Located inside the lively Optimist Hall, Harriet's Hamburgers is a great stop if you're craving a…read moresimple, well-executed smash burger. Optimist Hall itself is a very food-centric, upscale food hall with a ton of vendors, so the atmosphere is energetic and fun. Seating can be a little challenging during peak dinner hours since so many people are grabbing food from different spots, but when the weather is nice there's plenty of outdoor seating. Harriet's keeps their burger formula refreshingly simple. It's a classic smash burger done right--made to order with a straightforward menu that doesn't overcomplicate things. There's usually a line, but it moves pretty quickly, and the burgers come out hot and fresh. One of the best parts of eating here is the flexibility of the food hall experience. While you're waiting, you can grab a craft beer, a glass of wine, or even browse for dessert from one of the other vendors. Insider tip: Come with a group if you can. It's a great place to share fries and let everyone explore different vendors around the hall. Parking is fairly easy with the nearby garage, which makes the whole experience even more convenient. Overall, Harriet's is a fun, delicious stop for a smash burger, especially if you're already enjoying the energy of Optimist Hall.

After seeing Harriet's Hamburgers all over TikTok being crowned "the best burger in Charlotte," I…read morehad to see what the hype was about. I live super close to Optimist Hall, so it's been on my radar for a while. This particular night I wasn't feeling great, so I DoorDashed instead of dining in. I ordered the Royale with crispy fries and let me just say... I get it. The burger was genuinely impressive. The quality of the beef stood out immediately. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The meat to bun ratio was spot on, which is crucial. Nothing worse than a bread heavy burger. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh, the build was balanced, and even after delivery, everything held up beautifully. So far I've tried two burger spots in Charlotte, and this one takes the top spot. I'm not ready to declare it the best in the entire city just yet because my burger tour is ongoing, but right now it's leading the race. I'll definitely be going to Optimist Hall soon to try it fresh off the grill and experience the service and atmosphere firsthand. Expect an update. But based on this first round alone, Harriet's is absolutely worth the order. Burger lovers, this one deserves a try.

First of all the store is sparkling new and is well designed and appointed. I especially like the…read morecolor schemes which made for a pleasant dining experience. The staff was kind and accommodating which we appreciated, too. But, as their name declares, it's about the burger and that's where they let us down. Their style is rolling the meat thin to get a perfect bun:meat ratio, which they nailed. But the burger is literally tasteless. Remove the condiments and the mustard and you're left with a gray, lifeless disc of beef just begging for a hard sear and seasoning. Disappointing. Moreover, both our buns were dried out and the sliced tomatoes were not ripe. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter wondering if we should try them again or look somewhere else.

Welp, I held out for long enough and I'm finally fed up enough to give a review/warning…read more I love the place. The Burgers and fries are great. They have apple pies that taste like what McDonalds used to serve over 15 years ago before they got cheap with them. My problem with them is however they organize putting the order together into the bag. 95% of the time I go there, there's something wrong. Most of the time, it's that they don't give me my dipping sauce. For most places, I wouldn't care about the mistake and just eat my meal. However, unlike most other places, this franchise charges $0.50 for a dipping cup and you don't get a complimentary one. Other times, I'm missing my apple pie. Luckily, It takes me 2 seconds looking in the bag to notice because they have this annoying protocol of having drive through customers pull forward, away from the window to wait on your food (unlike other places, it's not because 1 item you ordered is being made and allowing other customers to get their food and go around you while you wait). It turns into me rushing to open the bag and find a problem before they disappear into the building. Now come to today. Same old, same old. They managed to remember my dipping cup but forgot my entire apple pie. Waved them down, got it and took off. Fast forward to getting home and I open my burger to find that my double is suddenly a single with jalapenos on it. I have never been to any food place that forgets and messes my order up more frequently than I have here. It's not a food problem, I love the food. It's a problem with the people working in it, which is more than likely because of whatever very specific way the franchise wants their workers to do things. If you go here, make sure you have everything you paid for. You will probably need to be vigilant here more so that any other place you've gone to combined.

Come hell or high water, I was going to make it to 7th St for their burger of the week!…read moreITNEVERDISAPPOINTS!!! My fav is the spinach artichoke burger with crispy artichokes on top of spinach and artichoke dip They need to run this back.

Best burger I've had in Charlotte! Hangover is my personal favorite, been here a couple times now…read more Their bang bang sauce is incredible. Love their onion rings and regular fries. Portion is huge and filling. Service is wonderful, so kind and patient!

