I have decided that I officially don't like pink dogs. Pork dogs are gross, they lack the snap of an all beef dog. It's just straight slimy mush. So this place. Parking is an issue. You pretty much just have to break all sorts of parking laws to get a spot. The "famous" dip dogs are nasty. Greasy with a bad taste. Then there's those disgusting pink dogs. My spouse actually liked the slaw dogs. However, he's a human hoover who'll eat almost anything. Not a great judge, lol. Either way, unless you're a big fan of pink dogs and grease? Avoid this place. read more

Dip Dog - Slaw dog - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

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On a long drive up to West Virginia, we stopped here for lunch and a moment to stretch our legs. This place was a crowd-pleaser and super fun! It's a little off the beaten path, though you can see the sign from the highway if you squint. There's a decent amount of parking. This place has been around a long time (the 1950s, iirc) and you can see the ways it has grown over the years. The dining room, bathrooms, and gift shop are all sort of separate outbuildings. There's a small patio with a couple of metal chairs and tables, which is where we sat and ate; however, seems like call-in and carryout are popular options. You order at the counter in the main building and your order number will be called when your food is ready. The menu consists of dip dogs (very similar to a corn dog, made with Carolina-style "red" hot dogs and slathered in mustard unless otherwise requested), hot dogs, burgers, simple sandwiches, chicken tenders, and ice cream/milkshakes. We all wanted to save room for supper so we kept it pretty light; I had a grilled cheese and fries, parents each had a chili dog and split fries, and husband ordered two dip dogs. This is obviously a family run establishment and we enjoyed seeing all the history through the pictures and tributes to family and community members while we waited. The gentlemen taking our orders were polite and working efficiently. The ladies' restroom was hot but clean when we visited it before getting back on the road. Our food was simple and tasty! The fries were super hot and salted nicely and the grilled cheese was so buttery. My parents enjoyed their hot dogs. I tried a bite of a dip dog just to say that I had; I loved the nice light crisp of the breading (not as cakey as your average corn dog). If I got one I'd get it without mustard and dip in ketchup but that's just because I don't like mustard lol. Overall, a fun, tasty, and interesting stop on a long road trip. Give them a try if you're in the area! read more

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We visited Dip Dog as I was traveling from Bristol, VA back to my home in North Carolina after Christmas. Our group arrived around 11:15 am and found an empty parking lot. We headed into the inside ordering area. We announced it was our first time and would need some time to review the menu. The cashier gave us a color-changing plastic cup since it was our first time. Our cool is that? Our group ordered a slaw dog (no onions), two dip dogs, a BLT, and onion rings. As we waited for our food to come out the parking lot steadily filled. It appears we beat the lunch rush. When they called our order, we settled into one of the small seating areas outside. Everything looked really good. BLT was a great size and the bread was toasted perfectly. The Slaw dog was loaded with toppings. The Dip Dogs were crispy and slathered in mustard. The Onion Rings were plentiful and coated with a tempura-like batter. Yes, they use pink/red dogs here. North Carolinians are likely super familiar but it's just likely a majority pork dog. Still tastes delicious if you ask me. I liked that the Dip Dog coating is wonton-like. Thin and crispy. All the staff was really nice. Definitely recommend visiting. I'll be back for the unique dip dog! read more

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We came here on a recommendation from a friend en route to Asheville from NOVA. It's a quick 5 min detour off 1-81. It is an authentically vintage fast food place. They have a cute little gift shop with a few tables inside for eating. It's a good fast food restaurant that serves amazing corn dogs you can't get anywhere else. Atmosphere (2/5): Its take away only and you walk up to the service window. They call your number via an old loudspeaker system and you go pick it up. They had some outdoor tables (in the sun) and a couple tables on the porch for limited covered seating. Service (4/5): During COVID, they are limiting 3 people inside to order at once. Food (4/5): Easily the best corn dog I've had - the batter was light and fluffy and slightly sweet - like funnel cake batter. Delicious!! The onions rings seemed cooked in the same batter - we ordered one side order and it was so many we couldn't finish. They were a bit greasy and you could tell they were fresh fried (not frozen). Definitely worth the stop if you're on 1-81! read more

