A throw back type of diner. Located in the heart of Downtown LaGrange, GA, Charlie Joesph's is a staple of LaGrange. $5 will get you a hamburger, chips, and a drink. They serve some soft drinks in bottles (how cool is that). They staff is energetic and extremely nice. It's always busy but at a slow steady pace (if that makes sense). Charlie Joesph's has been open since 1920 and I imagine it hasn't changed much. How refreshing. If you're in the area, check'em out. read more

Charlie Joseph's - Burgers Near Me - Lagrange, Georgia

I drove down down from Columbus, Ga to explore La Grange and a lady on the street told us we had to eat here. The sign out front boast of the "worlds best hamburgers and hot dogs". I usually try and stick to somewhat healthy outings, but with a claim like that why not? They were starting their lunch rush, but we managed some seating at the bar in the back corner of the small dinning area. I could see everything that was happening behind the counter. Based on my visit I feel like this was the kind of place that was at one point quality food, but I'm going to assume they've taken shortcuts over the years and are banking on the nostalgia of the atmosphere and local recognition to keep people coming back. I ordered a burger. I could see that instead of using they're grill for the purpose of grilling patties and toasting bread, they used a "heatomatic" thing similar to a George Foreman Grill...the flat stove grill was used as counter space! My burger didn't even have lettuce or tomato in it and it was mediocre at best. I assumed wrong when i thought i'd get fries as a side option, instead i was offered lays chips that i could by at any gas station. I ordered what i thought was fresh lemonade i got lame soft drink pink lemonade. I could of made this meal for the same price with a trip to the walmart freezer section. Maybe i ordered wrong, but don't go hear if you're looking for amazing culinary skills or fresh ingredients. read more

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, clowns and synchronized swimmers: If Steven Spielberg were to do a movie on southern hospitality, small town charm, and include the encyclopedia Britannica's definition on what a delicious hot dog is, he could only film it at Charlie Joseph's. Get yourself a slaw dog, double cheeseburger, and get your kids name written in ketchup. I could be laid up with arthritis in one knee, pneumonia of my left lung, stubbed my pinky toe, and someone telling me I couldn't read good - but if you just utter the name Charlie Joseph's I'll smile like the first time I bit into their cheeseburger. Do yourself a favor and breathe in Americana at this fine, decade's trusted establishment. You make my heart warm Charlie Joseph's. read more

Came in for lunch on a Tues afternoon around 1pm. Most of the bar stools surrounding the store were occupied but Getting a seat wasn't bad. Service was quick and friendly. Food was cheap and delicious. read more

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It's been a little bit since I've visited this place, but I went a number of times while visiting my (at the time) girlfriend's family, who lived in LaGrange. The prices are much lower than what you'll find at other places, and the portions are small, but the food is excellent. Luckily the low prices allow you to order more food to compensate for the small portions. This place has TONS of charm, as they do everything they can to keep the 1920s atmosphere alive, and they do a pretty good job of it. It's usually pretty busy, and it's a little farther into town than a place you'd try "just passing through," but if you aren't in a hurry, and have a little time to walk and/or drive around the downtown area, Charlie Joseph's is definitely worth a visit. read more

Saw their sign on highway. We tried it and were very pleased. Really cool place. Hot dogs and service were great. It's worth the short drive into time. read more

Since 1920, 5th generation and still family owned and operated. Excellent chili and slaw dogs! Known for their lemon sours. read more

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Fun place. Very friendly service. Food is pretty good. Why didn't we try the ice cream sandwich???? read more

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Really good local hotdog place since 1920. Locally owned and operated. I highly recommend the spicy tomato relish. Secret recipe made in house. Tasty and not too hot. Never had anything similar making this an unique experience. read more

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Your Sign on I85 just before Hogansville exit, best hot dogs, but directions are very confusing. Look all over Hogansville for your hot dogs and after seeing reviews, you are in La Grange, I would fire your advertisement tech. You probably losing a lot of i85 customers due to lousy advertisement directions. read more

Lunch with a side of history. Brunswick stew was good, burgers and chili dogs were fine! Worth a stop- we'll be back!

