Landmark sandwich & hot-dog joint with billiards, memorabilia-covered walls & an old-school vibe. Based on 661 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
214 S White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: (919) 556-8026
Website: http://www.shortysfamoushotdogs.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–7 PM |
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Reviews
Trevor MacPherson
Great old school atmosphere and food. Food is great price. Nice arcade and pool area in the back. What you would expect in a small town diner
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Steve French
Good chili dog and fries. Counter service. Pool tables in the back. Reasonably priced.
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Joe DeMattei
Not only are Shorty’s hot dogs some of the best I’ve ever had, they have the absolutely best onion rings I’ve eaten. Their burger also easily made my top 5 (which is pretty hallowed ground). I cannot recommend Shorty’s highly enough, everything is fantastic!
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Ashley S.
Awesome hot dogs and hamburgers. Fries were crispy on the outside and soft inside. Inexpensive in a place that looks like an old soda shop. Extremely fast service.
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Louis C.
Shorty’s is another place where both the quality of food and service have remained good despite covid and inflation.
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Sherri Barham
Great grilled pimento cheese sandwich with bacon and an Arnold Palmer. Famous hotdogs and all of the nostalgic signs and atmosphere were great for a hotdog joint. They had a game room in the back. It. Was like stepping back in time. They have a basic selection on the menu and a 99 sanitation score The only thing that would have been icing on the cake is a little more friendly southern hospitality vibe from behind the counter. That was very cut and dry. “Whatcha want” kinda place.
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Bobby Earp
I have tried this joint 2 times. 2 because I thought maybe a bad day the first. World’s Greatest Hotdogs does not apply here. They have no taste! I have no problem with the staff not being friendly. I just want a good hotdog. This is not the place 🙁
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Barbara
First time here. We tried the cheeseburger and chili hot dog. The both tasted great. We also ordered onion rings and fries. They were also great. The crew working there were very friendly and helpful in ordering. My husband loved the Arnold palmer and I loved the fresh squeezed lemonade. We will definitelybe back with the kids.
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Robbin Taylor
They charge for using your debit card without telling you, when I would have paid with cash if I had only new and when I said something, she looked at me as to say,
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Bill Jenkins
Made to order hotdogs with all the Fixin’s. The food was good but this place needs a cleaning. They don’t wipe down the tables.
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