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Oh, man - I really hate to do this to you, Dip Dog, but I just have to... Dip Dog - you've been on my 'To Eat' list for YEARS - I've been trying to persuade (or, shall we say, 'trick'?) the hubs in driving us 5+ hours to get to your stand. After some negotiations and giving in, mm by mm, we finally planned a road trip to reach Dip dog as our destination. Finding the place wasn't too hard, as it'll show up on your GPS with no issue; it's located off of Highway 11, so just pay attention! Dip Dog offers hamburgers, dogs, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, seafood baskets, and chicken/BBQ dinners. We ordered a Dip Dog and a side of onion rings to-go. The Dip Dog was just not good. It's literally a version of a corn dog, but the batter is more thick and it didn't really taste like anything - nothing close to a pancake batter nor a cornmeal batter. It's slathered with mustard, which also didn't add anything to the dog on the stick. The main 'issue' we had was with the dog itself - it was bright red with a pink interior and not like any hot dog we've seen before. What I found out was that this dog seems to be popular in southern Virginia and in the Carolinas. Honestly, when we took our first bite, we couldn't ingest it and had to spit it out. Both the Dip Dogs and the onion rings are made-to-order, so they come piping hot. The onion rings were forgettable as well, as they were just way too greasy, and it seems to be the same batter being used for all their fried items. You can bring your food to any of the dining areas - there are a few tables and chairs outside, and there is another 'indoor'-style area, that's attached to the whole building (thinking of it as a long rambler/ranch house), towards the end. The staff here are fast and efficient; this place seems to be a favorite for locals and those who grew up coming here. The trip to this place was such a disappointment, but I'm glad I was finally able to try this place out! +known for their Dip Dogs and onion rings +super red hot dogs? +fast service +'indoor' dining area, attached towards the end +plenty of parking in private lot +off of 11 read more

The last time I ate here I had a grilled chicken sandwich and french fries, it was delicious! Thanks Dip Dog stand!

I'm not a big fan of mustard so the fact that it was slathered in mustard was a bit of a turnoff to me. However it was pretty good for a local favorite. 'When in Rome...' I love to try what the locals eat and it seems like this is a hometown proud place! read more

I took my then little kids there 10 yes ago and we hated it! It was a mess in a pouch of aluminum foil. We tried to have a conversation with the workers and they were soooo rude. The whole experience was terrible and I will never go back nor will my adult children. Even the management wasn't capable of having a conversation with us. Everyone there seemed stressed and they weren't even busy. Big zero for us. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our food and service was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful with our meals and drinks. We will come back when we are back in town. The hot dogs were good read more

Awesome slice of Americana. Good burger joint and they did great with a order for 15 people read more

Dip Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

The business is only open from Thursday through Sunday, hours are from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. The food is good, but they have increased their prices every three or four months to the point they have the most expensive fast food in the area. Simply put, the food is TOO expensive. read more

A quick stop at a well known, off the beaten track tradition. I got a simple order, a dip dog and a chili dog. Dip dog was like all the good things you remember about a carnival corn dog. The batter is sweet, and when deep fried is nice and crunchy. It almost tastes like pie dough; and the dog is a deep red and well cooked. Yellow mustard all over the outside and you have a dip dog! The chili, mustard and onions were excellent. Yellow mustard, same as the dip dog. Diced onions. Chili was beefy, not tomato, and added a nice taste to the dog. Great staff, polite and quick to clarify your order, and big smiles! Get off the highway at exit 39 and make your way to Dip Dog- you won't be sorry! read more

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Great onion rings! The fries and dip dogs (corn dogs) were fresh and hot, but be aware that the dip dogs use the BRIGHT RED hot dogs in them. We ordered the shrimp basket, and the shrimp were good, but there are no sides included in the basket so I was surprised it was $12. Friendly service and our order was ready to go in about 10 minutes. read more

