I stopped in to pick up dinner this evening after work. My burger wasn't even edible. It was way overcooked, but cold, like it had sat there for hours. I was wanting a good burger not that McDonald's crap. But ended up with far worse than McDonald's. read more

A bit of a ride from Harrisburg for a hot dog but never Jay Bees never fails to be worth it.

in the area for a doctor's visit about seven minutes down the road. so after getting the once over and a brief lecture about diet and exercise I was down the road to Jay Bee's for a dog and fries! I don't think anyone considered that everyone would have a first time here and they all probably go like this: come off Mocksville highway into the lot at speed because there's no deceleration lane, decide in 1/17th of a second to either 1) negotiate a 135° turn into parking, 2) throw it hard right which aims you at the drive-through, 3) slide across the second lane heading for other parking unless there's no one to the right and you can maybe get back into the drive-through. second time is slower so easy peasy. parked and walked in to a mostly empty and very clean dining area, order at the counter to the right; pick from a big board of specials and regulars and combos. bright and cheerful lady took my order and handed me a cup and my ticket. a couple pictures later I picked up my food and headed to the king of groceries sipping an orange soda while happily munching hot salty fries :-0 finished up as I pulled into the lot. fries weren't especially crispy but had a decidedly potatoey flavor. alas, my foot-long came up a little short; plenty long but not real thick and the bun couldn't quite handle the moisture of mustard, onion, and relish. good thing I was sitting still or this would have made such a mess. plenty of other options to choose from, probably stop in next time through. read more

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Went through the drive thru and had a great hot dog! From the taste of the hot dog I decided to go back and try a chocolate nut sundae hoping it would be reminiscent of the chocolate nut Sunday I used to have at Mayberry growing up. It did not. I will definitely go back for a hot dog tho. read more

This is another one of my "treat-yo-self" places. It's old, full of regulars, and you better be prepared to wait in the drive-thru for service because it's always busy. This is the first place I had a Carolina Style hot dog ("all the way") and I don't want to eat it anywhere else. Their hot dogs are split and grilled and Carolina style has mustard, chili, onion and coleslaw. The combo is perfect. Their fries are good too. It's clean and the workers are friendly. I definitely love coming here every so often. (P.S. When influencers do best hot dogs of NC, Jay Bee's is always on the list!) read more

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So delicious -- pimento cheese dog with crispy fries. Fast, piping hot, and (my pet peeve) they don't put sugar in their pimento cheese! Great stop, super friendly. read more

Best footlong hot dog in the area! Chili has a very distinct flavor, slaw is awesome, and fries are always hot and fresh. Well ran and clean dining room with friendly staff. Cookies are great and the Dole Whip is a great dessert treat especially in the summer. read more

Jay Bee's - Footlong Combo "All the Way" - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Good hot dogs. Nice people at the counter. Great place to grab a quick lunch. Just don't tell your cardiologist!

Had better dogs at Loves truck stop,fries cheap like checkers save time and money and just drive on bye

Get foot long hotdog combo all the way! You'll thank me! The counter staff and kitchen are nice and make you feel welcome. Enjoy!

Wow Statesvilles best kept secret! Awesome sausage dog awesome brat with sauerkraut. I'll be back for sure.

One of my favorite places in all of statesville. Good old fashioned hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, tons of other sandwiches. They have tater tots, hush puppies, fried pickles and other great sides. I've particularly love to get hot dogs with pimento cheese, chili, and slaw and chili cheese tater tots. They have a great milkshake menu and other desserts too. You got to try this place if you're in statesville or traveling through. read more

I saw a show that featured the Carolina dog and this place had it. Foot long dog, chili, mustard, cole slaw-did I taste celery seed? I don't care for the taste. The chili topping was cold and the only thing I did enjoy was the onion rings-for $2.99 it's a great deal but not the dog- very thin, bun fell apart read more

Great hotdogs, JB's is a classic hotdog joint. Serving all different kinds of tube steak.

Classic food always tastes great when it's fresh made from Jay Bee's known for the world's longest footlong hotdog!! seriously tho the service is hometown quality which means if you enjoy it enough they will remember your name. The authentic interior says nothing but Statesville history. I love going to get a foot long all the way from Jay Bee's! read more

Drive up and be ignored. Sat waiting for 10-15 minutes. No thank you. Food is probably dirty. Fake reviews. Get worker who like the business they work for. read more

