Pink’s Hot Dogs

A fun local & tourist destination. The sausage is normal but the topping kicks the experience up a notch!

Depending on what time you get here, the wait can be pretty long as it’s a touristy spot but it’s not too bad.
The menu has a huge variety of toppings to go on your hot dog, so the line can be a good thing while you decide on what you want.
Overall, the food is decent. Nothing great, but also will hit the spot if you’re in the mood for a hot dog piled high with just about anything you can think of. If you’re looking for a simple, plain hot dog I’m sure you can find better with less waiting in line.
Check it out if you’re in town and have never been, so you can cross it off of your LA food bucket list at least!

Line can get extremely long but it moves quickly. I’m glad that they finally accept debit/​credit cards as they didn’t for many years. You can’t got wrong with their chili cheese dog and chili cheese fries.

My BFF absolutely loves Pink’s (and would kill me for giving 3 stars), but this is my Unilocal party and my review so here goes…
I’ve visited twice (dragged here by said BFF), and it’s definitely an experience! I’ll give them that. If you’re in LA, you should definitely go see for yourself. Just go and see how the masses pile in line for dogs! The hotdogs are good, but every time I visit I always wonder why the line is an hour long?! I don’t get. Next, I think of all the other amazing things I could have done in LA with that hour I’ll never get back!
By anyhow, I’m a simple girl so I order a simple dog, but the cheese always makes me cringe. It’s highly processed guys, ew!
But, overall they’re ok! Just… Really hyped!
(Like hype on steroids)

BOMB! Definite go-​to spot!
Love this place! They don’t just cooked up hot dogs, they make excellent burgers, and it’s the first time I’ve ever had a hog dog burrito — which tasted great by the way. With how many times I’ve been there, I’ve pretty much eaten the whole menu always with bacon ranch or chili cheese fries on the side. NEVER gets old.

Hot Dogs — LA Must Do

THIS AIN’T NO HOT DOUG’S «RIP»
* New York sweet & saucy onions — skinny dog, decent snap. Onions okay. ²⁄₅.
* Chili Cheese w Raw onions and American Cheese — same dog as the NYork. ²⁄₅.
— The chili had no flavor, basically sucked.
* Special — The Ozzy Spicy Dog ³⁄₅.
— Good size dog with all the toppings. Great snap and the dog was almost the size of a sausage or a hot link.
— Great Spice.
— Felt like a ton of toppings, everything fresh.
* ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ Half Seasoned fries and half Onion Rings — both pretty good. ³⁄₅.
— Wait time early Friday afternoon — 20 minutes.
Honorary 1.5 — 2.0 stars for the the bullet points below.
* Inside and outside seating. Comfortable seeting throughout.
* Restroom key for M/​W on the cake case. Super clean restrooms.
* Paper towels (high quality) throughout.
* Refreshing self serve ice cold water available for free while you wait in line.
* Awesome glossy menus.
* Private lot and plenty of street parking.
Note: I’d NEVER go here to soak up the alcohol on a late night — That’s what random street cart bacon wrapped hotdogs are for.

Pink’s Hot Dogs is just one of those bucket list places that you have try just to say you’ve been there. I’ve had the opportunity to visit on a few occasions and after my most recent visit, I can give four stars with confidence. First of all, there’s the novelty and the history of the place. I mean, pretty much EVERY celebrity has been here. There’s proof all over the walls. Then, there’s the story you get tell about how you waited in line for hours in the hot sun. (We’ve been lucky btw… only waited once.) And finally, there’s the hot dogs. I used to think they were all about the toppings and not the dog itself but I kind of changed my mind on this last visit. After trying the spicy Chicago polish dog, I’ve decided I’m a fan. It’s was pretty darn tasty. The French fries were also great… crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Just how I like them! Finally, our daughter went with a chili dog, which was unfortunately pretty average at best. However, when you add everything up, I’d say that Pink’s is a solid 4 star experience and a definite must-​stop when visiting Hollywood. Add them to your itinerary now!

The smell is amazing when you are in line. Once you get to the front, you can’t decide and want it all because you are starving. The tray of deliciousness of Pink’s awaits you and once you find that perfect table, you dive in. It’s all worth it. I love love the spicy polish dog with bacon and chili on top. It’s my creation and the best one imo. Better than Harrah’s SD and The Strip. These workers know how to get food out with a quickness!

Pinks was good. Dont get the millenium dog. It’s too big and too much going on.
Get the fries with the nacho cheese and bacon. Also the chili dogs are pretty solid like the Brando Dog.

