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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 wait in line for hours please let me know!!Thanks
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im shocked pinks has only 3 stars. ... i mean just look at how many reviews this place has.. anyone who lives around here has to at least try a fuken hot dog! when i went with friends it was after we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines, Artery clogging chili-bacon-guac-cheese-everything covered dogs,Celebrity sightings (as least on the wall), = GREAT FOOD = STUFFED = HAPPY
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a late night on the town and you really want a suicide dog and don't really want to get ill and have to sue the city you may want to come out to Pinks. This is the spot, though you might wait 45...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No thank you! This place is so over hyped. If you like boiled hot dogs with old buns and drippy chili, and a long wait to top it off, Pinks is just the place for you! I have given this place a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good, but after the 1st Pink's experience, I don't think it's worth the ~1 hour wait. You can find better hot dogs in more local places.. I would not recommend driving to LA JUST...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We waited over an hour for a chili dogs, fries, and onion rings. IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT! The chili is great and the onion rings were the best I've ever had. The barbecue sauce is definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more need be said, this is one of the best hot dog stand in the world!
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tasty dogs but i think depending on what you order it a hit or miss. i usually order a simple guac doy but i ventured to try the polish dog last nite and i didnt like it at all!. im from DC, so im...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello..... its a hot dog stand. And one that been around forever! Rate on a curve. For hot dog stands its one of the best, and all of hollywood knows it. And there is no VIP line. I've seen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The experience and hype are much more exciting than the actual meal that hits your mouth. The onion rings were cold and the soda's were warm. The my nacho cheese chili dog was good...but not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's and institution and the dogs aren't bag. Stick to the regular chili dog and you will be happy with the nice snap and hot dog stand chili. Is it worth the line, if you've already been here the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1) Tastes good... for hot dogs.2) Large portion... for hot dogs.3) Big menu... for hot dogs.But I can't convince myself to buy into the hype. Sure, their hot dogs are YUMMY, especially when smothered...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love hot dogs. LOVE them. When I learned about Pinks, I knew I had to go and brave the line. It ended up being one of the worst food experiences of my young life.First of all, for all of their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my opinion of hot dogs before moving to new york: barf my opinion of pink's before moving to new york: barf for star fucking twats my opinion of hot dogs after moving to new york: oooh. tubed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
There is not much to be said here other than what's been said by, oh, over 900 Yelpers. There great mystery, still, after all these years is WHY anyone would line up for overpriced hot dogs that we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my first time here was Sunday and I liked it a lot. The line though I did not like one bit. It took a while for us to finally get up there and order our food. We ended up ordering a Haull's dog and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Hot dog's just the line is ususally soooooooooo long. But ocasionally I will drive by and see like 2 people in line that is the best time to grab a dog;)
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can understand the one star reviews and the five star, the hype almost overwhelms the experience here. If you wait in line for anything this long, you're bound to be disappointed. If you go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The line I avoided for 3 years finally beckoned as I was leaving a BBQ at which I missed the main grilled action. The line didn't look that bad, I've seen it worse. Only by hanging out with P.I.B.'s...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second trip to Pinks and its great! I went simple this time instead of excessive like my first trip. Just a plain old sour crout dog and onion rings. It was 100xs better than before. Lil...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the hype about Pink's, I had to try it. It was a bit over rated but good if you don't mind waiting in line for a dog.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i think the chili dogs here are yummy! i had the chili dog with bacon on top and it was SO yummy. i havent had anything else because its just.. overwhelming. all of the crazy concoctions they have.....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i need to say is the world famous dog and the pastrami spicy dog. game over at 130am!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see the big hype bout this place.I hate the long lines and the trash that people leave around. In conclusion, this is a tourist trap IMHOthen what am I doin here? Im cool like a local
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Pinks,You are an LA Establishment I recommend every Angelino and tourist to visit at least once. There is a charm, an allure about waiting in Hollywood to get a hot dog. But not just any regular...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I passed by yesterday and there was no line so I took full advantage of the situation. I got a "planet hollywood" dog which had mushrooms, bacon, polish sausage, and nacho cheese. BEST DOG EVER!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's may just be one of LA's biggest tourist traps. everytime i have someone visiting from out of town, they always wanna try out Pink's. it is at this point i redirect them to the far superior...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Harry Potter Dog minus the nacho cheese! Lines suck.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wait was over an hour on a weekday. The big question is if it is worth the wait. I would go to this place once for the experience but I don't think I'll come back again. A couple of big problems...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Most people come here because of the hype, and to be honest I wasn't impressed. After standing in line at 2am I finally get my chili dog, ate it, then meh......wasnt worth the wait, maybe I should of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday Night, 9:20pmLos Angeles, CaliforniaSuspects were seen leaving Pantages theatre where Mamma Mia just played. They were then seen parking in the back lots near Pink's Famous Hot Dog Stand....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really really like hot dogs. And I really really like LA history. But I really really hate waiting 3 hours in a line in the cold to eat a hot dog that is just ok. I've been to Pinks 4 times and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you get a 10" dog with 3 strips of bacon, grilled mushrooms and onions AND NACHO CHEESE????????????!!! To die for! Which means, hell yes I'll wait in line for it at 1AM.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Like what's already been said, its simply OVER HYPED.I decided to go to Pink's on melrose because i heard so much about it, its practically a monument in LA. I did not expect it to be the best hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was freaken 2am and the line was long and the air was colder then ice cubes running down your back. I stood in line with a slight hangover only to come for the experience. After an hour or so, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is no reason why Pinks should have a line around the block. Then again, if Pinks didn't have a line around the block, there wouldn't be a reason to go to Pinks.There in lies the rub. Hot dogs,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like a tourist attraction, the lines are always very long. Lucky for me I arrived there shortly after 11a.m so was one of the first few people in line. Frankly, it's overrated. The hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been comin' here since high school and it's always a cool experience. Is it worth the wait? Probably not...that's why my black ass always comes when there is no crowd. When is THAT you ask? Right...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
To wait for 45 minutes for a not so great dog is a one star rating for me...I would not waste my time going to this place ever again...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's because I'm from Chicago, but I cannot figure out why this place is famous! The chili is horrid, the dogs are just ok, and the prices are high.Why would you wait in line for that? Why? The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i wrote a review that praised you about two years ago. You guys got lazy with your fame. so now you are equal to mcdonalds.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i refuse to pay or stand in a 1hr long line for a damn hot dog... so i made my friends do it while i stayed in the car...this is not a place to pot heads, stoners, etc. etc... the wait alone will get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's an experience. If you haven't done it, do it once. It's a greasy chili dog and there's always a line. It's not the best hot dog you are going to have, but it's an LA institution. More than likely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I get why people would come here and like it: you can get a hot dog with a bunch of, figuratively, shit piled on top of it. Hell, I'm a fan of variety and was willing to go along with it (I'm from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about pink what other reviewer say?Yes the lines are very long ranging from 30-1 hr depending on the time u get there. There are various choices of hot dog from regular one to the most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, who would have thought that I would have waited about 25 minutes for a hot dog!!! Well, apparently that's not bad at all given some nights, the line is wrapped around the corner!! Crazy right?!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by at Pink's after visiting the Huntington Library. As expected, the lines were ghoulishly long. After waiting for one hour behind a smooching couple, I ordered the chili dog. Unfortunately,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember seeing this on the Food Network and told myself that I need to check this place out! Parking Lot was very small, often times you will be blocked in! The line was long, but not the worse. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