I have passed the billboard for Jay Bee's on I-40 many times going to and fro on trips to the mountains. The sign boasts that their hot dogs, at least their footlongs, are famous. I don't see why. They are decent, but not worthy of fame. I ordered three different dogs: All the way: the most disappointing dog of the day. The wiener was average, the slaw was good but wet (creating a soggy mess). The chili was bland, and the entire thing was served to me stone cold. Chicago Dog: pretty good, with a good tasting all-beef wiener, but it, too, was too wet and disintegrated in my hands. As I was eating it, I thought to myself, "This is pretty good, but it seems to be missing something". Upon inspection, I quickly realized that it did not have sport peppers on it. This sin of omission can get you killed in Chicago. And it makes it NOT a Chicago dog. If you want an authentic Chicago dog, I strongly suggest Mike's Chicago dog in Asheboro. Pimento Cheese Dog: best dog of the day, the pimento cheese was mild, but good, and the wiener was grilled and had a nice flavor. I also had some fries, which were above average. The staff was friendly enough. You order at the counter, sit down, then they call your number and you pick it up. Their drink fountain also has the oddly alluring Patio Red Cherry Soda which tastes reminiscent of cherry cough medicine, only better, and smells like Sucrets. Meh. read more

Jay Bee's - Carnage from a too wet Chicago dog (that wasn't really a Chicago dog) - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

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This place must be a local gem. Wasnt too busy when we arrived around 11am. However by 11:30am it started getting packed. Love the small-time place with awesome prices. Everyone was extremely friendly. I ordered a Number 1. World famous footlong with chili and slaw. Its not a black tie event. However, I VERY much enjoyed it. Light hearted with small prices. My pals all got dessert, which they all looked great! read more

Jay Bee's - Hotdogs, Burgers, Fish Sandwich, Desserts, Fries, Tots, Chili.... - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Real southern, local pleasure! The FL hotdog all the way, The chicken finger sandwich, and oh my, the fish sandwich!!! Always fresh, made to order! Fabulous!!! Oh, and the milkshakes!!! read more

Maybe the bad attitude of service. The food if nothing bad. The ambiance feel is not comfortable.

Short Version - The food is solid (minus the fries) - The staff are very friendly - Jay Bees deserves 3 1/2 stars but Yelp doesn't allow for 1/2 stars - Recommend Long Version Jay Bees is a local place just on the edge of Statesville, right off 64. Well known for their hot dogs but they also sells burgers, shakes and ice cream. They have several hot dogs including a Southern style (chili, slaw, onions, mustard) and a Chicago dog. If you are traveling down highway 64 close to Statesville, and have a hankering for a hot dog and a shake, then I would highly recommend this place. Jay Bees is a local joint and I would rather spend my money with someone local rather than one of the major chains. Regarding the food, the dogs are pretty decent They do use a cheese whiz like spread for the cheese on the dogs but it still tastes good. I read reviews here praising the fries but that was the only part of the meal I did not like. Mine tasted like cheap quality frozen fries. Maybe I caught them on a bad fry night or perhaps they switched to another type of french fries. read more

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Gourmet Magazine was Right A number of years ago, while Gourmet Magazine was still being published. Jay Bee's was listed as one of the top five places to get hot dogs in the United States. It hasn't changed and they are still great. I normally go through the drive through and take my order back to my office so I can't comment on the inside, only the takeout. You pull up to a window and they have a great big board with all of the menu items and specials listed. Like most places, you place your order through the speaker and proceed to circle to the other side of the building to pick up your food. There are multiple signs warning you that everything is made to order so be prepared to wait. Despite those warnings, the wait is never very long at all. I normally get a foot long, all the way with chili. They are great and are a meal unto themselves. Great pricing with great food and service equals an outstanding value read more

Jay Bee's - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

Ok I want to still love Jay Bee's being that I played 3 years little league baseball on Jay Bee's team. I went there today got a cheeseburger with chili mustard. The chili is horrible taste caned chili the meat in the burger didnt taste fresh . Tasted like it had been in the freezer to long . that nasty cheeseburger I could not eat cost me $5.11 which that would not be so bad if it didn't taste so cheap. what has happened to this place? smh , Service was ok not great waited for my food . read more

You will need more than 3 napkins. The Ball Park offers a hefty was of meat in every bite, but the footling lasts longer. All the Way is the only way. Don't separate your bun from the paper liner it is served on; at the risk of losing everything as the buns disintegrates. Upgrade your beverage to a shake for only 99 cents. Usually crowded, and usually Big John at the register. Fast service, with handmade milkshakes coming up a few minutes before the dogs. Order at the counter, pat, then wait for your number to be called. Then get it quick because you only have about 3 minutes before the bun dissolves under the weight of all the delicious toppings. read more

Jay Bee's - This is the sloppiest hot dog you will ever eat - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

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Footling dog chilling mustard onion slaw is no doubt world famous. Top 3 of all the hotdog spots I have tried.