Driving into LA on PCH trip, Pink’s was recommended to us a a fun, quick place for us to stop and eat. Considering we had a few hours planned at the Tar pits, simple and quick was what we were looking for.
We must have just come in at the end of the lunch rush as there wasn’t much of a line, just 3 or so people in front of us. The cool thing about this place are all the combinations of hot dogs/​sausages you can choose from. Almost a nauseating selection with numerous combinations of hot dogs paired with onions, chili, cheese, bacon, and whatever else you could think of.
The Wife went with the old reliable selection of a chili-​cheese dog so I figured I would be a bit adventurous and grab one of the hot dog creations Pink’s is known for. I ended up choosing the Mulholland Drive dog and after looking at this magnificent specimen, I think Pink’s reputation definitely lives up to the hype.
A nine inch hot dog, served with bacon, onions, mushrooms, and nacho cheese. Delicious, and the fries were solid as well. The hot dog itself had a nice pop to it and after making a complete mess, I finished the meal feeling completely satisfied.
I think expectations are an important thing to take into account when choosing something simple, like a hot dog. After all, even for gourmet ones, they are pretty simple and very hard to screw up. But what Pink’s does great is offer you all sorts of great concoctions to satisfy your hot dog cravings.
Would I wait in line for an hour at pink’s? Probably not, but I wouldn’t do that for a hot dog anyways. However, will I be back to try out another interesting hot dog creation be it the Ozzy Spicy dog or Lord of the Rings? Absolutely.

Pretty good wasn’t disappointed.
If your looking for a nice clean cut hipster place… this isn’t it… run
But if your looking for good food and don’t care how the place looks… then come right in
I loved it and will come here again :)

01/​09/​2014
If we were to rate this by food alone I would give this 4 stars but because it is a long standing, very popular location I bumped it up to 5. It’s really a tourist attraction & a place where celebrities go to for lunch so that’s a plus!
I came here for a late dinner hoping for a quick meal before hitting the freeway back home. Unfortunately there was a 30 minute wait & the line stretched around the building but I was already there so I stood around for my meal. The seating here is very minimal so that’s something to consider if you’re coming with a large group.
I ended up ordering the Millennium Dog (12″ Jalapeño dog tomatoes, chili, guacamole, grilled onions & lettuce), Emeril Lagasse Bam Dog (9″ stretch, mustard, onions, cheese, jalapenos, bacon & coleslaw) & Side order of fries.
The Millennium Dog was huge but kind of on the tougher side as it’s more of a sausage then hot dog. The Emeril Lagasse Dog was pretty good, had good trimmings but the hot dog inside was like a regular store bought generic hot dog.
Overall it was a great experience being here & eating here over the years. If you’re new to LA this is definitely one of the spots you should check out.

We were traveling and we had to stop here while in town. I have always heard and seen things about Pink’s hot dogs on tv, and until now I finally was able to try! My guy was itching for this knowing we would be in LA. I was curious about the hype.
It was Friday at noon about lunch time, we walk up to see a decent line! No huge crowd or tail! Even one of the Pink’s girls was there taking pictures with people on the tour bus group. But as soon as I got there, I was wowed by all the different options.
Endless possibilities? Absolutely! Pinks has an extensive menu of different kinds of hot dogs, sides and specialty dogs. Each dog had its own unique name, fit to its toppings and style. There were many named after celebrities and their hot dog order when they come!
I had the Lord of the Rings dog. Can you guess what it’s got? ONION RINGS! ON A HOT DOG!
Yup. Drizzled with BBQ sauce for a savory taste. I enjoyed it very much, it was cool to try something out of the ordinary hot dog menu. Chili cheese fries were good too and come fully loaded on chili.
Until we meet again, Pinks! I will be back.

Come and try it at least once! It’s not the BEST hotdog but it’s different. Order the ozzy spicy dog! You can’t go wrong with this spicy polish dog with nacho cheese, onions, guacamole and tomatoes! I am also a fan of the Gustavo Dudamel dog! The nacho chips and overload of jalapenos hits the spot!
The line isn’t too long around 2pm, don’t go during dinner time nor late night. The line will loop the building.

We stumbled across this place but had been told about it previously. The line is long every time we passed here over the last few days but was worth the wait.
After approx. 30 min wait we were served and ordered chilli cheese fries, onion rings and a regular hot dog with cheese! It was great. The fries and chilli was amazing and the onion rings crispy and tasty.
This is an LA icon and is filled inside with pictures of celebrities that have been here! There is outdoor eating and off street parking available.
Definitely worth the wait and experience!

