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Pink's Famous Chili Dogs is a four star restaurant in Los Angeles. This is a great place. This popular restaurant has been serving up affordable meals in the La Brea neighborhood for the last 60 years. It's known for its hot dogs. It's been awarded the Best of Celeb Hangout and Best of Late-night Dining awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This place features breakfast and lunch. This place is open late.
1.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said that hasn't been said already? Except maybe, the next time one of my tourist relatives or co-workers comes to the Southern California area and whines about coming to this Death Trap...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok a year ago I would have wrote: meh totally overrated hot dogsbut lo and behold amid the Kogi truck phenomenon and and allthe jaded locals I found something delicious at Pinks !! POLISH BACON...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A Hollywood Legend since 1939... That would make Pink's Hot Dogs 70 years old and a senior citizen. This is your grandmother's hotdog. Historically long lines with walls covered in autographed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had seen this place on the food network about a billion times so when i was in hollywood recently my boyfriend and i decided to try one of these oh so famous hotdogs.i got a chili dog, he got a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok every thing is not good here but the chili bacon dog is a must. Thats my favorit. there's 2 ways you can do it . Bacon crunchy or not crunchy. I'll probably dive down there agian when i'm in town.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only come here if you're in the neighborhood and its NOT Friday or Saturday night, not worth the wait. Its a Hollywood landmark so its cool seeing all the celeb pics on the inside of this shack. If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes yes... long lines. Yes yes... tourist hot spot. Yes yes... they are just average hot dogs. Sure... but I'm not here to talk about the dogs, which have been talked to death. I'm here to heap praise...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We heard about this place on one of the food network television shows so we decided to try it out while we were visiting Los Angeles. We figured that if they have such a long line it must be great....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's? Why is it called Pink's It should be called Brown's for the excrement it serves. We had a burrito, and a hot dog. They were both so bad. The hot dog has a slathering of feces-colored chili on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Third time here and it's always at least a 45-minute wait. Service is pretty fast. It's just the amount of people in line that makes it a long wait. There are times when the food just doesn't seem...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it. get there when it opens. thrilled that it still is so busy after all these years. have had better hotdogs with chilli but will always frequent this hollywood landmark. highly recommend. love...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
O-VER-RATED. got here right at noon on a weekday, so we didn't have to wait as long as expected. ordered the martha stewart dog, a guadalajara dog, a slaw dog and chili cheese fries. wasn't a huge fan...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I admit.. when I first heard about Pink's, I couldnt wait to try it. I guess its the perfect touristy thing to do but as a resident of LA, I say "NO WAY." Pro'sIf you are visiting... its an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The line is too long.What?! An hour for a hot dog?Yet...it does taste great.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I've been to Pink's more than a few times now, and every time I go, I keep hoping for a better experience...but everytime I go, I am disappointed.By the time I ordered, I had been waiting in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A landmark and a over rated hot dog ;) It is just a hot dog you know.... If you plan to drive down here purly on the basis of taste forget it. However if you've never been, enjoy a conversation piece,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'd give it three stars because i hate the wait but i love the ny dog and the lord of the rings so much i have to grant it 4. but the lines and wait are ridiculous most of the most
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mehh... I enjoyed my hot dog, but I do not understand the hysteria.When I moved here, everyone told me, in an excited voice, "you have to go to Pink's!"I was on my way to look at some craigslist...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, so, so, SOOOOO overrated. The only time I'll submit to having Pink's is when the line is short, so that means fairly never, but I happened upon a short wait on a recent Wednesday. Ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, just because somethings been around for ages and is an institution doesn't mean it's worth visiting. Chino Prison is an institution that's been around for a long time but i don't see lines of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK so I came here with family while on vacation. We were exploring Hollywood blvd. I kept eyeing this sushi spot on the top floor of the mall but held out because my family was so adamant that we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is an LA institution and a landmark, that alone warrants 3 stars for surviving the test of time in a city where the morning headlines are yesterday's news. Considering this, ppl keep coming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay - the hot dogs are okay. But just okay. What isn't okay about this place??? THE LINE!! I'm sorry, but the people that wait in that hour long line for a hot dog that is just average...are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Of course, it's a tad bit far from my house, but for me it's worth the 40 minute drive (I drive fast). When my friends and I are bored at 10:30PM on a weekday, we head over...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had to go there just for the experience. Didn't really like the dogs.. I've had and can make better. Probably won't go back! Line was crazy too!
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink is a perfect example of a virtuous self-fulfilling prophecy. You go there expecting a GREAT Hot Dog and in line you wait so long, build up hunger and end up eating a GREAT Hot Dog. This isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just because something is an L.A. landmark doesn't make it GOOD.Maybe because you have to wait in line for so long the groupthink sets in... boy, I'd be an idiot standing around THIS long for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As an LA native, I've only been to Pinks twice...the second time only to take my boyfriend because he had never been. The line is horrible...it takes about an hour to get your food, and the hot dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best hot dog I ever ate!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How much of a meathead do you have to be to stand in line what? ..... ....85 minutes for a dog?I came here once after shooting hoops with a friend at nearby Poinsettia Park. We were both hungry. He...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Pink's.You are very very tasty and I'm a big fan of coming to you on say a Tuesday at 3:30 in the afternoon, when the line is only 7 or 8 people deep. Otherwise I steer far far far away from you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Funny I don't even remember the hot dogs but if it was that good I would of remembered. IIRC Echbach's in torrance makes their weiners not really sure but from what I remember it is German type...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I HATE THE LINE! BY THE TIME IT'S YOUR TURN TO ORDER, YOUR STOMACH HAS ALREADY EATEN ITSELF!Pros:-You can make your own hot dogs or choose one that is already on the list. -Cheap price-Servers have a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time coming to Pinks. I decided to come again with my friend who insisted on visiting Pinks because of the history involved and must see place if you come to California. I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"babies, i can't even tell what's pastrami and what's bacon in here!" said my boyfriend halfway through his bacon burritto dog, with added pastrami."huh? i want more chili cheese fries!" i replied....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I fell for this hyped up hot dog stand a couple of months ago. I guess I got lucky since I only had to wait 45 minutes in line. I'd say their chili dogs are good at most. Certainly not spectacular...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended only if you want to cross a "landmark" off of your to eat at list.Hype, Hype, Hype, and then the line.Waited for 30 minutes for two dogs. Those two dogs that have nothing on Nathans in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the America The Beautiful (12" dog, lettuce, tomato, bacon, pastrami) and my girlfriend ordered the Ozzy Ozzborne. It was all pretty average. Don't get me wrong, the hot dog was good, was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived around 6pm on a Friday expecting to be turned away by the long lines but we waited like 7 minutes. Which was totally awesome because the first time I went there, we waited more than 45...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks! It's the kind of place I would love... in theory. Unfortunately in practice, there are several things that aren't working in Pink's favor:1. The HYPE. Before you even get to Pink's, you hear...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pinky, pinky, pinks. I don't care if it's 12 noon on a Tuesday, 6 pm on a Friday or 1 am on a Sarurday night, there is always at least an hour long wait for this place.Come on now, I love hot dogs as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most people are saying there was a long line and usually there is every time you drive by this place its down the street. But luckily for me, I didnt have more then 10 people in front of me.I do not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What's the fascination? I don't get it. The dogs here suck. Plain and simple. Get a real dog from a stand w/ bacon wrapped around it. I'm not going to get into trying to find parking and then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over rated. Maybe not on yelp, as the average is only 3 stars, but the general reputation of the place and why it receives so much rave is beyond me. I get the whole LA landmark ideal, but when it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty damn good at night...when it's more fresh I guess. The hot dogs have a snap to it and the chili dog with kraut is a killer for me. I love that. I haven't really tried anything else but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chili cheese dog with sauerkraut at two AM!!!!! Don't judge me!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The hot dogs are definitely not worth the 1 hr 30 min wait.... Why does it take so long to just put a hot dog together!? The line moves extremely slow...They do have a large variety of hotdogs with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate hot dogs!!!!! But I love pinks!!! I would never wait in line (at least not one longer than 5min.) for any hot dog but if you hit it right or just go for breakfast than no problem. We happen to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For all the people that live in LA, I am sure that everyone has seen the line at PINKS. Yesterday i was driving by the line was short, and what a better chance to try to ALL Famous PINKS Hot Dog.What...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Hot Dogs are Ok... it's all hype! People get curious from seeing the long line and think it's really good.. Pink's name their hot dogs with cool names.. that's about it..
