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    Hinsons Drive-In

    4.5 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Bars, Hot Dogs
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    HINSONS DRIVE-IN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Jenn D.

    I love a good burger and Hinson's consistently delivers on just that. The burgers are cooked on a small flat top by the kindest man who truly appreciates his customers. I have had the Garden Burger, a hotdog, and the Hinson Burger and everything has always been prepared perfectly. It is a hidden gem, that may not be much to look at, but the food is on point!

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    Ben C.

    Don't miss out on this piece of history. Before Charlotte was a massive city, this place became an important place to meet and eat. Beer and wine available, reasonable prices and an experience that will transport you back to pre-2000.

    Burgers and dog on the flattop grill.

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    11 years ago

    Best burger in Charlotte. Love the down home atmosphere and the fried okra. Bands perform most weekend nights and there's no cover charge.

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    8 years ago

    Great food, just out of the way. Yes its run down, but this IS what a local dive joint should be. The hospitality was awsome!

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    9 years ago

    Just loved the place! Great burgers and dogs! First time here...won't be the last! Will be a regular stop when I'm down here from Ohio!

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    11 years ago

    Took awhile for the food but it was very good. Service was great. We'll be going back.

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    10 years ago

    Friendly service. Cool to see the locals bellied up to the bar. Really good burger and hotdog.

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    Mac's Speed Shop

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    I was just making a quick stop in having been to the location in South End. I know they're known…read morefor their smoked meat, but I opted for a burger tonight. The NC Western Burger. They call it a 1/2 pound burger and it is every bit of that. The burger itself was very juicy and full of flavor. I had a side of Mac n cheese. Some of the bits of it were a little over cooked, but pretty good overall. I might try a different side next time. I sat at the bar since I was by myself. I wish I'd gotten the bartenders name, but she provided the nicest service I've had in a while when eating out. Across the restaurant industry, prices have gone up making it more difficult to eat out. It's nice knowing that not all people in the service industry take their role for granted. It made my rare dining trip out worthwhile. Looking forward to going back out to Mac's next time I'm craving a big juicy burger.

    We ordered almost everything to try. The ribs, chicken, brisket, and beef sausage were all good-…read morethe ribs were our favorite. We got the beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, street corn, fried pickles and egg rolls as sides/starters. The fried pickles were soggy however it was a Door Dash order so that could have been the issue. The egg rolls were good. The mac and cheese and street corn were both good. The mashed potatoes were okay, but not great. We did not like the beans at all. Tried a bunch of sauces. They didn't come labeled so not sure what we liked. Would definitely go back for the ribs, egg rolls, and mac and cheese!

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