Wow. Just wow. I'd heard about Dolly's Dawgs many years ago, and would see her cart every so often, thinking I should stop and check it out. Foolishly, I never did, until today. I wasted so many opportunities to enjoy some of the best hot dogs out there, and chat with one of the sweetest ladies ever. I ordered a Polish and a hot link, her two most popular items. What I got wasn't fancy, just the sausage, a perfectly steamed bun, and your choice of the standard condiments. That said, I'm not kidding when I say these were beyond fantastic. I loved the snap of the casing, the slight hint of char, and the rich flavor. Critically, they weren't remotely greasy, and the seasoning was on point. They were not small hot dogs, either -- it was a delicious struggle to finish both. Do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

I love her hot link dog! The best in the bay area! She's super sweet and kind. I've been getting her hot links for over 3 years. It's fast and convenient and the price is reasonable. read more

Her condiments are not fresh at all and always has a flies around her food. I get it, it's outdoors and it will happen, but that is NOT a good look. The sausages look as if they have been sitting out for a while so... maybe that explains it. Really does give the impression that her food isn't good (spoiler: it's not.) Service is ok, she has terrible attitude. You'd think she would be nice considering she has her own "business." Anyways, if you're hungry or want a snack I'd recommend walking a block down to the gas station market instead or going to any the near by Mexican restaurants there. You'd avoid a bad case of food poisoning if you do that. Note: she has a terrible temper, be careful driving up to her ... she might slash your tires read more

Went to Dolly's this past week, the first thing I noticed was the line. Promising. ( I was wrong) The lady who took my order was nothing but RUDE. I have never had such a bad experience at a literal food cart. She had such a condescending attitude towards me and my daughter. The food ended up not being so great. I will not be coming back, nor would I recommend this place. :( read more

Happy National Hot Dog Month! (I read it on the internet, so it must be true: https://foodimentary.com/july-holidays/) Naturally, I had to celebrate, even though weiners are not one of my favorite food groups. I had a hiking trip planned, and Dolly's was one of the places on my list of doggies to try. As other Yelpers have written, Dolly did not rent a storefront to sell her hot dogs. She has a stand in front of a self-storage place on Old Oakland Road. There is lots of unrestricted parking on this block, and there's not a lot of traffic on this wide road, so no problems there. Just pull up, step out, and get your health food. I had to think for a few seconds, spicy or hot link? I decided on hot link, and put the relish and onions on. Ooooooo-eeee, it turned out so good! The spice is hot, the actual dog is between warm and hot so you can taste it, the skin is just right. I made sure Dolly saw how much I loved it. I'm for small businesses, and food carts are about as small as you can get. Apparently Dolly's been at this for years, so she's doing something right as a small business woman. She's very friendly too, but I can see her getting hot if you try to rip her off or take advantage of her. To quote Aretha Franklin, all she's askin' is for a little respect. Dolly's Dawgs is a little out of the way, even if you're in this area. The food is worth the trip, and Dolly is such a doll. Get your dog at Dolly's! read more

Dolly's Dawgs - Hello, Dolly. Hot link to the left. I hope you get a kick out of the camera cutting my head off. - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

Dearest Dolly, The queen of the Glizzy A line from her cart, she is always busy Wait a few moments to acquire a Glizzy If help is ever needed, I'd be happy to be your squire The dogs cook upon the fire, I am no liar She is a master at her craft, it leaves me inspired I am still amazed by the miracles that have transpired One of your tasty wieners is something that I desire She is my number one Glizzy supplier When I am fiending for your wieners my situation feels dire If she offered me a dog I would not deny her Her skill in the kitchen is something I admire With food so delicious it has me singing in the choir You are the one true queen of the Glizzy empire Your soft white buns get toasted on the fryer Golden brown wieners glisten in the summer sun like a wildfire If you mess with me when I am craving Dolly's you might just get caught in the crossfire read more

Great hot dogs. Owner has sparkling personlity. I love to get the spicest hot dog with spicyest mustard and a Coke Sooo Good!

Been coming for years, and i don't understand or believe.The negative reviews, her food and personality have always been great!

Somethings going on with reviews lately, smear attack of some sort? Great dogs, several varieties, always freshly steamed. Lots of condiments including peppers and sauerkraut, no extra charge. Dolly is a wonderful lady and her cart is a gem. Seems she hasnt been there lately, I wonder whats going on? Hopefully just taking a break. read more

If you want a slimy, undercooked hot dog. This is the place for you. Do notttt go here unless you want food poisoning for weeks! Other friends have said the same in their experience. Disgusting! read more

Im a REAL GLIZZY GOBBLA and Dolly makes em just right. With 30 years under her belt slangin glizzys, Dollys Dawgs is a San Jose staple. 10/10 that polish Hitz! read more

I'll keep this short n sweet. I'm not the type to come here and review places for others, but my first trip here about 20 mins ago, i tried this place for the first time after 2 weeks of trying to find free time to come and get my hotdog fix. This is the best tasting hotdog i've had in SJ. You can't beat the $5 price for this quality. Would come here anytime i need a hotdog vs all those bouji $10 + hotdog places. Recommend both HotLinks and Polish Sausages. Even bought 4 more before i left, ( for the fam, and me later) ;) "Dolly" was super sweet and friendly. Later, New regular read more

