Original Hot Dog Shops Inc
(412) 621-7388
3901 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh,
PA
15213
40.4422
-79.9563
Neighborhood: North Oakland
What People Are Saying About Original Hot Dog Shops Inc
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In Short
The selection of fast foods here is about as broad as the number of nicknames this place has. "The O," "The Dirty O," "The Original" all accurately describe this local favorite. There are two specialty items of note: hot dogs and french fries. The dogs and beef sausages are moderately spicy. French fries are delightful--cooked twice in vegetable oil, they're creamy on the inside and crisp on the outside.
User Reviews
elm48
April 21, 2009
this place is terrible. it's famous and beloved by some people for being so terrible, a place that works great when you're drunk and it's 1:00 in the morning since then you'll have no expectations. simply put, the food is terrible. it's either greasy or flat out generic. the clientelle includes plenty of drunk people one of whom assailed us when we went there. horrible place, won't ever go there again.
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SecretEater
April 20, 2009
They are famous for hotdogs but they are way overpriced. However the pizza and fries are cheap. Also the bathrooms are down in the scary basement which is wallpapered with GA NG tagging. Stay safe and peee out on the street.
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Anonymous
February 01, 2009
I have yet to figure out how they get the cheese on the hot dogs like they do but it is so good. The real way to get them is with chili, cheese, and onions. The fries are unbelievable. If you are from out town, as a local I recommend that you go there and get large fries. With the fries I like to get cheese and gravy, trust me its worth the extra dollar or two. On my scale this place rivals The Primanti Brothers on the Pittsburgh must go to list.
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Know Before You Go:
Portions of fries are huge: The smallest size will easily accommodate two or three super-hungry eaters.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
