Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs

Shorty's Famous Hot Dogs has been a Wake Forest staple since 1916, serving hot dogs and burgers from its longtime home in downtown Wake Forest. Generations of customers describe growing up eating at Shorty's on the very same bar stools and hoping to raise their own children there, calling the staff like family who greet returning locals with open arms after years away. The restaurant is one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in Wake Forest and a beloved downtown landmark. Its story and menu are shared at shortysfamoushotdogs.com.