Super awesome staff!! Very friendly!! Delicious chili cheese hot dogs!! Brunswick stew was great as well!!

Loved the hotdogs and burgers. Always a great place to see my life time friends and get caught up. See you guys there tomorrow. Alan read more

Nice retro hotdog joint. :Nice folks and fun atmosphere. Had my first ever Lemon Sour (soda water and lemon juice - most add a little salt - no sugar). Very sour but good. read more

Nice local place with friendly owners.

Stumbled across this place on the way to Gulfport from Atlanta. Ate there going and returning this week. Yummy. Loved the spicy dog and the Brunswick stew. The stew is so good took some home to freeze. Wish there was a Charlie Joseph's in Atlanta. read more

The fact the Bull St location doesn't have all beef dogs was my deal breaker .. Had the chicken salad sandwich was ok.. Atmosphere was pretty cool with a history feel though so they got an extra star for that alone read more

Friendly little restaurant in downtown LaGrange. It's famous for their hot dogs, but they also have burgers, chicken sandwiches and peanut butter and jelly. They also only serve chips. But the service is fast. Food is good and the decorations are old coke stuff, it's fun to look at. They also have a few tables, but the fun is to sit at the bar. Good hot dogs and friendly service. read more

Small shop serving hotdogs and hamburgers in various combinations. Nothing is over $4 Chili-cheese hamburger is great. Saw lots of folks ordering the relish dogs (sweet or spicy). If you are in the Lagrange area, at lunch time and craving a good dog or burger, then this is the place. They do lots of takeout at the walkup window. Enter the shop on either side of the walkup for the bar seating or along the wall at small tables with two chairs. read more

Nice little spot. I'm not from the area and wanted something local. I wasn't disappointed. Nice cheap lunch. Chilli cheese dog and a bag of chips. read more

This is one of the restaurants LaGrange that never gets old. They always have great food and offer a great eating environment. If you enjoy their lunch, try their egg sandwiches for breakfast.. You won't regret it. read more

Be aware that they will nickel and dime you. For what I paid for two hot dogs a drink and a chip I could eat two meals at another restaurant. Nothing fancy about the hot dogs. read more

Great place. Great prices. I've been eating here since i was a teen. Never been disappointed.

Just to update after seeing some of the posts: This place got 5 stars from me for memories, Americana, and cheap decent food. If you are looking for a $24 gourmet, wagyu beef burger, cooked over hardwood charcoal, served on a fresh-baked sponge bread bun made every morning in-house and served with home made cured and apple wood smoked bacon.....go elsewhere. This is small town, drive in, B movie, staple eats with the best service from great people you will ever have...'nuff said. read more

These other reviewers must be very biased because of the place's history; the hotdog was very mediocre. It tasted like chicken, and It was served on a thin sheet of paper so the juices and sauce could co-mingle with the tabletop. YUM! read more

I come here for the great staff and find a good burger in the process! Some of the nicest folks you'll meet. I highly recommend the Brunswick Stew! If you are not a super sweet tea drinker you may want to get it half n half! read more

Service is great and staff are very friendly. Food is awesome! I love this place my daughter and I eat lunch here at least weekly

I have eaten at Charlie Joseph's for over 60 years. Although I have to drive over 100 miles round trip to eat there, I will occasionally make that drive just to get a couple of Spicy Relish Dogs served all the way, a Cheeseburger with Spicy Relish served all the way and a Lemon Sour. For the uninitiated, a Lemon Sour is lemon juice and carbonated water. Add a couple of shakes of salt, and you have a delicious lip puckering drink. This was a standard fountain drink when drug stores had fountains, but is increasingly had to find. I found most of the reviews of Charlie Joseph's amusing simply because these people clearly do not get it. The owners have a regular following among all ages simply because of their menu and way of doing things which has changed little in the 60 years that I have been going there. I want to add that both my father and grandfather ate here and that my children and grandchildren love to eat here. If you want your usual dog or burger, go to your usual chain restaurant. However, if you want a unique experience, go to Charlie Joseph's. read more