Hidden in the corner of an older shopping center, don't allow the location or the confined space…read morefool you. This is one of the most solid burgers you'll find in triangle. Patty is thick, bun solid, and don't sleep on those waffle fries! Service was also solid, burger came out hot, fries hot!

First time going, but will not be back!! An absolutely…read moretasteless, frozen burger patty, which I'm shocked has such a cult following for so long. There's nothing special or memorable about this burger joint, except for their affordable prices.

I have always wanted to try The Roast. I had my opportunity today. Very nice waitress. Really tight…read morequarters and lots of trinkets on the shelves near the cook area. The hot dog nor the chili were for me. My dog had an almost burnt flavor and the chili had an overly liquidity density without a lot of flavor. I loved the glass bottle cokes. Very reasonably priced but remember it is cash only. Cheers to the longevity and history of this place. It just wasn't for me.

This place has been in the hot dog business since 1940 when Greek immigrants open the small…read morerestaurant. There are about 12 or 13 seats in this spot, and while the building is over 100 years old, it seems fairly well maintained. Parking here can be a real issue. The grill is currently operated by George Poniros, grandson of the folks who originally opened the grill. The building is owned by George's uncle. This is a very non-eclectic operation, narrow menu and simple processes. They offer hot dogs with house made chili, tough chopped slaw (rather dry), onions, and mustard - as a long standing rule, they do not offer ketchup, ever! They closed for about a year during Covid, began a Go Fund Me campaign, resulting in some family tension. They are still open and serving hot dogs, just be aware that the opening hours are closer to an estimate than a fact! These are pretty good hot dogs, made so by the chili and soft buns. I do not consider the hot dogs here to be the best in the Triangle area.

A friend suggested that I try Cloos', and what great advice that turned out to be. Cloos' brings…read morethe feel of Northern short-order stands, grills, and diners to the NC State area. I had lunch there on Thursday--and liked it so much that I went back again on Friday. Two days in a row. One word of caution: this is a true short-order grill. Everything is freshly made to order, and they are often very busy. You will not get your food as quickly as you would at a fast-food place like McDonald's or Wendy's. If you are in a big hurry, head west on Western Boulevard to McDonald's, Bojangles, Wendy's, or Cook Out--all places I patronize--but they are not the same type of venue. Cloos' Coney Island is a hot dog and classic American comfort food restaurant that has been operating in Raleigh since 1988, with strong ties to the NC State student community and local residents. According to their own signage and social pages, they proudly market themselves as "An Original Detroit Hot Dog Stand, Est. 1988." The restaurant is decorated like a classic diner or luncheonette. White tile gives a clean, bright feel, paired with black checkerboard accents. The décor is reminiscent of original White Castle, White Diamond, and Waffle House locations. There's even a Sopranos-themed pinball machine. Seating includes a lunch counter with round revolving stools and 1950s-style dinette tables and chairs. On Thursday, I ordered a Coney Dog and French fries. With the exception of the Chicago Dog, their hot dogs are 90 percent beef, with the remainder pork products. The Coney Dog is their specialty, served on a steamed bun with chili, mustard, and onions--try it; you'll love it. The fries are excellent--thin, string-style fries like McDonald's used to make years ago. My friend had the Chicago Dog, a Vienna all-beef frank customized with Carolina flair, adding slaw atop their Coney Dog toppings. They have a soda fountain with Coke products, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and both sweet and unsweet tea. As a fun detail, there's a Coca-Cola CLASSIC sign near the fountain--perfectly fitting for a place established in the late '80s. Because they offer both tea and lemonade, they list Arnold Palmers (sweet or unsweet) on the menu. They also offer bottled water and a selection of domestic and premium bottled beers. On Friday, I went alone, sat at the counter, and ordered the Philly Cheesesteak--listed on their menu as one of their signature items, and now I know why. I chose steak with green peppers and onions and added mushrooms for a small extra charge. I don't care for mustard (a Midwest thing) or mayonnaise (a Southern thing) on my cheesesteaks. When I worked in Philadelphia and ate at Pat's and the street carts, I always had ketchup on the bun. At Cloos', I dipped both my cheesesteak and fries into genuine Heinz ketchup from glass bottles--outstanding. I liked the fries so much the day before that I ordered another small order. Growing up in New Jersey, a root beer with a cheesesteak just felt right--even though I rarely drink soda. Some pairings are simply meant to be. The staff are great--nice, patient, and constantly engaging with customers. There's an ongoing conversation about everything, and you can tell they genuinely enjoy their work, their coworkers, and their customers. If you're expecting service with a deep Southern accent, this might not be the place--but the warmth and authenticity more than make up for it. Needless to say, I plan to go back. Two five-star experiences, back-to-back.

