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    Bowling's Place

    4.6 (28 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Pintos with extra fresh onions (you can get wi try out of course) and some crumbled hoop cheese. AMAZING.
    Rachel S.

    If you're looking for a quintessential Franklin County haunt, a place that represents a slice of our little piece of heaven, you have found it. This is a tiny luncheonette with a little wrap around counter that serves just what you need and nothing more. You got $2 hot dogs that are the best you'll find in a 250 mile radius. I think beans are another $2. You've got local hoop cheese for $1. You've got great human beings, great conversation, cheap beer, AND good beer! Truly something for everyone folks. $2 red dogs, with toppings that if you looked up these toppings in the dictionary it would be the penultimate of each one. Have a sit at the counter and talk to some of our local folks, sit at the picnic tables outside. It's not much to look at but honestly is my favorite takeaway from the whole county food wise. We ain't talking fancy but we are talking real good food. The woman who helped me was alone and made everything so delicious. I genuinely can't wait to go back.

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    9 months ago

    Solid little hotdog joint that's been around forever. Worth the drive from Rocky Mount every time!! Cold beer as well!!

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    Great hot dogs and hoop cheese. Very busy but service was great. Can't wait to visit again.

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    4 years ago

    Wonderful place to eat. Love the hotdogs, cheese and beans. We have been going here for years.

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    8 years ago

    Best hotdogs in the county. Pinto beans and cornbread now on the menu. You can get bottles of beer. Friendly local hangout.

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    7 years ago

    A hidden gem like none other. The beer is cold, the dogs are red, and the crowd even redder. Friendly, country, live music, classic.

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    6 years ago

    Have been going here since I was 4 or 5. Most definitely the best place I have ever been to have hot dogs!!

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    9 years ago

    The best hotdogs this side of town. Serves with a bowl of beans and a chunk of farm cheese if you want. A cold beer is also available

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    12 years ago

    Ok its a Dive, but it is a friendly place where you can get a chili dog with real cheese for $1.25.

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    Great Hot Dogs & reasonable prices. A local landmark that you must check out if you have never been. Hot Dogs, Beans, Cheese, & Beer.

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    Dillons Hot Dogs & More - So tasty and delicious.

    Dillons Hot Dogs & More

    4.4(22 reviews)
    26.7 mi

    It Never disappoints --- I promise you. Food is always fresh and well worth the money.read more

    I remember years ago, in my youth, when I was in Little League. Every time we won a game our coach…read moretreated us to a hot dog. Those they sold at the park. It tasted so good. Since then I have enjoyed eating this simple yet very American food. So today when I was looking for a place to eat and saw "Dillons Hot Dogs & More," I decided to stop by and give it a try. Located in the Brookside Shopping Center on 6431 Williamson Road in Roanoke, Virginia, This small, laid back restaurant, is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Fridays until 7:00pm. It serves lunch and dinner. I went on a Friday early evening and the first thing I noticed was how busy it was with people eating there and even more people ordering takeouts. Who seemed to be the owner was up front taking the orders from a counter at that time. He immediately greeted me with a warm welcome and after I told him this was my first time there, and he explained the value meals that included fries and a soda for a set price. I ended up ordering a Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries, and a Coke. And also a Hot Dog with melted cheese, chili, and chopped onions. He told me to take a seat at one of the booths and that he would bring me the food when ready. From the booth I was seated at, I could see the flames cooking the food back in the kitchen. A young lady was cooking at the time with another gentleman helping her back there. They handed me the soda as I waited and I reviewed a small paper menu that I took with me to the table. When the food arrived it looked and tasted very fresh and appetizing. The Burger bun was nice and soft. It contained a good size patty, with fresh lettuce and a nice big slice of tomato. The fries was crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. The bacon on top was plenty and very meaty. And the Hot Dog looked and tasted just fine. It was a regular size good quality meat Hot dog with the right ingredients that give it flavor and served on a fresh and soft Hot Dog roll. I was going to have dessert afterwards because it said they were well known for there homemade desserts, but I only saw two types on the counter and decided not to. This is a good place, nothing fancy, but with good food, for when you're in the mood for good home cooking food. They also have Subs, Sandwiches, and Seafood Baskets. Everything at very reasonable prices. Come alone or bring along family and friends. And be ready for a good meal that will leave you full and satisfied.

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    Dillons Hot Dogs & More - The booths of the restaurant.

    The booths of the restaurant.

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    Just about to give it a bite.

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    Rocky Mount Smokehouse BBQ - Brisket and Pulled Pork with Collard Greens, Cole Slaw, and Potato Salad

    Rocky Mount Smokehouse BBQ

    4.3(128 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Awesome food!! Great Brisket!! Great fried Catfish !! It was a great place to eat!! Awesome Walnut…read morebar top

    The best BBQ in the area!…read more One walks into this restaurant with a "Where have you been all my life?!" feeling and leave there feeling like they have experienced a phenomenon of culinary bliss! This restaurant does NOT disappoint! We really enjoyed our experience at this relaxed restaurant. Rebecca, our server, did an excellent job anticipating our needs and flawlessly ensured our order was correct. She was awesome! Food is UNBELIEVABLY EXCELLENT! The brisket and pulled pork was perfectly done! The potato salad and banana pudding were great. My son had the half-rack of ribs and the portion they brought out looked like a whole rack. We've never seen our son eat ribs so quickly - he devoured them in what was likely a record time, and if you knew this kid - he doesn't get in a hurry for anything...but had we reached over his plate we would likely be missing fingers... lol The brisket was tender, juicy, and very flavorful. My wife enjoyed the chicken and brisket. The collard greens were perfectly done. The sauces were great! Banana pudding was the best you can get aside from having homemade. We live about 40 minutes from this restaurant and in another county - but we will now be regular fixtures at this restaurant. They are definitely the G.O.A.T. in a 4 county area! Do give them a try!

