Rating takes into consideration that this is a small hot dog joint - there is a lot of character and interesting customers. Outdoor seating is unusual - I added pictures. Hot dogs are normal size but very tasty. I had mine with just ketchup but husband had everything and liked it. Due to the comments here, we did not try the BBQ. Inexpensive read more

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Talk about the old, home place! Pulliam's has been here on this same spot since 1910 and I know this because my granddaddy used to come here as a kid! I'm 62 and have been coming here since childhood also and it was somewhere to take my kids that they always liked. I plan to introduce it to my only grandchild soon as well. The BBQ pork sandwiches are very well liked with the Lexington style sauce, and homemade BBQ slaw. The hotdogs are what most people are coming for. They are the really red ones with a nice little char stripe. The buns are buttered and toasted which is reason to have a hotdog here all by itself and if you're smart, you'll have them "all the way" which is with mustard, chili, onions, and slaw. The chili and slaw are made from scratch and it shows! The slaw is creamy, and cool with a nice tanginess. They don't have French fries so it's a bag of chips if you want a side and there's only bottled soda. There's nowhere to eat inside and only a bench and a couple of stumps outside so it's in the car for the meal and you'll need a lot of extra napkins! This is one of my only beefs with Pulliams. They use napkins to wrap the food so you get a sloppy mess, but once you try it, I'm sure you'll like it so come have a hotdog the "Carolina Way!" read more

Great food and friendly environment every time I go in. Prices are really good and reasonable

Hole in the wall joint with tradition and good food. What's not to like about hotdogs and bbq sandwiches?

Best tasting Hotdog around. Great people. Just wish they had a place to sit and eat inside. Thank

I grew up in Winston-Salem and had never been to Pullman's. Thought I would give it a shot since I had come down from Virginia to do yard work at my mom's house. I placed my order with lady that looked to be in her eighties or nineties. Got two dogs all the way and a Cheerwine. Since it's not eat-in I went back to my truck to eat. The dogs were wrapped in napkins which created quite a mess when unwrapping. The buns were toasted and gave a very satisfying crunch when bitten into. The flavor was interesting. The sweet slaw seemed to drown out the flavor of the dog, chili and onions. While the hot dogs were good, they just didn't live up to their reputation. read more

J S Pulliam Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Amazing hot dogs! The toasted bun is hard to describe just how delicious it is! Gotta try the bbq next time and another hot dog!

We saw this place on a list of great roadside places and stopped by for a quick lunch. I think the story here is to manage expectations. In your mind, assume that this is an order window and nothing else - you technically go inside to order but there is nowhere to sit and no restroom. Service is fast and the folks are super nice. If you look at their social media they have fun videos posted. The hot dogs were ok, but too greasy to the point that the buns were soggy. Not bad, but I wanted to wash my hands and I wanted less grease. read more

One summer a friend and I journeyed throughout the Winston are in search of the best hot dog. Here it is...at a little pit stop at the side of the road. Go back in time at Pulliam's. The hot dog is bright red and crazy tasty. Toasted buns and a bit of mustard...oh, yeah. You pull your cola (in a bottle) from an old cooler that keeps the drinks ice cold. Eat while leaning against the small front porch. Enjoy the simpler times with a hot dog and cola at Pulliam's. read more

Barbeque is this restaurant's surname, but don't let that fool you. Hotdogs from 103-year old J.S. Pulliam Barbecue are the only bread-encased food items you should get here. Every Day With Rachael Ray magazine said these hot dogs were the best in the South in 2011. These hot dogs are the quintessential red hots with a bun that is perfectly toasted on top and buttery. When you bite into it, your teeth meet the meat of the hot dog with complete aplomb. The only way to get this kind of dog is ATW (all the way). The stripes of ketchup and mustard collaborate with the fresh chopped onions and dance with the creamy white slaw and the crown of dark, tomato-tinged chili all work really well together. The barbeque? Well, you might as well be eating kerosene-flavored sawdust. Save your tastebuds and add a soda from the cooler paired with a bag of chips. Better yet, add a couple more hot dogs to your order. By the time you pull out your wallet they'll be in a little paper sack, wrapped with napkins, ready to go out of the door. read more