This place is awesome! It’s an icon and the food is delicious!
The line was long — as expected. I got the Giada hot dog, the bacon chili dog, and onion rings. I really like the bacon chili dog — delish! Everything was made fresh in front of you. So good!

I’ve wanted to go to Pinks for more than 15 years When I finally got my chance I was surprisingly disappointed.
Don’t get me wrong, Pinks is the real deal. You only have to go there to see it. I am in no way discouraging people from coming here. It was great to see the Hot Dogs made fresh in front of you and they were all expertly crafted, I just didn’t think they were all that GOOD.
I ordered the MULHOLLAND DRIVE DOG which is grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, nacho cheese & bacon. The Mushrooms and Onions were good, but the Bacon and Nacho Cheese just didn’t really seem to taste like much of anything.
As I said, I would never discourage anyone from coming here, but I don’t know that I would come back in a rush of exaltation for another Hot Dog.

In 1939, Paul Pink and his wife Betty bought a pushcart for $ 50 and began a hot dog business. By 1946, they built a permanent eatery that sits at the same location today. Now, for $ 50, you can buy 10 chili dogs. The nearly 80 year old landmark is a big celebrity and tourist draw. Every time we’ve been there, we can expect to wait in line at least 30 mins., and that’s okay, it’s part of the experience. It gives you time to look over the menu. Many of the celebrity dogs are versions ordered by that person. There’s the «Ozzy Spicy Dog» named for Ozzy Osborne, the «Martha Stewart Dog», who waited in line herself to order, the «Three Dog Night» and for California’s TV personality (R.I.P.), the «Huell Howser Dog». The most dogs to ever been eaten in one sitting was by actor Orson Welles, who downed 18.
Today, my daughter ordered the «Lord of the Rings» ($ 5.75), a 9″ stretch dog topped with onion rings and BBQ sauce, she really enjoyed it. My wife ordered the Bacon Burrito Dog ($ 8.25), 2 dogs wrapped in a large flour tortilla stuffed with cheddar cheese, bacon, chili and onions. This is her favorite! I ordered a Chili Cheese Dog ($ 4.95) with extra onions (watch out!) and onion rings ($ 3.65). Their mouth watering chili is delicious! Bruce Willis proposed to Demi Moore at Pink’s. Come… stand in a long line… enjoy the atmosphere and relax to good food. It’s part of the LA culture.

As the headquarters of the hot dog world in Los Angeles, It really is second to none.
Not only is this location legendary, it also boasts the best dogs and dog eating experience in Los Angeles. Anyone can sell dogs but how many places have been graced with so many celebrities and their memories. There is none other than Pink’s and if you’re visiting LA, you MUST stop by and wait in that line. The anticipation builds as you approach closer and closer to the front and you get to see what other people order. It’s a great experience and I’m looking forward to going back more and more when I’m in the area.
As for my dogs, I ordered my favorites: hot dog, mustard, onions and sauerkraut! Doesn’t get any better for me! I did order the chili on the side so I can dip my fries in! Can’t do it without the chili!
Tips: Try to get in line before 12:30p because that’s when the line started growing. It’s not a bad thing because they have it moving quickly. There is plenty of parking on the street and also in the private lot behind. Get creative and start looking as you approach the restaurant so you don’t have to double back if spots are filled close by. They have a small indoor dining area behind the kitchen where all the autographed pics of the celebs are, but they also have a pretty substantial patio area behind that. If you are really pressed for space, head back to your car and eat there, that’s how good it is! If you don’t know what to order, do what I do. On my first visit to a famous spot, I always ask what the most popular item is and start with that. Then I make my way around the menu and try different things. Get creative and have fun because this is the place! Enjoy!

Had to give this place a try after hearing all the hype, it was okay. I mean, theres nothing really special, other than that its been there for many years. I’m not saying it wasn’t good, because it was, but not worth the hype. The workers here are pretty rude, and they rush you. I understand that theres a line behind me, but its my first time! Give me a second! Geez! We had the following:
— Cheese fries & Onion Rings — Onion rings was greasy and not that great, the cheese fries was pretty awesome though
— BACON CHILI CHEESE DOG — topped w/​3 strips of bacon, tomatoes, mustard & onions — a handful of meat in your hand! 3 bacon strips and loaded with goodies! tasty, but I hope you have your meds near by!
— EMERIL LEGASSE BAM DOG — 9″ stretch dog, mustard, onions, cheese, jalapenos, bacon & coleslaw — this was delicious and a not as heavy as the bacon chili cheese dog
This is probably more of a one time visit place, just to say I went. other than that, I probably would not go back.