finally made my way over to pinks, accidentally, in the middle of the week. the line is slightly ridiculous... are there really that many people/tourists in LA that NEED to stop by and grab a hot dog?...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with all the other yelpers that this place is overrated! Its just a hot dog place that throws just about everything you can imagine onto a hot dog and gives it a celebrity name. I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so my boyfriend and I finally came out to Pink's to try it out. We had a long day hanging around downtown L.A. for some things we had to take care, and then a nice day at the Los Angeles Zoo and of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Review based on 1-5 visits.Overrated. Don't believe the hype. People that say they enjoy the food here or love this place are usually pretty dining-sheltered people that live on the outskirts of Los...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not quite of their hot dogs, but their polish sausage and pastrami is pretty yummy! My friends and I usually come here as a joke, when there's nothing to do late at night and someone shouts out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here at 1am, and waited in line for 45 minutes.. WELL WORTH THE WAIT!POLISH PASTRAMI SWISS CHEESE DOG is sooooo good! make sure to get the spicy polish dog though!My friend god the Ozzy Spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The dogs do have a nice skin on them that makes a "snap" sound when bitten into but that is it. Service is terrible, the servers are like robots and don't speak English so they're pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy that this place has almost as many reviews as NOPA in San Francisco! LA loves their hot dogs. I must admit I'm a bit of a hot dog snob. I love me some wieners (how do you not make a hot dog...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the experience but I'm not sure if I shall return.The Boyfriend and I waited around 45 mins to try this much hyped about place. I decided with the Martha Stewart dog (not sure if they still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I possibly say that hasn't already been said? If you're a pasty white kid like me, bring sunscreen. I've gotten burnt just waiting in line. Don't even bother trying to pull into their tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it.I really don't.I mean, there's plenty of other places in town that always have a long line (think Mario's Peruvian), but at least at Mario's the food blows me away. Pink's just makes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If a good time to you is waiting 30 minutes for a heart attack on a bun, wrapped in a tortilla, or deep-fried, then by all means, go to Pink's. I could see it being a godsend on a day you're...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super-hyped and I am sure the locals have a love-hate relationship with this place. I don't care really, I am all about the experience and the food! I actually swung by Pink's because my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Pinks on the food network channel and since I love hot dogs I knew this was a place I had to try. I mentioned it to my boyfriend how badly I wanted to try this highly celebrity publicized hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over hyped! Over priced! Over rated! It's just OVER! I don't get it?! I cringe Every time someone suggests this place. Why wait in line for 30 minutes for a hot dog? A. Every time I get one I am...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i agree with the last two posts, i was also born and raised in LA and i just don't get the hype for that quality and price of a hot dog.Seriously, don't waste your money.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another of the places in LA that, no matter the day of the week or the time of day, there is a line snaking down the block.You'd think that such cholesterol-heavy fare wouldn't do well in LA. You'd be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, overpriced, and just not worth the hype. The hot dog is nothing great and if anything the fries are better than any hot dog they offer. Also, the line is just absolutely ridiculous and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
whatever, you do please do not order the veggie dog - it's probably the worst thing I ever ingested....well, not the worst ever...but up there. The other dogs are ok I guess, it's been a few years...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun experience, especially if you go when there isn't a long wait (off-peak times). The food isn't too pricey, though it's not cheap. There was less variety in the menu than I was expecting for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled here after listening to some insta insta insta at Libertine. This was my first time at Pink's so I was thoroughly researching the menu board. I was confused. I couldn't find a bacon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had the chili dog, and its ok... i thought it would melt my mouth with just all this taste, but it was just ah.. my friend had some kind of crzyness hot dog.. with everything on that sucker.. lookd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Thank gods it's not just me. This place is just not worth 1. the money and 2. the line. I'm sorry, I've lived in this town for ten years and because of the prompting of various friends, have tried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's so much hype about this place that its pretty overrated. I've been here about three times and had to wait in line every time. Its not my favorite place, then again I'm not a huge fan of hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I drove all the way from the OC (yeah, baby) to get to this place. LA is one scary town, i tell you what. (No offense to you LA residents) I waited an hour with my gf; good thing i had my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting in line for 45 minutes I was finally able to place my order. I sat down with my chili cheese dog and the Chicago dog expecting my mouth to be blown away. Sadly, I was disappointed. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A group of fifteen guys and myself had just seen the musical Wicked and decided to further our sausage-fest by seeing Pink's. I purchased $13 worth of food. French fries. Fruit drink. Rosie O'Donnell...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the 1 hour wait. I've had the Martha Stewart, the 3 Dog Night, the mushrooms on swiss, and the classic chili and cheese - so proud to have this fine dining institution here in LA.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Certainly overrated. I think I'm in the 15% of the population who dare speak those words. I honestly don't get it. besides the hype and the "world famous" reputation, I don't think Pink's got anything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you've read any of my reviews, you would know that hot dogs are my thing (at least among my many things). So, of course, Pink's is something I had to try at least once. As expected the wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is a Los Angeles icon. If you're from out of town, state, country, continent... you NEED to come to Pink's to try the amazing food offered there.Firstly, it is closely located to "tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is simply a novelty for me - a landmark, a highlight, a "historic" LA landmark. Today, it serves that purpose well, topped with signed celebrity mugs all over the place. But if you're looking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped.This place is not worth the wait. The bacon-wrapped hotdogs from the vendors outside the clubs are way better, even though its like $3-4 for a tiny hot dog. Those are good. Maybe I would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I, like many others, had written off Pink's as a tourist trap. However, I still wanted to try it out, just to see what all the fuss was about. Last Friday, a few friends and I went to Pink's after a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes a long line is a major turn off... but, after my first taste of the chilli cheese dog, I knew I had to try it again. Even though I didn't have much adventure in trying other things there,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think everybody should experience Pink's at least once in their lives. But two pointers though -- try not to go on a weekend night after 6 PM. But if you must, then try to find parking on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Tuesday night around 9. Line was pretty long (about a 40 minutes wait) and just as long as we made our way out. Maybe the line here doesn't end?The hot dogs and chili fries were pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to eat dinner while on Spring Break. Goodness gracious was the line long! I wish I had known that this place only accepts cash so I could get an hour long wait's worth of hot dogs with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I can't rate pinks on their line, their hamburgers, their burritos, their spicy polish whatevers, all I've ever had the 50 or so times I've been there are their chili cheese dogs with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line was fine, I came with a bunch of hungry San Bernardinoians.I decided to go for a personal creation; polish-pastrami-works-Swiss cheese-buritto.Great of taste, easy to eat (buritto is handy) a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you like condoms filled with lard, this is the place for you! Gross!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the wait in line, and the DOGs wern.t that good when I bit into it.... especially the 12 In Jalapeno DOG.... So, a NO GO from my part...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pinks, you are so smart for not branching out.it makes norcal heads like me drive down justto try your hotdogs. it was about 1130pm whenwe got to pinks. we stood in line til 1am. wow.my bf ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get down to it; like a girl with make up on, this place is deceiving.The hot dog by itself, all by itself is nothing to talk about in it's own right. It's just a typical hot dog, nothing more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still in love with this place. After a long drive down from SF, this was the first spot we hit. I decided not to go big this time like the last with the Planet Hollywood. The Three Dog Night was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frommer's told me to do it.My husband was skeptical.We visited in October, not really tourist season, at around 2 PM on a weekday so the line wasn't that bad.My husband thought they were so good, that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I waited in line for an hour and a half to try these hot dogs. They are pretty good due to all the yummy toppings they put on it and the prices are pretty fair, but an hour and a half in line? that's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it is an LA landmark and yes a lot of celebrities go from time to time, but really... more than an hour wait for a mediocre hot dog? I figured I live in LA so I should at least try it...I went...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointed. I ALWAYS hear about Pink's and decided to try it one day. Not only does parking suck, you wait in a long ass line which gives you the misconception that you will have the best hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard a lot of hype about Pink's and it lived up to none of it. The line is long because the women inside purposefully make the dogs slow when throwing chili and onions on a dog should take 1...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Saturday around noon and the line was all the way around the antique shop and back to their parking lot.Pros: The Planet Hollywood dog is our favorite as it has nacho cheese, bacon,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for what it offers - heavy fried food and hot dogs. Consult your CVS aisle afterwards to be safe.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Does not live up to the hype. Grilled hot dogs are much better than steamed. This place advertises that there will be a line, so it will make sure there is one. I can say that the employees were nice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks was on the list of things to eat in LA right after Roscoes Chicken and Waffles. Some of my friends had pinks before and they were hyping it up like crazy, I couldn't wait to try one of these hot...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Face it LA, Pink's sucks. It just does. People only go because there's a line, and they think it's worth waiting for, and they just waited an hour for a fucking hot dog, and they want it to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks is great. There are long lines but the food is great. I hate the east coasters trying to comment on our california food. Go back to the east coast then we dont want you here anyways. If the food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about how AMAZING "Pink's" is...I had never been to this location till last night. After a fun night watching a friend perform at the "Improv", he wanted to celebrate there. As soon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, everyone hypes it up. Yes, the lines are long. No, the food does not suck. I had the Lord of the Rings hot dog which is a dog with onion rings and bbq sauce. I thought it was pretty good. I took...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just writing this makes me crave a chili cheese dog with chili cheese fries and a chili cheese burger and a root beer!Yes, the lines are long but think of the positive people, FREE PARKING. In...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my and my girlfriend went there and had a few hotdogs they were pretty good i have to admit the only draw back is the wait in line was awhile around 45minutes and you have to sit outsite unless your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, let me say that Pink's is NOT a tourist trap, and those of you who say that are obviously implants from some other place and not really from here. My dad grew up in Hollywood (went to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
