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    Dairi-O

    4.2 (81 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Nicely bagged
    Fred B.

    If you are looking for a great hot dog, Dairi-o is a solid choice. This company, which has been in operation for 78 years now, has seen its menu gradually expand to included a variety of sandwiches, salads, soup options, and wraps. But the heart of this restaurant chain remains where it began - hot dogs, burgers, and milk shakes. The hot dog remains a clear winner in this area - and there are some very good hot dog houses in the triad, stretching all the way to Burlington to include Zack's! I ordered the Hot Dog Combo, which in retrospect was a mistake - the FF are as plentiful as they are awful - overcooked strands of non-flavor. I got a dog with mustard, chili, and onions and a dog with mustard and sauerkraut. These were, as usual, good hot dogs. This was a nice experience. This is a nice location, with a get in and out that is nice.

    Hand scooped sundae with chocolate peanut butter ice cream, sugar wafers, whipped cream, hot fudge, and a cherry!
    Lindsey B.

    Went for a late night snack and got a hand-scooped sundae. I always get their chocolate peanut butter ice cream and it's TO DIE FOR!! The restaurant is always clean and tidy, and the workers are always kind and helpful. Any food you get will probably be good, but definitely get the ranch, which is also fantastic!

    Sundae and milkshake
    Emily C.

    Very solid choice in fast food. They have a pretty wide range of food, including your typical fast food choices, healthier options like salads, several soups, and even vegetarian options like a black bean burger. I've tried a lot of things here, and have no complaints across the board. My old usual order was the Chicken Souvlaki. It's one of those things that taste more "real" than fast food normally does. Fresh, hearty, involves vegetables. I've also gotten a grilled cheese and tomato soup several times when I want something different. Lately, I've been in a burger mood. The burgers are perfect: not too greasy, but not dry. Buns toasted. A good variety of toppings to choose from. The fries are crispy and well seasoned. I dip them in ranch, which is also very good here -- it has that homemade taste and texture. They have a big dessert menu, and serve anything you'd get in an ice cream shop: floats, sundaes, shakes, banana splits, dipped cones, etc. They serve both hand scooped and soft serve ice cream, and I have never tried one I didn't like. One time, someone was picking up food and accidentally ordered me a banana pudding milkshake instead of the banana split I asked for, and even that was delicious. I thought it sounded disgusting and was mad about the mixup, but I ended up drinking the whole thing. The inside of the restaurant is spacious and clean. In short, Dairi-O coming to Archdale is one of the best things to happen here. Definitely on the pricier end of fast food, but well worth it.

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    LaTasha L.

    This is my fourth time eating at Dairi-O and they NEVER disappoint! The food is high quality and fresh every time. The fish sandwich is my absolute favorite. It takes a little longer than everything else as it is made fresh to order, but it's worth it every time. I do suggest adding condiments such as tartar sauce, cheese, etc. The vibe is friendly and welcoming, like a small town diner with a modern twist. Everyone is friendly and helpful if you have any questions about menu items. Will definitely come back again!

    Apple Crisp Chicken Salad. Lots of large chunks of meat, fruit, veggies.  It was a large salad.
    Tony T.

    Dairi-O First time visit to the restaurant. I was impressed. It's a fast food restaurant, but it seems to be of higher quality than most other chains. I played it safe and ordered a Monster Burger, a strawberry shake and onion rings. My wife had the Apple Crisp Chicken Salad. The burger was very good. The meat had a light texture to it, it seems like it was not overly compressed or handled before putting the patty on the grill. The flavor was good, no special seasonings I could tell, but that's how I like my burgers, lightly seasoned. It made the beef flavor stand out more. Very juicy, but not greasy. The veggies were plentiful and the lettuce was dark green (yes, I had to mention that as most similar restaurants do not have that...just a nice touch). Unfortunately for me, the lettuce started to wilt before I could begin eating it (takeout order). Everything on the burger was very good and high quality including the sesame seed bun. The onion rings are definitely recommended. Large thick slices of onions fried well and not greasy. Just some salt on them and that was enough for me. The strawberry shake was very good. You can see the strawberry pieces (lots of them) in the shake, so the flavor was very pronounced, which was a good thing. They also give you a good amount of food (and quality food) for your money. For the salad, it was large too, with nice sized chunks of apples, chicken and other veggies. My wife mentioned the vinaigrette dressing was nice complement. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and well lit. The staff were very personable and smiled when I arrived and when I received my order. They were also very accommodating in answering my questions, as this was my first time at that chain. I would definitely go there again if I'm in the area. Unfortunately, there are none near where I live...for now at least.

