341733 Fri Nov 10 21:40:56 -0800 2006 41 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2012429 I have been a corndog lover for years and have noticed a recent uprising of gourmet corndogs on menus in LA. Just last week I tried a kobe corndog at Boa which was a letdown, and I know that Sunset Beach also has a gourmet version on their menu, which I will be trying very shortly. Is there any other place that serves a killer corndog I'm not aware of??? I live in West Hollywood but am willing to drive!!! Thanks for your help :) Fri Nov 10 21:40:56 -0800 2006 28605 BrookieStyles 1 2012441 Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure. At DL, it's the cart right off of main street. In CA, it's the Hot Dog Castle towards the lower corner of the park. These are FRESH battered, good spiced dog BEAUTIIES... :) --Dommy! Fri Nov 10 21:44:28 -0800 2006 2012429 10659 Dommy 2 2012477 I agree, plus they're ginormous corn dogs. In DL they're in the red wagon, and in DCA they're in the Corn Dog Castle. A little pricey though, when I need my corn dog fix I've been known to go for them at Wienerschnitzel, and right now they're on special for $0.79 each. My favorite part? Getting down to that little nugget of batter at the bottom of the stick, so good! Fri Nov 10 21:53:00 -0800 2006 2012441 31764 kingkong5 3 2012582 Concur on Disneyland's corn dogs. I've been enjoying these for years. It's gotten more and more expensive these days, but then what isn't at the park. http://elmomonster.blogspot.com Fri Nov 10 22:35:36 -0800 2006 2012477 11757 elmomonster 3 2012588 And if you're one of those chowhounds who would go to Disneyland just for the corn dog, you are talking about one astronomically priced dog! Fri Nov 10 22:37:14 -0800 2006 2012477 10132 sku 4 2012648 Well, considering that I live less than 2 miles from Disneyland, and I'm also an Annual Passholder, getting the corn dogs is pretty easy and lighter on the wallet ;-) They cost about $5 though, so it's not exactly cheap eats even if there wasn't a cost to get into the park. They are, however, much better than the hot dog on a stick. Fri Nov 10 23:07:56 -0800 2006 2012588 31764 kingkong5 5 2012663 Me too. Annual Passport holder that is. But I think the price of a corn dog is now something to the order of $8 now. But it includes a bag of greasy Lay's chips! Woo hoo! Tourist-trappy goodness! http://elmomonster.blogspot.com Fri Nov 10 23:16:11 -0800 2006 2012648 11757 elmomonster 6 2012673 At DL, they just let you buy the Corndog, but in DCA you have to buy the whole 'meal'... --Dommy! Fri Nov 10 23:19:53 -0800 2006 2012663 10659 Dommy 7 2014239 Actually you can get just the corndog at DCA if you ask (it's not on the menu) but you only save around $.70. Sat Nov 11 22:32:40 -0800 2006 2012673 11738 writergirl 8 2014299 I did ask and was DENIED... Grrr... Perhaps it depends on the cast member you get! :) --Dommy! Sat Nov 11 23:03:25 -0800 2006 2014239 10659 Dommy 9 2014970 just had one tonight. really great batter, juicy hot dog, not too salty. $5.80 for corn dog and bag of lays chip. Sun Nov 12 08:48:44 -0800 2006 2014299 11027 Alice 9 2024563 That sucks! I got a corn dogs sans chips in about July of this year, don't know if they changed their policy, or if it varies by cast member. Wed Nov 15 20:53:24 -0800 2006 2014299 11738 writergirl 2 3572240 Actually the Little Red Wagon at Disneyland is vastly superior to Corn Dog Castle at DCA. Perhaps it's the fact that the frying turnover rate is a lot faster so you get a fresher product because at DCA the cheese dogs were still solid and the batter on the dogs weren't as good. Mon Apr 07 23:02:37 -0700 2008 2012441 58855 digkv 3 3573006 I've never had that happen to me when I go the DCA. Maybe it's all in the timing, but I always see them making it fresh when I am there. Tue Apr 08 08:28:52 -0700 2008 3572240 77080 justagthing 3 3707324 Actually, I found quite the opposite to be true. The last time I had a dog from the red wagon, it tasted like rancid