Where to Find the Best Burgers in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mar 2, 2017

There is nothing like biting down into a juicy burger dripping with cheese. Whether you like a gourmet burger with fancy toppings or just a basic burger made just right and then topped with some onions, lettuce, and tomato, Charlotte has many to choose from. The next time you are in town, here is where to find the best burgers.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Bad Daddy’s on East Boulevard in Charlotte has a little of everything along with their amazing gourmet burgers. Make sure to try the Mama Ricotta’s burger with fresh mozzarella, pesto, and pepperoncini, or the Pittsburgher burger with house-made American cheese, spicy garlic ketchup, and shoestring fries. If you are not a burger eater, they also have salads, chicken, and delicious nachos. The tater tots are also a local favorite.

The Cowfish

If you can’t decide between a burger and sushi, then head to The Cowfish for burgushi. Located on Sharon Road, this restaurant offers a variety of burgers, from the Boursin bacon burger with garlic and herb Boursin cheese and sautéed mushrooms to the black truffle cheeseburger with black truffle cheese and roasted shallots topped with a roasted garlic aioli. If you like some spice with your burger, the Jalapeno Popper Showstopper comes with jalapeno-infused cream cheese, jalapeno bacon, and jalapeno citrus aioli. The menu also includes several burgushi options, such as filet and lobster roll and the Turfin’ Surfer roll.

Zack’s Hamburgers

Head to Zack’s on South Boulevard for an old-school burger. With Zack’s special, you get two patties and two slices of cheese along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and mayo — and make sure to get the special Zack’s sauce. They also serve fried chicken for those who don’t want a burger, or they have a barbecue sandwich that is juicy and delicious. If you are up for indulging, the chili cheese fries are delicious.

Cowbell Burger & Whisky Bar

The Cowbell offers diners delicious burgers and a nice atmosphere. It packs its burgers with tons of flavor and offers a variety of toppings. Try Boogan’s Bacon, which is a local favorite. Choose the sweet potato tots to go with your burger, which is something special you won’t see at other places. You’ll find Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar on North Tryon Street in Charlotte.

Block & Grinder

The Block & Grinder on Providence Road grinds their meat in-house daily, so you know your burger is fresh. This is the place to go if you want something other than just a beef burger. They have a Cajun bison burger, a game burger, and a lamb burger for those who want to try something different. They serve all the burgers with pommes frites or mixed greens, or you can substitute one of their other sides such as duck egg or green slaw.

These are just a few of the places to get a great burger and more in Charlotte’s burgeoning burger scene.

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