If I didn't have a Groupon to try this place, I probably only would have tried one hot dog. And I'm not sure that I would have chosen wisely. I definitely felt some pressure from the hipsters behind the counter. I carefully picked 4 different hot dogs to see what I might like. The results:
The New Yorker was nothing special. I don't know why, but I keep foolishly hoping to find a New York style hot dog in Pittsburgh that reminds me of the taste I had when I first tried Gray's Papaya. Meanwhile, for the cost of this one hot dog I could have purchased the recession special at Gray's Papaya (2 hot dogs and a drink).
The Locavore was definitely my favorite. I tried this one just naked so I could taste the dog and not the toppings disguising what I wanted to be a great tasting dog. And it was, but for over $5, that seems a bit much.
The Texan was a close second. But with chili, cheese and jalepenos, how can you really mess this up?
The Italy was meh. I was expecting more flavor. I was disappointed.
When I combine all the ingredients (service, quality, price) I have to say that I'm not sure I would go back here. Or recommend it. I think there are better hot dog joints around Pittsburgh and I can't see spending $5 on one hot dog. I won't even do that at a Pirates game.