I'm so sad to hear JJ's is closing. I don't come often just because I don't eat hot dogs like I…read moreused to, but this is near and dear to my heart as someone from Buffalo. Sahlen's hot dogs were my comfort food and they know how to make them right here. Staff is always friendly and I love that they feature a dog of the week with mashups of different toppings. I'm glad they let patrons know about the closure in advance unlike countless other restaurants that have closed suddenly in recent years.

... closed for good on 3/16/25..... food truck & catering only…read more Sucks, they were great!, always loved the specialty dogs.

This was a first time, special request of my parents and it was a hit! All hot dogs hit the mark…read moreand I enjoyed the smoked sausage. It was a DoorDash order so nothing further to share other than I'll be back!

Who doesn't love a good hot dog ? Just left and ordered two coney dogs. Yum !!!! I would come back…read morenext time I'm in Rock hill.

Excellent dog, just like eating on in Grant Park in Chicago. Fries were great too, no sauce needed…read more Service was fast. I will seek them out again!

Have been following these guys around on Instagram for months. Couldn't believe my luck when I saw…read moreon their schedule they would be down the street from my house. Delicious!

When I was first driving up upon this place, I thought I was at the wrong location. Come to find…read moreout, I was at the right spot. Great personalities as well as great hotdog. It's a pop up in a parking lot, not a brick and mortar. Highly recommend. I got two all the way ate them in my car and man. This guy knows how to make a hotdog. Not messy at all.

Welp! I'm in North Carolina and I wanted a slaw dog. This place lived up to the reviews and more! I…read morelove the variety of hot dog & chili options. My daughter doesn't eat beef but because they have turkey options I'm sending her here. Chili....great, slaw...great, buns...great and don't even get me started on the honey bun cake! YUM! Sorry there's no pics but this girl kept going after the first bite. I'm not gonna lie, I'm in town for 3 more days and yup, I'll be back tomorrow. They are good!

A Charlotte institution, Brooks has been serving tasty burgers, hot dogs and fries from a red-brick…read moreroadside kitchen in NoDa since 1973. And their recipe for success is pretty simple: fresh, honestly made food served hot, and with a smile. There's no indoor seating (and not much outdoors, for that matter), limited parking, and no booze, but the chili cheeseburger, served in a wax paper wrap and dripping with greasy flavor, is a quintessential Queen City experience. Service was fast and friendly, and you can enjoy your meal at a covered picnic table or (as we did) in your car. I wouldn't say Brooks makes the city's 'best burger' (much less 'the World's,' as the sign claims), but its homemade goodness will remind you of simpler days, when it was a lot easier to find reliably tasty comfort food at a reasonable price. Definitely worth a visit from anywhere in Charlotte.

This has been a local spot I love for many years! The burgers are great. I like mine just burger…read moreand ketchup, the fresh hamburger patty delicious not buried under a heap of toppings. Yet, Brooks is famous for the chili and the slaw is good. My friend had the smoked sausage sandwich,said it was great. The potato wedge fries are fried crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. This one of my childhood local spots still great food. It is a sandwich shop order at outside window without any real seating but still well worth it

AMAZING food, beautiful textures, would definitely recommend for people who love American cuisine…read more Everyone there had a kind heart and they were easy to make friends with. Hotdog is 10/10. :)

Best Los Angeles style chili burgers, dog, and fries in the South! All made fresh to order.read more

I miss this spot so so so much We've moved from Charlotte, but this used to be my SPOT. Penguin is…read moretruly a Charlotte staple. Hands down one of the top burgers in the city--no question. The happy hour is amazing and actually goes into the evening (a rare win), plus they have specials every single day. You really can't go wrong. Their tenders are also great, but honestly... go for the burgers. And if you can, grab a seat at the bar--that's where it's at. The vibes, the food, the consistency... unmatched. Charlotte friends, don't ever take Penguin for granted. I'll be dreaming about it from afar

BEST FRIED PICKLES of my life!! With ranch on the side (chefs kiss)…read more Server who took my order was incredible!! Burger was okay, kinda mid. I feel like I needed more on it. A little more flavor. Not bad but not the best. Do with that what you will.