grease. DCA dogs have always been fresh and good. Tue May 20 22:49:43 -0700 2008 3572240 10132 sku 1 2012471 Hot Dog on a Stick. Check your local malls ... http://hotdogonastick.com/ Fri Nov 10 21:51:00 -0800 2006 2012429 11583 ipsedixit 2 3464013 I went and tried a Hot Dog on a Stick from the Arcadia Westfield mall a few weeks back. It had easily been at least 25 years since the last time I had one. I found the external corn breading to be very bland. The dog itself seemed over processed and bland as well... The fries were nothing to write home about either. Over all, the impression I got was that this food was "tuned" for young children. I can however report that the lemonade was great. Wed Mar 05 16:40:33 -0800 2008 2012471 112243 Kevitivity 1 2012651 It's not called the OC Swap Meet anymore, but on weekends where the fairgrounds are in Costa Mesa, they still have the swap meet (it's called OC Marketplace or something like that now). There is a stand that makes freshly dipped corn dogs there too, and they're about $2.50 I think. Very Very good, especially with a beer followed by walking around looking at all of the swap meet junk for sale. Fri Nov 10 23:09:14 -0800 2006 2012429 31764 kingkong5 1 2012683 I would definitely go to Disneyland just for the corndog...and mauybe a ride on the teacups!!! I paid $11 for my "kobe" corndog at Boa and it didn't wasn't near as yummy as Hot Dog On A Stick...Sunset Beach & Disneyland are next! Thanks guys, I will give you a full report!!!! Fri Nov 10 23:24:36 -0800 2006 2012429 28605 BrookieStyles 1 2013097 My sentiments exactly, ipsedixit! Sat Nov 11 03:48:03 -0800 2006 2012429 40697 Brioche For The Girl 1 2013122 I have yet to find a corndog that isn't a chicken frank inside. Why do they put crummy bird dogs in corn dogs?! Steve Doggie-Dogg www.hotdogspot.com Sat Nov 11 04:02:46 -0800 2006 2012429 41528 stevedoggiedogg 1 2013498 The Disney dogs are all beef. That's part of their appeal. But, including admission, they will run about $70. Sat Nov 11 14:25:37 -0800 2006 2012429 11046 Curt the Soi Hound 1 2014856 Ok... I don't have an anual pass and don't want a designer corn dog from Boa. Where can I go? Sun Nov 12 05:50:23 -0800 2006 2012429 15783 young_chower 2 2015236 Exactly! I thought that there were no limits as to what I would do for good chow but I was wrong! I will drive hundreds of miles (sometimes even thousands) for a reportedly great street table, cart, truck, stand or restaurant!!! But I won't do Disney for a corn dog, the parking charge plus admission is just toooo much!!! So where can I get a great corn dog without expensive parking + admission charges and I can enjoy it in 501's and a t-shirt!!! Sun Nov 12 16:23:12 -0800 2006 2014856 10864 sel 3 2015251 Only place I can think of is your local food court...Hot Dog on a Stick. Sun Nov 12 16:31:46 -0800 2006 2015236 11914 monku 3 2016938 Ok, here's the deal: You can park in Downtown Disney's parking area free for 3 hours. After you pass through security, walk to the "Guest Services" window to the left of Disneyland's main entrance. Tell them you're going in to get a corn dog only. They will run a charge slip for full admission. When you return, within 1 hour, show your reciept and they will return your charge slip. This is the process for "normal" shopping within the park. I don't know why it wouldn't apply to picking up corn dogs. Mon Nov 13 14:49:39 -0800 2006 2015236 11046 Curt the Soi Hound 4 2017621 I just may give that a try, thanks! Mon Nov 13 18:35:58 -0800 2006 2016938 10864 sel 5 2020162 Went to the park yesterday and checked with guest services. They will allow shopping for corn dogs. In Disneyland, the corn dogs are at the little red truck, north end of Main Street, to the right. In DCA, the Corn Dog Castle is a bit more of a trek. You'll have to navigate to the rear of the park. Tue Nov 14 14:31:07 -0800 2006 2017621 11046 Curt the Soi Hound 6 2020280 Thanks again, now I have to make the journey! Tue Nov 14 15:12:57 -0800 2006 