Been eating there for a couple of years. wished we'd found it sooner. Good dogs and burgers, good price, kinda reminds you of the simple days of little places to stop and grab a quick bite. No slaw but the chili is so good you don't miss it at all. No fries either, so we load up on the hotdog's.Just remember to let them cool a little, chili's boiling,food on the grill, don't get any fresher. I under stand the owner worked there as a kid, bought it from the founder and has kept up the tradition.If you pull up and see the line out the door and up the street don't panic.It moves quick.Bring Cash.I think you'll like it... read more

Best hotdogs ever! In town! Around town! Anywhere! For all time! Haps is now on its 3rd owner. I have been eating there since the 80s when Hap himself opened it. I am a hotdog junkie and although around town we have many, many hotdog places, this is my favorite, hands down! I get the cheese dog, currently 2.25. Okay fine, I actually get two of them. It is a cash only place, so have money ready when you go in. Lines are frequently long so be prepared for a possible wait but you wont regret it. They also have hamburgers but I'm a hot dog girl so I can't really speak on those. In all these decades, I've tried a burger just once. Go on uptown. Get you a cheesedog all the way! read more

Great hot dog and hamburgers very friendly staff treat you like family very busy place always try to get there early but would recommend this place to anyone read more

Hot dogs "all the way": Nathan's dogs on white squishy buns topped with onions, mustard, and chili. Goes great with with the soda, Cheerwine. I'm glad I finally got to make it to Hap's. It's a small town eight food wide joint that's reminiscent of another time. Visiting here is tasty, but it's more about the experience. The bun warmer looks like it's been kicking around for over 30 years. Everything is made on a griddle right in front of you as you order. It's simply classic in here. Expect a line out the door during weekends or meal times. Also, Hap's is hard to miss; patrons stand outside eating their dogs since there's no room inside. read more

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Me and two of my friends travel once a month to a different city to try a new hot dog restaurant. We drove 6 1/2 hours one way to make it to Hap's. When we arrived we noticed these place was really small and they did not have any place to sit. We ordered and took our hot dogs over to the counter and stood up and ate One of the Best Hot Dogs I have ever eaten. Great food,friendly staff= Great experience read more

Hap's Grill - Hot Dogs Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

This is one of those spots that the locals love and can't get enough of. I'm not that big of a fan of hotdogs, but I have to admit it was tasty. One of my employee's wanted to take me out to lunch one day and I know how much he makes, so I told him to keep it cheap. This was our spot. We each got 2 dogs with chili and RC cola's. It really hit the spot. I was surprised. I came in with a "just grin and say thanks attitude" as I have had to do at most of Salisbury's eateries, but I really enjoyed my dogs. I'll be back. read more

Worth the drive! The hamburger and hotdog are both awesome. Glass bottle drinks are nice and cold. Best grill I've ever been to.

Burgers are like heaven line is slightly long but don't mind waiting for good food. Cash only wish kind of sucks

This place has been around foreverrrrrrrrrrrr! Every-time I go here it's always a treat and a good time plus good food. You might want to get there early because if you don't you will be waiting in a longggg line but I promise you it's worth the wait. read more

I do not know what kind of meat they use for their burgers but it didn't look like or taste like beef I had to throw it away after just one bite . I should have took a picture of it before I threw it out so you could see for yourselves. read more

Great food. Simple ordering. Hotdog or hamburger a bag of chips and a Cheerwine. Doesn't get any better than that.

Some of the best quick food you can get in Salisbury. Hamburger or hotdog with chilli is really good. Good people operating it.

