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Italian Restaurant & Wine Cellar
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...
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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...
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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...
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
really.... i just don't get it. i have been here multiple times. i have reallllly tried to understand what the fuss is about. i've had the duck fat fries, i've had some crazy sausages. but i've never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
An actually ode to marketing rather than food. About 45-60 people an hour move at a glacial pace creating a line for -- a hot dog and fries? Hmmm, and I bet you all wouldn't even be talking about...
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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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place again and the fries are still super greasythe hot dog was sour tasting and not even hotthey are way over prcedthe service is rottenthe very very long line must be people that are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I should preface my review by saying that I am a vegetarian, so I've only ever had the normal fries and vegetarian hot dogs here (I know, I know.) Also I have absolutely NO patience, especially when...
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.
Doug Sohn is the Crown Prince of Tube Steak, and most afternoons people still line up out the door for his Polishes, brats, Thuringers, andouille, and Chicago-style dogs, dressed and cooked to...
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...
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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.
There's something very impressive about a guy who could whip up a four-course meal that would kick your ass, but who chooses to use his gifts for something he really, really loves.The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't think of it as specialty encased meats (not very appetizing): just think of it as gourmet sausages! The andoulle sausage is fresh and flavorful and it has very interesting sauces and toppings...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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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....
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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:...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doug.Is.Goud.er...God. Doug is god.
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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...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the wait in line. Even when it wraps around the block.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
Second time round I wasn't as lucky and ended up in a huge line with every other sucker in Chicago who wants a hot dog on a saturday. It was effing freezing cold but me and my friend were innit for...
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has incredibly great service with a nice laid back mood. Doug is always behind the counter taking orders and the runners are ready to help customers find seating. I found it amazing that...
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...
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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...
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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 them good;...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough. The varity. The laid back joint.I love the hot dogs here. If I have two things to pick about it is the long lines (but that just proves they are great!) and the way my stomach...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
on saturday i stood in the freezing cold with 20 mh winds and snow for atleast an hour, but it was worth it in my opinion. We got a bunch of specialty dogs, and the "Celebrity Dog of the Week" was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For lunch today I made the trek all the way up north to Hot Doug's to meet Jeff. We just missed the lunch rush, so I had that going for me.... which is nice.I ordered the Foie Gras and Sauternes Duck...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is pretty good, although it's super annoying that they're not open more. If I had such a successful business, though, I'd probably not want to work often either. It's also not really in...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The more I look at my reviews, the more I feel like an old, angst-filled hater of all things that people love. I just don't get it.First of all, I don't feel like I should have to build my schedule...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went there yesterday in the late afternoon at about 3:30 p.m. There was no line and I was able to ask questions about the product till my heart's content. I had the lamb with goat cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's has almost 600 reviews so I'm going to make this short and sweet. Yes, you must go here and pop your HD cherry. I went this past Saturday for a Valentine's lunch. Waited over 40 minutes and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A popular hot dog place serving veggie dogs? I'm in! A long wait in line was definitely worth the deliciousness that became my lunch. It's lip-licking good! .adAMMMb. .dAMMMAbn....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooof. This is place will make your afternoon. It's famous for its exotic tube steak and duck fries, but I've never been blown away by that stuff. Most of their specials have some kind of fine cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long line, but worth the wait. Get there early on Saturday for the Fries. The atomic sausage was outstanding. Come to think of it, I have never seen such as a selection. Doug takes your order.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"There are no two finer words in the English language than 'encased meats', my friend."Thus sayeth the motto of Hot Doug's - nay, their very raison d'etre. Everything about Doug's is delightful, from...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yea. What's with the hours? Most people are at work while they are open. Good service. Good food. Small seating space.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another yelper pointed out that maybe a 1 star rating was a little harsh and I'm updating my review.Btw, this place has a great veggie dog!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You're going to wait in line. You're going to need adequate cash (think at least $10 a person), and I mean Cash only. You're going to have to show up during the very limited hours.And you're going...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving Hot Doug's a 5 star rating despite the fact that we waited outside in the cold for a long time because damn they can't help the fact that they are so popular (especially with the feature on...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I emailed Hot Doug once to inquire about the day's specials, and he signed his reply "Sausagely, Doug." So I basically loved this place before I even got there. You have to go on Friday or Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had been dreaming of Hot Doug's since we first moved here in May but the hours are not work friendly. The hubs and I had our future condo inspected on a Friday at noon and then headed over after we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went one time and only had enough cash in my pocket for a fire dog and some fries. The attention to detail was wonderful. The hand cut fries were awesome and the chicago style hot dog with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Food Gods have blessed this journey to the only city in the world named after a food, and have steered us to the encased meat emporium known as Hot Doug's. We had to come here on a Friday because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
keep it up doug! any restaurant owner that is the face of their business by working at it day in and day out is cool with me. yeah there are lines, but you just have to go with that expectation....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
where is this place? twice, i went with an out-of-state friend, and both times hot doug's was closed. we went to the shoppe that is near the midway games office - is this not the correct place? it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
my sausage tasted like propane, or what ever gas they use to power their grill. very disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I forgot to rate this place. The food is pretty tastey... for your choice of sausage.Kangaroo sausage is damn good.... it reminds me of my time in Australia. 'roos are like deer...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Never been impressed.... Duck fat fries are forgettable, like floppy greasy limp dinner fries. I always buckle when trying to pick my meal, so many amazing choices on paper -- unfortunately...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy corn dog.I don't even know how to begin this with a witty thought. Because all energy that would otherwise be used to power my brain is currently focusing on digestion.When I realized that a) it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is:-The only restaurant I'll stand in line for, except when I'm at sporting events or amusement parks-The only restaurant I'll spend $24 on hot dogs, fries and a drink-The only restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has pretty much covered it all...Why in the world did it take me so long to go here?I had heard about it for awhile, but never seemed to find myself in the area at the right time. But my god...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's not too much to add about the flavor of hot dogs or the duck fat fries. Yes, they are tasty & innovative. However i have something to add about the line. I read here that the line moves...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is, I love Hot dogs, therefore I love Hot Doug's. :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't really say anything that hasn't already been said. There is a reason for the hype and the long lines - these dogs are freaking good. Get the bacon dog!
