I love this place. The hotdog dogs are fantastic. My husband and I come here all the time after doctors appointment in Wilson I'll grab a couple hotdog's and go sit at Lake Wilson and enjoy them. Just remember you need cash they'll don't take cards. read more

Outstanding place for hot dogs and cheeseburgers. Everyone is friendly and attentive. It is small and busy so seating may be limited.

Great food, great service, friendly staff, best hot dogs on the East Coast , great hamburgers, and french fries

This place is a NC must try restaurant. The hot dogs were good. The chili was good. The crispy crinkle cut fries were great. Very old school setting. Glad we finally were able to visit Dick's Hot Dog Stand. read more

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A Wilson NC Staple Great Family Spot to grab a quick bite in Wilson when visiting my hometown read more

I don't know if there is some esoteric meaning hidden deep in the alignment of the stars or if it is just a quirky chance event, but this is the second time in a week that I have been to a small North Carolina establishment that has been open for precisely 99 years. Either way, I continued my test of Our State Magazine's best NC hot dog joints today by stopping in at Dick's Hot Dog Stand. I ordered two of the "Famous" hot dogs, which is basically all the way but sans slaw, so I asked them to add it. I also ordered one with mustard and onions. Famous Hot Dog (plus slaw): Over all, this is very good hot dog. The wiener is above average and is made better because they fry it on a flat-top grill. The chili had a mild flavor, and if you fed it to me blindfolded and asked me what it was, I would say "taco meat". But I love taco meat, so Dick's version of chili works well on this dog. The star of the show here was actually the slaw. It was nearly perfect--perfect consistency, perfect creaminess, and near perfect flavor. If it had celery seed, it would be world class. My only wish for their hot dog is that they would toast the bun. Hot dog with mustard and onions: it was very good, and there's nothing really to add here except to say they are not shy about putting mustard on a hot dog. So you might want to ask for "light mustard" if you're not a huge mustard fan. Sweet tea: very enjoyable, well above average--good tea flavor and sweetness. This place is very retro inside and heavily decorated with mostly sports memorabilia. The staff is very nice, accommodating, and engaging. As for Our State Magazine, they and I have had a tempestuous relationship when it comes to their list of hot dog recommendations. Sometimes I am aghast to the point of anger at some of their recommendations, and, equally important, some places they left off. Yet at other times it is love, assent, and Kumbaya. As far as Dick's, Our State, and Karl: Kumbaya. read more

Dick's Hot Dog Stand - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

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Great burger and fries. Classic and inexpensive. Great service. You should Definitely try it out.

On a level with the great Coney Islands in Michigan, these guys even give Pontiac's legendary Walt's Coney Island a run for their money. Not only is the food delicious, but the atmosphere and staff are incredible as well. I have been told everything on the menu is fantastic, but I do not have the opportunity to eat here often and cannot pass on the hot dogs and chili cheese fries when I do. read more

Working in Wilson and all I keep hearing go to Dicks hot dog. Well, I did the service was great quick. The ice tea was country sweet, I got onions ring fresh hot crisp. Now , the main reason was for the dog. The hot dog was grilled just enough of burnt on it, I got onions, mustard and chili. The chili was not that great it was to dry for my taste. Didn't like the texture of the chili. Sorry it's just go down well. I was so disappointed cause I really want chili. Plus, when you get a greasy bag it means good eats. Not Today. Once I removed the chili the dog was ready to take for a walk. I would love give it more stars but I end up throwing the hotdog away. read more

