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Here’s What Happened When We Tried The New Bobby’s Burgers In SouthPark

Author Debbie Nance

One of my all-time favorite Food Network chefs is Bobby Flay. So, we couldn’t wait to visit his new place in Charlotte. Well, here’s what happened when we tried the new Bobby’s Burgers in SouthPark. It was very interesting to say the least.

Arriving At Bobby’s Burgers In SouthPark And What Happened

Bobby’s Burgers occupies a grand space across from SouthPark Mall on Fairview Rd. in Charlotte. There was plenty of signage by the road hailing ‘we are open.’ We arrived for an early dinner Saturday around 5, and followed the directions to the free parking garage where a sign welcomed Bobby’s Burgers guests. All things were hopping right along.

We meandered up the long sidewalk to the front door near outdoor seating that was almost full with diners. But, we were stopped short and told the restaurant was closed for inside dining and that they were only taking to go orders or outside dining. We were puzzled, but we took a seat along with the others.

Then, group after group came up the sidewalk hoping to try the new restaurant. They were all greeted with the same message. But, why? We didn’t yet know. The staff was friendly, but a bit frazzled. We were given a paper menu. And, the waiter took our order.

Menu Descriptions from Bobby's Burgers In SouthPark
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It was a tough decision since everything looked delicious. I wanted to make sure we tried a ‘crunchified’ burger since that is one of the chef’s signature tricks. It’s simply adding potato chips to the burger, in case you didn’t know. LOL. But, the others sounded delicious, too.

What We Ordered At Bobby’s Burgers In SouthPark

The hubby finally decided on the Bacon Crunchburger with bacon, American Cheese, potato chips and Bobby’s Sauce. He also ordered fries. I chose the Nacho Burger with queso, pickled jalapenos, blue corn tortilla chips and tomato chipotle salsa. And, I had to get the buttermilk onion rings.

a box with onion rings and an open faced Nacho Burger from Bobby's Burgers In SouthPark
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The menu is nice and concise and pretty much what you want from a burger place. He also offers a brunch burger with an egg, chicken and veggie sandwiches, other sides and shakes.

Our Thoughts On The Food At Bobby’s Burgers In SouthPark

All in all, thankful we were early birds. It paid off! The burgers were thick, juicy and flavorful. The queso on mine was a little like ball park nacho cheese. And, I didn’t notice chipotle in the salsa, although, I really enjoyed my burger. When we return, I plan on trying the BBQ Smokehouse Burger.

But, the star of the meal, in my opinion, was the Buttermilk Onion Rings. OMG. They were so crunchy and flavorful without being greasy at all! And, they were accompanied by a buttermilk garlic ranch for dipping. I would get those again and again.

Onion Rings In A Box at Bobby's Burgers In SouthPark
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So, even through some adversity for the early days of a new restaurant, it’s 2 thumbs up from us. We’ll return to Bobby’s Burgers in SouthPark for sure!

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.

Here's Where To Find 6 Of The Cheapest Burgers In Charlotte

There’s a lot of talk lately about the rising cost of everything. And, that includes groceries, dining out and even fast food burgers. Of course, there’s one chain in particular that caused a stir when a social media post of the receipt went viral. And, that receipt showed a burger, small fry and a drink rang in at over $24. So, that leaves us all in search of more reasonable prices. And, it led me to start checking around for the cheapest burgers in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

And, in doing my informal research, I merely did a quick preliminary search online for ‘cheapest burgers in Charlotte.’  Then, I simply checked the menu of the suggestions online to find the cost of a basic burger at each location.  So, that’s about as easy as it gets.  And, let’s face it, most of the time when we grab a fast food or drive thru burger it’s an impulse purchase rather than one we bargain shop for.  Usually, we’re on the go or running errands.  Or, we know we won’t have time to cook.  So, it’s an easy meal for a single or the family in some cases.

