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Best Burgers In North Carolina Has Lines Out The Door

Author Debbie Nance

When we want guidance for best places to grab our favorite foods, we often turn to Yelp. And, according to reviews on the site, this spot for the best burgers in North Carolina has lines out the door.

When Yelp compiled its ’50 States, 50 Cheeseburgers’ list, they hit the mark with their pick for the best burgers in North Carolina. Apparently, many other outlets agree since this spot racks up awards.

Where To Find The Best Burgers In North Carolina

Yelp named Nick’s Old Fashion Hamburger House on U.S. Hwy 52 in Lexington as serving up the best burgers in North Carolina. And, customers are willing to drive great distances just to experience it.

According to their website, Nick’s all started on April 1, 2010. But, don’t let the April Fool’s opening date fool you. Nick’s is no joke!

It began as a family business from Ralph Brauser, and the spot took its name from their son, Nick. Flash forward to 2020, Nick’s sold to Jeremy and Casey Haynes, residents of the North Davidson area.

However, even with a change of ownership, the quality never dipped. And, Nick’s continues to use fresh ingredients, cooking each order as it comes in with nothing pre-made.

Plus, over the years, this spot for the best burgers in North Carolina has racked up awards and recognition from national publications, including Reader’s Digest, Taste Of Home and Our State magazine.

So, what’s the buzz all about? And, what keeps folks lining up out the door to grab a bite from a spot serving up the best cheeseburgers in North Carolina?

The Menu At The Spot Serving The Best Burgers In North Carolina

Nick’s takes the humble cheeseburger and keeps it simple. All burgers come plain to start. But, customers on Yelp rave about the specialty burger with the addition of pimento cheese.

And, the ‘Noah Burger’ received major props. It includes pimento cheese, jalapenos, diced onions, mayo and BBQ sauce. Also, the ‘Big Nick Mac’ get praise with the familiar 1000 island dressing.

Nick’s even offers a lettuce wrapped burger is you’re watching those carbs. And, there’s hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, sides and ice cream.

But, Yelpers say plan to get there early. And, be patient because seating can be scarce, and you might wait a half hour for your burger.

Although, everyone seems to agree, it’s worth a little wait. And, apparently from reviews the staff is courteous and upfront about the wait times. So, most people didn’t seem to mind at all.

Ok, I’m ready for a road trip to find why Yelpers consider Nick’s the best burgers in North Carolina. And, to see the full list and how Yelp arrived at it, check out the full article.

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.

5 of the Best Burgers on Menus in North Carolina

There are a few things that get me more excited than anything. That’s shopping and eating. Whether it’s me cooking a new meal, cooking my favorite meal, or even going to some of my favorite restaurants. One of the best things to also do is try new foods and restaurants around your area. I have moved around quite a few times in the last few years, but in every spot I lived, I went looking for restaurants. Whether it was simple stuff like American and pizza or I was trying new stuff like Tex-Mex when living in Houston, TX.

While sitting and eating my somewhat healthy lunch, I started thinking about cheeseburgers. This is somewhat ironic because I am not a fan of cheeseburgers but sometimes those burgers can really hit the spot. A juicy patty with a great slice of cheese and tons of topping options is one of those things everyone can call a great meal. Don’t even let me get started on having the perfect side item to go along with that burger.

So, while I was sitting and thinking I decided to go look up some great cheeseburgers in the state of North Carolina. Now, I know that is probably a wide range but I wanted to see how crazy some of these restaurants get. I wanted to see if I could find those hidden gems with some crazy, super tasty cheeseburger options. So, take a ride through my mind and check out 5 of the best cheeseburgers I could find in North Carolina.

  • Mama Crow’s Burger and Salad Shop

    Up first, we’re visiting a spot in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mama Crow’s is a burger joint serving up a few different burger options for one to enjoy. One of their famous and most popular burgers is their smash burger. The burger is double smashed patties with cheese curds, mushrooms, onions, goat cheese, and black mayo on fresh bread. How insane does that burger sound? You can even add bacon on to it and make it your own a little! They also have burger specials and deals you can try throughout the year.

  • Hops Burger Bar

    Now, we’re heading to Greensboro, North Carolina to check out this burger bar. Hops Burger Bar is serving up fresh burgers with some locally grown ingredients to include on it. Each week they do a different featured burger for guests to try and enjoy. The options are endless. One burger that looked great to me is the pickleback. Enjoy a burger topped with fried onion rings, bbq sauce, and bourbon marinated pickles. Like what?! I can only imagine! They don’t have a photo, but here’s a picture of another insane weekly featured burger.

  • Bang Bang Burgers

    Now, we’re right here in Charlotte. Bang Bang Burgers gives you high-quality, made-from-scratch burgers for you to enjoy. They are very well known for their burger options and the menu does not disappoint. One burger you might enjoy is the Tint Burger. This burger can be in either a single or a double and it comes with pepper jack cheese, onion strings, shaved jalapenos, and siracho mayo. Whew!

  • The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

    Now, I am sure that sushi is not the first thing you think about when you are talking about a burger. Well, The Cowfish is one spot you might think about both because that’s what they are serving up. The have a location in both Charlotte and Raleigh to enjoy. The Charlotte menu has tons of options, but one burger that stands out is the jalapeno popper show stopper burger. This burger comes with 1/2 pound of beef, jalapeno infused cream cheese, jalapeno bacon, fried jalapenos, jalapeno citrus aioli, lettuce, tomato, and fresh jalapenos on a brioche bun. Now, talk about a beast of a burger!

  • Jack Brown's Beer & Burgers

    Head to Greenville, North Carolina (or South Carolina) to visit this spot! Jack Brown’s is a burger joint that serves 100% wagyu beef burgers putting unique twists on some of your favorite classics. One of their famous everyday classics is the Elvis burger. It’s a burger topped with peanut butter, mayo, applewood smoked bacon, and American cheese. Now, I am not sure how I feel about that peanut butter, so someone else should try it out and let me know!

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