other than the big line outside and only accepting cash. the hotdogs were great and also they have good chill fries.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All of you - you're right.Those of you who say this is a really good dog, you're right. It has a nice "snap", the chili is good, and the whole thing is definitely far better than those steamed dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chili cheese fries and a Lord of the Onion Rings dog. It doesn't get any better than that.Worth the 45 minute wait.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime friends from home come to visit me in hollywood, the first thing we do is hit Pinks. It's tradition. I LOVE it. Do not expect to find quick parking OR a quick bite, you will be waiting....even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an LA institution and I'm an LA native. I would've cared less if I ever came to PINK's in my lifetime. But a few years ago, my E. Coast friends came to town and I begrudgingly took them here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Pink's once and was super lucky to have only a short line in front of me, because it was a cold night. Please be aware that they only accept cash and do not even offer a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been coming here for years.. the wait may be a while sometimes.. but i don't care what anybody says.. a hot dog is not just a hot dog.. Pink's is DE-LI-CI-OUS!! there's nothing like a GOOD spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is good, but I think it's overrated. The one time I went I think I waited like an hour. I don't see what all the hype is about. I tried a few and they were good, creative topping ideas for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think those hot dogs are worth the wait...I went this Saturday and waited an hour. I got a Martha Stewart hot dog without the sour cream and the other sour stuff. It was ok. I think hebrew...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What is my review going to tell you that the other 1,000 isn't? Probably nothing, but I've gotta announce that my friend Douglas Man is wrong. Pink's is not "much better" -- I still like Top Dog in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the BEST hot dogs in the world, but I definitely give them their props for offering anything & everything to plop on a dog. They're cheap too. Cheap is good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chances that you are reading these reviews on PINKs are: 1. you're a tourist in LA looking for good food finds and \2. you just recently moved to LA looking to scope out all the must-do's/must-see's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just the sheer number of reviews of Pink's is a testament to how famous this place is. This hot dog stand is historic, and oozes character. Even if the food isn't exactly what you're looking for,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Pink's expecting the wait, it turned out to be about onehour, fifteen, this is just a touristy, hip spot type place to go to.The food is ok. We noticed the guys/cooks about 6-7 of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The legendary Pink's hot dog stand !!! What to say......Go, but don't get your hopes up !! The enigma that is all Pink's is an interesting one. This LA icon has been around for the past 70 years. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's more to say "I've been there" than it is about the dogs... and saying "I've been there", now, the value has declined some. It's good for a cheap dog. There is a line and I'm not up to if its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an LA landmark. However it seems tradition has more to do with people going there than the food. The line is generally huge, but was not bad when we went there this evening.I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think is a little over rated. Huge big portion hotdogs and I guess it taste good but it's too big and heavy for me to eat. I don't think I ever finished one hot dog there. I feel like I might die...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
THE GIST: You aren't coming here for the dogs.. its more for the environment to hang with your friends or fam, a place to bring your friend from out of town, or you are drunk and insist on waiting an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food for lemmings....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the Mecca for Westcoast hotdog stands! 45 minute wait to sample the King of King's in chili dogs, and no, they didn't bite me later....uuurp!Pink's is what a hotdog connoisseur is looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far, my favorite hot dog stand, ever. The line is always long, which is the only downfall. My favorite is the chili cheese dog. You can't go wrong with those!
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wwwhhhhyyyyy PINKS?!? You're supposed to be this SUPERAWESOMETASTIC LA spot, and yet.. I was unimpressed.. again! Yeah, I still don't get what all the hype's about.. The hot dogs suck, period. Greasy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've now been to Pink's three times. It's been an annual ritual where we order more food than we should and don't mind the extraordinarily long wait in line. I will say that if you go on a week night,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoy a jazzed up hot dog under the watchful gaze of the various stars who's pictures adorn the walls. Or if you can't get a table, enjoy your chili dog or Three Dog Night (not for the faint of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times & i love it! there's always a line...usually about 1 hour long but while in line take in all the autographed pics of celebrities...must try the chili cheese dog! i always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think their hot dogs were anything special. I only went to bring a friend from out of town who was visiting LA. I would not go again and would defiantly not wait a hour in line for pinks.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really good place for everyone. I love to look at all the different celeb flavors. Yes, I'm sorry, the line is pretty long but goes by fast (sometimes). My fave is a plain turkey dog and a lemonade....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say that hasn't already been said about Pink's? I mean, if I'm doing my math right, when this place opened Hitler was in power....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Crap.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm extremely disappointed. The bacon wrapped hot dogs outside the hwood clubs are 10x more delicious.I had the LotR and Ozzy dog which were mediocre at BEST -- I honestly enjoy costco dogs a lot more...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hmm, #1121 on the reviews eh? Pinks is an LA/Hollywood Hotspot, any one who have never been to LA and want to try "LA cuisine" should go here. It's totally nastalgic like the wax museum or Mann's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i am sorry..but the line you wait for at Pink's is not worth it.. I believe i can make a better hot dog at home or maybe even the guy that cooks and sell bacon wrapped hot dogs outside of clubs on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pinks is sooo damn good. the ladys that work there can memorize ur order and have it to u in like 3 minutes. there arent too many places in LA to get good chili dogs. the only problem that pinks has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry ... its a hot dog. I dont get the hype ...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After going several times, I've decided the only reason to go here is if you like the huge variety of toppings. Honestly, the hot dogs aren't that tasty (slightly above a hot dog at a sporting game)...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOT DOG!!! THAT SMELLS GOOD! When you're hungry, the aromas wafting from all the grilling and cooking make it an excruciatingly long wait. Luckily (unluckily?), there were about 26 people ahead of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks is absolutely vile. And I am sorry, but lines are just too reminiscent of war-time food rationing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright well it does live up to all the hype but I'm not so sure about the long a$$ lines! Every one gathers here around midnight after the night time festivities in LA. But I really can't justify the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After living in L.A. for three years, I've discovered that Carney's is the place to go for good chili dogs!
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, Pink's is off da hook!Everytime my wife and I are down in LA, we gotta hit up Pink's. Everything they serve is so damn good. Unfortunately, there's always a long ass line, unless you get there...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say that if you consider yourself a native to LA and don't like Pink's, then you should move to Chicago or NY and not return. Pink's does have an astounding reputation but it's only got a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
another over hyped la spot. i don't mean to take away from the fact that it is a landmark, but ikea serves better hot dogs. the hot dog is mushy. the toppings don't meld with the other flavors, unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pink's hot dogs! I love the nacho cheese chili dog, nachos with cheese and jalepenos, and the french fries with nacho cheese! I've been going to Pink's for years and the longest I've had to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 StarsO-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D! most famous hotdogs in the country? forreal? After about 30 minutes in line, I ordered a Jalapeno Dog w/ grilled onions, my girl ordered the stretch chili dog w/ cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
tom was on a mission to finally go to pinks on our latest trip.the first time we drove by the line went and wrapped around to the very back of the resturant. wow. we believed what people said about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am a proud hotdog connoisseur! I will never get the long line outside of Pinks. All those poor tourists who wait in line for an hour for those snappy skin generic dogs...blehhh! It will never in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even live in LA but every time I've driven even close to the area, I make a stop. I've never waited longer than half an hour, but I guess it helps that I go during off peak hours. This is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On my recent trip to L.A. my friend that is a local brought me to Pink's to try their famous hot dogs. Luckily it was not hot that day while we waited on line for an hour. I've heard so many people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They're known more for the clever Hollywood celebrity names they give their hot dogs plus all the extra crap they smother them in. Let's be honest, forget all the hype, the Mexican vendor down the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Weak, very weak... that is 35 minutes of my life I will never get back. I waited just like most to get this hot dog and yes is it pretty good ... yes, but not wait in line good. It isn't your normal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word -delicious!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Outside the nostalgia involved with the place.. there is nothing compelling for you to go here and wait an hr for a hot dog??I lived just down the street a couple of years ago, and i can honestly say...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's Hot Dogs in West Hollywood is the perfect way to end a night of partying in LA. After a few cocktails at The Viper Room, I stopped there for the first time and tried the Polish Chili Dog. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places on Earth. My dad used to take me here after auditions when I was a kid. I don't eat food like this often, but when I'm in LA, I always go to Pink's. They really do...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I saw Pink's on Bobby Flay's Throwdown, so when I was in L.A, I had to come visit. Who doesn't like a traditional hotdog?! Yes, the line is a pain. a long long pain, but if you want the food, you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey Pink's.ILOVEYOUBUTYOU'RESOFATI got the one with guac and tomatoes and lotsa cheeses all on a spicy polish sausage(ozzie), and yummm.I guess it was worth the drive, but I think this is one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
stuffed my face with hotdogs here. the line was only 10 minutes for dinner time. the chili cheeze fries were glorious!
