I've eaten at Char Grill for close to 40 years in the Triangle area. We enjoy it so much, sometimes we go there weekly. We were heading back from the beach and needed gas and lunch. We saw this location and thought, perfect! I'm sorry to say from the get go, it wasn't the best experience. The young man at the register clearly wanted to be anywhere but there. He looked bored out of his mind and welcoming just wasn't in his wheelhouse. Our burgers were so overcooked they were borderline burnt. The fries were overcooked and nearly hard. They forgot to put my hot dog in the bag with the rest of the food. The chocolate shake was the only thing that was properly made and tasted very good. If I found myself in this area again I doubt we'd give it a try again. read more

Not impressed with anything. The service wasn't pleasant or rude. We ordered the char burger and it was charred, almost burnt. The fries were decent. They did have great shakes. Go for the shakes. read more

The food is always fresh and hot. Welcoming staff. Clean restaurant. This is my favorite chargrill

I haven't had Chargrill in almost a decade ! The burger was just as good as I remember . It's the chargrill taste for me . The other menu items like the fries and onion rings are good but it's the burger that is the star of the show here . The first time I tried Chargrill was at the original restaurant location in downtown Raleigh . Total retro vibes here as it appeared it never updated its drive in style , car hop , outdoor/car dining only . At the time you had to walk up to the order window and write down your order on a piece of paper and slip it thru the window . The location in Benson is modernized while still paying homage to its original Raleigh location with vintage photos and retro decor . The indoor dining is certainly appreciated on hot summer days. I don't live in NC but will make a point to go back just for the Chargrill burger ! read more

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What a nice, pleasant surprise. On a roadtrip and needing something to eat. Food was quick, hot, fresh and delicious. Much better thank name brand fast food, excellent service. read more

On the drive from FL to MD there are gonna be stops for food and fuel. One of these stops landed me at this spot that I had never heard of. It didn't look like much, but it seemed like a spot where the locals would eat, so y not? Glad I did. The flame is the trick. Great burgers and shakes. read more

Char-Grill - Benson - Burgers Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

I ordered my food 18 minutes ago. Got a plain burger with just ketchup. 10 people got their food before me.

I ordered a double char burger with basically everything on there and I am in love with this place. It was my first time getting food from here but I will definitely be returning. The service was fast and the food was still hot when I got home. Would definitely recommend this place !! read more

Good grilled chicken sandwich Good atmosphere Self service for drinks Quick delivery service read more

Used to love this place. My wife's burger came out wrong twice. She ordered it with only catchup. First time came out with cheese. Second time nothing on it. Fries were cold and old. I understand help is a problem. read more

The burgers had a tad more char flavor than is natural and I wasn't a fan of it. My husband missed the BBQ sauce and jalapeño toppings he typically would order at Five Guys and thought the shake wasn't as good either. Took about 30 minutes from arriving to getting our food which was super long too... read more

A good stop after traveling all day. You can even smell them from the street in your car! YUM. Their Junior steak sandwich is really good. Fresh buns and great with everything included. Everything made to order. Their milkshakes are good too. Not as good as Chick-fil-A, but I'd recommend the cookies and cream! A little pricey for a burger joint, but I'd definitely go again! read more

Love this place, it is only a couple of exits up the freeway, they always have nice people working in there, The food is alway freshly made. the fried are really good like the kind Wendy's used to have. The prices are ok. Their hours are good too. I always het the long burger on a homie type bun. they let you chose your toppings so special orders are never a problem. Try their fried apple pies, they are good, read more

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Just a stop to get some gas and my husband and our friends saw this close by. It's by the gas station (NOT next to it). The place is clean and the service was quick. The food ended up being REALLY good and just simple. I got the cheeseburger with everything and my husband got the steak burger. The fries were crispy and drinks were good. I have to admit that the steak burger was actually A LOT better than the regular burgers. The flavor was a much flavory and the meat was more tender and juicy. I would highly recommend the steak burger and I would most likely come back again whenever I visit my friend in NC. read more

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We were starving during our road trip, and I saw a sign for a food stop that wasn't a chain (gasp!). I told man friend to pull the car off the interstate as Yelp indicated this place was pretty good. And good it was! First of all, this place was CLEAN. I mean, straight up almost sparkling clean. As Mike M. always would put out, the bathrooms were also nice and clean which is just the best when you're on a road trip (or not). The food was hamburgers, fries, milkshakes, etc. They were good! The burger was cooked fresh and you can see into the kitchen area as it's all enclosed with clear plexiglass. I would 100% recommend this place to a passing car or a citizen. Check it out! read more

