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I have conflicting feelings about this place. I feel like I need to give it another chance because YES, the hotdogs were good. They were quite tasty but I'm not sure if the prices are fair for a hot dog.
However, standing in line was such a pain in the ass. Parking was also another downfall. There was no space to park or to stand. The line is insane at almost all hours so it seems. I came around 11-ish.
CASH ONLY. whomp whomp whomp. There's an atm down the street but who likes those nasty ATM fees?
The boyfriend and I decided to have a "hot dog tour" day and went to 3 different places in LA.
Soo...with that said..
Is Pink's better than the other hot dog places I've tried? Yes.
Is Pink's worth the 1 hour long wait just for hot dogs? Yes. But only if you haven't tried it.
Will I go out of my way to get Pink's hot dogs? Maybe. Maybe not.
Ok there's a reason why this place has existed for decades and decades (7 to be exact). The hot dog has a nice crisp crunch that allows the barrier of the juicy meat snap with every bite. The toppings...oh the toppings! This is what, to me, made their hot dogs stand out.
I got the guatelajara (sp?) which had tomatoes, onions, relish, and mayonaise burying the dog. One bite of it...I knew...just knew that all hot dogs must go to heaven. It hit the spot and made me close my eyes and go "mmmmmm". It was one of those feelings.
If you're not a sauce person (i.e. one of my good friends), there are other, simpler options for you to choose from. But overall, Americans love options, and this hot dog place provides many different varieties to pick from.
I only give it 4 stars because 1) There must be a more efficient way to order hot dogs and 2) The best hot dogs are those you eat when you're drunk...since I was perfectly sober, I didn't get that "Oh my god, this is so freaking AWESOME" feeling. Maybe one day.
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People line up for anal bleaching in Los Angeles (okay, maybe in Reseda), so it should come as no surprise to anyone that they also line up for your standard, pork by-product. Mmmm... advanced meat recovery!
The fact is - if there is a line - there is 'buzz.' If there is 'buzz', there will be a mile long train of sycophants willing to endure whatever soul-crushing punishment they have to endure for even the most paltry and fleeting reward (see: Reality T.V.)
If you wanna wait an hour for a hot dog, by all means, have at it. Maybe some genius television executive will one day combine these two, not-dissimilar activities and make waiting in line at Pink's a Reality Show.
"The Line" - Coming this Spring to FOX Primetime...
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Hollywood landmark or history my ass!!
it is a fucking hot dog stand bullshit!!
Hot dog!!
Don't anyone know that it is just hot dog??
Pink?? The name is so mis-leading!!
As if you got sexy girls serving you??
No... you don't ... but ugly fat men!!
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Im going to break down this spot right now and clear up the debate. The hot dogs are great tasting, the choices are endless, and you can customize your dog the way you want. That in and of itself deserves 3/5 stars. However, because Pink's is a part of Hollywood history it does get more attention than normal which translates to extremely long lines which prevents you from enjoying it as a quick fix hot spot.
If you want to experience a piece of Hollywood history and enjoy a great dog, or two, or three then I would highly recommend this place. But if you are a hot dog connoisseur and part time food critic you might be disappointed with the wait.
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I went here one morning when there was no line just to see why there is always a huge crowd for a hot dog. The hot dog was ok. I think people go here to waste time when they are bored. There's no food worth standing in a hour line for especially a damn hot dog. You can't go here hungry you have to go when you THINK you may be hungry in an hour or so. lol.
Check out Earl's on Crenshaw and Rodeo. Great dogs, short line.
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Sorry, I know this is a beloved LA landmark but I was seriously not impressed. After passing by this place for years, I finally took the plunge and waited in the ridiculously slow line to order. The security lineup at LAX on a holiday weekend moves faster than the order line at Pink's.
All I can say is, that's it? A hot dog and bun I could buy at any Ralph's with a pile of gooey dog food called chili on top? I'll give the fries four stars.
