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Local food spots open for the Fourth of July

If you’re looking for places to eat on the Fourth of July without breaking the bank or having a huge clean up, continue reading.

 A plate of food on a wooden table.

Hungry for grill + meaty classics? We’ve got you covered.

Photo by RALtoday

Looking for somewhere tasty to grab a bite to eat without having to host or cook? We reached out to some local spots that have the Independence Day flavors you’re looking for that’ll be open during the holiday.

Cloos’ Coney Island | 2233-102 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Complete with retro checkered floors, this spot specializes in hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, and cheese fries.

CowBar | Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | The burgers are bomb, but this spot also serves specialty beef hot dogs with all the fixings.

Element Gastropub | 421 Fayetteville St., Ste 103, Raleigh | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Barbecue can be for everyone, not just carnivores. Element is a 100% vegan spot, serving plant-based southern + barbecue favorites.

Midwood Smokehouse | 409 W. Johnson St., Raleigh | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | They’ve got the meats and sides like coleslaw + barbecue baked beans to entice any taste bud.

The Pit Authentic Barbecue | 328 W. Davie St., Raleigh | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Filled with southern classics + famous plates, this spot has the down home dishes + flavors you’re looking for.

Snoopy’s Hot Dogs and More | Various locations | 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | Keep it simple with the flavorful beef hot dogs this place has to offer.

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