Trolly Stop

Gluten free buns!!!!! Also I don't eat beef so they had Turkey dogs and also veggie dogs!! They were really really good and service was fast!

Notes: Cash only, ~$3 per hot dog, parking can be sparse and you'll need quarters (25 cents per 5 minutes) to feed the meters.

Those notes aside, this little shop is adorable and worth the quarters. I moved out of NC and love their North Carolina dog (a take on the classic chili and slaw combo using deli mustard) but can't rightly plug their Chicago dog, having moved to Chicago (it could be delicious, but it's just not a classic Chicago dog). If you're looking for a cheap lunch on the island or just want a really good hot dog, they offer exactly what you're looking for. They offer regular (Trolly) hot dogs, beef dogs, and veggie dogs (if I remember correctly). They then offer a selection of toppings for them, which I must mention the North Carolina and Surfer topping sets as highlights. You then receive your tasty dog as ordered, with an offering of lemonade (should you desire), and outdoor seating (if you're lucky!) or your cozy car running on it's timer. It's just plain old good. It reminds me of discovering hot dog joints run the same way when I moved to Chicago, but with my home-state flair in my favorite place to vacation. Oh! And they're open SUPER LATE! Bonus points from me for that, since now I can grab a late night snack on my vacations (no dieting allowed on vacation, right?).

This place, is, fantastic. The food is GREAT. Unlimited refills on lemonade. It may not be the flashiest place but you WILL NOT regret coming by.

After a day on the beach, what sounds better than a hotdog and soda? You walk in and get to choose the type of meat and then the fixings and they are QUICK. The only downside is they are a cash only business, meaning you are screwed if you like to travel to the beach with a card you can keep in your pocket while you swim.

Love this place. Wish I was back home in NC to enjoy one right now. It’s not the nicest looking or biggest place but it’s a place for everyone. It’s a Wilmington/ Wrightsville beach staple joint. Can’t wait to one of their dogs next time I come home!