Seriously not worth the wait or the hype. I don't care if its been there since 1939. As to Yelper Brad W. complaining it was all fat men serving, he must have gone on gay bear night. It was all latina women behind the counter when I was there.
I've had tastier hot dogs from dodgy street vendors stumbling home from a club.
Well, enough has been said with nearly 1700 reviews...
...so...
I'll just chant...
PINKS, PINKS, PINKS, PINKS!
I've definitely experienced better tasting hot dogs so I'm assuming Pink's gets high ratings because of their clientele. Personally, I've never seen a celeb here and if I did, I'd lose respect for them. The murder dogs on and off Hollywood Blvd are more preferable at times. For me, Nathan's is still and always will be the top-notch hot dog. The Nathan's on Coney Island that is.
Hot dogs have to snap when you bite into them. It's as much about the casing as it is the filler and toppings. Anybody could put exotic ingredients on top of the hot dog. But ultimately, its greatness comes from within. You can deck a bum out in Dolce, but his ass will still be a bum. But if you put Brad Pitt in some Dolce, you won't even notice what he's wearing. Get my point? Nathan's Famous is the Brad Pitt of hot dogs!!!
Go to Pink's if you like people watching. Don't go if you're a hot dog junkie. There are better options--like you're own imagination for one.
That is an N-I, Negative Impact...
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1 star despite all the reviews from fellow yelpers I guess it is something you got to try when in LA sad to say all you are rite this place sucks.
no real taste the only thing that makes this place is the toppings on top of toppings on top of toppings... really chilli, with cheese, with bacon, with avacado, with soucream, with saurcraut, with jalapenos, with hash browns, in a burrito wrap or buns wut da!!!!!
me and the wife had the today show dog, both had sad faces booo dont know why this place is so popular it is not that great...
service - negative stars always be prepared to wait 30 min
food - negative stars your paying for toppings
price $ for a hot dog with everything ur paying betwen 4-9 bucks depends what you get
ambiance **** it got pictures all over the wall with signatures, nice patio area, parking is difficult there is a lot but never really empty street parking sucks...
What the hell was I thinking when I gave this place a 3-star review? Yes, there's a wait that's sometimes up to 90 minutes (in my experience - who knows, it could be longer), but it's not "just a hot dog" like some claim. No, this is greasy bad-for-you goodness on a bun. Unless you get one of the healthier options...but c'mon, you don't stand in line that long for your health.
With inventive creations using various condiments, they're sure to have an option to please anybody. Who else puts nacho cheese and guacamole on a spicy hot dog? Come with a group of friends, and you'll be surprised how many options you end up coming out with.
"But I can make this at home!" Yes, yes you could. And it'd cost you a lot more money and time to make all the various toppings, and even then I'd bet it wouldn't taste nearly as good as Pink's does. Go out, buy a pack of premium-quality spicy Polish dogs, some good buns, make guacamole, fry up bacon, make the nacho cheese, grill your onions, and slice your jalapenos - a lot of work for one hot dog, right?
Their chili fries are the best I've ever had, and I've tried many. Prices are well worth it, and the line is avoidable if you go at the right times. Though I wouldn't treat myself to this too often (for fear of my heart giving out), it's definitely a favorite stop.
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I'm not a fan of lines. I'm sure not many people are, but the line that forms around this location… Read more »
Lived in LA for years and haven driven by Pinks SO many times, of course always hearing the constant hype; finally decided to try this "icon". Discovered something about myself, I want a dog that is just a dog. And I don't want to wait in a super long line with a bunch of tourists to get it. In their favor, the service was very friendly and fast considering the crowd.
Yes, their selection of combinations of toppings is extensive. But most of them didn't sound appealing at all to me - in fact almost got a burger.
To have the real Pinks "experience" however, friend and I decided to try a dog each; Pastrami and Swiss, and the standard Chili Dog. They were pretty good - the chili was decent but really nothing to write home about, was more partial to the pastrami actually, a nice unusual addition. The dogs themselves were decent, nice snap to them.