One of the classic places to visit in L.A. Had a sausage dog with fries and an orange soda. Food Comma… I love my food. Good atmosphere and the weather was cool…

Awesome experience, I had the Original chili cheese dog, the martha stewart, and the mark in the morning dog. they were pretty damn good! I am more of a Chicago hot dog fan in terms of dogs but these were special!

Anstehen — für einen Hot Dog!
Ich muss zugeben, mir hat Pink´s Hot Dog nichts gesagt, bevor wir ankamen.
Die Schlange vor dem Laden spricht allerdings Bände. Würde die Menschenmasse nicht vor dem Laden stehen, würde dieser gar nicht auffallen, weil sich direkt um die Ecke des bekannten Walk of Fames jeder Laden mit leuchtend blickenden Reklamen schmückt.
Wir durften durch unsere Reservierung für ein Gruppen Hot Dog Essen an der Schlange vorbei direkt in den Hof gehen.
Dann — mein Highlight — es gab sogar einen veganen Hot Dog. Gott war der gut!!!
Es ist doch am Ende tatsächlich nur ein gefülltes Brötchen — aber dennoch zieht es hier an.
Dazu gab es Fritten — auch die waren einfach der Hammer.
Im Hof steht auch eine Fotowand durch die man die Köpfe stecken kann — super witzige Idee.
Die beiden Inhaberinnen (es ist ein Familienbetrieb) waren so freundlich und zuvorkommend und verbreiten eine Warmherzigkeit die absolut authentisch wirkt.
Im Restaurant drinnen, was aus maximal 8 Plätzen besteht, sind die Wände von oben bis unten bis Fotos behangen, auf denen Promis bei Pinks abgebildet sind. Wer hier alles schon war ist der absolute Wahnsinn. Ich konnte es kaum fassen. Von Michael Jackson bis zu Madonna…
Verrückt — aber cool!

I’ve eaten Pink’s once in my life, and I’ve kept it that way in all the 25 years of my life, until now. That being said, you can tell where this review is headed. I came here since some friends from out of town naively wanted to try Pink’s, due to it being a staple in LA. Silly friends.
We came after a Lakers game, so there was no line whatsoever and free parking galore. Despite the large selection of dogs, there was a huge elephant in the room: none of them sounded that great. We ended up getting the Ozzy Spicy dog since it had lots on flavorful ingredients such as guacamole, tomatoes, onions. Our other friend got the Lord of the Rings Dog, which looked really plain. We also got onion rings and chili fries. We came with the intention of pigging out.
We were all amazed initially, but a few bites in, we realized we made a mistake in coming to Pink’s. Sure the dogs looked good, but we felt like shit immediately after a few bites of everything. Something about these dogs just doesn’t taste good. The pork itself in the Ozzy was really spicy, which was a pleasant surprise, but that’s all there was in the meat, just spicy, no other flavors present. The guac was pretty good, and perhaps the only saving grace, whenever it stayed on the hot dog. The onion rings were pretty average, and the chili fries were regretful, and both leftovers made some hobo ask for booze instead.
As an overall note, Pink’s is a staple in LA, and is a hot spot for first time customers, but it hasn’t evolved over the many decades of its existence. You come here only for the comical size of these entrees, much of the same reason you go to Fat Sal’s. But Pink’s has the same problem as Fat Sal’s: flavor, or the lack thereof. Pink’s needs to incorporate other savory flavors like garlic or rosemary.
If you’re craving some really good hot dogs/​sausages, please go to Wurstkuche in the arts district. Those dogs are DELICIOUS and worth the Pink’s-level prices.
Pink’s we’ve outgrown you. Do something about it.

I really don’t get the hype about this place. The line is always super long and the hot dogs are really just… normal. I feel like I can cook them easily at home even with all the toppings they have like chili cheese or whatever. I’m also fairly certain they use kraft’s american cheese… which is so disappointing.
I guess it’s pretty decent food if you’ve got some late night drunchies, but if I’m going to be in the area late at night, I’d rather head over to ktown or get some Tatsu ramen right around the corner.

