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    The Dog House

    2.9 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Barbeque
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Michael J.

    I love a good hot dog! My fave is from the Dew Drop Inn in Mobile, AL, so when I run across a place that could make me one, (hot dog, chili, kraut and condiments) I'll try it, as well as something that's their specialty. If you're hungry for a hot dog, these will do if you cannot get elsewhere, but they were mediocre, at best. I'll keep seaching for a better hot dog!

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    Fred B.

    These folks have been around forever, it seems (actually since about 1970), and the chili dogs remain a favorite of ours. There are five locations, 4 in Durham, and a very small location in Hillsborough - none have inside seating, though there is a very limited amount of outside seating in some locations. They offer six or seven specialty dogs, a sausage dog, just added chopped pork BBQ, Brunswick Stew, FFs, Baked Beans, and Fried Apple Turnovers, and they have just added an all beef wiener option - but with this very meaty chili (and they load it on), the screaming neon red Southern style wiener is best, imho. I love the dogs here, and we grabbed a couple on our way through Durham yesterday - as good as ever. Sure do wish they'd setup shop in Greensboro - the Chili Dog Desert of the Southeast.

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    Mary T.

    good dogs with chili....phenomenal fries...so-so apple pies.....solid bar-b-que....that sums it up. it's a bit set back from the road and a wee bit hard to find. walk up or drive up only as there is no indoor seating. not a bad lunch

    Joseph C.

    The good ole standby for hotdogs in the South. I just returned from a trip to my hometown and everytime I am home (which is not often) there are just those certain spots that you must hit to reflect on past culinary memories. Ok maybe culinary is not the word to use when talking about a tasty, sloppy hotdog, but bare with me. I've gone to the Dog House for years when I was living in NC, and since this one is close to my parents house there was no doubt that I had to make a quick trip to increase my carb intake along with other things. I stuck with ordering my usual from back in the days, 2 collies and an ol' yallow. See if you're unfamiliar with the Dog House, each dog is named after a breed or name of dogs. The Collie, comes with slaw and chili, and the Ol Yallow comes with cheese and bacon bits. Dont ask me how they come up with the names, but they know their dogs, thats for sure. Top your order off with an apple turnover and some sweet iced tea and if you're wanting to put on some pounds, you will have done it after eating here. Simple, comfort food at it's best. They do have fries, and barbecue sandwiches and other offerings as well. The Dog House is not a sitdown restaurant, but has a drive-thru window and a walk-up window for service as well. Thanks alot Dog House for still being there when I needed you. It's really too bad they dont deliver.

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    3 months ago

    I don't get it, it is busy all the time the food was not good! There are such better options out there.

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    4 years ago

    Quick and friendly service on Hillsboro Road location.Old Yellows and bulldogs are always hot and yummy.My mama loves this place...

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    This is the 3rd time we have ordered a QUART of chili and received 2/3rds of what we paid for! What a ripoff!

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