Original Hot Dog Shops Incorporated

this place is terrible. it's famous and beloved by some people for being so terrible, a place that works great when you're drunk and it's 1:00 in the morning since then you'll have no expectations.

simply put, the food is terrible. it's either greasy or flat out generic. the clientelle includes plenty of drunk people one of whom assailed us when we went there. horrible place, won't ever go there again.

They are famous for hotdogs but they are way overpriced. However the pizza and fries are cheap. Also the bathrooms are down in the scary basement which is wallpapered with GA NG tagging. Stay safe and peee out on the street.

I have yet to figure out how they get the cheese on the hot dogs like they do but it is so good. The real way to get them is with chili, cheese, and onions. The fries are unbelievable. If you are from out town, as a local I recommend that you go there and get large fries. With the fries I like to get cheese and gravy, trust me its worth the extra dollar or two. On my scale this place rivals The Primanti Brothers on the Pittsburgh must go to list.

I went to college at Pitt in the 80's. We went to the "O" about every day (especially after going to CJ's or the Sanctuary). They had the best fries and subs around. When I visit the Burgh, I even take my family from North Carolina there. Visiting the "O" ,Primanti's, and Kennywood are the three things that the kids request during the vacation. I guess it is a tradition for those of us who went to Pitt and other surrounding schools. It is a unique place to try. Now don't expect a fancy restaurant--it is the Dirty O, but you will get the biggest order of fries you have ever seen. Have fun and enjoy the atmosphere and the experience!

Not sure why people rave about the hotdogs although I get that's the name I've always gone for the friesfirst of all they are huge!! Second they fry them twice! I prefer to alternate dipping between cheese and ketchup every other fry yum! Also you go there for the atmosphere at 2 a.m. At least you do if you are a college student in Oakland or you've been drinking in the Strip (Pittsburgh). If you want a cheap (and I mean cheap in every sense of the word) pizza then go to the O too $10 will get you enough food to feed a small army!

I came here because my friend said it's good for hot dogs but i found nothing special about it. I ordered a super size hotdog with bacon, cheese, pickle, etc. and feel a little disappointed. it can't be compared to NY or Chicago hot dog.

EVERYTHING ON THE "O" MENU IS JUST GREAT. GREAT FOOD AT GREAT PRICES. JUST MAKE SURE YOU USE A BATHROOM BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME, OR YOU JUST MAY LOSE YOUR APPETITE!!! THEY OF COURSE HAVE THE BEST FRIES EVER KNOWN TO MAN SERVED IN AMAZING PORTIONS BUT ALSO MAKE GRATE SUBS THEY ARE ALMOST AS BIG AS THEY FRY SERVINGS. UNLESS YOU ARE A SUMO WRESTLER DONT ORDER A WHOLE SUB, I THINK THEY ARE ABOUT 18 INCHES AND STUFFED FULL. THE STEAK IS JUST GREAT!!! BUT IF YOU ARE IN THE BURG MAKE SURE YOU GO TO THE DIRTY O!!!!!!!!!!

My daughter has drug me to this place a few times when we have been in Oakland. It is very dirty and looks like a college hang out. With that being more...

From what I understand this place was a traditional old style hot dog shop. Over the years it has turned into a neon-lit after the bars close spot to more...

Don't get me wrong I love to eat at this place. The prices are cheap but the place is dirty. The place is open to early morning after the bars close. more...