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't mess around with Chicago dogs or their cutesy celebrity dogs here, aim straight for Today's Specials or the Game of the Week.It's a good thing there's a line, else I would never have time to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, I love Hot Doug's, and I'm still giving it 5 stars...but a few weeks ago, I had the mandarin orange teriyaki chicken sausage...and the bun smelled like straight-up butt. It was disappointing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was craving for hot dogs on Monday so Tony took us here for lunch. He was telling me to be prepared for the lines. I was sitting in the car thinking how bad could it be? So he had pulled up and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Hot Dougs when I was a vegetarian and his shop was located on Roscoe. Sounds like a crazy way to find a hot dog shop but I only found it because his shop was the only one that had vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
have been here a few times and tried many different items. most of the time i usually get a few of the specials and share them with whomever i'm eating with. the last time i went we got about 5-6...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay over 500 reviews...I feel silly adding my two cents, but I will anyway. Yes...you will wait in line. Yes...the line moves fast. Yes...it is worth it! Yes...they only take cash. Yes...they have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 500 reviews, all I have to say is "yes, I agree."
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have dreams about their corn dogs. I have dreams about Hot Doug's. Try going on a weekday when the weather is death-defyingly cold and arrive a bit before they open. Prepare for hot dog dreams.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there is a line...wait in it...This place is amazing. I recommend 100 times over!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have all kinds of hot dogs or sausages in buns, that you can try and enjoy. It is much better than the Supergawg place on millwaukee and devon. Recently they have been on TV. Good place.,
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just watched Anthony Bourdain's No Reservation and I have to comment on the foie gras! I'm so happy the ban has been lfited and I can't wait to tr it when I come back. I'll refrain from stalking Mr....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most delicious $7.50 Hot Dog I have ever had. Is this place ever not crowded? I will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place if you fell like wasting away in line. Can you do carry out? Do you still have to wait in line?Sausages rock, duck fries not so much.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't have been happier with my decision to come to Hot Doug's today. I had the Chicken sausage and fries, and it was amazing. I am excited to come back and try one of the special dogs, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came, I had a veggie dog, and my life was changed! I have been trying to get to Hot Doug's for months and finally made it. Best veggie dog I've EVER had (topped with mustard and caramelized...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so upscale chicago. the gourmet hot dogs are damn good. i only give them a 4 star rating because the line was very long but doug is awesome - what a great guy - i'm assuming he's the guy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place needs to be experienced.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On our last day in Chicago, my boyfriend and I decided to go out of way to get to Hot Doug's before catching our flight. We were psyched to have the duck fat fries, as well as anything else we could...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't need to say anything about this place. Just go.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tuesday is the perfect day to venture to Hot Doug's. We arrived at about 1pm to no line! A great start since time was limited. Since I'm a non meat eater (just fish), I ordered two of Doug's finest...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to gripe about waiting in line, take your business elsewhere. Aside from whining, all you're accomplishing is getting between loyal regular customers (or soon-to-be regular customers)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines shlong lines, it's worth the wait! I've tried tons of different hot dog stands in Chicago that have STILL not compared to my beloved Joe's Hot Dogs back home, but I think Hot Doug's is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At long last, I finally managed a pilgrimage to Hot Doug's -- my only request when visiting my girl and her man on a cooooold Chi-town winter (the coldest in *years*, apparently) ... (well, actually,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like bicyclists. Sure, people who randomly own bikes are fine. And I believe in environmentalism. I drive a car that gets over 30 mpg. I refer specifically to the obnoxious,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So far the best chicago dog I've had. Fried and grilled is a must.yummy $1.50 corn dogs.DELICIOUS FRIES!!!It is one of those places you must experience.If a girl from sunny california can wait in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dogs that are worth the wait. And you will wait. Outside. You've been warned.Oh, and it's a lunch thing for sure. They close at 4pm.You've never had a dog like this. Yum! And go with the Foie Gras...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go here often because it's tasty and fun. Always get the specialty dogs. Go at an odd time or else you'll be waiting in a line out the door. A bit overrated. That's all you really need to know....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's gets the elusive 5 star tating. Where else can you get rattlesnake sausage, grand marnier pate and cheese-stuffed pepper toppings, and (my favourite) DUCK FAT FRIES?A HUGE part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had tried the veggie dog before (a friend had hole delivered it to a few of us), and I don't eat poultry or red meat, so when a friend invited me for lunch there today, I hesitated for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bf and I took a cab, stood in line for 20 minutes in 5 degree weather (much colder with the wind chill factored in), and had a friendly exchange with a handful of very helpful Chicagoans.On the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you close at 4, omgwtfbbq!?We made the mistake of waiting until the last minute before we needed to head back to the airport and just called ahead and ordered (which was smart because after we left...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the dogs rule. doug rules. only downside is that i have a hard time enjoying hot dogs from other places now. this place sets a high bar for encased meats.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to Doug's about 4 years ago just for the plain dogs-which are awesome. In the past few years the wait has become excrutiating so when I do feel like waiting the half hour I try to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear I have never ever in my life ate anything more delicious than hot dougs. Just thinking about eating it makes me have a orgasm in my mouth.there is no more to say it's that good
