Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants, Hot Dog Restaurants
$, Cheap Eats, Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot
Pink's Hot Dogs is probably the most famous hot dog stand in Los Angeles! Located near the corner of Melrose and La Brea, Pink's can be found by looking for a crowd of people and following the aroma of fresh meaty chili and soft hot dog buns. Pink's is unlike any other hot dog stand in America. For example, it has its own parking lot attendant. It has been in the same location for 62 years. It is not unusual to see a Rolls Royce pull up to Pink's (the chili dog ordered will be for the occupant, not the chauffeur). Movie stars, well-known dignitaries, struggling musicians, businessmen, housewives, school children... all have savored Pink's Famous Chili Dogs. Pink's Hot Dog Stand is a quick lunch spot, a nostalgic trip into the past and a delicious experience. Pink's is definitely a landmark in Hollywood!
Best Hot Dog in LA
by salmineodean
Pinks has the best HOt Dog in LA -- there are a dozen varieties -- as seen on Huel Howser's KCET program.
Posted 10/04/02
Exceptional!
by ferdman
Without a doubt, the best damn dog you'll ever bite into...
Pros: Value, great taste, peoplewatching
Cons: Parking
Posted 10/02/02
Think Pink!!
by auja_26
Their food is well worth the wait at any hour of the day or night! Deee-licioius!
Pros: inexpensive, great food, open late
Cons: small parking lot, long lines
Posted 10/02/02
Chilhood dream
by redrum
Like your wildest childhood dream. They even had something called the Harry Potter Dog. I stick to the polish dogs. It's like New York's Island hot dogs.
Pros: Greasy, Hot dogs, quick eat
Cons: Greasy, hot dogs, long line
Posted 08/25/02
WELL WORTH YOUR WAIT!!
by budd_e_bev
I've been living in LA for almost 3 years, and I've GOT to say Pinks is the best Hot Dog place EVER!!! I've traveled and lived in many sities as well as overseas, but theirs is absolutely delicious! It's totally perfect for those growling stumoachs, during the day and late at night. I've been during both times, but late at night is when lines are less long (the average wait is about 20-40 minutes). Even though the long lines might discourage you, it's well worth everything! I've been here over 10 times, and still love it as much as I did the first time!
Posted 08/20/02
toldyouonlycandoWhatyouknowhowtodowell
by aarron_carter
-"There's only one thing that i know how to do well. And i've often been told that you only can do what you know how to do well. And that's be you. Be what you're like. Be like yourself." - They Might be Giants
and boy, does Pink's know Hotdogs !
they are, in short, The Best !
Pros: good food, cheap eats, onions
Posted 08/20/02
LAs best and most famous stand!
by Kayotae
There's a reason why when you ask Angelenos where to get a hot dog, they'll all almost inevitably point you towards Pink's. Not only is this place a famous local tradition, it's a fine dog! Anything you might want to put on a hot dog, they've got and they'll do it up right for you.
Posted 08/16/02
Oddly enough...
by jade3
the hot dogs (make mine chili, please!) are okay, but I actually prefer their burgers!!!
Posted 08/15/02
OY VEY !! WHATTA DAWG !
by CRZYHWN
I'VE BEEN EATING AT "PINKS" FOR 37 YEARS!
TRUTHFULLY, THERE ARE NO OTHER, CHILI DOGS!!
JUST WANNABES! IF YOU THINK THERE'S SOMETHING BETTAH "FOHGETBOUTIT"
Pros: GREAT DAWGS, L.A. AMBIENCE
Cons: NO PARKING, CROWDED
Posted 08/14/02
Wo Baby !
by mimi
I had a Pink's Dog for the first time when I worked at the Coffee Bean, We had a Booth On the Santa Monica Pier and So did Pink's. So all Day we traided Ice Blendeds for the 10' footlongs with Chilly, oh my god ! I Never Had something so good in a while.
Pros: Good, Good, Good
Cons: Messy
Posted 08/14/02
fabulous
by GILBERTFlores769
good food, mademy mouth water when lying my eyes on the food for the fist time. Arrived happy and left happy, after a good meal
Pros: freindly srevice, good food
Cons: long lines, littlle more help at
Posted 08/13/02
Gourmet Dogs with a kick
by americangirl2000
There is absolutely no other hot dog in the world like Pink's!! My absolute favorite is the footlong chili cheese dog with onions and mustard... add a little pastrami and you have a gastronomic delight!! Add some scrumptious chili cheese fries and a Bubble-Up to complete your dining enjoyment!! Of course, there is always a line at Pink's but it moves quickly and is WELL worth the wait!!
Pros: Inexpensive, easy parking, GREAT food!!
Cons: The Line
Posted 08/13/02
Top Dogs
by jpozen
If you are looking for atmosphere, go somewhere else. If you want the best chili dogs in L.A., this is the place to go, just be prepared for a long wait if you go during lunch time.