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright I woulda been mad if i had to wait in this HUGE line just to get this hot dog. Don't get me wrong it was ok wit some chili, but DEFINITELY not worth that line. We lucked out and got "hooked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my best friend (Robert) decided one day to have an adventure. Drove to hollywood on a sunday and arrived at Pinks at 1pm. What a mistake that was at first. Waited in line for about 2 hours....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what's in a hot dog? it's all just the same, might as well get one for a buck fitty with a drink at costco.NOTso i was at virgin megastore and met up with my roommate who was at pinks..after going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok seriously Pink's has the world's best hot dogs. They are super good! I love it because this place you can literally get ANYTHING on a hot dog, they have so many varieties its crazy! I tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am from NYC and I was told i have to try pinks, which I did. Let me tell you it was an experience. The nostalga of the location, the size of the place and the creative menu made it a delightful...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan of the Pink's experience. The long lines. The unhealthy hot dogs. The chili. The mean looking cashier with a pink collared shirt. The limited soda. The oily sides. The stomach ache the next...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good hot dog! I lucked out and had no wait in line, i wont tell you which time of day it was. The bacon chili dog was great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The line was over an hour long on my visit here. Granted, it was Labor Day, but I've heard that wait is pretty standard. Call it crazy, call it masochistic, but it is definitely worth it. After the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's sucks.I'm in line at Pink's my second time in my life. The first time it was because I had just moved here and it's famous (hype). I'm here now because someone in town wants to try it (I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hype of these hot dogs are ridiculous. Ok, they're hot dogs...nothing special and they taste like regular hot dogs. The only amazing thing is that they have such variety! like the martha stewart...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i would give it 4 stars for the overall experience, and the fact that its a land mark. But I just don't see the point of waiting in line for so long just for hot dogs....though if you haven't been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? Going to Pink's is an experience. It's all in your attitude! If you know that they have a legendary wait, why complain about it? Enjoy it, people watch, stand in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So while drooling over FoodNetwork they were showing a special on Pink's Famous hotdogs. I anounced to my boyfriend ,at the time ,"Let's go get those Hotdogs! They must be good! Famous people buy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good dawg!
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, after living in LA for almost 3 years, and having driven by Pink's at least 50 times, I figured tonight was the night to try it. I've seen the lines outside, heard the ranting and raving, and had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You shut it, Yelp. That veggie dog was worth the long wait in line. It had GUACAMOLE on it!For your insolence in giving it not-quite-four-stars, I'm going to give it five on principle.That that,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happened to come here when there wasn't much of a line. I'm sure if I had to wait in one of the mythically long lines, my rating would be less. Parking can be tight, but we got a spot. There mighta...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I expected a phenomenal hot dog. ESPECIALLY with the wait of a whopping 60 minutes. I have to say, their fries were better than the dog. I would go for the $1.50 Costco hot dog any day over...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say the hot dog by itself would taste any better, but with all the toppings, it can only make it better. Is it worth the wait? Depends on what your craving, but if this is a one time stop,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hype, but you gotta try it cuzz its a landmark and all. Friday night 1hr30min wait, bring people you could have a good conversation with and something to drink(hennesey). Go to the website for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Line wasn't too bad because of the rain. Ended up being pretty much what I expected, average dogs with some interesting topping options. Good, not great. Probably wouldn't brave the wait again sober...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Idaknow every time I go there the lines are TREMENDOUS! Why u ask...I dont know? To be honest the food is mediocre not to hyped about it AT ALL!Standing in line while me and my friends mess and mingle...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if I was dreaming or not, but there was a time when I came here and there was no line at all. I hope it wasn't a dream. Shoot, it was pouring one night and there was still a damn line the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost feel like the long line at this place is supposed to be part of its charm. You should appreciate the hot dog more, maybe? There's plenty to do while you wait -- read all the grotesque signs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The hype is big, the lines are long, but the dogs are so-so.That's all I really have to say. The worst Chicago dog is better then the best Pink's dog.Go there for tradition, but don't go there for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've seen this on Food Network and Travel Channel so I knew I had to try it... We came here tonight and I expected a long, long, long, long line. But the line was only maybe 10 minutes tops.There...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long Lines...Long Dogs...Long Trip to the Bathroom.
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've read about this place in the magazines and newspapers as alegendary LA Spot where one can even catch celebrities visiting. I also saw it on a TV cooking show in which Celeb Chef Bobby Flay tried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks survives simply on hype and being an LA institution. I respect Pinks, but waiting in line 45 minutes for a so-so dog is too much. I grew up eating here after late nights of beer drinking. It...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's all Hollywood. Wait in line to order, wait in line to sit, wait in your car to leave. That's the life of Pinks. First noticed the constant line while getting my car serviced across the street....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried the chili dog, chili cheese dog, chili cheese dog w/ bacon, pastrami burrito, & the lord of the rings dog. Each bite feels like your last breath. I swear to God, I know that one day I will...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here two nights in a row, Friday and Saturday. I'm crazy, I know! I had a chili dog with kraut, which was pretty good, but the Planet Hollywood dog was just divine. The next night, I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm with you Larry, Pink's is a historic icon and gets tons of LA hype, as many of the old-school establishments do around here. But, the hot dogs are nothing spectacular. I've been here twice and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only late night eating is the way for me on this one. Plus at that time there is a shorter line. You never know who you will run into so its an interesting time!