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the greatest sausage emporiums in Chi-City! Even though the sausages are not made at store-level, I give Doug Sohn major props for complimenting the flavors well with his condiments! My not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here but it only gets 4 stars because it has the stupidest hours of any restaurant I know.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a Chicago treasure. It is one of the first stops when I host guests from out of town.The menu is large and selections creative, yet it changes constantly, so it is impossible to tire of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Hot Dogs. I got got the "Keira Knightly", which is a slightly spicy dog. I don't get the reference...is it bc she is hot? Well it was fabulous. I like their "everything combo." The celery...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Roscoe Village for three years now and have always avoided this place. Didn't want to go in fear of a let down. So on a blizzardry not going to work day, the wife and I decided to head...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype I've heard about this place, I attempted to go eat here 3 times. The first time, I got lost and never made it there. The second time, I made it there, saw the line that wrapped...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
two words -- FOOD ORGASM!Hot Doug's encased meat creations complete me. and the very best part is that he is always hard at work, steadfastly concocting new tasty treats. in fact, every week, there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place in the world to get any sort of "encased meat" you can think of. The service is incredible. The soda selection is great. Everything about this place is amazing. You have to go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delightful, and yes, I think it might just live up to the hype. Not just "going for a dog," this is more of an experience. I mean, geez, word gets around, the line was to the door practically...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We all know how amazing the food at Hot Doug's is, so instead of a full review, I want to share a quick story about Doug Sohn.One day last summer, my girlfriend and I drove around looking for a place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have gone and waited over an hour in the line outside as people laughed at us driving by and no matter how long you wait in line, when you get up to the counter Doug is so nice taking your order...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's recap, last time we we saw our hero, he was enjoying a wonderful Friday off of work. After a fantastic brunch at Over Easy, a very late lunch was had here. Luckily we made it just in time, as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for my second time. Nothing new to report, only that on the day before Christmas I had a B-List celebrity sighting of Patton Oswalt there. He was even nice enough to take pictures with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since Nathan W. went and outed me in his review, I might as well admit it. I lost my Hot Doug's virginity on Christmas Eve - with world famous b-list celebrity Patton Oswalt! Now it wasn't in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I try not to give five stars out too often, but this place deserves every single one of them. Their designer, gourmet dogs/sausages are not only delicious, but are hard to duplicate or find anywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Encased meat heaven ! I can't believe people are waiting in line when it is -20 F wind chills to eat at this hot dog restaurant. Every type of meat possible including aligator sausage. Even the veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long live! Best hot dog/sausage creations in the city. I strongly recommend the Rib Eye Steak Sausage if they have it. It's possibly the best tasting thing on Earth. Doug is a fine gentleman.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plain and simple this place rocks. Be ready to wait in line but it is well worth it.Bacon is meat candy.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work around here and my co-workers were always ordering. I loathe hotdogs (except when I was pregnant - I ate like 1,000) and have always been a little grossed out by not-dogs. Anyway, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
can't believe i waited so long to come here! clearly, there's nothing to say that hasn't already been said but...COME! RUN QUICKLY!And don't let the reports of long lines scare you (that's the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad I live walking distance. It's pretty awesome that you can go during the week and get practically right in. That's the key, otherwise you are waiting for an hour or more. But Doug Sohn is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't even think about NOT coming here.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
chicago food at it's best! i'm no longer a meat-eater, but those classic chicago dogs can still be enjoyed with VEGGIE DOGS! they taste like the real thing. thanks, hot doug's!!! i appreciate it....
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Waited in the freezing cold for 45 minutes for this -- worth the wait. I enjoyed the excitement of everyone in my group as we inched closer to the counter -- place has quite a following.I'm only a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is awesome! Besides the typical Chicago style dog, they offer all kinds of sausages, with funny names such as The Salma Hayek (which is a spicy andouille sausage). The bratwursts here are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH SNAP! Damn these dogs are good. Gourmet encased meats really hits the nail on the head. If you are looking for something ridiculously exotic between your buns I'd go with the "Brown Ale Buffalo...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! The hot dogs are not only different and amazing but Doug himself is possibly the kindest man ever. I wish they had longer hours and another location. I would eat here every day!
