We're not super familiar with Dairi-O, but they have popped up in our area lately and we've tried it out. So traveling through King we decided to stop and grab a bite. This was the cutest one we've seen with the milkshake front and center when you enter. The inside was clean and spacious (the parking was a bit tight but we got a spot quickly) You order at the counter and all the staff was SO nice!! We got the #3 combo all the way, add pickles with fries. It was scrumptious. My husband added on a Butterfinger Flurry and it too was really good. Dairi-o is a 10/10!! read more

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This original Dairi-O has been around forever it seems, but it's only been since 1947, when it opened as a take out only burger and hot dog joint, with milk shakes as well. The tiny spot remained the same until 2010 when a new, contemporary structure was built close by. Over the years, the menu has grown to include additional sandwich choices (BBQ, chicken, fish, chicken souvlaki, grilled cheese, and wraps), as well as soups and salads. And the number of locations has risen to 11, stretching from Jacksonville to Hendersonville. I have tried much of the current menu here - hot dogs several different ways including with kraut, burgers from a simple cheeseburger to the monster burger, the fish sandwich, the chicken sandwich, the FFs, ice cream, and even the banana split. These are all very good items, ideal for a quick lunch or a snack read more

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Was super Excited to bring my kids and grand kids here for some Ice cream only to have regular Ice cream and the employees to have a attitude when I asked to get the first two orders that were done and melting. I don't like melt ice cream while they made my shake and root beer float. And for some reason it triggered her. To the point that she gave us a dirty look. And slammed the rest of my order on the counter when ready. I couldn't get her name tag because she hide it. But she was hideous, brown long hair in a ponytail, glasses and wearing head piece. Big glasses. Mayor attitude. April 18, 2026 5:15 pm. Won't ever return. They say they hire smiling faces but not her. read more

My boyfriend took me here while we were on a road trip to Mount Airy for lunch for a quick stop while we were on the road. Definitely one of the best burgers I've had. It was so juicy and fresh. I also had the cheese fries on the side and they were delicious. He had a hotdog and chili cheese fries and he liked both! Definitely want to go back to a dairi-o when I see one next time! read more

My daughter has tried Dairi-o on her commute from home to college and, as a vegetarian, loves that they have vegetarian options. I, knowing they have soft serve ice cream, have always wanted to try it and had my chance today. Husband and I were hungry on a road trip and decided we needed a little cone to tide us over. However, it seemed a better value to just go with the large cone. Wow, was it large. I am now stuffed but happy. Cone was perfect flavor, temp and consistency. We just went through the drive through but the place had a Chick-fil-a vibe with the red and white decor, clear but colorful menu and excellent and correct service. I'd definitely like to visit again and try some of their non dessert items. read more

Dairi-O - Large cone - American Near Me - King, North Carolina

Another review I've already written that yelp has deleted. I have recently learned that yelp doesnt like reivews that are too nice because it makes it harder for them to sell various services to businesses like doing things to raise their ratings. As such I'm not going to make a long review as it seems yelp will just delete it. Dairi-O is nor DQ but some folks assume they might be the same. Dairi-O has a far better menu and everything on it is of better quality and proportions as compared to most fast food. The staff is always very nice and they have more drink choices than most fast food. They also have both soft serve and full ice cream parlor of traditional style ice creams. With that great ice cream you can also get real hand made shakes too. They always have clean bathrooms at the few locations we have gone to as well. read more

I was drawn to come here because I like Dari-O and I thought the outside looked like a fun place to eat. King is a nearby town, but the location is not close to a highway so you will need to tour King to get there. It looked clean outside and in and I decided to go a different path and got a BBQ sandwich combo and got a chocolate shake for a drink. The sandwich was a chopped pork was okay but for the price it was a good value. The chocolate shake was not that great and although made with soft serve ice cream it was not that creamy and difficult to drink. A nice spot to have a quick and inexpensive meal. read more

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I go all of the time great food and they have never messed up. The people are great there very nice.

