The Best Hot Dog Places in North Carolina
North Carolina is home to many authentic, delicious foods. One of the most famous, unique foods you'll find in Eastern North Carolina is a Bright Leaf Hot Dog. It's not like other franks. Bright Leaf Hot Dogs are red, made with fresh, local pork and beef with a unique blend of herbs and spices, giving them a distinctive flavor that has made them a southern classic for more than 80 years.
Here's a growing list of local restaurants, carts, food trucks and grills that serve North Carolina's famous franks...
Benson
Glenda's Sweet Shoppe & Grille
Location: 302 S Wall St, Benson, NC 27504
How do they cook their hot dogs? fried - in a commercial air fryer
What toppings do they offer? mustard, relish, slaw, chili, onions, and more!
The Redneck BBQ Lab
Location: 12101 NC-210 B, Benson, NC 27504
How do they cook their hot dogs? boiled
What toppings do they offer? chopped brisket, mom's homemade chili, pickled okra, mustard, slaw, onions, and more!
Broadway
Howard's Dips & Dawgs
@carolinapackersinc Enjoying a hot dog at Howard's Dips & Dawgs 🌭 🍦 #brightleafhotdogs #besthotdogs #brightleaf #foodreview #nc ♬ Happy - Pharrell Williams
Location: 120 N Main St, Broadway, NC 27505
How do they cook their hot dogs? steamed but will air fry upon request
What toppings do they offer? chili, slaw, cheese, jalapenos, onions, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, and more!
Clayton
JoCo Hot Dog Palace
Location: hot dog cart primarily found in Clayton, for next event go here: https://jocohotdogpalace.com/
How do they cook their hot dogs? starts in a cast iron skillet then moved to the grill to finish
What toppings do they offer? mustard, chili, slaw, onions, spicy mayo, queso, pineapple salsa, cheese wiz, sautéed onions, and more!
J-Top's BBQ Shop
Location: 8948 Cleveland Rd. Clayton, NC 27520
How do they cook their hot dogs? grilled
What toppings do they offer? mustard, chili, slaw, onions, BBQ sauce, and more!
Jones Cafe
Location: 415 E Main St Clayton, NC 27520
How do they cook their hot dogs? slow simmer in a special blend of oils (secret family recipe)
What toppings do they offer? mustard, chili, slaw, onions, and more!
The Grocery Bag
Location: 4879 NC-42 Clayton, NC 27527
How do they cook their hot dogs? steamed
What toppings do they offer? mustard, chili, slaw, onions, and more!
Dunn
Hot Dog and Hamburger Haven
Location: 700 E Cumberland St, Dunn, NC 28334
How do they cook their hot dogs? steamed or fried
What toppings do they offer? homemade chili, slaw, mustard, ketchup, diced onions, and more!
Sherry's Bakery
Location: 122 N Wilson Ave. Dunn, NC 28334
How do they cook their hot dogs? anyway you like - cold, grilled, fried (vegetable fry oil), and burnt too
What toppings do they offer? mustard, chili, slaw, onions, and more!
Four Oaks
Food City Grill
Location: 300 E Wellons St #B Four Oaks, NC 27524
How do they cook their hot dogs? fried and boiled
What toppings do they offer? chili, slaw, mustard, onions, and more!
Ole Time Grill
Location: 101 W Wellons St, Four Oaks, NC 27524
How do they cook their hot dogs? fried - in grease
What toppings do they offer? homemade chili, slaw, mustard, onions, and more!
Goldsboro
Rudy's Mart
Location: 1000 Jordan Blvd, Goldsboro, NC 27530
How do they cook their hot dogs? boiled
What toppings do they offer? mustard, ketchup, chili, onions, slaw, relish, and cheese!
Pikeville
Pikeville Dawg House
Location: 202 Goldsboro St. Pikeville, NC 27863
How do they cook their hot dogs? steamed
What toppings do they offer? chili, onion, ketchup, mustard, jalapenos, pickles, green relish, red relish (very popular), slaw, and more!
Raleigh
Sean's Shack
Location: 2840 E Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
How do they cook their hot dogs? grilled
What toppings do they offer? homemade chili and slaw, mustard, ketchup, avocado, cheese, pico de gallo, bacon, fried and grilled onions, BBQ sauce, and more!
Steve's Place
Location: 6320 Capital Blvd # 119, Raleigh, NC 27616
How do they cook their hot dogs? steamed or grilled
What toppings do they offer? homemade chili and slaw, mustard, pimento cheese, onions, mayo, jalapenos, grilled peppers and onions, relish, and more!
Smithfield
Cricket's Grill
@carolinapackersinc Replying to @itsthechad we enjoyed a hot dog at Cricket's Grill in Smithfield, North Carolina #brightleafhotdogs #brightleaf #hotdog #foodreview #ncfood #nc ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE - Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
Location: 506 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
How do they cook their hot dogs? fried
What toppings do they offer? mustard, ketchup, chili, slaw, lettuce, tomato, bacon, relish, and more!
Zack's Char-Grill
@carolinapackersinc Replying to @darbygarrettgilchrist Zack's is open and has great hot dogs 🌭 #brightleafhotdogs #brightleaf #foodreview #besthotdogs ♬ Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazy
Location: 618 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577
How do they cook their hot dogs? fried
What toppings do they offer? mustard, ketchup, chili, slaw, and more!
Wilson
Krueger's Candies
Location: 116 Nash St SW Wilson, NC 27893
How do they cook their hot dogs? hot dog roller grill and serve with FRESH HOMEMADE BUNS
What toppings do they offer? mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, chili, onions, relish, slaw, mac and cheese, bacon and more!
We love our community and appreciate every one of the businesses that serve Bright Leaf to their customers.
You'll find Bright Leaf Hot Dogs in more grills and restaurants than you see here. More businesses will be added over time.
Feel free to contact us for questions or to find a hot dog joint near you.