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i keep meaning to suggest to doug that he develop a swedish meatball sausage called the "anita ekberg" or the "britt ekland" or something...but by the time i get to the front of the line my hunger and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is a wonderful place focusing on amazingly inventive and original ways to twist a classic comfort food. It's genius and delicious at the same time. Often times it's hard to be both. Like,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's makes the best Italian sausage I have ever eaten. They butterfly the Italian so that it's got a nice char all over and room for the delicious hot giardiniera to rest. Combined with their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. I waited in the rain for 25 minutes, and I still love this place. I'm going to go there again this Saturday. I highly suggest it to anyone who has a soul... if you don't like this place, you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would brave the cold for Doug. And I have. Because the line is always out the door when I get there. And this is Chicago so we all know what the winters are like. After you get in through the 2...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I don't have anything new to add that hasn't already been said but I couldn't not add my name to the list of people who love/crave Hot Doug's. Went there again a few days ago and again left...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell have I been doing prior to Hot Doug's! Why have I been dealing with the run of the mill steamed Vienna for all of these years?? I have seen the light and what a bright man Doug is....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There have been so many reviews it will be hard to add any thing useful! But I just have to share my love for Hot Dougs... it would be so wrong not to. One thing I can share is that I am not a meat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We must've hit this place on the most random of random Fridays, as the wait today was only about 10 minutes. Awesome. Good start. Charming Doug at the counter, also as foretold. But maybe I just read...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doug is a hot dog genius! And yes, they have veggie dogs.Don't be scared by the line (it's always there), and totally worth the wait!Make sure to check out the signs for the bathroom . . . the boys is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, someone needs to tell me why I've been missing out on Hot Doug's all this time. Was someone hiding it from me?!We did lunch there today-- 1:30ish on a Tuesday-- and there was a line out the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, Doug is the greatest Hot Dog maker in the world. We waited in like for over an hour. But it was well worth it, It looked like a kooky 50's retro diner. You can tell by the pics I uploaded on this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the things I miss most about Chicago.I wonder what the game of the day is today.If you haven't been, go.If you are visiting, take a trip out of the Loop to see what makes Chicago special (and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words - bacon sausage. Need I say more?Ok, a little more. Try to go on an off-day to avoid weekend lines (literally from open till close). Duck Fat fries are nice and crisp, definitely not as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for a bitchin' vegetarian dog (I mean, it was a Smart Dog, but the fixins were spot on. we had one chicago style, one with just onions and garlic dijonnaise, and a pair of corn dogs) and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is no other place in Chicago where you can get true gourmet food with fries and a soda for under $10. Seriously, if I go for over a month without a lunch at Doug's I begin to get sad. Truly one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been doing these Chicago eating binges with our friend Maria, which allows us to do a lot more sampling than if it was just me and my wife. This is why we can order four different sausages at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever on the wait. I think I get this place. You wait an hour for food, by the time you're served it's been a little over an hour, anything you get tossed seems like baby Jesus made it. Arrrgh "I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It's perfect for foodies that get excited about a sausage made with elk or alligator or some other unusual meat. If you are such a person, then you must make a trip. If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is one of those places that makes me really happy to live in Chicago. Everything about it is spectacular. Doug always has a smile on his face, the music is swell, and of course the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a great place to take visitors, this is it. If you're looking for a unique and gourmet sausage emporium, this is it. If you love hot dogs and hot dog memorabilia, this is it....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I just don't get it. Maybe I tried the wrong thing. Either way, I'm not in a hurry to return and give Hot Doug's a chance to change my middling first impression.I went on a Tuesday around 3...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hoooooooo mama!THAT is some freakin' MEAT right there! I've lived pretty close by for almost 4 years and have never made it here because I don't stand in line for nothin'. Finally got motivated on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i heart hot dougs. thank goodness i don't live any closer to this place cause those tasty sausages would lure me in like a sirens' song and i would probably weigh a bajillion pounds.i'll pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NOW I KNOW WHY THEY DON'T HAVE FOIE GRAS EATING CONTESTSThat stuff is RICH! Even Kobayashi and Chestnut couldn't scarf down more than a few of Doug's famous duck sausages with foie gras and black...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Chicago a few weeks ago. My husband went for work, I tagged along. So on the day he had a work event, I had nothing planned. Sometimes I just love to wander around a city by myself. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!!I didn't know that hot dogs could taste so GOOD until I tried HOt DOUG's! I recently went to Chicago to visit a friend. She said we have to check it out so we did. i was only in Chicago for 3...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
He loses a star for not being open 1/2 the time I go there. other then that, it rules!