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great! I had the New York dog but it was a turkey hot dog. Tasted very fresh! Great place for lunch
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this review should be a 5, but im giving it a 4 because its HIGHLY unhealthy.this place sells the BEST hotdogs ever hands down, but its a heart attack waiting to happen. all kinds of movie stars and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, Pink's is definitely about the hype factor. Lot's of celebrities go there apparently, and their walls are covered with autographed pictures to prove it. It's one of those tourist-y...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These were the best hot dogs I've had since childhood. I passed by and saw a huge line and smelled the dogs and I couldn't resist. I'm still thinking about the next time I'm going to eat one!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll guess I should start by saying I'm not a big fan of hot dogs. That being said, I still think this place is an overrated fad-LA place. The people I went with (obvious hot dog lovers or likers)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from out of town, and saw this place on the Food Network, we decided to try it. The hotdogs and sausages were good. The hotdogs are less salty than your regular dogs. You can have them in many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place a lot, and I have waited 45 minutes to order once. There is a bit of a hype, but I love that this place has been there for decades. Is near all the studios, and you can see...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Someone hyped it up for me so I was initially disappointed, but in retrospect.... yes... that was a very good hot dog.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing but hype! First you have to stand in a long line and for what? Just an average hot dog. I am glad we came by and tried this place. I am not saying it's bad, but I have had much better dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
100% about the experience.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
pinks what happened you used to be good last couple of times mediocre greasy chili sauce store bought buns hot dogs that have been sitting all daynot good not good at all the lines are stupid and not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the hotdog was good but my cousin and I waited in line for over 2 hours ive experienced other good hotdogs in la and personally i like the hotdog carts when you get out of the club on the street more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is again one of those places you gotta try. Honestly its the experiance and history that makes it work. All the differant dogs named after actors and celebs is kinda fun but I always go with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't hate me but I'm from LA and I like Pink's. It's a good hot dog. I just get the regular chili dog. It's yum. ps. I would never wait in that long line for a hot dog, though. If I waited a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why write a review when this place has so many already, but I'm just a regular guy that wanted to share my opinion with the community.The dogs are the best: slightly "crispy" shell, and oh so yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that I never eat hot dogs. I probably have eaten maybe 3 hot dogs in the past decade. I think they're insanely unhealthy and just not delicious enough to warrant the decrease in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Hot Dogs in the whole wide world!Whenever we're in the neighborhood we will stop by there; enduring the long lines and all. The wait is worth it!Love it, love it, love it!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the place is notorious for celebs and having a long line, the food is pretty standard--not too great. The hot dogs have no "special taste" and the toppings make the hot dog too massive to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Famous for all the wrong reasons. Kind of like a celebrity that went downhill. You know who I'm referring to. There's a lot of hype around this spot for no apparent reason - let me break it down...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think i with really high expectations because the line for this place is always CRAZY long. Anyways my hotdog was good - just no where near the hotdog i thought i was going to eat. They have a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First visit. The reputation of this place precedes it. I did notice the establishment was pretty clean and orderly. I shared a pastrami dog burrito and onion rings. I hoped the food reflected it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing Pink about this place is your bowel-movements after you eat their chili-cheese dogs! As soon as I got home I found myself sitting on the toilet slumped over as if I were in the fetal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i don't know what special is in this place.. their hotdogs taste like their wrapped in plastic
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good spot to go to if you're craving a chili dog. I came here a few weeks ago with my gf. We ordered the American The Beautiful Dog, Chili Bacon Chili Dog, Ozzy Dog, and a Chili covered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it wrong to share a wiener between friends? My buddy and I agreed to have a taste of each others wieners this morning at Pink's. 10:30am hot dog breakfast was the plan....perfect time by the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is more than a fast food meal, it is an experience. It is good (not great) grub. That said, it is (probably) not the best hot dog you will ever have. It is not the cleanest place. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been hearing about this place from friends and TV for a while, so we had to see what all the hubbub was about. Why would this place be "soooo great" to so many. I mean, how can you beat the $1.50...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
meh, this place is overrated. i mean the hot dog was good, but not good enough to wait an hour and a half for it. i ordered the spicy polish dog. i think it was the best one out of all the hot dogs my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
shall I pile yet another review to the over 1500 reviews already listed? Of course I will! So, argueably one of the most famous hot dog joints in the nation I knew that on this last trip to L.A.,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Completely overrated. General store hot dogs in Chicago and NYC are much better. This may be a LA staple, but it certainly doesn't merit the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow this is what a new York dog use to taste like. The chili is worth the 90 minute wait. Skip the fries.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two hour wait for a hot dog worth it? Hellllls yes! If you're in the mood for some fancy shamncy hot dogs and are willing to wait in the longest line in the world this is the place to be. The line...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its all about the snap. And if you hadn't heard you will wait. If hot dog nostalgia is for you come to pinks. Since Pink's is located in Cali you do have the option to put avocado on the dog.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I eyed down Pinks for a year before making the move to eat here. Caught the stand on a Saturday with a do-able line, so thought why not. I got a chili cheese dog with mustard...it was meh maybe not so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
all right ya'll if you want a great time to go to pink's where there is no immense line that wraps around the antique shop...GO AROUND 5-6 pm. there is usually a little line, but not as bad as usual...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I use to come here with the boys when we were in town. We would stop a pig out on the chili cheese dogs and chili fries. I would live to bring the wife and kids here so we could all pig out. I will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What to say? I came here for lunch, so the line was definitely shorter than all the other horror stories posted before me. It was maybe a 10minute wait at most? So in terms of wait time, I wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Consider these points:1. I love the hot dogs here; the quality and toppings and variety are all outstanding. 2. I love the look, and style, and history of the place (especially the hilarious rumor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BY FAR THE BEST HOT DOGS IN LA !!! You could eat here for a month and not have the same thing twice. Well worth the line.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd wait 2 hours for a roller coaster, or a great movie. But not a hot dog. Granted, they are good dogs. But they're not 2 hour wait good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What to say about this place that hasn't been said. With over 1,500 reviews, this has to be the most reviewed place in Los Angeles, or one of them. The long lines, the food, the service, everything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
# 1 I love Pink's hot dogs# 2 I cannot believe what this place has become, as long as it has been around and as many people who now visit you would think they would expand. # 3 If you are a cop...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking is pretty painful. I personally think the lot is a bit small & packed, but there's always the parking meters on the streets. Ended up paying $2 for parking & walking for quite a distance, for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I got myself the "Huell Howser Dog", yes I am a big fan of his. Pink's Hot Dogs, who hasn't been here? I've been here several times, in long lines and in not so long lines. You got to give props to a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Living in LA all my life and never have gone to Pinks is something most say I should be ashamed of. Well I beg to differ. After hearing all the rave about this place, I decided to go one night. While...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I did it. I was driving by Pink's Hot Dogs en route to a Steely Dan concert at the Gibson Amphitheater and decided it was time to see what the buzz was about.The line wasn't incredibly long, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an LA landmark. Everyone and their mother knows about Pinks, which ends up becoming one of their downfalls. My boyfriend is in love with their hot dogs and would probably have them...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest, don't you hate when people say that.. Well, to be honest I never really liked hot dogs. I remember eating one at the Bronx zoo when I was 12 but, when I got older and heard the stories...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whats so special about this place?!2 hour long wait...had the mushroom dog and the guadalajera one too!it was alright period. taste like any other hot dog!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With this review I'm going to take a moment and venture back in time to the days when I used to eat meat.... (about 9 months ago)....I feel like a crack fiend talking about my days as an addict...My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks is an LA thing that you are required (by law I think) to go to at least once.Unless you go at an odd hour like 9 AM on a Tuesday, expect to see a long line that is constantly growing. It's hard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't all that impressed by Pinks. :: ducks quickly and watches for flying shoes::I grew up in LA and always heard people raving about Pinks. Pinks this, Pinks that. What's so good about Pinks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, not doubt the hotdogs are better then average but that damn line kills the whole experience! 