Yes, yummy! I love hot dogs, especially Dolly's! Dolly's Polish dogs were made with Love. LOVE? I was in love once, they put me in a house, a pink house... A pink house full of Polish dogs. Polish dogs? I love Polish dogs. LOVE? I was in love once, they put me in a house, a pink house... A pink house full of Polish dogs. Polish dogs? I love Polish dogs. YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMYYYY!!! read more

I stopped by Dolly's today for the first time. Very nice lady and a stranger paid for my hotdog, thank you Sir. I had a mild sausage link and it was Great, not overly spicy. I'm from NY and love my street hotdogs n this one was on point! I will definitely be a returning customer. read more

I just realized her name is not Dolly but my previous review remains the same! amazing polish and hotlinks. i hope she is still open, didn't see her today 6/10/22 but i'll check back next week! read more

I stopped by Dolly dogs hot dog stand on Oakland road the other day and got a spicy dog it was really very good A lot of times hot dogs don't agree with me but these ones are made really well tasty and the woman that sells them is so nice and friendly would recommend to anybody interested in a quick on the go hot dog fix. read more

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!). read more

Dolly's Dawgs - Jumbo Dog w/ ketchup, mustard, and tabasco! - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

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 http://www.yelp.com/biz/marks-hot-dogs-san-jose#hrid:FwHAYz2hDJyYODnDFpIBOw) 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. read more

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not your Costco dogs in a bun. these are real good, quality meats. worth the drive.

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 Yelp 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 ^.~ read more

Dolly's Dawgs - ketchup bottles on a table - Hot Dogs Near Me - San Jose, California

Had a sudden urge for a chili dog, checked Yelp and saw the high ratings for Dolly's Dawgs. Dolly is a friendly gracious lady, it was a pleasure talking to her and trying one of her Dawgs. Everything you might want to put on a hotdog is there. Aside from the food, customer service is top notch. I plan to be a regular customer from now on. read more

Seen this place for YEARS and never stopped, I dont know why. Today I was craving a hot dog after grocery shopping, so googled "dogs near me now", and up popped Dollys Dawgs! I'm glad I did. Delicious, fresh, and reasonable. Sit n talk a minute...she is also an interesting person! I heard people are trying to make her leave...why? She's been there 30 yrs! So what's the problem?! She obviously makes it work, and the food and condiments are all fresh and delicious, so leave her alone! I hope she's there another 30 yrs. I'll go back to see her again. Love this colorful little hot dog cart. Why 4 stars? Cuz she didnt tell me about the polish sausages I'm reading about here! read more

5 stars well deserved! I stopped by one day after always wondering what she sold and WOW best hot dogs I've ever had.

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: http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_6280178 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. read more

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!!! read more

Best polish hot dogs around and Dolly is so sweet! I also tasted the hot links and it was good as well! I'll definitely be back!

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. read more

Wow- the experience here at Dolly's Dawgs is fantastic. She offers service with love , and her food is - hands down- super delicious. Everybody should stop by and visit Dolly, who is a gem. Absolutely a delight! read more

Simply put...Dolly's Dawgs is a jewel. Her cart sits in the shade on the north side of Oakland road near a self storage business. Look for that big orange umbrella and you will find Dolly's cart. She is always there throughout the week (except weekends) ready to serve up a delicious variety of high quality hot dogs. I LOVE polish dogs and once I tasted Dolly's, I was hooked. Absolutely the best I have ever tasted. She gets them from a small family company using an old family recipe located somewhere here in the San Jose area. They are INCREDABLE! It is worth noting that Dolly does not put any condiments on her hot dogs but has a wide assortment of condiments right there so you can fix the your dawg up any way you like. Great food, great prices, clean environment, convenient parking on Oakland Road and easy conversation with an honesr, dedicated hard working lady makes Dolly's a true gem. Try it and you will always be thankful you did so. read more

All Good ! Started buying Dolly's Dawgs in 1980 when I worked up the street as a Budweiser Driver. read more

Wonderful gem of the South Bay. A little out of the way, but well worth the drive. Dolly is a friendly, warm and vivacious lady that serves up some very delicious hot dogs and sausages. I've always found parking in front of her cart and her service is quick. You just have to try Dolly's Dawgs. read more

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. read more

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! read more

This hot dog stand really puts out good dogs. I've had the polish sausage and the hot link. Both use good quality meats. The many condiments and toppings are fresh. Dolly herself is always good conversation. Really the epitome of what a California hot dog stand should be. read more

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. read more

Dolly is awesome. I had a Spicy Polish Dawg and it was amazing. Perfect snap to the case and amazing flavor. She keeps the condiments on ice to keep them cool and fresh. I would defiantly stop and try her out!!!! I will be stopping by here at least once a week now! read more

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!! read more

Dolly has anything and everything that you could ever want on a Hot Dog, Polish Sausage, or Hot Link. I drive by this place every day and always see tons of people at her stand. I have no idea why the heading on Yelp says closed because she is always there! I had a polish sausage with sauerkraut, onions, Dijon mustard, relish and jalapenos and it was DELICIOUS! I finally found a good place to get a quick polish sausage fix for cheap and with whatever toppings I want on it! Love it and highly recommend stopping by to see Dolly! read more

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! read more

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. JP/SJ read more