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Episode: Chicago

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3324 North California
Chicago , IL 60618
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Business Hours:

  • Monday - Saturday: 10:30am - 4:00pm Sunday: Closed

Cuisines:

Cost:

  • $

Features:

  • Local Favorite
  • Lunch Spot
  • Cheap Eats
  • Romantic Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Family-Friendly Dining
  • Carry Out

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User Comments

  • I love Hot Doug's. All the dogs are delicious. I hit it up before every cubs game I attend. by Brapp33 Wed 03/21/2012 12:00 AM Joined Mar 2012 10 Posts 12 Restaurant Visits
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CitySearch Tips

Know Before You Go

Doug doesn't take credit cards, so bring cash.

When to Go

The famous duck fat fries are available only on Fridays and Saturdays.

FourSquare Tips

  • ZAGAT
    Bear the line on Fridays and Saturdays for the duck-fat fries.
  • Explore Chicago
    When visiting this self-proclaimed ?encased meat emporium?, be sure to sample Hot Doug?s other ?haute cuisine? treats, like fois gras mousse and the duck-fat fries.
  • Explore Chicago
    A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun.
  • Eater
    Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Bravo
    You can?t be a hot dog lover and not try this "encased meat ." With over 20 types of different combinations, you?ll die from a heart attack, but you?ll die happy. The last time I was there, I ate 11
  • Travel Channel
    The Happiest Words Ever Written: fries cooked in duck fat at Hot Doug's. ? Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
  • Bravo
    Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef
  • Time Out Chicago
    Laden encased meats like foie gras and Sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie gras mousse and fleur de sel. For those, my friends, you still have to bide your time on the sidewalk.
  • Serious Eats
    Order Duck Fat Fries. They are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and people line up for hours to get them.The distinct flavor of the duck fat adds a dimension to the starch of the fresh potatoes.
  • The Local Tourist
    1. Bring cash.2. Bring friends. You will need them to talk to while waiting in line3. Share with these friends. Then you can try more.4. Don't tell any more friends. Those lines are long enough!