Burlington's Zack's Hot Dogs has been open for business since 1928. Located in downtown Burlington, the family-owned restaurant is open six days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. As many of you know, this is my absolute favorite place to eat. For my readers who have never been, here are a list of explanations as to why Zack holds my heart:
It's cheap
Broke college/high school student? A hot dog, fry and drink totals around $4.
It's fast
You can sit down, order and eat all in under 15 minutes... This is no joke. The mystery of it all is that no one who works at Zack's writes down your order. You say it to them, they (somehow) remember it, they yell, "Clear," to whomever is making food, tell them what you ordered and then your food arrives at your table within minutes... Correctly.
It's good
I really cannot explain how delicious this food is. My personal favorite, a cheese dog with chili, is something I could eat every day for the rest of my life. Put a little Zack's hot sauce on your dog, burger or fries, and your taste buds will thank you.
Elon students haven't infested it
Our little piece of heaven has somehow remained untouched over the years. I'm not sure if it is the 15-minute drive from Elon`s campus or that the students just don't know about it, but it sure is nice to sit among other Burlington natives (or Burlies, as the students like to call us) and enjoy good food.
No trip to downtown Burlington would be complete without a hot dog from Zack`s. Not that there would be another reason to be in downtown Burlington, but if you are headed there for an unrelated reason you must stop by.
