Solid BBQ, good prices…read more Needed some Carolina BBQ for takeout and they had a nice family meal that was more than enough to feed four people. In fact, there were enough left overs for another round. Their service was quick, and the chopped pork was solid. The fried chicken was also good. The mac and cheese was nice and creamy, and the coleslaw was not too watery. I definitely recommend them for feeding a crowd at an economical cost.

Soulless, more like bland school cafeteria food by a unmotivated staff…read more Quite a stale environment- just a white bashed room with barely any decor. Service is standard but very minimal. All of the former could be totally ignored if the meat was tender, juicy and bursting with life and meaty goodness- but even that too didn't deliver, the chopped pork is bland, uniformally pulpy, and shoddy, their sides are standard enough but it's more like bad elementary school lunch kind of soullessly bad. Usually like most people standard experiences are just not written by me but the meat and vibe here is so much on the lower end that it warrant a write up. You can find better alts.

Al's signature cheeseburger is a really awesome burger. Everything tasted super fresh, and the meat…read moreis top quality, med rare temp. It's been named best cheeseburger in America according to Food and Wine and I agree! Delicious. The rosemary crinkle fries are crispy, and full of flavor. Perfect for sitting outside at Southern Village.

I'd been wanting to try Al's for two years and on a Saturday night while doing grocery deliveries,…read moreI made a stop. Even though there was a lawn concert going on, which meant it was going to be crowded, I managed to parallel park on a side street. The inside is incredibly small, maybe 7 or 8 indoor tables and a counter against the wall with 6 or 7 barstools. They do have some covered seating outside though. I ordered a double classic burger, medium. I never expected that it would take 30 minutes, but it did. With a drink, my total was about $21. So since I would have to wait longer than I anticipated, I got an Arnold Palmer and walked around the area for a while. Alcohol is available if you want. Draft beer, canned beer, bottled beer. I think they had some seltzer as well, but not totally sure about that one. Once I came back from walking around the horseshoe, I grabbed a stool. I liked the wall decor with the license plates from various states. The staff brough the burger to me and I have to say it was quite big, especially since I spent the $4 for an extra patty. The burger was closer to medium well, it was mostly gray inside, but it was still juicy and that's all I really cared about. American cheese was decently melted. The potato roll was wonderful. Veggie toppings were fresh, which I always appreciate. I Though the wait was rough, it was a tasty burger. I might have to try the smashburger one of these days. Or the turkey burger, that looked really good too.

Sup Dogs is hot dog heaven, full stop…read more If you love a creative, loaded, over-the-top hot dog, this is your place. The Firehouse Dog is a must -- bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right kick. The cheesy jalapeño dog is everything it should be: melty, spicy, messy in the best way. And the taco dog? Somehow ridiculous and incredible at the same time. The fries are crispy, seasoned, and absolutely addictive, but let's talk about the real stars: the sauces. There are so many good ones that choosing becomes the hardest part of the visit. Drizzle, dip, smother -- you literally cannot go wrong. Even the buns deserve love -- soft, toasted just right, and strong enough to hold up to all that delicious chaos. Everything here is done right, from the flavors to the quality to the fun vibe. Sup Dogs is one of those places that makes you excited to come back before you've even finished eating. Five stars, no debate.

Sup Dogs was a big disappointment. We arrived on game day but early enough in the day that they…read morewere steady but not super busy. It was freezing today outside and we were seated by the door. Everything was fine until the hostess propped the door open. They left the door wide open and everyone in the front seating area was miserable. I asked if they could please close it and I was told no. They said the hostess stands by the door on game days. So they really don't care if their customers are comfortable or not. That says a lot. They certainly could've made adjustments given the cold and windy day. But our waitress was kind enough to move us when a table opened up in the back. That was a big relief and much more comfortable. Now to their food. The bacon cheese fries were great but didn't have bacon so we had to get them to bring back to sprinkle on top. The ranch was excellent and we all liked the app. My youngest got a grilled cheese which he enjoyed. My oldest got a burger which he said was okay, but nothing special. But the real disappointment comes in with the hot dogs. My first dog was cold, like unappetizingly cold. The waitress was very nice and took care of it immediately. However, the second dog came out almost immediately. If you like a boiled hot dog that's reheated in a microwave, you'll like their hot dogs. But I want a quality grilled hot dog. We'll stick to our ol' faithful CH burger joint from here on out. And I hope next time your customers are extremely uncomfortable on a freezing day sitting right next to the open door, you exercise some courtesy and close the door next time.

I love this food truck! I got the #3, the wurst, fries, and brussel sprouts. OH MAN THE SPROUTS ARE…read moreAMAZING. The wurst tasted like it was cooked with beer, and the #3 had cream cheese and pepper jelly. Seriously, nothing to not like. The food was great, the service was great, the price was great. Highly recommend trying this if you see it around.

Cute truck and friendly staff. They have a wide variety of interesting hot dog styles. I enjoyed…read morethe banh mi dog and fried Brussels sprouts side dish. There are good vegetarian options, including all the side dishes. They have veggie dogs.

