Pink's, pinkshollywood.com

Buena Park, Calif.

--Knott's Berry Farm, a popular Southern California theme park known for its Fried Chicken Dinners and Boysenberry Pie, became known for another American favorite in November 2009 when Pink's Hot Dogs of Hollywood launched one of several new restaurant locations at theme parks that include Universal Studios Hollywood, plus the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, and several California fairs in Los Angeles, Costa Mesa and Perris.

Pink's is a story similar to Orange County's very own Carl Karcher (Carl's Jr.) in that they both began with a cart selling hot dogs--one in Hollywood and one in Anaheim.  Karcher expanded his empire while Paul Pink and the Pink family maintained the business as a stand-alone success for around 70 years till the company began modest expansion recently.

At Knott's Berry Farm the restaurant is accessible outside the park--you do not need admission to eat there. If you want to eat at other places such as Johnny Rockets, you will find that inside the theme park, and it requires purchasing a Knott's admission ticket.

The indoor Pink's cafe has only a few tables and is a tight fit, but thanks to Southern California's friendly weather, most days you can eat outdoors on the patio area.

The menu at Knott's Berry Farm includes hamburgers, but does not include the celebrity dog options you can find in Hollywood.

Here's what was served during our visit, though it may or may not be there when you go:

Hot Dogs:
Stretch Chili Dog - mustard, chili & onions
Bacon Chili Cheese Dog - 3 strips of bacon, tomatoes, chili & cheese
Polish Dog - spicy or mild mustard, chili & onions
Chicago Polish Dog - spicy or mild mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes & lettuce
Turkey Dog - mustard & relish
Giant 12" Jalapeno Dog - mustard, onions & chili
Monster Haunt Dog - foot long jalapeno dog, chili, bacon, relish, onions, tomatoes & sour cream
Planet Hollywood Dog - stretch dog, mustard, onions, chili & sauerkraut
Bacon Burrito Dog - big flour tortilla wrapped around 2 hot dogs, 2 slices cheese, 3 slices bacon, chili & onions

Burgers: Hamburger, Chili Burger, Double Chili Burger, Cheeseburger, Bacon Burger, Double Cheeseburger

Sides: French Fries, potato chips, onion rings, chili fries, bowl of chili, BBQ sauce, cup of nacho cheese, ranch dressing

Pink's Hot Dog locations:

Knott's Berry Farm,

LAX Bradley International Terminal

Planet Hollywood Hotel

Universal City Walk & Universal Theme Park

Hollywood Park Casino

County Fairs: L.A. County Fair, Orange County Fair, Southern California Fair, and Ventura County Fair

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