Hot Doug's - Irving Park / Avondale - Chicago, IL 60618 | Metromix Chicago

Hot Doug's



Neighborhood: Irving Park / Avondale
3324 N. California Ave.

Chicago, IL 60618
773-279-9550
Price range: $ (Under $9)
Hot Doug's revolutionizes the typical Chicago hot dog stand with a selection of upscale sausages. With up to 18 choices offered on any given day, deciding can be daunting. Options include rabbit, boar, pheasant, duck and kangaroo -- as well as your basic char dog and polish. Toppings include a variety of mustards, caramelized and raw onions, chili, cheese, and tomatillo and marinara sauce.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
California Avenue and Roscoe Street.
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 152-Addison; 49-Western; 77-Belmont; 36-Broadway.
Wheelchair Access:
No

The Basics

Hours:
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday
closed Sunday.
Cuisine:
Hot Dogs
Meals Served:
Lunch
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Smoking:
No
Audience:
Families

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
No
Features:
Kids Menu and On-site Merchandise. No catering. No dancing. T-shirts. Mini bagel dogs and tater tots. No buffet.
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Specialties:
French fries fried in duck fat on Fridays and Saturdays.
Payment Methods:
Cash
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Delivery:
No
Seating :
Capacity: 40

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5


"Submitted from the Metromix iPhone App"

By Leisurehound from Lincoln Square, September 5, 2009

CBS Sunday Morning is so right! This is worth the wait in line that forms before the door opens.

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"delicious in every way"

By chicagoj88 from Jefferson Park, April 16, 2009

i went to hot doug's this past tuesday about a half hour before close. i waited in line for about 5 minutes or so. i had heard a lot of talk about ...

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"Worth every penny and more!"

By LD from Wrigleyville, February 26, 2009

I had first heard of Hot Doug's on Anthony Bourdain's show, "No Reservations." It was everything he had raved about..and more. Per his recommendati...

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