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| - While this place is a favorite with local college students, its appeal has gone nationwide with their hotdogs being considered the 4th best in the country according to Gourmet magazine. And they offer up several variations and allow for a whole host of toppings including cheese, mustard, ketchup, relish, sauerkraut, and chili. I opted for one of their new dogs which has cheese and jalapeno peppers inside of it, and really enjoyed it. Beyond the hotdogs though, they are also famous for their ridiculously sized portions of fries. I ordered the small which can easily feed two people by itself. And they have a six pack shop with several hundred brands of beer available for purchase. Yeah, college friendly to be sure.
Some notes on the experience:
- Lines are long even at off-peak times, and sometimes people order for several people at once, so be prepared.
- Hotdogs are available up front, but fries are available in the rear. So if you want both, you will have to wait in line twice. Annoying!
- There is ample seating on the second level with a nice view of Forbes Avenue.
The place is a historic landmark, and is definitely a good roadside stop. If you are ever in the 'burgh, check them out!
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