I think Pinks is more of an LA must try once, and if you have visitors who are there to stargaze, maybe they will get their wish. Also, they are open real late on weekends, so probably a fun place to hit after a long evening on the town or with a mob of friends.
At least can say, "been there and done that! (I'm actually disappointed that I was well, disappointed!)
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First time was awesome but the last time I went the dogs were ok.
It was a good hotdog, but I would not wait more then 9 minutes for one. When I first came here I didn't know what to expect. It's skinny hot dog -unless you get the polish dogs- with a huge amount of toppings to choose from.
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While most of the rest of LA likes to go to spots with lines... because they think it's a hot spot worth waiting for... I seldom think that the lines are worth the wait.
This was another spot. Yeah they may have a ton of variations on the hot dog, but nothing worth the line. I just feel like most of the line must be people from out of town who are convinced that this is where all the cool LA kids eat. By the way... I hope people notice that the celebrity photos are just hung up multiple times to make it look more cool...
Save yourself some time, and look at the menu, buy the ingredients on your own, and make your own crazy hot dogs.
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What can be said that hasn't been said already? Except maybe, the next time one of my tourist relatives or co-workers comes to the Southern California area and whines about coming to this Death Trap disguised as a Hot Dog Stand because they saw it on some damned Food Network show, I will set it off, Madea-Style. I'm not eatin' here ever again, four times is one too many when:
The lines are too long.
Even a dime is too expensive for the crap food that is served.
Are they kidding me about the celebrity dogs?! Who the hell cares to eat an Ozzy or Rosie O'Donnell dog?! And yes, we're ALL queuing up to buy a Gustavo Dudamel dog, yes, indeed. One of my relatives actually asked me on a trip there, "Who's Martha Stewart?" Well. There it is.
And whoever goes there just to look at the played-out celebrity photos on the wall is crazy as hell (read: read all my relatives). When was the last time you saw a damned celebrity in line at Pink's? I thought so.
Save your money for a trip to New York and go to the Papaya King instead. Now there's a place that knows how to do hot dogs. And they do it without the touristy gimmicks. Humph.
PS-I just thought of a new slogan Pink's can use: "When is a hot dog a HOT MESS? When it's Pink's of course!" Ah! The benefits of 8-hours of sleep. I should go work on Madison Avenue.
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I don't get it. I can understand an hour wait at a Kogi truck for some good Korean BBQ, and deal with the pandemonium at Father's Office for their unique burger.... but PINK's?? It's totally obvious that its foundation is what keeps their business going.
The hot dogs are normal at best. I actually like the hot dogs at Costco a lot better, and prefer the bacon wrapped ghetto dogs outside of clubs 3x more than I do a Pink's hot dog. The only thing that makes Pink's hot dogs decent are the variety of toppings you can put on the dog; you can make the same thing at your own house.
Too much hype for a sub par hot dog joint.
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It's just a hot dog stand! Hello? Anybody listening?
This place is mediocre at best, yet it always has a long line. It's been in business for a long time and is undeservedly famous, and those two facts are enough to pull suckers in. If you're making your first pilgrimage to Los Angeles, I suppose you'll want to go here just to say you've been. Everybody else, stay away.
Ok this is not a gourmet meal people! I love how people judge this place as being over rated. Seriously folks. The hotdog was pretty good. If you order the right thing:) I went for a normal chilly cheese foot long hotdog with fresh onions and boy does that bring me back to when I use to eat these bad boys in a baseball or football game. Freakin awesome dogs! I think it's worth the wait:) Next time I'm getting atleast three hotdogs though. There are 20 dogs to choose from and I plan to eat them all:) haha
Overpriced, over-hyped, and the wait is always ridiculously long. I mean, this place has been featured on the Food Network, is part of Hollywood history, as well as a celebrity hot spot, so it's definitely a very touristy place. Sure, the toppings are unique the the choices are broad, but I'll pass for good ol' Costco's hot dogs and add my own toppings at home.
