Looks Like South Carolina Is Getting Its First Whataburger And Here’s Where It Will Be
As a native Texan I think I was born with certain instructions. Texans teach from a young age to love wide open spaces, slow cooked brisket, Dr Pepper and Whataburger. And, last fall I shared that there were possibilities of the Texas based chain opening a location in Charlotte, North Carolina and even somewhere in South Carolina. Well, to my delight, I read today the South Carolina location is closer to becoming reality. And, the city that developers decided on for South Carolina’s first Whataburger is Anderson.
According to The State, the project already cleared the first zoning hurdle. Of course, there are more items to be taken care of and approved. But, if all goes as planned, South Carolina’s first Whataburger would be located “several miles off I-85 closer to downtown on North Main Street.”
And, for those wondering, it is absolutely not the same in any way as the “What-a-Burger” already located in the Carolinas. The chain of my youth started in Corpus Christi Texas and sports the unmistakable orange and white striped buildings. Plus, they serve up some of the best burgers and shakes on the planet. And, don’t get me started on breakfast Taquitos. If you know you know.
So, this is welcome news to me. Texas based Whataburger is one thing we miss since moving from the Lone Star state years ago. And, you can bet I’ll keep an eye out for more news as the project moves along. Plus, if the North Carolina location gets a green light I’ll definitely share!
The 15 Best Burgers In Charlotte North Carolina
Today, August 25th is National Burger Day. Which is another fantastic holiday. Especially as a child, I was a burger connoisseur. I had probably eaten one at every restaurant in Charlotte. As I’ve gotten older my pallet has slightly expanded and in an effort to keep my waist from doing the same, I don’t order them for every meal like I once did. But don’t let that sentiment fool you, I still love a good burger! But who has the best burgers in Charlotte? I’m not so sure anymore. So I was excited about making this list. And while the heavy hitters (many of which I love) definitely made an appearance on this list, there were some I wasn’t familiar with (and I can’t wait to try!). In fact, I know what I’m doing for lunch today.
I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57, and french fried potatoes. A big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer… Ok, that’s not actually my preference (shoutout to Jimmy Buffett) but it does need to always have cheese. And lots of it. Bacon also helps a burger go from good to great in my opinion. Many restaurants have a special sauce to make them stand out. Or crazy combinations you wouldn’t think of. Do you like yours old-fashioned, fancy, with chili, or plain jane? Fries or Tots? Milkshake, soda, or beer to wash it down? Charlotte has a burger spot for you.
The rankings come from the review site Yelp and are based on the “highest rated” feature. There are 15 burger restaurants all in the Charlotte city limits. For restaurants with more than one location, they are combined and ranked where the highest rated location was. This list features 15 restaurants but there are obviously many other fantastic places to grab a burger. What’s your favorite spot? Let us know on social media.
The 15 Best Burgers In Charlotte North Carolina
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
