Hot Doug's
4.3
- Neighborhood: Irving Park / Avondale
- 3324 N. California Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- 773-279-9550
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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"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...
Report This Review"Wonderful! Will be back soon and often."
By Candace from Hyde Park, January 26, 2008
Last weekend, when temperatures reached below zero, my friends and I ventured to Hot Doug's on California Avenue to partake of their encased meat c...
Report This Review"Sausage Heaven"
By kb from Edgewater, November 21, 2007
Great food and nicely priced. The regular menu is very moderately priced and the quality excellent. The specials range 6.50-7.50 but are fabulous t...
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