Located across from Hampton Inn. Stopped in at 5:30, not busy. Burgers are Made to Order fast food. We chose the 3oz Char Grill with our selected toppings. And fries. Burger was perfect. Juicy and as ordered!!Fries tasty not greasy. Just note you get a lot! I'll recommend to others traveling thru Benson NC! read more

Great takeout orders fresh burgers made to order and fries! Was a perfect weekend meal since it was raining and we didn't want to grill. Burgers are juicy, not precooked or dry. Love that I can get it my way, with whatever toppings I'd like. Even with the limited menu for takeout because of the virus pandemic, their service was fast and efficient. They offer Pepsi products and sweet and unsweetened iced tea. although they offer some dessert options we didn't partake on this visit. read more

A fair overall 4.5 stars. I will up it to a five based on it being seemingly more personal. I kind of stumbled upon Char-Grill because I wanted to dine in and finding/supporting a restaurant with dine-in is far and few in between nowadays. Nevertheless, I found this place and called ahead to confirm. The employees were friendly, helpful, and prompt. They did forget one milkshake, but made it up and even gave an upgrade for the inconvenience! Now that's great customer service! The food was pretty good, although I wish the fries weren't so comparable to Burger King. The fries were still tasty, though (unlike American BK). The dining area was clean well designed. I would definitely consider stopping by again and would recommend this place to others. read more

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This remains the best dining option in the area from quality of the food, friendliness of the staff and cleanliness of the restaurant. read more

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Not a bad burger joint to stop at, especially for being right on the freeway. The place was clean, with plenty of seating. Service: slow, but friendly Food: I ordered a bacon cheeseburger "fully loaded" my husband orders the double with bacon and "fully loaded" Unfortunately, the line cook forgot to put back in both burgers so I had to go back and have it added. Other than that, the burger was juicy, and flavorful. Ambiance: casual Easy to get in and out of and back on the freeway. read more

Great Burgers. Delicious. Close early. Make sure to check hours. Drive up stays open an hour later than restaurant.

Service was SO slow. Employees looked miserable and girl at register was rude. Food was mediocre but what do you expect it's greasy burgers and fries. Place looked dirty. Was the only thing opened by the hotel. read more

The best sandwich I've had in a long time, anywhere. That was the second one which had double meat cheese lettuce tomato onion pickles mustard. The first one was a double, Carolina style, which is usually my favorite but this time unremarkable. Was very impressed with the dine-in section and the restroom. Very nice good condition and clean. Thank you! read more

Very good food and service. The gentleman in the drive thru was very pleasant. Thank you for being open even with this crazy shortage of people who don't want to work. read more

Decent burger for the price. Nothing that stood out. A little longer then expected to get our meals as they were empty but everything was fresh. My husband said he was expecting more meat for the price. read more

Char-Grill - Benson - Burgers Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

They have a big sign on the lawn boasting about being named "Best Burger Joint In North Carolina" by USA Today...USA Today was obviously drunk or on crack that day. This was my first visit to a Char-Grill which is a little local chain with other locations in the Raleigh/Durham area. This one is a fastfood burger joint setup with a drive-thru, very nice and clean building just off the interstate. I hit the drive-thru for quick lunch while traveling, I went with the Double CharBurger meal deal (regular sized) which came with a medium drink and a regular fries. The burger was a real disappointment after reading some of those stellar reviews, it was 2 tiniest, flavorless patties with no hint of any kind of seasoning or "Char" or "Grill" flavor whatsoever. If you're gonna charge folks $9 dollars for a fastfood burger/fry combo, that better be a pretty super awesome burger...I was robbed no doubt...the fries were nothing special either, just regular fries like any other fastfood place. They may have some things to offer that are great, I don't know...all I got here was a $9 sack full of sadness. read more

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Right off the exit this place was the perfect quick stop for lunch as we were traveling on 95. The place has a similar menu to most fast food burger places (pulled pork sandwich on this menu). The staff was friendly, place was cute and clean, and bathroom clean also. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and hubby had the burger. We split onion rings. We both enjoyed. It was nice to try a local place rather than the same ole chains. I must mention it is not worth driving out of the way for...but if passing nearby it works. read more

Hey! It's a burger joint! And they're flame grilled when ordered- so, fast food? No. A double Char took all of 8 minutes. Worth it. Think In-and- Out (west coast). Have a shake! read more