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    Rocky Mount Smokehouse BBQ - Cold draft beer, walnut bar top

    Cold draft beer, walnut bar top

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    Half rack of ribs and hush puppies

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    Roanoke Weiner Stand - My Sloppy Joe Sandwich.

    Roanoke Weiner Stand

    3.9(42 reviews)
    22.3 mi
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    The Roanoke Weiner Stand is a classic family restaurant that has been around since 1916…read more Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Roanoke, right next to the Center in the Square, and the Roanoke City Market, this place is full of local history and mystic. After all, hot dogs are deeply embedded in America's food culture. After hearing so much about this local family restaurant and the important role it has played in the lives of the people of Roanoke and its visitors throughout the years, I decided to go visit for myself, explore the restaurant, taste its food, study its interior design and ambiance, and experience for myself a taste of the famous Roanoke Weiner that everyone is talking about. First of all, I was very impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant and how it managed to mix the old with the new in its contemporary interior design, furnished with new but furniture design from the restaurants of the 60's, and souranded with artworks and photographs relevant to the long successful history of the restaurant and it's founder. Branded as the Hot Dog King and Roanoke's Oldest Restaurant, customers of all ages will have memories of the time when they visited their old location and soon to be new customers as they visit this new location with a historic resilience. All focused on one simple but delicious American cuisine item: the hot dog. When I entered the restaurant for a late lunch it was already full of customers eating there; some arriving and others leaving. Some even mentioning how they have been customers of the place for years. Above the ordering counter was a large menu for one to study while the customers in front ordered their food. When my time came up to order, a young lady greeted me and took my order. I ordered a hot dog. A sloppy Joe, french fries, homemade banana pudding and a small drink of Iced Dr. Pepper. As the lady took the order, a gentleman prepared and brought it to the counter. I went to sit down at a table where I could see the inside of the restaurant and at the same time view through the front window the Historic Market Building. The hot dog was a quality yet simple hot dog served in a fresh and soft bun with mustard, chili, and onions. The French Fries were crinkle cut. The Sloppy Joe Sandwich was served on a Hotdog bun. The hot dog and fries were delicious. The chili was a bit too salty for me as well as the sloppy Joe. I would also have appreciated it in a burger bun. The Banana Pudding could have used more sugar. But the dining experience was very unique and worthwhile. And I discovered a great place to enjoy some time alone or with others.

    a roanoke star life attraction.as child we used to go buy by bags.my my husband our daily…read moreattraction for any hotdog..there used to be a man hero star forever memory of roanoke..cozy friendly.views.decor.a must visit for roanoke va.

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    Roanoke Weiner Stand - A picture is worth a thousand words.

    A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Roanoke Weiner Stand - The Chili Dog.

    The Chili Dog.

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    Roanoke Weiner Stand No 2

    Roanoke Weiner Stand No 2

    3.8(33 reviews)
    22.2 mi
    $

    Everyone loves a good hot dog and that's including me. And today, as I was driving along Brandon…read moreAve in Southwest Roanoke, I happened to notice this hot dog joint named "Roanoke Weiner Stand #2 ." As you can expect, I pulled over their parking lot and since it was around lunch time, I got out of my Lexus and went to try them out. A friendly gentleman behind the counter greeted me and took my order. The menu on the wall was not too specific on the kinds of hot dogs they had, so I asked if they had one with sauerkraut. The order taker immediately said no, not that one. So I asked for a hot dog with chili, mustard, and onion, which was on the menu, and asked for another one with ketchup, mustard, and relish. I also ordered some french fries and a fountain drink, which there was a sign that clearly stated: "No Refills." and "$2.07 for a refill." It didn't take long for my two hot dogs and fries to be ready. I took them to a table and ate them. The hot dogs themselves were the short kind which are soft inside, but they were nice and tasty. These as different from the ones sold at a hot dog cart which are long and firm inside. The buns were fresh and soft, and the fries were nice and crispy. The chili, however was disappointing in texture and taste. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of their food. Before leaving I asked the order taker if this restaurant was of the same owner as the Roanoke Weiner Stand in downtown Roanoke, and he told me they were different owners, but basically the food menu was the same. This one was opened in 1984 by Gus Pappas after he took over the family business. Overall, I enjoyed the tasty hot dogs, but not so much the chili. Their fries were nice and crispy and freshly served. The atmosphere of the place was warm and nostalgic. The service was fast and the staff was friendly. I wouldn't mind eating here again when I'm around the area.

    Not friendly hotdogs are just ok fries are really good we told it was our first time there and they…read moredidn't talk to us. They weren't friendly at all.

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    Roanoke Weiner Stand No 2 - My order of two hot dogs with crispy fries and a drink.

    My order of two hot dogs with crispy fries and a drink.

    Roanoke Weiner Stand No 2

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