Ok, up front, I'm a hot dog nut. I have not tried Pinks yet. However, outside of Spikes on the east coast, this is the best I've had in the country. Damn!! These kids know what they are doing!! The chef (yes, he wears white and when you taste his food, you'll understand why) is very friendly and is great with suggestions. I've been three times now and the chili cheese dog (a standard) is amazing. They make the chili from scratch. YUM! The Chicago Dog should not be missed! I tried the Junkyard Dog, which was a special and it was super great! Going to go for some of the Asian stuff next time. If you like some dogs, or want to step out and try something creative, this is the place to do it.