    David S.

    Dairi-O's food is always great and the place was super clean. My main complaint was the large soft serve was much smaller than the other locations do. I specifically stop at Dairi-O all the time for the purpose of soft serve and would love if the large size got bigger to compare to other locations. I was also disappointed with the amount of sprinkles because he really only put it on one side. Service was a little bit rude and not friendly but it wasn't anything terrible. Just a bit disappointed compared to other Dairi-Os.

    Menu - 2025

    Love Dairi-o. Best fries, onion rings, ranch and grilled cheese sandwiches in town!!

    Big foot long hotdog (all the way) and Chili Cheese Fries
    R S.

    Fairly busy place, wide open space with a contemporary industrial design with the theme colors of Red, Green, gray, and brown. The observed immediate customer base is on the older side, think early 60s. If you like the idea of stadium food, but don't like stadium quality and prices, then definitely give this place a try. Its got the basics of Burgers and Hotdogs, as well as its derivatives such as fish sandwiches, BBQ sandwiches, and chicken sandwiches. If you have a more greener palette, they offer salad options as well. For alternative tastes, Chicken wraps, and a Gyro wraps are also an option. The Mediterranean options are decent quality to where I will order again. There are also three different soup options. If you're craving grilled cheese and tomato soup. The part this place is known for : Its the ice cream. There are 27 flavors that I've counted and a wide variety of ways to prepare it. I went for the strawberry cheesecake. General experience: its in the same conventional layout and ordering system akin to ordering at McDonald (ordering up front part, not the kiosk) Price range is about $10-$20, so its a fairly affordable place to eat out. Orders are completed in about 5-7 minutes.

    Will R.

    I get the talk about Dairi-O now. The burgers are nice and fresh and pretty legit. Just the look of it, you can tell it's a high quality fast food burger. Seasoned well, perfect toasted bun and all of the toppings were correct. Fries were good too, wish they were seasoned more. Menu is quite extensive and I hope their hot dogs are equal quality of their burgers. This Archdale menu has double lanes which makes things quicker than it should (I'm sure they get very busy). Will be back to try more items.

    Cynthia R.

    Absolutely loved this place! My first time there and it was so delish! I got the two hot dog combo all the way. So yummy. And got a cone of the campfire s'mores ice cream, it was amazing. This place would be great for an old school feel date night, or solo or just out with friends for quick yet delicious food.

    DOUBLE COMBO!
    Bradley B.

    Food is 10/10..Burgers are cooked to perfection and they give you to many fries if theirs such a thing as too many fries..lol service is always top tier. Please build one in Greensboro.

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    Five star customer service everyone was very friendly, food was good and we're going back for…read moreshakes and ice cream

    I'm not saying I'm going to try the food at every Dairi-o, but I'm not saying I won't either. My…read moreunderstanding is that there are 12 locations now, and that all are company spots - in fact, the company has very directly said that they are not currently offering franchise opportunities. The12 spots stretch from Jacksonville NC in the east to Hendersonville in the west! And there appear to be plans to expand into Greensboro, and perhaps Burlington. I like that these are company run operations, it can make quality controls matters easier to administer and monitor. Perhaps the biggest contributor to inconsistent quality at fast food chains is the quality control mandates are not vigorously enforced. The only major chain that I'm aware of that does insist standards be met is Jersey Mike's, and they have even suspended franchisee agreements of non- compliant stores. This is a very nice location, bright and shiny with easy access to drive thru or parking. I ordered two hot dogs, one with mustard and sauerkraut and one with mustard, chili, and onions. I don't order the combo here because I don't care for the FF. As usual the hot dogs were excellent, and I am becoming quite fond of the sauerkraut dog - the kraut has a nice bite to it. All in all this was a very good spot, perhaps the best Dairi-o I've visited.

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    The double cheeseburger is always great. Perfect crust on these patties.

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