Omg this place sucks so bad now, the hot dogs are gross, why do they crunch?
Have you seen the line? It shrunk, so bad
Hot dogs are not supposed to crunch simple as that

The ambiance from Pink’s is down-​to-​earth and nothing fancy… unless you count the Hollywood celebrity photos posted on the four corners of the dining room.
Expect a long line… but the good news is it does move fast. When you do get here, I would suggest ordering a few different menu items. We ordered a few Chicago Polish Hot dogs, Bacon/​Ranch French Fries and a can of soda. They only sell bottled and canned soda not drawn from dispensers.
For almost $ 5.00 per hot dog; that is quite expensive. And to say that Chicago Polish (our order) is their cheapest hot dog! Yes, their hot dogs are juicy and tender, but as far as if it is flavorful? I’d say it tastes a little bland! It is good… but excellent? Not really.
Overall, I would say the hot dogs are filling and satisfying. There is a good and fun vibe surround the place, but for the prices and the waiting, one visit to Pink’s is quite enough!

So… Pinks.
I believe that pinks is one of those places that you need to visit just because its famous. Because of that the lines are so packed everyday. I personally think its a regular hot dog place that has a billion combinations you can eat with it. As you can tell from all the pictures you get these massive fixings to go along with your dog. This place is definitely for munchies or if you want a cheat meal, or just to say you went to pinks.

Comparing purely against other hot dog places, Pink’s ranks as just a very cool experience & the dogs are really good. You will usually see long lines, which isn’t an indication alone of good food, but surely can be one of them.
I love the Chicago dog — sooo good. I did have to subtract a STAR because their chili cheese dog is just average & that’s my favorite dog to order. I’ve had a burger from here before and was quite surprised at how good it was.
The staff are usually very friendly and it has a back patio area for you to eat & chill once you’ve grabbed your food (can’t tell from the front).
If you in the mood for a dog or an out of towner, I recommend trying Pinks at least once.

It’s 1am and you’re starving. Options are limited. Where do you go? PINK’S!
During a recent trip to the LA area, we were on our way back to our hotel from Manhattan Beach (to see Jay Leno!) late at night. We had heard Pink’s had some pretty great hot dogs, so we thought it would be a great option to pick up a late night snack.
The parking was terrible, but that’s pretty much par for the course in LA. Initially we attempted to park in the Chipotle parking lot next door, since it was past closing time there. Apparently, that’s a big no-​no. We were scolded by a parking lot attendant since we were not Chipotle customers. You’ve got to be kidding me. We ended up grabbing some parking along the adjacent street.
When we finally got to the restaurant, there was quite a line, given that it was pretty late on a Sunday night. The workers were incredibly efficient, though, and the line moved very quickly. They have TONS of crazy concoctions (A pastrami burrito dog? A tamale dog? Seriously!) but I opted for a good ol’ nacho cheese chili dog with onions.
The hotdog was AMAZING. Although the portion was a little small for the $ 4 price, it was worth it. The chili had a subtle kick to it, the cheese was nice and creamy, and the hotdog itself had that great smoky flavor from the grill. Topped with onions, it really was the perfect combination!
Pink’s is definitely a place to keep in mind when you’re in the LA area, especially if you’re a night owl like me!

There’s always a line but it moves fast.
The regular, plain Jane hot dogs are juicy and gives the word «snap» a whole new meaning. Incredibly crunchy casing. Good w/​just ketchup and you’re good to go.
I haven’t tried too many of the other hot dogs but will definitely advise you to skip the Chicago dog. Not only does it not look like a traditional one w/​the bright green relish, pepperoncini and poppyseed bun, it’s just all sorts of wrong. I made the mistake of getting it w/​a spicy polish and almost suffered heartburn from it. Not enjoyable but great if you like it super duper spicy. Either way, it’s not a Chicago dog.

Spent 21 years of my life in Los Angeles, and never once had I been to Pink’s. I was driving back from OC on Friday night, was a tad hungry, and decided to drive up here to get some hot dogs and see what Pink’s was all about. I got there at about 1:00 am and there were only 2 people in line ahead of me. I made my way up to the counter and placed my order for 2 chili cheese dogs with onions and a Sprite. Paid the lady my money ($ 11.00 and change) and then took a seat. Here is how the food was…
Chili Cheese Dogs– I had read tons of reviews that stated Pink’s was overrated. The people that tend to like it though, would keep it simple and order chili cheese dogs. I decided that was the safest bet on the menu, plus I hadn’t had a chili dog in quite some time. I added a little mustard to my dogs, and then dug in. First bite in I noticed a few things.
1. The dog itself is a natural casing dog. I am down with natural casing dogs, but I like them when I can bite through it clean. This dog took a bit of extra chewing/​pulling to get a bite off of it and the texture wasn’t the best.
2. The chili looked and tasted damn near identical to Tommy’s chili. They have to be similar recipes. I am a fan of Tommy’s style chili, so I actually liked this chili a lot!
3. The cheese on the sides of the dog wasn’t that melted, but underneath the dog and chili, it was a nice lava cheese sauce. It was tasty.
So…after all that, what did I think? A tad overrated. As my friend Dave G said, the dogs themselves just aren’t that great. If you don’t have a great hot dog, no matter what you put on top of it, it is still going to disappoint a bit. The chili, cheese, onions and bun were all fine. The dog itself though, was sub par.
I was glad I went, I ate my 2 dogs and left feeling full. The Mexican Sprite was a good beverage choice, too. Saying all that, I don’t know if I am going back anytime soon. $ 11.00 for 2 dogs and a Sprite is a bit much for my blood. It IS an LA institution though, and just to say, «I have been there», its worth stopping by if you have never been before.