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If this place were *JUST* a Chicago-dog joynt, it would be worthy of 5 stars for what it is. It is, however, NOT *JUST* a Chicago-dog joynt. The daily selection of gourmet sausages, replete with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said... I love my sausages on a bun.. some without a bun, but none the less.. LUV EM LUV EM LUV EMI am not a huge fan of duck, BUT the duck fat fries are a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not going to waste any time, you have read the other long reviews and I concur with all of them, hands down the best hot dog/encased meat place in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading several reviews of Hot Doug's i decided on a recent trip to Chicago to visit a friend that i had to check it out, no matter what the cost or how long i had to wait. We got there around...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously...what's not to love? "Encased Meat" heaven if you will. Our cab ride out there was about $15 so we decided we had to do a tasting menu of our own. We started off saying we would do 2 each....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I would think that "duck fat fries" should pretty much sum up why I love this place, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The specialty hot dogs are fantastic, truly a gourmet experience in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having accumulated over 400 glowing reviews, Doug has received a lot of much-deserved hype. Not much to add, except some practical advice:1. Arrive at either 10AM or 4PM to avoid the thirty minute...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best veggie dog in the US. Hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to get a diff menu of "dogs" every time. I tried three diff dogs today: spicy thai chicken sausage, jack daniels sausage, and jamaican jerk pork sausage....topped with cheesy fries. YUM! I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Duck fat fries on weekends.Madonna & Britney, everyday.Yum.Encased meat rules here where Mr. (Hot) Doug defied the city's foolish foie gras ban to make sure carnivores got what they deserved.This hot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always heard about this place but I finally FINALLY got the chance to go. This was my first time here and lemme just say. It was WELL worth the wait. Just go with a couple of friends and chat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*SIGH* Mr. Doug, I adore you. I love watching those programs on the Travel Channel about food places across the US. After seeing a particular episode on hot dogs, I was very taken with this place, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For hot dog's it's as good as it gets. This place was great - though I'm sure the regulars steer clear of all the "specialty dogs," thought that doesn't mean they're not worth trying occasionally. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one's a gimme'. Can we all collectively say that we love Hot Doug's? The guy and the place. Go figure the only recent bad reviews are from some douche New Yorkers. Even better than the food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so Ive had a change of heart..........Ive heard that the line out the door at Hot Doug's is a Chicago legend.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good, I wish I lived closer. Definitely try one of their specialty sausages and the duck fries. Amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never really ate hot dogs until I moved to Chicago. Even then, they always seemed a little...lame. They weren't a real food, not very tasty, so on and so forth.Then along came an office outing to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I guess Doug doesn't really need another review for this place. He knows it's great, and if you look at how many reviews and the star rating... you know it's great too.I worked across the street...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since I only live a few blocks away and I'd heard people raving about this place for years, I decided to give it a try, since I found out they have a vegetarian hot dog. I waited in line for about 45...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a huge fan of hot dogs. Don't like any of the toppings on a Chicago dog. However, we went here when we had a friend in town, and I was really impressed. I wasn't planning to be impressed, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I appreciate the great pride each staffer and owner takes in this place. Quality, unique products. Extremely tasty. My fave is the chicken/spinach sausage with some sort of sinfully yummy cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a hot dog fan for years and was happy to find Hot Doug's on California. Not actually on your way type of place, but worth the drive since it's the only place in Chicago and one of the only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Dougs. How can I not review this place, regardless of how many have come before me?I am an extreme latecomer to the Hot Doug's bandwagon, having intended to go there for the last 2 years but only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having recently moved to Chicago, I just had to visit Hot Doug's. I saw this place profiled a couple of times on the Food Network. This is beyond your average hot dog place. Yes, you can get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I ate here, it was below twenty degrees outside. I'd been walking for what felt like forever in the snow and there was a line around the block. I got up to the counter where the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doug is a genius! I can't think of a better way to combine an adventurous eating experience with semi-convenience and a decent price. I say semi- convenience because there is the notorious line...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fries made me sad today. They were alittle limp like a poop. The dogs were still steller, mmm. I got the smoked shrimp and pork dog with goat milk butter (which my friends, is a liquid orgasm,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I keep seeing reviews saying they tried the hot dog and not sure what the big deal is. Folks, please, if you're going to wait in line for this place, and trust me you're going to wait, do NOT order...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not have gone here yet! Stop reading the reviews and get out! Mmmmmm, mmeat!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum double Yum! All I have to say is Duck Fat Fries!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard of Hot Doug's after watching Hot Dog Paradise on the Travel Channel and figured I had to check out what all the hype is about. I'm happy to say that this Chicago landmark did not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the apple chicken sausage with brie and sweet curry(?) and it was AMAZING! It was my first time there and the place was packed and the employees couldn't have been friendlier and more patient as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what the big deal is. The hot dogs were good and the specials were definitely interesting (I had a smoked crawfish and pork sausage) but I'm not sure it was worth waiting 1 hours in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well worth the wait! Hot Doug's is Chicago's pride in an area of Chicago pride! I would recommend everything. Seriously. This place is great. My only issue is that it seems to always be closed. I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing many raves about this hot dog wonderland - I finally had a Saturday afternoon to kill on this venture. As expected the wait was over an hour, the owner was very personable and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you're but a novice, you get the caviar duck liver bacon brat or the Thai African elk dog with Pop Rocks, or whatever is like $7, and you will fucking love it. And you get a corn dog on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can not ever be hungry enough to go to Hot Dougs! Too many new brats and dogs to ever taste them all. (As a visitor)This is Chicago Hot Dog mecca. Go now.