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Okay, I love hot dogs. Even though I am not supposed to eat them for health reasons.... I do indulge myself occasionally. So when I saw there was a local hot dog place, Dicks's Hot Dog Stand, near Barton College, near where Jax was attending a baseball camp, I knew where we were going to lunch. ...I have to say to my friends and loved ones who are reading this, I only had 1 dog...promise. So, as always, I am setting expectations and ranking the place against other places like it. This place is a nice small, family run hole in the wall, inexpensive hotdog joint. ....who's parking lot was full when we showed up (good indicator of the place. They do have a good menu (see the picture) of grill food, not just hotdogs, so this is good, and I love the fact they put the sanitary rating of 95 right in front of your face as you walk in the door as the place is an older local dive. Fine for me, but not all go into a place looking for a hostess and modern looks. Let's talk service, it was exactly what I expected in a "walk in and order at the door" place. It was lunch, they were packed, so not much warmth and love from the older dude taking my order. He was hustlin' and had no time for small talk. This also should count in the positive box not the negative...keep reading The one thing that I should have done, rookie mistake, is order ahead. It took me 12 minutes to get my 3 hotdogs, fries and two cokes. I was getting chapped as several locals walked in and got their food ahead of me, pissed me off, but was my own fault. ...again setting expectations, this is a common way of working for a small local place. Hotdogs - they were good, good enough to come back. The fries were awesome, thick, hot and yummy. ...I only had two'ish .... I have to say, I do appreciate the "D" written on my cup to show it was the diet coke I had ordered. Again, this is a pure data point to show the dude had customer interest in mind, just no time to talk. Amateur reviewers would have slammed him... Final word, if you are looking for a good dog, or a really nice home cooked grilled hamburger, head to Dick's you will not be disappointed, and may even experience the fantastic but dying local family owned hole in the wall atmosphere. read more

Dick's Hot Dog Stand - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

I don't get it. I probably never will. Locals rave about Dicks, so there's got to be something to it. I tried their dogs and burgers a couple times and found the whole experience underwhelming. Not horrible, and for the price, a fair bargain. But I honestly think Costco hot dogs, ($1.50 with a fountain drink) are better. The "chili" for their burgers and dogs is more like spicy canned cat food in orange grease. Pretty gross, to me. Perhaps it's like a trip down memory lane? Or like the unexplainable allure of Jack in the Box tacos? Unless you grew up in eastern NC don't be surprised if you find Dicks an anachronistic relic from the world before cholesterol, space travel, and desegregation. #MartyMcFly read more

Would have given it a higher rating if they would just do a little cleaning. A Mr Eraser would do a lot to clean the tables and chairs. Ceiling tiles need to be replaced and ad a few plants to planters. It wouldn't take much to refresh this 100 year old restaurant read more

Continuing on my hot dog odyssey I drove from Cary to Wilson on a Saturday morning. Got into Wilson around 10:15 and figured that it's always a good time for a dog. Most of the other folks at Dick's were, understandably, enjoying breakfast but I ordered two dogs and fries. The service was good. The hot dogs were tasty as well. Good flavor on the dog. Nice chili and slaw. The fries were a major downer. I had to shower the fries with salt and pepper to get some flavor on them. The place is definitely a landmark and the pictures and memorabilia on the wall prove why. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Great food and even better people. Always friendly and I always fast service. Highly recommend the double cheeseburger.

Will the legendary Bacon Dog Cart of my adopted hometown of San Francisco still be around and pushing addictive sausages in 2099? I doubt it. Well, little old Wilson boasts an 89-year old hot dog stand, and anything that makes it 89 years has to be doing something right! What Dick's is doing is great simple, delicious Carolina-style hot dogs with chili, mustard, onions, and you can get a little cheese too. I tried two standard cheese dogs which featured a slice of cheese melted on the grilled dog, topped by a mild but flavorful all meat chili (no beans) with mustard and then some chopped onions. I also tried a plain basic cheeseburger, no chili, and liked it nearly as much as the delicious timeless dogs. The fries were pretty great too. The interior is a shrine to sports of all kinds and types with lots of memorabilia surrounding the handful of booths. The only off note was the soured sweet tea (a disappointment south of the Sweet Tea Line) but it was quickly and cheefully substituted for a Coke. Spring 16 bucks for a very nicely done tee shirt, 4 color on the back with a simple front. I've already had Bay Area strangers asking me to see both sides. Will any trendy restaurant we fawn over on San Francisco Yelp still be here in 89 years? I sincerely truly doubt it. Hot Dog On, Dick's! read more

Dick's Hot Dog Stand - Two chili dogs with cheese and a cheeseburger! Perfect. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

