Casual takeaway spot in the UPMC building downtown. Staff at the counter are super friendly. Kitchen is very efficient, and orders come out quick! They have hoagies, burgers, salads, and hotdogs. I ordered the western dog with a side of chips. The hotdog was a natural casing dog with chili, bbq sauce, and coleslaw. Amazing!!! read more

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I love me some Wiener World. Whenever I get the chance to hit this place, I will. The prices are great, and the quality of their coney's are incredible. The flavor is great and is better than any hot dog cart in NYC. read more

Same high prices, but not as good as Craftworks Kitchen used to be in the same spot. You can tell that some of the stuff is not house made or just doesn't have the flavor. My last time there I had the buffalo chicken wrap. The wrap itself was cold, which was weird. It also just kind of tasted like a chicken ranch wrap, very little buffalo flavor. Their ranch is either not house made or just not a good recipe. read more

Wiener World - Buffalo chicken wrap - Hot Dogs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best hot dogs ever! Excellent service and atmosphere. For anyone riding the T to Downtown this is a hotspot for really good hot dogs! Just get off at Steel Plaza and take the US Steel Tower access for the best hot dogs in Pittsburgh! How to get to Wiener World on the T: 1. Get off the T at Steel Plaza 2. At the top of the escalator or stairs, turn left. 2a. If you take the elevator up, on the mezzanine turn right. 3. Turn right at the schedule rack. 4. Keep left towards US Steel Tower and go through the revolving door. 4a. There is a Wiener World sign in the US Steel Tower access. 6. Once in the US Steel Tower, go past Istanbul Grille and Wiener World is straight ahead next to Italian Village Pizza. read more

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Great stop for hot dogs, patty melts, and fish sandwiches! Come early or call in for no wait Over the past few weeks, I was able to order a few different items in the menu. I first ordered a combo with a chili cheese dog and gravy fries. The chili was overloaded on the hot dog and messy, in a good way. The gravy was just ok, not much flavor. Next, I tried the patty melt. It was amazing! Literally melts in your mouth. Right about of onions and cheese. Finally the best for last, the huge fish sandwich! Enough to split and feed two people. Comes with lettuce, tomato, and tarter. Crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside Eveything was hot and fresh and good portion for price read more

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This is my favorite lunch spot downtown. It's your typical no frills take out joint. I get the same thing every time I go, though I know I should try new items. I always get a combo which includes a natural casing dog, fries, and a drink. I take a walk on the wild side and get cheese sauce on my hot dog and fries. Everything comes to under $10, which can't be beat! They have all beef hot dogs as well. In addition to hot dogs, they have hoagies, a fish sandwich, and ice cream! The staff is always sooo friendly and even though it gets a little busy around lunch time, they have a great system and they get you in and out quickly. There is no where to sit in here but they do have a ledge where you can stand and eat if you choose to. If you live/work/visit downtown, this place is worth a try! read more

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Rating it for what it is - a hot dog joint - and it gets 5 stars all the way! Service was friendly and fast. And helpful being a first timer. Dogs are made fresh and full of flavor. Dog 1 - All beef dog, yellow mustard and sauerkraut: the mustard had a slight tang to it (loved it) and the kraut seemed to be house made. The bun was so soft. Hot dog cooked perfectly. It was fantastic! Dog 2 - All beef dog, yellow mustard and chili... no beans in the chili sauce!! Heck yeah!! I loved the chili sauce. They put just the right amount on too. Again, fantastic! Total cost for 2 dogs as described and a bottle of water was $10. Cannot wait to hit this place up again when in downtown PIT. I was in town for an event at the conference center. I parked in a parking garage directly across the street from Wiener World. So, if you can't find street parking, pop into the garage. It's worth it! read more

It is always PACKED but the food comes out HOT, FAST, and DELICIOUS every time I've had it. I usually get their 2 dog, fry and drink special but the last time they had a Reuben dog for the special so I tried it. Came with a poppy seed bun which made the whole dog. Their chili cheese fries are generously loaded so make sure to get napkins. read more

I come here for soft serve all the time in the summer. Perfect downtown sweet treat, just beware long lines at lunch. Wish they were open on the weekends and I wish they had a veggie dog on the menu. But it's a classic place so I can't really fault them. Must-eat in downtown PGH. read more

If you want a special hot dog or unique sandwiches, this is the place to get it. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome and smile. You order at the counter and you can either choose to eat there or take it togo, there are no chair seating, just table tops. Even though it's downtown the parking wasn't bad and I was able to get street parking easily, although there is a lot of loitering around the area but that's downtown for you! I definitely got my Chicago dog fix and the large fries were plenty! read more

