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.

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

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.

Very pleased with the attention and care we received. My pup was abused and very nervous. I was…read moreapprehensive about our first visit but things went so smoothly!! From beginning to end our visit was wonderful!

The best hot dogs around! Great selection and outstanding customer service and quality! I stip in…read moreat least once a week and so glad I do. Andy is the nicest guy in the world, its not just a hot dog stand its a great place to eat! Makes you feel like family when your there

If you don't like melted cheese, then this food truck isn't for you. Heck, this planet probably…read moreisn't for you. But to each their own, right? I had the pleasure of eating one of the best grilled sandwiches... which is expected as food from a truck is usually way better than food not from a truck (there are rare exceptions). The sandwich was prepared quickly, wasn't too messy, and the staff was super friendly in taking the order and serving it up! I don't know if I'd go out of my way to hunt them down (like Cousin's Maine Lobster), but if I saw them in a sea of food trucks, they'd be on my list for sure.

Food Truck Time: 454 Grill at Jordan Lake Brewing Company…read more Good food truck with a very chill owner. The home fries were my favorite of the night, they were both good and cooked to perfection. I was not a fan of the margherita melt though, I did not like the tomato sauce. But, I can't wait to try a few other sandwiches from this food truck.

I ordered 2 cheesesteaks and fries from Jessica's Food Truck. I have to admit I was a little…read moreskeptical because I have eaten authentic Philly cheesesteaks while attending a university near Philly. But when Jessica told me they are actually from Philly and explained the difference in the cheese etc. I figured I was safe. I definitely made the right choice!! Both my niece and I enjoyed our meals. They were delicious. I wish I had taken pics.

We tried a chicken cheesesteak, cheeseburger, and some mozzarella sticks. Service was super fast…read more We were told it would be around 7 minutes but it seemed like it took barely 5. The cheesesteak was juicy and delicious. The bun was soft and fresh. The mozzarella sticks were tasty and the oil seemed fresh as well. Overall, a delicious food truck meal on the go.

I work at Lowe's and Wicked Links has a stand outside every day. I get the Italian sausage…read morebutterflied with spicy mustard and grilled onions and peppers. It is to die for! Hotdogs are Sabrettes and also excellent. The guys are very friendly too!

A solid hot dog spot. The sausage was flavorful, and the bun was toasted perfectly. Slightly…read moreoverpriced, but still worth it!

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/