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge line or not, Hot Doug's is pretty much untouchable. Having eaten here regularly for years, I cannot recall a single bad meal. I recall one solitary chicken sausage special that I thought was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must if you are in Chicago and want the best hot dogs in the world. I never come here without going to Hot Doug's. Anywhere with a line as long as Hot's cant be bad. The service is excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding! My first experience at Hot Doug's was nearly 3 years ago, on a cold (45-degree), rainy November day. And the line stretched all the way around to the back of the building! Standing in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is dedicated to my yelp buddy Micheal M. http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=M_4EmxzznybTzMwT7FDg_gbecause he is ONLY person I have ever met that likes their hot dog with only onions,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TWO WORDS: Encased Meat.I have been here only a few times, but this place has the best sausage. Hands down.Beef, pork and garlic is my favorite sausage, coupled with duck fat fries. Heat attack...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend teased me for weeks, telling me that he would take me to Hot Doug's. We set a lunch date, invited some other people, and make the long journey out there from the loop during a work day....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Hot Doug's since early 2005 and it seems like as every year passes, my desire to go lessens. I think people need to start focusing on the food rather than "Doug" to start getting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are long lines here for a reason......the variety of sausages, and quality are far greater than most hot dog places...anywhere. I've ordered the special gourmet dogs on a few occasions and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really really wish there was a 3.5 star review, but four will do just fine I guess.After months of my friends harping on me for not going to Hot Dougs (I know, a travesty), I finally found myself on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The yuppies descended on this place once the city took away their foie gras. I used to be able to walk into this place and get a dog and fries---fries boiled in vegetable oil, the way GOD intended....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place on Yelp while visiting Chicago for Lollapalooza. Had to travel forever and a half to get there and then wait in line for about another hour to get in........but it is definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am completely smitten with hot doug's. There was a line out the door and down the block, but it moves fairly quickly. and once you order, the wait is super quick.I had a brilliant smoked apple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was def. impressed by this place; had a chance to check it out 2 weeks ago. Wow on the line too!!Can't believe how many people were there.anyways enough about the line; seems like a line will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Waited in line on a Saturday afternoon for 50 mins with my honey. As we're "in the door", I realize - I have ZERO cashola. Mr. K happens to have only $20. I shuffled in my pockets a little more and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time that I drive past Hot Doug's there is a line wrapped around the building, but for some reason the encased meat gods were smiling on me this day cause there was no line. Now I wasn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The in-laws had me and my husband curious about this place since they visit it monthly, so we grabbed the kids and off we went. I made my husband wait in line while I walked up and down the block...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmm, sausages.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Time spent in line: 1 hour. 5...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uhm, this will get lost in the 395 reviews which will be extent after i finish BUT, do yourself a favor, if you can. Go here, probably on a weekday (which means forsaking the mythical duck fat fries,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cash only and lines around the corner. You think a guy can close down his restaurant for Don Knott's birthday if he wasn't doing something right? Doug is a bad ass and this place rules.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a vegetarian who loves hot dogs (or pups) this is as good as it gets. Their vegetarian corn dogs are so delicious, I hate it that they are closed on sundays.. Even the regular hot dougs for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is my favorite hot dog place. The restaurant is nice and colorful, complete with many hot dog and hot dog related pictures and the menu is very creative. My favorite thing to get there is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a Chicago institution now. Five stars for multiple reasons: -They offer a million types of dogs, including game meat. -You can have your buns toasted or grilled or not touched. -A million...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had been wanting to try this place FOREVER since seeing it on a pbs special and hot dog paradise on the travel channel. at that time, i was still eating meat and was really interesting in trying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best encased meats that I have ever eaten. Not too salty and never bland.So why only 4 stars? 2 reasons:1) The duck fries were just plain greasy. I love potatoes so if I don't finish off the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been waiting years to try this place and I finally did!I thought I'd be smart and phone in an order at 10:30 on a Friday morning. I waited less than 10 minutes for my order once I arrived.I went...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the only places in the world where my common problem of indecisiveness didn't work against me, and for once(!), I was able to decide what I wanted before getting up to the front counter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's has the perfect corn dog! I know. Who'd get a corn dog with everything else that they have? That's why I get the corn dog as a side dish. The hard part is deciding what to get as my "main"....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i haven't been there in half a year due to the RIDICULOUS LINES and i can hardly remember what anything tastes likeRIP little gem, i will miss you sorely10 stars for doug, tho, who should write a book...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doug's is the best!!! The meats are tasty and varied, and the toppings really bring out the flavor. There are like 5 or 6 specialty sausages I love the most - can't pick just one. Duck fat fry-days...