Hot Doug's: User Reviews
Hot Doug's
3324 N. California Ave. - Chicago773-279-9550
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By Leisurehound from Lincoln Square, September 5, 2009
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CBS Sunday Morning is so right! This is worth the wait in line that forms before the door opens.
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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 long lines and such, but that is true for any restaurant featured on tv, so i gave it the benefit of the doubt. the service was very friendly and i was actually able to catch a camera crew doing an interview with doug! i ordered the uber garlic pork sausage with chipotle mayo and gouda cheese...phenomenal!! i split the large fries with my bf and there was still some left over!!
highly recommend it!
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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 recommendation, I tried the Foie Gras and Sauternes Duck Sausage with Truffle Sauce Moutarde, Foie Gras Mousse and Sel Gris. It was the most unbelievable meal! I plan on coming back, especially on a Friday or Saturday for the fries cooked in duck fat. The service was also impressive, prompt and polite.
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We went to Hot doug's after reading about it and drooling over what we read. Got there 5 minutes before close and there was a line followed by a rude little 12 year old boy telling us we couldn't stand in line bc they were closed. We were there before close. So we asked a guy already in line to get us our order and the kid wouldn't let us do that either. it was ridiculous.
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I went into my Hot Doug's experiance expecting something completely different. Food was good however is not your typical hot dog stand. Be prepared for lacking service and long lines of north side hipster folk.
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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 creations. We waited in the cold for 15 minutes before getting inside for a longer wait. I wore double pants in preparation. It was well worth it. The best things I have every tasted! My friend had the Blueberry and Merlot Venison Sausage with Strawberry-Cherry Crème Fraîche, Smoked Gouda Cheese and Citrus-Infused Dried Blueberies. I had the Hickory-Smoked Cajun Pork Sausage with Chipotle-Horseradish Dijonnaise and Vieux Brugge Cheese. We split a large order of hand cut french fries. Yummy! Delicious! Orgasmic! If you visit Chicago or if you are a local that has never been, you have to try Hot Doug's. The service was very very friendly. We were seated quickly after our order. The decor is fun and lively, especially the American Gothic parody in the ladies' room. And the prices are so very low for the quality of food you are served.
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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 creations. We waited in the cold for 15 minutes before getting inside for a longer wait. I wore double pants in preparation. It was well worth it. The best things I have every tasted! My friend had the Blueberry and Merlot Venison Sausage with Strawberry-Cherry Crème Fraîche, Smoked Gouda Cheese and Citrus-Infused Dried Blueberies. I had the Hickory-Smoked Cajun Pork Sausage with Chipotle-Horseradish Dijonnaise and Vieux Brugge Cheese. We split a large order of hand cut french fries. Yummy! Delicious! Orgasmic! If you visit Chicago or if you are a local that has never been, you have to try Hot Doug's. The service was very very friendly. We were seated quickly after our order. The decor is fun and lively, especially the American Gothic parody in the ladies' room. And the prices are so very low for the quality of food you are served.
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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 tasting gourmet-like treats. Good fresh cut fires, nice selection of drinks (Canfield's 50/50!). Doug is a funny guy, very nice, staff has been nice on my visits, they have a tough job keeping those dining in moving. Place is kitchy and clean but small. Expect to wait 15 minutes to order during lunch rush.
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This is more than just a hot dog stand, Hot Dougs is a way of life. My sister and her husband from Philadelphia insisted we visit Hot Dougs after seeing a feature on Food Network. It exceeded expectations. The Hungarian dog and Uber Garlic celebrity dog of the day were phenonomal. And, the duck fried french fries were spectacular. The servers were speedy and friendly and Doug was a fantastic host offering tips on what to add on your dog. He was much friendlier than any of than of the guys serving up Cheesesteaks in South Philly.
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The food tastes good and...
By Veronica from Chicago, IL, May 30, 2007
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The food tastes good and is offered at a great price. However, I rarely go there because of the cramped quarters and snippy staff. Recently, my husband was the third one in line to order, so I grabbed a table for two. Seconds later, I was asked to get up and leave the table by a server. Keep in mind there were about 7 empty tables. Apparently Hot Doug's has trained its staff to monitor all empty tables like hawks. You can't actually sit down unless you've placed your order, making would-be patrons feel like loitering annoyances. Perhaps if I had been 9 months pregnant...
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