The service was amazing, and the managers personally came to our table to make sure our food was served properly. Easily a five star restaurant. read more

Paid $6.39 for around a 12oz milk shake (they only have one size). I waited 15 minutes in the drive thru listening to the workers explain how they'd messed up other orders. I've lived in the area my whole life and have always gone here, but after the last few times, I'm done. read more

Dairi-O - American Near Me - King, North Carolina

I stopped here for lunch passing through recently and really enjoyed it. For a fast-food burger, it's the best option you'll find. Fries were good, too! read more

My wife has been mentioning Dairi-O since we've arrived in North Carolina. Today, we were on our way back to Winston from Hanging Rock State Park and saw there was one in King. We were both hungry so we stopped to grab something to eat. We had no idea that the original Dairi-O was in King. We immediately thought the exterior of the building was cool and there was ample parking and even an outdoor area to eat your meal. There is also a drive-through. We stepped inside and were immediately greeted by a young lady who helped us get familiar with the menu. My wife inquired about the ice cream since she didn't see any information on the menu board and was told that if we wanted to order ice cream it was best to go to the ice cream counter so we could look at the options. My wife chose the Apple Crisp Chicken Salad with a bottled water and I chose the Monster burger since I saw it was a 6.4 oz. burger vs. their standard hamburger which was 3.2 oz. I also ordered fries. I was surprised to see that in addition to the routine condiments they also had individual packets of Texas Pete hot sauce, Malt Vinegar and Lemon Juice. Our order number was called in a timely manner and we took a seat inside. My wife enjoyed her salad and her only complaint is they use an iceberg mix. I thought my burger and fries were tasty as well. My wife couldn't resist the temptation to order an ice cream cone. There were a lot of great options but she ultimately chose a berry cheesecake flavor although we can't remember exactly which flavor it was. She rated the ice cream and the freshness of the waffle cone a 5! Overall, this was a good experience and we enjoyed our meals, we will be back! read more

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I've been coming here since I was a kid! We used to walk up, order the most delicious hot dogs, and play in the arcade in their second building next door. I almost don't recognize the new building with the massive soda cup out front! Crazy to see how many locations they have now. Their hot dogs are and have always been one of my favorites. I'm from New England where we grill the tops of our buns with butter and Dairio is one of the only places that do this! Their hot dogs are great quality (I know, sounds weird to say about a hot dog but trust me). They grill them slightly and roll the buns in butter and grill them quickly. It creates this amazing crust and the rest is history. Fries are seasoned and delicious as well but if you only get one thing, get a hot dog. read more

Dairi-O - American Near Me - King, North Carolina

Really Good hot dogs, grilled Cheeses, ice cream, service is decently fast, nice staff, clean environment.

I've been a loyal fan of Dario's since day one because the food and customer service are usually fantastic. Unfortunately, my recent visit was disappointing. Half my drive-thru order was missing, and while the manager was very kind and had my food ready, I had to drive 40 minutes round-trip to fix a mistake that wasn't mine. On top of that, the food had been sitting for nearly two hours with my name still on the receipt. Everyone I spoke to was polite, but it would've been nice to get something complimentary for the inconvenience. Loyal customers deserve better. read more

This has been my go-to Dairi-O location since I moved to the area a few years back. There's quite a bit of room on the inside, but I love that they have covered outdoor seating. My usual order is a hotdog combo with fries. Their hot dogs are juicy, topped with fresh, quality toppings, and placed in a buttery grilled bun. The fries are always crispy and pair perfectly with their homemade ranch. I also try to save some room for a scoop of ice cream when I'm there. They have over 25 flavors, but I'm a sucker for the strawberry cheesecake. This last visit I switched it up a little and got a salad, the Dairi-O All Star Salad to be exact. I was pleasantly surprised with the size of it. All the veggies tasted fresh, and the chicken souvlaki was seasoned perfectly. I will definitely be ordering it again. read more

Dairi-O - American Near Me - King, North Carolina

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Classic burger and ice cream restaurant. They are, however, about to price themselves out of being a fun family option. 3 combos shouldn't run $40 not including ice cream. read more

I love this freakin place so much. Ice cream is AMAZING! The chicken is fantastic. Soup is great. I've never had a bad experience here in the food side. Highly recommend! read more

We went bc of the location directly across the street from our hotel. The guy taking our order had a deer in the headlights look, almost like he was high. Was very monotone and not friendly. Food wasn't hot and order was not correct. We didn't go again during our stay regardless of the convenient location. read more

Wow I knew this was going to be a great place when the line was wrapped around like they where giving food away. The hotdog was tasty and the bun was done to perfection. I love the music too. read more