Stopped by for a late lunch after flying into the area for the week. Was hungry but it was so late…read morejust needed a nice snack. Up popped Crave. Mid afternoon so place was almost empty and staff were cleaning up. Nice young lady took my order for a chili dog and tots. Well they were out of tots so I deducted a star. On a positive note they had the good ice and Dr Pepper. No fresh brewed tea so another knock. On a positive note they have a beer tap wall. Not sure how it works since it was not beer thirty yet but interesting. Private parking friendly folks and neat decor but please get me some tots spoof you don't have rings lol.

This was so much fun! I was a little sad that their beer wall was broken at the time that I went,…read morebut I'd imagine that if it was working that my friends and I would have a blasting drinking their special beers. The axes aren't incredibly sharp so I wouldn't worry about getting hurt, but they're sharp enough to have a good time throwing! The food was also really yummy. Their hot dogs were filling and the food came out quick. The staff were really helpful at teaching us how to throw the axe properly.

There are nights when you just need your faith rewarded. Tonight, my friends, is that night…read more Out of town we here spending my first night in Charlotte. There are so many choices. Too many choices. Just red something simple, delicious, and contorting. But who? Enter QCBC. It's getting late. I'm hungry. And I want something simple. And honestly, The Alley is really hyper confusing. So I pull into QCBC just looking for a burger and a beer. And dayum!! Did they deliver!!! First...my bartender comes in super cool. She explains the menu and recommends a beer. I keep it simple...the QCBC Burger with provolone and fries. She recommends the Kolsch. I'm in!! Long story short...perfection!!! The burger is cooked exact to spec. The fries are crispy, seasoned and delicious, and the beer is a pitch-perfect match. Faith restored!!! I was skeptical going in. Walking out...full, happy, and looking forward to the next time I can settle up to the bar and enjoy another perfect burger and a beer experience. Seriously kids...hit it out of the park!!!

Visited here for some food and drinks before a show at the Knight Theatre. It was great! Very cozy,…read morefelt like a neighborhood spot. Service was wonderful and friendly and food came quick. I got the poutine, which was solid, and my aunt got a burger. It wasn't life changing, but it was good and I was thrilled to be able to have basically anything on the menu because they confirmed my allergies (seafood and nuts) were not a concern here at all. Will absolutely be back!

Today I happened upon a Crave Hot Dogs and Beer. They have a vast menu with a ton of options. My…read morefriend and I stopped in for a snack. We got a chili cheese dog with fries. They both were tasty. The hot dog was big and juicy and well dressed. They air fry all their traditionally fried. That's probably my only complaint. I prefer fried food to be fried in oil, but that's my preference. We also tried the brisket and pulled chicken (sorry I forgot to take a picture). They were also good. Everything was served hot and fresh. I'm a condiment girl and they have five bbq sauces: Original, Mississippi, Kansas, Memphis, and Sweet and Tangy. We actually liked all of them between the two of us. Here are a few more highlights and reasons for you to stop in and check them out. 1. Plenty of parking including a ramp for accessibility. 2. They have Ax Throwing. It's not traditional axe throwing, they use a screen. They also have other fun games including Tic-Tac-Toe and a Candy Crush like game. It's also affordable. It was $10 per person/hr. We stopped in on a Monday afternoon before 5:00pm. 3. They have a few fun things on their menu including corn nuggets, fried pickles, pineapple upside down cake, and a sampler where you can try a little bit of everything. 4. The staff (Ron and Shawn) was very friendly and thoroughly explained the menu. They also chatted with us since they were not too busy and made sure we had all we needed to enjoy our meal. 5. They have over 20 taps with a variety of beer. They also have beer specials during football season. Stop in and visit Crave for a taste of Carolina and a little family fun.

I didn't not eat at their restaurant. Their food truck came to a event in my nearest city. Customer…read moreservice was amazing. Answered all the questions. Ambiance was nice and they did have samples of their popular dishes. I order the brisket Sammy which has sliced brisket, Kansas BBQ sauce, coleslaw and pickles (which i didn't add). Sammy was perfect. Brisket was easy pull apart and they don't skimp on slaw and sauce. Need to return to try more items, but today's choice was a 10/10.