One of my vegan friends introduced me to this place. I have been hooked ever since. This is not your typical hot dog stand sort of place. Hot Doug's will give you a hot dog that will not only be... More

One of my vegan friends introduced me to this place. I have been hooked ever since. This is not your typical hot dog stand sort of place. Hot Doug's will give you a hot dog that will not only be tasty, but good for you as well. I had their veggie dog here and though I was very, very scared at the thought of even taking a bite, I was so super surprised to find that their veggie dog was actually good. I didn't miss the meat one bit. It is amazing and everybody should give it a chance.
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I first saw this place featured on the WTTW show "Check Please" and I'm still not sure what to make of it. On one hand it's cool to try new things, on the other hand Chgo. is famous for tradional... More

I first saw this place featured on the WTTW show "Check Please" and I'm still not sure what to make of it. On one hand it's cool to try new things, on the other hand Chgo. is famous for tradional hot dogs (that are not that great for you). Maybe Doug's dogs are better for you, but do you want to wait in line with a bunch of yuppies ordering a rattlesnake hot dog? You aren't going to see many truckers in here or many southsiders either. 2 stars for the place being novel and another star because it makes others happy.
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These guys know how to do a Chicago dog. BUt, if your in the mood for trying something new, they've got a whole bunch of tasty tube steaks from around the neighborhood. You've got your basic... More

These guys know how to do a Chicago dog. BUt, if your in the mood for trying something new, they've got a whole bunch of tasty tube steaks from around the neighborhood. You've got your basic Italian and Polish sausages as well as some fancier links. Try Doug's it's awesome.
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Hot Doug’s is the hot place to go for “gourmet” hot dogs, as you can tell by the long lines here. Part of the schtick is that some of the specials are named after celebrities, but it is cool to try... More

Hot Doug’s is the hot place to go for “gourmet” hot dogs, as you can tell by the long lines here. Part of the schtick is that some of the specials are named after celebrities, but it is cool to try pheasant sausage or something equally bizarre like rattlesnake or buffalo on a hot dog bun. Duck fat fries are crispy and are sold only on Fridays and Saturdays.
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