I always make a special stop at Charlie Graingers anytime I'm in the area. They are an excellent…read morechoice for allergies with gluten, dairy, or soy. They have so many options for food that are normally not available for people with allergies. I couldn't decide on one thing so I ordered several things. For starters, the chicken sandwich was huge. It was perfectly fried and very crispy. The bun held together and didn't fall apart. If you are gluten free, you know this is hard to find. I would say I only ate about 1/3 of the sandwich, it was so large. I also ordered the fried okra which were very crispy and the coating was light and flavorful. It's one on my favorite things to order here and a can't miss if you love fried okra. The next favorite was hush puppies. They reminded me of the hush puppies I used to eat growing up and have missed dearly. The prefect combination of sweet and crunchy. And i couldn't leave without trying the fried pickles. The owner, Lisa, and I were speaking about all the options and I told her how much I love having all these options. She included a small side of spicy pickles for me to try and they were even better than the regular. Not overly spicy and a great combination with breading and ranch dressing. I can't wait to return to try the fried jalapeños and the brisket. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are amazing. I ordered all of the food (6 different things) and a drink for $26. It was way more than I could eat but I wanted to try it all. The atmosphere is casual and the booths are cafeteria style for a very comfortable, southern experience.

Don't judge a book by its cover - you roll in wondering where this place is and yes it's the old…read moreHardee's or some fast food place! Order at the counter, they are very helpful answering questions - so many things I wanted to try! Service was very quick from ordering to receiving the delicious food! The vibe it's just a mom/pop - totally fits it and so worth it!

I enjoyed this location. While in town for a basketball tournament we needed Fast Fuel and we love…read moreCookout! The Out West & Cheddar Style Double burgers were delicious. Charbroiled and just like we Iike them. My cheese bites and Cheesecake were also delicious. Excellent customer service. We had it again for lunch today and the grilled chicken breast club style was delicious! Hush puppies excellent ! Would absolutely visit again when in Hickory.

FIVE cheese bites as a SIDE??? Absolutely pathetic and ridiculous. Will not be back at this locationread more

Amazing food and very helpful staff. And the fries a soooo good. I usually get the veggies…read moresandwich. But this time I got the burger. Taste like homemade

Ordered take out.....burger and hot dog had good flavor. Rolls need work, got super soggy 1/2 way…read morethrough. Need to consider hardier rolls

My husband and I ate there two years ago for the first time ever after moving to the area and it…read morewas so good and the woman who runs the place was so nice.... BUT TODAY (8/27/26) my husband and I wanted to go there again for a lunch date and when we went there for lunch. We went inside to order and the sane woman was there but this time she seemed super unfriendly this go around. I ordered some fried corn nuggets and I reminded her that the last time we were there that she told me she liked eating the fried corn nuggets herself when a fresh batch was put it. Telling her that didn't jog her memory at all. We waited for our food and we were the only ones eating there and I glanced around... the tables and stools looked like they hadn't been wiped down in a while. We got our food and our bbq meat was not hot at all... barely warm! There was no smokey flavor to the meat and most of it was soaked in some type of vinegar sauce which was nasty tasting. Come to find out, it was their House Sauce. I was able to get some thicker bbq sauce only upon asking a man behind the counter, as there were no sauce bottles on the tables. While eating, I saw a large garbage can with an orange lid near the tables. It was so gross looking that I was definitely done trying to eat at that point. I felt that at some point they could have replaced that can with a nicer looking one. We spent $34 and it was not worth it. The customer service was zero, the meat was bland, and there was no atmosphere. We were not impressed and we will not be going back to this restaurant and it's under 2 miles from our house.

In town for our daughter's wedding, she had previously been in town preparing. She & fiancé tried…read moreseveral restaurants and loved Little Pugs. So we ordered a lot of food for rehearsal dinner the day before. All the meat and sides were quickly packed up when we arrived. Smelling food on the way to dinner was difficult. The Pulled Pork was amazing. Beans were great. Collard Greens were amazing - I managed to get one serving before they were gone! Mac & Cheese and Hushpuppies were great. Coleslaw was creamy and delicious. Plenty of sauces were provided. Not much was left after dinner. The only disappointment was the hot sauce. The owner said they made their own Ghost Pepper sauce. Well, several of our family love really spicy food, like Thai. Their sauce had very little heat, almost none. Kick it up a bit then caution people and make it hot!