And, it used to be an economical one.  I mean, we know quick on-the-go-burgers aren’t always the healthiest option.  So, the selling point was always convenience and price point.  However, increasingly, that’s no longer the case.   Owners of these franchises point out rising labor and ingredients cost as contributing factors to the problem.

But, I still enjoy a good burger.  Although, I do take a beat now before carelessly just pulling up to a window to order from a menu board.  Gone are the days my husband and I could grab a fast food burger for $10, or the change in our car pocket.  So without further adieu, let’s look at some of the cheapest burgers in Charlotte.  These prices are current as of March 10, 2024 and in no particular order.  I did not include large national scale franchise drive thrus.

  • 1. South 21 Drive In

    South 21 Drive In has been a Charlotte favorite since 1955. The spot at 3101 Independence Blvd. in Charlotte is a good old fashioned drive-in type operation. They advertise themselves as ‘Home of the Super Boy Hamburger.’ And, they’ve even been featured on Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri’s “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.” In scanning the menu I see a basic hamburger at $4.75. Add cheese for $4.95 total. And, the famous ‘Super Boy’ is $8.85.  So, add it to our cheapest burgers in Charlotte list.

  • CHUBZ Famous Chiliburgers

    This is a spot on Woodlawn Rd. in Charlotte that I am not yet familiar with.  However, after reading the Yelp reviews, I must try it.  The owners are a father and son duo from California.  And, the website says they specialize in serving up SoCal inspired burgers and chili dogs.  Apparently, they do just that.  According to reviewers, it’s reminiscent of Tommy’s or In N Out.  And, folks rave about the house made fries, too!  So, what’s the damage for a burger at CHUBZ?  The menu says a deluxe single burger rings in at $7.25.  And, the deluxe double cheeseburger is $8.50.  And, that adds it to our cheapest burgers in Charlotte list.

  • Pinky's Westside Grill

    This addition to our cheapest burgers in Charlotte list is a Charlotte institution.  And, it also has appeared on Diner’s Drive Ins and Dives.  Pinky’s is at 1600 West Morehead Street in Charlotte and on Gilead Rd. in Huntersville.  Customers can snag the Pinky’s Pterodactyl for $9.25.  And, with the addition of cheese for $1.00 more.  So, getting closer to $10.  But, still not bad by today’s standards.  Plus, the burgers at Pinky’s are really good.

  • ACE No. 3

    Next on our list of cheapest burgers in Charlotte is ACE No. 3.  We find this spot at 1001 Belmont Ave. in Charlotte.  They also have locations in Concord Mills and Myers Park.  The website describes ACE No. 3 as ‘simple, but pretty darn delicious.’  The restaurant scored ‘Best Burger’ from Charlotte Magazine four years running.  The menu features The Ace at just $9.65.  Or, under the ‘create it’ menu, the basic hamburger is just $8.45.  Some toppings are additional.   They also serve chili dogs and a variety of shakes.

  • Brooks Sandwich House

    This is a beloved Charlotte favorite at 2710 N. Brevard St.  We’re all familiar with the sad loss of one of the owners of the famous Brooks Sandwich House.  However, the family continues to operate the spot as Scott Brooks would’ve wanted.  And, customers flock to the cash only burger spot.  The latest publication of a menu with prices I could find was from a Facebook post from June of 2023.  And, it appears a basic burger at Brooks sets you back $6.50.  And, a cheeseburger goes for $7.05.  There’s plenty of toppings and add ons to gussy it up.  But, you can’t go wrong with this favorite.

  • Jack Beagles

    So, I started out hoping to find burgers right at or under $10 for this list.  And, for the most part, we did.  However, more often than not, I found the prices hovering between $10 and $15.  Therefore, we close out with Jack Beagles at 1404 W. Morehead St.  The spot is a favorite spot for game watching in Charlotte.  And, there’s locations in Mt. Holly and Noda.  And, it’s a solid choice with the ‘classic beagle’ burger ringing in at $10.95.  It’s a little more gourmet than the rest with a blend of chuck and sirloin and round with cheddar, lettuce and tomato and onion on Brioche.

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