Was a little hungry after a nice Kings victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Hot dogs sounded like a good idea so why not get a classic LA treat at Pink’s.
The parking lot was full but there were a few spots available on La Brea Avenue. The line was only about fifteen people deep so that was a good sign that the wait would not be too long. It’s a lot better now that the line is designated versus the multiple lines they used to have.
I decided to try the «Huell Howser.» It’s two hot dogs that share one bun, topped with mustard, chili, cheese & onions. Great quality hot dog as I remember them. A nice crisp snap of the hot dog casing when you bite into it. Good balance of the toppings that do not overwhelm the flavor of the hot dog.
I had a bottle of Grape Crush to wash it down. The service was great and you might even get a little entertainment from some of the drunken people waiting in line. One patron who was Barely standing and thought he could order beers for his group. I told the cashier that he was in desperate need of root beer.

I brought my cousin from Korea here just to see what the craze is all about. We ordered their bacon chili cheese dog (add jalapeños) and onion rings. The combination was good — as it should be. But with all the craze surrounding this place, I thought pinks was special bc their food was authentic or homemade. Nope. They purchase all their products from the same place that Tomboys or Astroburger gets their frozen inventory from.
All in all, (–1 star) because it’s nothing special. (–1 star) bc the line here is wayyy overated. (–1 star) in order to order food your face and clothes absorb minutes upon minutes of the food oil and grease.

I had the pleasure of enjoying a Pink’s hot dog for the first time in years. Their truck was at a b’ness event, and I chose Pink’s over In-​N-​Out (yes, you heard me correctly). I can get In-​N-​Out any time.
The staff was super nice, prepared my basic mustard & kraut dog quickly, and I devoured it (no onions cos I didn’t want to have stink mout — bad breath — LOL). I like dogs that extend past the bun: Its just so much more appetizing. In addition, they also made a nice prop commemorating the event.
I’ll agree, that Pink’s doesn’t have the best dogs in town, but I know y’all been to Wienerschnitzel before, and Pink’s is way better than the W in terms of quality, ambiance and nostalgia. In addition, Pink’s is better compared to other late night options like Tommy Burgers, et al.

Overrated yet an LA must-​have for tourists. I live in LA and I only take my friends from out of town. Nothing like a loaded hot dog to make your heart work a little harder. If you go during non-​peak times, the lines are quick. I think the main reason you wait so long is because they make your hot dogs as you order, the more fancy your hot dog is, the more time it’s going to take. The cashier wasn’t moving at a Valentino Rossi (you MOTOGP fans will know him) pace either. Credit cards accepted, tables to dine-​in in the back of the shop and clean restrooms as well.
I had their Mullholland Dr. Dog… mushrooms, bacon and nacho cheese… ohhhh I am sorry body. I had to clear off some of the nacho cheeses (yikes). My tourist friends from Australia both had the Lord of the Rings (yummy BBQ sauce).
Take your out of town friends… they love this stuff.

I remember coming here as a kid and it was such a big deal because of all the celebrities that frequent here.
15 years later and I come back as an adult and get food poisoning?!
There’s always a ton of people here and the line is huge. My advice is to go with someone and have them hold a table while you order if you are dining in.
As far as selection goes — they have TONS of different hot dog combinations they offer lots of interesting and unique items.
Even though I got pretty sick 6 hours after eating here, it may have just been a bad day for them or something didn’t sit well in my stomach. In would recommend this place to all visitors and hot dog lovers, you can’t come to LA without checking his place out.

