Great taste, but too messy. Loved the flavors, but the toppings kept falling off. Still, one of the…read morebetter hot dogs I've had!

if one is as into seeking great hot dogs as I am, one goes where ever the trail leads - even to the…read morefront of a Lowe's Home Improvements store in Cary, and this trip was definitely worthwhile.. There Jim Rivers has been setting up his steel hot dog stand for nearly 14 years now, and is there almost everyday beginning at 11:30 - he misses some days because he also sets up at the North Carolina State Fair each year. He steams his weiners - Red Hots (neon red Southern weiner)for $1,50, Nathans All Beef for $2.00, Jalapeno (with the pepper already in the weiner) for $2.50, and a Sausage dog, also for $2.50. His toppings(whatever you want at no additional charge) include mustard, ketchup (ugh!), chili, onions, slaw, mayo (double ugh!), cheese, sauerraut, red onion (foo foo), and relish (we get visitors from the far north). The Red Hot is your basic Southern Chili dog with a weiner of questionable parentage, chile, onions and/or slaw, on a nice, soft bun. This is a very good hot dog. The chili is not home made since the All Knowing, All Seeing Wake County government has decided that only brick and mortar restaurants can prepare such items in their duly and regularly inspected kitchens - this apparently is true even if the rating is not particularly good. Jim uses Patterson's Grand Slam All Beef Chili, which is available in 5 pound tubs or #10 cans. This is very good commercially prepared chili, right up there with Matinee brand used by Allen & Son in Chapel Hill. The Nathan's All Beef hot dog with chili, mustard, and Jim's slaw is an outstanding slaw dog - one of the best I've tried, and I've tried more than a few. The quality of the weiner reals comes thru, and is very well showcased by the soft bun, tasty chili, and not too sweet mayo based slaw. On my next visit, I'll try the Jalapeno dog and the Sausage dog instead of the All Beef - well, probably in addition too it. Jim is friendly and personable, the service is quick, the pricing reasonable - there is no seating available, but sitting in an airconditioned auto munching several dogs ain't at all bad.

It was my first time experiencing this food truck. They were part of the Jamestown 4th of July…read morefestivities, offering free lunch to those who came out early. The staff was friendly and welcoming, turning out burgers and dogs as quickly as people ordered them. I got a burger, with a bag of chips and Coke. The burger tasted good, but was very basic, just a plain burger, no cheese, and only a few condiment options to pick from on the side. Based on the flavor of the burger and other reviews, I'm certainly looking forward to catching up with this truck again though!

The food here is so amazing! Customer service is always on point! I never really have a complaint…read moreunless they run out of that good lemonade lol. You get great portion sizes that will keep you full for a while.

I tired the veggie fries. I didn't know what to expect cause this was my first time here and my…read morefirst time ever trying veggie fries. And let me let tell you something!! It will not be my last! I'm in love with the veggie fries! The order took some time, my husband also ordered the Philly cheesesteak which was freaking amazing. I must say it's the best I've tasted in Winston and I'm born and raised here. Trust me I will be back for my veggie fries!! Oh and that strawberry lemonade!!!

This is exactly the kind of locally owned and operated spot I love to support by visiting…read moreregularly. This place is a bit off the beaten path, has seen much better days inside and out, but the broad menu and the hot dogs draw folks. Lise and Feras Alfares opened this spot in 2008, after operating a Mr. Softee truck for number of years in the neighborhood. The menu is centered on hot dogs and burgers, but is really broad, offering a large variety of deli sandwiches, hoagies, gyro, veggie options, quesadillas, nachos, flounder and shrimp plates, plenty of turkey choices, and several dozen toppings and condiments! I have tried hot dogs, burgers, sausages, nachos, and several deli sandwiches - there was nothing that I didn't like, but for me it all about the hot dogs. The ones here are almost at the level of PB's.

