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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.

House made rings

Charheel, baaaabbbyyyyy!

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Hot Dog Depot

4.5(104 reviews)

28.4 mi

I ordered a plain hotdog on a bun with an order of onion rings. Was very good. No complaints. The…read moreonion rings were delicious as well.!

I have written an earlier review ,last year and it wasn't very flattering . So I revisited twice in…read morethe last two weeks: Well they finally have an " A" Team at this location. Friendly/Professional & Polite:) Food was Hot and fresh . A very pleasant experience from placing my order to the pick up window. Will highly recommend to everyone .Yum Yum ...

When you see this sign STOP!

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Try the Hot Honey Brat = Flavor + a little sweet heat ( from local Jackson Family Honey)

A Little Taste Of Chicago

4.6(24 reviews)

7.3 mi•University City

I'm not exactly sure who helped me out today when I had heat exhaustion at the Greensboro 250 Fun…read moreFourth, but my family and I, from the bottom of our hearts appreciate and thank everyone who saved me today. I apologize if my incident cost you customers due to all of the EMT around the food truck. My family and I are trying to figure out who helped me to send a thank you card. I did manage to try the vegan fries and they were 10/10! Once again, thank you for your kindness and generosity today! God Bless!

The food is so amazing! I didn't even take a picture in the beginning it smelled so good and it…read moretaste just as equally good. I just dug it. I can't wait to try them when they are at another location. They are truly amazing. Wings were fried perfectly. The sauce is amazing. Very tasty the fries I mean whatever they see with oh my God so good.

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Mojo's Famous Hot Dogs

4.6(34 reviews)

2.1 mi•Derita

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!

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Brooks Sandwich House

4.4(274 reviews)

4.9 mi•NoDa

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.

No trip to Charlotte is complete without a stop at one of our favorite spots--Brooks' Sandwich…read moreHouse. There's a reason this place is a true Charlotte institution. I crave their chili dogs--fully loaded, of course. That famous chili recipe? Absolutely unmatched. Don't sleep on the crispy potato wedges either--they're the perfect sidekick. And if hot dogs aren't your thing, no worries--they also make a killer chili cheeseburger, or you can try their fried bologna or fish sandwich. It's a no-frills kind of place, and that's part of the charm. Grab your lunch and eat at the shaded stand-up area outside, or post up in your car for the full experience. Heads up--it's cash only, but don't worry, there's an ATM on-site if you need it. Everyone is always so nice and helpful as well! Simple, iconic, and always worth the stop.

Outside ordering area.

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Outside

CHUBZ Famous Chiliburgers

4.4(381 reviews)

8.9 mi

I got the deluxe burger with the fries and a hotdog combo. Also comes with a drink, make sure to…read moreread the menu because I thought my burger was a double but it was a single which turned out to be plenty with all the other food I had. The customer service is always great here. You don't have to wait long for your food and they make sure everything is straight once you receive your food.

Chubz Famous Chili Burgers - Uber Eats Wow…read more... REALLY GOOD FOOD! Chili dog, chili burger, slaw, onion rings. Everything arrived hot, excellent portions, great combination of flavors/ingredients. I loved the coleslaw. It was more creamy and sweet than it was vinegar and tart. I really enjoyed it, reminded me of back home how my mom used to make coleslaw. That hot dog was not a skinny scrawny one either, a really good portion. The burger was very generous, perfectly cooked, enough of all the different layered ingredients - it wasn't overpowering, the flavors just complimented each other. The onion rings were excellent! Homemade as you can tell from the pictures, they will heat up nicely in the air fryer tomorrow when I have lunch. It was my first time ordering, and I definitely will order from them again! For me. It was one of the better burgers I've ever had!

The counter and dining area

Famous Chili Cheese Fries

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GRILL COOKS

Penguin Drive In

3.9(206 reviews)

7.4 mi•Dilworth

Locally owned & operated

Sports on TV

We were out of town looking for somewhere to eat within a vicinity of us visiting Charlotte for my…read moredaughter's birthday. The penguin Drive showed up on our best rated places near me. They did not miss at all. The food was amazing. The fried pickles were greatly cooked and also crispy and flavorful my wife has never ordered a cheeseburger when going ou.t But the bartender suggestion she try it- and my wife was ecstatic when she took a bite. ( loved every bite, especially the fries ) The manager on duty, Jonathan was very helpful and was from my area which was an hour and a half away from Charlotte -Winston Salem/Clemmons area. The crew was super friendly- Loved the atmosphere and the chairs at the bar he suggested was super comfortable. My next visit to Charlotte I will be stopping by again, for sure!!