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister told me she came here one night and stood in line for over 2 freakin' hours, for the mild Chicago Polish Dog. She lamented that the line went out the front, passed the store next to it and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Born and raised in LA and i heart Pink's. Its a historical monument. Get any hot dog (huell howser dog is perfect for me) and share a heaping of chili cheese fries with friends and you are done! The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Veggie hot dogs at a stand in the middle of Hollywood equals super high five! And likely factors into this review. I've been coming here for years, because it's one of the few places I can actually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
really I waited a in line over 45 minutes with friends from out of town to try this..haha..the jokes on me/them/everyone..at least we had good conversation during the wait..no thanks
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, now just hold on to your britches. Let's just note that I was converted to being a Chicago Hot Dog aficiando. I don't think it's fair to review Pink's with those standards. So I'm going to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FREAKING DELICIOUS! mMMmMmMmMMMMmmm....It's quite weird to say. Because it really is just a hot dog joint. But I really can't imagine L.A. without Pink's. It really embodies the role of a classic...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WOW, all of these people, believing the hype, well, I say skip this one. Been there probably 20 times over the last 10 years, and I'm always hoping that I will go and finally see what others see, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say best Chili dog ever???Yes, in order to fully enjoy the sensational dogs that Pinks has to offer, some patience is required. Even at 2 PM on a weekday, the line is 45 minutes long. There...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Where are the negative stars?I know Angelenos love to brag about waiting in line for everything-- kind of makes them proud ... from having the worst trafgfic, longest commutes, and longest lines at a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time i went here i got the Ozzy Spicy Dog, and well it was pretty good but wasn't very spicy, and we also got the onion rings. I would have given it 3 stars the 1st time. Then the second...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just stopped in and had an Ozzy dog as well as the Pastrami burrito. All in all I'd say it was pretty darn good. The chili wasn't as good as Tommy's Burgers, but comparable.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some foods are satisfying on a plane that is different from other foods. It's the kind of satisfaction that goes beyond just taste or texture - it's visceral. This is what awaits you at Pinks. Look...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Line aside... this place reminds me so much of LA culture.... (you know the one you think isn't there until you've lived in LA for a while and discovered it finally on your own)... Anything like that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I am going to have a high fat, high cholesterol meal, it better be well worth the curtailment in my life expectancy! To stand in line for a hot dog (and yes, that is all that it is) for 30 ...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chilly dog, fries, &a bottle of crush should you do some good. Go there a bit before lunch cos that place gets packed like no other. The food is okay, the history is amazing which is why it gets 4...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An hour and 45 minutes we stood in that line. Luckily I was with some great people and we managed to enjoy ourselves.Martha Stewart dog is a must have!! Super Yummy!Um....Went, Saw, Waited (and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the most overrated thing in l.a. there is always a huge line and i have no idea why. a complete overrated evening would be to put on your uggs, eat here, then go see a movie at the arclight.scooby's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pink's for the first time this evening and I really enjoyed it. First of all, let me tell you that hot dogs in general gross me out. I like the smell of them, but I usually can't get past...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW been coming here for years after some late night Hollywood partying or just got that craving for a messy hot dog awesome place the line sucks ass but it does move pretty good please try the Huell...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
would have been a 5 star, but 2 hour wait for a hot dog, who does that. my friends and i have been talking about taking a road trip just to eat at pinks. i went to visit some friends and help them...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a reason why there is a line any time of the day you get there! It's well wait the hour wait and you always get a table. A great chili dog where the hotdog has a GREAT snap to it. Fries...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the place for a once-in-a-while stop. It takes me back all the way when hotdogs were only 10 cents each!!!Anyway, at Pinks you can get your hotdog pretty much any way you want it to be. A...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything on the menu is pretty much a heart attack on a bun but so good. The line always stretches around the building and takes anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour to reach the front. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Options. Flavor. Pizazz. Excitement. Value. I enjoyed this gem of a restaurant. Hot dogs are a comfort food for me and chili dogs just takes it over the top. To find great chili dogs at this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God! When I lived in San Diego the 2.5 hours drive was worth the wait to stand in line and get the best hot dog EVER and drive back home! And now that I'm 6 hours away in Vallejo (Napa Valley...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously?The chili on this hot dog tastes like the spewed-up contents of a chef-boy-ar-dee can. And the actual hot dogs themselves looked so ill I wanted to tuck them into bed and pat them down with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know what Pinks was until I passed by it on my way to Social. Mind you, I just moved here so I don't know where the food craze is yet! And clearly, people wrapped around the building and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to wait over an hour in line for some hotdogs... one of our friends said this place was really good and we should try it.. so we thought we'd do it for the experience... I believe the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad but definitely not worth the wait.The place is packed up even until sunday closing at 2AM.There was nothing really special about the hot dog itself, flavor wise it was pretty much store bought...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My review probably wouldn't even matter to you guys since there are like a bajillion other reviews raving about this place, but I want another star next to how many reviews I have...so here we go...My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, if this place sucked so bad then why are the lines so freakin long??!This place is effin deeeeeee-lish! When you are drunk, the wait helps to sober you up some. And a SNAPPY dog piled high with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and ordered both times I came with someone else who has never been here before. Honestly, the hotdogs aren't worth the wait (although don't get me wrong, the hotdogs are good),...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
variety and creativity of toppings is endless and delectable, but the weiners themselves are mediocre. Some peeps might be into boiled dogs but I believe that meat should always be grilled at every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been eating at Pink's for the past 15 years before the lines began to clog up real bad. I eat here every time I'm the area. I could never go wrong getting a Stretch Chili Cheese Dog and Nacho...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it overrated? Who's to say? Do you want the damn hotdog or not? Yes, the line is long--just come with a prepared mindset. If you haven't been there before the time in line gives you a chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
45 minute wait for a freakin hot dog? Yeah, it's great that the hot dogs snap and all, but for a 45 minute wait it better do something more entertaining than just snap in my mouth. Shit mein, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Winter Break 2008-2009: Got a couple of late-night runs to Pink! It was the best thing! :) I think I even got a free t-shirt once from a Christian man that was spreading the faith respectfully and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Start out by saying its a good hot dog-- a really good hot dog at that.But no way is it worth waiting an hour for! I'll head there if I'm in the area, drunk after the bars close and the line is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the line is horrific. It usually wraps around the side of the building into the parking lot. But is it worth the wait? ABSOLUTELY. The hot dogs are the type that snap when you bite in. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes when i have nothing to do, I would take a 1 day road trip to pinks. From san francisco to pinks. Roughly 5-6 hour drive, wait in line for about an hour for some hot dogs, then drive back...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
there's nothing great about pink's. long lines, sub-par hot dogs that are only partially redeemed by a mess of toppings. i get conned into coming, but i have the same experience every time....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is legendaryBest Hot Dogs West of MissisippiNice Pop When you bite into the hot dogs here(They use Natural Casings for the dogs)Great Selection of Condiments/ToppingsYes You can have it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Con: A long linePro: Talking with your friends in the Long Line Con: Your legs getting tired from standing Pro: You can do squats and burn off calories while in line. Just Kidding. The line is long,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived Wednesday 9:30pm. Parking is in the back lot or along the street, up a block (well-lit, 3-min. walk, watch the sidewalk cracks). Cold night (not cold enough to see your breath though). Long...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is your ideal hot dog stand that has been featured on Food Network shows and is renowned for it's uniqueness and history. You must go here if you're going to be in LA around Melrose Ave.The line...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has "ok" hot dogs. The reason for the low rating (I would normally give this a 3 for taste alone) is because it is sooooo expensive! About $5 - $6 a pop, not to mention the 20 minute wait!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last sunday after my man and I went to see the Pistons vs Clippers... I don't see what the big deal is. We wait for 1 hour and 15 mins, the selection is dope; there ain't much you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been eating Pink's since I was in the womb, my parents lived around the corner from here when I was born so I think I still have chili stuck to my ribs from then. Since I now live about 30...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Those who think highly of Pink's are either star-struck Midwesterners hoping to catch a glimpse of a celeb (like they would really wait in line for that long) or those who have nothing better to do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another over-rated Los Angeles institution. Food is thrown over hot dogs without much thought as to whether they tast good with one another. Their hot dogs feel like natural casing, as there is a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love pinks and can't get enough of their hot dogs....but I hate damn lines.So what can I do so I don't have to wait in line and get those awesome hot dogs? Get my ass up early and go to Pinks when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have to try Pink's out just once so you aren't burned at the stake by anyone else who has ever been there. I found that it's fun...that's the best way to describe it. There are lots of styles of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, perhaps getting a vegan dog isn't exactly setting a hot dog joint up for success, but my new year's resolution is still intact so it wasn't like I was going to scarf down some beef infused...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
no matter what time of day... you'll have a good wait to get some wieners here. (parking sucks also)i like to stick with the chili cheese dog and chili cheese fries. you can see the layer of grease...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not for purists (unlike, say, Top Dog), but strangely good. We waited for over an hour, at midnight, and for me, it was actually worth it. Like it or hate it, it's certainly something you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Headed to this location first thing in the morning since we were driving from the edge of OC, and arrived just before 11am. The hot dogs were ok...I had a feeling that it was more popular due to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here once at night. My girlfriend told me last time they went it was late and the line was shorter, but it was still a 2 hour wait. I said screw it and we went ahead and went to inn n out....
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you can get past the long wait, prepare to demolish your stomach and spend a bit of time in the bathroom. I came here last week and ordered a pastrami burrito dog, which was exactly what it sounded...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is an LA icon. It does not matter who you are, you're going to wait for your food.The chili dog is what you want to order when you go there for the 1st time. The fresh California cheese is soo...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Whata waste of time. You have to wait in this long line no matter what time of day it is, just so you can get this huge flavorless mess on a plate. They put so much topping on these dogs, you'd think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is great but seriously the wait can be wayy too long ...almost making it not worth it..I came on a sunday night hoping there wouldn't be such a long wait but we waited in line for a good hour.....