Classic road food. I got a dip dog, onion rings, and sweet tea. Everything was great but greasy! I think everyone should try it at least once. The onion rings were killer. The sweet tea tasted like sugar water,l read more

Always yummy! The dip dogs are different from your normal corn dog. Their burgers are also really good if you aren't a hot dog person. Shakes are always amazing as well! read more

Great local fast food joint. One of a kind. Locals recommend the Dip Dog, onion rings and a shake. Great hospitality and customer service. read more

Dip Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

If dip'n dogs is cool, consider me Miles Davis! Place is pretty legit but the prices have gone up a bit too much for me to enjoy as often as I would like. 4* from me, would be 5 if the prices were better. read more

If you like this kind of food, I'd highly recommend going here. It's a destination for sure. They always have a good quality product, the food doesn't take that long to come out, employees are kind & helpful, and overall it's just a really cool spot. The dipdogs are great! I also really enjoy the ice cream as well! It's not perfect of course, but it's a rare occasion when a restaurant actually is. I do have to say it is very greasy food so be warned! This place is a staple in our area and I can't believe I waited 18 years to give it a try! read more

Dip Dog - Dip Dogs - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

I haven't been here in 5 years but i am ready to take a cross country trip to fill a cooler with those Dip Dogs.

If you want to try a cute little snack place, then you must stop for a dip dog. It's basically a corn dog on a stick. It's not greasy, it's light and coated with mustard. No ketchup need! They have a cute little gift shop which I think must be open in warmer weather. I visited her today with my boyfriend a local who grew up here and now lives in Va Beach. Great suggestion. You must put this on your travel list of things to do. read more

Dip Dog - Hand dipped corn dogs! Yummy - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

Great little place in the middle of no where, burgers are delicious and mouthwatering

Great little hot dog and burger stand. No, it's not fine dining, but it's burgers, fries, corn dogs and milk shakes the way we used to do. Wait staff is fast and friendly and on the ball. Everything is cooked to order and more delicious than you'd expect from humble ingredients. Not a lot of seating so plan to get it to go. We sat in the picnic area but there were a lot of mosquitoes. Some bug control would go a long way. read more

If you are looking for really good cheap food come here! We always make a stop when we are in town and love dip dogs. The rest of the menu was really good I would recommend the frozen custard! read more

Dip Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

They are awesome. From there food to there customer service. I love there fries and onion rings

I absolutely love this place!! It's like the "place" around here for good comfort food, ice cream, and great people!! I do wish they'd extend their hours especially in the summer!! read more

I haven't tried everything on the menu but I think I'm not wrong when I say the onion rings here are the Star Of The Show!!! Everything I've had is good and made to order but the onion rings have a soft, crispy fried goodness coating over the onion and the serving portion is huge. Their custard is the best around - try a cup or cone of the chocolate/vanilla twist. read more

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The Hi-Way Drive In is an old school classic burger drive-in. A local fav for over 60 years! Extensive menu but stick to burgers and dogs. If you are a rookie the namesake Dip Dog is a must have. Onion rings rock and serving is massive. Shakes are great, blueberry is best! read more

The dip dog stand is right next to Mike's Health and Fitness, which is a gym that I've been to whenever I'm in town for the holidays the past ten years. So shameless plug for Mike's, just because it's such a great local gym with its own personality. Anyways on to the review...... I came here with relatively high expectations, as apparently it's on some list for best fast food stands in VA. I only recently found this out so I decided to give it a shot. I got the standard dip dog, with mustard. Honestly, it was pretty good. It's definitely way better than your average corn dog, but I don't think it was out of this world or anything. I also had their french fries; it was pretty much your average non chain french fry, nothing amazing either. I guess maybe their niche is the fact that they have corn dogs? I can't think of another place that sells corn dogs. From what I sampled, their food is a-ok. They do have a diverse menu though, from fried oysters to a bacon and egg sandwich. I give this place 3 stars, as the food isn't out of this world, but I would definitely come and try the dipdog if you are in the area. I personally wouldn't go back just to get it, but I wouldn't be opposed to eating here again if someone else wanted to go. read more

I wish you guys shipped, I love the dip dogs they are so addictive, so delicious. Whenever I drive down to y'all, this is the place to stop.

