Delicious Lone Star State Burger Chain Finally Picks A Charlotte, NC Home
People rave about Whataburger. It is a Texas burger chain that has Texas transplants longer for a taste of home. Looks like the delicious Lone Star State burger chain has…
People rave about Whataburger. It is a Texas burger chain that has Texas transplants longer for a taste of home. Looks like the delicious Lone Star State burger chain has finally picked a Charlotte home.
According to WSOC-TV, it will be East Charlotte. They say according to development filings in the city of Charlotte, a franchisee wants to bring Whataburger to the Clear Creek Crossing development on Albemarle Road.
This is the second potential spot for Whataburger’s first expansion into Charlotte. Channel 9 reported last year when planning documents were filed for a Whataburger location off South Boulevard near Tyvola Road.
You might be asking, what is a Whataburger? Here's how the company website describes how they got started in 1950. "More than seven decades ago, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson had a bold idea: to serve a burger so big that it took two hands to hold, and so good that after a single bite customers couldn't help but exclaim, “What a burger!” He named his humble burger stand, located on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, “Whataburger.”
So is this new Charlotte location a sure thing? No construction start dates or opening timelines have been mentioned. Looks like only time will tell but I can't wait to give it a try.
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
15. Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
Location: 201 N Tryon St Ste 1010 Charlotte, NC 28202
Rating: 4 star
Reviews: 733
14. Burger 21
Location: 14825 Ballantyne Village Way #160, Charlotte, NC 28277
Rating: 4 star
Reviews: 278
13. Shake Shack
Locations: 1605 East Woodlawn Road Charlotte, NC 28209; 1930 Camden Rd. Charlotte, NC 28203; 9824 Rea Road, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28277
Rating: 3.5 star
Reviews: 378
12. Moo & Brew
Address: 1300 Central Ave Charlotte, NC 28205
Rating: 4 star
Reviews: 279
11. The Good Wurst Company
Address: 3001 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviews: 178
10. Park Road Soda Shoppe
Address: 4121 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
Rating: 4
Reviews: 56
9. Brooks Sandwich House
Address: 2710 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviews: 223
8. CHUBZ Famous Chiliburgers
Address: 200 A W Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviews: 298
7. What The Fries
Address: 10707 Park Rd F, Charlotte, NC 28210
Rating: 4.5
Reviews: 221
6. Fat Cat Burgers & Bakeshope
Address: 2410 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Rating: 4 stars
Reviews: 59
5. Pinky's West Side Grill
Address: 1600 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Rating: 4
Reviews: 1567
4. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Address: 5105 John J Delaney Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277; 1626 East Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203
Rating: 4
Reviews: 672
3. Harriett's Hamburgers
Address: 1115 N Brevard St Optimist Hall Stall #6, Charlotte, NC 28206
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviews: 180
2. Ace No. 3
Address: 1001 Belmont Ave Charlotte, NC 28205; 829 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviews: 396
1. Bang Bang Burgers
Address: 235 West Tremont Avenue Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28203, 2001 E 7th St D, Charlotte, NC 28204
Rating: 4.5
Reviews: 769