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Went out of my way by 20 miles coming from Raleigh nc, to check out the burger and hot dog joint, lease to say looks are deceiving! what a waste of time! nothing classic about this food , No Love put into this food , no real flavor ,very blan. The chilly looked great but was bitter the mustard tasted stale or maybe it was a dejon mustard? each item had its own bad taste nothing complemented the other I really wanted to eat this stuff just didnt want to be sick and ruin my dinner at home in Washington nc . Well anytime i pull up at home Jack my FDog is always looking for a treat from my journey's out. He was Happy any way He will eat anything. Really disappointed read more

I don't have too much to say about Dick's. Great dogs, friendly service, local institution. Highlight, autographed Burt Reynolds photograph on the wall. Along with tons of other local and national celebs. See my pic of the pic. My love of Smokey and the Bandit reigns supreme. read more

Dick's Hot Dog Stand - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

From my step inside the restaurant I knew why I've always being told this is an "institution" in Wilson. The walls are decorated with pictures and autographs and memorabilia of yesteryear, sports figures and celebrities alike. Obviously, all that has been dwarfed by the aroma the waitress was bringing my way. Since it is a "Hotdog Stand" I just had to try out their signature. I ordered their regular dog and their "super" dog, which is quarter-pound link; of course I had all the fixings: chili, diced onion, relish, slaw. It was quite funny to see the lady giving me second look and asked, "can you finish all that and the fries?" "Look at me," I said, "I'm still a growing boy; and did you know I was three times the Nathan's hotdog eating champion?" Dick's has certainly become one of my favorite lunch place to visit for sure. One caveat, glad I was prepared since I always use plastic cash, they don't take debit or credit card, cash only. read more

This place is a great tourist attraction for the otherwise dull Wilson entertainment. It's a friendly little location located just outside downtown and close to Barton College. The food was good, and tasted great, but I feel it was something I could make at home. And to my surprise, their hot dog selection was very small and limited. I think if they added a bacon wrapped hot dog it would be a great addition! Also it's cash only! read more

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This place is obviously an icon in Wilson. We came from Raleigh to try the hot dogs. Everyone was just as nice as they could be. Locals congregate here. The hot dogs are NOT good !! The chili is just tasteless. We will stick to the Roast Grill in Raleigh. And $2 for a small glass of tea !!!!! Really ! read more

Amazing place Extremely friendly Great food Very clean And I ordered a Chicago style dog and even tho it was not on the menu he made it for me and it tasted great!!!! read more

Hotdogs, burgers, and sandwiches since 1921. Small old fashioned sandwich shop with tons of interesting old photos of local ball teams and famous folks like Clint Eastwood, Bob Costas, and others. Super nice staff took the time to explain that they only accepted cash and that they did have an ATM outside. Said they were best known for the homemade chili and everyone typically got hot dogs or hamburgers but that for her the hamburgers were her particular favorite. I agree. We did the famous hot dog as is with mustard, onions, and the famous chili as well as one also topped with slaw and pickles. The chili was good, the texture of the dog's were fine, not as crisp as some but not mushy. I felt the hotdog with slaw was the best combination of flavors as the traditional one was in need of something more. Did a single cheeseburger with mustard, chili, and slaw. It was good, liked it better than the hotdogs and only thing I would change is I think the burger meat itself could use a little salt. We didn't order the fries but were given a few complementary as a taste. Next time I would do a double cheeseburger and the fries. We were there at 1 pm on a Friday and it took a decent amount of time to get our food which was a bit of a surprise however there were several other tables that had arrived just prior to us which could explain some of the wait. We weren't in a hurry but it would not have been convenient if we were on a short lunch break. read more

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It's hard for me to review hot dog places but when you pull up and the restaurant is packed with local folks you gotta give it a try! Hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros...all good here! Tea is fresh, service is pretty quick even when overflowing with people! Locals know the good places to eat...and this place brings em in! It also has some historical ambiance, so a definate place to stop as you go through Wilson! Friendly and at your service...the owners have made this a place to recommend...and I do! read more