Damn! I can't believe I wasn't first...let me tell you. This might be the finest dog in America. Let me break it down for you...Pulliam's has been around a long time. I mean like 100 years. My grand dad took me here when i was a youngin' with my father, the spot is located near the Winston airport in a green and white striped building. You walk in and they have drink coolers that are older than your mother. The dogs are unique, little red hots, that they either make or get from the same guy they always have been...They toast the dog buns in butter and they come out with a perfect mix of crispy fluffiness. I get mine Carolina style with mustard and slaw. You then go grab a drink outta the cooler...Now rumor has it they have BBQ here too but I wouldn't know...28 years all I've had are the dogs. If it's a nice day out I usually take my dog's outside, use the hood of my car as a table and dine "al fresco". read more

Best Hot Dogs in Winston-Salem. They toast the buns, they have great chili and slaw. They have bottle drinks in a cooler. BBQ is okay, with a little to much vinegar for me. Go for a hot dog (all the way) and a bottle cheerwine. That's what I'm talkin' bout!!!!! read more

This place has great hot dogs. It also has barbecue and several different types of soft drinks. If you are looking for a great old fashioned hot dog then this is the place to go. They have been in this spot for over one hundred years. Things may have changed during that time but the hot dogs remain constant. Head on over and grab a couple all the way and have a seat on the logs. read more

I've been coming here since I was a child and it is still the best hotdog around town! It may not look like much from the outside, but they are pushing out hotdog magic on the inside! I would definitely recommend this place to others! read more

Okay, I thought the hot dogs were awesome! My wife, not so much. But, not because of the food. The place is a little rough around the edges, and she's not to into that. However, the sanitary rating was higher than the Chipotle I just ate at so you have little to worry about on that front. If you are looking for an refined experience while eating, this is not the place. If you are looking for a unique experience with AWESOME hot dogs, this is the place! I had my dog all the way and it was great. I ended up eating my wife's dog and it was just ketchup and mustard. I added the hot sauce to both and it was perfect. Cheerwine in a glass bottle to wash it down. I will DEFINITELY be coming back. read more

Like so many others before me have stated, pay no attention to the name and stay away from the BBQ. I had a BBQ sandwich and a Hot Dog today. The BBQ sandwich, I had mine without slaw, really didn't have an flavor, which should be criminal in North Carolina. The Hot Dog, on the other hand was great! It was simple, and it wasn't overpowered with toppings. Mine had the right balance of mustard, chili, and onions that made it one of the best I've had in a very long time. Be warned, though. If you plan to sit down and have a nice meal, this not your place. If you don't mind eating off the hood of your car and have a unique experience, this may be your place. They only take MC and Visa, so plan accordingly and remember, the hot dog is your friend! Bon appetit!!! read more

I admit it's not for everyone. You pull up to this place and right away you know you're in for a unique experience. You walk in and it looks the same as it probably did on the first day they opened more than 100 years ago. I ordered the delicious hot dog "all the way". You get a red hot dog, with a touch of chili, ketchup, mustard and slaw. DELICIOUS! It's the perfect combination with just enough of each topping to make it perfect. I wish I ordered two of them. We sat outside on tree stumps :) read more

Finally after being in the city 26 years I stopped in for the infamous hot dog. Order the combo; 2 hot dogs chili, mustard, and onions with chips and a cheerwine. Well if it wasn't for the chips and cheerwine my lunch would have been a bust. The bread was drenched in butter and toasted and rather soggy. The hot dog lacked flavor or maybe it was lost in the greasy bun. I am glad I finally tried it, but I won't be back. The staff was nice and friendly, very helpful. The prices are great. Loved the traditional old fashioned drink choices. read more