2 hours? Please, not worth the wait, I had it once I dont think I will ever be waiting in that line...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had pink's less than 24 hours ago and Im already craving for it!Not to mention this is fattening, but totally fun.I went to Pinks last nite for my 1st time since Ive been craving a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's Hot Dogs are DELICIOUS - but I feel that it does not live up to the hype.Basically, Pink's is a well-known restaurant that specializes in hotdogs and other fast-food style snacks. Being a L.A...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as a hot dog place goes, this placed rocked. I did have to stand in line for an hour though.The family got a couple of different kind of hot dogs and I personally thought they all rocked. If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've got paradise on call, its ours, its ours!She got a little taste and she wants more, some moreeeWe run LA...at PINK'S HOT DOGS! - Ya Boy (We Run LA!)At the beginning of our waiting journey, me and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You haven't been to Los Angeles until you've stood in line with the throngs of tourists and locals and grabbed a hot dog at Pink's. On the Saturday afternoon we visited, our wait was a mere one hour...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want good eats, a piece of L.A history and to possibly see some celebs.....then go hit of Pinks Hot Dogs. My fave is the Guadalajara dog. Soooo good! But they're all great. True it's a long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They've kept their prices low, which is good considering they have never spent it on EXPANDING. You should only go there on off-hours because otherwise the lines isn't worth it--all the tourists!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't say anything bad about their dogs. It was good. Not "wait 2 hours in line good" but "good".
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Pinks, how I love thee. Pinks is filling. Pinks is fattening. Pinks is GOOD. I can't believe I waited in line for 2 hours for it...but you know what, it's always worth it. I was highly entertained...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks certainly lives up to the hype. The only reason I give it a 4/5 is the obnoxiously long lines especially in the wee hours of the morning!My favorite dog is the Millenium Dog. Gobs of chili and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they came to USC's carnival and i heard a bunch of people making it such a big deal; they made it seem like in n out : hamburgers, pinks : hot dogs....gave it a shot. i ordered a turkey hot dog,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Pink's on a Saturday evening, summer of 2008. The line was already 100 deep by 6PM. By the time it was our turn to order it was 7:10PM Yes, we waited this long to throw away our money for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ok pink's-we won't fault you for a 2 hour wait for one of your hotdogs- because I know too well this is a tourist trap and every guidebook points people in your direction( i'm still at a loss as to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK for those of you who think these hot dogs are worth the wait......think again. unlike the lucky few on here who only had to wait 30 minutes to an hour were lucky.....we had to wait almost 2 hours...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes people, legend has it, that this is the most popular place to have a famous doggie...very true!!!They are fresh and made to order, so anything goes, whatever you want on them, you got it!!!There's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good hot dogs, but not worth the wait. Expect to wait between 30 min and an hour before your order is taken because the lines are extremely long here. However, the actual sausages and hot dogs are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I hate waiting 30 minutes in line to get a damn hot dog, I can't say anything bad about the food. I hate you Pink's for being delicious. Still, after 70 years of business you'd think they'd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
waited 2 hours in line.. the eating area isn't big enough and you dont want to take a hot dog to go.. it'll get cold quick.. not many of the employees there can understand exactly what you're saying...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two in the Pink...Jeez, what can I bring that hasn't already been brought. Went there with the old lady on our way to Roscoes. I seen it on Travel Channel or suhtin and figured we'd give it a shot....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fuck the haters, bra.i get the veggie dog, though i'm only a vegetarian most of the weeks.i don't ever have any problems here* and i like looking at the pictures.*except one of the workers told me and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Holy overrated-ness Batman!!!!The hot dogs are pretty average. priced moderately....But those who wait in line 30 mins to an hour thinking they're gonna get a delicious dog will feel cheated. Sure the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I have nothing nice to say, I generally say nothing at all. But after seeing the staggering volume of Pink's reviews (1,500 and counting), I felt that it was my moral obligation as both a hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
LOL at least the ratings on this place are closer to reality than the overrated hype in the media. It's a hot dog for pete's sake. And even at that level not that great. I recall the chilli dog...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ive been eating at pinks for a while...if u havent tried pinks then u are really missing out...wide variety of chilli dogs...very long lines but the wait is worth it. prepare for a food coma
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paid another visit at 3am on Saturday.There was still a line and we stood for a little over an hour. But we met a few interesting people, which made the time fly by. This time around, my buddies and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is really good after the bars get out because it's incredibly greasy and just plain junk food-y. Everyone gives it a mediocre rating because it's nothing "special" (uh, doy - it's hot dogs with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Still the same... but this time i tried the "Lord of the Rings" hot dog which has onion rings and bbq sauce. The meat hot dog is totally better than the tofu hot dog but still nothing amazing. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a long line, but it's a part of the experience. I love going late at night talking to random drunk strangers.Their dogs are all delicious and totally worth the wait and its price. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went at around 11 at night and waited with my group for about 45 minutes to order. The line was moving slow because the owner at the register is very nice and was greeting every customer and making...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
- 100 minute wait in line on a Saturday night.- got chilli cheese dog & guadalajara dog.- it was good, but not the best hot dogs in the world. - it wasn't worth the wait in line.- alcohol pink's =...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but not the best. I love their New York dog. It comes with chilli, bacon, tomatoes, onions, and mustard. They also have a good selection of retro sodas. If they had a shorter wait, more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
45 minute wait was not worth it for this over-hyped hot dog. i didnt know there were so many ways to top a hotdog and overprice it. it was just aittttttteee but nothing special to me. wouldnt be back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hot dogs are good, but a little too greasy. It's good to have it once in a long while. The chilli isn't the best I've tasted. The wait is a bit long, so it is best to hit the place up on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat at Pink's Hot Dogs about once a month. Sometimes the wait can be up to 2 and a half hours. I would avoid going during the weekend or in the evening. I think its perfect for lunch - shorter wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got here on a Friday night at around midnight and the line went around the block. We waited for about an hour, but honestly as far as hot dogs go, well worth it. I got the Ozzy with the polish sausage...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to come by when the wait was only 15 minutes. It took me a long time to decide what I wanted and I believed I ended up settling for the Ozzy one. It was really quite delicious. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Costco Hotdogs are much better. 7-11 Dogs are much better. With the Mulholland Drive Dog I was left disappointed, nauseous and unsatisfied. But... high five for lasting 70 years.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wait to order was only 20 minutes, but that's because it's Friday at 11 a.m. My excursion to Pink's started when my friend Cindylu's blog asked "What is a 'must' go&see place in your city?" when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going here for a hot dog, you should know that you are going for the experience/tourist attraction. It's one of those things that you just have to do when you are in LA...It's fun to do...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Chili Cheese Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting the hot dog to be pretty amazing...afterall I and others wait in ine for a nice amount of time...but ite was okay...ive honestly had better. However, the chili cheese fries are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me there because we were going to the club late night. It was 11pm and line like crazy. We were in the line for 30 minutes and then we got hot dogs for 6$. I think for a small hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is not worth the wait, but in all fairness, no place is worth that wait. I hate to punish a restaurant for its success, but it's true.If you somehow manage to catch Pink's without a line, stop...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Someone said it before. It isnt worth the wait other than being able to say you've eaten there, a hollywood landmark. Seriously, we waited almost an hour to get to order. To waste a full hour waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really do not want to say bad things about this hot spot. Its been here for yeeeeaarrs! But I still have not found a dog hut that can wow! me. If the line is what fools people, then check out Costco...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED.i mean, if you live in or near LA you MUST HAVE heard about pinks right?i tried this place for the first time back in third grade.i did not enjoy the dirty loud hollywood atmosphere at all....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
by the beard of Zeus!!!! this place was worth the 1 hour wait in line. I got the ozzy dog that i kept hearing about. Amazing hot dog. if you love hot dogs i highly recommend this place. i cant wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Does this place have the most reviews out of any place in LA? Crazy!I'm not going to say anything new but I do want to document my experience here, it being so famous and all. 1.5 hours wait at around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is a nice place. The staff are friendly, courteous, and they really do try to take care of you.However, I feel that a 2 1/2 hour wait for what they serve at the price they serve it at - is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow what a good and cheap place to grab food at all hours of the night !
