I am sure this place is nostalgic for a lot of people, and as a bit of a hot dog expert, I had to…read morefind out what everyone was talking about. I had occasion to be in Burlington at lunch one day recently, and decided I needed to stop in. Zack's definitely fits that "area establishment" vibe, and people were coming in and out quickly... now I see why. They get you moving fast! I share John C's thoughts: Within about 15 seconds, a gentleman asked what we wanted. We had barely gotten the menu out when he said, "We have hamburgers and hot dogs. Hot dogs come with chili, onions, and slaw." Unlike John C I opted for chili cheese fries, because I am a glutton for punishment, but otherwise, got the hot dogs the same way, but add cheese. Food was out in a flash, and like John, i kind of wish more care was put into it to up the quality. I don't need my stuff lightning fast. Anyhow, just to be honest, I didn't care for the overall flavor of anything in particular. The hot dog franks and bun were pretty average, no toasting or buttering, frank was barely warm. The chili was HEAVY on cumin and pretty much overpowered everything, including the cheese. Chili cheese fries were a bit better, you could kind of thin out the chili and bring more balance to the cheese sauce. I ate these with a fork. I think if I visited again, I would go the burger route and get these for my chili cheese fix. Overall, I am glad to try an area staple, but it just wasn't my thing. At a place like this, there is surely a regular fan base that likes it exactly how it is, and I would never want to change that. Do your thing for them, it just wasn't my thing!

It had been almost a year since i was last at this hot dog joint, one of my very favorites! Zack's…read morebegan in 1928, moved into this location in 1977. The grandson of the original owner sold the business in 2021, after of 80 years of ownership by the same family. Things have changes some, there is not the cozy feel of a family spot, none of the wait staffs that had been there for years remain, the replacement are mainly young and a bit distracted. The three main components that made the hot dog here great generally remain - great chili, soft buns, and Zack's made in house hot sauce. The dogs on this visit were very good, but I will get them to go in the future.

I'm a hot dog guy and i like checking out new (to me) spots. This is the location in Elon…read more It was bright and very clean and the staff snd waitress were very nice, friendly, and helpful. I ordered the two dogs and fries combo. The fried we great, the dog OK, the chili however was very thick and seemed like something right iut of Hormel can. Several truckers stopped there and ordered the daily special which was BBQ Chicken with sides etc. It looked really good and they were certainly enjoying it. This is the "no sign" protocol. You order take out at the counter but if eating in you grab a table and wait for a staff member to take your order. I'd definitely go back for lunch to try something else but not for the hot dogs.

Here's the menu on 3/9/2026 I got the chuck wagon sandwich…read morebasket it was at good taste and size the chicken tenders are also good.

I was traveling to Norfolk, Virginia from Charlotte and randomly pulled off an exit to grab some…read moregas, checked Yelp for a good local burger and ended up finding something even better which was a good local hotdog! First, Jim is definitely a local joint. Very small restaurant with maybe four or five tables. Service was pretty prompt and they seem to have a really good relationship with the locals as several people in the restaurant seem to be pretty familiar with the people behind the counter. Definitely a good sign in my book. Locals don't usually frequent a spot just for the conversation. I am immediately headed over to Jim's to try it out. And I wasn't disappointed. I ended up ordering the Mexican hotdog and the cheeseburger. The Mexican hotdog was wrapped in bacon with relish, jalapeño, and a couple of other nontraditional items that you would not find a Sonoran style dog. The dog was also a bit on the small side, but it hit the spot. The cheeseburger basket was less than $10 overall so don't expect a huge portioned burger. However, the burger was good, and the fries were hot and plentiful. My favorite thing was the frozen lemonade. A bit on the sweet side, but definitely hit the spot on a 90° day driving in a Bronco with the top down. If I lived in the area, this would probably be one of my favorite junk food spots.

How hard is it to get a freaking refill on my drink?! I haven't taken a bite off of my meal in 15…read moreminutes because my mouth is dry!!!!!