Dick's Hot Dog Stand - a sign for a hot dog stand - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

They don't take credit cards and I travel On a expense account using a credit card, this is 2019 not 1921. The world lives on a debit and credit cards particularly those of us who travel for business. I can go weeks without ever using cash ever. An absolutely stupid and short sighted decision not to install an credit card. Hell even the girl who cuts my hair using her iPhone to run cards. Join the world or you might not live to see another 100 years read more

I always have a hard time rating places like this because my feelings about the experience may not match up with the actual flavor or quality. I definitely think the novelty of visiting this Wilson institution outshines the food a bit. But hey, its a hotdog stand, people! This isn't Flemings for goodness sakes how high are our expectations anyway? Our State magazine did an article on the hot spots in NC to get a hotdog, and Dicks was on their notable mentions list. I had already planned a day trip out to Wilson (or "Wiltson" if you wanna sound like a local), so I figured I should make this my lunch pick. Its been open for 95 years, and I was looking forward to going up to the counter and ordering "two all the way" like I knew what I was doing (onions, mustard and chili). I paid my $4 and change and took a seat at one of the bright lemon and lime colored vinyl diner booths. The hotdog was: good. Not spectacular, it didn't blow my face off. But I didn't expect it to, because ITS A HOTDOG. I enjoyed one at my booth and took the other to eat as I walked back downtown. Note other reviews that this is a cash only joint. read more

Are you looking for that place that makes you say: "EVERYONE IN THE CAR! WE HAVE TO GET TO WILSON NOW!!!!".....then this is probably not the place for you..... but let's say you've journeyed to Wilson to go to the MOST AWESOME Hobby Lobby and you're like, HEY! I'm kinda' famished after my craft-palooza shopping trip, and i could use some food, but i'm not really wanting to eat the same old fast food stuff that's everywhere else.....i wonder if there's some cool local business that's been around for 90 years that might be yummy and not terribly expensive.... Well then, this is the place for you! Dick's Hot Dog stand has been around since 1921. They are a cash only (or local check) kind of place. It's a little mom and pop place with lots of pictures from famous people mounted on the wall. They have your pretty standard fair, Hot Dogs, hamburgers, and the like. You won't find HOLY CRAP THIS IS AMAZING food here, but what you will find is consistently good, tasty local yummyness. The hot dogs are really very good. They're not overly cooked and rubbery like some places serve. The fries are your typical frozen crinkle fires....but crinkle fries always make me smile...i think they remind me of being a kid, and their onion rings are your typical frozen lightly battered onion rings. Which is nice since i don't care for heavy breaded onion rings. All of the food was good and a nice alternative to the cookie cutter fast food places you can find. When you walk in request a menu if it's your first time. You'll place your order, they'll make your food, and then you pay. Staff are friendly with your typical local folk charm. So, in summary: I wouldn't go miles out of my way to get here, but if i'm in wilson and want a quick, tasty lunch, this is an excellent option.....as long as i have some green backs on me. :D read more

ok - maybe the name is a bit odd - but still awesome hot dogs, good prices, friendly staff for almost 100 years? This place is great. Wienerschnitzel eat your heart out. read more

Congratulations on a very nice article on this venerable hot dog stand and it owner, Lee Gilarmis, in the July/August 2014 edition Carolina Alumni Review. read more

Meh! Well the food is below average. My best guess is that this place has history so people like it. I guess when you grow up eating something it just kind of becomes home. I can assure you I've had hot dogs that blow these away. The hot dogs themselves aren't bad, but the chili has no flavor and the slaw isn't the best. My girlfriend had a gyro. I ate about 1/2 of it, but the chicken was dry and the tzatziki was fairly flavorless. I'll not be back. read more

Iconic family owned and operated business. There are days when you just have to go and have a dog all the way and crispy fries because it will make everything better. Free refills keep coming and you can bring children and great grandparents and everyone is made to feel welcome. This place continues to rock! read more

