Top Dog

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2534 Durant Ave (at at Telegraph)
Berkeley, CA 94704

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(510) 843-5967
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Top Dog - Berkeley, CA
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This is a classic Berkeley joint. Been going there for 30 years. Great grilled dogs with excellent fixin's. Sauerkraut, onions, relish, 5 kinds of mustard. You must try all the do...

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All reviews seem positive

smoked chicken apple hot dogs! 3/13/2007

When I visited Berkeley, I had to go to the hyped up hotdog joint... I ordered the smoked chicken apple dog, and it was just delish! And it was cheap too and the wait was relatively short (a huge difference from waiting hours for Pink's)... I'm going back up North this weekend, and this place is going to be the first place I'm visiting! Pros: delicious dogs, low prices, low fuss Cons: parking? more
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Top Dog is top notch! 11/28/2006

Top Dog is a fine establishment with the usual characters being the smoked-out college kids, late-night... more
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Top Dog is top notch! 11/28/2006

Peter Provided by Partner
Top Dog is a fine establishment with the usual characters being the smoked-out college kids, late-night nerds, the crazy guy with a wild eye and ra... more
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top dog in expensiveness 8/9/2006

I love the hot dogs at Top Dog. But the downsides are too much. No only is a hot dog really expensive, but... more
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top dog in expensiveness 8/9/2006

Christopher Provided by Partner
I love the hot dogs at Top Dog. But the downsides are too much. No only is a hot dog really expensive, but they are small portions and do not fil... more
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Berkley's Best 8/4/2002

If you are ever in Berkeley, it is a known fact that you have to stop by at Top Dog and try one of their hot dogs. They have a wide range of hot dogs from Chicken Apple, all beef traditional ""Top Dog"", and even a vegetarian. Trust me just go there and try one. Pros: Inexpensive, Open Late, Best hot dogs ever Cons: Bad Parking, Small establishment more
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Bird Dog is to die for 7/29/2002

This place got me by during my four years at Cal. What could I have done at 1am while getting writer's block without you Top Dog? Pros: scrumptous, dogs are incredible, the tv is very nice Cons: crowded, no parking, bums come by more
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A Berkeley institution. Know the drill. 5/18/2002

Within the tiny confines of the Durant Ave. Top Dog, observe the etiquette for ordering. Don't spend a lot of time perusing and questioning the menu, pick a dog and be ready to request it with authority. When the man behind the counter points at you, you're on. ""Bock and a hot"" means you'll have a German bockwurst and a Louisiana hot link. The man tending the grill remembers your order, requests the appropriate money from you when he has a minute, and shouts out your order when it's ready. Load up your dog with plenty of spicy mustard and sauerkraut. Pros: Cheap and delicious, Bockwurst, Funky, Berkeley vibe Cons: Intimidating ordering, Zero seating more
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Top Is Right 5/14/2002

Must have been late '99, when I took a friend from Los Angeles here. We ordered our dogs, perused the libertarian propeganda, and then I asked the dude behind the counter how long he'd been part of this fine establishment. He shrugged between flipping weiners and said, ""Some time back in the early '80s,"" the exact date clearly too far gone for memory. ""Holy smokes,"" my friend said. ""You must like it."" He looked at her and smiled. ""I just love making people happy,"" he said. Every time I go back to Top Dog, I still see the same guy, and yes, he's still making people happy. Pros: Dogs, Atmosphere, Service more
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  • In Short
    Low prices, late-night hours and convenient location make Top Dog a popular destination for students and sausage devotees of all ages. The walls are plastered with libertarian...

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  • Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Fri-Sat 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
  • Payments: Cash
  • Neighborhoods: Elmwood
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