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Second time in a row i ordered a Chicago dog and the bun was really stale - seriously. Regular dog was fine. I miss Yovi's. read more

In town on business and saw this place out of my hotel room window. DELICIOUS! Chili dog with a small side of fries. Perfect bun, mild spiced dog, chili with a tad bit of heat. Super crispy fries. Super nice people work there! What a find! read more

Wiener World - Chili dog and fries to go. Outstanding! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A co-worker pointed out Weiner World during a lunch walk as a well known and established eatery in PgH. Sure, why not, I am a hot dog fan (especially with good, hot chili on top). I proceeded with a combo meal for lunch namely 2 dogs (kielbasa and beef) with drink for about $9. I walked outside about 3 blocks away and started munching away. The chili was not quite lukewarm but since I walked about 5 mins, thought that may be normal for food to cool slightly. The issue was that the hot dog itself was not hot at all and tasted like it was taken straight out of a fridge and not fully heated to the proper internal temperature as it was still cold. I discarded the rest of the food. As suspected, I felt like crap hours later and the rest of the night. I then recalled seeing those dogs on the grill but it none were steaming hot and sitting out cool in rows as they put them in buns. I seriously doubt that they even temped these weiners before serving. read more

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Come for the wieners stay for the love. Lots of yummy things on the menu at this grill-style wiener shop that's been a Smithfield Street staple for years. I'll sometimes get a plain dog or one with cheese and often with fries. Other times just fries or a hoagie. There's a long counter where you can order take away or stand there and eat your way through the wiener love. Because once you've had one... read more

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Came here for the first time for lunch. Friend ordered their lunch special of 2 hot dogs with a drink and I ordered the lunch special of a hot dog with chili cheese fries and a drink. I ordered the beef casing hot dog with brown mustard and onions. What's Hot - Price. For our 2 lunch specials, the total was around $17. All their items are decently priced. Their hot dogs, sandwhiches, wraps, etc... are pretty much under $10 a piece. - Menu variety. Their standard menu is above the order register and it's pretty straight forward and easy to understand. However, they also have a regular menu with more items, including their sandwiches, salads, wraps, catering, and ice cream. FYI- if you already know what you want and it's going to be quick, go in their "back" door, which is a little further to the side of the entrance. - Quality of food. Their food is made on the spot. Their hot dogs, fries, etc... are all made in front of you. Their hot dog has a nice snap when you bite into it, which I like. - Portions. Their portions are a decent size. It's not too much that it'll stuff you, but it's good. - Location. It's in the heart of downtown Pitt, so it should be pretty easy for yinz to find. Haha... :P What's Not - Quality of food. I'm not saying their food is bad. It's good. It doesn't stand out, though. For example, my chili cheese fries had the standard canned chili with velveeta cheese. In other words, I've had better. - Standing room only. My friend and I went a little before lunch, so it wasn't crowded. There's a counter for you to stand at and eat. There are napkins, with malt vinegar, ketchup, etc... But you're either going to stand or take out. Final Answer Would come back. Probably not my first choice, but it's good, decent, and reliable. read more

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A fine cooked on a grill snappy dog. A good tasting dog, with natural casing that snaps when you bite into it, that is grilled with they have the usual condiments. Love the long sliced pickle on top. If you are not in the mood for a dog, step to the back and get a really good Italian hoagie. Dogs in the front...hoagies in the back. read more

Wiener World - Hot Dogs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came in here today and waited nearly a half hour for my fish sandwich... then was told I was in back of the line and was yelled at literally by the entire staff saying I wasn't there I asked for a refund and that upset them even more ... this place is ran by a bunch unprofessional dirty people and the joint is dirty too I won't be back. U can smell it stinks right when you walk in. read more

Howwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww have I not reviewed this place yet!!!???? My name is Hitt, I'm from Pittsburgh PA. I do many things but one of the things I like to do is experience everything I humanly can from foods to places plus people and things. Rather than write a long review and clutter the reviews with anymore long reviews (no knock, you guys are great) I'm just gonna get right to the point... This place? -Has a Kings selection of wieners (lol) -Is surprisingly very clean! -The workers are really nice. -The fries are great -The fish sandwich is the sleeper hit. -No seating but stand and eat counters make it really unique. -Gets PACKED at lunch time, go about 10:30 you'll be one of the only ones and the food will be fresh cause it's prepped for the lunch rush. -don't be shy, stuff your face with their wieners. read more

Wiener World - Hot Dogs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great snap on the natural casing hot dog. Kielbasa has nice flavor. Good & simple! Will stop by again.