Hap's is FANTASTIC, even if they could use a bigger space. Maybe that's part of the charm. There is almost always a long line, but it's worth it. I love grabbing a couple of hot dogs loaded with ketchup, mustard and chili, and a Cheerwine slush. It's like the quintessential Salisbury lunch. read more

Cute place...my mom had been here many times and my sister insists on coming when in town. I had never been until a few days ago... Grabbed a cheeseburger for myself and my child... Mine was no onions, his was all the way. Once we got to the car they very clearly both had onions...but we decided which one had less and I got that one (I can eat them, just prefer not to). Should've tried the Cheerwine or the slush but with it being rainy and cloudy didn't want to run back in to return the bottle and not really slush weather! Should've added some hot sauce to the burger and I will next time, needed a little something...would love some hand cut fries or house made chips =) read more

We live in MI but always make it a priority to come here when we come to town. Hot dogs and burgers are excellent. Hard to beat a cold Cheerwine & a dog. Line can be long, but it moves fast. read more

Wow, awesome Burgers, I don't know what they're putting in them or how they're doing it but they are delicious. It's cash only fyi!

I just moved to Salisbury from Tennessee. As I drive downtown, I sometimes see a long line outside on the sidewalk. At first, I didn't know what the line was for; I was perplexed and kept driving. One day when the line dispersed, I found this little hole in the wall! This place is so tiny, so welcoming, and a local treat! The grill isn't always open, but when it is, Salisbury flocks to form a socially-distanced line to order the best hotdogs in the region! The other reviews are correct; this place is cash-only, and you'll have to eat your food outside after you receive it. It's an experience and one worth having when you come to town! read more

A staple in the heart of Salisbury, recommend your get a hot dog & cheeseburger all the way. Top it off with an ice cold Cheerwine. Love this place! Love the people! read more

A classic hole in the wall restaurant. Fast, efficient, delicious and cheap. 3 dollars for the best hot dog you'll eat!

We tried this and are they good. Small little place but they are serving up some good food. They need place to sit. But it is small so we rat in the car. Good stuff you need yo try it! read more

Today I went back to a Hot Dog Stand a Hot Dog stand that is so good it is recognized in " Best of NC" yes a Hot Dog Stand! The fact as I have stated is plane and simple they try and be nothing else they are a Hot Dog stand yes they have burgers but... 2 to 1 they sell Hot Dogs ! So I stood in the cold with about 10 or so other people at about 10 am to get a couple of these pillows of deliciousness called a Hot Dog a very good one!! * licking ketchup off my fingers * read more

I am a born and bred Southern Californian, home of the much-touted and well known, always crowded (and overrated, in my opinion) Pinks Hot Dog Stand. This place blows Pinks out of the water. I used to travel for work. I was sent to work in Salisbury, NC and when I discovered Hap's, it pretty much became my lunch spot for the two weeks I was there. I'm sure it wasn't the healthiest choice, but since I knew I might never be back there, I didn't care. It's simply a TINY lunch counter that serves hamburgers and hot dogs with the best darn chili I've ever had. I'd have one with either an ice cold bottle of Cheerwine (another North Carolina piece of amazingness I hadn't discovered before) or Root Beer. People are as nice as can be, it's incredibly inexpensive and the food is amazing. It'll never disappoint. If you're driving through this city or live near it and just haven't discovered it, you have to stop by Hap's. You won't regret it. read more

Great place with great staff, how can something so simple taste so good, love the glass bottle drinks. Definitely coming back. Try the cheeseburger with the works read more

Hap's Grill - Cheeseburger with the works - Hot Dogs Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

This is a review of the local hole in the wall gem in downtown Salisbury. Cleanliness 4 stars-literally a walk in the front door to a counter. Place your order and either leave or eat at the stand up counter. The spot is clean despite it being an old building and thousands of feet trampling through this place on a frequent basis. Chili Cheeseburger "All the Way" 4 Stars-"All the Way" here is mustard, chili, onions and burger patty. Served on a deli paper or wrapped Togo. Thicker style burger topped with traditional style southern chili. Great flavor, tenderness and juicy to the last bite. Great value for the buck too. Chili Cheese Dog "All the Way" 4 Stars-"All the Way" here is mustard, chili, onions, hot dog, american cheese on a steamed bun. This is a meal in itself. Be careful. They serve this piping hot. Great value for the dollar too. Tips: come early or close to closing. There's a line at the door during peak lunch. They also have cold bottled cheerwine and several other southern "nectar of the gods" drinks. read more

