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    The Dog House

    3.1 (26 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    I don't even want to know how many chemical preservatives I ate in the dog on the right (Old Yallow)
    Karl K.

    The Dog House's website boasts that their philosophy is to serve their food "with fast and friendly service...come by any of our stores and see for yourself why The Dog House has the best hot dogs in town." I did. They don't. That is not to say they were bad. They were just decent. Average. And perhaps they are the best hot dogs in Durham. But that would be nothing to boast about. Things did not start off well when I was given disinterested, aloof service in place of the promised fast and friendly service. This set a negative tone, but I kept an open mind. Maybe the dogs would save the day. All the way: the slaw was good, but the chili was pretty bland. I upgraded one to the all beef wiener, which is usually a good decision, but it did not make much of a difference here. It is a lower grade of all beef to the point that their traditional pink dog, one of the tastier ones I have come across, was actually better. German Shepherd: sauerkraut and spicy mustard...it was good but not great. Old Yallow: this one is recommended by Our State Magazine. It is covered in liquid cheese product and bacon bits, and by bacon bits I mean the imitation bacon bits that have no bacon in them. My expectations were pretty low. But I confess that I did enjoy this hot dog. So maybe if you are in the area The Dog House is worth a try, but this will go down as another strike against Our State Magazine's List of top hot dog joints in North Carolina. They just don't belong on any such list.

    I ordered the "Brunswick Stew Plate"
 Had I known they were going to literally put their stew in a styrofoam plate, I may have not....

    guys....this makes no sense. put it in a cup. Never have i ever seen something this absurd in all my life. At best you're serving melted styrofoam to your customers.

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    Ashton S.

    I'm upset I didn't order two hotdogs! So good! Really nice gentleman working there too. Will definitely be back for more hotdogs!

    The Ol' Yellow. Melted cheese, mustard, and bacon bits awesomeness.
    Paul J.

    This might be one of the easiest restaurants to spot. It's a great place to break your diet and comes complete with a drive-thru for this purpose. You can't argue with the prices here. I don't think you can break your pocketbook and go home hungry. In fact, I'm not entirely sure you can break your pocketbook here. While I prefer beef dogs to the pork dogs they serve here, the Ol' Yellow was fantastic and I wish I'd gotten a second one. The dogs don't have a snap to provide texture, but the bacon bits helped combat this significantly. The other dog I picked was a puppy dog, but being plain, the meat just didn't hold up on its own. Also, if you're not a fan of mustard, your menu choices are extremely limited. The apple turnovers are cheap and fantastic. They smell and taste like some treat you'd get at the NC State Fair.

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    King's Sandwich Shop - King's Single Cheeseburger all the way with King Sauce and fries. .

    King's Sandwich Shop

    4.1(169 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Unless you have dietary restrictions that prevent it. Making at least one stop at Kings Sandwich…read moreShop is basically required to consider yourself a citizen of Durham. The staff is always great! They will help you out with the menu and try to do or add what you need so just be open and ask. The portions are also good. I usually get the cheese steak and they load it up generously (see pic). They make up their own fried okra so I recommend that as a side. Sometimes there is a line and a wait around lunchtime and it doesn't have its own parking or really much seating. Most people take their food to go.

    Really good service for a mom & pops type of place. Rustic seating. Ye ole' country style setting…read more I decided to try the chili-slaw hotdog. It had great reviews on a site referring to the best hotdogs in NC. I couldn't make up my mind between the beef or pork, so I got one of both. The red dog wasn't bad, but the texture did not suit my tastes. The pork dog was bangin' y'all! I had them both dressed all the way. The onion rings were stupidly delicious The couple sitting next to me had the Shrimp Po'boy. They shredded that bad boy like it was their last meal ...said it was loaded down and also hitting in all the right places'! It was a beautiful day for outside seating and they have a canopy overhead as well. So...there ya go. Thumbs up folks!

