The Most Historic Fast Food Joint In North Carolina

Popular fast food chains are great, but regional restaurants offering quick eats are an even better way to sample local cuisine. LoveFood compiled a list of the best historic fast food restaurant in each state that has stood the test of time. According to the site, each state has its own unique fast food spot that gives diners another option of a quick bite to eat at a regional restaurant.

So which North Carolina restaurant is considered the most historic fast food spot in the state?

Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs

If you're looking for a spot with great hot dogs, this family-owned Wake Forest staple has been serving up classics like its "all the way" hot dogs, meatloaf burger and BLT, among other tasty favorites, for over a century. Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs is located at 214 S. White Street in Wake Forest.

Here's what LoveFood had to say:

"As the name implies, Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs are pretty iconic in Wake Forest. Owned and run by the same family since 1916, it's the oldest still-operating restaurant in the Raleigh area. The go-to order is an 'all-the-way' dog, with chili, mustard, and freshly chopped onions. Get it with an Arnold Palmer — a drink named after the legendary golfer, who once frequented Shorty's."

Check out LoveFood's full list to see all the best historic fast food restaurants around the country.