I love Dairi-o my go to order is always the two hot dog combo all the way! I moved away 10 years ago and every time I come to visit I have to make a stop here for the hot dogs! I honestly haven't tried anything else because I love the hot dogs all the way so much! The place is always clean and service is always really fast! I've cream is delicious as well! read more

Dairi-O - Two hot dogs all the way combo - American Near Me - King, North Carolina

Food was Very hot and fresh! Food was sooo hot I burnt tip of my tongue.. lol Burgers are decent.. kind of remind me of a hotel burger with the sesame seed bun. The cheese fries were good, just could have used a little more cheese to cover all the fries. Also, drive thru moved fast. I enjoyed my lunch here. I will definitely visit one of their locations again. read more

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Been going here for years and love it. So many flavors of ice cream and not a single bad flavor to me. The food is always hot and good! Doesn't take long to get the food either and the staff is sweet. read more

Always good food, service is fast and clean environment. I've been going here for years and take my kids a few times a month.

Favorite Dairi-p location. Stopped for soft serve with butterscotch dip!! But couldn't resist getting a hotdog too! So worth it!

The food was tasty. The fries were perfectly salted. The chicken nuggets full of meat. The drive-thru service was fast and friendly I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Delicious burgers and fries. All the way hot dogs are some of the best I've had in NC. Well come back soon!!!!

Great burger place! Eating here will definitely satisfy any cravings for a hot, juicy, and flavorful burger and the milkshakes are to die for! The burger came out hot and steamy and melted in your mouth. The milkshake was creamy and decadent and the texture was so smooth! A great comfort food spot and such a gem with ample outdoor seating. read more

Dairi-O - Burger, fries, chocolate milkshake - American Near Me - King, North Carolina

I've been coming to this restaurant for over 25 years. I can still remember the days it was a small white building on the side of the road. There were many nights my family and I would go there for banana splits on a Sunday evening in the summer. Their hotdogs are the best on earth and I will argue that to the death. The hamburgers are your standard griddle style hamburgers, nothing special, but definitely not bad. I haven't ventured too far into their menu and just stick with the hamburgers and hotdogs. Their ice cream's are amazing, a word of advice though, be careful with her dip tops! If you don't eat them quickly, they will melt fast! read more

Great food, good service, good family atmosphere, great ice cream and milkshakes. Love a good hotdog from there. read more

Yummy food at good prices and nice people! Outside picnic tables so pup can join the picnic. read more

The best burgers and hotdogs in town! They have a great ice cream selection. The workers always seem happy and on top of things!

Food is good .... over priced in my opinion! Owner does NOTHING to support a community that supports him! I will say ... the drive thru workers are very polite and well organized The 3 Star review goes to them !! read more

Foods not what it used to be before they expanded this was a local gem always great food at an affordable price now you pay a high amount for a below average hotdog just my personal opinion service is decent but none of the staff seem happy read more

They do a good job getting you in and out of line and the order bent correct, but the food all tastes like the grease it's cooked in ... there is not any real flavor to the food and it is very expensive, I'll get carry out from one of the sit down places if I wanna pay $12 for a salad read more

Food is always hot. They only once messed up my order, and that was years ago. They are super nice and polite, and it really seems like they take pride in making sure customers have and get what they want. The place is a little loud at times depending on how many people are in the restaurant. The place is always clean and the tables are always freshly wiped down. I would 100% suggest eating here. read more

It's a little pricey. But great food. Ice cream is always a hit for my family. Service is usually good.

Dairio has been a community staple for decades. Ask for a monster burger or a hot dog all the way. You won't be disappointed. New additions round out the menu with soups and salads. Seasonal ice cream is perfect and their hot fudge cake will be devoured in minutes. read more

This is one of the best food places in King.The service is great and the food is so good!!

I'm not from the area so my Dairi'-O experience was a first. Their black bean burger is probably one of the best I have had! Black beans and corn just pair so good together. Don't get me started on their chipotle mayo. I got the burger how it was made and it was fantastic! Crisp veggies and a hot patty. Cheese fries were okay, but great for the price. Your standard nacho cheese and crinkle cut fries. Service is super friendly, the pay for the employees seem very fair (double minimum wage!), and a covered drive-through so you and employees aren't affected by the weather. Totally going back again! read more