We ordered online to dine in. I got the smokehouse burger and it was delicious and fresh. It was a…read morelittle spicy for me but keep in mind I weak lol. One of the employees we encountered wasn't personable but the one who gave us our food was very nice. Two what appeared to be managers walked right by us when it was empty inside and didn't acknowledge us. That's such a simple gesture to at least exchange pleasantries. The fries were fresh and the sodas were spicy if you know what I mean (not literally) they had that fizz!! The restaurant was clean and good level of music playing.

After saying I was going to try Shake Shack for years, I finally decided to try them on a Friday…read morenight. I used their site to place a take out order. Easy peasy. My order wasn't ready when I walked in, but that gave me time to view the restaurant's interior. Was happy to see that all spaces I viewed were clean. I wasn't the only person who thought to do take out as a few people came to pick up orders, but the staff kept things moving. I ordered a chicken shack, cheese fries, & frozen custard. They're a little pricey for me to go as often as I'd like to. If you're on the fence, try then out. Food was fresh & hot. Was tempted to try the custard once I got to my car.

Always great food and the service is on point ! Great place to eat whether inside or thru the drive…read morethru.

Can't speak necessarily to the service or the ambiance because we had it to go, but it it did…read moresurprise me as to how good it was. I have had today's hot chicken once before, and I really wasn't a big fan of it but I think it's because I got it really cold. This, you can tell there's a lot of flavor and seasoning, which is a huge bonus. The chicken was also extremely juicy, none of it was dry which is a huge bonus! They definitely know how to do their spicy, I always like hot and they delivered! I will be trying the hotter flavors next time, but it's changed my perception of this restaurant and it's different locations! I will say it's good to get one slider, and one simple tender, because I think as a slider and all the toppings, sometimes all the flavor profiles get mixed together so it's good to taste just the chicken but itself.

I enjoy Culver's burgers. Always hot and fresh with a great flavor…read more The one downside to their drive thru is that you always have to wait! It took at least 8 minutes to get to the drive up. I place an order for a butter burger. That is it! When I got to the window to pay I got a ticket added to my window as I had to wait even longer to get my food. They ask you yo park in one of the 7-8 spaces dedicated to waiting for drive thru food. As I pulled forward every space was taken! Even a few parking illegally. This is a problem they really need to figure out as I will now hesitate to go to Culver's drive thru because it takes too long to get your food.

Short and simple The fries are bland and need some salt. The…read moreburger isn't nasty but it's not good either. The fish is shaped like a brick and has nasty batter and is way too greasy. Service is quick and an order for 4 people was out within 3~ minutes. Cant discredit the general cleanliness for a fast food restaurant nor the speed in which they brought the food out. This is C tier dining and I won't return based on my own volition. I don't like the food, but I do have to admit this is still better than a lot of the other fast food options. 3/5 Dining.

Food = 2.5 Service = 4…read more Ambiance = 2 as cleaning is needed. No AC Cool, we dined Al fresco. Great location with a Publix and Harris Teeter within walking distance. The place could use a good cleaning. Inside and Patio dining. Best to order and PAY online. Service was super friendly and helpful. Maybe double or triple meat burgers are the way to go. I had a classic single and felt there was more bread than meat. Rosemary tots. Ok Nashville fries. Ok. Don't think there should be an upcharge for seasoning. Broccoli. Decent but they definitely give less as they didn't fill the cup and it's fried alright. Sweet potatoes waffle fries. Ok. They'd pop if the company offered blue cheese. I like that they offer various sides. I would definitely try another burger but I don't require the classic single again.

Food is ok It's expensive. 40 dollars for two people. The…read moreservice tho is the worst part meshala had an attitude and was rude asf the whole time. Like it's our fault she had to be at work .... Idc about the ambiance tho.

Located right off busy Providence Road, Laurel Market is easy to miss as it is tucked around a…read morecorner and is a small and unassuming place. While it looks quiet from the outside, inside you will find a lot of hustle and bustle as hungry patrons line up to get their breakfast sandwiches, or their lunch depending on the time of day! The place is part neighborhood market, selling beer and wine along with snacks, and part deli serving made to order sandwiches, and salads, along with prepackaged sides and fixings like chicken or egg salad. I finally got a chance to come in around lunch time and was very exciting to dive into my turkey sandwich which came with bacon pepper Jack and a chipotle spread. It was delicious, just a perfect sandwich for lunch. Nothing fancy or over the top, and it was priced very reasonably which is hard to find these days. This place is a gem.

Nothing like a weekend breakfast sandwich from Laurel Market. They are all delicious. Try them…read moreall. Even though they are busy, they always knock out your order quickly and accurately.