Original Hot Dog Shops Inc   

3901 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-621-7388
www.originalhotdogshop.com/indexlarge.htm

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It's nothing fancy, but The Original Hot Dog Shop is a quintessential Pittsburgh eatery, known among locals as simply "The O." What's the appeal? Simple: hot dogs and fries. These may be the humblest staples of the American diet, but many aficionados agree The O makes them the best. Hot dogs come in a variety of styles -- plain, cheese, cheese and bacon, and kosher-style beef. Condiments include the usual suspects (mustard, relish, onion, pickle and chili and sauerkraut), plus mayonnaise. That leaves the fries. Dollar for dollar, the servings here are huge -- order a small, and you'll have enough for two people. Order a large, and you can feed several families of four. The O also offers a variety of hoagies, salads and pizzas, not to metion a good selection of beers. Perhaps just as important, this spot is open into the wee hours, so your late-night cravings need not go unfulfilled.