Great taste, but too messy. Loved the flavors, but the toppings kept falling off. Still, one of the…read morebetter hot dogs I've had!

if one is as into seeking great hot dogs as I am, one goes where ever the trail leads - even to the…read morefront of a Lowe's Home Improvements store in Cary, and this trip was definitely worthwhile.. There Jim Rivers has been setting up his steel hot dog stand for nearly 14 years now, and is there almost everyday beginning at 11:30 - he misses some days because he also sets up at the North Carolina State Fair each year. He steams his weiners - Red Hots (neon red Southern weiner)for $1,50, Nathans All Beef for $2.00, Jalapeno (with the pepper already in the weiner) for $2.50, and a Sausage dog, also for $2.50. His toppings(whatever you want at no additional charge) include mustard, ketchup (ugh!), chili, onions, slaw, mayo (double ugh!), cheese, sauerraut, red onion (foo foo), and relish (we get visitors from the far north). The Red Hot is your basic Southern Chili dog with a weiner of questionable parentage, chile, onions and/or slaw, on a nice, soft bun. This is a very good hot dog. The chili is not home made since the All Knowing, All Seeing Wake County government has decided that only brick and mortar restaurants can prepare such items in their duly and regularly inspected kitchens - this apparently is true even if the rating is not particularly good. Jim uses Patterson's Grand Slam All Beef Chili, which is available in 5 pound tubs or #10 cans. This is very good commercially prepared chili, right up there with Matinee brand used by Allen & Son in Chapel Hill. The Nathan's All Beef hot dog with chili, mustard, and Jim's slaw is an outstanding slaw dog - one of the best I've tried, and I've tried more than a few. The quality of the weiner reals comes thru, and is very well showcased by the soft bun, tasty chili, and not too sweet mayo based slaw. On my next visit, I'll try the Jalapeno dog and the Sausage dog instead of the All Beef - well, probably in addition too it. Jim is friendly and personable, the service is quick, the pricing reasonable - there is no seating available, but sitting in an airconditioned auto munching several dogs ain't at all bad.

Hidden in the corner of an older shopping center, don't allow the location or the confined space…read morefool you. This is one of the most solid burgers you'll find in triangle. Patty is thick, bun solid, and don't sleep on those waffle fries! Service was also solid, burger came out hot, fries hot!

Corbett's tastes like the burger joints I remember from childhood -- juicy burgers, perfectly crisp…read morefries, AND they have an entire case of root beers to choose from! When they ask if you want seasoning on the fries, the answer is absolutely yes. They're great for gluten-free options. They have a completely separate fryer and prep station for people with allergies, which makes a huge difference. I had a colleague with both gluten and dairy allergies, and cross-contamination was always stressful when eating out. Corbett's was one of the few places she genuinely felt safe eating. The restaurant itself has a classic old-school diner feel: order at the counter, grab a fountain drink or a fun bottled soda (there is MUCH more than root beer), and they'll bring your food out to you. There are bottle cap openers mounted on the walls, crates for empties by the trash cans, covered outdoor seating, and prices that are refreshingly affordable. Final thought: the Sodalicious sauce is ridiculously good.

9.5 years later, I returned to the Roast Grill!…read more Nothing much has changed, and nothing really needs to. A little more Hurricanes gear, which I didn't need, but what can you do. 3 dogs and a coke for $14. Prices may not be the same, but such is life. I ordered all three dogs with mustard, onions, and slaw, and one also had the chili. I have to admit a few splashes of Texas Pete hot sauce took them over the top. The dogs themselves are great quality, none of the mystery meats that some of these other Carolina dogs have. And I'm glad they didn't load the chili on. Maybe this is not legal to say in the south, but I'm just not a fan of a chili dog with so much chili that the whole thing falls apart. The toppings should complement the dog, not overwhelm it. OK, I digress... The service was tremendous. I chatted with the owners about various topics for a good half hour and they were incredibly hospitable. They even gave me a couple of Tootsie rolls. Even though I can't do chocolate, I was glad to take them as a token of hospitality.

I visited the Roast Grill in January after years of looking down on the building from my former…read moreGannett Fleming office at One Glenwood and wondering what was inside this little Raleigh institution. The Roast Grill feels less like a restaurant and more like a preserved piece of mid-20th-century Americana hidden in plain sight along West Street. The narrow counter, wood-paneled walls, neon beer signs, Coca-Cola memorabilia, handwritten notices, old photographs, Hurricanes tributes, and decades of accumulated objects create an atmosphere that simply cannot be manufactured today. The place reminded me a little of Chicago's famous Billy Goat Tavern--especially the feeling of discovering something authentic tucked beneath an increasingly overbuilt urban streetscape. I ordered two hot dogs all the way with mustard, onions, chili, and slaw--absolutely NO ketchup, of course--along with a Coke in a glass bottle. The chili is legendary and reportedly takes up to three days to prepare. Whether that is folklore or fact, it certainly gives the hot dogs a flavor unlike almost anywhere else in Raleigh. One of my favorite details was the mounted goat wearing a red hat beneath the neon beer signs. It somehow fits perfectly within the visual layering and quirky personality of the interior. Even the traditions remain intact. At the end of the meal, every customer receives a Tootsie Roll. Places like the Roast Grill are becoming increasingly rare. It is not just a hot dog stand--it is a living piece of Raleigh history. If interested, you can view my post in "The Architecture of..." Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Tu51FPtB/

Outstanding. Love it The service was great. Good food. Great atmosphere I like to go back again.read more

I'll start off by saying my favorite thing about this restaurant which was the atmosphere. It was a…read morevery adventurous experience. The place even had that old school cigarette smell if you're into that besides that the wait time was long as he would expect with this location, but the service is great. Everyone was cheerful and happy. The food itself was phenomenal. I've never had a Detroit style, hot dog or as someone would call a coney dog but it was great and their chili is some of the best I've ever had, but I've also never had much

Every time I am in H Mart, I have to stop and grab a Korean corn dog. Always so good and hot. I…read morelove the sweetness from the sugar. Always a good time!