On this food run to Burlington, I was definitely going to get a couple of chili dogs from Zack's. I…read morehave eaten Zack's hot dogs since the 60's, always before at the Davis street location. I dropped in and got two hot dogs with mustard, chili, and onions. The dogs were nice, the chili is what makes a Zack hot dog, that and the house hot sauce. I have to admit this place does not have the old school charm of the original location, but the dogs were very good, sand that's why I came.

Zack's Hot Dogs in Burlington- This is the worse restaurant I have eaten at. The hot dog was…read morehorrible with an orange red wiener half the size of a normal wiener and the fries had been reheated multiple times. Tried to talk to management but they argued with us. We left food on the table. This place should not be serving food. Plus the prices did not match the menu and the ticket was all mixed up. When I asked the waitress about it, she said other people complained but she didn't know why it was like that. Do not eat here! Horrible! Iva D

I have been to Chris' in Siler City a number of times, though it has been a while. Came to Siler…read moreCity often, usually to get a burger at Johnson's or Chris', or both! I stopped in here for a quick lunch at this spot - ordering a Rollie Cheeseburger and a Chili Dog. Both the burger and the hot dog were excellent. Service was good, prices are reasonable.

Inexpensive but delicious! Great environment and friendly staff. A favorite after ballgames.read more

Second time in NC and discovered a hidden gem. 10/10 food truck! Food, service and vibes were…read moreamazing. The home of the PURPLE hot dog!! Never heard of such a thing and it was amazing! It's basically a cole slaw the owner puts on the hot dogs and fish. Such amazing taste and it works so well on hotdogs and fish. Discovered the truck after a night out at Moon Shiner-z in Burlington. So he's definitely in that parking lot on the weekends sometimes. I don't know if that's the only place he's stationed, but upon doing some research he does events! I posted those pictures as well to help. 100% recommend this food truck!

Picked this up from the gym today and damn it was good ! This is the shredded steak bowl . Really…read moregood! One of the best meal prep company meals I've had.

This is a delicious dive located only minutes from the highway. The staff was so welcoming and the…read morefood was great!

Two ate breakfast for $23 before tip. Love this place! Now open on Saturday mornings!!! Old school…read morediner - sweet staff and lots of nice folks! Food is consistently great.

The customer service here is fantastic--the staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. Unfortunately,…read morethe food didn't quite live up to the service. The hot dog was overcooked to the point where I couldn't tell if it was grilled or deep-fried. I also tried the chili cheese fries, but the fries were completely soggy with no crunch left under the toppings. I truly wanted to love this place because of the great vibes, but the execution on the food fell short for me.

Certainly not fancy, but sometimes I need a chili-cheese-slaw-dog!…read more Nice folks, convenient location, and easy parking!

Food is bad!! The floors are sticky I got a hot dog and the chili was watery!!!…read more The sticky floor gets me to every time but it is like they haven't cleaned the floors since the 1900's

Family of 4 ate for $42.00. Interesting place, quaint and decorated to the nines with nostalgic…read morestock certificates of old rail lines and what not. Large interior if privacy is wanted. Sandwiches are fresh, well packed with meat and all the trimmings. Unique and recommended!

The burgers are char grilled and were very good and the fries were good too. We should have just…read moregotten 1 fry since a lot could not eat them all. I recommend trying their burgers. I'm not a big meat person but I love them!

I love a small town diner and they are getting scarce unless you are on in a small town. I…read morehappened to be in Gibsonville on business and of course the locals will tell you where to get a good square meal with a great price point. When I saw the sign I felt at home and looking forward to the meat and two experience. I wasn't disappointed and the cafeteria style atmosphere was pleasing to me. We had fried chicken, cabbage and rice & gravy with the corn cakes which really made it winner winner chicken dinner. I would come back for the cornbread cakes. The service was great and of course the tea was good. A solid place with lots of customers for good reason. The food is good and you can slow down and enjoy good southern Hospitality.