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To say it's the best hot dog place in town is a little unfair to this place because they do so much more than that. Their hot dogs are good I'm sure but their specialty sausages are just amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My expectations for this place was at about an 11However, the food was only a 9. I guess I put a lot of pressure on this place. Sorry Hot Doug's. hint: They had a foie gras with truffle oil hot dog!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really, really, really miss this place, especially now that I live in a city almost completely devoid of a decent dog.I used to live not 5 minutes away from here and I really took it for granted -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has basically become a Chicago icon, for good reason. I've probably been here 15 times and there is always something different and amazing on the menu. It doesn't get too much better than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man I love Doug and his delicious sausages...No matter how many times I come and how long I wait it is still a pleasure. With a keen taste on flavor combinations and an obviously adventurous spirit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and can't buy into the hype. The first time, my fiancee and I waited 45 minutes on a Saturday. I had a specialty JalapeA�o-Cheddar Pork Sausage with JalapeA�o Mayonnaise and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Wow! This Place is off the charts good. The Bell Pepper and chicken dog was unreal, we ordered a few different ones ike Duck and Prime rib... worth the two 25 minute lines. This place is genius! Bring cash and...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am very disappointed that I have never visited this place sooner. I have lived in Chicago my entire life and never visited Dougs. I did so on Friday, and let me say, it was awesome!There was a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in to see how Doug and his delicious wieners were doing. I tried the tuben which was a Ruben hot dog. Holy crap was it good. It came with Russian dressing and sour crout. I have also tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't really need a lot of people online saying how great it is. It's incredibly popular and where else are you going to find sausages from rare animals. The more exotic sausages tend to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want so badly to give this place 5 stars because the hot dogs are incredible. But at the end of the day, I just can't do it. I cannot give 5 stars to a business that hates work. That is just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ULTIMATE sausage shop. Greatest sausage I've ever had. seriously. If this shop were sponsored by Squaresoft or Origin, it would be called ULTIMA SAUSAGE. Apparently Doug went to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Total sausage fest. Almost every kind of ethnicity represented here in the encased meats with some smaller and larger than others, but the combination of condiments and toppings make the difference in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This may be the only time I've ever written this in my life:Worth the wait.Since I'm not the subject of this review, I'm not gonna go on about how impatient I am or how I hate to wait. But, allow an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are already 350 reviews, so I'm going to keep this short and simple:Hot Doug's is DELICIOUS! SPECTACULAR! (I could go on and on...) Yes, you will wait in line. We went at 12:30 on a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do love a good hot dog, and this place is the tits!! (I don't like to use such terminology, but I felt Sausage and slang pair well)I started with a classic Chicago-Style Hot Dog with all the classic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pure meat & intestinal casing heaven. This is the best hot dog/sausage place I've ever been to.The Cognac and Hazelnut Pheasant Sausage with Black Truffle Sauce Moutarde, Foie Gras Mousse and Sel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's is the shiz. He makes a superior corn dog. I know, I know- corn dogs are awesome, but they're pretty uniformally awesome in that they are a hot dog and deep fried and on a stick. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a Hall of Fame for encased meats...Hot Doug's would be a charter member. I've eaten here a couple of times...wish it were more but it is quite a distance from my home. But when I'm in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM SQUARED (is there such a thing). I absolutely love these kind of french fries the fresh cut ones with skin. I can't even complain that I waited about 25 minutes in a hot Chicago day. Thats how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, talk about fun and great. Best dog you can get. If you don't even like dogs, go to see the owner that looks oddly reminiscent of Buddy Holly.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife isn't a strict vegetarian, but doesn't eat beef or pork. Since moving back to Chicago she's seen me eat a good share of hot dogs and confessed the other day that she kind of wished she could...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's almost nothing that I can add to the existing body of reviews. Delicious, creative, efficient, friendly...all true, but I also get a flood of intangible warm-fuzzies when thinking about this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As we waited in line for 20 minutes, nervously wondering if bringing Dan's mom here was a mistake, a car drove by. The passenger leaned out the window and yelled "hey morons, they're just hot dogs!"...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a sausage fest!If I could give this joint 15 stars, I would. After waiting for 45 minutes outside on a blustery February day, we waited another 15 minutes inside the cramped storefront....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love it! I'm not a fan of hot dogs but since coming to the city known for their hot dogs, I had to go! Also prior to booking my ticket, I saw them featured on the food network channel so it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The problem with Hot Doug's is its WAYYYYY to close to me so I am always tempted to go. And why not when you have maybe the nicest owner around running the register. That guy is always in a good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The finest meal in the entire 50 states. I have no problem waiting hours and hours for the fine treats Doug makes. The Duck fries are my new thing.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting hot dougs since I landed in chicago! Unfortunately I didn't get to go here till my last day in the city.I woke up still full from my dinner (read my giardino's review) 12 hrs prior...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I now know what kind of food establishment I want to open in the event I ever acquire an investor- gourmet sausages! It's a crazy and unique idea with a cult following (and I imagine huge profit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Doug's takes the dog to a new level. Thank God I'm back to eating meat again!I had the Ribeye dog with Chimichurri sauce. Dude. How can you not love a STEAK HOT DOG??? The only thing that would have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot Doug's has 350 reviews, which must be some kind of record. And which makes my review all but superfluous. But since I do not (yet) have 350 reviews, it will be another notch in my belt. Which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, since I moved to San Francisco I have missed Hot Doug's something fierce. The regular menu is excellent, but the weekly specials are the best. Always worth the wait, no matter how long the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend saw Hot Doug's on TV (news) so we decided to go and check it out. Do not go on too empty of a stomach because this place is extremely popular. We waited in line for over an hour before...