Dolly’s Dawgs

always seen the stand and never stopped before, well I’m glad I finally did!!! hot dogs were amazing and she was very friendly.

We just got 2 hot links and they were delicious. My bf was still craving for another one, but we got the old fashioned just to try. The owner of this hot dog stand is super nice. Good experience overall :)

I was waiting in line at a comic shop when I caught the scent of hot dogs wafting through the air. A quick check on Unilocal confirmed that I would not regret giving into my stomaches growls.
I got a Jumbo Dog first and I am sad to report that I was quite disappointed upon the first bite. However, something inside of me told me that I should give them another shot. So I handed off my lunch and got back in line for a Polish sausage.
Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner! Everything about this fat and juicy dawg was amazing. I love the chewy texture, the snap of the sausage skin, and the tiny kick of spices within. I’m told the spicy sausage is really good too.
So why 4 stars instead of 5? Well, because the first hot dog was very sub-​par. I would compare it to an Oscar Meyer or any grocery brand hot dog. Also, when I went to look for ketchup, my options were Reduced Sugar or Salt Free. What?!? Give me the good stuff! I want FULL sugar and salt in my Heinz brand ketchup. When I asked for regular ketchup, a bottle of Hunt’s ketchup was brought out and I just about keeled over laughing. OK, ok, so I’m a TAD bit picky about my condiments…
TIP:
Think twice about shoving a giant sausage in your mouth in front of a comic book shop full of dudes… I’m just kidding, I’m sure no one even noticed ^.~

For this category, I have to give Dolly’s Dawgs 5 stars. She serves a niche market with fine quality links (LG Meat Market) and always a smile. I have a hard time passing her cart without stopping.
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I was born and raised here in the South Bay and yet I cannot believe that today was the first time I had the pleasure of having an awesome hot dog at Dolly’s. According to the other reviews, and Dolly herself, she’s been here selling hot dogs in San Jose for over 20 years. And you know what, it’s worth the drive, even if you’re coming from South San Jose or Los Gatos.
I had a Regular Dog (Hebrew National), a polish, and a can of Dr. Pepper. All of that for only $ 8. It’s a very simple hot dog cart on the side of the road, but the quality of the dogs can’t be beat. The polish in particular was absolutely awesome. It had that snap when I bit into it and it was super juicy. Dolly herself is also quite a character.
She has plenty of condiments, and even six different types of mustards. This is a great place to stop for lunch or just a quick bite to eat. Dolly told me that she is there by 10 AM on most days (Monday-​Friday) and will stay past 4 pm if patrons are still stopping by. A lot of people will simply buy the dogs and eat in their car, which is exactly what I did.
I know that this is going to be a regular stop for lunch now.

Finally! Passed by and wanted to stop for a hot dog and so I did today! Polish dog was a thumbs up for me! Chit chatting with Dolly was a treat! She’s been in it for 20yrs and holds true to her products (should I share her secret with you?) :). Anyway, good food, good company, goood chance that I will munch on another one sometime soon again!

My fiancée came across this little side hot dog stand and wanted me to try it, since we both really like hot dog spots… I was really impressed; she has really good quality dogs to choose from as well as a lot of different condiments to go with it. Good prices and good dogs I will be back for sure and one of the best so far!

I used to work just around the corner from Dollys Dawgs but never tried it at the time. Finally long after that company moved, I finally decided one day when I was going to Lowes, that I would give it a try. WOW am I glad I did. It is now in my regular lunch rotation.
Dolly always dresses up in wild costumes and can’t help but bring a little smile and some fund to your day. Dolly does a great job of keeping her cart neat and clean, and everything that is suppose to be chilled and kept covered is always done correctly. The hot dogs are OUTSTANDING and I would highly recommend this hot dog cart to everyone who considers themselves a hot dog connoisseur… You will NOT be disappointed.

Small cart but good stuffs. I like the hot link here.

I pass by this stand every day and I always want to stop by.
Finally, I got out of school early and she was still there, so I stopped.
I wanted a simple hot dog, a big one. I got the jumbo even though she offered all sizes of hot dogs and sausages. She also had chili cheese, which I first asked for, but I didn’t want to wait since i was meeting someone soon. That’s my next order.
Dolly is super sweet and she had on a scrabble Halloween costume which was cute and fun. I love her attitude, make me want to get more hot dogs from her.
She told me a sad story where her daughter left her costume w/​all the money in the pocket and someone stole it. Come on, it’ a small stand and you really have to steal from them?
Anyway, I’d totally come back (maybe when it’s a little cooler!).

