If you're looking for a place where the customer service is as flat as the drinks, Alex has you…read morecovered. They used to make up for his lack of personality in the hot dogs - which used to be worth the trip back when they were served on garlic Texas toast.

Very disappointed- after getting charged $35 for One beer and 2 hotdogs. I certainly didn't leave…read more that kind of outrageous tip and reached out to Cardinal to correct and they have refused as of today. 8/21/25 I've been to this and several of their other locations and won't be back. Watch your credit card for them and fraudulent charges.

What an experience! I didn't expect to fall in love with the chili slaw dog, but I did. They don't…read moreuse plates here so that interesting. Everything comes out on parchment paper. Staff are sweet. We'll be back!

I appreciate places like this that are basically holes in the wall but still managed to bring in a…read morelot of customers. That said, I don't really understand the hype of this place. It's your basic hamburger and hotdog spot, I ordered a double cheeseburger with chili and slaw and a small french fry. The cheeseburger was okay, but all the flavor came from the chili and slaw, that Hamburg patties did not have any flavor at all. Price were okay but how hard is it to dump a bag of crinkle cut fries and a fryer? Overall I think it's a once and done type place, I really don't see any reason to go back.

I was craving a hotdog after dropping my daughter off at the airport, and we decided to give this…read moreplace a try. The Carolina dog was spot on, and my husband got a spicy sausage dog, which he really enjoyed. But the best part was the conversation!! We sat at the bar (had a really good Long Island Iced Tea) and chatted with the owner and his wife for a lot longer than we had planned. I'm definitely bringing my whole family back to this place!! Something this great just has to be shared!!

Great hotdogs and friendly service! Will definitely return and check out the bar next time.read more

Best hotdogs in garner. Amazing place nice vibe and chill staff go to restaurant for sure!read more

I went here about a month or two ago. I forgot to leave a review. The staff and manager were great…read moreI asked for my hotdog burnt and they threw it in the fryer for me. All of the food was good! Sweet tea on point.

So we went through the drive through to get a cheeseburger for my son. I decided to add one for me…read moretoo. The drive thru was not busy but I think they were busy inside as we did have to wait a couple minutes to get someone on the speaker. The employee was friendly and genuinely seemed to care about us as a customer. The food tasted delicious and we enjoyed every bite! The prices are reasonable as well. The only thing I was sad about was that I didnt know they had a shamrock shake on special until I got to the pay window. I wish I wouldve known when I was ordering so I could've added it. Oh well, hopefully we can go back later this week and they'll still have them!

Been a lot of talk about best burgers lately. I have to tip my hat to the Raleigh staple…read moreChar-grill. The burgers have that fabulous char grill taste, the fries are perfect, the milkshakes are thick and delicious but nothing beats their apple turnover. Remember when McDonald's deep fried their apple turnover and it had that crispy outer shell with the hot and delicious apple filling ? This is that hot apple turnover and this location offers it rolled in cinnamon sugar. Can't recommend it enough

Unfortunately, this was just not a very good meal…read more I had high hopes for the brisket bowl, however, it just missed the mark. The cornbread on the bottom became very soggy, the brisket is in very large slices, the beans weren't very good. Everything about this brisket bowl felt as though it was not homemade and purchased like off the shelf and thrown together. The pretzel bites were all right, we did not care for the cheese sauce that came with them, it tasted extremely processed. The toffee cake was just OK. We were very excited to try crave hotdogs and it just missed the mark completely. I think this is a one and done for us .

First food truck Tuesday of the summer in our neighborhood. Good stuff!…read more Tried 2 brisket bowls. First, brisket over Mac 'n Cheese topped with shredded cheddar and drizzled with bbq sauce. Second brisket over a square of cornbread and baked beans, topped with shr3dded cheddar and that same bbq sauce. Both are generous portions of brisket. The brisket is a little wet for my taste, but nicely smoked with a crisp bark and very tasty. Plenty of other things to try on this truck plus a variety of delicious looking hot dogs.

The Cardinal Bar came as a surprising addition to Wake Forest. Generally places do not stay open…read morelate. They offer food OR cocktails, not both. Granted the food offering is hotdogs and chips, but if you know that coming in, it works. I had two chilli dogs and they were very good. Grilled to order dogs and buns. DO NOT, do not, try to order two dogs fixed a different way on one paper slip (you order on a paper slip). :-) Full bar, lots of seating both indoor and outdoor. This is a nice open, less crowded part of downtown Wake Forest. We went early because we're early people, but it sounded like it can get busy at night, according to the bartender, who was fun to talk to. You can opt to get a drink then order from Lil Hombre, which offers tacos and the like. Their drink menu looks great so we will try them next time! There are a few games like claw game and a car racing game, so that's fun.

The Cardinal is my go to whenever I want hot dogs. Nothing fancy, it's a local hot dog joint & bar…read morelocated on West St in Raleigh. You basically mark all the toppings you want on a small form and they get it right to you. I always get two dogs and a beer which is just perfect! They don't use the traditional hot dog bun here which makes it unique and adds a different flavor/texture to the hot dog. No complaints! Always a good spot to go for a hot dog!

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/

My Greediness is at it Again! The Food Hall in Selma, NC had exceptional eateries for my tastebuds!…read moreThese meaty beauties covered in a Sweet n Spicy Sauce with Lemon Pepper were a staple at Wingy's Home of Flavorful Wings! However, the Showstopper was the Insanely Delicious Oxtail Burger from Mr. Outrageous Burgers! They do Burgers Right!

We won't be returning. Good vendors keep leaving, they got rid of fountain drinks and now you have…read moreto buy bottle. Food tastes mediocre at best.

Wanted a cheesesteak. 2nd time trying this place. In a nondescript strip center. Appears to have…read morechanged ownership, now calling themselves Los Carolinas... Mexican I guess. Employee didn't speak good English, difficult to understand. Steak was "ok", not great. Crinkle Cut fries were undercooked and over salted. Meh...

Recommended restaurant to satisfy your cheesesteak cravings!…read more I was greeted upon arrival and placed an order for pick up at the counter. The welcoming employee working the counter took my order and repeated it back to me to ensure it was correct (it was). I returned about 15 minutes later and my order was ready. We enjoyed all the items we purchased. I especially enjoyed the dog fries and the Cajun chicken cheesesteak. Pros: -flavorful, satisfying cheesesteaks -varied, customizable menu -affordable prices -quick, accurate orders -good customer service -employees wear masks -ample parking We enjoyed our meal and would recommend this restaurant to others!