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here with some friends the other day since I always wanted to see what's the big hype about this damn hot dog place. Like seriously, what was so great about just hot dogs?!Boy, was I wrong....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's Hot Dogs are definitely worth the wait AND the heartburn. The first time I went I only ordered the chili dog with nacho cheese because I had eaten a couple hours before going. I always told...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in LA all my life and I've always known about Pink's and I knew people who had gone and all were mixed reviews. Most were negative. If you don't mind standing in line for a hot dog you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woohoo! As good as it gets!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One and a half hours in line, dollface.That's what it takes if you want to make it to the front, and that's not even a busy day for Pink's. It's one of the few times in life where you can be an adult...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Total garbage. Hour wait for boring hotdogs. The hotdogs themselves all have a tough, thick, chewy skin that makes eating them uncomfortable, and they are served on a cheap, tiny bun. I got a dog...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times. Recently, I came here because we were watching Food Network and we had the urge for that late nite craving of good hot dogs...and off we went. I've never been there that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like most others, I had to try this place since I was in LA. I really wanted to like this place. After all who doesn't like a good dog.After standing in line for 2 hours (yes, you read that right) i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mehh it was good, but it is not worth waiting hours in line for a simple hot dog... it's one of those places where you have it once just for the experience, might as well try it if you are in the area...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wurstkuche is better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What!? Only three stars for Pink's? Pink's is getting a bad rap. The historic landmark angle aside, these are some seriously good dogs!Go with the Today Show dog if you like both chili and guacamole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in LA all my life and finally decided to try Pink's HotDogs. My two kids were very excited about driving to Hollywoodand trying these famous hot dogs that they have seen on television...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm... Pink's. I tried this place because my cousin from the Philippines actually has heard of it. When she came to visit here in the states she wanted to go. Ever since then I've been hooked. Only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i guess the place is good because the hot dogs have a variety of ingredients and it's a famous landmark or whatever. but the line is TOO LONG! i waited about an hour and a half. and of course, by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just came here today for a late lunch. I probably waited about thirty minutes in line which is not bad at all. I got the Lord of the Rings dog (hot dog with bbq sauce and onion rings) and my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met up with a friend last Friday for lunch. I didn't think there would be a long line, cuz it's lunchtime. Boy, was I wrong?! Maybe it's summer and it is a tourist hot spot after all. Lucky for me,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
highly overated hot dogsit's pretty average to me
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One word: OVERRATED. Totally not worth the wait! Yes it is the "LA thing to do" but spend your time doing something else. We did it because we fell into the tourist trap. I ordered the Chili dog...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
at first i was like ..wtf is that huge line for?!then i waited in the line for an hr..got the chicago polish dog.....it was like heaven exploded in my mouth.lolthey have hot dogs with pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best hot dog I have ever ate. If the fries and ranch were better they would have gotten 5 stars. We waited in line for more then an hour, and I must say it was worth the wait. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend took me here for the first time one day after work. The line really wasn't all that long.I do remember taking foreeeeeeeeeeever to decide what to get. I just wasn't sure. I finally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to this place once, and i live down the street. the one occassion i decided to stop by was due to the absence of a line whatsoever...(ok maybe 4 people, but not the usual 100). i ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In our early dating days, and in attempt to impress me, my oh-so impatient boyfriend accompanied me to Pink's where we stood in line for 2 hours (NO JOKE) for some hot dogs. Historical value aside,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to go with the consensus; Pink's is a tourist trap, the place everyone thinks they should go at least once just so they can say they went. But you won't catch me waiting in the hot sun over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't fall for the hype. It's just a regular hot dog with a ton of different toppings. We came here after a night of clubbing Hollywood and the line was literally 150 people long, but moving quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! It's a great hot dog, for a great price.My favorite is the Italian Sausage. Simple, but delicious.The only downfall is the line. But to be honest. Everyone's stoked on them anyways, that it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I like Pink's.No, I'm not a tourist.Their dogs are pretty good; they have a thick chili and I LOVE their onion rings- probably my favorite thing on their menu. Oh, and Orange Crush in a bottle....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really like this place...i don't know if it's worth the wait, but luckily i only waited 20 min cuz usually people wait 45 min to an hour. i got the martha stewart hot dog...really good, but very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got here on a Monday night around 845pm.. waited an hour before ordering. Line wasn't that bad and def worth the wait.I ordered the OZZY dog which had guac, onions, cheese on top of a spicy dog. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So were in West Hollywood, me and my sancha and were hungry so we said hell why not have what we've always wanted PINKS! Well The line was 1 hour long!! 1 freaking hour !! I was Hungry and Getting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back from Pink's and I must say, this visit experience was much more better than the previous one. I ordered the mushroom swiss dog and it was delish. I like how the hot dog is very thin yet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's has good hot dogs, but the line for a hot dog is just too long of a wait. Last time I was at Pink's I waited half an hour for a chilli dog, and was hassled by a hobo. The food was good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's hotdog heaven... but one thing: you HAVE to get the polish dog (spicy or not)! or else your two hour wait will be a disappointment.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chilli cheese dog heaven.The last time I went to Pinks I didn't even bother to wipe my face,I ended up licking cheese sauce from my hand and it was GOOD.I was not embarased as I saw other eager,hungry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's Hot DogsSo many reviews of Pink's...so many. Ideal greasy food when you need the munchies during the late night hours, but how does it rate among hot dogs, when you're sober and just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING WARNING WARNING!do not eat the vegan dog!For vegetarians out there, Pink has a hot dog for you. The Patt Morrison Baja Veggie Dog (VEGAN). My friends got this yesterday, and it was horrible....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the Mullholand Drive dog baby! Great service, really inexpensive and hella good food, I'll be back! p.s. Keep in mind this is a hot dog stand, people...some of the complaints on here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, perhaps the landmark of celebland. Truly, for tourists, Pink's is a must-see, must-eat there restaurant, but honestly...it's not all what it's cracked up to be. The only 'hype' is the infamous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is LAME!! If you are hungry do not go here because even if you like this place you will die of starvation waiting an hour plus for a hot dog that is not even up to par with a 7 eleven hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
when the booze stop flowing and the late night munchies kick it, especially for that greesy taco or burger, come by pink's and you'll see a flock of people waiting in line to clog their artery with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being in cali we just had to take a trip to the famous pinks. When we got there a little before 2pm the line went into the beginning of the parking lot so it took us a little under an 1hr to pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the hubby suggested we hit this up first on our road trip to Southern Cali and we did. We went around 11ish or so and parked right in the back, no problems. Be careful of where you park, by the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a few times, highly over-rated. People are sheep, what can I say...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fully understand that this place is known, not for their phenominal hot dogs, but for their crazy concoctions. Having said that, I really loved my meal. I don't remember the name but it had bbq...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Realizing this place is a "landmark" (see: tourist trap with the occasional celebrity spotting all for the purpose of getting a write up on TMZ to stir up some fresh conversation more than anything),...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in LA pretty much my whole life and just tried Pink's last night. Waited about an hour on a Monday night at 11pm. As soon as I got to the kitchen area I felt like I was going to puke, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
been here twice and EH. its ok. i recently ordered the bacon chili cheese hot dog. i enjoyed the chili and bacon more than the hot dog. eh i get better ones at costco. but it is an LA spot to try at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PROS:You can finally tell people you ate at "Pink's"It got me full.Cons:1 hour wait FTLFood was messy as fuckInterestingly enough we were able to witness a guns blazing right on the corner as well and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a tourist, I'm sure the line maybe a part of the experience. Not for a local like me. Their food is great, but absolutely not worth the wait. Sometimes I do have cravings, but I think about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good hot dog, has a thicker casing, giving you the snap you desire. It takes forever to get one, so it doesn't hold up to the Dodger Dog. I would not reccomend the chili and cheese, they will tear...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So many people criticize Pink's for having such long lines and no flavour. That's because it's KOSHER (read: won't make you sick).Who cares if the weiners are boiled? If you eat here, YOU WON'T GET...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I just ate Pink's an hour ago and my stomach is not happy with me. Mostly my fault, though... I guess a bacon chili cheese dog and a chili cheese dog and a Coke will do that to you. What can I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so clearly the hotdog was pretty good going down (after long debate I settled on the "Martha Stewart", which is just a mishmash of bacon and sour cream and a bunch of other junk that probably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Pinks recently after not having been there for many a year.What Happened? What were all these weird Hot Dogs they have on the Menu now? Once Pinks could always be counted on to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
PINKS is a hole in the wall, Ma and Pop's shop. I came here after dancing the night out with a friend and decided to eat here. The wait, was LONG. Why? Becuz people scurry their behind to stand in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone must do Pink's at least once. Their hotdogs snap in your mouth when u bite down. If you get honked at while standing in line, don't take it personal, people are just jealous you're getting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
L.A. Classic!
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When you're drunk and you are starving, don't even bother. This place is way overrated.I was lucky when I was able to go here drunk, the line wasn't around the block. I wasn't as drunk as to forget...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you've watched the movie "The Aviator," you will note that the main character makes reference to "that hot dog stand on La Brea." That makes me wonder whether "Pink's" is being referenced to....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Pinks. Why? Not so much because I even remember what the hot dogs taste like. Every time I've been there, it was our last stop post-crawl before hitting the sack. For real...the dogs are pretty...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Pink's I do have a love/hate relationship with you. If your gonna focus on just the food it is great. Large portions of a great hot dog and endless combinations of stuff to put on top. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So not too long ago I went to Southern California with some friends it was kinda late for a sit down place so I blurted out, " hey guys!!! Let's go to Pink's" We had some people from the East Coast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 An extra half for being open so late. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't awesome, either. I should have looked more closely, but it seemed like the dogs were either steamed or smoked. The cook...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, that was a really long line. And it went really slow. And wow, that was a lot of tourists. We had a hot dog craving after hiking around Malibu Creek State Park and somehow ended up driving all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome hot dogs. Not too big but the chili and snap from the hot dogs are to die for. Be ready for a line since ALL tourists come here since it's a celebrity hot spot
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
PINKs is one of the coolest hole in the wall restaurants in all of Los Angeles. They not only have some of the best hot dogs in the world but when stand in line you feel like you're apart of a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You definitely have to check out Pink's at least once. Came here on a Tuesday and the wait was about 45 mins to an hour. It didn't go excruciatingly slow but it didn't go fast, either. Lots and lots...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
terrible tasting food. busy as hell. dirty, greasy, and grungy. the food is terrible but surving the wait is worth one star and bragging about it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody should try this place once. With that said, it is overrated and not worth the wait. Have fun!