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated... I mean HIGHLY overrated.... been there twice and I dont think it's worth waiting 1 Hr in line for a HOT DOG.... Which taste very ordinary.if u havent been. .u should defenitly give it a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink epitomizes a lot of the ridiculousness about LA pop culture that both draws people to the area and also gives it a bad rep for those that like to hate the city of Angels. But it pulls it off in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The thing I love about LA is joints like this. We were staying around the corner and everytime we drove by there was a long line of happy smiley people. If I see a line at 2 AM for any type of food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is Hot Dog heaven hands down. This is where one can find the dog of their dreams. You can order the simple hot dog to the outrageous burrito dog.This place is notorious for being creative and boy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks is without a doubt the LA hot dog icon and is a top tier player in the whole country. I support it's 5 star rating for hot dogs, chili dogs, and polish dogs (i like the spicy one, but it will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks!Been going since my high school days, through college, and now... the short-lived enthusiam of going shot down because of the long lines. The ambience is fun, the food is quite good. Although,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
well this review is really only about the line...nto about the food....I TRIED i so wanted to say that iv eaten here afet all it is a tru LA institution. i wwnet with my frind and he laughed when i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i respect Pink's. It's an LA landmark, that grew from a tiny hot dog stand, to a bustling business catering to tourists and drunken bar-hoppers. Good for them for having a strong-footing.but i think i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah it's overrated..but it's fun!! And the nacho cheese chilidog is good enough for me to be willing to suffer the next day...or sometimes just a few hours later.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up eating cheap hotdogs, the kind that you buy in bulk, usually eight squished in a plastic bag, I was not prepared for these REAL hotdogs. I wasn't particularlyl fond of the way the hotdog...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been craving for some Pinks for a while now.. hopefully i will get my fix soon maybe tomorrow.. or maybe next weekend .. anyhoo i like it here.. about the only place i will patienly wait for my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Those of you who think that Pinks is "omfgthebestplaceonearth!1!!" need to seriously reconsider and hop on the 312/212 to the red line (hollywood and highland) and bust a mission to either Vicious...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hot dogs here are great. I just don't think the long wait is worth the food. By the time I get to order, I'm already dying of starvation. The hot dogs here are decent. The place has lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arrival time: 2:36 pmStood in line for about 45 minsListened to a mad man talk about his political views and his craziness...Got to the front and ordered chili cheese fries, regular fries, onion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One word: OverratedOne Friday Night, I packed in an SUV with a bunch of friends to venture up to Pink's. We did the 'stand in line and cash only dance' then sat down with our dogs. Our orders...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love them dogs!After waiting in line for more than an hour, the dogs taste great!They have like 25 different types of dogs - I ordered the one with bacon & sour cream and I loved it.I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place serves rubber hot dogs. They are very chewy, they have a bland taste, lines are long, and parking is awful. The chili is brown slop; you can get better-tasting chili at the other famous...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!At the expense of my health, I went to Pink's twice in one month. :-)I've gotten the pastrami burrito, and that is a heart attack soon to happen: 2 hot dogs, pastrami, swiss cheese, chili, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of choices on the menu and the hot dogs are pretty good. I just hate waiting so long in line for a HOT DOG! Plus, parking is terrible.I think coming here once just to say I've been is enough.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good as a tourist attractionBad if you're in a rushThe parking is terrible, the parking lot doesn't even help, and it sucks especially since this place is in Hollywood, make sure not to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's, I think we've grown apart.You were my high-school sweetheart. I loved hanging out with you late at night and reveling in your grease-ball dogs. Waiting in line with you was a social place to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Place :) I love it!
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I HATE HOT DOGS!!!!!!! so when a friend decided to take us to this hot dog hot spot I was like uh ok. As we waited in line for about an hour I started to think maybe it is good, after all people are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good hot dogs but the line has gotten so ridiculous over the past couple years! When I used to go it was never past the beginning of the antique store, but now when I pass by it's snakes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a Laker Fan I used to get the 3 Peat!3 strips of bacon 3 Hot dogs Chilli Nacho Cheese PastramiWrapped in a oversized giant fluffy tortillaSo Good!
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 3 stars only because there is so much hype around this place. Otherwise, I would avoid it altogether. There is always a line, for hotdogs that have a tough skin on them. I felt the place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks, love 'em or not, you will crave the mushroom swiss dog, planet hollywood dog, or harry potter dog.I'll keep it simple, the wait is usually really long. But the selection and customization of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the hype, review readers! I know this hot dog stand has been a staple in LA food history since the 30's and I know the "out to there" lines makes it look tempting, but don't give in!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good. I especially like the polish burrito dog. What can be better than a hot dog wrapped in a tortilla with chili! Yes, the wait can be long, but it's all part of the experience, more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all part of the experience. The lines are long. The parking is terrible. The people are drunk. The hot dog is as good as it gets. Just order one of the specials, you can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best hot dogs I've ever had. When you first come here, you'll probably be intimidated by the line. This line is filled with clubbers, drunks, teens and tourists all craving for the famous...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, it's ok. I would have rated it higher but the line just plain sucks ass, not worth the wait. The food is average. Im better off going in my backyard, firing up the BBQ with some Nathans beef...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give Pinks 3stars only cause their parking sucks and the lines are insane. But the insanity of the lines say one thing..Theyre good! So, if u wanna fight for shoebox parking and an endless...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think this is worth the wait or the hype. If they learned to take people's orders and THEN bring out their food instead of having everyone wait 45 minutes by taking the orders and cooking...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
unless you're a tourist, there's really no reason to visit pink's. but if your favorite places to visit include the dmv or the post office, they by all means, get in line! and wait... for... a hot...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at over 300 places for Hot Dogs throughout the US in the last 20 years in my life when I started to keep track. Feel free to send me a message and I will give you my web address to my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
landmark or not build it bigger. i wish they would just cook a lil faster. heres a tip more lines = better service = more $. i live right by there, the shorter the line is the slower they go. the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not worth the hype, homies. Go and try it first during off hours before you commit to the lAÂnea ridAÂculo during nights and weekends. A smidge before lunch time is good, as are Monday through...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously the people who give this place high ratings have not tasted the juicy hot dogs at Top Dog up in Norcal. Pink's pales in comparison. Har har.At first the menu looks pretty hefty, but upon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A hot dog's like pizza like sex--even if it's not up to par, it's pretty good. I come here only when out-of-towners want to see the hot dog place--then get seriously disppointed after they eat. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
screw all of you'spoli-bacon chili cheeseburgerguadalajara dogchili friesdone.and dead.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place would get only one star if it weren't for the fact that there was virtually no line when they opened up the Sunday I went there.I was thoroughly dissatisfied with this place. If it weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You couldn't get me to stand in one of those ridiculous F*^&*^%# lines at Pink's if it was free and they were giving you a benjamin to go with your nasty dog. A hot dog should stand alone. You have to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I showed up at Pink's at around 6pm on a Saturday and the line was loooong. I was able to get a spot right in front which was a welcomed bonus. We got in line behind a couple and one of their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's has one of the most delicious hot dogs I have ever had. Even if you take away the extras you can get thrown on...the hot dog itself, an all beef Hoffy made especially for Pinks, has snap and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, but one of those things where you have to do at least once if you're in LA. The line is almost always long and it does not move quickly. However, I have noticed that the line is sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having eaten here once I feel like I should experience it a couple more times before I comment, but I had the chile dog, which is supposed to be one of their better dogs. I was not impressed. This...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sooo....I drive by and noticed a LONG line. I decide to stop by since my buddies kept telling me to stop for a few dogs. So we lined up....for like 45 minutes!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spicy polish dog with chili cheese fries!!! What more can I say about it!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While sitting in my LSAT class, a sub teacher was rambling on and on about nonsense things- and of them was how she waited in line for a hot dog at Pink's.Fast fowrard 5 months, and my friend's cousin...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime you bite into a Pink's hot dog you hear a snap. The snap you hear is from the casing that surrounds the juicy dog. Yum Yum gimme sum!If you're in the area and have a craving for hot dogs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The legendary Pink's is definitely worth a visit. It's so L.A......the line wasn't long at all given that I went at a random time of the day--around 11. It's cheap, filling, and tasty with such unique...