogs. We drove by Hot Doug's the other day and my sister explained to me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
anybody who doesn't like this place is simply not human, not normal and extremely ridiculous. this place is amazing. everything about it from the food to the staff. i've had religious experiences...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I travel miles and miles for the encased meats and wait in line for what feels like forever and I am not sorry at all. If you think about all the hot dog stands I pass along the way just to get my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
37 degrees. Windy. Pouring rain. I am soaking wet and ice cold. We have waited over 90 minutes to just get in the door and another 15 to get from the door to the counter. I turn to David R and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, Hot Doug's makes a very good Chicago dog. But to be honest, there are places in town to get a Chicago dog that is just as great and minus the wait. The true brilliance at Hot Doug's comes in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm probably one of the few people who is reviewing this place who does NOT like rattlesnake, wild boar or any other kind of meat for my hot dog-I like the basic stuff. That said, I think it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great and creative comfort food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I eat here on a weekly basis, I figure I'm long overdue for an update on this one.I generally walk in bleary eyed and Doug says "hungover again?," which leads to a long discussion about fine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dare i say it... the BEST hot dog place in chicago...yes yes i willevery wednesday you will find me here at a table stuffing my face in sheer glory with no shame, and every wednesday i have yet to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ha Ha!!!! Finally The AW has made it to DougsThe build-up: After having conversations with the following: Ralph C, Love S, Ryan L, Paige W and countless others, I started to feel like I was missing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Yum yum yum yum.I have to say I wasn't sure what to expect. I grew up with a Granfather who used to make all kinds of sausages and other encased meats. No one's could be as good as Grandpa's....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doug's has great sausages and a wide selection of exotic meats.The very friendly Doug himself takes the orders and works the register every day. The workers are always very good and courteous.My tips:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a zillion times. Doug's great. The Don Rickles and bacon sausage with avocado cream, lettuce, and tomatoes are both worth long drives and annoying lines.Go here at least once.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You've got a billion reviews that state how good this place is.You've got a changing menu based on Doug's preferences.You've got encased meats that are wild game, that you may never had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait in line. Even when it wraps around the block.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my bf first told me about this place, my first thought was "overrated!" I mean, encased meat? How good can that actually get. Not to mention, when it involves meat, the food needs to be damn...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
would be a 5 except for the hour wait. Waiting an hour for a hotdog is not worth it no matter how good they are. However one of the most unique food places you'll ever experience. Wish the tv...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here once so I'm not sure if I can actually claim to "miss" this place, but I do! Hot Doug's is everything great about Chicago dining - quirky, fearlessly experimental, fresh quality...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's deep fries my favorite Hot Dogs. Well worth the wait/line to indulge.I went to Hot Doug's with a friend of mine and we stood in a line wrapping around the building in freezing weather just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place in the city for encased meats. Too bad they're not open for dinner. The wild game sausage is always a good bet. And you can't go wrong with cheese fries. Always worth the trip and the often...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Hot Doug! I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to return to the encased meat Haven. I do apologize. However, like an old friend, I dropped in and its just like old times. With exception...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're from NYC and love Crif Dogs or from California and love Top Dog in Berkeley then you'll love Hot Doug's. We waited in line for nearly an hour out in the freeeeezing cold. Despite having two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the hot dogs we had were good, but really, who wants to wait in line a block long for lunch?
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We saw this place featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations - Chicago episode, so we figured we'd give it a whirl. omg this place is AMAZING! We waited outside in 20 degree weather for 1.5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is there a Doug or is it just, like, the fancy French pronunciation of dog? Either way, doesn't matter. Had this Catalanian pork sausage with this cheesy sauce on top AND the Paul Kelly AND my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got there before the lunch rush and was amazed at how great the sausage was! I had the Jamiacan carribean jerk with a small fries and drink. The sausage had an amazing sauce with friend bananas on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Include another in the "me too" chorus of love for Hot Doug's. Fellow Yelper Penny accompanied we two in desperate need of a Hot Doug Cherry Busting - me and my homegirl Kellie K. We came here on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love anything smoked or encased, or fried in duck fat, so hot doug's have a lot going for it to win my hungry heart. alas, rosamunde's won me over first all those years ago. but doug is who i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite hot dog places, and a place I always take out-of-town friends to. It's a religious experience as evidenced by the followers that queue up out the door and along the side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars. Overall, it's a good place. Definitely not worth standing in a long ass line for, though.The specialty sausages are my favorite, which is what I solely get when I'm there. Most of
