Comments on: Pink’s Hot Dogs – Los Angeles (West Hollywood)

By: Local Wally

Local Wally — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:35:43 +0000

I agree with you about Pinks. I waited 45 minutes at 1130PM, eagerly awaiting what I thought was going to be the best hot dog in my life. I too got the chili cheese dog and some fries. In the end, I thought, wow, Weinerschnitzel is better. The dog was just OK, the fries actually below average. A total let down. Now if you want a great hot dog, go to, of all places, Temecula to The Hot Dog Shoppe where you can get a Reuben Dog, possibly the best dog ever. Piles of pastrami and gooey cheese and sauerkraut on top of a first class dog, delicious.

By: Start a Hot Dog Stand

Start a Hot Dog Stand — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:18:56 +0000

What a great business. It doesn’t take 70 years to create a great hot dog though – anyone can pull off the ‘Pinks’ style and quality with access to the right ingredients and some trial and error. However that kind of ‘pricing power’ that nostelgia can command does take time to develop.

By: Ruby Wong

Ruby Wong — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:42:49 +0000

Line are always wayyyyy too long for me to handle. I walk a block down and enjoy the delicious food at M Cafe.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:12:05 +0000

I’m embarassed to say I still haven’t eaten at Pinks. I’ve heard so many different opinions. I want to try it for myself one of these days.

By: Nastassia

Nastassia — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:19:03 +0000

I really really despise Pinks! Being a native Angelino I don’t understand the hype, there are places that are significantly better without the ridiculous line. Skinny tough dog, mediocre chilli no bueno.

By: Bianca

Bianca — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:11:39 +0000

The Lord of the Rings hot dog looks great! I don’t think I could actually eat it so thanks for the picture!

By: Walt

Walt — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:17:22 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Pinks for 40 years. The hot dogs they use are fully cased and have a delightful “snap” to them when bitten into. The lines are always long regardless of the time of day you visit, with many, many repeat visitors. My favorite dog is the Slaw Dog. Next time you visit, may I suggest you go for more basic type hot dogs rather than the ten-ingredient exotics as the allure of the place is, indeed, the dog itself. The film studio I worked for has been and continues to be a long-time customer, frequently ordering five or six dozen dogs (which, I add, are often delivered as a courtesy).

By: foodhoe

foodhoe — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:56:14 +0000

dang, with that line I’d expect better. I am not a fan of onion rings and bbq sauce, but I would like the ring around the hotdog!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:32:49 +0000

Do I see Celine Dion on the wall there? Ok, that’s good enough a reason for me not to visit this joint..hehehe! Oh how I hate her singing even though I’m Canadian.

Cathy, your photo of the hotdogs is enough to make me drool! They look really good, too bad the taste doesn’t live up to the picture!

By: Kung Food Panda

Kung Food Panda — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:21:57 +0000

Agree 100% on Pink’s. I might even give them a lower score. Not worth the lines, not worth the $, not worth a trip in all honestly.

As what Eddie stated, I’d rather get a hot dog from Costco…

P.S. Loved Vern’s “Hole in One.”