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    Pink's Hot Dogs

    3.5 (8k reviews)
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    Open 9:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    The Brando Dog
    Gregory B.

    Fast service, decent dog. The chili and cheese was hot, glad I got it while I was here, but at the end of the day it's just a hot dog.

    Chili Dog With Sauerkraut
    Eli L.

    Well known place for a dog in LA. Its good, their menu is very expansive with different hot dog combinations, burgers, and they have fries and onion rings. The hot dogs themselves are good! Not perfect, but good. The hot dogs meat is good, regular hot dogs, I prefer when theres a little burst to the meat, these dont really have that. The sauerkraut is fine, a little on the sweet side for sauerkraut. The chili is very good imo! Nice amount of onions. The service is rushed and hectic, verges on rude. We went right before a rush and even then it wasn't the best service. I get it though, Its a busy popular place. The inside is small but they have a nice outdoor patio, very retro vibes. Its cute. I personally wouldnt come out of my way to come here, especially at the price point.

    Josh L.

    Tourist attractions but with their old school vibes and old school hot dog stand looks. And their quick service. About 10 minutes to get even those there was a long line out the doors. Would have give it a 5 star but didn't know there was cheese on a regular chili dog. Chili on them dogs were basic chili, non spicy. Dogs were nice and crisp not overly salty or spongy.

    Jazmine C.

    This place is definitely a local favorite! It's very small inside, but they have a great outdoor patio area that makes it easy to sit back and enjoy your food. The surrounding area is super cute too, with lots of Instagram-worthy spots. The menu is surprisingly large. I originally thought they only served hot dogs, but they also have burgers and sides to choose from. The hot dogs were so good. I usually say you can't really mess up a hot dog... but I've definitely had some I didn't love before. This one was super tasty, not rubbery at all, and the bun was soft and fresh. You can tell there's quality there. They also sell really cute merch, though it is a bit pricey. I imagine that's part of being such a hotspot as lots of celebrities have stopped by over the years, and they even have hot dogs named after celebrities, which adds to the fun vibe. Overall, great food, fun atmosphere, and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

    Richard G.

    I love Pink's hot dogs. The workers are friendly and attentive. The food is great!! I never leave on an empty stomach even when i just have qty 1 of any variety of hot dog. These things are massive and flavorful. You get everything from carmalized onions, pastrami, bacon to jalapeños and nacho cheese. I usually get the Ozzy dog but just about any of the choices are on par. I always get a black cherry or cream soda bottle drink. The lemonade can be a bit sweet, be sure to split it with someone and get the free tea and make yourself an arnold palmer. There is plenty of seating and celebrity pictures on the wall to keep you entertained. A true staple of Hollywood/Los Angeles History.

    Nola F.

    Pink's is always five stars in my book. I haven't eaten here that much, only on vacation. Somehow I missed this treasure when I lived here years ago. I decided I would order a Betty White hot dog, nothing on it. I did end up adding mustard and relish. The hot dog was delicious. The fries were given as a huge portion. Luckily, we only ordered one serving. I enjoyed the fries. They had just the right amount of crispiness. There are dozens of types of hot dogs here. They have gotten very pricey, but still well worth it. The staff were nice. There is a good amount of outdoor seating. I highly suggest visiting Pink's if you are a hot dog fan. It is always delicious.

    Eugene A.

    I have zero regrets visiting Pink's Hot Dogs after my appointment at WeHo DMV. As I set foot into the legendary Pink's, I immediately sensed it is an institution here in LA. I love the overall pink aesthetic with all the memorable photos with key celebrities such as Betty White, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Kimmel, and even kpop stars such as BabyMonster and Yook Sung Jae of BtoB. Props to Suho of EXO for mentioning Pink's at their concert in LA in 2016. I ordered their Turkey Burger (without tomato), Turkey Dog with relish and fries. The lady who took my order immediately memorized it and it came as is once I was ready to pay. The wait was less than 7 minutes and the price was not bad for under $21 for all three items. I am glad I arrived here before the lunch rush as there was plenty of seating at their outdoor patio. The turkey dog did not taste overly processed and it tasted perfectly juicy with their relish. The fries were crispy and not greasy at all! The turkey burger was juicy, tasty and almost identical to a charbroiled beef burger. On my next visit, I am definitely taking my friends and family for a tasty meal at Pink's!