A place I probably would have not found out about if it wasn’t for going on one of those supposedly terrible bus tours around LA would be Pink’s Hot Dogs. I went on Starline Tours’ «The Grand Tour of Hollywood» on my second day of being in the city and it was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made since I’ve been here with the guide, Brandon, making me laugh until my belly hurt and teach me random facts about my new and temporary home.
He told the group to keep our eyes peeled as we drove past Pink’s with it being situated behind a building as we drove down Melrose Avenue making it slightly tricky to see. He said that there’s always a long line of people queuing to sample the joint’s work famous hot dogs. They have over 20 different kinds (20!) which made my eyes spin into the back of my head completely overwhelmed with choices. I opted for their classic chilli cheese dog and I recommend you do too. It was sensational. The onion rings? Not so much. The portion was way too big, was cold and wasn’t flavoured enough for my liking. I also got some of Pink’s pink lemonade and got one free refill which is always a bonus to grab before you hit the road.
The place gets scarily busy. I was lucky and got there around 11:45 am to no queue and started eating around midday, perfect for lunch time. However, any later than this and you’re going to hit some queues. From the outside it appears that Pink’s is just a stand but after ordering your food and moving along the line you notice there’s an inside area with seating and a larger outside garden area. The indoor area is incredible if you can catch a peek at a less busy period with signed photos crammed onto every wall of every celebrity who’s visited Pink’s. It really is a crucial part of an outsider’s LA experience and now is described as a «historical landmark».

Be it Vegas, La, or Buena Park, I enjoy Pink’s Hot Dogs. It’s one of those places you gotta eat at when you’re in La. They have many variation of hot dogs and burgers. It’s just one of the icon places of La you take your friends from out of town.
The hot dog has good snap and flavor to it while being topped with bunch of goodies and such, it tastes amazing. The chili cheese fries have a good spice in the chili, the cheese adds flavor and texture and the fat coming from the chili gives even better flavor to the fries.

Pink’s is an iconic symbol to the LA skyline, plain and simple! It has been here since 1939 and they are still dealing with long lines of folks, willing to stand in it, in any kind of weather for a good, greasy hot dog. If you go on a Friday, Saturday night, or even a holiday weekend, especially after 10pm or 1am when the clubs are starting to empty out, you are in for a long wait in line. However, the lines do move pretty quickly and though it is a small area that all of the food prep folks move around in, they do so quickly and efficiently. If you go pretty often, or even occasionally, the night manager in the pink shirt will start to recognize you and wave to you from the line… at least with me he did. :) When you order, they recite your order back to you. They never write it down, which I think is pretty amazing, given the masses of people in some of the parties.
I’ve brought several people to Pink’s over the years. I love the classic chili cheese dog with onions. I usually get two, though I can only eat one and I also order the chili cheese fries with extra cheese and chili. I am not a lover of chili cheese fries, but their’s are phenomenal! They also have different desserts, usually cakes and old school sodas in a glass bottle or you can get a cup for water that you can keep refilling yourself. They have a security guard, though I have never seen him action, so that must be a good thing.
As far as parking goes, they have plenty of street parking on La Brea, in addition to their lot in back. There is a guy back there who is basically the valet, though you only have to leave your keys if you parked behind someone, because a few of the spaces are tandem, though most are not. A lot of people also park in the neighborhood and walk through the alley to Pink’s, so it’s not too bad to park. This place is a couple blocks from Hollywood Blvd., so just be mindful that if it is really late, parking could become a problem, since they get busier the later it is.

Definitely a fan of Pink’s Hot Dogs! This place has a vast selection of gourmet hot dogs to choose from at a reasonable price. My friends and I ordered the Chicago Polish –a spicy Polish sausage topped with diced tomato, lettuce, onion, plus your choice of condiments — and the hotdog topped with bacon bits, french fries, onions, and chili.
Outdoor and indoor seating available. Perfect place to hang out with a group for late night. Cash only. If I’m ever in the area, I will have to come back to try their other hotdogs. Until then!

Este sitio es una verdadera institución, igual que sus largas colas con las que te puedes encontrar durante las horas punta (míralo como parte de la experiencia… y si tienes suerte a lo mejor te encuentras alguna celebridad en la cola).
Hay una amplia oferta de Hot Dogs tanto «normales» — o sea los habituales (chili dog, polish, con chucrut…) — como especiales: creaciones con nombres llamativos como Lord of the rings (con aros de cebolla), Mulholland Drive (con beicon y queso), The Mayor, Walk of Fame… e incluso una combinación que sé que le gustaría a varios Unilocalers de Valencia: el «America the Beautiful Dog», un jalapeño hot dog de 12 pulgadas con tomate, lechuga y PASTRAMI.
Además, hay una variedad de hamburguesas, cheeseburgers, algún burrito, y como guarniciones aros de cebolla, patatas fritas, chili fries… todo a un precio razonable.
Muy importante:
Piensa ya durante la espera lo que vas a pedir, porque si te toca y tardas en hablar o pensar, pasarán al siguiente… con tantos clientes no hay tiempo que perder (y de paso, cuando te toca ya puedes pedir dos perritos calientes en vez de uno, porque — dependiendo de la especialidad que pides — seguramente te apetecerá otro!).