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Despite their wide array of various hot dogs, I always get the same thing while waiting in line for pinks. I get the New York dog with Chili. Why the New York Dog with Chili? Because the New York dog...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I waited in line an hour for the hot dog & it was worth it! Anyone whose store is named Pink's is special. The hot dogs are tasty..but you'll be in line for awhile with a bunch of tourists.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Glad I went the one time so soon after moving here, but not worth the wait. Few things costing $5 are worth a 1:45 min wait.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's just a hot dog, people!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I drive up from San Diego for a taste of LA. Granted they are just hot dogs but they are damn tasty hot dogs. The chili dog is a must and so is the peach Nehi soda. Standing in line with all walks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too shabby. This place was hyped a lot by my friend and it was a decent hot dog, but I dunno if the huge line was worth it. Guess it gains a lot of popularity from the fact that tons of stars...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I make a left at La Brea and Melrose to visit my friend in West Hollywood, I see Pink's and its long-ass line and yell, "IT'S JUST A HOT DOG!" My husband thinks we should roll down the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been to this place once after going to the Getty Museum in LA.The wait was pretty long. The hotdogs were pretty decent, not sure if the wait was worth it though.I wouldn't go out of my way to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a long ass lineThere was just a half moonMr. Hungry Gene was on the streets trying to consumeSome dogs for the eve, so I can get some foodJust rollin' in my ride, chillin' all aloneJust hit the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hot dogs in the world. They "snap when you bite into them. been at the same location since 1939, family owned. A great place to take out of town friends. Old hollywood atmosphere. Any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a hot dogger/burger fan...This place will make a clown out of any burger joint! 5 guys, Z burger, any goddamn burger joint out there!And you never know who you'll find stuffing his face with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I probably love hot dogs more than humanly possible...if I could handle the heat I would probably eat a chili cheese dog every day of my life but alas my once boyish metabolism doesn't allow me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love hot dogs. i love pinks hot dogs. ive waited in line to eat their hots dogs in rain, in freezing cold weather, in the hot hot sun for an average of about an hour each time. worth it? OH YEEAH! i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The second most overrated tourist trap in L.A. behind Gladstones. Yes, there was a line, but I wouldn't care if the hot dogs were worth it. My hot dogs weren't terrible, but had no taste. Might as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chili cheese dog was decent. But not one hour and a half long wait type of decent. The polish dog was round and spicy and tasted ok. The chili cheese fries were good. We sat outside and ate behind...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the first time I was in LA, we drove by Pink's several times noticing the long ass line no matter what time of the day is was. just hype or the real thing? Second time in LA, we made sure to hit em...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My impression of pink's is overrated and overpriced. If you haven't been there I think its worth a try. Their hotdogs are definitely creative and very filling. I normally get the plain hotdog with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's may be the most overrated place in LA. There's always a line; but that's only because the workers make hotdogs at a snail's pace. I've been 3 times and my patience ran out 2 of those times....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: heart attack. Needless to say, for most people, Pink's is definitely something you wouldn't do everyday, more likely only once in a while. That being said, once I embraced the fact that the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yeah yeah, the chili dogs are awesome and all that but i just love the cole slaw. it's just amazing. that's all i have to say. i haven't been there in years, but i remember it was something like 85...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering I was in line for as long as her jail sentence, I ordered "the Martha Stewart dog".I learned two things:1)Sour Cream is really good on hot dogs.2)That swindling bitch is a national...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in NY so I went to Grey's Papaya for their famous hot dogs - LOVED them. Came home to LA and thought that we MUST have great hot dogs here somewhere. I went to Pink's, stood in line for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good chilli cheese hot dog. I prefer the slice of american over the nacho cheese. The fries, onion rings, marble cake are nothing special. The three dawg night includes bacon and a burrito instead of...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way over rated....wait is too long
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The experience is better than the hot dogs. The place has tons of character. The people standing in line, the passer-bys, and the hot dog toppings are interesting. The line is ridiculously long.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years and everyone always complains about the same thing. The line is too long and the hot dogs aren't worth the wait. I understand, and agree the line is definitely always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just moved to SoCal and experienced Pink's for the first and more than likely last time. I ordered my "signature" hot dog (hot dog with cheese, relish etc. nothing over the top) after waiting nearly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To start I have to say I'm a Chicago native, I know how a hot dog should taste (and a "Chicago Polish" for that matter) and if you need to do what Pink's does to dogs, you don't like hot dogs. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Got the chilli cheese dog and the spicy polish, plus a side of guacamole.Guacamole was great.Chilli (which came on both dogs) was bland.The standard hot dog is laughably thin and tasteless (this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times. Always have to wait in line. On my most recent trip I got the Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hot dog. OMG! 12 inch jalapeno dog with chili, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came with JT after we tried to go to the Grilled Cheese Invitational but the line was ridiculously long. After one glance, I knew he wouldn't want to stay and wait, but I just wanted for him to say so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, what to say. I expected more than it was. People told me this place was the best. THE BEST. I have to say, i'm sorely dissapointed. If you're ever in the berkeley area, i would go to the Smoke...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to try the famous Pink's Hot Dogs. I went with few people and gave it a good try and ordered a bunch of different hot dogs. All of them fell way short of expectations, because of one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No matter how much goodness one puts on it, a hot dog, is still a hot dog. You can put numerous slices of bacon, cheese, sauces, chili, or any combination of other things on it, but it's still a hot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Dogs!! My favorite is the Brooklyn Dog....yummy yummy for my tummy! Took a star off because the line is always long...no wait let me emphasize that...line is ALWAYS ALWAYS long! If you got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