This spot has been open since 1988, and I've been coming, off and on, since the early 90's. This…read morearea, close to part of the NC State campus is home to several venerable hot dog "stands" - Roast Grill (opened in 1940), Char-Grill (opened in 1959), and Snoopy's (opened in 1978). Went to all 4 on this trip! Like the other 3, this spot is showing its age and the service tends to be a bit out of the "fast food" range, but they still put out some solid burgers, hot dogs, and FFs. My favorites are the Chicago Dog, the Carolina Cheeseburger, the Kraut Dog, and their Fries! I also like that you can get a beer.

I love this place! I go for sushi and the half and half! It…read morecan be pretty busy so I try to order ahead of time! They have the numbers on a screen so you know when your food is ready

Mat Jib is one of the "mid" choices in H-Mart Cary's "food court" and I'd probably rank it 2nd,…read morewhich isn't saying much because the only excellent concession here is the #1 ranked Love Bao (Taiwanese food), which I previously reviewed. We tried both sushi rolls and corn dogs in our 3 experiences as a customer at Mat Jib before: 2 for corndogs, 1 for sushi. The sushis are nothing special here; a bit overpriced for their mediocre quality. However, we'd return to Mat Jib for its Korean corndogs. There are 4 kinds of corndogs you can choose from: 1. Potato + Hotdog (no cheese) - $8 2. Half Half (Half mozarella/ half hotdog - $7 3. Only Mozarella - $7 4. Only Hotdog - $6 As you can see, no matter what we choose, there seems to be something lacking depending on your choice. What if I want a full hotdog with cheese with my corndog? "Oh sorry, you can't have that!" What if I also want cheese if I choose the potato + hotdog option? "Oh sorry, that's not one of the choices either!" If you're going to sell a corndog for $7+, why not fill it up more? In our latest visit, we got 1 Half Half corndog to share. I was standing in front of the Mat Jib concession, waiting behind what I thought was a short line. But it turned out that those people were just waiting for their order and the employee standing in front just looked at me without saying a word. I went closer to the cashier, and ordered that Half Half corndog. She asked if I wanted ketchup and mustard placed on top of the corndog or on the side. I said on top. The service in Mat Jib was kind of slow. There were only about 2 to 3 customers waiting before me, and it took about 15 minutes for our corndog to be ready. We got the spicy popcorn chicken from Love Bao 5 minutes earlier than 1 corndog. Ridiculous! Mat Jib shares dining spaces with other food concessions here in H-Mart, so there's nothing special about its ambiance. It can get super crowded here on weekends, so it might be better to just take out a corndog or 2 than wait for vacancy. We didn't have issues finding a couple of seats on a Wednesday evening, however. We enjoyed the mozarella cheesiness of the corndog and how the breading is tasty with the mustard & ketchup. One thing that annoyed us was how the hotdog inside was little since it's half; it was more like a Vienna sausage. Nonetheless, it was the most delicious corndog we've devoured together, a more satisfying choice than Mat Jib's sushi rolls and most of what you can get from other food concessions in H-Mart - Cary. | Overall Score: 3.3/5

Great for a snack! The sausage was juicy, and the bun was fresh. A little more crunch would have…read morebeen perfect.