Great old-fashioned hotdog kind of place. They will customize a dog anyway you want. Interesting atmosphere. Great food. I will definitely go again. If you love hotdogs this should be a must visit on your list. read more

Jay Bee's - Mexi Fries and a very customized hot dog. - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

The milkshakes are ok but the food is just so bland. The hot dogs are steamed dogs so no bite. The chili is just straight out of a can. That's the one thing I will say about this area. A lot of these restaurants think home cooking means from the can. To attract newer customers they need to have items you can't get in store. read more

I love restaurants with a local history and reputation. I love a good 'dog with all the trimmings"..., so I was very disappointed to find I was disappointed in JayBee's. Service was pleasant and interior was spotless. ONE order of fries was excellent - hot and crispy brown as requested. The other was lily white and limp. How do you get HALF an order wrong? The hot dog - tasty with requested sides - was cold. Stone cold. Based on its history? Disappointing! read more

I've seen the billboards for years on I-40 and finally decided to stop by to try this place. The service was very friendly and we wanted to get a Dole Whip when we saw the sign. But the machine was broken and the cashier suggested we try the Cherry Yum Yum. It was a mixture of cherry pie filling, graham cracker crust and whipped cream all mixed together. It was really good. We also ordered a footlong Chicago Dog which was loaded with all of the Classic Chicago Dog toppings including the neon green relish. It was spot on except for the hot dog quality. If it had been a beefier flavor with more of a snap from a natural casing it would have been five stars. Their onion rings were also excellent. We will be back to try more hot dog options. read more

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The food is good, decent price. would recommend to friends and family . The menu selection has a variety of burgers and hotdogs .

Throwback hot dog joint. Excellent service and what makes this place great is their staff! Locally owned and has stuck to their beginning dreams. Don't pass thru Statesville without stopping here! read more

Hot dogs are great. On this visit I had a Chicago dog. Wish I would have asked if they could have made it a foot long dog, which they are known for. Very good dog and the onion rings were perfectly cooked as well. I'm a fan and will visit the next time I'm in the Statesville area. read more

Jay Bee's - Chicago dog w/fries - Burgers Near Me - Statesville, North Carolina

The foot long hot dog here is proclaimed to be world famous, and just might be - but there is no doubt that this is a very, very good hot dog, dressed well with mustard, chili, and onions (and slaw if you insist). This stand has some limited seating, inside and out, and a drive thru that stays busy at peak. A big signs out front tells you that this "ain't no fast food joint", but the wait is seldom long. The menu here is larger and more varied than the typical hot dog stand - including a foot long sausage dog called Dogzilla, the Prairie Dog which has barbecue sauce, a Kraut dog, chopped barbecue sandwich, a variety of hamburgers, fries, onion rings, and an assortment of ice cream items. You can get an all beef wiener, or not; you can have a footlong cheese dog. You can get a 1/4 pound dog, or 1/3 pound dog. There is something here to please almost anyone. The hamburgers are excellent, as are the fries and onion rings, and the Dogzilla is a favorite of mine - never tried the barbecue, or the Prairie dog (can't see that happening anytime soon), but my favorite remains the chili dog, foot long or regular - they come loaded and messy, as they should. read more

Love this small, yet personal little place! Everyone knows your name and if they don't, they'll know it soon because you are sure to return! I love the footlong hotdog with chili, slaw, mustard and onions with fries and lemonade! They also have soft serve vanilla icecream with various toppings, sundaes, shakes and even dipped cones but I was too full to enjoy it this time! They have a outdoor seating and also a lower area to sit if having a party. The food does take a little longer than most fast food but they make it per order read more

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Jay Bees was everything I wanted... I got the beef hot dog with sauerkraut and mustard and relish French fries and a sweet iced tea.... The service was wonderful and the food was great... I'm new to the area and they were recommended by a friend and I'm so glad I tried read more

Jay Bee's is the place for me. 1/4 pound bologna is just right for me. Look at that bologna so golden fried, gimme some French fried taters on the side. Lettuce, tomato is what I want today. Mayonnaise and cheese, they make it my way. I just adore the short drive through. Jay Bee's bologna combo I love you! read more

Hometown classic of statesville, this place is and will always be home. Their ice cream and shakes are worth every calorie you consume. I miss the way their French fries use to be but the smaller fries hold the same flavor. read more

Food is excellent but service is even better. bologna sandwich is by far my favorite fast food. Only here.

I've been eating here since I was a lil girl I love the food especially my footling all the way, best plat to get a good hot dog

Not the best place to get a burger ir chicken sandwich. I would stick to the hot dogs.