45 minutes wait for the best hotdogs in LA?? It was alright....certainly not good enough to wait 45 minutes ever again!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loves me some hot dogs! So does George! We chowed down on some seriously heart attack inducing dawgs. He had a chili dog burrito with bacon (the three dog night), cuz everything is better with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST hot dogs on the planet. The wait sucks, but is so worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GUADALAJARA HOT DOG is so so GOOT!!! Thats my recommendation at this rendevouz spot!!Hmmm, Do you mind waiting an hour in line? and getting honk at by the occasional idiot who drives by? One more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unlike that little upstart Sprinkles Pink's Hot Dogs lives up to and exceeds its reputation. I only went twice in my life (I'd go everyday but then again, I don't want a premature death. Hello! Heart...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My Sister and her husband had been trying to get me to come here for ages and I finally agreed. We came on a weekday night so the wait was less than 20 minutes. The hot dog names are pretty funny so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been a fan of hot dogs, but I was willing to give Pink's a try. Did Pink's famous hot dogs manage to change my ambivalence towards hot dogs? Not quite.My friend was craving for Pink's and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's an L.A. institution so it should be tried once and only once. Without doubt the most grossly over rated place in California [followed closely by San diego's Anthonys]. The dogs are just passable,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i prefer papaya king or beverly hills hotel or any baseball stadium to have my hot dogs... but, like people say this is "LA institution"... as pathetic as it can be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well if you like hotdogs I guess you would like this place.It is not healthy conscience.The line was an hour and not worth it. Maybe just to say you have been to Pink's but for hours after my dad,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've tried the Lord of the Rings Dog. I Love onion rings and I love bbq sauce, so I thought I'd really enjoy this one, but I was disappointed in spaz factor and taste. It just seemed blah for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a requisite LA experience to endure once and once only. The so-so quality just doesn't justify the unreasonable wait time. If you're even considering eating here, think of the countless carts...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To me, Pink's DOES live up to it's hype! Everyone should give it a try at least ONCE, but I bet that you will LOVE it if you're patient enough to wait in line....which is usually pretty damn long and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of lines. I'm sure not many people are, but the line that forms around this location is a behemoth compared to what I'm used to. A friend and I got into line hoping to grab dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it makes me poopnothing special overly hyped, the lines suck always. and everything is frozen not fresh but when nothing else is open i always go to pinks so they got mei just sits funny in stomach...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
after eating a chili dog and chili burger for lunch, i went to do the deuce six times afterward. avoid the chili at all cost, unless you like having your sphincter torn apart.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype! An hour long wait for a Dog? You gotta be kidding me, the only reason I give it ** is because we were making fun of the posers from SolCa, l and there were really hot chicks...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They add soo much stuff on their hot dogs, it just isn't a hot dog anymore. It's a oily mess. I would try just the plain old hot dog with nothing on it, but the quality of the meat wasn't even that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Round 2...I visited Pink's Hot Dogs for the first time last month. It as a Los Angeles gots to do hot dog must, and I gots it done. (And no, I don't have bad grammer/spelling). And today, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
LA isn't a hot dog town and Pink's proves this point. Hundreds stand in line for hours to order one of those mushy hotdogs that guarantee a heartburn (if you order them with chili). It is all about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely does not live up to its hype. Everybody knows about Pinks Hot Dogs. Its been on many TV shows and movies. But whats the big deal? There is a loooong wait for this shit. We waited about 30...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok we weren't hungry when we got in line but after an hour we were starving!! Omg the veggie (pat morrison) dog was delicious!! Too much guac tho...made this hot dog a cold dog (whomp whomp!!) Next...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After watching "UP" at the El Capital theater, my boyfriend (who used to live in LA) took me to Pink's :).If you know anything about this place, you've probably heard that there is a bit of a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, I don't know what the hype about this place is all about. I think the Costco hotdog tastes even better! The hotdog I got here was skinny and tasteless. All I tasted was the stuff on top...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Pink's for the past several years, and the hot dogs are amazing! I always get the Bacon Chili Cheese dog (no tomatoes, no mustard) and chili cheese fries (which I have to share...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an absolute joke. Hot dogs are supposed to be grilled, not boiled you idiots! You can put as many dressings on a hot dog as you want, but bottom-line: a crap dog is a crap dog. On top of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here at 2am and saw no line. That is, until we actually got in line and realized that it circles back and forth a little. The wait was bearable for first-timer me, since I spent my time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big meat eater, and I usually don't eat beef; however, my friend and I traveled to L.A. from the Bay area and she wanted to visit Pink's--a local favorite that she hadn't visited in quite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is that if your going to wait in this insane line you better bring a huge appetite and some patience along with it. It is well chronicled how famous this place is due to the star power...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously think this place is over rated...My friends and I waited about an hour to get our hot dogs and since we're from out of town we all decided to "do it big" and order quantities we thought we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am only giving this place a 3 because of the LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG wait. I like the hot dogs but I feel like this place is a touristy trap of sorts. Try it yes, but don't go back very often. It is not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
MOST FAMOUS hot dog place in LA?? ehh... the line was out of control, the parking was insane, and then what do you get? a hot dog you could have made a home. i honestly think that costco has better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has a list of things they want to do at least once in their lives before they die.* Go sky diving* Go budgie jumping* Visit a certain place or country* Find that special "one"* Have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, worth waiting in line. But it is, and can be a long, long line. Maybe, I like this place because I go here only once in a blue moon, about every year and a half or so. Parking can be a pain...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE WASTE OF TIME!!!!! You're going to sit in line for food you could have gotten around the corner at 7-11. This place gets a star for at least being good BUT WHY DIDN'T YOU MAKE MORE LOCATIONS DAMN...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have all kinds of dogs here. The line is long but it usually moves fairly quick. I'm not a big fan of hot dogs but it is always fun to go to Pinks. The last time I got a big old Chicago Pastrami...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks is the steez! I don't ever remember waiting longer than 10-15 minutes in line to get my food, and I've been to Pinks @ least 10x. I love the way that the hotdogs snap when you bite into them....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell is the big hoopla about this place anyways? But I'm happy to tell you that mine isn't pink.And there's only one hotdog that really matters anyway. Mine.