Been to Dolly’s with my son a few times now and love it. Dolly is a sweet nice lady with a small hot dog stand on Old Oakland Road that she’s been running for 20 years now. She has your typical varieties of Hot Dogs, Polish and Hot Links. Recently I had an «Old Fashioned» (which is a Miller’s dog) and a «Regular» dog (which is Hebrew National). The «Old Fashion» was good with a little bit of flavor, but too small for me. My all-​time favorite there is the «Regular» dog. It’s a good size with flavor to it. My son loved his «Polish». He said that it was fat, meaty, delicious and a lot better then the Polish at ‘Bill’s Beer Steamed Hot Dogs’.
What I like the most is the vast varieties of toppings, chips and drinks to choose from! She has more choices then any hot dog cart I’ve ever been to! You’ll have the typical relish, chopped onions and tomatos, but you’ll also find reg mustard, honey mustard, spicy brown mustard, deli mustard, mayo, three different types of Tabasco, Tapatio, jalapenos, bbq sauce and a bunch of other toppings. Her chip assortmant is huge also. You got you’re typical Dorritos, Fritos and Lay’s, but I also found Funyon’s, Sour Cream and Onion and Salt & Vinegar. Lot’s of sodas to choose from to, like A&W Root Beer and Cream Soda, Rockstar, 7up and so on. Dolly’s is one of my top 3 hot dog eateries in the South Bay. There’s not a lot of great hot dog places in the South Bay… like the Mecca capital of hot dogs in the West Coast, Los Angeles. If you want a basic, no frills dog that’s good, please go see Dolly!

Every now and then ya just gotta have a really freaking good hot dog.
That’s what Dolly serves up in a no-​frills sidewalk cart along Old Oakland Road. It’s about the best in San Jo, IMHO. It’s much better than a Home Depot dog. I have driven across the valley just to get a Dolly Dawg.
You pull up to the curb and you’re there. There’s always enough parking, even when the truckers stop. You order from her limited, but all-​good, assortment of dogs, polish and hot links. Condiments are basic, but plentiful, and the wine list consists of soda. And damn, those hot dogs are good.
Dolly is a kick too. She is friendly and always good for a smile and hello. She’s something of a neighborhood character, and has kept her cart in the same spot for many years. On holidays she dresses up in silly sexy outfits that are a crackup. Dolly’s cart adds a lot of color to an otherwise drab, industrial area.
If you find yourself driving North on Old Oakland road, a few blocks up from 101. Look for Dolly, you can’t miss her. Getting a hot dog from Dolly’s is one of those uniquely San Jose kind of experiences.

If your on the run and want a quick bite make a pit stop at Dolly’s if your in the area. I had the polish Polish sausage and loaded it up with the condiments that she has on her cart wasn’t expecting much really. Bit into it it snapped just the way i like… I will go back and try the other dogs and sausages that she has, just work around the corner.

If you’re a hotdog fan! You’ve got to try dolly’s dawg! Big fat, crunchy and juicy dawgs served with a friendly smile! After eating at dolly’s dawg, you wouldn’t wanna try any other place!

I love hot dog street vendors. My only complaint is that she doesn’t offer Bacon dogs. Otherwise, her hot dogs are pretty good.
Try her out!!!

I was feenin’ for a wiener.
Wiener as in hot dog, sickos. Wienersnitzel wasn’t calling my name today, and I’ve always seen this hot dog cart but never stopped by. Today was a good day as any. She has a few options to choose from such as hot links, Polish sausages, and small and jumbo hot dogs. I ordered the Mild Polish Dog ($ 3.50)
She has lots of condiments available for you such as diced tomatoes, diced white onions, relish, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, jalapenos, dijon mustard, sauerkraut, and hot sauce.
The polish WAS huge, as Huy N. noted… just the way I like it. *insert joke here*. It had a bit of a spiciness to it, not too hot or intolerable but as it was mentioned to be «mild», I wasn’t really expecting any kick to it. It had a snap to it because of the casing which I wasn’t too fond of (see my Mark’s Hot Dogs review
) but overall the hot dog was juicy and filling. I was so full I couldn’t finish the last 2 inches of it.
Overall, I’d come back again if I’m in the area. It’s always nice to help out small businesses like these.

I love this lady. If you’ve ever driven past San Jose Muni Golf Course you probably have seen her with her hot dog cart outside the trailer park.
The dogs are awesome and she has a ton of condiments to choose from. My favorite is the Hot Link while Wifey prefers the Polish, which is HUGE (insert joke here). The Hot Link is actually pretty spicy, unlike most «hot» links, which don’t even register on the spice scale. Here’s how I create my «Man Killed by Dog» Hot Link: Douse in Tabasco, then add spicy brown mustard and a little ketchup. Add onions and jalapenos. Smother the whole thing in sauerkraut. Like Mr. Pibb and Red Vines, this dog = CRAZY DELICIOUS.
Really, though, the dogs — though delicious — are almost an afterthought when compared to this lady’s personality. She’s been doing this for over twenty years, but she is still out there dressing in all sorts of crazy costumes and skimpy outfits, shaking what her mama gave her.
I usually intend to swing by real quick to grab a dog on the way to the driving range, but I always end up lingering for the unintentional comedy of the trailer park residents and/​or trucker drivers trying to hit on her.
Sadly, Dolly (not her real name) has fallen on some hard times after a horrific liposuction fiasco. I couldn’t make up shit like this — read here:
So hopefully she’ll be back on solid footing soon and we’ll see her cart out there again. If she is out there, do yourself a favor and stop for a dog. You won’t regret it.