Is a hotdog a sandwich? We may never settle that debate, but one thing I know for sure is that one of my favorite spots in the three river city is Wiener World. I know these days it's trendy to make wieners into something they aren't, with sauces and even breakfast cereal. But a wiener doesn't need all that. A wiener should be able to stand on its own, with only a bun and some mustard and onion. If you just want a wiener, this is the place. No frills. No pretentiousness. Just a good old fashioned tube steak. read more

A Pittsburgh landmark and institution. A little pricey, but after this long, they are obviously doing something right. Try the fish sandwich. On a burger bun, but with enough fish for a hoagie. Ask for well done, or it can get mushy. read more

Let me ask you something, is a hot dog a bad choice for breakfast? If your answer to this is yes, we can't be friends. I recently found myself Downtown in the early morning hours. Maybe ten in the morning isn't early to some of you but to me it definitely is. I was starving and waiting for a nearby store to open its doors. Wiener World is right across the street from where I was going and a place where I have wanted to visit for a very long time. It has been a place that has been kind of taunting me over the years, not on purpose, at least I don't think so. The hours are not that great for someone that works odd hours, but I cannot hold that against them. This has just been a place that was always just out of reach for me, a place where I would always say to a friend that we should go to and be ignored, and a place I just didn't have enough time to visit while in the area. Well luck was on my side finally, even if it was still breakfast time. Great thing about showing up at that hour, no wait. Absolutely no one was inside when I walked in. I was greeted immediately upon walking in the door and given a few minutes to look over the small menu above the grill. I already knew I wanted a hot dog, but of course you have to decide on the toppings you want. Finally figuring what I wanted on my breakfast hot dogs I was set. I had gotten the two all beef hot dog combo, which comes with a drink. Since it was early that meant the dogs came hot off the grill and straight into a bun. These dogs were massive, not the grocery store kind that you are used to. Nice and plump, piping hot, and topped to your liking. All I had on mine was yellow mustard and onions. The onions gave it a freshness because of the crunch. For my drink I opted for their fresh brewed unsweetened tea. You can sweeten it how you like if you want. They do have a deli section where they offer meals and deals. I cannot tell you anything about this area since I did not have any intention to buy a sandwich from a place called Wiener World, I wanted the hot dog. I do know that if you look them up on Facebook they do tell you what the special is for the day, which most times comes from the deli section. Credit accepted now. read more

Note #1: For the last hour of each day they are open (Monday-Friday 'til 5PM, Saturdays 'til 3PM, closed Sundays), they only offer takeout through their window. Note #2:You can dine-in here, but you have stand in front of a counter as there is no seating. Note #3: Gimme a big...CASH ONLY! An ATM is inside, however. Let me say that the other day I visited WW for the first time in recent memory and did not come away hungry or queasy, nor did I feel cheated by my tab, which came in at just under $10. It was just 10AM, and I saw no one inside. A wiry, wily flower peddler observed me. I peered inside WW, turned around, and asked the elderly gentleman if they were open. "Oh hell yeah. They open early. Go on in. I'll be joinin' ya in a moment." A fun, good-natured, middle-aged couple straight out of a 70's sitcom runs this venerable business in Downtown Pittsburgh and greeted me like a son who had just returned from college. WW offers a bounty of other things besides franks, much like Oakland's "O" does. My new flower salesman buddy recommended the 1 pound fish sandwich. I thought I saw chili on the menu also, but what I really wanted was their Italian Hoagie, which they also claim weighs in at 16 ounces. Alas, all they had ready at the early hour was their hot dogs, so I ordered up two of the natural casing variety. That's when I remembered that natural casing weenies give you that cap-gun "Crack!" when you take a bite, the skin becoming all the more flavorful when mildly burnt (just enough) by the flat-top grill. When you use Silver Star hot dogs as WW does, it's impossible to make a mistake, no? I had one dog with chili and pickles, another with mustard and onion, a Coke, and a pretty generous order of aptly prepared french fries while I discussed the flower-selling trade (it can be pretty lucrative from what I was told), Lawrenceville, and world affairs with a fellow who has obviously been around the 'hood a turn or two and has likely seen everything there is to see, good and bad. A youngun like me doesn't get that everyday. Akin to a good hot dog, conversations like that make life a little tastier. And again, for a 10-spot, I felt I got a fair deal, especially considering fast food prices these days. WW sells soft serve ice cream for dessert along with milkshakes. I almost ordered the latter but didn't want to become dyspeptic... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wUtPpcCvok Let us remain optimistic that the 47 year-old WW survives the same purge that killed Smithfield Cafe and George Aiken's. read more