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was horrible. The food comes from bags of frozen premade food. Not what I expected at all. Luckily I love onion rings, so they were alright. But I def. would never go back or recommend it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"The line doesn't look thaaat long...."Yeah right, we waited in that stupid line for almost an hour. For a hot dog. Just a warning for everyone who might be thinking the same thing as us... "the line...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If LA is fake, this is why... They're so busy piling on toppings that they forget what is important is the inside. In their case, a weiner barely resembling meat. A tourist trap if I ever saw one....
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting in line for close to an hour - Listening to pretentious douchebags and hipster scum babble on how they reign supreme... I found that this place is waaaaaaaaaaay over rated.The hotdogs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm from the valley and pink's is a good hot dog stand the lines r not that great but usually go there bye the morning !! thier hot dogs are good and tasty.. no complains from me..
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go expecting too much...it is not worth an hour wait, but it's still pretty good...for a hot dog. This place is not about the dog, it's about the toppings. If you're really curious, I'd say go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, my last time at Pink's was about 10 years ago. I just couldn't figure out why I couldn't recall what they tasted like. Now I know, it's because they suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Good lord, wtf - talk...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the second time I visit Pink's Hot Dog and tasted the hot dog. There were too many people lined up at Pink's as usual for the first time. So, I got in line and waited to try their famous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i have a couple hours to kill... i will go there. the lines are always so long. the best thing on the menu is the pastrami dog burrito. it isn't healthy, but if i need to have one. i will wait in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we stood in line for 3hrs. it was around 11pm on a saturday night. thank goodness the people in line were cool. the hot dog, chili, onion rings and fries were fine - kind of like street fair food. fun...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I waited in line for 35 minutes for a mediocre veggie dog.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So. I've been going to Pink's on and off since high school and frankly the line just keeps getting longer and longer. So minus one star for that. The rest of the stars are for the absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good hotdog
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I were pretty excited about going to this place because of all the positive hype surrounding it. I found it good, but not great.QUALITY: I ordered a stretch chili cheese dog and my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could only figure out what time to get there with less than a 15-minute wait, life would be perfect. But the reality is that the classic wiener establishment will always have a line....a long...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well I have finally had the pleasure of trying Pinks Hot Dogs. I made a last minute trip to Disneyland for my birthday last weekend, I actually booked the hotel Saturday morning after getting off work...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
F THIS PLACE!It's just a hot dog. A bad hot dog. The lines are only there because people have been told "when in Los Angeles, you gotta eat Pink's" NO! You don't. Skip the line, grab some Nathan's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My turkey dog was excellent and the man LOVED the regular hot dog. Good toppings and a fun place to visit in LA.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So what is a vegetarian doing going to a place like Pink's you ask? Well I'll tell you. Ever since I was a kid growing up in Northern California I had heard a lot about Pinks and looked forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Place to see and to be seen. Creative ways of serving a hot dog, but not the best tasting. The place tends to be packed, so expect a wait. Parking was tight, but a breeze. Security guard/valet keeps...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went to Pink's Hot Dogs during my trip to LA. My friends and I waited in line for about 40 minutes to try these infamous hot dogs. I ordered the Rosie O'donnel Dog which consisted of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Final Decision: I prefer Weinerschneitzel.Heard all the hub-bub about this place for years, but never got a chance to try. Got here on an early monday afternoon with a couple of friends and circled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As clouds started to roll in, our Venice Beach plans changed into sight seeing through Hollywood and we noticed that for once, there was literally no wait at Pink's. After always hearing so much about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
im not a fan of chili dogs, and even if i was i dont think this place is worth the wait. my hot dogs were good but not worth the 30 min wait. it is a cool spot to grab food if your in the area, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So much has been said and is known about this place that I don't want to repeat myself.But what I like about this spot, besides it's history and obvious Aura, is the kind of dog they serve. It "snaps"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so when we drove by looking for a parking space I wasn't too thrilled at the ridiculously long line, but what the heck, I'm on vacation so I got nothing else to do. Well, during our hour wait my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to know what the hype was all about when I heard about Pinks on the Food Network. Luckily, I came on a non-busy hour so I didn't have to wait 30 minutes in line just to order. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a historic location, everyone and their mother has eaten here, tons of celebrities, all their pictures on the walls. Barely any seating inside and outside as well. There is always a line...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I knew what I was getting into when I ordered a Martha Stewart (10" dog with mayo, sauerkraut, bacon, and possibly other things that I'm forgetting). But it was still far grosser than...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever there's a line, there's good food ahead. Think about your favorite toppings, and they will put it on a hot dog for you. This 5 stars I am giving it is not based upon the best service, but a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!I can't give Pink's five stars because that would undermine the five stars I give my favorite hot dog place in the whole world, Schenectady's Newest Lunch. But this is a damn good four stars.My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
there are good times to go when you can get in fairly quickly, you have to try different times. i always like mondays or tuesdays after 7p.m. the spicy dog is worth the trip & the onion rings are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After 20 years of living in LA, I finally went to Pink's after hearing so many of my friends talk about how delicious Pink's hot dogs were and how it's worth the wait..blah blah blah. WHAT A...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So if you are craving a rockin hot dog experience then you have to go to Pinks. But remember if you go you are going to have to wait in line for an easy 45 minutes to have that experience. For some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quite frankly (pun intended), way over-rated. One of those places you try just to say you've tried it. The line and wait was waaay too long for "whatever" food. Overpriced too.I did like their gourmet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is called the why I wait in line for Pink's Hot Dogs.Let it be known that I have never waited over 1 hour for it...usually like 30 mins and I think thats acceptable.1. Where can you get a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back Story:Being from Yuma this was the first time I experience Pink's. I did extensive research online(aka Yelp) and knew to expect lines... We left Yuma early and hoped to make it there for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Waited in line for an hour and a half... so by the time we ordered we were starving. Ordered the chili cheese dog and the Brooklyn Pastrami dog. I was happy with my choice. But it's not GREAAT, Oh my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had a chance to eat a famous Pink's chili dog. It is a normal hot dog with a little decoration. It is not a dining place, but a tourist spot. BTW, same "pink" relation, Pinkberry, around the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's kinda overrated, but they do have the best hot dog around. Be prepare to wait for 40 minutes for your hotdog.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the bacon chili cheese dog with grilled onions. It was preeety good. But I don't know if it was worth the hour-long wait or the $5. If it had been a 30 minute wait and $4, I might have given...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently waiting in line for an hour while smelling super tasty scrap meat is a requirement for really enjoying LA in all its glory... because that is pink's. The chili dog is where it's at - and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it! I've been here twice and I don't get why people keep coming here. I see people standing in the rain for a hot dog named after a celebrity. One star is too high of a rating for pinks....
