Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs

Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs has been A family owned business since 1916. We are located in the original location in Wake Forest. 214 South White street.

We serve traditional southern "red" Jesse Jones Hot Dogs. We also offer and serve a Nathans brand all beef dog that is also very popular. All hot dogs are Grilled to perfection, topped with fresh ingredients like, hand chopped onions, and our special Homemade Chilli recipe, all served on hot Steamed buns! So stop by today, You'll be gald you did!

08/30/2024

Shortys will be closed on Saturday August 31st through September 2nd for Labor Day weekend. We will Re-open on Tuesday September 3rd on our regular schedule. Thanks and have a safe and fun weekend everybody!

07/01/2024

CLOSED! We will be closed the first week in July! We will re-open on July 8th on our normal schedule!!! Stay cool friends

05/27/2024

WE WILL BE CLOSED TODAY TO SPEND TIME WITH OUR FAMILIES.
WE WILL OPEN BACK UP TOMORROW! HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY!

Photos from Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs's post 05/04/2024

Meet in the street is here! Come visit downtown Wake Forest today, and stop by and grab a shorty dog while you’re here! See ya soon!

Photos from Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs's post 05/02/2024

Fountain drinks coming soon at Shortys!

04/12/2024

First FRIDAY NIGHT ON WHITE! Set up has begun, beautiful weather in store, hot dogs are on the grill, and the beer is flowing! See ya soon!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter from the Shorty’s family to yours. We will be CLOSED on Monday April 1st. See you on Tuesday!

Photos from Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs's post 03/09/2024

Challenge accepted !
Deacon Garrett completely finished the triple big one burger

02/26/2024

The biggest burger we ever assembled here at Shorty’s! The triple Shorty’s Big One Burger! Yes he ate every bite!

02/15/2024

Girl Scout cookies will be here Saturday starting at 11:30..bring the family 🍔🍟🍟🍪

Photos from Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs's post 02/12/2024

Fresh homemade banana pudding is here! Better come quick because it sure goes fast! See ya soon!

12/26/2023

Shorty’s is closed! We will reopen on Jan 2nd 2024! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, see ya next year!

12/23/2023

2023 that’s a wrap! Shorty’s will be Closed now through Jan 1st! We will be reopen on Jan 2nd 2024! Hope everyone had a blessed and safe holiday! Merry Christmas!

12/21/2023

Tomorrow from 11-2

I’ll be signing books tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 22nd) outside Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs in Wake Forest, 11am-2pm. Hope to see you there! TheTarHeelTraveler.com

Photos from Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs's post 12/20/2023

Our good friend Scott Mason with the TarHeel Traveler will be outside Shortys this Friday from 11-2 selling and personally signing copy’s of all his books. Perfect for that last minute Christmas gift! Wake Forest Downtown

12/20/2023

Get your latest copy of Wake Forestoply ’s! $25 each!

12/20/2023

SHORTY’s will also have the second edition of the Wake Forest Monopoly game on sale at the store. Perfect for that last minute Christmas gift! $25

Photos from Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs's post 10/28/2023

We’re ready for goodies for goblins! If you’re in downtown Wake Forest today from 11-1 stop by participating businesses for a little trick or treating! Don’t forget to snap you a picture with Big Dog Billy, you may win a $100 worth of downtown dollars

09/18/2023

We will be OPEN today!! But the town of Wake Forest is doing some work on the water line (that’s located right in the middle of the street). The section of white street right in front of our building will be closed for the day. Nearby Parking lots are still open. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and we still hope to see you soon

09/08/2023

Last Friday Night on White of the year, crowd is rolling in! See ya soon!

09/01/2023

We will be closed Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. We will re-open on Tuesday. Have a safe and fun weekend everyone!

07/14/2023

Rain is gone and Friday Night on White is upon us!! Come on down!!

07/03/2023

We’re closed until Wednesday! Hope everyone has a safe and great 4th of July!

06/27/2023

Power is back on as of 7:30pm. We should be back in action tomorrow serving the best hot dogs around!

06/26/2023

Still no power! They said it could take all day and possibly in the middle of the night before it’s back on. Thanks to Tri area ministry’s for letting me use their freezer and most of my staff for taking the rest home so I don’t lose it! What a nightmare! Sorry for any inconvenience. Hopefully we will be back open tomorrow

06/26/2023

Shortys will be closed today because we have no power, they said it would be tonight before it comes back on.

06/22/2023

CLOSED this week, reopening on Monday , June 26.

06/20/2023

Closed this week for our summer vacation, reopening on Monday June 26th.

06/19/2023

Closed all week for our summer vacation! We will reopen on Monday June 26.

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214 S White Street
Wake Forest, NC
27587

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 7pm
Thursday 10:30am - 7pm
Friday 10:30am - 7pm
Saturday 10:30am - 3pm

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