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| - My friend and I came to OSS Madison for hot dogs. I'd recently made a pilgrimage to Hot Doug's in Chicago before they closed their doors for good, and it was less of a pilgrimage and more of a rite of passage. OSS has a Hot Doug's vibe to it, and it turns out our cashier/server has been on "research trips" to Hot Doug's.
The service here is excellent. You're greeted and served with a smile, and our server was excited to make us recommendations on toppings for our vegan dog and show us magazines OSS had been featured in. I had a great time-the ambiance is casual, with wood picnic tables and interesting plumbing-themed decorations.
As for the food, these guys have truly taken a page from Hot Doug's. The vegan dog was crunchy and charred, and paired well with the sport peppers. The doner kebab was by far my favorite of the two hot dogs we ordered. The cucumber yoghurt sauce was layered on thick, but did not overpower the cabbage slaw. The gamey taste of the lamb and chicken sausage was well-complemented by these two sauces/toppings. The cheese curds were another star, with crispy but not overly-fried cheese curds. Break them open, and the cheese curds ooze. The fries were also just as good. These guys know how to fry.
I highly recommend OSS because its the complete package: service, ambiance, and food. I wish them the best of luck, and hope I can make a return trip soon!
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