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a friend to see what all the fuss was about. I really enjoyed it!Their hot dogs were great, and that was more a function of their toppings. Their fried onions were fantastic--I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great!! the food was great but the only thing is the oil that leaks from the food like a wet rag from a puddle, thats the only thing I didn't like about the food, but the flavor was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously, this tastes better than your average hot dog. With all the crazy s@#$ they put on it, how can it go wrong? I had to knock down a star for the long lines. It gets pretty annoying waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh... YUM!! so fun. I mean its not the best decor.. its kinda gross actually.. but the experince is so fun, so fun! Yes the long line sucks but thats kinda part of the experince of getting a tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Friend and I were driving down to La Brea Bakery for lunch today and all of a sudden I saw Pink's!!! The all-too-famous LA hot dog joint that I've never tried all these years I lived in LA, so I said...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Pink's multiple times because of the captivating chili dog scene (and the reputation), but damn these must be the worst hot dogs I've ever had. The skin is far too thick and chewy, it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another one of those totally L.A. kind of places, a bunch of us decided to try out this place. First of all finding parking in the area is a pain since it is located along Melrose Ave., which is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually come here with my dad whenever we're seeing Jay Leno because it's nearish to the studio.Yes there is always a wait, but go at a weird time like 3:00 and it's usually shorter. Besides, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For serious?? I'm 'sposed to wait in line for a effing hot dog?! I might be drunk but I'll never be THAT drunk. Plus the food is mediocre at best.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A tasty hot dog but not at all worth the 40 minute wait.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is in a way like most of the popular clubs in LA, there's a super long line up that you'll be stuck in for well over an hour if you get there when it's busy (which is... all the time), and most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A person should be sent to a mental institution if they wait an hour and twenty minutes in line for these hot dogs and sausages.You can find the same quality hot dog in the case at 7/11 convenience...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been known to put grotesque in my mouth on many occasions. Pink's was more than I could handle and harder to swallow.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HELLO PEOPLE! THE WAIT IN LINE IS PART OF THE PINK'S EXPERIENCE! It's part of the history of the place. Obviously don't go here if you hate lines. You shouldn't be living in or visiting LA if that's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Chicago so I'm a bit snobby when it comes to hotdogs (that's a weird sentence). Anyways Pinks is nothing spectacular, its fine. Not great. It is in no way worth waiting in line and the only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
after waiting in a line that stretched around the building, i thought we were in for some good hot dogs. i was so let down the chili was below average and i've had better hot dogs. the onion rings...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drove by this place yesterday while going to Best Buy with my hubby, he told me he heard this place was supposed to be really good. We decided to eat there after late Black Friday shopping. The line...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure the wait is long (1hr ), but Food channel fans, this is something you just have to experience. The wait in line is part of the fun! Very weird, interesting, and delicious selection of hot dogs....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved into the neighborhood so naturally after seeing the long line at this place 24-7 I had to try it. I'm sorry, I just don't get it. The hot dog wasn't bad but it wasn't that good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The variety alone here is awesome. Pinks receives four stars due to the long ass line we all have to stand in.Where else can you get a hot dog with bacon AND nacho cheese? i love it. Hot dogs are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like pink berry and sprinkles, this was another place I was told I just had to try. I'm personally not a fan of hot dogs or meat for that matter but since the hubby is we decided to go and try it. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought Pink's was just average. I don't see what the hype was all about but lines out the door and wrapping around the building can mean only one of two things. They're either worth the wait or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Much like the walk of fame, it's something you experience once for the sake of experiencing it and that's as far as it goes. Unless you REALLY feel the need to POSSIBLY run into someone famous or are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think Pink's hotdogs were just ok...honestly besides the variety it offers...I can't really taste the difference between Pink's hotdogs and the ones from my friend's bbq. It really is just a place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who woulda thunk that sour cream would work on a hot dog? The relish, onion, and tomatoes made sense to me, but the sour cream topping on the Guadalajara Dog made me wary. But I decided to go for it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yknow, at first I didnt understand the appeal."It's just a hotdog" I pouted, as I was forced to stand in line with my boyfriend and our other friends. We waited about 45 mins until we reached the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for the stories of this joint being an old haunt of Orson Welles I would of never waited in such a huge line of tourists for a mediocre hot dog. They do have an interesting variety of hot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The line is intimidating and so is the menu. So many different options, too small of a stomach...We went to Pink's on a Sunday and the wait was about half an hour, but it was fun to be able to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Order: Lord of the Rings Dog and the Bacon Chili DogBoth absolutely delicious! The Lord of the Rings Dog is covered in big onion rings, not strings, that are so tasty and delicious you can't help...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went to Pink's last week and what can I say. I enjoyed the place surprisingly for a tourist trap. The Bacon Chili Cheese dog was awesome and I'd go there again. I gotta say there's nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, now I like a hot dog much as the next future triple bypass recipient, I really do, but if you're going to base an entire restaurant on 50 different versions of a tube of meat(s) with some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am unfailingly positive, often to a fault. When I was going to school in LA, my friends used to tease me because, one, I used to go out with some Hollywood actresses and two, used to be really...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really trying to find something redeeming about Pink's to increase my rating . . . but it just isn't happening. When I went, the line was far too long, and from what I understand, that's fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
600 people in line. you got to be kidding me. these people really must have nothing better to do. you're in line for a hot dog!!! there is nothing special about this place. if waiting 5 hours for your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My one and only experience w/ Pinks about 10 years ago around 1998 was less than impressive. So what's the hype it's just a hot dog!
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You travel through the dimension of horrid people of every kind of characteristic..some peddling themselves on the street corner for money...others sit thoughtless in what is to become the Twilight...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like most L.A. tourist trap/landmarks, it's way too packed and overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to stop by Pink's and try a chili cheese dog, I liked it... for the exact reason you would think... they are bad for you and they taste great! Once I got there, I realized I had to partake of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over-priced and over-rated.I'd rather cop a hotdog wrapped in bacon w/ onions and jalapeno from a street vendor than eat at this joint again.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
an insane place. it's a bit of an institution and the line is usually long. and the price isn't $, it's at least $$. but for your money you probably buy a month's or half a year's worth of grease and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME hot dogs. HORRIBLE line. Kind of....First, the hot dogs. Excellent. Coming from NJ which is hot dog country like L.A. is, I would say these are among the best I've had. The chili is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's with all the haters? Pink's is pretty sweet, I'm a San Diegan and have been there plenty of times. Sure, the lines are long and you have to sit outside on plastic chairs, but soak in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd never heard of this place but on a road trip to LA we passed by, saw a line and were curious to see what it was all about. It did not disappoint. Now I've read some of the reviews (there are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was lucky enough to experience their hog dogs since they came to our workplace to cater for us one lunch. However, their hot dogs weren't pink. I was disappointed. That's false advertising....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to LA for the first time this past weekend and there were a few places that I wanted to check out. This was one of them. I remembered "Pink's Hot Dogs" being featured on a Travel Channel show...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WOW i'm the 900th review of pinks! I really doubt I can contribute anything insightful that hasnt already been mentioned. waiting sucks, parking can be a B, overrated, but curious out-of-towners...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Planet Hollywood Dog! It's my favorite right now. I have a new favorite everytime I go there. Food is bomb, the line isn't. Prepare to wait at least an hour in line. The seating is okay, they have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If LA is the City of Angels, The Pinks is the breakfast of hangovers.This place has so much hype on it. And the line is about an hour long. There are so many different hot dogs to choose from, so if...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard about Pink's I think on Hells Kitchen. One day after a night of clubbing with the gf, we ended up here because we were hungry. Damn! Take a look at this line at 2 in the morning. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whether it's the Matrix Reloaded hot dog or the Millenium hot dog, you'll have plenty of time to make up your mind as you stand in a very long line. Sometimes it's not just about the food, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love PINKS! I went there this past summer and I still have vivid memories playing in my head! My boyfriend and I waited in line for more than an hour but it was worth the wait. I thought we would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is almost always packed, when i get lucky and is not, i go ahead and eat there. I just semm to get the same thing everytime, cant really seem to try the specials. and the lie is not at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's something about a dog that snaps.I like Pink's. A lot! but I no likey the lines. Yet... whenever I happen to drive by Melrose and La Brea, I automatically turn to see how long the wait is,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was fun to go just for the experience. I was amazed that we had to wait in line for like 40min even though it was 2AM.They have a huge variety of hot dog topping combos - so you can spend pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not worth the hype...i went here cause is was a point of interest. i read about the long lines and just hoped it wasn't true when i got there and luckily on a friday around noon, i only had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a hot dog lover's joint. great hot dogs.. however, expect a long, long wait. You might see a couple actors, though. I saw the guy who played the "Candy Man" chowing down once. haha.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap this keeps me coming back to LA.OK first of all after they got recognition this sh*t got crazy...wait in line for an hour on a Saturday night? Not in my day my man...not in my day.Back in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks highly lives up to its hype of being one of the best Hot Dog places in Los Angeles. I've only been here twice but each time it has been a new experience as I tried out things I couldn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Why is there always a crowd waiting in line for Pinks?" This place is not all that it's cracked up to be! Waiting in line for ~30 minutes just so I can get heartburn afterwards isn't exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
