What an absolute gem of a place. All home style, cash only, mom and pop style place. The service was the best experience of southern hospitality that I've ever had. I couldn't help myself but feel so at home. Sweet tea served as soon as you sit down at the counter and smiles all around on everyone's faces. So many yummy options on the menu and food served nice and quick. Did I mention how great the prices are? A perfect price for the whole family. The next time we're in the area we will definitely be stopping in again. Classic burgers, hot dogs, fries and oh my gosh the onion rings were out of this world! 10/10 recommend!!! read more

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Great food at a reasonable price. Enough said, but they require 85 characters. So try it out.

The food is unbeatable and service is 5 star!!! Old Skool Southern charm ambiance well worth a long drive!!! Get anything "Rollie" as that is the bigger and deluxe version that comes with fries as well!!! read more

Chris'drive-In - Rollie Burger with fries and a cheese dog are pictured!!! Yum!!! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Siler City, North Carolina

Food was good Wait Staff friendly enjoyed my visit to this hole in the wall find. 02/2026 read more

So we met some family at Chris's today.This was my wife's first trip.Her mom's family is from Siler City.We met at 11:30.Her folks got there a minute or two ahead of us and had us a table.We got our drinks and ordered.Most got a cheese burger.I got the Rollie burger.2 patties with cheese let-Tom-pickles and Mayo.Comes with a large order of fries.As we visit with family our cups never ran dry.My double was really good.We all enjoyed our meal and time spent there%Our waitress was just as nice as the last time I was by there.My wife really enjoyed her burger.So I know that means we definitely going back. read more

Chris'drive-In - Cheeseburger with lettuce tomato Mayo and a hot dog mustard chili and onions - Hot Dogs Near Me - Siler City, North Carolina

Our favorite place to get a burger! Best burger you will ever find! And they always taste the same, every time you go! Also good flounder on Friday nites! read more

Very bland food and staff makes you feel like you need to eat and leave as fast as possible. For a place only open 4 hours a day you would think they could do better. read more

Great hot dogs with fantastic toppings! The combo Dog was delicious and the staff were super friendly. Nice spot and a must-visit for old school hot dog fans! read more

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. read more

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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 read more

Chris'drive-In - Chris' Drive In Hotdog in Siler City NC - Hot Dogs Near Me - Siler City, North Carolina

I grew up in Siler City so this place has been a go too for me all my life. The people leaving negative reviews are obviously city slickers and do not know good food when it's in their face. Food is consistently good, service is as well. Cash only. Says it on the window before you enter so there's no reason to be surprised or complain. If you're expecting white table cloth covered tables then this isn't the place for you. If you're going to a place to eat to actually eat and not judge all your surroundings then you will not be disappointed . read more

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

Good food for a good price. The Rollie Burger, a double burger with cheese on a big bun, is great and it becomes exceptional when you add chili. it gets busy at lunch time. read more

Great old fashioned burger joint. The burgers were great. Onion rings were ok - a lot like the frozen Nathan's I make at home. Fries were hot and good. We will be back. read more

During the pandemic the staff has worked so hard to keep customers full and happy :) The waitresses come out to the cars to take orders and to bring out the food which is always awesome! :) read more

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. read more

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Cheap, quality burger, great Cole-slaw. Servers are nice, food comes out fast. Lunch for one under $10 and you can be in n out in 20 minutes depending on how fast you eat. Hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. I think they stay open later on Friday nights, until 8:00 PM. Closed Sundays. read more

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. read more

Chris'drive-In - Onion rings - Hot Dogs Near Me - Siler City, North Carolina

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Don't even waste your time here when you have Johnson's and Crossroads Grill!!!! This place is not clean. Service is a 4 out of 10. Burger are boring and taste weird. Waitresses are not the friendliest. Cash only, too. read more

I have to admit that I didn't find Chris' by my usual methods, ie. driving around randomly or word of mouth. I read about it in an article detailing burger joints of NC. I happened to be driving past Siler City last weekend, so I went in and gave it a shot. Here's the deal: it's a good place to go if you're in the area and in the mood for a hamburger. I like to support local, family owned businesses whenever possible. Chris' is locally owned. It has a reasonably long history. The decor is basic, with a touch of kitsch thrown in: the new owner put up laser etched wood Elvis panelling on one wall. The clientele are locals. Just folks. The location is off the main drag, and thus only findable if you know about it, but not difficult to find for all that. It's unassuming from the road, just a white building in an unpaved parking lot. The service is friendly and competent without being fawning or pretentious. In other words, exactly my kind of place. We're talking about a hole in the wall local burger emporium here. The burgers are good. Not amazing, but damned good. I had one with cheese, chili and slaw on it, in accordance with local custom. They will make you one with whatever you want on it. Their french fries are like the ones they served in the cafeteria in my primary school days, except that they taste good. Crispy on the outside, soft and potatoey on the inside. To me, they're like tater tots in fry form. Chris' also makes a creditable sweet tea, like all good restaurants south of the Mason Dixon line. And that's it. Burgers, fries, soft drinks and nice people. Hungry? read more

