Hap's is one of my FAVORITE places to eat when I get the chance (and I don't even eat hotdogs in my normal diet). There is nothing better than a cheese dog all the way!! I like to get a glass bottled or slushie Cheerwine to go with it. It's worth enduring the aroma that won't leave you for the rest of the day The line moves fast & it's a little like stepping back in time to walk into Hap's. My husband loves the hamburgers, as well as the hotdogs. I'm not a fan of the hamburgers, though. Hap's is a treasure!! Bon appetite! 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

If you are looking for fresh hamburgers cooked to go, this place is it. Real patties cooked right on the grill (fresh everyday)!!

you ever hear about a town's secret "go to" spot? well haps grill is it. you cannot miss this little spot.

Hap's is a hole in the wall with no seats but they have the BEST chili dogs and burgers. Only about 5 minutes off the interstate if you are passing through. If you are on a diet, stay away! read more

This place is a Salisbury North Carolina tradition, spending a Saturday afternoon grabbing a hot dog and a Cheerwine this is the only place I would recommend you do it read more

Hal's is a Salisbury institution. This restaurant features limited standing capabilities inside, and some more outside. During COVID, they do not have inside eating areas available. The menu is great, and everything is worth it. I personally love their cheese dogs all the way. The only side option is chips, but chips pair well with dogs and burgers to begin with. A lot of people order their Cheerwine slushies, but I prefer the glass bottled Cheerwines that they sell. Be aware that there may be some wait time because it is a small space, a "hole in the wall" so to speak. Also, be aware of the limited eating space. The line moves quickly, however. Finally, for my ketchup lovers, if you want ketchup, be prepared to tell Jamie (the owner on the grill) to include it because ATW includes mustard, chili, and onions. It is a great place to eat on a sunny summer day. Heck, it's great in the spring, fall, and winter as well. read more

The burgers are heaven, theres always a line but service is very quick, no chairs and only 2 tables but the food is too good to care about that. read more

Just one of the coolest places in town, great hot dogs and cheeseburgers getting them both all the way is a must with a cheerwine to wash it down. Doesn't get a whole lot better than this, order and eat it there, either inside at the counter or on a nice day the stand up tables out front. It is only open five hours, six days a week so there is a short lunchtime window but do not let the long line scare you away. It moves remarkably fast, lines stretched along the side walk are common and are served with ease. A cheerwine slushie is also one of their specialties. read more

Whenever I drive through Salisbury, I get the feeling that I'm traveling back in time. I get that nostalgic feel for a time my parents and grandparents always told me about. Eating at Hap's amplified that feeling a hundredfold. Waiting on line, you see old friends chatting about high school football scores, and new friends excited to experience their first taste of a Hap's burger. It's refreshing to see that a place like this is able to thrive in these times. It just goes to show you that people still crave simplicity. read more

Hap's is one of the best places in Salisbury, as many who have gone there will tell you, to stop for lunch. They have the best hotdogs and hamburgers ive ever eaten, for such a low price! I think $1.50 for a hotdog and im not sure for the hamburger, maybe the same or a bit more. They have umbrellas on tables that u can stand around outside- nowhere to really sit down, but the flavor and quality makes up for it. They also offer Cheerwine slushies, a favorite among Salisbury people and North Carolinians. And cheerwine cakes. Never tried those, but look good. They might have fries, im not sure. But if u go to Haps, i doubt youll b disappointed! Happy eats! read more

Hap's is a place you either love or hate. I happen to love it Why? Well for starters, I start with a Sundrop in a bottle, so cold it will make your eyes water! I always get the chili-burger. Fast, convenient and yummy for my tummy. :-) read more

Always a local favorite. Food is amazing and not pricey. The owner and other staff are awesome and are always friendly, welcoming, and quick. read more

When you are in the mood for a quick bite going to taste really like a burger or beef hot dog hap is the place to go don't let the line scare you it moves super fast read more

Cheerwine & Sundrop in a bottle - yes yes yes. Looking for an awesome lunch counter - hotdogs and cheeseburgers nothing special because you don't need it. This is the place to go for a fast lunch that is delicious and cheap. Cash only no recipts. Enjoy :) read more

Best place to eat in Salisbury. So nostalgic going there, always feels like something out of a movie. The place is tiny but hard to miss with the line out the door & down the sidewalk. The wait is never more than 10 minutes though & it is well worth it. I will always always always adore Hap's! read more

I live minutes away from Hap's and I frequent it often. At first glance it's just a small hole in the wall. Once inside however it's a magical land of deliciousness and awesomeness. The hot dogs and hamburgers taste like what I imagine unicorn meat would taste like if I were alive during the mythological age of good food and dragons. I would highly reccomend this joyous venue of heavenly consumption to anyone in Salisbury or anybody passing through. read more

Best burger and hot dog from coast to coast!!! Always my first stop when traveling through the area from Los Angeles. Chili cheeseburger, chili cheese dog, and an ice cold Cheerwine in a glass bottle, and a Cheerwine slushie to go. Standing room only, fast service, low prices = amazing value!!! read more

Two Hot Dogs all the way and a Cheerwine! Delicious! I love hot dog joints like this and keep it simple.

