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    Chris'drive-In

    4.2 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers, American
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    CHRIS'DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Da Dog at Chris'
    Fred B.

    This tiny little drive-in has curb service, a walk up take out window, and a counter with stools. They have tables as well, but that's just boring, and brings the whole family thing into play. There are pictures of Elvis and The Embers on the wall - this is what Retro tries to be. The hamburger is what you need to focus on here, once the waves of nostalgia pass. It is tasty, it is greasy, and the cheese is Velveeta. It rivals, at the very least, the burger at Johnson's Drive-In, up the road a piece ( up the road a piece is a Southern expression meaning you and your dog could walk it, if your pick up broke down). The hot dog is a fine version of the classic Southern chili dog - with a neon red wiener, soft & gooey bun, and tasty chili. A word about the chili - it is almost gray in color, but do not despair, it is excellent. The fries are of the ridged, railroad tie variety, which even ketchup or Castle Sauce can not help. This is a great little drive-in, and worth a visit if hot dogs and hamburgers are your wont. There will be no slice of lemon in your tap water, the bathroom facilities are outside in the back, and the "wait staff" are all kin and slightly dysfunctional. Enjoy.

    Chris' Drive In Hotdog in Siler City NC
    David J.

    This may have been the best hotdog I've ever had. Mustard Chile onions and slaw on a steamed bun with a likely fried bright leaf dog. Excellent

    Newly remodeled.

    Have been eating here for years. Food is fabulous and staff is always friendly! Rollieburger is a huge cheeseburger. Good grilled chicken sandwich or salad.

    Onion rings
    Tim H.

    The food here is basic and good, it's what you are expecting when you go into a small place like this. The service was friendly and fast, and the prices are very reasonable. I would eat here again if I was in the area, I wish we could do half stars because I would give it a 3.5 stars. The restaurant is old and getting a little run down with decor needing to be fixed, with the interior fixed I would give it a 4 star rating. I definitely recommend if you want some good traditional drive-in food.

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    One of the best burger places around. The food is amazing. Plan to go early to beat the crowd.

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    best burger i've ever had. ranch is drinkable. sweet tea is addictive. 100% recommend.

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    Chris is always packed since they are only open 11-2,food is good and prices are decent. Love the Rookie burger.

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    Pretty boring burgers and store-bought barbecue. Nothing special but the price is good for what it is.

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    Good and cheap burgers, OK fries, rude/unfriendly staff who ignore people right in front of them.

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    Jim's Ole Time

    4.5
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    40.6 mi
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    Great taste, but too messy. Loved the flavors, but the toppings kept falling off. Still, one of the…read morebetter hot dogs I've had!

    if one is as into seeking great hot dogs as I am, one goes where ever the trail leads - even to the…read morefront of a Lowe's Home Improvements store in Cary, and this trip was definitely worthwhile.. There Jim Rivers has been setting up his steel hot dog stand for nearly 14 years now, and is there almost everyday beginning at 11:30 - he misses some days because he also sets up at the North Carolina State Fair each year. He steams his weiners - Red Hots (neon red Southern weiner)for $1,50, Nathans All Beef for $2.00, Jalapeno (with the pepper already in the weiner) for $2.50, and a Sausage dog, also for $2.50. His toppings(whatever you want at no additional charge) include mustard, ketchup (ugh!), chili, onions, slaw, mayo (double ugh!), cheese, sauerraut, red onion (foo foo), and relish (we get visitors from the far north). The Red Hot is your basic Southern Chili dog with a weiner of questionable parentage, chile, onions and/or slaw, on a nice, soft bun. This is a very good hot dog. The chili is not home made since the All Knowing, All Seeing Wake County government has decided that only brick and mortar restaurants can prepare such items in their duly and regularly inspected kitchens - this apparently is true even if the rating is not particularly good. Jim uses Patterson's Grand Slam All Beef Chili, which is available in 5 pound tubs or #10 cans. This is very good commercially prepared chili, right up there with Matinee brand used by Allen & Son in Chapel Hill. The Nathan's All Beef hot dog with chili, mustard, and Jim's slaw is an outstanding slaw dog - one of the best I've tried, and I've tried more than a few. The quality of the weiner reals comes thru, and is very well showcased by the soft bun, tasty chili, and not too sweet mayo based slaw. On my next visit, I'll try the Jalapeno dog and the Sausage dog instead of the All Beef - well, probably in addition too it. Jim is friendly and personable, the service is quick, the pricing reasonable - there is no seating available, but sitting in an airconditioned auto munching several dogs ain't at all bad.

