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Here Are The Top Mouth Watering Burger Places In North Carolina

I asked around the room here at the office. I’m not talking about the fancy stuff but other than barbecue or fried fish what is your favorite meal?  Their answer…

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I asked around the room here at the office. I'm not talking about the fancy stuff but other than barbecue or fried fish what is your favorite meal?  Their answer was a delicious mouth-watering cheeseburger.  Oh yeah, talking my language. Here are the top mouth-watering burger places in North Carolina.

I checked in with the experts, Only In Your State, to see if they had the same question.  Where can you find the top ten best mouth-watering burger places in North Carolina? Their survey includes an iconic burger place right here in Charlotte.  And it came pretty high on the list.

Coming in at number two on the top ten list is Brooks Sandwich House in Charlotte, North Carolina.  There you will find no frills and no-nonsense mouth-watering food.  I hear their cheeseburger topped with bacon or chili is the bomb.  Do kids still say "the bomb"?  I still do! Can you believe I have lived around here all my life and I have never been there?  Going today.

Now, I have been to Beaches Burgers in Ocean Isle. It makes the top ten mouth-watering burger places in North Carolina.  My sister lives near there and recommended it to me last summer.  Delicious!! Again, a very no-nonsense establishment that just makes great burgers.

Now this isn't in North Carolina but I love the burgers at Eagles Nest in Clover, South Carolina. For more on the top ten mouth-watering burger places in North Carolina get the whole list in Only In Your State right here.

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

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.