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NO.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars for atmosphere and thats about it. Coming from Chicago this is a tough sell - all they have going is nostalgia - sorry :(
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is another part of Los Angeles that makes it so culturally and idealistically diverse. You come here for the experience, so please wait in line if you see a long line, and get their special...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think everyone should experience Pink's once. The food and service is consistent and the familiar faces make you feel like you never left. Read full report and see pictures at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess everyone should experience Pink's once. Am not a big fan of Hot Dogs, but they some pretty good ones. They have endless varieties. I guess I had to go with the original chili dog. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heard so much about this place from friends who ate here. I had the hot dogs with chili and cheese. Taste pretty scrumptuous, i might say. Almost as good as the hot dogs in the NY, like it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just wish they would hire people that understood english there. I ordered a Huell Howser dog and A coke. The employee said ya,ya. So I thought he got my order right. No he didn't can't understand...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype pinks hot dogs are ok theyre nothing compare to the street dogs wrapped in bacon . The only reason i ate there was there was no line and it was a weekday. My girlfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked out Pink's on Saturday night around 9:30pm and the line was freakin long! I figured that was a good sign, it must be decent.While standing in line, we grabbed a menu and started looking. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have never understood the fascination with Pinks. You are standing in line for one hour to eat a standard 7-11 hot dog for $5.The only time I see lines like that someone is giving out food stamps or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
basically it will be this simple: worth trying once. the line is very very slow so you will probably end up waiting for at least an hour. the air around it as you wait is loaded with the smell of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their chicago polish dog because it has vegie and tomatoes on it to make it lighter. Their chili dogs are most famous but they are actually not that great. My brother ordered the mushroom...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I admit I am a follower. But theres nothing wrong with that if the direction I go leads me to a place, that satisfies my craving of the week and shuts up my always grumbling tummy. So,we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Waited 35 minutes in line on a Sunday afternoon. I was told by several people I wouldn't like it..but I did. I got the three dog night and couldn't finish it. Awesome hot dog, just as good as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't complain. I've never been a huge fan of hot dogs, but the chilly ones were pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the hotdogs were good for what they were. after waiting an hour in line, my wife ordered the spicy polish with onions and chili while i got the infamous 10" chili dog. spicy polish: nice snappy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for trying. I had the bacon burrito dog and that shit was not coo. It just LOOKED like a recipe for mud butt, bubble guts, swamp ass, whatever you wanna call it. It's the sloppy slut of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I came here with some friends and I personally think this place is overrated. I heard about this place from a few friends in LA. I guess it's really famous and the walls are posted with pictures of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving down La Brea, you just can't help to notice the ridiculously long line at Pinks, which literally wraps around the entire building at times... I'm always thinking that these people must be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my 3rd time here or so....i came here for the first time over 5 years ago and i remember LOVING it then. Most recently when i came here, i got the Ozzy Spicy Dog, and i split it with my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The famous Pink's hot dogs! How can you say "no"?I have been there a couple times, and I have always been satisfied. First, there is always a line. And, the line doesn't move really fast, so beware of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
During a trip to Los Angeles...my California friends kept telling me "You HAVE to go to Pinks! The best hot dogs ever!" I remember thinking "It's a hot dog...how good can it be?"Then I WENT to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was shopping on Melrose and, wanting to grab a bite, came across Pink's. Not a big fan of hot dogs in general, but always a sucker for a line of people waiting for food, I joined the line and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The infamous Pink's Hot Dogs of Los Angeles. Pricey hot dogs that taste average with a bunch of toppings added on. The high price is probably because of all the celebrities that have dined there and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we thought it was definitely overhyped. don't thnk it was worth the hour long wait. and because there were so many people, they rushed our hotdogs, and the onions were not as grilled as we wanted.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I took my bro here since he is from out of town. There was a short line b/c we came mid afternoon. I ordered the polish dog which was good but not like mouth watering good. I could go to costco and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MJ's Star : 3Price : Becon Chili Cheese Hotdog $4.65, Chili Fries $3.40 (including tax)
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I ended up checking this place out with my parents because they heard the hype about this place. I was excited by the fact that they have Veggie Dogs available but was left pretty disappointed in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was shocked how good the food was, and I will definitely go back. An hour is a bit long to wait, but 30 min would be fine.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to the local Pacific Theater and catch a movie JUST for the experience of eating a Pink's Chili Dog; no matter how bad the movie, the chili dog made it worth the trip. Several years ago...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is highly overrated. Yes it has a lot of history. Yes a lot of celebrities have eaten there. Yes it's a landmark/tourist trap. Good hot dogs? I guess so. I can't say it's spectacular or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
true, the line is a hooker when you're extremely hungry for some hot dogs in your mouth, but that's the price you must pay for anything delicious, a long long dreadful line. I ordered the Chicago...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pink's Hot Dogs. It's perfect for after hours grub. It just completes the night. Yes, there is always a line but that's because it's delicious. They're hot dogs people and they're actually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know - tourist trap. That's why this place gets four stars, instead of five - the 1 hour wait that I had was a little TOO long but hey, if the place is famous and the chili dogs are good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
chilli cheese me everything! but this thing causes heart attack so be careful. well, i used to go there a lot but i have stopped going because i have grown out of it. the taste is not a grower, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the looks on my friend's faces when they don't know what they ordered and end up with one of those giant, obscene looking sausage things. That alone = 5 stars Also, check out the pic of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't want this to come off as backlash for it being so famous, but really? They are just hot dogs. I get they are a really old and historic establishment and I actually like places that have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just read a bad review about pinks and I can help but stick up for this place it's as though they are family lol. Again I'm from the OC so this is a "Road Trip" place and we absolutely luv this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i worked just two blocks away from pink's for about 7 months, but was never interested in coming here because i'm not a fan of hot dogs and grease. i happened to be in nearby on tuesday and my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lines are ridiculous long all the time! 45 mins to an hr long! If the hot dogs were worth it, but it's not. Prepare for heartburns and overfilled greasy calories. Double the calories if you are there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Last weekend,my friend and i went to Pinks cuz of the great reviews and such. Finding parking suckedass and good luck finding a good parking that doesn't say one hour only.It took us a good hour to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars. If anyone knows of a good time to go there when you don't have to wa