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    Megan C.

    I kept wanting to visit such an iconic place but I keep forgetting... until now! OVERALL: I feel the only thing that keeps this place going is the celebrities and the numerous options especially of those selected by the famous folks. I went down a hot dog hole and this place truly disappointed... no snap to the dog, the dog felt invisible, stale bread, and it seems to be more about the toppings but the toppings weren't great either... I asked for recommendations and I ended up with the PHILLY CHEESESTEAK. The Philly cheesesteak was not good at all. Flavorless. Dry. Peppers and onions undercooked with zero flavor. Cheese didn't really come through either. As I was waiting (took about 10 minutes), I browsed the pictures and read their history, learning that their OG is the CHILI CHEESE DOG; therefore I fell down that hole too. The chili itself was the only best part. Full of flavor. Can order with or without everything. The raw onions overpowered it all. No snap to the dog. Bread was dense and stale. I don't know if it's (stale bread, no snap to the dogs, etc) because I went later in the day but thankful for no line. SERVICE: Lots of espanol utilized in the open kitchen. Quick in and out. Service staff seemed jaded in the sense they knew every one there were tourists. Takes order at the front window, screams it in espanol to the cooks, and then customer walks to the cashier area paying per tablet. AMBIANCE: Casual. Great for large groups. Outdoor patio seating. Very sketchy at night. Located on their own grounds with their own parking lot...may be a tight squeeze especially during peak hours. Would I come back? No. I rather go to Costco and make my own toppings hahaha!

    Jalapeño dog, chili hamburger, chili fries
    Trudy C.

    Super popular place for chili dogs, but I don't see why. They don't taste very good to be honest. The atmosphere was eclectic and it's a really cool place to be and see photos of famous people who have frequented here. However, the food just didn't taste that great. I asked for the pink famous chili hamburger, with added jalapeños, and it just didn't even have any flavor. Their french fries with chili also were not appetizing. To be known for their chili and the chili have zero flavor, is really a no-no. The service was outstanding, however very kind friendly people.

    It should be called the Yoshi dog, but was still amazing!
    Cory H.

    I used to think this was the best chili dog in L.A. it's still good but I've tried more places since my first visit to Pink's so there are better ones out there. That said, Pink's is still top notch. Customer Service is always fast & friendly. Lots of fun celebrity-based menu items, and food is always freshly made and on point. Lots of outside seating in the back. Only issues is no indoor seating. & difficult parking options, but neither takes away from the quality of food. A must stop for the average tourist or hungry local looking for some good grub!

    Leo H.

    Pinks is the best.. Open till 2am nice for those late night munchies with some amazing hotdogs I have so many favorites. But I like the hamburger with chili, cheese, bacon & a hot link yummy

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    Angelique E.

    Was good to try out never been to pinks first time The environment is welcoming very busy you can stand inside and wait for your food and outside dining Nice on a sunny day I got a polish dog with chilli cheese onion mustard and Tamatoe And a side of onion rings and a side of ranch and chili peppers Good size dog . Not disappointed good flavor

    Bacon Chili Cheese Dog Chili Burger French Fries
    Felicia C.

    Came here on a Saturday night and thankfully the wait wasn't long at all! I wanted to try Pink's for the longest time since it is an LA staple, but honestly, the experience here was pretty disappointing. We got the Bacon Chili Cheese Dog, Chili Hamburger, and Fries. Bacon Chili Cheese Dog - Honestly, kind of disgusting. I couldn't taste much chili, but the texture was just goop. The quality of the hot dog was terrible. I wish that the hot dog had some acidity that helped with the taste of FAT in my mouth. Chili Hamburger - This truly needed acidity BAD. Each bite was super oily and the patty was overcooked. Tomato or pickle would have helped immensely. Fries - The only thing that was remotely good here. The fries were flavorful and crispy. Probably better than most fries out there. Overall, I would NOT come here again. Overpriced and overhyped.

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    Are there any eggs or milk in the buns?

    Hi, The ingredients label to Pink's hot dog buns does not show any eggs or milk in the hot dog buns. If you are interested in the hamburger buns, let me know. Thanks for the question.… Read more

    Do you have hotdogs that have no beef in them?