I would give this one 5 stars if they had 1 chair LOL. Stand at the counter or hit the street. If you like southern hot dogs this is a must stop. The chili is superb and the flat-top grilled wennies are hot and delish! Order a Cheerwine or you're the wennies ;-) read more

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Mercy. Somebody stop me. The chili cheeseburger will bring tears of joy to your eyes. Don't miss this. I come to Salisbury once a year and I never miss this gastro experience. Don't come looking for ambiance- that ain't happening. But a burger that will set the standard against which all future burgers will be judged is here and waiting. read more

It's alright. The chili isn't really the best and it has a lot of onions. The lady at the counter Thad kind of an attitude. She might have been having a bad day thought because they seemed very busy read more

Hap's features some of the best Carolina Dogs in the state, and is super convenient in downtown Salisbury, which is just off the highway. Bring some cash (no-credit cards accepted).Don't be taken aback by the line, as it moves quickly due to the simple menu and speedy service. Their hot dogs, like I mentioned earlier, are delicious, and feature great house-made chili, and not Bunker Hill Chili sauce like a bunch of other establishments steep to. There were also several burgers on the flattop when I was there, but I was not interested, as they were being pressed and overcooked. I suggest staying away from these and going with the classic burger. And if you aren't from around here, here's your chance to get a Cheerwine, the refreshing and unique carbonated beverage made just down the road. They serve them in glass bottles here, which is the best way to consume the drink. Also, if you want a little heat, and you want to try something other than Texas Pete, be sure to get the hot sauce made by the owner in-house every day. It's a treat. Hap's gives you a no-nonsense, one size fits all lunch that will have you ordering hot dogs by the baker's dozen. read more

Still the best hot dog I have ever had. I hadn't been back to Salisbury for years and Hap's was #1 on my list of places to visit. On a Saturday around noon the line-up went out the front door, as it should. We chatted with our neighbours in the queue, jealously glancing at the people eating on the one wooden table set up outside, and were quickly through the door. The menu hadn't changed. Hot dogs and burgers. With chili or without. Cheerwine in glass bottles. The soft buns. the crisp-skinned dogs. The chili, with ground beef and onion and just a little kick of spice. The mustard on top and nothing else. Nothing else is needed. We stood at the counted and ate our first Hap's dogs in a decade, beside the jukebox and underneath the plaques celebrating epic feats of hot dog consumption. I eat two dogs (all the way) and wash it down with an ice-cold Cheerwine. I think about coming back and seeing if I can get my name on one of those plaques. I don't know when I'll come back to Salisbury. I don't know when I'll have a Hap's hot dog again. But while I stand there at the counter licking the last bit of chili off my fingers everything is right in the world. read more

This place has some of the lowest quality food I've ever had at a "restaurant." The hot dogs are those tiny little firm chicken/mixed meat franks you get for a dollar a pack at Walmart, and everything is served on low end bleached flower/corn syrup mushy white buns straight from a plastic bag, not even toasted, with a side of potato chips in a bag, not even made there. I have no idea why locals love this place so much, and claim that it has "the best hot dogs in the state." I'd certainly hate to taste the worst! A real hot dog is beef, or German ones are pork. Most people here haven't even had a real one so I guess it's no surprise! This restaurant is not that old, so there's no real "historic authenticity" factor to excuse it for it being so bad, and the prices are way too high for this type of low end, nasty processed food. The hours are absolutely ridiculous too. Only open a couple hours a day, closed on Sundays. You can literally get better food at Cookout down the road 24 hours a day, or just go to Walmart and fire up your own grill at home. Even gas station hot dogs are better! Sad but true! read more

Cheeseburger all the way and a Cheerwine, lunch perfection. Wish they served fries but I guess this isn't enough space. Get there early for lunch on a good day because the line will literally be out the door. Lighting fast service with a smile. Humble place but great homemade-style burgers. I haven't tried the hotdogs but if they are all beef I will be sure to give it a go next time I go there. read more

