Otis Campbell's Hot Dog parlor is located on Market Street in downtown Mount Airy, North Carolina. This is a street that is being transformed to be a vital part of downtown, and the Hot Dog Parlor is the beginning of that revitalization, which is much welcomed by the residents and tourists alike. Market Street is located parallel to downtown, between Market and E. Oak Street, Turn right off of Main Street onto Franklin Street or right off of Main Street onto E. Oak Street, you will pass by Market Street. It is very easy to find, and if you are downtown, just walk there! You will enjoy the stroll!
The inside of Otis Campbell's Hot Dog Parlor is such a beautiful and refreshing place in a minimalist sort of way. Keep in mind, this is just the beginning, but right now it is bright and spacious with the most beautiful light coming through the windows. The American Flag on its pole outside is perfectly framed in the first window on the left as you walk in the door, so be sure to look! There is even a pool table in the back! Also, look at those beautiful hardwood floors!
The menu (pictured above) has just what it needs - hot dogs, chips, and drinks! You can't get much better than that! Also, check out the LOW PRICES! It's only $2 for a hot dog, and drinks are under a dollar. They even have 2 liters avaliable if you come in with several people. Also, they have a to-go special: 12 hot dogs for $20 OR you can get 12 hot dogs, one two liter, and one large bag of chips for $24. This is perfect for a family meal, and really great for those tour buses I see driving all over downtown! There is plenty of room to park on the street, so come on down and bring your family and friends!Okay, let's get back to what we are here for - THE DELICIOUS HOT DOGS!!!! Let me get straight to the point:
Look at that chili piled on top of the hot dog - it is the best chili I've ever eaten and it, in my opinion, is what really makes this hot dog so delicious. It has the perfect texture - unlike any I've ever eaten. There is no messy grease dripping, just pure meat and the most amazing flavor. There is a hint of spice, not enough to overwhelm and most certainly not too much for those who don't like spice - just enough to make it the best chili you've ever eaten. That slaw is good too, and the important thing is it doesn't overwhelm the chili either. I don't know about you, but I've ordered a hot dog with slaw before and ended up getting slaw that tasted more like celery and carrots than actual slaw. It's not like that with this delicious hot dog - it's perfect, right down to that delicious pink hot dog (and don't believe what you hear about these hot dogs in the news - everyone around here grows up eating pink hot dogs and they are still eating them when they are 85 years old or older).
Just looking at that picture of my hot dog is making me hungry. I ordered it with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions. You may also add relish, ketchup, and mayonnaise, if you wish. One hot dog is good, but just go ahead and order two, because you will want another when you are finished!The owners of the restaurant love this town, and are currently commuting from another city until they are able to relocate. Strike up a conversation with them, they are really nice people and love to talk to the locals and tourists too. If you are lucky, you might even get to hear a guitar tune from that nice guitar behind the counter!
Hurry up and get down to Otis Campbell's hot dog parlor! You will be hooked, like I am! I think I've been there three times in the last eight days! Be sure to tell them "Dining Out in Mayberry" sent you!
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