HISTORY OF PINK’S
The Oldest Hot Dog Stand in LA!
Get the Spicy Polish Dog with Chilli and Cheese & fries but it’s Spicy y’all so be prepared to wash it down with something cold…and never mind the calories…and yes the line is always long!
Pink’s Hot Dogs is probably the most famous hot dog stand in the country certainly in Los Angeles! It has been in the same location for 78 years. It is not unusual to see a Rolls Royce pull up to Pink’s (the chili dog ordered will be for the occupant, not the chauffeur). Movie stars, well-known dignitaries, struggling musicians, businessmen, housewives, school children. All have savored Pink’s Famous Chili Dogs. Paul Pink started his hot dog stand in 1939. It was only a large-wheeled pushcart in those days. The depression was on and money was scarce. Pink’s’ Chili Dogs, complete with a large warm bun, oversized hot dog, mustard, onions and thick chili sold for 10 cents each. His hot dog wagon was in “the country” among the weeds, rolling hills and open spaces that was the corner of La Brea and Melrose 78 years ago, times have changes. But not at Pink’s. In 1946 Paul Pink traded in his hot dog wagon for a small building (constructed on the very same spot where the wagon had stood). But the stand hasn’t changed since those days. Pink’s still gives that very same quality and quantity…mouth-watering chili, generously topping an all-beef hot dog with mustard and onions. Pink’s has not only survived but become famous. Pink’s Hot Doq stand is a quick lunch, a nostalgic trip into the past, and a delicious experience. It is defiantly a landmark in Hollywood. – PINK’S