I drove 45 minutes out of my way to try Dick's Hot Dog Stand. I'd heard about it for years, and after a recent viewing of Our Vanishing Americana, my trip to Eastern NC was not going to be complete without checking this place out. First thing's first, cash only. As we were entering, a couple left to go get cash. A good sign that it was worth coming back to, or they just didn't know. The place is small. 12 tables or so with limited counter service. You can sit down and get waiter service or take out. They offer much more than just hot dogs, but on this first visit wanted to test the dawg, so tried 2 of their originals with fries. Hot dogs were good, juicy, chili left a little to be desired, but overall pretty good. Only hang up is why they come with chili, mustard, onions and no ketchup? Ketchup is served at the table. Crinkle fries were great. 2 of those meals (2 hot dogs, fries, soda) only set us back about $13 + tax. Having table service was worth it, and the ambiance is cool (walls filled with pictures, mortar shells from Presidential inaugurations). Parking is limited, but seems like people park on the street easily. We had to deal with 3 detours to find the place, and it doesn't stand out (it's tucked away in a residential neighborhood with no other retail/restaurants nearby). Would I drive out of my way to stop here? Prob. not, but I do think it's a great place and one that we should support. It's been here for 90+ years, let's help it stick around 90 more! read more

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Dick's Hot Dogs is classic Wilson. Great food, great service, and I love all the memorabilia hanging on the walls. Some of the best hotdogs I've ever had. read more

Dick's Hot Dog Stand - Oliver and "Frankie" - Hot Dogs Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

We are new to Wilson and love this little gem. The hotdogs are fantastic! My children love the onion rings. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town! read more

Pros: great food and friendly service. Cons: they only take cash and it's a little pricey. read more

First off, in this day and age, forcing me to use your ATM with a $3 fee instead of just accepting cards like a real restaurant is unacceptable. Cheese fries can only be described as white trash. Store bought crinkle fries with a slice of American cheese on them hardly count. Chili on the chili dog was almost definitely off brand Hormel. All in all a miserable experience and miserable staff. The high ratings of this place reflect poorly on North Carolina and really America as a whole. read more

They have delicious beef & chili hotdogs, and the burgers are good too! The chili cheese fries are awesome. The owners are extremely nice, and we really enjoy eating at this establishment. read more

Good hotdog with mustard and chili. Yummm. Fries were crisp and served hot. Chili cheese burger is recommended. Come try one soon.

We took the advice of several of the locals and went here for the first time with my brother and his wife from Indianapolis. Wow, either the locals were trying to screw with the newcomers or they really have no taste buds. The hot dogs were not even as good as you can get from the Tobs or Swampdogs baseball stadiums and unfortunately you don't have alcohol to choke down the food with. The chilli that they put on the hog dogs has to be the most tasteless ground beef that I have ever eaten, for that matter I am pretty certain that it was the most tasteless meal I have ever eaten. The food here should be served as hospital food and I am afraid I might be insulting hospital food. Yes it is an experience, just not one worth repeating. Oh by the way, do not pay the 2.50 for a pickle platter, we assumed this meant fried pickles, nope, it was dill pickle slices picked right out of the brine of a five gallon jug. Yummy. read more

What exactly is the draw of this place? It's cramped and cluttered, and by and large, the food is only OK. I ordered onion rings, and at least *they* were actually quite tasty -- all FIVE of them. Yes, they consider FIVE onion rings to be a legitimate number for a side order. We were the only customers there, and the service was still less than attentive; the young employees were clearly more interested in chatting with each other than performing their jobs. This place manages to earn a second star by virtue of its perceived cleanliness, and because I try to reserve one-star ratings for those businesses that have induced anger, not simply disappointment. read more

What exactly is the appeal here? The hotdogs are average, boiled and served in a generic bun. The frenchfires are frozen crinkle cut, like the Ore Ida's one gets from the local Piggley Wiggly. When we tried breakfast, II had to run back home and get my own milk to put in my coffee, as they only had powdered creamer. The atmosphere is just perfect, however. It is the perfect microchasm of old school "Wiltson". Go here to get the flavor of the town, catch up on gossip, learn about the baseball museum and maybe get an omlete (but come early for breakfast). And bring your own milk. read more