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    Traditional King's Hot Dog - All the way

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    Bull City Burger and Brewery - Exotic meat special: Camel, Elk and Yak sliders

    Bull City Burger and Brewery

    3.9(1.3k reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    I've been hearing about this Bull City Burger spot for over two months, (noted for their tasty…read moregrass-fed beef) and in watching the reviews -- I figured that the experience should be very pleasant; to the eyes and the palate. I was hoping I would not be disappointed. Downtown Durham on Parrish Street I do believe. I went there midday and there was a sparse lunch crowd already seated when I arrived. The warmly lit space presents nice aesthetic as you walk into the restaurant. A very chill and comfortable atmosphere. I love the bar and the mirrored wall nestled behind it. The spot is pretty laidback and very clean, but has a bit of a rustic nuance to it as well. I like that. The serving staff were extremely nice and helpful towards advising me in making my selection -- with me being a first-timer and all. I kept it simple...I chose the Classic Burger (pink) with pepper jack cheese, bacon marmalade, and as a side, I had to go with the Dirty Fries -- 'cause that's how I roll y'all. About the food: I have to say, the burger was staunchly built and crafted with artistry. Nice and tall with a seriously tasty bun encapsulating everything. Perfectly well-seasoned meat and the first bite was simply delightful. I noticed as I got towards the center of the meat, it was bit less juicy than the surrounding parts of the burger, but nevertheless still tasty. My Dirty Fries were delicious In the end; the experience as a whole was quite delightful and I would definitely like to go there again -- perhaps try a different burger to expand upon my experience with this place. Gotta try out That Bar y'all! I do recommend it for those who haven't had a chance to go by there to check it out.

    I'm going to open by saying that the fun and humor of this restaurant is amazing. The interior is…read morenice and vibrant, with a perfect mix of minimalist and maximalist designs in the building (especially with the brewery apparatus being visible--which is awesome!!). Even before me an my party entered we could hear music playing from the building, which kept the vibes up! Moving onto the food, a certain menu item caught my eye. Something that I'm legally obligated to keep quiet about... but let tell you- this burger was Gooood. This "Signature Secret Burger" was rather unique, as it was like you took a pretty simple egg burger, and just ramped it up. My initial thought when I first tried it was that it was a burger squared, the mystery ingredients amplified the flavor to make such a savory meal. It wasn't to overbearing like many other burger places that I've visited, not immediately making me feel fat and full after taking a few bites. Our party also ordered a whole quart of fries, and they were SO GOOD!!! I'm a sucker for good fries, and you knocked this out of the park! Your fry soft was nice and mellow and complimented the fries perfectly. (And even afterwards, the fries warmed up really well and were still Really freakin' good!) Finally, during my visit, their anniversary event (Happy 15th By The Way ) and they were offering FREE DESSERT for someone who happened to sit in a randomly chosen seat. And by the luck of the gods my little brother found his way onto the seat! It was just really awesome to see a restaurant doing such awesome things for their birthday, y'don't see that every day! Overall, this place is definitely a place to stop by if you're in Durham. If you're in the area visit IMMEDIATELY if you love good fun food!

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    Bull City Burger and Brewery - Duck FRITES - shoestring taters fried in peanut oil and finished in duck fat

    Duck FRITES - shoestring taters fried in peanut oil and finished in duck fat

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    Nosh - Bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on sunflower bread with pimento cheese - @lifewithhanny

    Nosh

    3.9(274 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    We stopped in for a quick bite before heading over to Duke for an afternoon tour. The venue is…read moresmall and quaint with some great decor and rooftop / patio seating as well as indoor. Service was quick and delightful. I felt embraced and a part of the town immediately thanks to the hospitality of the Nosh team. We all had bacon cheese burgers - all excellent! Burgers were cooked perfectly and juicy! The homemade chips were a nice surprise and were fantastic dipping in some ranch dressing. All in all a solid visit, perfect menu variety, and a fun and welcoming environment....check it out!

    A group of us visited this restaurant after our 5K as part of a birthday celebration. The staff was…read morevery courteous and friendly. They answered our questions and provided recommendations upon request. We had a large group, so it was taking a while for all of the food to be ready. I decided to just get a raspberry white chocolate scone and a greena colada so that I didn't have to wait a very long time to eat. We enjoyed sitting upstairs where we could all sit together and watch the scenery while eating. The kids loved the space, and it also provided us with some privacy for our birthday celebration. The scone was very good. I was a bit disappointed with the smoothie, though. I was expecting it to be flavorful and naturally sweet due to the mangoes and pineapple as well as the honey that was supposed to be added, but it was quite bland and not flavorful at all. Everyone else seemed to have enjoyed their food.

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