Mat Jib is one of the "mid" choices in H-Mart Cary's "food court" and I'd probably rank it 2nd,…read morewhich isn't saying much because the only excellent concession here is the #1 ranked Love Bao (Taiwanese food), which I previously reviewed. We tried both sushi rolls and corn dogs in our 3 experiences as a customer at Mat Jib before: 2 for corndogs, 1 for sushi. The sushis are nothing special here; a bit overpriced for their mediocre quality. However, we'd return to Mat Jib for its Korean corndogs. There are 4 kinds of corndogs you can choose from: 1. Potato + Hotdog (no cheese) - $8 2. Half Half (Half mozarella/ half hotdog - $7 3. Only Mozarella - $7 4. Only Hotdog - $6 As you can see, no matter what we choose, there seems to be something lacking depending on your choice. What if I want a full hotdog with cheese with my corndog? "Oh sorry, you can't have that!" What if I also want cheese if I choose the potato + hotdog option? "Oh sorry, that's not one of the choices either!" If you're going to sell a corndog for $7+, why not fill it up more? In our latest visit, we got 1 Half Half corndog to share. I was standing in front of the Mat Jib concession, waiting behind what I thought was a short line. But it turned out that those people were just waiting for their order and the employee standing in front just looked at me without saying a word. I went closer to the cashier, and ordered that Half Half corndog. She asked if I wanted ketchup and mustard placed on top of the corndog or on the side. I said on top. The service in Mat Jib was kind of slow. There were only about 2 to 3 customers waiting before me, and it took about 15 minutes for our corndog to be ready. We got the spicy popcorn chicken from Love Bao 5 minutes earlier than 1 corndog. Ridiculous! Mat Jib shares dining spaces with other food concessions here in H-Mart, so there's nothing special about its ambiance. It can get super crowded here on weekends, so it might be better to just take out a corndog or 2 than wait for vacancy. We didn't have issues finding a couple of seats on a Wednesday evening, however. We enjoyed the mozarella cheesiness of the corndog and how the breading is tasty with the mustard & ketchup. One thing that annoyed us was how the hotdog inside was little since it's half; it was more like a Vienna sausage. Nonetheless, it was the most delicious corndog we've devoured together, a more satisfying choice than Mat Jib's sushi rolls and most of what you can get from other food concessions in H-Mart - Cary. | Overall Score: 3.3/5

Great for a snack! The sausage was juicy, and the bun was fresh. A little more crunch would have…read morebeen perfect.

I really like the place its good and has good food I suggest a brown hot dog with lays original…read morechips and a dr pepper plus I know the owner Jayson service is good it fast and good quality

I went for my first visit and everything was great. Everything. If you love french fries, you need…read moreto try Char Grill. These fries are hot and salty neither too skinny nor too fat. I don't know how they stay so hot! I like french fries but these are next level. When I saw their brownies, I assumed they were premade. I was so wrong; they are delicious and definitely homemade. I had a banana shake and it didn't have any of that artificial banana flavor. You won't be disappointed.

We have gotten Char Grill delivered before but didn't have a chance till today to go inside…read more Char grill has that classic 1950/1960 ambiance with the style of the decor and music. Even the employees uniform reminds me of the vintage style from that time period! There were many places to sit but we decided to take it to go since we were on a time crunch. This location does not have a drive thru so you do need to park and pick up inside. This is the first burger place I have been to where you fill out your order and drop it into the slit for the kitchen crew, very unique! They cooked our food fresh and quickly, I wasn't able to capture pictures of our food in the dark car but it was really good! Beware the fries are on the salty side, so if you do not like salty fries please let them know! Great spot so glad we stopped by!

Regular dog with coleslaw, chili, and sauerkraut... SO good. There are many toppings and the guy…read morewas so nice. It'll be my new lunch spot. He's outside Lowe's everyday

Just a hot dog cart outside Lowe's hardware in Cary, but very good dogs and brats, some good combo…read moredeals, and friendly service that doesn't prompt you for a tip.

After shopping at Lowe's, which was great, I smelled Wicked Links and asked if they were open which…read morethe kind man running the place said yes! So glad I asked because the Brat was insanely good, and everything was reasonably priced. My girlfriend enjoyed an all beef hot dog and said it was very good. Awesome value for the money, food was delicious. Highly recommend eating here!

Was working in Apex and stopped by Lowe's and see this guy selling hot dogs…read more Unbelievable service Delicious food Great prices

Enjoyable but needs more toppings. The sausage was great, but the hot dog felt a bit plain. Adding…read moremore onions and relish would help.

Olsen's catered a great event at Tarboro Brewing Company tonight. Kind service, delicious hot dog…read morewith a huge variety of toppings, and great prices. Would highly recommend!