Tail O' The Pup
DETAILS:
Location: 8512 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Hours: Daily - 12PM to 8PM
Parking: Metered street parking available in area. Please observe all posted street signs.
Cost: Price varies based on order. Picture of current menu provided below.
Time Commitment: 30 minutes.
Ever since Tail O’ The Pup opened its bun in 1946, this kitschy hotdog stand instantly became one of this city’s unofficial landmarks, serving happy Angelenos from one generation to the next. The perfect example of programmatic (novelty) architecture where structures are meant to invoke the imagery of the products within, you knew exactly what you were ordering when coming here.
Sadly, that all came to an end in 2005 when Tail O’ The Pup seemingly shuttered once and for all. After countless failed attempts at a reboot, The 1993 Group (famed for other restorations like Highland Park Bowl, Idle Hour, and Formosa Cafe) finally swooped in to save the day. Originally located on La Cienega Boulevard, the splendidly refurbished hotdog stand now sits nearby on Santa Monica Boulevard, complete with a 50s-themed dining room and an upper & lower patio area. The menu has been expanded as well, but still focuses on… you guessed it - hotdogs. Re-opened on July 20, 2022 (on National Hot Dog Day, obviously), Tail O’ The Pup will hopefully be serving this city for generations to come.
RESOURCES:
Tail O’ The Pup website.
