Jim's Ole Time

Super yum !!! Been meaning to get a hot dog here for quite a while. Glad to have finally tried them.For $2 a hot dog you cannot beat this little stand which is out front at Lowes.Only criticism is that the chili could of been warmer. But it was tasty. We will stop by again.

if one is as into seeking great hot dogs as I am, one goes where ever the trail leads - even to the front of a Lowe's Home Improvements store in Cary, and this trip was definitely worthwhile.. There Jim Rivers has been setting up his steel hot dog stand for nearly 14 years now, and is there almost everyday beginning at 11:30 - he misses some days because he also sets up at the North Carolina State Fair each year.He steams his weiners - Red Hots (neon red Southern weiner)for $1,50, Nathans All Beef for $2.00, Jalapeno (with the pepper already in the weiner) for $2.50, and a Sausage dog, also for $2.50. His toppings(whatever you want at no additional charge) include mustard, ketchup (ugh!), chili, onions, slaw, mayo (double ugh!), cheese, sauerraut, red onion (foo foo), and relish (we get visitors from the far north).The Red Hot is your basic Southern Chili dog with a weiner of questionable parentage, chile, onions and/or slaw, on a nice, soft bun. This is a very good hot dog. The chili is not home made since the All Knowing, All Seeing Wake County government has decided that only brick and mortar restaurants can prepare such items in their duly and regularly inspected kitchens - this apparently is true even if the rating is not particularly good. Jim uses Patterson's Grand Slam All Beef Chili, which is available in 5 pound tubs or #10 cans. This is very good commercially prepared chili, right up there with Matinee brand used by Allen & Son in Chapel Hill.The Nathan's All Beef hot dog with chili, mustard, and Jim's slaw is an outstanding slaw dog - one of the best I've tried, and I've tried more than a few. The quality of the weiner reals comes thru, and is very well showcased by the soft bun, tasty chili, and not too sweet mayo based slaw.On my next visit, I'll try the Jalapeno dog and the Sausage dog instead of the All Beef - well, probably in addition too it. Jim is friendly and personable, the service is quick, the pricing reasonable - there is no seating available, but sitting in an airconditioned auto munching several dogs ain't at all bad.

We frequent Lowe's a lot and it always smells great when we are leaving but I had never stopped for a hot dog. However, one day I was craving hot dogs and since Costco was out of the way, I decided to give Jim's a try. I opted for the red hot dogs since I've never had one before- toppings are free and I typically get slaw, chili, and ketchup. These dogs are simply delicious and hit the spot! I've been back several times!

Hidden gem wish I had found his years ago. Delicious food from nice people. Swirled the ketchup and mustard and got the seal of approval from my 4 year old.

Yes, I really am reviewing a hot dog cart in a parking lot! They are that good! Jim's is located near the entrance of Lowes Home improvement in Cary. He serves up some of the best hot dogs around. It is an old fashioned stainless steel hot dog cart and can be found there nearly every day from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM no matter how hot, how cold, or how wet. The owner definitely has customer service figured out. He is friendly, funny and efficient. He always is smiling and greets regulars by name. Now, the important stuff, the dogs... Jim serves steamed Nathan's dogs from Coney Island, NY. They are top of the line, natural casing, all beef dogs. They taste great and snap when you bite them. He has all the normal condiments including mustard, ketchup, sweet relish, diced onions, chili. slaw, kraut spicy brown mustard, and cooked sweet Vidalia onions known as "red onion sauce." The spicy brown mustard and red onion sauce are the perfect combo! Jim's also serves up the red, Carolina Packer style dogs for those so inclined. Stop by and check him out. You won't be disappointed! It even makes that third trip to Lowes during my spouse directed home improvement projects bearable...

Dogs like you got at the ball park when you were a kid, just a little more cents.hard not to like them, they do slide down nicely.if you like gourmet dogs, this may fall short, but the old stand by red hot with chilli, slaw and onions, this rocks.

This spot came close to NYC where im originally from. Don't let the location fool you. Chily was great as well.

Awesome find! Googled hot dogs while at the flea market on a craving, lol and glad I chose this place. Fair price and taste amazing, any toppings were the same price..... Well def return.

One of the only reasons why I go to this Lowe's, there is one closer to home. Really solid food, great prices and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. I am a hot dog snob and these are among the best in the Triangle.

Take it to the streets or for you the court that's an easy one. Just add some Pam and Tommy then GOLD ! That's a straight A student athlete winning on the weekend! GOLO Golden age