If you want to hear some real Pittsburgh accents, this is ground zero. It's one of the most local joints I've been in, and I love it. The dogs are among the longest, but I might even prefer them plain to Pittsburgher with cheddar and olives on it. They use Smith hot dogs, which have some pork in there, the owner says it prevents them from shriveling up. I don't subscribe to kosher, so bring it maximum. Watch them grill it behind the counter and speak up to add on loaded fries - I wish I did.
Check out the other reviews: 5 stars, 5 stars, 4 stars, 2 stars and 1 star. That's some polarizing shit. And the 2 star is from a vegetarian, cat lady - Keep it! That's how I know Pickle Barrel is for me.