Salisbury is my home town and whenever I go, I like to make a stop by Hap's! This is a hole in the wall type of place that has a line that goes out the door (reminds me of Price's Chicken Coop in Charlotte). They do have a counter, but you have to stand and eat - no sitting room at all. You give your order to one person while the person at the grill, who is right behind the cashier, has your order ready by the time you pay the cashier. They only serve hotdogs and hamburgers. I always get one of each with a bottled Cheerwine! Nothing like it and a must try for anyone passing thru Salisbury, NC. read more

BEST hot dogs in all of Salisbury....and anywhere else! Haps is one of those little "hole-in-the-wall" places that just about every town has that happens to have some of the best food. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese dogs, cheeseburgers.....not a huge menu, but what they've got....WOW. I always go for the cheese dogs (2 or 3 at a time) and they are the best. It's their secret chili mix that really sets it off. I've tried the burgers and they're ok, but I stick with the hot dogs. I recommend a Haps dog with a cold RC cola or root beer. Stay away from that nasty crap called "Cheerwine" as it's basically nothing but disgusting carbonated Robitussin cough syrup. Blechh! *NOTE* - - Hap's food is highly addictive, and the smell from them WILL stay on your hands and or clothes for hours afterwards. For the truly diabolical, I recommend getting the Haps food to go, and hold on to the wax wrappers when you're done, and then go back to work and leave them scattered in various people's trash cans. The whole place will soon smell of that delicious Hap's chili. read more

What a great restaurant! No frills just great food. This was my first time there and certainly will not be my last.

It's small and cash only and worth the trip downtown to eat at. Stopped in Yesterday on the way past the area and its not far from I-85. Great burgers and awesome hotdog chilli. Check it out if looking for a great cheap place to eat. read more

Excellent. They do so much business they're only open for 5 hours a day. This is the kind of place you see on "Diners Drive-In's and Dives" on Food Network. Great little chili burgers and hot dogs in that North Carolina style you're not going to find anywhere else. Naturally, it's a great place to enjoy Salisbury's Own Cheerwine soft drink - that I've actually been noticing in Los Angeles. Very local, very one-of-a-kind. It's definitely a bad life decision to eat here every single day, but you might want to. read more

Yummy burgers and dogs but there is zero seating just a bar rail or outside high table with no seats. It's tiny in there and they honestly need a bigger place. I want to sit and eat, not lean. read more

Easily the best Hotdog in the State. An honor the Tarheel Traveler just bestowed upon Shortys Hotdogs of Wake Forest as he didn't want to make the trip to Salisbury from Raleigh. Shame on you Scott Mason. Ill take 2 Haps Dogs all the way and an Old School Cheerwine read more

I found one of the best chili burgers that I've ever had in the small town that is Salisbury. Be sure to get the Cheerwine slushie, as it pairs perfectly with the meal.. The place is small, but you're guaranteed to scarf the burger down in under a few minutes, so why bother sitting down?! read more

Some of the best hot dogs in town, made to order but be careful because these bad boys are hot! Haps will have you smelling like chili and onions all day long. My fav read more

Great burgers and dogs. Make sure you get them all the way, mustered, chili and onions. Keep in mind there is no seating, just stand up counters inside and out. read more

Great lunch joint in downtown Salisbury. Even though it is tucked away in a small area, after you taste the food you will see why people come to take out. The burgers and hot dogs are some of the best in the world. A Salisbury staple business and a must do for anyone new to the area for lunch. Highly recommend! read more

Haps is great. They have quick and friendly service (even when there is a line out the door), great food, and they are inexpensive. In my opinion, the hamburgers are better than the hotdogs, but for having such a limited menu they do a fantastic job with American comfort food. I come to Haps every time I am in town (about twice a year) and have never left disappointed. read more

This is one of the greatest places to eat lunch. Hot dog all the way and a cheerwine on a Saturday is one of the joys of living in this town. read more

Oh my God, should I say this... I might pass up a What a Burger and go on up to Salisbury for 3-4 Haps dogs? YEEESSSS!!!!! A chili cheese dog that will scald your mouth cause it's made right there in front of you and of course a Sundrop. Standing room only and a tacked together table on the sidewalk to eat at, this place is GREAT. OK, I'm leaving now to go get some. It's only 60 miles away. read more

Small hole in the wall place but a must if you need a god quick bite to eat. Try the hot dogs all the way and a bottle of Cheerwine and you're good to go. read more

The best hotdog to eat anywhere in the U.S, and the burgers aren't bad either. All walks of life come to eat at this staple, blacks,whites,blue collar, lawyers, doctors, young and old. Good food doesn't discriminate! read more

My Grandmother was the D.O.N. at the V.A. in Salisbury I worked one summer at Food Lion #1 sacked Tom Smiths food. The best burger ever this was back in like 1982 glad to see they are still going. read more

I've had $10 burgers at places that didn't come close to a Hap's burger! Def some of the best burgers n' dogs you'll find! The chili is the real deal! Both go great with a glass bottle of cheerwine! read more

Very quick service, in wonderful company, tasty Hotdogs (with everything!) and Cheer-wine Slushies. Highly recommended.

A taste of nostalgia in Salisbury! Awesome hot dogs and burgers! Wonderful staff too. A must see (and taste)! read more

Love this place cheerwine in the bottle and the best burgers ever. I eat here every chance I get.