    Hi Loribel, Pink's has "Better Balance" vegan hot dogs and vegan cheese. See you there.… Read more

    Are there any peanuts or tree nuts, or risk of cross contamination?

    Hi Nicole, We use canola oil to fry the French Fries and Onion Rings. Canola oil comes from a seed. Our hamburger buns have sesame seeds. We use canola oil to squirt on the grill to grill the fajita mix. Best to order the hot dog or chili dog… Read more

    Which hotdog snaps when u bite into it?

    All of them. They use the same links for all their dogs

    Do you sell beers?

    Hi Rose, Sorry only Root Beer and over 15 different types of bottled soda pop. Hope you will soon visit Pink's for the holidays.… Read more

    Can I get the Polish Pastrami Dog with a beef wiener instead of the Polish sausage?

    yes, they take requests

    Are the hotdogs beef or pork?

    Hi Lauren, Pink's hot dogs are all beef. Our sausages are beef and pork. I suggest the hot dog topped with either mustard, onions, chili and cheese or the hot dog topped with grilled vegetables and melted mozzarella cheese. The fries and onion… Read more

    Do they take cash? I'm Canadian and don't have American cards

    Yes

    I saw this almost asked before, but are you open on New Years Day? Visiting from out of state, and having to plan carefully with the holidays.

    Hi Sarah, Pink's is open New Year's Day. Best to arrive before noon or 12:30 to avoid a long line. Looking forward to serving you Pink's Hot Dogs (www.pinkshollywood.com).… Read more

    Are the french fries gluten free? I want to try the nacho cheese chili fries but wanted to double check on those ingredients.

    Hi James, This is Richard Pink, Co-Owner of Pink's. Thanks for your question. The chili isn't gluten free. The fries and nacho cheese are gluten free. Customers say our… Read more

    Are there any plans on releasing a nutritional menu? At the very least, I'd like the calories for…

    Hi Richard, Thanks for your interest. The calories of the 9 inch all beef hot dog is 230. The calories of the hot dog bun are198 calories. Sorry but we don't have… Read more

    Are the beyond dogs cooked separately from your regular hot dogs?

    The Beyond Sausage is cooked separately from the Beef Hot Dogs. Thanks for asking. Richard Pink… Read more

    Sad I stopped by yesterday and asked 3 people behind the counter whether the hot dogs were gluten free without the bun and was told NO, the hot dogs are not gluten free? Did Pink's change the ingredients in their dog as they previously claimed.

    Hi Ron, The Hot Dogs without the buns are gluten free. My staff was not properly informed. I will be sure to let them know how to correctly answer this question. Hope you… Read more

    Are the hot dogs beef? Thank you all for the answers. ☺️ Richard, my husband and I are coming from Australia in December and cannot wait to try!

    They use Hoffy hot dogs which are beef. They always taste great. Been going there for decades.

    Went there this past Sunday at noon and the place was closed while all the other food court spots were open. Is this place closed down?

    Not sure why they were closed on Sunday they're open today

    Has the recipe for the (spicy) polish dogs changed? Maybe it's me, but since you reopened, the polish dogs seem more juicy and flavorful than before. They are just delicious. Thank you!

    Hi A L, Thank you for the reassuring message. The Polish Dog recipe changed about two months ago. We are so pleased you like the new recipe!… Read more

    Are there dairy-free and gluten-free options?

    Hi Peter, I suggest you dine on our hot dogs without the bun. The staff can put it in a tray and top it with a lot of non dairy and non gluten yummy toppings. You will need… Read more

    Gluten free buns?

    Hi Madi, Pink's buns are not gluten free (sorry). We recommend having the hot dog served on our small paper tray and dine with our plastic knife and fork. This is how I… Read more

    Are both locations at Universal Citywalk and Weho open now or are they still closed because of this COVID?

    Hi Perry, Pink's at 709 N. La Brea near Melrose is now open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and until Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Pink's at Universal CityWalk is… Read more

    Can I make any hotdog a vegetarian hotdog?

    Hi Diane, Pink's offers a "Beyond" veggie sausage. We call it the Patt Morrison "Beyond" Veggie sausage and top it with sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and… Read more

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