Chow down on some of the best hot dogs and hamburgers in North Carolina when you pay a visit to Hap’s Grill in Salisbury. In business for 34 years, Hap’s is a staple found just off the square in Salisbury – and you’ll want to add it to your bucket list for the next time you’re in the area. Here’s why:

It’s a hole in the wall joint beloved by locals and visitors alike.

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For more than 30 years, Hap’s has served only three items: hot dogs, hand-patted burgers, and chili. Beverages, including Salisbury’s own Cheerwine, are served in old-fashioned glass bottles.

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Some of the best chili in the state winds up atop Hap’s famous hot dogs. Pair it with some onions, and you’ll have your dog all the way.

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People aren’t intimidated by the line that’s always forming outside of Hap’s small takeout location.

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On their Facebook page, Hap’s makes light of the line, claiming it can wait on four customers every minute.

Google Maps/Tim Southard And we believe them!

Get your food to go and eat it right outside the restaurant on one of the makeshift tallboy tables by the street.

Google Maps/Bo Pittman Spread out and enjoy every last bite. And if you’re still hungry, get back in line and order more.

With delicious and consistent food, it’s easy to see why Hap’s is so famously popular.

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Hap’s is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more from its official Facebook page!

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And we believe them!

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Spread out and enjoy every last bite. And if you’re still hungry, get back in line and order more.

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Ready for dessert? For some of the best ice cream in North Carolina, head to Sunni Sky’s!

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Address: 116 1/2 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA