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    Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ

    3.8 (153 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Poor excuse for "fried pickles"  Clearly were baked, not crispy and just gross overall.
    Greg J.

    Gas station hot dogs, canned toppings, microwave BBQ. Employees would barely speak. Mumbled something about ranch when my wife ordered the fried pickles (took a minute to realize he was telling us they were out of ranch) Pickles weren't fried, but over baked, so soggy and dry with a few crunchy burn spots. Tater tots were the only thing decent here but could get them from the freezer section of the grocery store. Asked for ketchup and employee said it was on the table, which the only bottle was on the only other occupied table in the restaurant. Definitely do not recommend and will not return.

    Angelita B.

    You dont have to be a five star resteraunt for me to give you 5 stars if you..1) Have a nice and clean facility...2) Have clean and friendly employees...3) Have good and delicious food. This resteraunt meets all my expeactations and more. Thanks Tonya and Josh!!! You guys and your resteraunt are amazing!!!

    Janelle B.

    I was craving a hot dog and saw crave served them. Thank God I stopped because they did not disappoint. I ordered two Carolina dogs and enjoyed both of them. They have other things on the menu I will try when I go back,

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    Elaina M.

    Interesting concept. Hot Dogs. BBQ. Now add some flair with toppings to both and you have Crave! The restaurant was clean. Plenty of seating. A small "lounge type" area towards the back with lounge seating and a few board games you could play. Odd for a Hot Dog place, but okay. You order at the front counter where a menu hangs on the wall. The very KIND and FRIENDLY staff we encountered will give you a number to take to your table once you've ordered. All our food was delicious. There is a refill soda station and beer you can pour yourself off a tap wall. Had a great experience. Would definitely go back.

    My Mommy out with me to have a beer & hot dog
    Veleria L.

    The hot dogs here are SO GOOD! All beef and made fresh! They have games at the tables and a beer wall! The beer wall has a large selection of beer and you can do your own pour and go back as often as you want! This is a must stop in spot if you want a great hot dog and tots!

    Davis P.

    My wife is a big hot dog lover. And this place has a huge billboard right before our exit. So we decided to check them out. The location is nicely tucked away from the main Concord Mills Mall traffic. Yet, parking is a little tight as there are multiple other restuarants in the same strip. Once you get inside, there is plenty of seating with a little lounge area towards the back. They also offer a variety of alcoholic beverages to try on their self pour tap wall. But the main event is the food. You decibel need to come hungry when visiting this place. I love to eat and eat a lot. Their Mac Bowl almost hurt me. It was FILLED with Mac and Cheese and brisket. You don't understand, they had to tapped the box out was so full. I'm bringing all my guy friends here that think they never get full at restaurants. So good!

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    Vee H.

    My family and I stopped by Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ only to find out that the hot dogs are delicious and made to your order, but that they have so much more! Tacos, brisket, bbq, desserts and more. Durrell was the manager on-site and he treated us like VIP's. We sat down and all of our fresh made to order items were delivered to our table perfectly seasoned, dressed and piping hot. There's so much on the menu to try that we have to make several trips to try it all. Oh yes, don't forget to ask about the specials.

    Melissa H.

    This place has great hotdogs. I got the loaded potato hotdog with baked French fries. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I really liked the massive self serve beer selection they had. Too bad I don't drink beer. Everything was delicious. Next time I am definitely trying the BBQ.

    Cool dude, working hard
    Victoria L.

    Okay, I am going to have to give this place a high rating because simply put.... They seriously rock. First off the place is spotless, and then the menu is vast.... Then the service is excellent! My order was fulfilled quickly and I was waited on with patience, courtesy and my meal was served with care. This place It is a meat lovers paradise. I got my husband a bratwurst and he loved it. It was generously sized and pre grilled. I got his topped with chili and onions. The menu is vast but I settled on the pulled chicken nachos. It is a huge portion and you should plan to eat this right away otherwise the nachos will wilt. I would never order this again for just myself. Two adults could eat this and be full. I would love this in a half size. My husband and I split a toffee cake (which was an unexpected treat). This cake was buttery and moist. No one prepared me for how epic this was. This place has heart. I was moved by the table in memorial of our fallen US Soldiers who have paid the ultimate price for this nation. This place is truly a gem, and wild dogs won't keep me away, but I don't eat beef or pork so I have to deduct half a star because they don't offer turkey or chicken hotdogs. Also, it would've been nice to see the sanitary rating posted somewhere. So four and a half stars.