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    Jim's Truck and Trailer in the lot. Nice advertising.
    Jim's Truck and Trailer in the lot. Nice advertising.
    Red dog with mustard , chili and onion.
    Red dog with mustard , chili and onion.
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    Zack's Hot Dogs

    Zack's Hot Dogs

    3.7
    (188 reviews)
    24.7 mi
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    I am sure this place is nostalgic for a lot of people, and as a bit of a hot dog expert, I had to…read morefind out what everyone was talking about. I had occasion to be in Burlington at lunch one day recently, and decided I needed to stop in. Zack's definitely fits that "area establishment" vibe, and people were coming in and out quickly... now I see why. They get you moving fast! I share John C's thoughts: Within about 15 seconds, a gentleman asked what we wanted. We had barely gotten the menu out when he said, "We have hamburgers and hot dogs. Hot dogs come with chili, onions, and slaw." Unlike John C I opted for chili cheese fries, because I am a glutton for punishment, but otherwise, got the hot dogs the same way, but add cheese. Food was out in a flash, and like John, i kind of wish more care was put into it to up the quality. I don't need my stuff lightning fast. Anyhow, just to be honest, I didn't care for the overall flavor of anything in particular. The hot dog franks and bun were pretty average, no toasting or buttering, frank was barely warm. The chili was HEAVY on cumin and pretty much overpowered everything, including the cheese. Chili cheese fries were a bit better, you could kind of thin out the chili and bring more balance to the cheese sauce. I ate these with a fork. I think if I visited again, I would go the burger route and get these for my chili cheese fix. Overall, I am glad to try an area staple, but it just wasn't my thing. At a place like this, there is surely a regular fan base that likes it exactly how it is, and I would never want to change that. Do your thing for them, it just wasn't my thing!

    It had been almost a year since i was last at this hot dog joint, one of my very favorites! Zack's…read morebegan in 1928, moved into this location in 1977. The grandson of the original owner sold the business in 2021, after of 80 years of ownership by the same family. Things have changes some, there is not the cozy feel of a family spot, none of the wait staffs that had been there for years remain, the replacement are mainly young and a bit distracted. The three main components that made the hot dog here great generally remain - great chili, soft buns, and Zack's made in house hot sauce. The dogs on this visit were very good, but I will get them to go in the future.

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    Zack's Hot Dogs
    Yummy goodness.
    Yummy goodness.
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    The Roast Grill Hot Weiners

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    4.2
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    9.5 years later, I returned to the Roast Grill!…read more Nothing much has changed, and nothing really needs to. A little more Hurricanes gear, which I didn't need, but what can you do. 3 dogs and a coke for $14. Prices may not be the same, but such is life. I ordered all three dogs with mustard, onions, and slaw, and one also had the chili. I have to admit a few splashes of Texas Pete hot sauce took them over the top. The dogs themselves are great quality, none of the mystery meats that some of these other Carolina dogs have. And I'm glad they didn't load the chili on. Maybe this is not legal to say in the south, but I'm just not a fan of a chili dog with so much chili that the whole thing falls apart. The toppings should complement the dog, not overwhelm it. OK, I digress... The service was tremendous. I chatted with the owners about various topics for a good half hour and they were incredibly hospitable. They even gave me a couple of Tootsie rolls. Even though I can't do chocolate, I was glad to take them as a token of hospitality.