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When biting into a encased meat it must pop. Doug's dogs do that. Not only in original flavors but in interesting ones as well. I settled for the toulose dog with pate, french mustard, and a soft...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hot dog place on planet Earth. Doug is culinary genius. Don't waste your time with traditional dogs and sausages. Instead go for Doug's signature items like the Cranberry Pheasant Sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had some pretty memorable post hangover meals here...the wait seems like it's going to be a lot longer than it actually is but it's totally worth it. It is not your typical Chicago hot dog joint....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here since 2006.I always get the Jenny Garner.Yummy ass food in general.Great Fries. I mean, DUCK FAT?? Heaven.....Creative fun names for their dogs.Good greasy choice meats n cheeses for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are you sure? Seriously? These are the best hot dogs ever? Oh sorry, I mean encased meats, not just hot dogs. Excuse me. But anyways, I don't get it. What's the big whoop?I'll probably either be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE, I SUGGEST NEVER GOING THERE!!!!(I was just doing my part to shorten the line) I will always wait for you Hot Dougs, one of your sausages in my mouth makes me feel complete....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Hot Doug's for about two years now and I've never been disappointed. Sausages and hot dogs seem to be a pretty consistent item and Doug is almost always at the counter so they run...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember which dogs I had (friends picked up the food) but they were really delicious!! Not too impressed with their duck fat fries as it tasted pretty much just like regular fries to me with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, you have to wait...but anticipation is half the fun because the pay-off is so worth it. I had a tasty chicken sausage with all the fixins and shared a big heap of french fries. Everyone who...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is top top hot dog place in the city. Even calling it a hot dog place is being unfair--Doug cranks out some seriously gourmet creations. The usual fare (hot dogs, polish dogs, brats) is great,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
while i'm pretty sure that the excursion to hot doug's took longer than the flight from dc to chicago, it was definitely worth it and tasty to boot. after reading tons of glowing reviews and viewing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, obviously everybody and their dog has reviewed this place and loved it. I have NEVER had anything bad there, the veggie dog isn't the best, but everything else is fan-f-ing-tastic.My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is no ordinary hot dog place. I'm just in love with what they are doing here. It's like raising the lowly hot dog to an art form. It's such a fun little joint. The people who work here really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a year since my one and (sadly) only trip to Hot Doug's, but I continue to proselytize to everyone and anyone that I can corral into conversation, regardless of the topic. I came down...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I played hooky from work and hit Doug's. The place was hopping at 10:30 a.m. Because they close at 4 p.m., we never really have an opportunity to go. And we'd drive by and see a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As of this review, I've only been to Hot Doug's once. It took me almost a year to try this place out after I moved to Chicago, and at that point, the hype was out of this world. Imagine a year of hype...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why is this place so freaking awesome that they get to close at 4pm! AHHHHH sucks for me! I can't wait the day that I'm so amazingly good at something that I can close freaking early and still have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love how this place has $8 hot dogs and they get away with it... I've even tried a few of their special dogs and honestly speaking... I never thought I'd pay more than $2-3 for a hot dog... no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An hour wait...nothing is worth an hour wait. Here's what I tried after being thoroughly annoyed.Uber Garlic Pork Sausage with Sweet Curry Mustard, Vintage Van Gogh Cheese and Roasted Garlic ClovesThe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's really nothing to say that hasn't already been said. The hot dogs and duck fat fries are easily worth the wait. I had the gyros dog and lamb with harissa and haloumi cheese. Both were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! I wish it was open past 4pm...I don't live or work anywhere near the restaurant so going to get Hot Doug's is only possible for me on a Sat...I had the blue cheese pork and gyro dog...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obligatory Hot Dougs review time. How have I waited four years to try this place? Honestly, the thought of a 45 minute wait to experience Doug Sohn's sausage creations had me mighty skeptical. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!! Something about cylindrical meat in a casing that tastes soooo good. You have to try the Elvis. It's by far the best thing they offer. A must for any hot dog aficionado or just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome sausage combinations. I will say it again. Awesome sausage combinations. I wanted to order the whole menu because Doug has put together great encased meat concoctions. I waited outside in an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Huge selection of dogs and sausages, served with a creative twist. The "Elvis" (polish) with perfectly grilled, and topped with caramelized onions, relish and mustard. The duck fat fries are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to give my additionial stamp of approval to this place. We got there on Saturday morning around 11, and waited in line for under an hour (with smiles on our faces) and were eating our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sounds like everyone pretty much summed it up. The food is delicious, for what it is.The people love this place.The food is delicious.The line is around the block. Best time to go in the afternoon on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat.... EVER. Ok, so maybe I just love hot dogs, but this is seriously one of my favs. I take as many out of town guests to this place to truly experience the Chicago dog...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did indeed break a several year vegetarian streak to eat a rattlesnake sausage here. I regret nothing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost hate to give Doug's such a good review, for fear that it will become too over crowded... but fear not - Doug, himself, keeps it running smooth and just an over all AWESOM place! My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously - just read the other reviews and check out the specials page on their website. I go every Saturday at 10:30am sharp.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