Wiener World - Hot Dogs Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What finer lunch is there than hotdogs al fresco on a bee-yoo-tee-full October day? Considering that cold weather might be just around the corner, I figured I didn't have much time left in order to enjoy fine encased meats in one of Pittsburgh's many great plazas! Wiener World's dogs have always had a certain snap to 'em and my beef hotdog was just perfect with all the trimmings (no ketchup of course--I learned that from my Chicago friends) and topped off with a small order of fries and a diet pop. So, a tasty dog and great weather. Worthy of a 6th review, wouldn't you say? read more

A co-worker pointed out that Wiener World was a great stop for a quick lunch so I figured why not give it a shot. It is in a cool location and easy to get to from downtown with a short walk. The place is kind of on the smaller side with a long counter for patrons to stand at and eat but no seating. They offer several types of hot dogs, fries, fish and chicken sandwiches along with deli sandwiches from Market Street Deli. You can also grab some ice cream if you want but we are here for hot dogs! With Natural Casing Dogs, All Beef 1/4 pound dogs and kielbasa, you shouldn't have a problem finding something. I went with a natural casing chili cheese dog and an all beef Chicago dog. These were made to order and I was really impressed with the Chicago dog! It was delicious and a true representation of the Chicago Dog including sports peppers. The natural casing dog was also good and had that snap you are looking for but the chili and cheese was just meh. It tasted like the the stuff you can pick up at the grocery store. Nothing special. Too bad I also ordered chili cheese fries because it was more of the same. In the future, I'll definitely get another natural casing dog but too it differently. Speaking of, they offer all the normal toppings including kaurt. The fries were your standard shoestring style. Pretty good but again the chili was just meh. Gravy was an option so maybe I'll try that next. I'm not sure how this ended up as a one $ location because I paid $15.50 with a $1 tip for two dogs, small fry and a 16oz drink. While I think that is a bit high and certainly not cheap, I'm okay with it based on the quality of the actual hot dog you are getting. These aren't Sugardales. The service was fast and friendly but it gets really busy and crowded so there was some confusion with orders but it's all at the counter so easily fixable. Over all I enjoyed my experience and think I will even more with a few tweaks to my order. read more

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I haven't been here in years but decided to repay wiener world a visit, and compare it to my personal favorite, the original hot dog shop in Oakland. I ordered two 1/4 lb beef dogs and a drink for $8.50. One with brown mustard, relish, ketchup and hot sauce, and the other with kraut and chili. This was a filling meal but the dogs lacked a distinct flavor. Overall, this place serves a good dog and is a better bang for your buck but the "O" has a better tasting dog and toppings. I immediately drove to the "O" and ordered similar dogs (see review). For art lovers, one of my favorite murals in the city is above wiener world, of Andy and Andy. read more

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Like the new ownership very much. Denny has a deli set up to accompany the hot dog favorites. Try the daily specials! read more

i really don't eat hotdogs but every now in then i get a taste for one.orginal closed down. the next best place for hotdogs is wiener world downtown. i enjoy the menu and the staff. the way they prepare the food infront of you. there no place to eat inside,however they have a table set outside so u can eat because the food better hot and what i don't eat i take home in put in oven.it suck a delite to eat a real beef hotdog with chili, cheese and onions.the french fries can be a little better. but i like the service and food.theresa carroll independent. read more

First time at Weiner World in a long time and it was the same but different. The menu seems unchanged but the staff was very friendly and positive. The biggest change was how clean everything is and the new logo, a Ramones looking eagle that made this place even more Pittsburgh indy. Across the street it a Pittsburgh screen printing company and SW Randells is close too. Although Smithfield is a shadow of its former glory days, these three shops are all noteworthy. read more

There is now a deli counter in one end of the restaurant. They serve salads, sandwiches, and small items such as chips from there. The new owner seems like a nice, personable guy. I met a few people that know him from a previous restaurant that he owned. The Italian hoagie that I had was good. read more

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I've had fish sandwiches all over Pittsburgh, it's a staple of the burgh diet and one of the dishes we do best. Sadly Wiener World does it worst. A bad fish sandwich in Pittsburgh is like bad BBQ in Texas or a bad cheesesteak in Philadelphia, an offensive abomination that denigrates the pride and reputation of the region. I have never had a worse fish sandwich anywhere (including in fast food hole in the walls) and at $10, this assault on your taste buds doesn't come cheap. It was bad in every way it could be bad. Frozen, greasy, tasteless, heavy on bland batter and light on fish. To add to it, even though the inside of the establishment is large, there are no chairs to sit down (just counters), they don't take cards (cash only, but they do have an atm) and the inside was freezing, I was shivering in the 60* temperature even though it was 80 outside in July. So why do they get 2 stars instead of just 1? My server was very nice, the fries with the sandwich were prepared fresh and were good, and I've heard from many reputable sources that their ice cream is fantastic. That said, I'll be licking my wounds from disappointment for a while before I lick their ice cream. read more

Their 2 hot dog special can't be beat. Dogs have snap and are delicious. I stop whenever I can when in town.