Everything!!! Brisket is absolutely the best! Bbq and hotdogs, ribs are all excellent! Southern…read moreslaw with baked beans and potatoe salad are delicious! perfect! Check out menu - nice variety hotdogs etc. family owned and operated . Check them out! Conover, NC.

We used DigNDogs to cater outdoor 50th Anniversary for 40+ guests. The brisket , pulled pork, and…read morepotato salad and coleslaw were outstanding and many folks thought it was authentic. They even survived a real thunderstorm as they were getting ready to serve. Cheryl and staff were very accommodating and professionally organized.

Great burgers, dogs and bbq. Have eaten there hundreds of times. Nothing fancy just good ole fried…read morefood

BEST cheeseburger in Catawba County, hands down. Great small town place with great small town feel.read more

Great neighborhood spot! For a quick bite or ice cream! Staff is attentive and very friendly.read more

I came today to purchase 2 Bbque sandwiches , have been buying from you for over 3 1/2 years , got…read morehome with them about 2 miles away opened the sandwiches, my wife and I were both in shock as to how little they were compared to 2 weeks ago and the 3 plus years before , they were about 1/2 the size they had been and then the bbque meat was NOT what we have had from them it was a eatable thing if you closed your eyes but it was not the great bright red meat as before. I called them and spoke to someone who claimed to be the boss but she dismissed every word I said about the differences as that I must be dishonest to say these things. I nor my wife will ever return to your shop you lied to me and I don't need your stuff. there's lots of BBQ around here

Clean modern facilities with great service with unique food. I had jalapeño jam smashed burger with…read morewaffle fries. Was very good. I liked the large tables.

I stopped by here to meet up with friends, and it had an excellent family vibe! Not too loud,not…read moretoo quiet! The BBQ was excellent, right up there with the best I'd had in the Hickory area! And I had to get two to go boxes, the servings were so large! And I never had an empty glass of tea, the service was great! I can't wait to go back!

Checkers, a restaurant I've been a loyal fan of, has undergone significant changes that have left…read moreme disappointed. While the food remains decent, the most noticeable difference is the exorbitant pricing. For instance, ketchup, a staple condiment, is now charged at a whopping 50 cents for a few packs that should be free. Even dipping sauces are not spared from this price hike. The customer service at Checkers has also taken a nosedive. It's disheartening to witness such a decline in the quality of service that I've come to expect from a restaurant of this caliber. While I remain hopeful that things will improve in the coming months, my current experience leaves me with a negative review. For your information, this location is privately owned and not affiliated with the corporate chain. Consequently, not all deals or promotions are available here. Also, it is the only location available in North Carolina.

I decided to try Checkers in Hickory by ordering through the app on a rainy day. I thought ordering…read moreahead would make pickup quick and easy. When I arrived, the employee on the speaker told me I had to either go to the other pickup lane or get out and pick up my order at the window. It was pouring rain, and there were already cars in front of me and behind me, so I couldn't just back out or switch lanes. The parking lot was also completely full, and anyone who has been to this location knows it's a very small lot. After I finally made it to the drive-thru window, I politely asked if they could just hand me my order there instead of making me go to the passenger-side pickup window. It would have taken just a few seconds to hand me the bags through the window I was already at, and it would have kept me from having to get out in the rain. The employee refused and said it was "store policy." Since I couldn't safely get to the other pickup window, I asked to cancel my order. The restaurant refused and told me I had to contact customer support. Customer support also said they couldn't cancel it and told me to contact my bank instead. So in the end, I had no food, was charged for my order, and was left to deal with getting my money back myself. I understand businesses have policies, but a little common sense and customer service go a long way. Given the weather and the situation, making a simple exception would have taken almost no effort. Unfortunately, this was a very frustrating experience, and I won't be returning.