Buns vs Als has always been the debate of the best burger spot on Franklin St. And my vote has…read morealways been Buns. I love their unique ingredients and generous portions. Out of their signature burgers, I've tried the chorizo, the jalapeno-pimento cheese burger, and the goat cheese burger, all delicious. The restaurant itself is homely and welcoming. Service is timely and amiable. Their loaded fries are also always a staple. Another plus is that they're open very late, meaning I can count on buns to satisfy many late-night cravings. Eating at Buns overall guarantees a unique flavor experience every time I visit, which is why I regard it so highly out of all the other burger spots in the Chapel Hill area.

Wanted a juicy burger and shake and this place delivered. I had the Brie burger and it was TO DIE…read moreFOR. No wait in line for a Friday evening. Will definitely be back.

Hunter was awesome with helping us with our order!!!!! Very helpful!!!!…read more Thankyou We will definitely be back again

We've been coming here since day one and the quality of service and their food is still top notch!!…read more We usually make a point to come here on Tuesday's when it rib day, but tonight we felt like their pork sandwiches. I got the Lolo's pulled pork. The sandwich is so big. I swear it's at least a half pound of delicious pork. I also got the corn casserole and my spouse got a side salad that she enjoyed. Bottom line, they knock it out of the park every time.

we stopped by for lunch on a saturday and had a great experience overall…read more we ordered the garlic parmesan thighs, honey mustard thighs, sweet thai coconut chili wings, and a full order of plain waffle fries. the waffle fries were easily the highlight for me. they're simple, crispy, well salted, and honestly up there with mcdonald's fries. the chicken pieces were huge, and we ended up taking leftovers home. i loved how crispy the skin was, especially on the garlic parmesan thighs. my biggest complaint was that the meat itself wasn't as tender and juicy as i expected. the garlic parmesan also had large cracked peppercorns throughout, which wasn't my favorite, so i probably wouldn't order that flavor again. the honey mustard wasn't really for me. it tasted like the chicken had been coated in a lot of honey mustard dressing. i preferred the sweet thai coconut chili wings by a good margin. the prices were very reasonable for the portion sizes. the restaurant has a colorful, family-friendly atmosphere with fun decor, including kids' artwork on one wall and tie-dye merch for sale. our server was attentive, the restroom was clean, and everything felt well maintained. we parked a few streets away, but it wasn't difficult to find street parking.

I wanted to give Heavenly Buffalo after hearing about their dry buffalo rub. I've only had the…read moresaucy variant, so I was curious to taste the difference. I ordered the chicken thighs, which I prefer over wings, because of their size; however, I was sorely disappointed when I got the order. Shrinkflation is real, as the thighs were the size of wings I've gotten from other restaurants. The dry rub flavor was good, but the chicken was hard to eat. The chicken must have been in the fryer for too long, since the meat was tough and dry. Pros: Flavors are good. Cons: Chicken size, cooking time, and portion could use some work. I felt like I was eating Cornish hen or a smaller chicken breed.

We stopped in at 7pm on a Friday night and it was dead inside the food was pretty good though and…read moreservice was quick due to us being the literal only patrons there. Over all it was reminiscent of places we have in Texas but we had a great dinner so no complaints from us. I got the Fergie burger and husband got the brisket sandwich

This was our first trip to North Carolina and we wanted to try North Carolina BBQ. So, we ordered…read moretakeout while visiting Durham. I'm leaving 2 stars in case this may have been an off night, and for this review not to be dismissed as one of those "I only left one star because I couldn't leave zero" posts that even I usually ignore. But with the amount of issues, this could easily be justified as a one-star review. When I arrived around 6:45-7:00 p.m. on a weeknight, the restaurant was completely empty. I didn't think much of it at the time, but afterward this seemed unusual for a barbecue restaurant in a state known for its BBQ. The first real issue was that one of our two-meat dinners was missing one of the meats. Next was that the brisket was extremely dry, even when soaked in barbecue sauce by them, and even more sauce added by me. The ribs had an acrid smoke flavor and a smell that resembled the odor more of cigarette smoke than even liquid smoke. I'm not accusing the cooks of smoking in the kitchen. In fact, research tells me, "An unpleasant, ashtray-like smell can come from dirty smoke (a poorly managed fire), excessive creosote, or meat that sat too long." With how empty the restaurant was, it could very well have been the latter. Sides: My son's fries were also missing. The sweet potato fries were significantly undercooked. The hush puppies' outer layer was a bit more solid than I'm used to, and several of us could not take more than one bite. However, this could have been due to personal taste. The potato salad and mac and cheese were just okay, but that could also be personal taste. We're the type of people that try to convince ourselves something is better than it actually is, which is why I sat on writing this until the day after. This is also why I'm not even going to attempt to ask for a refund. I don't see us ever going back to that area, nor that restaurant. I'm generally not a picky eater, but this was one of the few times where I could not take more than a few bites of anything. We were really looking forward to trying NC BBQ in NC, so this was a disappointing experience.