Our State magazine recently named Hot Diggidy Dog as one of the top hot dog joints in North Carolina. Located at 106 Roxie Ave. in Fayetteville, NC, Hot Diggidy Dog is owned and operated by Zoe Kalevas who works hard to ensure that the food she’s preparing is of the highest quality.

Hot Diggidy Dog is best known for its bacon-wrapped hot dogs, fried bologna, slaw, hamburgers and milkshakes. Every morning Zoe goes in well before the restaurant opens to prepare 30 pounds of hamburger patties and around 10-15 pounds of slaw. 

Zoe opened the restaurant with her husband Vick six years ago. In 2020 Vick contracted the COVID-19 virus and ultimately passed away from it. Zoe has worked diligently to keep the place afloat to raise her kids and put food on the table. Zoe shared that her children are very helpful with the business as well when they aren’t busy with school. 

Though it hasn’t been an easy journey, Zoe’s hardwork and love for her business, family and community have kept her grounded. 

“...I've hustled and I've given it my all and we're doing very good…And I'm very appreciative to the community of Fayetteville,” shared Zoe.

Upon finding out that Hot Diggidy Dog had been highlighted in Our State magazine, Zoe was delighted: “I was very tickled, because I put all I got in this place because it defines who I am in the community and to myself. And when I do something, I go all the way…it's my pride and joy,” remarked Zoe.

Going forward, Zoe shared that she hopes to introduce more items at the restaurant as well as expand if it is within the budget. 

“It is a mom and pops place and mom and pops places are having a hard time surviving right now. But I think with continuous efforts with talking to your customers and advertising… you can make it, it's a lot of work…it comes with hard work, but hard work pays off,” stated Zoe. 

Hot Diggidy Dog is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Customers can dine in or call ahead and pick up a locally made lunch.