    I visited the Roast Grill in January after years of looking down on the building from my former…read moreGannett Fleming office at One Glenwood and wondering what was inside this little Raleigh institution. The Roast Grill feels less like a restaurant and more like a preserved piece of mid-20th-century Americana hidden in plain sight along West Street. The narrow counter, wood-paneled walls, neon beer signs, Coca-Cola memorabilia, handwritten notices, old photographs, Hurricanes tributes, and decades of accumulated objects create an atmosphere that simply cannot be manufactured today. The place reminded me a little of Chicago's famous Billy Goat Tavern--especially the feeling of discovering something authentic tucked beneath an increasingly overbuilt urban streetscape. I ordered two hot dogs all the way with mustard, onions, chili, and slaw--absolutely NO ketchup, of course--along with a Coke in a glass bottle. The chili is legendary and reportedly takes up to three days to prepare. Whether that is folklore or fact, it certainly gives the hot dogs a flavor unlike almost anywhere else in Raleigh. One of my favorite details was the mounted goat wearing a red hat beneath the neon beer signs. It somehow fits perfectly within the visual layering and quirky personality of the interior. Even the traditions remain intact. At the end of the meal, every customer receives a Tootsie Roll. Places like the Roast Grill are becoming increasingly rare. It is not just a hot dog stand--it is a living piece of Raleigh history. If interested, you can view my post in "The Architecture of..." Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Tu51FPtB/

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    The back wall and door to the kitchen are equally interesting. It is no-holds-barred visual layering.
    The back wall and door to the kitchen are equally interesting. It is no-holds-barred visual layering.
    2 mustard, chili, & onions
    2 mustard, chili, & onions
    Coke in the bottle, cool

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    The Bone Yard

    The Bone Yard

    4.7
    (18 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    There are a lot of BBQ restaurants out there, but The Bone Yard has officially earned the #1 spot…read moreon our list! From the moment we walked through the door, the owners, Slim and his wife, Lynn, made us feel like family. Neither me, my family nor Slim are originally from Siler City, but you'd have thought we'd all known each other for 30 years. They were professional, genuinely welcoming, and went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. They brought our food out promptly and Lynn spent time working the room (lol) with her mix of warm, welcoming personality and a sense of humor that had customers smiling and laughing everywhere she went. Slim and I had a chance to chat a bit about his story, and at the same time he made sure everything was exactly the way it should be. Getting to know both of them and hearing about the journey they've been on over the last few years was honestly one of the highlights of our visit. Now let's talk about the food... absolutely phenomenal. The mild chicken wings were exactly what my family has been searching for ever since leaving the Southwest, where bold flavor and great food are simply the expectation. Today, I'm happy to report that The Bone Yard has officially become our East Coast BBQ spot! We sampled a little bit of everything, including the mild wings, a full rack of ribs, and a half pound of pulled pork topped with Slim's own Carolina mustard sauce. Every single item brought something unique to the table. Nothing tasted ordinary or mass produced. The ribs were tender, juicy, and practically fell off the bone. The pulled pork was packed with flavor, and that mustard sauce put it over the top. Every bite showed the care, passion, and pride that goes into the food. You can genuinely taste the difference. As I looked around the restaurant, all I saw were smiling faces enjoying incredible food, and I knew we weren't the only ones who felt this way. In our opinion, this is hands down the best BBQ we've had anywhere in North Carolina. Would we drive 40 minutes just to eat here again? Without hesitation... hell, we might do it again tomorrow. Five stars all day long. Incredible food. Incredible people. An unforgettable experience. Slim and Lynn have built something truly special, and we can't wait to come back. If you're anywhere near Siler City, do yourself a favor and make the trip. You'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit.

    Well a hunt for somewhere quick while in Siler City yielded a true gem! I can't wait to come back…read moreon a smoked Saturday! Burgers were delicious with perfect bacon on it and the fries good, but dang the fried okra was outstanding! I'll have that every time! Banana pudding was 100% on point as well. Friendly service too! While I don't usually comment on cleanliness of a place, this place easily earned its 100 health score with everything being spotless. I'm looking for excuses to come back to Siler City!

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    Main dining area of The Boneyard!
    Main dining area of The Boneyard!
    Beef ribs
    Beef ribs
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    Chris'drive-In - hotdog - Updated August 2026

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