I really like the place its good and has good food I suggest a brown hot dog with lays original…read morechips and a dr pepper plus I know the owner Jayson service is good it fast and good quality

I went for my first visit and everything was great. Everything. If you love french fries, you need…read moreto try Char Grill. These fries are hot and salty neither too skinny nor too fat. I don't know how they stay so hot! I like french fries but these are next level. When I saw their brownies, I assumed they were premade. I was so wrong; they are delicious and definitely homemade. I had a banana shake and it didn't have any of that artificial banana flavor. You won't be disappointed.

We have gotten Char Grill delivered before but didn't have a chance till today to go inside…read more Char grill has that classic 1950/1960 ambiance with the style of the decor and music. Even the employees uniform reminds me of the vintage style from that time period! There were many places to sit but we decided to take it to go since we were on a time crunch. This location does not have a drive thru so you do need to park and pick up inside. This is the first burger place I have been to where you fill out your order and drop it into the slit for the kitchen crew, very unique! They cooked our food fresh and quickly, I wasn't able to capture pictures of our food in the dark car but it was really good! Beware the fries are on the salty side, so if you do not like salty fries please let them know! Great spot so glad we stopped by!

Regular dog with coleslaw, chili, and sauerkraut... SO good. There are many toppings and the guy…read morewas so nice. It'll be my new lunch spot. He's outside Lowe's everyday

Just a hot dog cart outside Lowe's hardware in Cary, but very good dogs and brats, some good combo…read moredeals, and friendly service that doesn't prompt you for a tip.

Was working in Apex and stopped by Lowe's and see this guy selling hot dogs…read more Unbelievable service Delicious food Great prices

Stopped by today for a quick lunch break from fishing and lord have mercy those hotdogs were so…read moregood! Thank you Carson for you prompt help and kindness... we will be back!!!

Enjoyable but needs more toppings. The sausage was great, but the hot dog felt a bit plain. Adding…read moremore onions and relish would help.

Olsen's catered a great event at Tarboro Brewing Company tonight. Kind service, delicious hot dog…read morewith a huge variety of toppings, and great prices. Would highly recommend!

Gonna make this pretty simple for a simple hot dog joint. The hot dogs are great, and they use all…read morebeef Nathan's franks! There are options for turkey or pork for those that want them, but it is hard to beat a Nathan's hot dog. Especially when the rest of the package is well done. Soft bun that holds up well (would be even nicer if grilled with butter), meaty chili that isn't runny, cole slaw that isn't heavy on mayo or runny, and the aforementioned quality dog. Onion rings are excellent as well, and you can't argue with the price. Customer service was super friendly and fast, A+ If you're looking for a new restaurant, this ain't it. It's a hot dog joint in the simplest terms. The restaurant inside and out is old, very old. The area where you eat and they cook appears clean enough, and the health score is an A. The bathrooms, are in a word, dingy. Old stained fixtures, surfaces, etc. I wouldn't recommend it, and would definitely recommend a cheap reno in there. That said, can't argue with the most important thing, the hot dogs! Keep doing your thing Jimmy's.

I want to start by saying this is not a five star review for a five star type restaurant, this is a…read morefive star hotdog joint. I want you to understand that this used to be a waffle house and it's been transformed into a hotdog eatery. They serve other things like catfish and fried chicken hamburgers. But when a place call itself Jimmy's famous hotdog, I gotta eat the hotdog. I came in. I was greeted by the lady behind the counter. She takes your order, the menu board is on a couple of flat panel TVs, very easy to read. It's obvious that this was once upon a time, a waffle house or a huddle house. The parking lot is kind of shabby the building is a little diver, but I think it fits the area. The new waffle house is up the street near a gas station. This area is near a business park, so it's not exactly a residential or commercial area. On the other side of the interstate, you've got all the usual suspects and plenty of good places to eat. The hotdog, are excellent, and you have a choice. You can have a beef dog, that's what I opted for. You can have the pork and chicken dog, which I avoid. Not that I have anything against pork or chicken. I do like a beef hotdog more. The buns are soft and fluffy. They've been steamed, the hot dog is grilled it taste good. it has mustard, onions, chili, and slaw. I had two of them with some nice crinkle cut fries and a large soda. It was very good and about 10 bucks. I think it was outstanding. I would go again, and now that I have tried them, I certainly will. Next time. I'm in the area.