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A Hollywood Legend since 1939...
That would make Pink's Hot Dogs 70 years old and a senior citizen. This is your grandmother's hotdog. Historically long lines with walls covered in autographed celebrity portraits (circa 1990) and juicy hot dogs covered in too much toppings.
Pink's has an eclectic cornucopia of hot dogs named after celebrities along the lines of ... Rosie O'Donnell, Martha Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Huell Howser and the new conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel. A wide spectrum of celebrity that covers most fan bases I suppose.
Why don't they just start naming them after local male porn stars instead? Perhaps that would be more fitting. Just a suggestion. Anyone to second the motion...
So lets review... extremely slow moving long lines amongst a sea of star struck tourists for a mediocre sausage named after Rosie O'Donnell.... me thinks not. One of those places where people will tell you that you should go at a least once in your life... but do not heed this advice. Driving by this LA landmark is good enough for me.
I hate to say it because I generally have negative sentiments towards big box stores but...the best value hot dog for your money and time. Costco. Hebrew National All Beef Hot Dog or Polish Sausage and a refillable medium sized drink for $1.50
No lines and they sell churros so you can feel like you went to a Carnival.
Not Recommended
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Yes yes... long lines. Yes yes... tourist hot spot. Yes yes... they are just average hot dogs. Sure... but I'm not here to talk about the dogs, which have been talked to death. I'm here to heap praise on the most overlooked, and most shockingly pleasant, part of the Pink's experience. The bathrooms... now, given that they truck in big messy meals, you'd expect the lavs to be... um, well... messy.
NOT SO my Roadside America slumming friend. Not wanting to hold it as we embarked upon a postmeal drive straight into the maw of rush hour traffic on the 405, the Lady Friend and I decided to hit the head (separately). We both warily tiptoed towards the bathroom, Purell in one hand, and napkin held over nose and mouth in other. And we both entered our respective doors at the same time, and reemerged minutes later with locks of shock and surprise. The bathrooms... they sparkled. They glinted with the sheen of bleach and all purpose cleaner. In a word, immaculate. Just absolutely stunning, unbelievably so. I know, right?! Crazy! But true.
Maybe we caught them on an "off" day when they were particularly on top of things. Or they'd just cleaned it (but we were there for 30 minutes and there was no evidence of that). Or maybe everyone in LA knows how to clean up after themselves. But regardless, we were just floored. Definitely the highlight of our LA rounds that day.
Kudos Pink's, for keeping a tidy tidy bowl.
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What is the big deal about this place? I cannot understand why the lines are around the block for a regualr tasting hotdog. The prices are good but come on it's not worth the wait.
I've been here several times. For some reason, it's not the experience of eating a Pink's hot dog that I usually remember. It's the feeling before and after.
Before: hungry, confused, wtf-line?
After: nauseous.
The whole in-between: pretty average. Just one of those places you "have to go" while in LA. If ever you want to take someone from out of town to a good dog place, take them to Wurstkuche in downtown. A helluva more fulfilling experience.
As if Pink's needs another review.
I'm writing just cause I'm a yelper and we went the other night with a first time to LA friend.
Line was not long (we waited probably 30 minutes) and scored parking in the lot.
This is my 3rd time to Pinks and I have never had the great pleasure of waiting in a huge line. I always luck out and score the 30 minute line. I don't mind the wait actually. It gives me enough time to bounce back and forth over their menu and crazy hot dogs.
This night we splurged.
Order: Cole Slaw Dog, Lord of the Rings dog (BBQ sauce, Onion Rings (we got the last orings of the night on our dog btw), Hollywood Walk of Fame Dog (Cole Slaw and Chopped Tomatoes) I also added bacon and BBQ sauce to this monster and it was deliciously messy. I loved it! 2 Chili Nachos and 3 fun bottled beverages.