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Well, this place was two doors down from our hotel so we decided to eat dinner here. I'm not sure how they were voted best burger in NC because they were definitely lacking. I had the 3oz char burger which had zero flavor. My husband had the steak burger and made the same comment. Fries are the standard. The chili is definitely out of a can and horrible. The staff members were friendly at the front counter and the place was very clean. read more

This was a nice stop for a bite to eat. Classic burgers, fries, and shakes. Grilled chicken sandwiches, BBQ, and hot dogs round out the menu. PROS ****** * The food is made to order - hot, fresh, and delicious. * Clean establishment * Nice retro ambience * Friendly staff * Reasonable prices CONS * Made to order tastes great, but does take time. This is a place to sit and enjoy your meal. Don't bother with the drive thru. * My fries were over salted. Not a huge sin, but a ding. Overall, a good meal and one I'll likely repeat! read more

This is a great alternative to your average burger chain restaurants. This location is SUPER CLEAN. They like to play "Happy Days" type music which I feel is a bit outdated business model. For the benefit of Yelpers all around, I ordered: Hamburger Steak, Junior Steak, Hot Dog (Famous Red Dog), Barbeque Sandwich, fries. The junior is already huge but the Hamburger Steak sandwich has a double square patty. The junior is unique because its a different rectangular patty. The Red Dog is certainly dyed red...has a good taste but the dye is a bit disturbing for those who are more in to natural foods. The fries are the weakpoint...in a vastly competitive market, I'm not sure why they didn't put out a stronger potato product (see Five Guys). The Benson location is a great place to come and enjoy a burger. read more

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Overall it was a fantastic visit the cashier was prompt courteous polite, my food was prepared quickly it was very good it was the way I ordered it, when I first got there the staff were cutting up a little, but it's an hour before close, I worked in restaurants I understand, but to sing songs to me while I'm in the bathroom, I don't know, It was kind of weird, but you're still getting five stars cuz everything was good and Staff we're all nice and the restaurant was clean. read more

Char-Grill - Benson - I think I have stopped during playtime hour. Staff sang to me in the bathroom as I washed my hands. - Burgers Near Me - Benson, North Carolina

Food was bland and took 45 minutes to get 4 burgers.... not good I don't understand all the positive reviews read more

Always hot and fresh and correct. May have to wait a few minutes but review the first 6 words I wrote. Always hit and fresh and correct. Great job!!! read more

On a recent road trip I stopped at a gas station and I was getting gas I saw this place called Char Grill across the street. The first thing that came to my mind is that this place was another version of the Cook Out chain that is popping up everywhere. I figured grabbing a little food before hitting the road would be best. A caveat on this review is that I only did a drive thru order. The menu is very simple but somehow the person in front of me seemed to be making decisions as if she was about to buy a car or going through a cell phone contract. The menu was basically burgers, fries, shakes, and since it was North Carolina of course some Eastern NC bbq sandwiches. Once I placed my order it was not long at all when I got to the window that my food came out. I was thinking wait a minute how long has this food been sitting for it to come out so fast? The food was actually hot and the fries were so hot I had to wait until I was a few minutes before they cooled off enough to start eating. They were almost steak cut fry thick. The burger was good as I went with a single charburger with cheese. With so many burger chains out there it was nothing that stood out with the burger but it was better than more than a few chains. Not a bad spot if you want a burger outside of the usual suspects with a few twists of North Carolina thrown in. read more

I went through the drive thur tonight. Ordered cheese burger plain with a sweet tea and cheese fries. I opened my foil for my burger it only had a hamburger bun. No meat or cheese I was already on 95 five miles away didn't turn back. Spent 13.58 cents on a hamburger bun a drink and fries. I called the restaurant told them my issue the manager got on the phone called me a liar, low life and need to get a life. read more

We went today to grab lunch. The cashier was nice and looked like he wanted to be there. Food didn't take long and was good. Very big crowd inside but we were able to get a seat. Definitely will go back. read more

Great value. For what it is, it is very good. Fast food that tastes fresh. Burger was very tasty, "actually tasted like a burger!" Pulled pork sandwich was above average. Fries were very crispy, but a bit too dried out for me (B+). Decor is franchise-y feeling, but very, very clean. Staff were pleasant enough. Music was pleasant - 1950s classic vocals. read more

Honestly was disappointed by the quality of food here. Definitely a fast food restaurant in every aspect. That being the food was fast, but of relatively low quality on par with McDonalds and Burger King at Best. read more

I went through the drive thru for lunch today. The employees were so sweet and nice! Nothing but smiles there! Food was great and service was excellent! We will definitely be back. read more