Pulliam's has been here for so long that I could tell you some stories that you just wouldnt believe. I will leave that for some other place and time.. What I can tell you is that this is THE place to get a hot dog in Winston. Period. Its the best. The buns are toasted, and the dogs grilled on a flat top grill, with plenty of butter. The slaw is their own special recipe that they have been making for longer than I have been on this planet. They call it marinated slaw, and it has a taste and texture all of its own, and I am certain you will never find its equal. Well worth a note home to mom by itself. You can get drinks in glass bottles from a cooler just like you would have 40+ years ago. They only offer sides of chips. No fries etc. I usually skip the chips and just go for the dogs, and of course a Coke from the cooler. Their chili is very good, and when combined with the slaw, mustard, and onion on a dog is simply heaven on earth. You will not find a better southern hot dog than Pulliam's. They are in a class by themselves. The BBQ on the other hand is simply no good. In fact it is the worst BBQ I have ever tried to eat. Its ground to a consistency with a texture much like dog food, and tastes about the same. I'm sorry to rain on your parade but this BBQ is some nasty stuff. Just stick with the hot dogs and you cant go wrong. The rest.. parking is not very good, and it gets full quick. There is NO seating. Yep, you read that right. NO seating. You can sit on tree stumps on the side of the building, if there is one free, or eat in your car, or get it to go. The building sure dont look like much on the outside, or really inside either, its strictly business. This is a sandwich shop which has shaped the community, and lives of countless people. Its not gourmet food. And it is very old school. The service is always very fast and friendly. If I could give you 6 stars, I would do it. Best hot dogs anywhere. read more

Another old school hot dog place that's really good! I heard about this place from people at my job, and I am glad I tried it! I get my hot dog all the way which is the only way to eat it! I have to have cheese on my hot dog, and they charge extra but it's well worth it! They make their own chili which is delicious, and they have good service as well! The only thing I am not crazy about is that they don't have fries, but potato chips in place of them. I am not too crazy about that, but I do like the fact that they have old school soda's in their large cooler which is pretty cool. They also have snack cakes and candy bars for purchase too. This place is always packed which speaks volumes to their quality of service and the popularity around the triad! It's no wonder why this place has been around for as long as it has! read more

I started going to Pulliam as a rookie firefighter in 1989, when I was stationed at Engine Co. 3 located on Liberty St. Back then, we as firefighters were not allowed to go to the stores and restaurants while we were on duty. However my spouse would graciously go get two Pulliam's hot dog and bring them to the station for me and the other firefighters on duty. I would also take my children to Pulliams when they were very young during off duty hours. And for fourteen years I was a frequent customer of Pulliams. I lost touch with Pulliam bbq when I retired from the WSFD and I had not been there in twenty years until recently when I took my wife and three granddaughters there for their first visit Pulliams. The hot dogs were still amazing! The uber sweet ladies behind the counter and the cooks on the grill engaged my granddaughter's while we waited for our order...southern hospitality at it's finest. By the way, my granddaughter's still ask me to take them to Pulliam bbq everytime they visit our house. I think we are going to start a tradition of visits to Pulliam bbq for the next generation! Best hot dogs in Winston Salem, N.C. period! read more

5 generations of my family have eaten here and if I dial it back on the hot dogs we may get to 6.

Only had the hotdog but loved it. Grilled buns are perfect. Love the slaw. Location isn't great but people are nice and atmosphere welcoming. read more

J S Pulliam Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Best dogs in town. Have been going here since I was a child. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

I've been going to Pulliam's since I was a little girl. I still think they have the best hotdogs! Ignore any negative reviews you may read. There isn't a negative here unless you require a waiter, fork or spoon. If so, you shouldn't be eating hotdogs. This is a family owned business, a great, friendly bunch of people. read more

This is my favorite place in the world to eat hotdogs! I have been going there for over 45 years! It is absolutely the hotdog heaven on earth! I now live in Florida and everytime I come back home I make it a point to go there every other day during my stay! It is absolutely awesome! read more

Best hot dogs around ! Been eating here for years!! Love this place. There bbq is pretty good too!!

