Shortys Famous Hot Dogs

[Orzo]

in Wake Forest NC...anyone been there? Ive driven thru there for years and am allways on the look out for a road food place ate at the cuban restaurant there but never heard of this one..started in 1916..this is one on me........

[raleighfoodlover]

Have been there many times. Place is mentioned in the newest Southern Living in a piece about Wake Forest.
The hot dogs are some of the best you will ever find. Place is small & you will leave wearing many odors from inside. Well worth a visit; we usually stop in once or twice a month. The hot dogs are the "red" colored ones, not the "brown" color many people prefer. I believe they are purchased from Carolina Packers in Smithfield, NC (but they may be from somewhere else) since that is their brand/style of hotdog. The chili is great too. The place is an institution in Wake Forest; family run ever since it's been open. Again, worth your time to go eat, especially if you need a good hot dog fix.

Another place with good hot dogs is Short's Grill in Selma, NC. Very similar to Shorty's (no relation) but a good dog as well.

[kiittycaat]

My grandfather ate lunch at Shorty's every day because he owned a business across the street. It used to be that nice ladies would not go in there because it was a poll hall. On top of fabulous hot dogs,the meatloaf burgers are excellent. Can't beleieve peopleare discussing this on chow hound!