Our hot dog maker was great. He gave me a "wow" look when I added bacon and BBQ to my dog but I know he was digging it and probably made himself one later to try (:
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Ummmm for what they are selling....REALLY..... ;-)
The Jalapeno hot dog was just HOT!!!!
12i nch dog topped with onions, chili and bacon....did i mention the dog was stuffed with pieces of jalapeno peppers
How much of a meathead do you have to be to stand in line what? ..... ....85 minutes for a dog?
I came here once after shooting hoops with a friend at nearby Poinsettia Park. We were both hungry. He was willing to wait. I wasn't. I was forced to walk around the corner to M Chaya and order healthy food just because the wait seemed so insanely stupid.
As much as I don't go for healthy food I was weighing my decision. Picture this ........ healthy food in the left hand
vs Pink's with an unbearable wait when I'm ravenous
in the right hand.
Tah Dah! The scales tip. The healthy food wins for the 1st time ever!
After eating my meal alone, but at the communal table at M Chaya, I walk back to Pinks to fetch my friend. He hasn't eaten yet. He looks dismal and wasted with hunger. His pants are sagging. He's just beginning to reach the front of the line to place the order for his precious dog, something with bacon on it.
When it comes it smells delish. I swoop in for a magnificent bite before he can stop me. The hunger from the crazy wait has slowed his usually lightning fast reflexes.
I can walk here, and yet I still won't wait it out. But I see people in line that look like they drove their RV's all the way from Iowa, Wisconsin, Saskatchewan.
I can see them through the window as I check out of Rocket Video with a DVD. They have that 'we-drove-2200 miles-for-this-and-we're-not-going-to-let-a-2.5 hour (if it's a weekend) - wait-get-in-our-way." look on their faces.
And no I don't have a Porno in one hand, and a Pink's in the other.
Get your mind out of the gutter. I check out only cultured foreign films.
Roman Polanski.
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(Actually a 2.5 rating)
Not really sure why this place is so raved for. I tend to agree with most of the lack luster reviewers on here about Pink's.
So, I ate here w/ my gf here after a night out, we were both drunk so hot dogs sounded perfect. We had just left the club / lounge at Standard Hotel and realized we were literally only 3-4 mins away from Pink's.
If there had been a huge line for this place (as there usually is), I would've givin this place a 1-2 rating. But for the fact that we literally walked right up with only 2-3 people before us, helped.
The hot dogs weren't terrible, but just OK -- not bad you know.
Again, I would never really wait an hour to eat these though, as some people have............only to disappointingly arrive at the same verdict as mine -- but with an hour wait. Damn I'm sure you feel like a moron, sorry.
Anyways...
Not bad, but just a name brand more than a 'stellar' hot dog. I would only go try these if you see the line down to a 5 min. wait.
I had seen this place on the food network about a billion times so when i was in hollywood recently my boyfriend and i decided to try one of these oh so famous hotdogs.
i got a chili dog, he got a bacon chili dog. the bacon was the best part. we decided that had we ordered an actual sausage we might have loved it a bit more.
id say at pinks, you get hype and you get what you pay for. its not terrible its just not fabulous.
Well, I've been to Pink's more than a few times now, and every time I go, I keep hoping for a better experience...but everytime I go, I am disappointed.
By the time I ordered, I had been waiting in line for about an hour and a half. It just totally killed the mood. I would have expected to get a really really good hot dog....but all I got was pretty good tasting and overly expensive hot dog.
The draw to Pink's is that they offer many different toppings from Onion rings, to pastrami, to cole slaw, chilli, onions, jalepenos, etc....but is that all really worth it?....not for me....
They have good hot dogs, but not worth the price, and time I spend there. Dont believe all the hype!!!!!!
It sucks, but i'll probably end up going back just because it's Pink's.