Its very expensive and too big!

Da der Hot dog scheinbar eine Institution in LA ist sind wir hier vorbei gegangen.
Die lange Schlange war extrem schnell abgearbeitet und wir mussten nur 10min anstehen. Haben für nen Chili Cheese Dog und nen Chili Dog mit Kraut und einer Coke ca 10 Dollar gezahlt. Preislich also wirklich im Rahmen. Habe aber hier auch schon bessere Hot dogs gegessen. Alles in allem passt das Preis-​Leistungsverhältnis und ein Besuch lohnt sich schon aufgrund der Erfahrung.

Wer in LA ist muss zu Pinks. Absolutes Pflichtprogramm.
Man sollte sich zwar darauf einstellen zu jeder Tag und Nachtzeit wirklich lange anstehen zu müssen, 30 min. sind schon wenig, aber was man dann geboten bekommt ist ein Hot Dog nach dem man sich sprichwörtlich die Finger leckt. Schaut Euch aber vorher an was ihr wollt, denn wie in den USA üblich steht man nicht erst vorm Verkäufer und schaut dann was man haben will. Ergo, rankommen und sofort bestellen.
Für ungeübte eignet sich ein normaler Hot Dog, bzw. bestellt gleich zwei weil sonst is der Frust gross wenn Ihr né halbe Stunde angestanden habt und dann nach dem Hot Dog noch einen wollt. Die Auswahl an Hot Dogs ist schier immens also überzeugt Euch vor Ort.

Love this place. Always come when I’m in LA

Abends um 20oo steht man noch locker eine halbe Stunde an um einen oder mehrere der kultigen Hot Dogs zu ergattern. Viel Auswahl, geschmacklich gut

Das Pink’s ist absolut KULT !!!
Wer nicht hier war, war nicht in L.A.
Das ewige Warten in der Schlange gehört hier zum Gesammterlebnis dazu und ist nicht etwa als negativer Punkt zu sehen.
Denn was einem nach der Wartezeit blüht, ist nichts geringeres als die besten Hotdogs der Welt.
Ich freue mich schon sehr auf meinen nächsten Urlaub in Kalifornien, denn dann geht es hier auf jeden Fall wieder hin.

Ach das Pink’s. Nachdem ich Anthony Bourdain’s California Special gesehen habe MUSSTE ich beim Cali-​Roadtrip vor Jahren zu Pinks in Los Angeles! Und ich war restlos begeistert! Ja klar, man steht lange an, ja, es ist fettig, ja, ja, ja! Aber es ist einfach der Hammer. Der Mulholland Drive Dog mit Speck und Käse war meine Wahl und manchmal träume ich immernoch von diesen Hot Dog so lecker war der! Kleiner Tipp aber noch am Rande, nicht einfach so auf der La Brea parken… da wird schnell abgeschleppt, so dass der Hot Dog nicht nur der beste sondern auch der teuerste war, den ich je gegessen habe!

Einfach genial! Minuspunkt: lange wartezeit. Pluspunkt: bei Glück trifft man Celebrities! Hot dog Chili mit Kraut

Mein Lieblings-​Fastfood bei meinen Geschäftsaufenthalten in Hollywood/L.A.
Wer dort (Ecke La Brea/​Melrose Ave.) die Hotdogs & Burger probiert hat, wird keine anderen mehr essen wollen ;-).
Ich empfehle den Chilli-​Cheese-​Hot Dog sowie den Chilli-​Cheese Burger.
Zur Lunchtime ist eine Wartezeit in der Schlange übrigens normal…
Grandios, daher gibt es für Pink’s die volle Punktzahl!

WOW.
habe soviel über die jahre von pinks gehört und war dann 2006 das erste mal dort und meine güte war ich begeister. die bestenhot dogs die man jemals bekommen wird. eine riesen auswahl an verschiedenen wurstsorten mit wiederum vielen varianten and toppings und beilagen. die cheesfries sind auch unschlagbar.
allerdings sollte man sich auf eine gewisse wartezeit einstellen, da das pink’s sehr beliebt und bekannt ist.
ich freue mich schon auf den nächsten besuch in L.A.