While the restaurants that serve the best burgers in Charlotte primarily serve beef burgers, you will be surprised by the variety. The evolution of the hamburger is one of the most interesting parts of American culture. Once simply a backyard grill staple, burgers have become their own kitchen. Turkey burgers, bison burgers, ostrich burgers, portobello burgers, black bean burgers, and all the other descendants owe a tribute to their original – the burger.
So naming a burger the best in Charlotte would be like choosing the best car or the best wine. It is subject to taste. But if you’re craving a burger and don’t feel like rolling the dice, here are some of Charlotte’s best bets for a tasty burger.
Some of the places listed here focus on gourmet burgers, while others focus on plain and simple. But no matter what your favorite style is, there is sure to be something on this list that will quickly become a new favorite.
Gourmet Burgers
Big Daddy’s Burger Bar
1626 East Blvd.
Big Daddy’s is at the top of the heap. Dilworth Restaurant’s tremendous selection should satisfy the wishes of most burger fans. Try suggested menu options like the classic southern burger or the blue cheese, bacon and tomato stack. Or satisfy your wildest craving and create any burger you like with six types of patties, 11 cheeses, five breads, and more than 20 ingredients. And, any place with a bacon-wrapped fried hot dog gets special consideration. Complete your meal with one of six side items – go with the homemade fries.
Big Daddy’s is also open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Bad Ass Burger is the standout here, a massive burger topped with onion straws and amazing buttermilk fried bacon. This bacon here is huge, and it’s actually been a mistake for a chicken sandwich that takes up a lot of room on the bread.
The counter
4310 Sharon Rd.
This California-raised burger is in the Gourmet category with toppings ranging from carrot strings to dried cranberries to sauces, from ginger soy glaze to apricot sauce. Build your burger into a bun or bowl of lettuce. Either way, SouthPark Burger Joint offers a different experience than your standard diner and deserves a mention among Charlotte’s burger bars.
Value burgers
Five Guys
Multiple Charlotte Area Locations
There will be some people who complain that a chain is on this list, but Five Guys is good enough to warrant a place. Originally from Virginia in 1986, Five Guys exhibits tremendous value in the entry-level burger and fries category. Customizing your burger comes down to an extended set of basic ingredients. French fries are the reason to come to this growing burger franchise, as a small order can easily feed a family of four.
Hamburguesas de Zack
4009 South Blvd.
Locals rave about Zack’s as your typical burger joint. Cheap and simple might not be the best way to describe a restaurant, but Zack’s is both and that’s why it’s on this list. Zack’s also offers fried chicken, shrimp, and trout for those who don’t eat burgers.