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Ok a year ago I would have wrote: meh totally overrated hot dogs
but lo and behold amid the Kogi truck phenomenon and and all
the jaded locals I found something delicious at Pinks !!
POLISH BACON BURRITO DOG !!! $5.60
If your hungry and the line's not too revoltingly long order one of these !
The chili is yummy and piping hot
Very soft tortilla
Crispy bacon - win win
Beef Polish
Yes the line moves too slow so obviously dont go if your in a hurry.
I think this place is way over-hyped. The food they serve is not breath-taking, but what do you expect from a hot dog? Nevertheless, its fun to hang out with friends, meet new people while waiting in line and be surrounded by a very diverse crowd.
I noticed that most of the people that go there are tourists; I wonder where the locals go to?
All in all, it is a great place to go for the first time or take someone who has not been there before. Another thing, their prices are a little steep for what its worth.
OK so I came here with family while on vacation. We were exploring Hollywood blvd. I kept eyeing this sushi spot on the top floor of the mall but held out because my family was so adamant that we were eating at pinks. OK whatever I cant argue with wanting a good hot dog that everyone talks about.
We get there and the line is around the building. It was about and hour wait. Not too bad. I'm patient anyways. They Take NO cards!!!! ATM or CREDIT. Had to run down the street to an ATM. Well the one plus they do have is the fries! Chili fries were good. Hot dogs whatever. I do like that you can pretty much put whatever you want on it. But I suggest you come to the bay area and try a Casper's Dog. Good old fashioned hot dog without all the toppings to hide a not so good dog.
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I HATE THE LINE! BY THE TIME IT'S YOUR TURN TO ORDER, YOUR STOMACH HAS ALREADY EATEN ITSELF!
Pros:
-You can make your own hot dogs or choose one that is already on the list.
-Cheap price
-Servers have a killer memory!
-A wide variety of toppings and ways to top your hot dog.
Cons:
-WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE!!! (DANG, 7-Eleven is around the corner!)
-NO PARKING!!!
-1am and people are still in line.
-LINE IS TOO LONG!!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!!!
-Dinning area is dirty. =(
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I opted for just a Coleslaw Dog. Pink's is pretty popular for their Chili Cheese Dog along with all their other specialties (like the Bacon Burrito Dog, a flour tortilla wrapped around 2 hot dogs, 2 slices of cheese, 3 slices of bacon, chili & onions) but I wanted to try something simple. They've got well over 20 different dogs for you to try including the Lord of the "RINGS" Dog a 5-6 onion rings skewered with a 10 Stretch Dog topped with BBQ sauce or the Ozzy Spicy Dog a spicy polish dog with nacho cheese, American cheese, grilled onions, guacamole & chopped tomatoes. They've also got your typical sides, fries, onion rings, chili fries, potato chips, etc. They do serve burgers too but that seems strange to go to Pink's a order a burger.
The hot dog I got was actually pretty small and I guess I mean that in relation to the bun. There was a good amount of coleslaw and it was tasty but it all overshadowed the actual hot dog...which I would imagine would be the most important component. The taste was good but again underwhelming considering all the hype. The coleslaw was mayonnaise based and had a nice sweetness to it. In all honestly though this was more of a coleslaw filled bun...maybe if I had gotten two dogs under that massive pile of cabbage.
The Chicago Dogs and the Chili Cheese Dogs I saw looked amazing and I'd grab one of those next time for sure. If you haven't tried Pink's before and you're in the area I'd say give it a shot but I definitely wouldn't go out of my way or wait in too long of a line.
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Mehh... I enjoyed my hot dog, but I do not understand the hysteria.
When I moved here, everyone told me, in an excited voice, "you have to go to Pink's!"
I was on my way to look at some craigslist furniture in WeHo when I inadvertently realized I was right by Pink's. Quick look showed only a handful of people in line. I was shocked, as people told me I would wait over an hour for this LA institution.
