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    What A Burger 1

    What A Burger 1

    2.9
    (37 reviews)
    5.3 km
    $

    Came here and (like many others) thought it was the Whataburger franchise. I personally think it's…read morebetter! I ordered the double what-a-burger and my girlfriend ordered the ranch burger and they both came out delicious. It reminds me of a very retro 70's burger joint which I love. Needless to say we were not disappointed by the surprise of this establishment.

    DO NOT CONFUSE THIS PLACE WITH WHATABURGER... THEY ARE NOT THE SAME!!!…read more We saw a review of this place on YouTube and decided to try it out because it's "sorta" on our way through NC. "Sorta..." means the exit is off 85 but the restaurant is 8.5 miles off the exit. That said, we would do it again. And that should tell you mostly what you need to know because it's not super convenient to get to, but it is worth it. It also says a lot that this place was PACKED! Founded in 1955 in Kannapolis, NC, I see some similarities to what the big chain Whataburger USED to be. Which got me thinking that someone copy-catted someone. I had to know so I looked it up and saw Whataburger was founded in 1950, five years before this business.... I can only assume the founders of this restaurant visited Texas, tried that famous burger restaurant and brought the idea back to NC with them. And I'm not mad about that because, where the "famous" Whataburger has dropped the ball and failed, What-A-Burger has continued to succeed when it comes to quality. As a matter of fact, if I closed my eyes and took a bite of the What-A-Cheeseburger.... It instantly reminds me of my childhood days in Texas. The bread was fresh, the lettuce crispy, the tomato juicy, the cheese not old or congealed and the patty was fresh, juicy and had that amazing true grilled taste. We also tried the hotdog. Coming standard with chili, slaw, onions, we added mustard. And while I loved the What-A-Cheeseburger a lot, I was surprised to find (because I don't generally care for hotdogs) that the hotdog was my favorite item. The chili had a great flavor. The slaw was creamy and crisp, the onions were also crisp, and again the bun was very fresh. The hotdog itself had good flavor and snap to it. We did have a few minor negatives. The fries had no seasoning on them and the onion rings were just okay. Not bad by any means but not stellar. Neither of these are a dealbreaker for us, though. I saw after ordering that they have curly fries so maybe next time we'll give those a try. The drink selection is definitely quirky but I like quirky. While they serve some Pepsi products, they do not sell Mountain Dew. Their Pepsi lineup is limited to Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Starry. They also offer Patio Red Cherry (I don't know what that is) SunDrop, and Cheerwine; along with what they call, "The Witch Doctor." I got that and while I'm not sure what's all in it, I loved it! Definitely different and I'd get it again. Sweet and unsweetened tea are also offered. The staff were friendly and helpful and while waiting for our food, I struck up a conversation with an elderly man who said he's been coming here for as long as they've been here. Building is a bit dated, but I like that about it. It adds to the experience. They are both a drive in and a dine in place with the old carhop order stations, which again, I thought was pretty awesome. Overall, our experience here was great. This place has almost no social media presence, which while it makes finding an updated menu a challenge, I'd rather them keep putting the focus on their great food, rather than pandering to the masses. 8/10... would absolutely come back.

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    Love this sign!!
    What-a-Cheeseburger bun
    What-a-Cheeseburger bun
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    Coach’s Neighborhood Grill

    Coach’s Neighborhood Grill

    3.5
    (44 reviews)
    8.0 km

    I was staying in the area and found this restaurant for Friday dinner. Had never heard of the…read morechain, but I decided to give it a try. The decor featured sports montages on the walls for the Charlotte Motor Speedway and college (ACC) sports teams. I noticed that the rivalry of UNC/Duke had its own special montage. I was immediately seated and greeted by my server. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta with a side salad. The salad was a more than ample portion, but I was a bit disappointed with the one tomato wedge instead of easier-to-mix pieces for the salad. I am always a bit concerned when ordering anything labeled "Cajun" as I'm unsure of what level of spice and heat that might mean. Fortunately, this dish had a nice level of spice. The chicken was a smaller bite sizes than I expected, but that and the pasta made an ample and enjoyable dish.

    The dining room has been nicely renovated. The atmosphere is pleasant. The place is clean. This…read morewas our first time eating here. We will be back. The menu is pretty diverse. They have anything from wings to steaks. I ordered an All American burger. They also offer a nice variety of sides. I got mac & cheese. My burger was pretty good and the mac & cheese was rich, creamy, and delicious. My date ordered a mushroom Swiss burger. It was good. Her side of sweet potato fries were good and came with a tasty dipping sauce. We didn't order from the bar but the drinks coming out looked really good. I'll give this place a second try really soon!

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    Nachos, Chili Cheese, I think.....
    Nachos, Chili Cheese, I think.....
    Teriyaki boneless wings.
    Teriyaki boneless wings.
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