Hot Dogs @ Wild About Harry’s
I’m not sure when the food service world decided it was acceptable to charge $4 and upwards for a single hot dog. We’re talking about hot dogs, right? Are we at a sporting event or something? The movies maybe? No. Well, then what the hell is going on. As long as I can continue to hit my local Costco and secure a hot/polish dog plus a drink for $1.50, I will always be baffled at some of the prices these “upscale” hotdog places charge.
Now, I understand that these other dogs have more to them like cheese, chili, bacon, jalapenos, lettuce, fritos, and whatever else you come up with. But let’s be honest with ourselves. The amount of these extras they add doesn’t justify a doubling of the price. How much does 6 jalepenos and 2oz of cheese and chili actually cost. I’ll tell you with certainty that it’s not $2 dollars. I just don’t understand how people are willing to pay 7 dollars for a hotdog combo meal. It’s a hot dog people. I’m originally from California and Pinks, who’s been doing the hotdog thing since 1934 in Hollywood, doesn’t even charge as much as the few hot dog places I have been to in Dallas. Almost all of Pink’s standard dogs are under $4, and can get up to $5 or $6 when you add things like pastrami and burger patties, or jumbo size dogs. All these things I can understand. Not to mention they are in Hollywood/LA, the “land of the overpriced everything,” so they could get away with charging a few extra cents, but they don’t.
Ok. Glad to get that off my chest. Despite all my price worries, these dogs where quite awesome. A bit on the small side, but full of delicious ingredients that made up for it. I got two dogs, the Junkyard Dog (bun, spicy Polish sausage, mustard, onion, chili, cheese, jalapeño) and a Texas (bun, frank, mustard, chili, cheese, onions). The chili and cheese combination was great, but I preferred the spicier Junkyard with its Polish dog, onions and jalapeño. While their menu isn’t even in the same league as the Pinks I left behind, they still go toe-to-toe on taste and that’s probably what’s most important. One thing is for sure though, their custard is what takes Wild About Harry’s to the ‘I’ll be going back there a lot’ status. Stay tuned for that.
Overall I like what Wild About Harry’s is doing. It’s a great little stop on a sunny afternoon to take in some sun and people watch along side a great little hot dog and some custard. Definitely recommended, but someone needs to do something about this hot dog price scam. It’s an epidemic.
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Brian, Pinks in Hollywood is so famous that it’s even featured on the inner sleeve of The Guess Who’s album Road Food. They must be doing something right to stay in business for 74 years. Tell us, what was your favorite menu item there and what makes them so great???
Pinks is so great because it’s one of those places you only visit after dark, when you are hungry and it’s late and you just want some good food. The line is always long, but it’s a great place to watch the crazy people of Hollywood. I like anything they have with chili, the giant jalapeno dog, or the pastrami reuben dog. And that’s the other thing, their menu is so giant, there is always something new to try.
I’ve never been to Harry’s. Checked it out while I parked my car. But, never really thought about going in for a dog. My favorite dog and the only one I ever really eat out is at The Angry Dog. It’s piled so high with chili, cheese, grilled onions, etc. that you can’t even see the dog anymore. Not even the bun, usually. That dog with an order of fries and a side of ranch for dipping is my kind of hot dog. Well, that and a Pepcid AC or two!
Margie, I’m on it. Putting the The Angry Dog on my list of dogs to try. Thanks for the tip!
Yikes! That is pricey for a hot dog! But your photos look great!
Thanks for swinging by Rachelle and I’m glad you like our photos. Don’t be surprised if your Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Double Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches show here real soon. Those look all kinds of awesome and I think we might just have to make those.