The menu is intimidating, really too many options. I opted for the Bacon Chili Cheese dog. The Bacon was a mistake, but otherwise the hot dog was good. Not great, not amazing; not worthy of an hour long wait that is for damn sure.
I also did not like the ordering process; the idea that a single person handles your entire order is lost on me. Take orders, give numbers and the wait time could be cut in half.
Definitely worth coming here once to check off the list, but like most places that are hyped to death, it disappoints.
Okay - the hot dogs are okay. But just okay. What isn't okay about this place??? THE LINE!! I'm sorry, but the people that wait in that hour long line for a hot dog that is just average...are retarded.
This place has that affect. People continue to go there b/c of the line. They think, "Wow - an hour wait, it must REALLY be good." So they convince themselves of how good it is, and the cycle continues.
I might go to this place more often if it didn't have a wait. But I refuse to be one of the idiots that spends 1/8 of their day in line waiting for a hot dog. If it's a hot dog I want, I stick with Fabs in Reseda. Much better quality and not a wait that makes you feel like an ass.
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For all the people that live in LA, I am sure that everyone has seen the line at PINKS. Yesterday i was driving by the line was short, and what a better chance to try to ALL Famous PINKS Hot Dog.
What can i say "It was OK" maybe i hyped my self up too much. Maybe i just need to find the Dog that fits me.
Dont Get me Wrong, PINKS has a Huge Huge Selection of Hot Dogs. I will give it another shot next time & will change my review if it my taste buds start tot tingle.
I suggest everyone to try it themselves and decided.
For a First time i got the Chili Dog with everything. Next time i will get the Bacon Dog withe everything.
If you are ever in VANCOUVER BC CANADA, you will have to find a Hot Dog Cart in Downtown called "JAPPA DOG" Seriously One of the BEST, One of the Best.
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Don't hate me but I'm from LA and I like Pink's. It's a good hot dog. I just get the regular chili dog. It's yum.
ps. I would never wait in that long line for a hot dog, though. If I waited a million hours behind a million weirdos for this (or any) hot dog, I'd be really pissed at myself.. Go on a weekday really early. You might think eating hot dogs at 10am is weird, but I think waiting hours in line for one is weirder. =P
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Pinks! It's the kind of place I would love... in theory. Unfortunately in practice, there are several things that aren't working in Pink's favor:
1. The HYPE. Before you even get to Pink's, you hear about it - "you have to go there", "it's an LA landmark", etc. ... even if you try to avoid the talk, you can't help but subliminally develop high expectations of eating a cosmically orgasmic hot dog while rubbing elbows with Steven Spielberg.
2. The crowd. Ugh, the last time I was here was around 2:30pm on a Wednesday, and there was still a 20-25 minute line. Granted, the wait can get much longer, but still?! Also, the parking lot is cramped and fills up easily. So bring some patience, a good book, or some boozed up friends to help you pass the time in line.
3. The hot dogs. So, you've heard the hype and stood in line for x minutes, staring at the menu of tacky celebrity-named hot dogs. And you finally order. And the food arrives and ... the moment comes when you take that first bite... AND!!!.... it tastes like a hot dog. Womp womp. It's a good hot dog, very plump (so much that it pops when you bite into it), but still a hot dog. I can't think of any hot dog that is worth the wait. Yes, there are definitely worse hot dogs out there, but I guess unless you're a hot dog connoisseur [thank you spell check], there isn't much that noteworthy about the hot dogs themselves. There are a bunch of different toppings that are decent, but not extraordinary.
So, it's Pinks. It's been here for a while. And the people will still come. Eh, I might come back on occasion too... I mean, it's an LA landmark - you HAVE to go!
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Neighborhood: Hollywood
Category: Hot Dogs
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
Category: Food Stands
Neighborhood: Downtown
Category: Food Stands
Los Angeles, CA
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Hollywood
Category: Hot Dogs
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