Message from Hot Doug's Inc.
The sausage superstore & encased meat emporium
- Over a Dozen Tasty Sausages
- Daily Specials
- Veggie Dogs
"There are no two finer words in the English language than 'encased meats,' my friend."
Hot Doug's has the finest sausages in town! Our menu features over a dozen delicious sausages each and every day. You can sample a natural casing Chicago-style hot dogs, polish or Wisconsin beer bratwurst. We also have Italian sausages, chicken sausages, hearty thuringers, corn dogs and for the kids, mini bagel dogs.
If you're up to it, check out the "game of the week," Hot Doug's weekly game sausage. It may be lamb, venison or even wild boar. Don't eat meat? Well, then have one of our tasty veggie dogs. Hot Doug's fries are fresh cut Idaho potatoes (never frozen or processed) served hot, crisp and tasty. You gotta try'em.
Plus, we always have a daily sausage and fries special, as well as lots of specialty sausages on our "sausageriffic" menu.
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 Hot Doug's Inc.
(773) 348-0326
3324 North California
Chicago, IL 60618
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Editorial Description by Citysearch
Sausage lovers line out the door at this quirky, Crayola-colored hot dog spot.
Rated 9.9 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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Anyone know where to get a good alligator sausage in the city? 
Oh yeah, here. They've also been known to do pheasant, kangaroo, and, for the more herbivorous types, the best veggie dog in the city (so all my veg friends say). Doug is the Willy Wonka of Chicago cuisine, happily, if sarcastically, peddling his delights personally to all who brave the line out the door at this Avondale landmark. The duck fat fries are tremendous, the standard-issue dogs (chicago-style, andouille, thuringer, etc.) are all top gear, and they carry green river, which is great if you're not afraid of it (although I am). the point is, go here, start a conversation, and don't fear the red and yellow-painted walls. it's the cheapest gourmet meal you'll get in the city.
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Who can turn down a trip to an encased meat emporium?
Oh Hot Dougs, you vex me so. Every time I visit Hot Dougs, I end up with a symphony of taste sitting in front of me. The creativity Doug has is out of control. He really knows how to create killer options every time. Unique meats such as alligator and kangaroo often grace the menu and the duck-fat fries are unbelievable. The downsides: #1 the wait is completely ridiculous on Saturday(especially during the winter) and #2 I often get indegestion from this place. (Guess that's more a personal problem...) Still, the great tastes always lure me back for more.
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Worth the wait
Hot Doug's is truly exceptional--not only are the traditional Chicago-style hot dogs some of the best in town, but they have all kinds of crazy specials that are always worth a try. Think alligator sausage with blue cheese, or jerk pork sausage with fried plantains and spicy mustard. Everyone loves the duck fat fries but they're a little too rich for my blood, so I always come on the weekdays when the lines are shorter anyway. Doug himself works the register. He's always really friendly, and will handle unusual requests with aplomb. They also have hard-to-find sodas like Tab, Fresca and Green River.
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a good neighborhood dawg 
deffinitly the place to go when in chicago, go early the place fills up fast,when inside
the menue is amusing and all the dawgs are great especially the daily special and don't miss the weekend french fries cooked in duck fat on then weekend.
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FANTASTIC!
I love this place! Doug is hilarious and the food is great. I got a huge order of fries that were crispy and perfectly seasoned. There's all sorts of unique dogs to try, but the rib eye dog is delicious. Yeah, there's a long line, but it goes fast and everyone around you is in a good mood and looking forward to eating. Doug treats everyone fairly, always plays great music, and prices his food well.
Pros: great food, fun atmosphere
Cons: can get crowded
Posted 08/22/08 at 1:55pm
And the Winner is......
On a recent Roadtrip we made it a point to visit numerous Hot Dog places in the Chicago area and I must say that Hot Doug's is the winner. We got there before 11am and tried a few offerings and they were all great. Doug was cool and really helpful with the menu. It was awesome! I would eat there over SuperDawg any day of the week!
Pros: Doug, Fast Service, Parking
Cons: None
Posted 05/19/08 at 6:08am
Average experience........
Ok, I've read the reviews and here is my "opinoin". First, I had the Chicago Dog with everything the Brat with everything and I small fry.
Overall experience, average. I like the relsih and carmelized onions, nice touch. Hot Dog was the smallest I've ever had, decent flavor.
Brat was good, not very good. Fries were good, NOT great.
Pros: Carmelized Onions and sweet relish
Cons: Hot dog, and brat were avergae
Posted 03/26/08 at 5:41pm
Should be called Arrogant Dougs.
Went there for a Chili Dog, and upon not seeing it on the menu board, I asked Doug if they had Chili Dogs. The response was arrogant to say the least and went something like this: "We have Hot Dogs, we have Chili, you do the math". Never again. Not that big a deal anyway...
Pros: None
Cons: Line was too long
Posted 02/27/08 at 9:29am
Walk Out Happy
On a recent trip to Chicago one of our first stops was a visit to Hot Doug's. We went early since we heard the place got busy and ended up with only about a 10-15 minute wait. By the time we left there was a long line out the door, down the street and around the corner....which I would have gladly waited in after we tasted our dogs. True to the reviews...the duck fat fries were amazing! But the most fun was to walk up to place our orders to an Elvis Costillo look-alike...who happens to be Doug. Even though this place is extremely busy...he takes the time to chat with everyone who comes in, explains the menu and makes recommendations. We ordered 2 duck fat fries...and he kindly let us know only one order would be sufficient. Our dogs were extremely tasty...and I honestly will say one of the best I have ever had. Very small place, but they move everyone thru...not rushing anyone. Loved this place.
Pros: Food, Service, Doug
Cons: Long lines if you come after 11:45
Posted 10/18/07 at 4:30pm
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