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    Stacey A.

    Second time here, I'm not a big meat eater but my niece was craving a hot dog 'no pun intended' and I know various family members have loved their dogs. We decided to dine in on a Saturday evening, not too busy. They have 2-4 person tables along the wall, a long bar with 6 stools and an area with more comfortable lounge chairs and small tables. There is one bathroom for women and one for men. By no means dirty. Just needed to be checked on I.e. the dispenser for sanitizer was full but the one for hand soap was not. The workers were hopping so understandable how some of the tables in the dining room needed to be wiped down but important to note. There's four patio tables large enough to seat six. We opted to sit outside because it was cold to us inside. Nice eating area. I had dessert and my niece had two different dogs, fries and a drink. My dessert was really small but good. I'd like to try something different next time. Service was friendly yet intentional. Here's what I mean. They are hustling to get your food to you. No one was lounging around on their phones or having side conversations with one another. Update: 6/17/23 Before I had a chance to post my review we came back! This time the owner was behind the counter. He actually came outside to invite us in because we were lingering lol! Very friendly and welcoming to every person who came in. I see where everyone gets the hustle from. Tables were actively being cleaned. Personable service. Delicious food! This time I had the nacho fog and added jalapeños. Yum! I had my dog plus some of my husbands cheesy Mac dog. The beef hot dogs are 100 percent beef and you can taste that. I also missed last time that they have a beer wall for self serve beer. Beers not my thing but wanted to note it because it may be yours. There is literally something for every family member here so I have to come back with everyone. Right by the mall, Crave is something different. Wonderful service! We watched services being rendered the whole time we were there. Check them out, must try!

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    James S.

    Ever tried grilling and everyone wants something different? Not an issue here. While their loaded hot dogs are the start of the show you can easily get a Mac and cheese bowl,; chicken, pork, or brisket sandwich, or even a salad. The Memphis dog with pork and sweet BBQ sauce had a great combination of flavors. The staff was engaging and the manager consistently had a smile on his face. The restaurant was hosting Sunday Funday with a variety of games ranging from Jenga to Uno. My son had fun playing Uno while we waited for our dogs. The casual environment also has a self serve beer wall. Grab your card and glass at the register and your ready, then tap your card and pour your beer. Prices were about 50 cents per ounce. This is a great place for a casual meal with friends or family when you're in the Highland Creek/Concord Mills area.

    Kids Meal
    Tori P.

    We put in a Take out order on a weekday night. The staff was friendly & our order was ready pretty quickly. I tried the Cheesy Mac dog and the Memphis dog. Both were delicious. Although the meal was a little expensive, it's very filling. Be careful, it can also be a heavy meal. Also, kids eat free on Wednesday (Tater tot's, Mac n cheese, cookie, and caprisun). I will definitely go back for another visit.

    From top to bottom: chili Hot Dog, a Memphis Hot Dog, and a Chicago Hot Dog.
    Rayn B.

    I've passed this place before. I'm glad I stopped in today. The two gentleman that are working there right now were welcoming and great representation of the company. The food was great. I tried three hotdogs: the Memphis, the Chicago and the chili dog. Mannnnnnnnnn! They were good. The ambiance was real chill too. I will be back. I recommend this spot. The two reps are doing great.

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    The food is amazing. Granddaughter had her first hot and loved it. We love the air fried tater tot's and the Mac -n- Cheese is fantastic

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    Wonderful variety on menu. Enjoyed my hot dog with pulled pork bbq very much!!! Wish there was one close to Mint Hill.

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