When I say it's a hole it the wall that's exactly it. The…read moreplace is great for if you need a fast cheap lunch in a pinch. For about $8 you can get a hotdog, a bag of chips, and soft drink. Servers in the joint looked so tired but were nice. The hotdog itself was meh even with chili and cheese and there wasn't any tables to sit at to eat at so we went to sit at the boardwalk. Overall I personally wouldn't be back unless I needed a fast cheap option. Curve your expectations with this one.

Lots of good choices. This place is an institution. Whether you like hot dogs, Italian sausage,…read morehot or mild, or brats, Louie's has it.

Word of advice, never get the one dog combo, you need two, at least. They are that good, and I'm…read morespeaking from experience. The people that work here are also so wonderful, and friendly. This is easily the best hotdog I've ever had, and the fries are also delicious. This is a must go-to spot when in Wilmington!

This isn't my first time here Sam's Hot Dogs are just that darn good! The service is amazing…read morelocally owned. I can't speak highly enough about this place. They so have outdoor seating it's out back and there is indoor seating as well"". When you enter it's nostalgic to me and reminds me of back home in Virginia! Grab some hot dogs , chips and head to the beach! Oh and they do have specials for the beach too ! It's really nice inside pictures of the owners . I love it!

Awesome little burger place. Always packed & after having the burger & fries we see why. Staff…read morewas great, bubbly & friendly. Food was fresh & tasted fresh ingredients. Good luck trying to get a seat. Not many spots but tables turn quick.

This has to be the best burger I've had in years. I can't stand burgers from fast food chains…read more Whenever I go on road trips,I like to try what the locals go to. It was worth it. Loved every bite.

Needed a quick lunch after a day at Wrightsville beach and had Trolly Stop. The battleship dog was…read moregood - we need more salsa on hotdogs on menus! The bun was too much for the dog. The nachos were that perfect, old school vibe. Staff was great.

A Wilmington must! Love coming here for a quick bite from being at the beach. A variety of hot dogs…read moreto choose from. My favorite is the All the way hot dog. (Add ketchup, of course) Slaw is fresh. It can get busy depending on the season and whenever you go. A few different sides to go with your dog. Prices are great, too.

Best hot dogs in town. They have a wide variety of options. Can't go wrong. But you have to deal…read morewith the crazies. You can get Chicago hot dogs here and no where else. It's completely worth it. I've showed up in pjs and house shoes. They are only there on Friday and Saturday night so get there before the line. And don't let your Uber driver leave you.

Okay, someone tell me if this is the unofficial one. But downtown there is a hotdog stand and I…read moredon't know if it's because it's late night or if it's because the food is amazing- but these are the best hot dogs I've ever had IN MY LIFE. There are TONS of options! All for amazing prices! And the couple who owns/runs it are literally the best people you'll ever meet. They're so so nice despite having to deal with hoards of drunk people late at night. They bring high quality food in less than high quality moments at 2AM.

This location is bigger than the one right on the beach. The workers are really nice…read more Super cheap hot dogs, but they're small. $6 for two. I got the veggie dogs which were good! Didn't come out super hot. German style has sauerkraut which is yummy and surfer has melted cheese and veggie bacon bits which were kinda weird. They're really crunchy. A decent meal for super cheap.

Trolly Stop is a staple in Wilmington and has a fun menu of different hotdog varieties. I opted…read morefor the Cape Fear (melted cheese and mayonnaise) and the Chicago (mustard, relish, tomato, and onion) and had a very satisfying meal. The service was friendly and fast when we went to this location, and the food came out around 5 minutes after we ordered! There was both indoor and outdoor seating available. This restaurant is a favorite of my sister's - so I know I'll be back and get to try more of their menu!

I ordered a Leland style hot dog and a 1/2-1/2 combo of fries and sweet potato fries. I ordered…read moredelivery and I do know it was a long drive. I am taking that into consideration with this review. I air Fryed the fries to get them hot and crispy (which worked). The hot dog itself was decent. Nothing to be overly impressed with. The fries were so ordinary and tasted almost like fries out of the freezer. I was not a fan.

