I've been going to Speedy Chef since I was a little girl. My parents would take our family to eat…read moredinner here if we ventured over to Elkin for anything. It's got the same vibe it's had for the last 30 years. Plenty of seating in their two dining rooms, with both booths and tables available. They have dinner plates, quick lunch foods, scrumptious desserts, and ice cream! The owner is always around joking and chatting with everyone and offers free ice cream for the kiddos, which we greatly appreciate! I love to stop in, even if only for ice cream. They have a great Hot Fudge Cake. There are video games in the one dining room so something for kids to do if you're willing to give them a dollar or two to blow while you wait. There is one comical thing about this place, though. The women's bathroom. It's clean and all, but if you know, you know. It cracks me up every time I go in there.

The service was friendly, the food was good, and the environment was clean and peaceful. Everything…read moreis à la carte so it can add up quick for multiple people, but it was yummy!

Always phenomenal hot dogs! John rocks on making fantastic hot dogs! Wish it was closer!read more

Service is extremely slow. Ordered two hotdogs and a side of brisket and it took over 30mins to get…read moreour food. Staff are nice, just very slow. Plenty of seating and parking out front. There was one guy ahead of us that ordered a single hot dog, he got his food fairly fast. A lady came in way after us and she got her food fairly fast as well. By the time we got our food we were the only ones in the place. Will not be coming back. We just happened to be in Hickory and wanted to try a local hotdog joint. Unless you've got plenty of time to kill, keep driving. When we got our food, the lady apologized for the wait and said she wasn't the regular cook. Hotdog was decent, the brisket was gross. Definitely was what we heard the microwave "ding" for. Won't be back.

I always make a special stop at Charlie Graingers anytime I'm in the area. They are an excellent…read morechoice for allergies with gluten, dairy, or soy. They have so many options for food that are normally not available for people with allergies. I couldn't decide on one thing so I ordered several things. For starters, the chicken sandwich was huge. It was perfectly fried and very crispy. The bun held together and didn't fall apart. If you are gluten free, you know this is hard to find. I would say I only ate about 1/3 of the sandwich, it was so large. I also ordered the fried okra which were very crispy and the coating was light and flavorful. It's one on my favorite things to order here and a can't miss if you love fried okra. The next favorite was hush puppies. They reminded me of the hush puppies I used to eat growing up and have missed dearly. The prefect combination of sweet and crunchy. And i couldn't leave without trying the fried pickles. The owner, Lisa, and I were speaking about all the options and I told her how much I love having all these options. She included a small side of spicy pickles for me to try and they were even better than the regular. Not overly spicy and a great combination with breading and ranch dressing. I can't wait to return to try the fried jalapeños and the brisket. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are amazing. I ordered all of the food (6 different things) and a drink for $26. It was way more than I could eat but I wanted to try it all. The atmosphere is casual and the booths are cafeteria style for a very comfortable, southern experience.

Don't judge a book by its cover - you roll in wondering where this place is and yes it's the old…read moreHardee's or some fast food place! Order at the counter, they are very helpful answering questions - so many things I wanted to try! Service was very quick from ordering to receiving the delicious food! The vibe it's just a mom/pop - totally fits it and so worth it!

I have ate there ever since I was a little boy and I still go back there from time to time and get…read morehot dogs and ground steak sandwich. The milkshake are wonderful you want be disappointed. It's the only place I will drive 3 hrs for a hotdog.

First time here, I've driven by many times and have heard good things about it. Got cheeseburger…read more"all the way" and onion rings. The burger is different: tomato, the slice of processed cheese food, chili, slaw on a small smash-style burger. The chili had a BBQ flavor, and the slaw is kinda sweet. Not horrible but not great. The onion rings were good. The staff were friendly and the place has a cool, retro vibe. Next time I go back I'll try another sandwich.

I stopped in to pick up dinner this evening after work. My burger wasn't even edible. It was way…read moreovercooked, but cold, like it had sat there for hours. I was wanting a good burger not that McDonald's crap. But ended up with far worse than McDonald's.

A bit of a ride from Harrisburg for a hot dog but never Jay Bees never fails to be worth it.read more

NOT the same as Mountain Dog Cafe. While searching for a dog-friendly breakfast spot, I found this…read moreone and looked at all the pictures of the beautiful outdoor area- it does not exist *here*! The photos on this page are for another breakfast location. They do have one table outside here, that you can sit at with a dog, just beware it is in direct sunlight, and the sidewalk and pavement get hot later in the day. It's also a 2 person table only. With that being said, ordered a Nutella frappé (coffee milkshake) and a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. The frappé was 10/10- solid flavor, and great with the extra espresso shot! The eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly, and the plain bagel was fresh and soft! Breakfast sandwich was really tasty! Service was quick, not over-friendly and welcoming, but polite. I would definitely return here for breakfast if I was in the area! Convenient, quick, and delicious!

Great breakfast and drinks so so sad to see it's closed we were looking forward to returning!read more

I heard this place had great hot dogs, so while out doing errands, my husband and i decided to stop…read morein and check it out. I'm a big Dari-o hot dog fan so I was going to do some major comparisons. First of all, this place should be registered as an historical site ! Major blast from past vibe. They have free popcorn too and mini ice cream parlor in the back, which I thought was very cool and I'll try next time. Now for the dogs. They grill their buns which I always appreciate, the hot dog could have used a lil more slaw but no biggie, and the hot dog itself had a good taste. Tasted more like a traditional hot dog. I like Dari-o a tad more but this was pretty good and I'd come back for sure. I must say prices were way lower than other fast food hot dog places.

I came in here for the first time with three friends. I'd driven by many times, and finally for to…read moretry the food. This place is small-ish, but still has decent space for tables. The staff were friendly and bustling. I ordered a basic bacon cheese burger and fries. Both were pretty good. The burgers are juicy and messy, tasty. The fries were nicely seasoned too. I'll definitely come back.

Classic no frills burger & hot dog joint in the heart of downtown Salisbury! The staff couldn't be…read morenicer, and you could tell they had several regulars coming in at lunchtime. Note that it's cash only, there's no seating and the menu options are limited (just burgers and dogs, no pickles/lettuce/tomato), but the quality and prices more than make up for it (plus, they know what they do well and they stick to it... nothing wrong with that in my book!). We got two cheeseburgers and walked up the block to have them at Bell Tower Green -- perfect place to enjoy a flawless, thick and juicy burger!!!

Always hits the spot! Prompt and friendly service and the price point is excellent. I always stop…read morewhen I'm in the 704!