2020162 10864 sel 6 2020704 wow... That is great... I had heard that you can do that, but have never tried... :) Of course my whole reason for rec'ing it is not that I EXPECTED people to DL JUST for a corndog, but we all end up there for some reason or another and it's' nice to have some good grub to look forward to! :) --Dommy! Tue Nov 14 17:27:56 -0800 2006 2020162 10659 Dommy 7 2020879 In addition to the corn dogs at Disneyland, you could start a whole thread on the wonders of Disneyland food! Although I would say that it's an awful long walk from Downtown Disney parking to the corn dog sales places, I would prefer the Wienerschnitzel drive thru. Tue Nov 14 18:11:31 -0800 2006 2020704 31764 kingkong5 8 2023310 "it's an awful long walk from Downtown Disney parking to the corn dog sales places" Besides checking out the shops of Downtown Disney, the walk is a pretty good idea after that dog!!! And then there's those turkey legs!!! http://cheapeatsbangkok.com/photos/disney/leg.jpg Wed Nov 15 14:41:45 -0800 2006 2020879 11046 Curt the Soi Hound 1 2015271 Jerry's Dogs does a surprisingly good one. Super fresh-hot. They'r ein Santa Ana/Tustin and La Habra. Sun Nov 12 16:46:41 -0800 2006 2012429 19248 OCBites 1 2017954 i just had fun fresh corndogs at the microsoft launch party for their doomed "zune" ipod follower. they were bite sized corndogs about two inches long. i ate like 5 of them! i dont know who catered the party but maybe some hardcore folks can find out... the other appetizers were pretty good too. Mon Nov 13 19:56:55 -0800 2006 2012429 12923 modernist 1 2025028 At the farmer's market at 3rd and fairfax there's a place that serves a good corndog. It's the deli right next to the coffee shop. I think they use kosher dogs, but it's been a while. Wed Nov 15 22:48:57 -0800 2006 2012429 53435 tjb3p 1 2025670 i just had a corndog on tuesday at california adventure. I asked for it with no chips and it was no problem. i walked around with a glass of red wine and a corndog. haha it was great Thu Nov 16 02:42:36 -0800 2006 2012429 20566 frank828 2 2027589 *sigh* And that is what makes it truly the happiest place on earth.... --Dommy! Thu Nov 16 19:44:03 -0800 2006 2025670 10659 Dommy 1 3461830 If you really want the best corn dog head to the OC swap meet on any weekend except during the annual fair.This is the only place I know of that dips Hebrew National hotdogs into that delicious honey batter and frys them in front of you.Best part is that they cost less than 2 bucks.Most places use the cheapest dog they can find this is the closest thing there is to a gourmet corn dog.They also sell beer in the next door booth,cant get that at Disneyland even after you pay over 60 bucks to get in! Wed Mar 05 08:05:18 -0800 2008 2012429 172049 jerics 2 3462192 They have a beer truck in California Adventure, in the Pacific Wharf area, which is on the way to the corndogs in the pier fun zone at DCA. Wed Mar 05 09:29:40 -0800 2008 3461830 71215 mlgb 1 3463277 Kosher Corn Dogs, yum! Is the OC swap meet the same place as the OC fair? Even though they didn't have deep fried pickles, one of the vendors allowed us to purchase a big sour pickle from another vendor and they dipped it and fried it and sliced it for no charge. I was in heaven! Wed Mar 05 13:18:00 -0800 2008 2012429 136984 lovetoroq 1 3464829 I am soooo in love with the CORN DOGS at LARKINS in Eagle Rock. They are on the lunch menu...made with hot links so they are on the wonderfully spicey side and they make the mustard in house...so good! Bring a friend because you get two for the order and they are big and wonderful! Enjoy! Wed Mar 05 22:20:26 -0800 2008 2012429 93485 tatertotsrock 1 3707944 There's a couple of stands right at the foot of the Santa Monica Pier. The one closest to the pier has amazing corn dogs - perfectly crunchy and delicious batter, and a tasty dog inside. Combined with the crisp ocean air and people watching, it can't be beat! Wed May 21 07:42:51 -0700 2008 2012429 29007 GK in SO