Hot Dogs & Biscuits in Burlington

Burlington, North Carolina
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In October, Don and I took a road trip that involved a few days visiting our son, who moved to Burlington, North Carolina two months ago. ​Burlington is known as the Stocking Capital of the world... no big food titles here. However, we enjoyed some memorable food adventures in Burlington!

I didn't get any food pics from of our best Burlington food experience. That was the night that Scott grilled some local sausages, from a quaint  downtown Food Co-op.  We sat in these wonderful chairs, which should give 3 bonus points for Scott's great meal!

Zach's Hot Dogs

Scott's girlfriend, Chali is in her third year at nearby Elon University. She introduced Scott to Zach's a year ago.  ​Zach's has been serving the best dogs since 1928! 

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On a Saturday afternoon we were lucky to be seated without a long wait and we were even luckier to get Travis as our waiter!  He served us our drinks and dogs in record time, all the while grinning and chatting!  3 Bonus Points for Zach's big smile in the picture!

The prices are amazing at Zach's.  Not only are the menu items cheap, but they are oddly priced.  1.79 for a hot dog I believe!

Cheese!

Not everyone would be impressed by cheese splattered glass...but I love getting to watch food prep anywhere! 2 bonus points for having glass there! (or my camera would have been splattered) And did you know that you can get a cheese dog without the dog?!  That's only $1.39!

I will give Zach's 4 points for hot dogs!  They remind me of White Castle Burgers, back in St. Louis!  You kind of feel a little guilty for eating them...mostly because you are tempted to down about 5 at a time. But I have to give a negative 1 Bonus point for not getting to meet the current Zach!   His grandfather emigrated from Greece in 1928 to open this fine place. (different location)  Well maybe next time!

Biscuitville
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​Each of our 4 mornings in Burlignton started at Biscuitville. (mostly because Scott does not have a coffee maker in his apartment) We did sample the biscuits one morning!​

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Each of our 4 mornings in Burlignton started at Biscuitville. (mostly because Scott does not have a coffee maker in his apartment) We did sample the biscuits one morning!

Thelma
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​Even though there is a fast food- chain feel to Biscuitville, Thelma greeted us with a "0ne of a kind smile" each morning! "Welcome to Biscuitville, will you dine in or have carry out!"   4 bonus points for Thelma!

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I asked Thelma if she had any idea how many biscuits they made per day and she laughed and shook her head.  "Why, I never even thought about that!"  Which I  thought was odd, because I would think about it daily if I worked there! 

I don't have the answer about the biscuits, but on the website, Burney Jennings (son of the original flour broker) claims they go through 28,600 pounds of flour per week!

Viewing Window
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Got to love a place that has a viewing window...for biscuit making!  Biscuitville got its' roots in Burlington in 1966, when flour broker, Mr. Jennings opened two bread stores.  Bread stores became pizza shops, then a family biscuit recipe lead to 50 Biscuitvilles in North Carolina and Virginia. ​
​Burlington gets 11 Points for Dining Fun!
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(Of course these points don't make sense, because they are combining a few dining experiences. Oh well.)