Kermit’s Hot Dog House

Reviews

• Fox E.

  star star star star star 2 November 2026

  If you needed a license to eat here, it'd be Permits. If they cured skin disease, it'd be Dermits. And if they could get you knocked up like my hot dog can, it'd be Spermits.
  
  Thankfully, it's not.
  
  This is a very friendly little hot dog place serving Carolina style hot dogs full of coleslaw, and both their burgers and dogs are impressive and dirt cheap, and they will serve you close to closing time.
  
  The service was second to none and the guy even photobombed me, which I always appreciate because it makes Yelp pix so much more enjoyable. I've yet to have a great meal in Winston-Salem ever, and even Greensboro is lacking too, just down the road, but this hot dog shack is great, and by local standards it's uber-great - so I definitely have to give this place five stars without any doubt.
  
  And if you never come here because you never leave the house, then you should probably go to Hermits instead. Except you can't. Because you never leave the freaking house, do you.

• Karl K.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 30 October 2026

  Kermit's earned a spot in Our State Magazine's Top 10 hot dogs joints in the state. I'm thinking they must've only gone to 10 places. It's not that Kermit's is bad. It's just not worthy of a top 10 hot dog designation.
  
  The hot dog itself had a good taste, and the chili did as well. But the slaw was WAY too wet. It caused the bun to liquefy and the entire thing to fall apart. The carnage was terrible. See photo.
  
  The burger also had a good flavor but also was nothing to get excited about.
  
  The tater tots were perfectly cooked and not greasy.
  
  My server was very sweet, but after she delivered my order, she never checked on me once. I actually had to go to the counter to get a refill and find out how to pay my bill.
  
  If you are going to Kermit's for nostalgia, I get that. It has that. But to me, if nostalgia is not accompanied by excellent food, what is the point? And along with that nostalgic atmosphere at Kermit's comes the loudest phone you will ever hear. They have a to-go order phone that rings almost constantly, and even though the place is already loud, it manages to break through the noise and shatter your nerves.
  
  Kermit's has been doing their deal since 1966. But even Dairi-O is better. Yeah, that's right : Dairi-O. And they've been doing their thing since 1947.
  
  If they were avoiding chains, I understand. But Our State overlooked Johnson's Family Grill in Madison.

• Ryan C.

  star star star star star_border 29 October 2026

  After eating lunch at Kermit's last week, I was surprised to realize I had never reviewed it or even checked in there. Gotta remedy that! Especially after so many visits here over the last two decades. I love the fact that the place has really not changed in over 50 years since they opened. Everything in south side Winston-Salem has changed, even in the last 20 years, but Kermit's remains the same classic hot dog/burger stand. It is quite a remarkable sight to see folks of all socio-economic groups and cultures eating here. Kermit's brings folks together in a good way!
  
  Their red hotdogs are made from beef and pork, as a sign behind the counter points out. My favorite is the footlong cheese dog, which comes with pimiento or American in the dog itself, fully loaded with chili, onions and slaw. Their Friday special includes an order of fries and drink with your footlong for only $6.45. Great value! Burgers are good here too, but if you've never been here before you have to get a hot dog. It's required for all first-timers....
  
  If you've never been here before and you're considering it, just get your buns over to Kermit's. You'll thank me later.

• Meleah S.

  star star star star star 28 October 2026

  Let me be 100% honest - this is probably the kinda place you have to grow up eating to love. Kermit's was a staple for me growing up in the area and it hasn't changed one bit. On a recent trip back home, I took my husband here to try his first North Carolina style hot dog. The nostalgia hit me as soon as I pulled into the parking lot.
  
  I ordered him a foot long all the way and a side of fries. I had a chicken sandwich and tater tots. The order was made fresh and it was delicious. When my husband unwrapped his hot dog, the juice spilled all over his pants and I told him "that's how you know it's fixin to be delicious". And it was!

• Anita W.

  star star star star star_border 16 October 2026

  Small old fashion drive up/ car hop style. Nothing too special about the hot dogs. Great for a quick stop for a bite to eat.
  
  Kinda dirty and dinky. Service was nice