loved, loved, loved this place. I have a weak spot for little hole in the wall diners. I read about Chris's Drive-In in Our State magazine in the "Best Burger" issue and decided to give it a go. I had a burger basket and fries. Probably one of the most delicious cheeseburgers I've ever had. And that cheese! Apparently they use Velveeta, according to another review. So. Delicious. The fries were the standard crinkly cut fare, but were super tasty and cooked just right. Soda and sweet tea are served to Styrofoam cups - be still my heart! Also, SUPER SUPER CHEAP. Our waitress was attentive and the decor was kitschy (Elvis wood paneling!). I'm not sure if I'd tell people to drive over an hour to go here (like I did - I told you, I love these types of places; Siler City seems like a drag), but if you're close by or happen to be in the area, you owe it to yourself to eat at Chris's if you like burgers. Note: They're cash only. read more

On the way back to Raleigh NC, looked on Yelp for lunch and found. Chris's drive in. They have the article from where they were featured in Our State magazine in the best burger edition. We didn't get the burger. I got the Rollie Chili hotdog. It is a foot long with a side (I chose onion rings). He got the grilled ham and cheese and fries. It is a true hole in the wall. Don't expect a lot of the decor. Remember, CASH ONLY! But the food is good, and the staff is super friendly. So if you are like us and like to enjoy the flavor of a town, visit Chris' drive in and enjoy the diner fare! read more

This is a great hamburger joint. The women that work there crack me up and know just about everyone that comes in by their first name or at least what drink they will be ordering! You can't beat the burgers and fries. Plenty of refills on your tea! Service is quick and I get checked on quite often to have my tea topped off. One of the places I like to support when I can. read more

Looking for a Diners, Drive Ins and Dives sort of place? This is it. Just an old little building in the middle of nothing. They serve up a nice burger here. We opted for the Rollie Burgers, two patties, Velveta cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a massive bun. The bun was a bit too big as there are a few bites that are all bun and no meat. You can spread out the two patties to get better coverage, but then you only have a double burger in the center of the burger. But it tasted pretty good. The service was friendly and very fast. The sweet tea will give you a cavity and the place was packed at noon on a Monday. The fries are nothing special, but the overall experience was a good one. read more

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

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

Best burger on the planet. Get a Rollie burger any way you want it, I choose chilli and slaw on mine. Comes with fries for about five dollars. You will not be disappointed in anything you get from Chris's but remember if says Rollie it's bigger and better. See y'all there. read more

This could have been a 4 star rating, but is only a 3 for a very important reason which I will discuss later. This is a classic hole in the wall burger joint--so, yes, it looks a little rundown, but that is part of its charm. The staff was polite, helpful, and highly attentive. The burger was fresh, hot, and excellent but had a little too much cheese on it. The fries were very good, as was the lemon pie. This all adds up to a 4 star rating, right? Yes, but for the fact that not one, not two, but THREE of the servers were eating their lunch in the food service area. I'm not talking about sneaking a bite of something, which is still just as much of a violation, but I'm talking about eating a sandwich and onion rings. One of the servers even came out to clean tables and offer refills with her mouth so full of food that she looked like a chipmunk. I'm not exaggerating. This is a violation of 2-401.11 in the NC Food Code Manual released by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Yes, I looked it up. But if that doesn't bother you, it's worth a visit. read more

They have the best burgers in town! It is very small and off the beating path but worth the visit. The prices are great as well. I recommend the Rollie burger. read more

The food is excellent! I'd recommend to anyone looking for a good burger. The only con is they only accept cash so there has been a few times when I had to take my business elsewhere. read more

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

Had the "Rollie"/Double cheeseburger LTM. Friend had the same with Chili Slaw Onions. We both agreed burgers were very good. Fast and friendly service too. The only thing I would change is the fries. Not very good. Onions Rings were pretty good though. Might want to go with option for another 55cents. read more

Best burgers in town. Be sure to take cash, as it is a cash only establishment. My recommendation: Rolli Burger. Rolli Chicken pretty tasty also. read more

When it comes to local burger joints, this is as good as it gets. Friendly atmosphere, attentive wait staff, delicious food and always filling. read more

I stepped back into the 60's when I walked into Chris's Drive-In for the first time. Killer dogs and burgers - crispy fries and sweet tea. Nothing fancy about the joint and they work on the "Cash Only" philosophy but sometimes it is nice to slow down and live in their world. Worth a trip or two or three...heck, become a regular! read more

Great burgers...check! Great sweet tea that will take the enamel off of your teeth....check! Great hot dogs just like you grew up on if you're from the South....check! AND...don't forget to get some of their ranch dressing to dip your fries in...that stuff if like crack....OMG....just like Grandma used to make before you could buy it in the bottle. Can you say it's smack your mama good? read more

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

Hands down the best burger in Chatham County. It's great quality for a even better price! I always make sure I hit up Chris' every time I come into town. read more

We'd like to thank CHRIS'S DRIVE IN for their generous donation to our travel ball team! Not only is the food EXCEPTIONAL TASTY but being a part of our community is what makes Chris's Drive-In the best their is! Thank you, Chris!! We are so happy for your donation! read more