Pros: inexpensive, great food
Cons: crowded
Posted 08/13/02
hearty meal at a rasonable price
by acdeocares
excellent choices or options. wonderful combinations and such appropriate names for the sandwhich combination.
Cons: parking
Posted 08/12/02
L.A.'s Best Dogs
by spiceman
Pink's is a very unique place. The food is very good. Pink's offers about 25 different types of Hot Dogs. I enjoy eating at Pinks, however they are so good that if I did it often I would gain weight. Also many famous people eat at Pink's so bring your camera you never know who might show up.
Pros: tasty, variety, inexpensive
Cons: long wait
Posted 08/07/02
$40 hot dogs
by fatboy
The food was good but it was very costly. I got a parking ticket for parking on the streets because there wasn't any room in the lot. The line was awful. I waited more than a hour for hot dogs! If you want parking tickets and heartburn, eat at pinks.
Pros: good taste
Cons: bad parking, parking tickets, parking tickets
Posted 07/12/02
It's just a hot dog!
by dussellrott
It's a good hot dog, a damn good hot dog, but to some it's just not worth the wait. If you do feel like waiting and trying a hot dog that has become an LA staple, by all means go for it. You won't regret it unless you get a rubbery, somewhat stale hot dog but even then it's still pretty good. Get a bacon wrapped hot dog and top it off with chili and onions. Goes down well with a beer.
Posted 07/01/02
these dogs are for the dogs
by roxy
Completely over-rated!!! These hot dogs were like rubber! The wait was too long and the parking stink! Skip it!
Posted 06/17/02
Pinks is the Cat's Ass
by yoak
Pink's takes the right approach to a hot dog stand. Serve greasy hot dogs and hamburgers and pour chili all over everything. Add bacon to taste. Yum yum.
Pros: Chili
Posted 06/12/02
Great dogs.
by ou812sammy
The hot dogs were great. The line to get your food is always long but it can be worth the wait. I also like the variety of hot dogs you can get.
Pros: Great dogs
Cons: Long line, Service is ok
Posted 06/09/02
SIMPLY THE BEST
by darlnitsme
Having lived in the L.A. area for over 2 decades I have had the opportunity to visit Pinks often. It is simply the best there is. In my travels around the country, I have tried to find a dog that comes even close. I've failed miserably.
I now live in Orlando and only wish that Pinks was in Florida. Every time I visit L.A., no matter for how long or short a time, I make a point of going to Pinks for either a Mild Polish Dog with the works or a regular chili cheese dog.
Dayum, I miss it.
Pros: Incredible, Superlative, The Best
Cons: only one location
Posted 06/06/02
Still the Best!
by taradelis_citysearch
For the price, Pink's can't be beat for late night dining. If you don't want to deal with the slow service at Fred 62, The Kitchen's new menu has got you down, go to Pink's. Their hot dogs rock. They're not unnecessarily thick like all those ballpark franks that taste bad. Instead, they're very flavorful. Lots of condiments available. Meet interesting people.
Pros: great hot dogs, cheap food
Cons: always long lines, parking difficult
Posted 06/05/02
Savory
by workingaddie
Pink's creatively assembles a variety of condiments to make the best hot dogs ever!! Go with a hearty appetite.
Pros: variety
Cons: limited seating
Posted 05/30/02
yummy
by laurieswirls
These hot dogs are great.The line is worth it. If you only have a little while to eat though i wouldn't suggest eating here. A great place for a daytime date and a dog
Posted 05/21/02
Where people stand in line for hot dogs
by susanblue_citysearch
The only place I'd typically stand in line for a hot dog is a baseball stadium, but these are worth a wait. The line is traditionally long, but the service is quick once you order. This family-owned stand serves all-beef hot dogs, orange cheese, onion rings and too many toppings to list. The menu has lots of options (such as burgers, burrito-like hot dogs, pastrami hot dogs and even a couple of items for vegetarians), but I recommend sticking with the chili-cheese dog.
Posted 05/20/02
Tourist Trapped
by RichardTate
OK, so I went--partly to appease an out-of-town guest who had her heart set, partly to be able to say I've been. Pink's is an L.A. classic, as you'll read on the menu while waiting in line. And you'll have plenty of time to read. We waited in line for over an hour, with tourists, screaming kids and exhaust fumes wafting from one of the busiest intersections in the city. The dogs were hot and fully loaded, but I can't say they were worth the wait. The patio/parking lot in the back doesn't make for a great dining experience. The best part, really, was the signed picture of Richard Simmons in the tiny indoor eating area. Wait till you see what he's wearing.
Pros: L.A. classic
Cons: Long wait, So-so food
Posted 05/13/02