This is not the kind of place you'd take a girl on a first date. The hot dogs here are awesome - you feel like you're stepping into a time machine when you go here. The drinks come from a cooler and if it's packed, paying for your drink is on the honor code system. I usually get mine with slaw, ketchup, and mustard. I would eat them daily if I knew I could get away with it. Tons of old racing memorabilia on the wall, and no seats/tables inside. Most people just kinda stand around and eat their hot dog, one by one, waiting near the grill just in case they can fit another in their stomach. Everyone talks to you like you're a neighbor, so that's good. read more

Pulliam Barbecue is one of the last vestiges of the once-thriving Ogburn Station neighborhood in Winston-Salem. A take-out only place, the hot dog is the main reason to go to Pulliam's. Tasty, with many choices of toppings and served on a toasted bun. The coleslaw and chili are especially good. Dressed for business customers leave with brown bagged wieners which are eaten in their cars on at their workplaces later. Don't expect fries; they don't offer them. The April 2011 Reader's Digest said Pulliam's serves the best hot dog in the South. Skippy's in downtown Winston-Salem also has terrific hot dogs and tables and chairs as well. read more

Hands down the best hot dog I have ever eaten. The butter griddled bun has a delightful crunch to it while still retaining some chew. The chili and slaw were flavorful and the hot sauce had a very nice kick to it. Wash it all down with a Cheerwine in a glass bottle and you've got a terrific lunch. I made a three hour round trip to try these bad boys and it was totally worth it. You'll have to eat in your car or take them home with you, but for food this tasty I didn't mind one bit. read more

You just can't believe how good these dogs are...here I am in Arkansas and can't find anything even close.. Mark you are the best! I just wish that I could have one FedEx to me...no maybe a dozen...but it wouldn't be as good a "burnin' one"! read more

Little hole in the wall that I dove past on my lunch break. Definitely a new favorite lunch stop.

Hmmm, one of the best hot dogs in the country? Got me curious, but it was not worth the drive. I had a dog and a BBQ sandwich. The dog was ok, nothing more, nothing less. The BBQ was god awful, easily the worst I've ever eaten. No reason to go back for me. read more

Everytime my car drives by, it seems to be pulled in. Best hot dog, ever. Only hotdogs and BBQ but I love them both. Hot dogs are grilled to perfection with toasted buns and the BBQ is a love or hate. I happen to love. The slaw makes it. More vinegar based and unique read more

I grew up on Pulliam's hot dogs. They're some of the best hot dogs in town. Love them.

The earlier review is the same. The only dire detente is the best hotdog is from Skippy's

People magazine listed these as the best hot dogs in the state. They are not. The one I had wasn't even that good. First, I'm not a fan of the bright pink hot dogs. Second, the slaw chili ratio was off. Not worth going off the beaten path for. They do offer Cheerwine, so that's why they got two stars instead of two. read more

I was trying them out after reading the reviews here.....I ordered a hot dog with chili, mustard, and onions and got a bottled Cheerwine. My hot dog literally fell apart because the bread was so drenched in butter. I really could not taste any chili but the hot dog itself was flavorful, especially since it was a red hot dog. The staff was nice and very welcoming but I will not be returning for a butter dog! read more

Been going here for 25 years since I was just a boy. My grandma started going for I've cream as a girl in the early 1920s and our family had been hooked on the hot dogs for my whole life. I love that they serve the ketchup warm, the chili is on point, and the buns...well, they are the real kicker--toasted to perfection. Get a few dogs with a bottled Cheerwine and have yourself a foodgasm. Tip--B&G pies have been hand made a few miles down the road for decades...grab an apple (or peach, cherry, lemon, or chocolate) and have them throw it on the grill to heat it up for you. Oh baby! read more

This was the first BBQ I ever ate and was raised on it. We always referred to it as "John Pulliam's bbq" not Pulliams's. I realized later on that it is a unique bbq that you cannot find anywhere else. It is chopped very fine and has a load of chili powder in it, their own blend heavy with cumin. I still love it and would eat it everyday if I could. It is a shame though that they cannot get the square Dewey's buns anymore that they would steam. Those really made it special. Btw, I have never eaten a hotdog there, my loss for I love hotdogs. For those who disparage John Pulliam's bbq, go somewhere else. I love it just as it is and hope they never change the recipe to satisfy people who just don't understand. read more