I’ll never forget the first time I stepped into Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs in Wake Forest and felt like I’d walked straight into a living scrapbook.
The walls were plastered with yellowed newspaper clippings and old photos, each one telling a story of family, flavor, and time.
There’s a special kind of magic in a place where one family has manned the grill for over a hundred years, and you can taste that legacy in every juicy snap of a red hot dog. The Joyner family’s secret? Love, patience, and the kind of tradition that only grows richer with age.
A Downtown Landmark You Can Actually Walk To
Tucked at 214 S. White St. in the heart of walkable downtown Wake Forest, Shorty’s sits exactly where neighbors need it most. You can park once and stroll past boutiques and coffee shops, then land at this red-signed beacon that’s anchored the block since Woodrow Wilson was president…