Wiener World - solid hot dogs , good, not great taste, ok buns, topping are plain. WW wins the hot dog and bun competition between Franktuary but Franktuary wins the topping contest hands down. Now if we could combine the dogs served here with the toppings at Franktuary you would have a 4 star hot-dog joint. read more

This is definitely the worst place to get a hot dog in town. I had TERRIBLE service from both the cashier and the cook. Also, the atmosphere was gross- it looks like it hasn't been updated since it opened. I ordered the two kaiser hotdog and drink combo with a fry. THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME MY SECOND HOTDOG. I spent $11 for a meal that was COLD. Not to mention it was the worst hot dog I've ever had. It was super small and the bun wasn't anything special. I will never go back and would never recommend this restaurant. read more

I miss working downtown, because I used to visit this place a good bit when the weather was warm. The dogs are a bit expensive but they are big and include all toppings. They used to have an $8.50 special, two all beef big dogs and a drink. It was a bummer that they do not offer free refills as the drinks are one size and they fill them with ice. I almost always had to get another drink because the dogs are salty and make you thirsty. The staff is very nice and I recommend Wiener World for a tasty dog! read more

Bad Ass Old School Dogs! Let's be real here - any place with the sack big enough to call themselve Wiener World rules. It's got a gigantic sign with Wiener World on it. My 8 year old son ate there and 2 years later he still giggles about it. I have a picture of it on my phone for my out of town friends. These are old school straight forward dogs. They don't mess around trying to be fancy. This is they type of place your grandfather used to eat at and then kick somebody's butt later than day just for the heck of it. Yeah... you walk up and say "Gimmie the Kielbassi special" or "Gimmie the 2 All Beefs" and they just "how do you want 'em". No girlie crap here. If you feel up to it go ahead and eat at the bar and puff your chest out when you leave knowning you're now a wuss. The quality of the food is a lot like a carnival dog or a cookout. Not the best thing you've ever eaten, but hey - you ordered a hot dog, not fillet mignon! On those really hot days stop at the window and grap a milkshake - old style. A real shake. I love this joint. Oh - hands down the best part of WW - they will absolutely ignore you if you are on your cell phone. YEAH! Take that you nitwit on the cell holding everyone up and then complaining because you got chilli but wanted kraut. I love a place that doesn't BS and isn't PC. Like the sign says out front "Jared Doesn't Eat Here". read more

Very good old school dive hot dog joint! Great toppings and simple menu. Had the original casing dogs and loved them! I am not a huge hot dog fan but these were great! Definitely will go back next time I am in Pittsburgh! read more

If you're in Pittsburgh, this is a must stop. They also have a whiskey tour where you get to see the distilling as well get three tastings. Worth the money, really an awesome place. Not too much standing room in the general area, so it may be a little squished. Also only one bathroom stall, just a heads up. But overall, this place is fabulous and has a great variety of whiskeys. Super fun environment, hip. 10/10. read more

I had originally rated this as two stars but due to new developments, I am dropping this to one star. 4 out of 4 of our group have confirmed queasiness 3 hours after eating here. This place is a public health hazard. original review: ------------------------------------------------------------------ This place is a total dive but not unexpected for a hotdog place. Overall, I left feeling hungry. For 2 all beef hotdogs, it is $7. Medium fries are $3.50. Add them together and we are now talking sit-down restaurant prices. I think the price for the volume of food you get is way too high. My stomach is literally growling after eating there 30 minutes ago. Taste? It was a hotdog, 'nuff said. The staff looks pretty scruffy (but friendly) and there is nowhere to sit, but you can stand at a counter in the back where the past 5 diners have left crumbs and droplets of chili to soak through your provided coffee filter hotdog cover. Another kicker is this place is cash only. At least if I am going to spend more than $7 for lunch and leave feeling hungry, I should be able to earn points on my purchase to get a gift card to another restaurant! Well, I'm done with my Americana experiment for the year. Food Quality/Taste = 2 Stars Portion Size Given Price = 1 Stars Price = 2 Stars Service = N/A Experience with Staff = 3 Stars Decor = 1 Stars Clean (yes/no) = not really. read more

Dogs are SilverStar natural casing type & fair to good. The specials at the back counter (hot sausage, hoagies) are often great. read more