Dip Dog is a great alternative to fast food because the food is actually cooked to order and is of good quality. I tried their bbq sandwich which was tasty, but small, so I would recommend getting the bbq dinner which comes with 2 sides. My mom got the double bacon cheeseburger which was huge. My dad had the philly cheese steak which came with a good amount of onions and was on a delicious bun. Best of all, their shakes are creamy and they have lots of flavors to choose from. They are known for their "dip dogs", otherwise known as corn dogs. read more

Dip Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

I know this place is a local favorite they're always busy but my wife and I went there and the food is just awful I had a Reuben I don't know what kind of meat they put on it it wasn't corned beef it was some kind of mystery meat and she could not even eat her Dip Dog it was like a corn dog but they call her up the dog and she wouldn't we won't be going back again and I really suggest read more

I stopped my family of seven here as we were driving by. The dip dogs did not taste good, nor did the wavy chili cheese fries. The cheeseburgers were better than McDonalds for what that is worth. Over all, we did not enjoy the food here which is rare for my entire family to agree on not enjoying a place. read more

Love the Dip dog stand...it is a local favorite. Have eaten here several times, as I am a local. Lots of new renovations over the past few years and a gift shop! Nothing is better then a dip dog and order of onion rings. This is a landmark in Smyth county. Several super stars have stopped by passing thru. And you'll see all the pics of them on the walls in the picnic shelter. read more

This was such a random find. I was on a roadtrip and wanted something different to eat. A couple of my girlfriends and I stopped in here. We loved it! The atmosphere, the food, the friendly staff! They gave us free cups!! And if you look around there are pictures of people with dip dog signs all over the world! They have amazing onion rings! And my friend got a Mocha shake that was delicious! read more

I love Dip Dog. When I come home from California it's always on my list of must do's. Best burgers in AMERICA!!!! read more

Dip Dog - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

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One truly amazing local spot. Decent prices great food and mellow laid back atmosphere. Est in 1957 it's like a trip back in time every time I visit. read more

Dip Dog - Now with a gift shop. - Fast Food Near Me - Marion, Virginia

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Solid local food joint. Stopped by with a load of Boy Scouts driving through the state. Inexpensive hot dogs, burgers, even had some fried shrimp and oysters on the menu. All sorts of ice cream and milk shakes. Had the dip dog (I.e., corn dog) and slaw dog. Onion rings are good (they give you a ton of them!). Be aware, if a greasy spoon restaurant is a nonstarter, this is probably not the place for you. But there was definite small town charm to the place. Workers were very friendly. Overall clean facilities. Have four stars bc it was not exactly the ritz Carlton, but again, a solid place for road food. Would come back again. read more

From the very beginning it was an awful experience. A man coming out of the Stand warned us saying, "good luck management is slacking again tonight." As we were standing in line, one of the employees threw this elderly man's change at him and proceeded to say she wasn't sorry for it either. The experience was not at all what it used to be and neither was the food. read more

I had really high hopes for Dip Dog, so actually eating here was a huge disappointment. It's clean, but the staff was not exactly polite or courteous, and the food is wildly overpriced. The burgers we got barely had any meat, and were tiny for the price. The dip dogs were good (but again, too expensive), and we enjoyed the ice cream. read more

Old fashioned burger shack with amenities. Great Food, reasonable price. Bacon double cheeseburger is huge and delicious. Onion rings are crispy and fresh. Shakes are creamy and thick. Dip dog (what I would call a corn dog) was oddly very crispy, so really not a corn dog but the same idea. Used to be there was a great hamburger / ice cream shack in every town, not many left these days...this one is still here and doing great food! If you find yourself in southwest Virginia find the Dip Dog. read more