Hot Doug's
4.3
from - 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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"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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