At Cupid’s Hot Dogs in Winnetka, nostalgia meets flavor with classic all-beef franks and standout chili, served up with retro vibes and speedy service—even on a busy summer day.
"Originally established in 1946 as Walsh’s Hot Dogs by Richard and Bernice Walsh, the current operations are overseen by third-generation sisters Kelly and Morgan Walsh. Diners still flock here for a dose of nostalgia and the beloved chili dogs whether Chicago-style, Reuben, or plant-based dogs." - Eater Staff
"It’s all about the retro vibes at Cupid’s in Winnetka, where roller skaters send hot dog orders out from the small kitchen to waiting fans. For those who don’t eat meat, Cupid’s offers a plant-based sausage as well." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"It’s all about rad retro vibes at Cupid’s in Winnetka, where roller skaters send hot dog orders out from the small kitchen to waiting fans. Note: the Northridge location of Cupid’s closed recently." - Virali_Dave, Jessie Evans
"The hot dog’s biggest PR month is July, but nostalgic stands like Cupid’s Hot Dogs in Winnetka make a good case for them even in hotter, sleepier months like August that don’t have pyrotechnic fanfare. At Cupid’s, a small chain with four locations dotting the Southland, the hot dogs are simple and perfect: you can hear the snap of the Vienna all-beef frank, feel the soft bite of the to-the-minute steamed bun, and taste each individual fleck of celery salt on the architecturally assembled Chicago dog. That dog, piled with the traditional neon relish, sport peppers, a sliced pickle, mustard, and onion, is euphoric, but equally satisfying to me was the classic Cupid dog with chili, mustard, and onions (I added cheese for an additional 75 cents). There’s no grit or muddiness to the chili’s texture, and the shredded cheese plays well with earthy brown mustard and the sharp tang of chopped onions. Not only the best of the week but maybe the best hot dog I’ve had all summer." - Eater Staff
"Cupid’s is an LA classic, the kind of longstanding staple restaurant the San Fernando Valley so frequently gets right. Step up to the Winnetka location off Vanowen Street for classic LA dogs done up with a soupy, thin chili that’s perfect for getting just a little bit messy on a summer afternoon." - Farley Elliott