c'mon, i've lived in LA for about 10yrs nowand i still cannot figure out the fascinationwith PINK'S. it's the strangest thing to me ...1. stand in line for 1/2hr, or more2. pay $5, or more, for one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Setting: Well, like most everyone else here, there's always a line at Pink's. It is very mom and pops. It looks like a big hot dog stand from the outside, and then it opens up to seating areas in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading these reviews I had to put my opinion (or warning) for Pinks. I agree with people that waiting 30 min for a hot dog is ridiculous that is why I only stop by if (1) I'm in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was told to expect a long wait when we were about to go to Pink's at 11 at night and I thought to myself "How long can the wait possibly be this late?"... boy was I in for a surprise... We waited an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is by far the best place to grab a bite to eat after a night of partying in Hollywood. You defiantly have to be a patient person to eat at Pink's because no matter what time you go you will...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bleh. I was born and raised in LA, but never made it over to this nostalgic tourist trap. Hubby and I saw it on one of those hot dog heaven shows that are always on the travel or food channel, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's all hype, my friends. I agree with Arnold P., Costco dogs are better. Who needs all the bells and whistles? If you've had Gray's Papaya in New York, that's faaaar more superior too. At Pinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A hot dog with chili, cheese, onions, and bacon. Need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a native--so no hype here. Just the harsh truth.Pink's Sucks.Costco is ........sadly............ONE MILLION TIMES BETTER.If you love standing in a line to be part of "history" then this is your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line is always long! But that's what you come to expect when going to pinks. I usually get the Planet Hollywood dog, a side of Fries, and a grape Crush. Hits the spot everytime! The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
YOU RAVE I RANT.I am with the other haters here this place is BEYOND OVERrated...Finally came here arond midnight, waited a long line (but not an hour I don't thnk), sat in the little area out back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrities....a simple name....and customization.These are the elements, this small place in LA has been thriving on for years. As a hot dog stand, and as much "overrated hype" it has built surely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is one of those places that has become super famous because it's been there forever and has served so many celebs since the 40's. Is the food good? It's OK, but that's not the point of Pink's....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
my first time at pinks and it was very disappointing. this place definitely gets kudos for historical value but this place can't beat portillo's hotdogs @ buena park! even the danger dogs you get at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blech...not good.. I must admit,.waiting in line was entertaining...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in NYC and every time I am in LA I wait in the line at Pinks for a hot dog. I love the line, I love the scene and the varieties of hot dogs and toppings make anyone who hates this place just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After nearly four years and dozens of times driving by this place, I couldn't really call myself a true former L.A. (now Seattle) resident without eating here. My brother and I expected to wait (about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This place is overrated to the max. Wow.Never again will I wait in sweltering hot weather for a hot dog. The people working here are grouchy too. Would you blame them? Cooped up making wieners in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Worth visiting just to see all the freaks in line.. Ok they're actually pretty good hot dogs. Never seen a line that big at midnight for just "hot dogs". Even with the celebrities and the history,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. Pink's always has a line spilling across the sidewalk. The hot dogs here are way overrated. We're talking hot dogs here folks. How on earth do you manage to screw up a hot...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot dogs are great. Chillis are good. Fries are okay. Parking is bad. Waiting to in line to get food here is absolutely a nightmare. Avoid busy hours and late hours.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, I don't get it.Long lines, horribly mediocre food. Why not go to Carney's on Sunset instead? The hot dogs are better and there is no line.But I guess when you come from New York, a $1.50...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
seriously.... is it THAT good? not really..... but if they WERE wrapped in winning lottos and made of solid gold.... it would DEFINITELY be worth the wait nate.... (haha i rhymed!) anyway.... if u...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who has been to the hospital after eating a hot dog, I'm somewhat cautious about them. But if Martha Stewart give it her seal of approval, then I'm game!We get there and wait in line, for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would vote it all five but I think I shouldn't because this is not for people that are vegans. Let alone are on a diet. I for one think this place is awesome. I love how even though it is a long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always surprised when I see people complaining about a wait at a place like this. I mean, you know that there will be a wait before you go. That's part of the deal. Try going at an off-peak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I reviewed this already?? I guess I didn't.Anyway I've been here a couple of times already and it's been decent experiences each time. I just like trying new things every time I'm here and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I finally did it. Curiousity got the best of me and I wanted to see why so many people are always waiting in line (for hot dogs of all things) at this place at all hours of the day and night! I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
These hot dogs could be made out of solid gold and wrapped in winning super lotto tickets and it still wouldn't be worth waiting in this mile long line full of dorks to get one. Jesus.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a place for the impatient! Even though that descibes me, I still decided to forge the trip just to get it out of my system. So I wait in the unbelievably slow line for about 45 minutes & I say to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The line is ALWAYS long, and the hot dogs are good. I recommend anyone coming out to Hollywood to just give it a try just to say you have :0) I got the Planet Hollywood and it was pretty good, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
45 min for a hotdog. That's what happened when I was nostalgic and wanted to have pinks. 45 min of waiting in line and it was gone in less than 10. The hotdogs are average at best and had I not been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
before i even mention the food... the most surprising thing that i experienced when i ate here recently was how clean the restrooms were! hahaha... pinks sort of looks like a hole in the wall type...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the long wait escalates your expectations, which makes the experience of actually trying the hot dogs all the more disappointing. if they were bbq'd on a grill they'd add a good kick of flavor; the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you come to LA, you must come here to try a hot dog. At anytime of the day there is always a line. The line goes by quick though, so don't be discouraged. I always come when I'm in the neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like others before me have said, you have to go to Pinks at least once. The dogs are pretty darn good, I don't know if they deserve the loyal following and the unceasing lines, but none the less, this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Pink's! Absolutely the BEST chili dogs I have ever had in my entire life...they SNAP you know?! My favorite is the bacon tomato chili dog. I read some other reviews and everyone complains about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
man im hungry now. i do like pink's. but i think i could actually just make those hot dogs myself, not the chili of course, but its just polish dogs and loads of stuff on top that makes it good. i got...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You got to go once to experience it. I'll go again sometime when it's later so the lines arent' as long... but daaaannnnggg... it's a long line. Parking is hating it too. Thank God i ride a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Expect to wait at least an hour, and yes, it lives up to its hype. I won't echo what everyone else says, it's great blahblahblah, so I'll tell you what Pink's means to me.Veggie dogs are what I stand...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great value, but I find I don't want to eat for like 2 days after going here. So heavy.Avoid the vegan dog, it sucks.The Martha Stewart (hold relish and sour cream) is goodThe Hollywood Walk of Fame...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of the chili but I like the Baja Veggie or Guadalajara dog. I love that they offer coleslaw and sauerkraut. I recommend the Johnny Grand dog. Next time I'm trying the Chicago Polish....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whats Fonzie, like? Cool. That's right. Yelpers who are overreacting to a hot dog stand.... just be like Fonzie, ok?Lets get serious, people. If this was a $200 Kobe beef hot dog, then fine, perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
are you kidding me? this is the biggest scam ever! to say that pink's sucks would be a serious understatement. thank god i didn't actually have to stand in that ridiculous line that i usually drive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BELIEVE THE HYPE.... Pink's is for real. Their dogs are GREAT. They have a certain snap to 'em that I personally like in a dog. Hoffy dogs, right? Stop complaining about the line, it's always gonna...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Best hot dogs in town. My favorite is the chili cheese dog. Spicy polish dogs are really spicy so you've been warned. My only grip are the long ass lines. Pinks should really think...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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