This place is AWESOME! But be well prepared to ruin your diet. It has no chance at this place. But its so worth it. There is no seating so you'll have to grab your food and either find your own place to eat or stand at one of the tables they provide outside. The line is usually always long but its super fast so don't let that deter you. Pay attention when you get close to the register because before the person in front of you even gets a chance to give them her payment, they are ready to take your order. They are pros! The menu consists of a Burger, Hotdog (Chilli, Onion, Cheese, Ketchup & mustard only) or Cheerwine/Sundrop in the original glass bottles. That's about it. Simple but trust me you don't need anything else. I recommend getting one of each! For the low price, why not! read more

Hap's is, indeed, an institution in Salisbury. The menu isn't large and neither is the building, but that's just fine! The chili is amazing, the hotdogs and hamburgers are fresh off the grill and the atmosphere is hard to beat. However, always remember, the hours are only 11am-3pm Monday through Saturday. It's worth the effort to go by and pick up lunch or even stand at the counter and dash a little hot sauce on and chat with your friends. If you're looking for a fancy lunch cafe, this is not it. But if you're looking for flatout great food(and maybe a Cheerwine on the side), this is it! The building is only 8.5 feet wide, so don't miss it! read more

This is one of the best places in uptown Salisbury. The food is delicious! It's a small hole in the wall but you won't be disappointed! My mouth waters every time I drive by! read more

giving this place anything less then the full five stars would be simply inconceivable. if you've been to Salisbury even once, then you've definitely already seen and done it all. Haps is about the only reason to come back. these dogs are down right delicious. get them "all the way" and eat them onsite. You really can't go wrong. They also sell hamburgers/cheeseburgers but I mean really, its all about the dogs. read more

I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars because the hamburgers are honestly sub-par, especially compared to the hot dogs. Menu is as basic as it comes; hamburgers, hot dogs. Their chili is hands-down some of the best hot dog chili on the planet. Your best bet eating here is to have your meal at the counter or table outside, as the bag is quick to become grease-soaked and will make your car smell like the chili for a couple days. You can get your name on a plaque on the wall here if you eat a given number of hamburgers or hot dogs, but the staff makes the decision as to how many. read more

Best hot dogs ever (and southern hamburgers with chili). It's the chili. Awesome. Little alley place with no tables. Grab and go or stand around and shoot the breeze. You smell like Hap's for a couple of days and then want to go back. They are only open to 2 in the afternoon, so you're out of luck unless you go early. Of course, I get to craving those hot dogs in the evenings, and my hot dogs don't taste like these. Nope. You wouldn't think this would the max, but it is. Always a line, but they churn you through fast. Not a date place unless you have a quirky love, but you may want to ditch the date and just go. read more

Located right in the middle of picturesque historic Salisbury, Hap's grill serves up only burgers, hotdogs, bottled drinks, and chips. Staff is friendly and the service is speedy. Burger and dog tasted good but nothing spectacular. Some things to be aware of: first, there is no seating. You'll either have to stand at a small counter inside where there is room for about eight people or stand outside next to some tables that are out front. There is one small bench outside. Second, accompaniments to the burgers and dogs are very limited: ketchup, mustard, onions, chili. So be prepared for that. So it is very simple--what you see is what you get. read more

A great place that lovers of burgers and hotdogs must try! Three toppings to choose from - mustard, chili, and onion. You won't miss a thing. When you arrive you'll probably be greeted by a line that reaches outside the door, it hang in there - service is fast and friendly. Grab some chips and a Cheerwine to complete your feast, and enjoy one of the best lunch joints I've ever found. read more

Best hot dogs in the state of North Carolina bar none. Excellent prices as well. One of the few places you can get an ice cold Cheerwine (made in Salisbury) in the classic glass bottle. The staff is very friendly. When you see a line of 20 plus people waiting out the door on the city sidewalk, you know they are doing something right. read more