Pink's Hot Dogs

A Hollywood landmark since 1939, Pink’s was founded as a pushcart by Paul & Betty Pink, who leased the land near the corner of La Brea & Melrose for $15 per month. By the mid-1940s, they’d scraped together enough money to build a hot dog stand, which has been welcoming celebrities, locals, and tourists alike ever since.

Paul & Betty retired in 1985, and since then Pink’s has been run by their children, Richard & Beverly, along with Richard’s wife, Gloria. They’ve introduced more than 35 unique hot dogs to the menu over the years, and thanks to its proximity to major Hollywood studios it’s become a renowned hangout for movie & TV stars, more than 200 of whom have adorned the dining room’s walls with their signed photos.

Pink’s custom-made hot dogs are renowned for their signature snap, and more than 2,000 are sold every day. Pink’s is America’s most famous hot dog stand, and with one bite you’ll understand why!