Excellent! Delicious! Stellar service great atmosphere! I can't believe I've never been here…read morebefore. They totally made a repeat customer out of me. Do it. You won't regret it!

The Sabrett's Umbrella drew me in like a mosquito to a bug zapper. Zap! Pow! Zapow! I need me some…read morehotdogs! I've always been partial to Sabrett's - that's what I ate growing up in NYC. $5 will get you a pair of hotdogs with any and all toppings. $7 will get you that plus chips and a drink. Let me say - if you've never had Sabrett's cooked onions, they are awesome. Just Google them and you'll see how many fans there are out there - many have tried to clone the recipe, a well guarded secret, but few have succeeded. So needless to say, I was happy to find these guys outside of Waterline Brewing. The dogs were good and really hit the spot - only wish they were a bit more generous with the toppings. At one point he had these miniature tongs neatly placing microscopic amounts of sauerkraut. Come on man, don't be shy, get the big tongs out!!! Lol! Looks like you can rent them for parties and there's a weekly location list on their website.

Great hotdogs! Bring cash tho - no cards/Apple Pay accepted. The manager/fella on the grill was…read moresuper nice

Consistency, consistency, consistency That's the rule when…read moreyou come here. The food is great. The service is great. The ambience is great. I've never had a bad experience at The original Saltworks. Whether we are there for breakfast or lunch, it is definitely a go to and must have for the locals or vacationers alike.

OK, this is the quickest turnaround for a review I've ever provided. I actually just left Merritt's…read moreBurger house not even five minutes ago. A little bit of a backstory - every month or two I crave a good chili, slaw, and ketchup hotdog (I know, not quite Carolina style) - and I'm determined to find one as good as the place in my hometown in Charleston. So far, I've never been close. Until today. And I've been on this mission for about 10 years. After hearing from a bunch of Wilmington locals that this is the place I should try, I was finally able to go today. They are open I believe from 10 to 4 Monday through Saturday. Cash only. You drive up to a parking spot. Park. Roll down your window. And wait for the people to come take your order. I believe I came at one of the busiest times ever - I think every single parking spot was full. But the lady saw that I pulled in and she was over to take my order as soon as reasonably possible. I only had a $20 bill so I was worried about how much I could order. Oh my gosh! What a silly concern. I was able to get two hotdogs the way I like it with chili, slaw, and ketchup, I also ordered a plain hotdog for my dog, and she rang it up just as a wiener that has no bun. Perfect. She told me that I would still have money left over with my $20 bill to get fries and even a drink. I ordered a Diet Coke and I was surprised that it came out in a beautiful wonderful bottle! Delicious! And the fries are crinkle cut fries! You won't even believe me when I tell you that that entire order was $11.75. I was amazed! It probably took about 10 minutes to receive my food. But it's a nice day and I was just chilling in the car until it was ready. Not a bad weight when we have our phones, music on the radio, and especially if you were in the car with some friends or family members like many people were today. I've already eaten one hotdog and it is absolutely delicious. The slaw is finely chopped and sweet. It adds such a nice touch to the hot dog. And the chili is actually on point. Also finely ground. The hotdogs are that bright red style that is common around eastern North Carolina. I know that is some people's preference, but I will say that the look has always scared me and I've actually stayed away from a lot of places that serve the style of hot dog. Well, that was foolish. This thing was so good. Probably the best hotdog so far that I have had in the state of North Carolina, and believe me, I have tried hotdogs across the state and surrounding ones. So happy I found you, Merrits burger house! I will definitely be back! And thank you to my amazing waitress today.

We tried this drive-in on a Saturday and enjoyed the old school feel. Our waitress was so sweet and…read morecalled us hon/sweetie and was quick. You could tell the staff were working hard. It was fun just hanging out in the car and the nostalgic vibe. Since it's a burger house, we ordered burgers, fries, a vanilla milkshake and a bottled soda. It was around $21. It is cash only! The burger was just okay and could've used a bit more flavor. The fries were good and my son loved the milkshake. Next time I might try a hot dog since that seems like another popular item. Overall, the food isn't amazing, but the experience and nostalgic atmosphere made it worth the visit.