Topdog - Durham

I'm not a vegetarian, but I decided to try the vegetarian hot dog based on the employee's recommendation, and it was AMAZING! Gee, the TopDog employee, truly makes the best hot dog I've ever had! He deserves a raise for his incredible skills! I could barely believe it was a veggie dog—I thought I had accidentally ordered the meat one! No, it was just that Gee is an outstanding cook!

I had a great experience at TopDog in Southpoint Mall. The staff was friendly, and the food was delicious and satisfying. The Carolina dog is fantastic! I love the idea of a grilled hot dog served on a Hawaiian roll. It definitely elevates the hot dog experience. Overall, I had good food, good prices, and great people!

Hot dog served on buttered down Hawaiian rolls! enjoyed every bit of it!!! I'll definitely return!

**Parking:** 2 **Location:** 5 **Decor/Ambiance:** 5 **Customer Service:** 5 Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good hot dog? TopDog by Durham is AMAZING! I usually reserve 5-star reviews for exceptional experiences, but these guys truly hit it out of the park, giving my taste buds a 5-star treat today! TopDog is situated in the SouthPoint Mall, one of the busiest shopping centers. It’s a small kiosk located at the back of the food court. Parking is free but can be quite limited, so if you don’t want to struggle for a spot, you can also order through DoorDash for home delivery. It might be easier to find a parking space near the mall entrances and walk through the shopping center to the food court. While the location is great, it could be better as TopDog is kind of tucked away at the back, making it easy to overlook. I was helped by Gee and Demetrius, who were fantastic! Before ordering, I asked Demetrius for a thorough rundown of the menu. He explained everything so well that even the youngest customer could understand. TopDog prides itself on using fresh ingredients every day. Demetrius recommended the Veggie Dog, which is a crowd favorite, so I decided to give it a try—WOW! It was a fantastic hot dog. Make sure to sample the Hawaiian roll! Whoever came up with that idea deserves a medal! It was simply AMAZING! The Veggiewurst is actually beyond meat, and I topped it with grilled onions, paprika, and slaw. They also offer chips as a side. I can confidently say it was one of the best hot dogs I’ve had in years! TopDog accepts Apple Pay and Google Wallet, and they even have a loyalty program called Five Star. If you visit, definitely try the dipping sauce! Some of my favorite aspects of this hot dog place are the quality of the food and the presentation. The hot dogs are top-notch, and the menu is both simple and creative. I love the inventive twist with the Hawaiian rolls. Five stars for TopDog! I can’t wait to come back and try even more!

The hot dog gave my sister stomach problems! The frits were probably made in rancid oil, and had a very strong funky smell, I can not recommend this place to anyone.