The food is unbeatable and service is 5 star!!! Old Skool Southern charm ambiance well worth a long…read moredrive!!! Get anything "Rollie" as that is the bigger and deluxe version that comes with fries as well!!!

Food was good Wait Staff friendly enjoyed my visit to this…read morehole in the wall find. 02/2026

My favorite lunch quick grab on my run on errands any given Saturday or Sunday. Make sure you try…read morethe spicy sausage plain, my topping choice just speaks to how good it is. And they're very friendly everytime even when I have came at the last minute to order. The fresh lemonade is always a good add on as well. They are typically located at Lowe's Thursday 11-4. Make aye you stop by.

Best hot dogs around! Now offering lemonade this friendly staff offers options you can't find…read moreanywhere else, this is the go to hot dog spot of the area!

I am sure this place is nostalgic for a lot of people, and as a bit of a hot dog expert, I had to…read morefind out what everyone was talking about. I had occasion to be in Burlington at lunch one day recently, and decided I needed to stop in. Zack's definitely fits that "area establishment" vibe, and people were coming in and out quickly... now I see why. They get you moving fast! I share John C's thoughts: Within about 15 seconds, a gentleman asked what we wanted. We had barely gotten the menu out when he said, "We have hamburgers and hot dogs. Hot dogs come with chili, onions, and slaw." Unlike John C I opted for chili cheese fries, because I am a glutton for punishment, but otherwise, got the hot dogs the same way, but add cheese. Food was out in a flash, and like John, i kind of wish more care was put into it to up the quality. I don't need my stuff lightning fast. Anyhow, just to be honest, I didn't care for the overall flavor of anything in particular. The hot dog franks and bun were pretty average, no toasting or buttering, frank was barely warm. The chili was HEAVY on cumin and pretty much overpowered everything, including the cheese. Chili cheese fries were a bit better, you could kind of thin out the chili and bring more balance to the cheese sauce. I ate these with a fork. I think if I visited again, I would go the burger route and get these for my chili cheese fix. Overall, I am glad to try an area staple, but it just wasn't my thing. At a place like this, there is surely a regular fan base that likes it exactly how it is, and I would never want to change that. Do your thing for them, it just wasn't my thing!

It had been almost a year since i was last at this hot dog joint, one of my very favorites! Zack's…read morebegan in 1928, moved into this location in 1977. The grandson of the original owner sold the business in 2021, after of 80 years of ownership by the same family. Things have changes some, there is not the cozy feel of a family spot, none of the wait staffs that had been there for years remain, the replacement are mainly young and a bit distracted. The three main components that made the hot dog here great generally remain - great chili, soft buns, and Zack's made in house hot sauce. The dogs on this visit were very good, but I will get them to go in the future.

It's cute, clean and welcoming. The grilled cheese and thickly-sized ham sandwich was great! The…read morepotato salad was delicious. The grilled chicken was much too salty but very moist. So, simple fix. I scraped the spicy, salty rub off and enjoyed a great dinner.

Such a nice little diner to stop in instead of giving your money to Chick-fil-a while on the road…read more We both had the cheeseburger (I had bacon) with watermelon. Our check was $23 including a hefty tip, and it was downright delicious. Burger and fixings were fresh with the best melty cheese. The staff were incredibly nice and the place is clean and homey with a 99 health rating. We saw this joint in Our State magazine, and it is most definitely worth a stop. TIP: They give you a discount for paying with cash.

Mainly a drive thru food stand but with some covered picnic tables. Clean and courteous service…read more They have good food, usually, I order a hotdog, and sometimes I go for something else. The last time I went for a bacon cheeseburger and fries. Nice and tasty.

Pros: Good selection. Great pricing for food quality. Best biscuit & gravy in my opinion. Good…read moreeats. Good outweighs any bad. Always good food here for breakfast or lunch. Con's: Didn't mention egg surcharge anywhere but ended up getting a 3 egg surcharge added. Wait time can be a bit depending on order. Felt a little rushed ordering.