Classic no frills burger & hot dog joint in the heart of downtown Salisbury! The staff couldn't be…read morenicer, and you could tell they had several regulars coming in at lunchtime. Note that it's cash only, there's no seating and the menu options are limited (just burgers and dogs, no pickles/lettuce/tomato), but the quality and prices more than make up for it (plus, they know what they do well and they stick to it... nothing wrong with that in my book!). We got two cheeseburgers and walked up the block to have them at Bell Tower Green -- perfect place to enjoy a flawless, thick and juicy burger!!!

Always hits the spot! Prompt and friendly service and the price point is excellent. I always stop…read morewhen I'm in the 704!

It has been years since I last visited this little place, so while I was in the area, I stopped to…read moregrab a burger, not a fan of their chili dog - it's not really chili, more a meatless sauce, a bit like Bill's in Washington NC. I ordered their cheeseburger, and this is a good burger. If you are in the area, grab one, but skip the chili dog and the FF!

I've driven past this little spot almost daily for the past 11 years and have just stopped in this…read moreweek as a suggestion from my husband. Boy, have I been missing out! This looks like a little hole-in the-wall type of place, so I should've known it would be great! We got hotdogs all the way with no onions, I think they called them "regular." We also got fries and drinks. It was about $24 total, which isn't terrible compared to other hotdog places in the area. Everything was served piping hot and the hotdogs I would argue are my favorite of any in the area. They are a red hotdog and the white slaw and chili are almost sweet. It reminds me of the hotdogs I grew up eating at a local drive in restaurant back where I'm from. It is a walk-up stand and you're served at a window but you can take your food back to your car and eat in the air conditioning or take it back home with you. The lady taking orders was managing phone orders and in person orders while fixing drinks and calling customers up to get their food. I loved my visit to this little place and I'm going to definitely keep it in mind for lunches in the near future. Can't wait to go back soon!

I highly recommend!…read more Yesterday for lunch my son and I went and grabbed 3 Franks for $7! They were welcoming. Franks were hot and ready, service was attentive and prompt. I ordered the Frank all they was which includes chili, slaw and mustard subbed mustarded for ketchup. My son had 2 hotdogs with ketchup and we shared a cinnamon sugar pretzel, which was the prefect sweet treat. Ambiance was clean! This was a great quick lunch for us! They have chips and soda options as well. I hope you enjoy your franks as much as we did!

Love the freachos,, I can't wait to go back and try the pickle dogs. Service was great, good…read moreatmosphere. I've already recommended to all my friends.

It's a great place to be to feel welcomed and to eat great food along with talk to great people who…read moreserve you.

This local hamburger shop, which has been open since 2010, was named the best burger in North…read moreCarolina by Reader's Digest in 2021. They offer dine-in and takeout, with a drive-thru available for orders placed by phone or online. Their menu includes traditional diner options such as burgers, chicken/ pork sandwiches, hot dogs, BLTs, house-made chips, fries, onion rings, and ice cream. Their service was amazing, the cashier was incredibly friendly and provided suggestions on what to order. They quoted a 20-25 minute lead time for our order, but it was ready in less than 10 minutes. It came out hot, fresh, and delicious. They offer indoor and outdoor seating, with an indoor/outdoor intercom so you can hear when your order is ready, regardless of where you sit. I ordered their Big Nick Mac, a take on the Big Mac with seasoned fries, house-made thousand-island dressing, lettuce, pickles, diced onions, and cheese. The chili-cheese hot dog and onion rings are also excellent. The cashier suggested adding their locally made pimento cheese to the hot dog, a phenomenal addition to an already delicious hot dog.

I love their food got a livermush and egg yesterday it was great!!! The owner and staff are very…read morefriendly

What a great little hidden gem! I say hidden because if you are not from China Grove, NC or close…read moreby, you've likely never heard of it. I drive in from CLT just for their food. 2 cheeseburgers, 2 hotdogs, a and local fav Cheerwine for under $20? And it's damn good! Same order at any chain restaurant would be $40 easily. It's worth the trip, and I'll keep making it.

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 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.

I love Hot Dog City. It's a great, charming, divey takeout restaurant with 5-star food and service…read more I love getting their veggie dogs with either a side salad or delicious fries. The veggie dogs are never mushy and always have great texture. The veggie chili is amazing, chocked with beans and fresh veggies and seasoned to perfection. They toast the bun, giving it the perfect texture to complement the dog. The slaw is also some of the best I've had, hands down. The salads are always super fresh, with large mounds of veggies on top. They're definitely a great value. But my most recent and favorite discovery is their fries. They're perfectly crispy, served piping hot, and topped with a delicious Middle Eastern seasoning blend that takes them to the next level. I can't even begin to describe them. Just order them. The best part is that the back of house staff are efficient and accurate and the front of the house staff are all warm, welcoming and efficient. Amazing service all around.

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.

Ate at Kermits today for the 1st time in years. As good as I remember it to be! Our server,…read moreFrankie went above and beyond! Extremely friendly service! So glad they're still around!

I've been going to Kermit's since the 70s after the Saturday night races at Bowman Gray, so much…read moreexcitement of meeting up with our friends in the Kermit's parking lot. But honestly I still go back for the hot dogs, it's just something about the mixture of chili, ketchup, hot dog and toasted bun, you know you either want the footlong or two regular size. It's locally owned, it's authentic, and not much has changed since it opened. Kermit's was our first restaurant on the day Covid restrictions were lifted. Wish they still had emplyees that would come out and bring the order to the car but it's so Instagram worthy to go in and pretend the year is 1976.

I came in here for the first time with three friends. I'd driven by many times, and finally for to…read moretry the food. This place is small-ish, but still has decent space for tables. The staff were friendly and bustling. I ordered a basic bacon cheese burger and fries. Both were pretty good. The burgers are juicy and messy, tasty. The fries were nicely seasoned too. I'll definitely come back.

I've never been inside, but the drive-through process is pretty simple! I've always been 2nd or 3rd…read morein line and a worker comes to the car to take my order so it's ready when I arrive at the window. It's definitely made fresh because it's always piping hot! I have tried their chicken fries, mozzarella sticks, and fries and they've been very tasty! The staff is always friendly and the service is good! I try to stop if ever in the area. Great place for a quick, yummy bite to eat.