Dairy Dell is the place to go for great hamburgers and incredible desserts. You just can't beat it!"

A wonderful road side hot dog/lunch stand. I have driven past this restaurant many times, always observing a crowd, but never stopping. I wasn't sure how to park and navigate the ordering system but figured I'd give it a try. I was 8 deep in the line and it took about 10 mins to get my order. Hotdog and chili were good, tea was fresh, hamburger was ok. Service was great, the others in line were friendly and the experience was excellent. Next time I'll get a few hot dos and a shake...should be good! read more

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Dairy Dell has some of the best hot dogs I've ever had. The folks working there are real nice and fast, they load the hot dogs up with all kinds of stuff if you want it. I tried the chili cheese one and it was messy in the best way. Real good. read more

Dairy Dell - Menu - Restaurants Near Me - South Boston, Virginia

Good food for the prices..staff is awesome..quick service and ambiance like a 50s ice cream hangout..love it

Awesome hot dog (all the way), hamburger with bacon (bacon was soooooooo good), onion rings and fries. So good. Great place. Wish I lived here lol read more

My dad recommended we stop here on our way home from Mt. Airy and it was a great little "snack" spot to visit! I got a chili dog and the hot fudge cake sundae, my boyfriend got a corn dog and a chili dog, and my daughter got the bbq sandwich and a chocolate/vanilla twisty cone. The food was good, but the desserts were DELICIOUS! The twist cone was HUGE! You walk up to a window to order and everything came out fairly quickly. There is only a bit of outdoor seating, which is nice if the weather permits, otherwise plan to eat in your car. Overall, it was worth the stop! read more

Dairy Dell - Restaurants Near Me - South Boston, Virginia

This little spot has been around since I was a kid. It's still going strong. Lines are still long and so is the wait but the nostalgia that goes with it is priceless. Fast food fare with milkshakes, ice cream and other fried items that you have to either eat in your car or some place else. Definitely a must stop when traveling through the little town of Riverdale. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid. The chili dogs and ice cream have been family favs (the black cherry flavor is my personal favorite). It is cash only so keep that in mind. read more

Dairy Dell - Scoop of black cherry ice cream - Restaurants Near Me - South Boston, Virginia

Great hotdogs, good burgers and shakes. Only drawback is no indoor dining area and they are cash only.

Polite, lightning quick service. You will definitely wait longer for your food at any chain fast food nearby. Cash only. Can't go wrong with their bacon cheeseburgers. Fresh and not greasy, generous bacon. Fries are from a bag. Places like this are far and few between and hold a special place in my heart. read more

Good fast casual food. Always busy and very reasonable.Good location and friendly staff ! read more

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We've been stopping here on our way down to Charlotte for the last few years. Loved the burgers, but definitely can tell they're not the same anymore. Seems more like a bubba burger than a homemade pattie. Such a shame too! read more

Local hot spot for hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and sweet tea. Pull in, order at the window, pay for the order, cash only, and they will call you in about 5 minutes for your food. Hamburgers taste like real beef, not cardboard. Hot dogs are a local favorite-Jimmy Johns. Ice cream and milkshakes are marvelous. I eat here on average, 6 times a month, although I have eaten here 6 days in a row. You won't be disappointed. Try their potato wedges. -Larry read more

Hot dog ($1.50) was okay. Would try this place again. Girl at the counter was friendly.

Love the ice cream and burgers especially! People are so nice and got everything right.Nice place and very friendly and clean.

Good hot food. Great service. Excellent prices. Just driving through the area looking for a non-chain place to grab a quick bite. Outside dining only- picnic tables provided, clean welcoming place. The place was busy when we got there, but service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend the chicken nuggets! read more

Delicious and reasonably priced! Great burgers and hot dogs! The ice cream was really good too. Highly recommend. Fast food chains don't got nothin on this. Easy walk up window, and the food comes out quick. Friendly service, will be back!! read more

Best fast food in town! Nothing comes close to dairy dell ice cream! As a reminder, it is cash only which is the only downside. Other than that, food is always yummy, service is always fast, and it's one of the best stop & go places around! read more

A friend mentioned their delicious bacon cheeseburger so we decided to try this place out. My cheeseburger and fries were delicious and this has become a regular indulgence. read more

This is a local go to. Their ice cream is delicious and their service is quick. It's always a fun experience and I don't know anywhere that you can get such cheap coffee! read more

Cool old school style burger place. Walk up window which is great during the Covid issues. Had a decent selection of food options.

It's an ok place! Ice cream is good! Chicken filet sandwich is good. FF are greasy! Drinks are ice cold and love the crush ice they put in your cup. Once and a while I will go here. read more

I wish I had found this 25 years ago the best hotdogs in the entire county very reasonably priced staff is very efficient and I could tell by the crowds at the window everyone knows where to go to get a hotdog in South Boston read more

We all had ice cream shakes with hand-scooped flavors, and all three were delicious! It did take a little while to get them, but they were worth it :) read more

Great local place! If you are passing thru town on your way with business or pleasure skip the FF joints and try this! Morning get the biscuit or for lunch and dinner the burger is great! Then for desert get there soft serve ice cream! Good stop! This is a land mark in SOBO VA! read more

Dairy Dell - a car parked in front of a dairy deli - Restaurants Near Me - South Boston, Virginia

Great for a cone of cream, ice-cream, or that hot dog and hamburger fix you've been craving. Great sweet tea, live the hand dipped ice cream and walk up/outdoor dining. Great local dive! read more

Nice place to make a quick stop and grab some real ice cream or a delicious milk shake! It has the typical feel of an old time drive in style place. Nothing extravagant, but perfect for a quick pit stop on a hot summer day! read more

The icecream here is good, but that is pretty much the only thing that is worth writing home about. Hotdogs and burgers are dry and gross.

Drive-in dining at its best! Hotdogs, french fries, milkshakes, iced sweet tea, and soft serve ice cream! Great place to pull in for a weekend bite to eat while on the road! read more

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent experience. Take it from a man who travels constantly. After going all over the country I would say this is definitely in the top three for this genre. Good portion size (not too much, not too little). Good quality food (tastes delicious). Fast and courteous service. Please remember to bring cash they do not accept credit/debit cards. read more

Best hot dogs in town! I literally love everything on the menu. They have fresh homemade biscuits for breakfast every morning. Can't go wrong ordering hot dogs and a burger! read more

Best hot dogs in town. Burgers are decent. Wings are good. Breakfast is nice, service is pretty quick. I've never had an order messed up. Place looks a little rough though, old faded lights on the building, smoke stains around the vent, potholes all over the parking lot. read more