The music here was easily the highlight of the visit--Billy Joel, Otis Redding, Katy Perry, Bruno…read moreMars, and Sir Elton John had me grooving while waiting for my food! The servers were also very nice and friendly. However, a few things held the experience back: Atmosphere & Layout: First, don't let the name fool you--it's not actually a drive-in. Walking into the lobby, I was hit with a stale, dank, musty smell, which seemed to be coming from the restrooms located right at the front entrance. The waiting bench was cluttered with high piles of boxes, which didn't make the best first impression, and the hand towel dispenser in the ladies' room was out of order. The Food: I paid $11 for five skinny, dry wings paired with a watery blue cheese dressing. For "jumbo" wings, they were pretty mid. The menu overall feels like it could use an upgrade (Bad Daddy's Burgers right across the street sets a much better benchmark for this type of casual spot burger). The staff and the playlist were fun, but between the lacking atmosphere and disappointing food, it falls right in the middle for me.

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Tuna and Avocado

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ

3.8(153 reviews)

8.3 mi

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.

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Queen City Bites & Crafts

4.3(200 reviews)

5.6 mi•Uptown

Black bean burger was large and super tasty, the fried pickles were thickly coated and tasted…read moredelicious! Fries were crispy and yummy as well!

Hubby wanted to go to a "pub" for a burger. So we came here before heading to the amusement park…read more He ordered the Kickstarter burger with bacon and egg and he said it was really good. It hit the spot for his burger craving. I had the chicken Parm sandwich and it too was pretty tasty.

Bar from the back

Amazing pimento cheese bacon burger

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View from the side of dining room

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ

3.5(103 reviews)

9.6 mi•Cotswold

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.

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Eno U.

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2 years ago

have never experienced worse customer service than at the Cook Out on 4333 Sunset Rd, Charlotte, NC. Every single time I go, the staff is rude, rushed, and completely careless about getting orders right. They act like customers are an inconvenience, rushing people through the drive-thru only to mess up the order and leave you with food you didn't even ask for. It's clear that customer service is not a priority here--there's no courtesy, no patience, and absolutely no accountability for their mistakes. If you ask a question or try to clarify your order, you're met with attitude and eye-rolling, as if expecting basic competence is too much to ask. Management needs to seriously step in and fix this location, or they're going to keep driving customers away. If you want fast food with terrible service, incorrect orders, and employees who couldn't care less, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere. read more

Enobong U.

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1

0

2 years ago

have never experienced worse customer service than at the Cook Out on 4333 Sunset Rd, Charlotte, NC. Every single time I go, the staff is rude, rushed, and completely careless about getting orders right. They act like customers are an inconvenience, rushing people through the drive-thru only to mess up the order and leave you with food you didn't even ask for. It's clear that customer service is not a priority here--there's no courtesy, no patience, and absolutely no accountability for their mistakes. If you ask a question or try to clarify your order, you're met with attitude and eye-rolling, as if expecting basic competence is too much to ask. Management needs to seriously step in and fix this location, or they're going to keep driving customers away. If you want fast food with terrible service, incorrect orders, and employees who couldn't care less, then this is the place for you. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere. read more

Sadie N.

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11 years ago

Love cook out, but the one on sunset road stinks. The last five times or so we've went they have messed up our orders completely. Costumer service needs some work. A bunch of teenage employees goofing off. read more

Greg J.

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21

1

8 years ago

The food here SUCKS. Management are a bunch of jerks. They could care less about your complaints. Avoid this store!!!

Khalaf I.

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10

2 years ago

Its pretty sad and terrible but if late night munchies hit you have not choice but to eat

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This location does a good job on the food. But the poor girl taking your money at the drive-thru…read morehas no math skills at all. Sad.

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