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    NADC Burger

    3.9 (20 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shayla J.

    The burger was amazing! It's a basic menu- one burger offered. Double patty, pickles, sauce... so good!! Fries are cooked in beef tallow. Bottle drinks offered. small space but great for a quick bite. Service was great, staff was friendly and advised of special.

    April H.

    I'm so glad there is another food option in the alley. I've been here for lunch a bunch of times now and luckily they are also open for dinner so I've been able to bring dinner home as well. Service is great and I like that you can order ahead online. Burgers are good, I love the quality of the meat they use. Burgers are a little small for the price but otherwise I love them.

    Mike S.

    NADC is the newest addition to the Latta Arcade which has been rebranded as The Alley but personally I'm not a fan of that name. A little research showed me that they have a few other locations throughout the country in cities such as Denver, Austin, and Chicago, and they are actually a collaboration between a professional skateboarder and his friend the chef which is pretty cool. Now the burger was great, a quality smash burger for sure. That being said the price of $16.00 for a burger of only a modest size, not including any drinks or sides is too steep. I understand that running a restaurant can come with some strict margins and pricing isn't always something that can be controlled, but I just can't justify spending that much money on a burger for lunch when there are other options nearby. I hope at some point they are able to come down on price, as I really did enjoy the burger.

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    Robert M.

    It's very hard to find, but it's very much worth it. The food is believable and the service is great. The inside is small and really nothing to write home about, but it doesn't diminish the fact that it's a really good burger and it's done right.

    Matthew H.

    Pleasantly surprised! The food here was really god, it's a little pricey with everything costing around $22. Definitely get the chipotle ketchup it's a smokey surprise that goes so well with the french fries

    Hania A.

    Smash burgers were AWESOME! Beast mode fries were delish. Service was superb. Great addition to the Uptown food scene. This spot will easily be packed after any game nights in Charlotte. Can't wait to come back soon!

    Curtis Stone - The Realtor ®.

    Charlotte's got a new burger joint with some serious buzz.. NADC Burger. The brand arrives with some serious street cred - born from an unlikely collab between a pro skateboarder and a Michelin-trained chef. It's pitched as a fusion of skate culture and fine-dining beef, think wagyu on a brioche bun meets grip tape and graffiti. I ordered the NADC Burger "all the way" with a side of Beast Mode Fries and took in the scene. The place looks great. The soundtrack (RIP Biggie) hit right, the skateboards on the wall gave the space a gritty-cool vibe, and the energy felt equal parts burger bar and skate shop.. but the excitement started to fade the moment I opened my bag. For $16, I expected the NADC Burger to either twice the size or half the price. I get it (wagyu isn't cheap) but the difference was barely noticeable, and the flavor didn't quite justify the cost. The burger was fine (because, honestly, most burgers are inherently good), but for all the buildup.. Michelin pedigree, skate legend backing, social media buzz.. I was looking for great, and it just didn't deliver. It's like the Charlotte location caught the brand's reputation, but not the brand's soul. The Beast Mode Fries were solid(ish).. crispy, twice-fried, dressed up with sauce and jalapeños but still landed in middle management territory. The so-called "secret sauce" tasted suspiciously like thousand island, and at this point, I wish we'd all just call it what it is. That said, it still worked. If I go back (which, spoiler: I probably won't), I'd probably skip the upgrade and go for plain fries. The surprise MVP, the ketchup. Yes, the ketchup. It had this unexpected Cajun-spice kick that instantly stole the show. Tangy, peppery, and way more interesting than the main event. I gave it five stars on the spot. When the highlight of your $25 lunch is the condiment, that's saying something. All in all, my trip to NADC Burger was a letdown.. not terrible, just overall mid. For a concept built on street-culture grit and culinary credibility, the Charlotte outpost felt more like it was riding hype than delivering substance. Tbh, it reminded me why I keep advocating for locals to support Charlotte-born brands instead. Van Leeuwen opened and it's... meh, go to SWIRL instead. Pop Up Bagels? Fine, but hit Jeff's Bagel Run instead. Now we've got NADC... and my advice? Go to Surefire. NADC stands for "Not A Damn Chance." If you ask whether I'm going back... or whether they'll still be around a year from now? My answer: Not A Damn Chance.

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    Evan D.

    Not A Damn Chance Burger. Yup, that's the actual name of the spot. And honestly, there's not a damn chance I'm not talking about it after that burger I just had. I was hosted for this meal, but trust me, my taste buds don't lie. This joint took over the old Crisp build-your-own salad bar spot inside the Alley formerly known as Latta Arcade. Don't worry, salad fans...Crisp didn't die. They just moved a few feet over into the courtyard, where they can toss their kale in peace while the rest of us are over here smashing Wagyu. NADC is owned by pro skater Neen Williams, who apparently can also land tricks on a flat-top grill. This burger is so good it should have its own highlight reel. When you step into NADC, the smell of sizzling Wagyu launches at you like a skateboard aimed at a ramp someone definitely shouldn't have built. It clings to your hoodie, your hair, your soul. By the time you get home, you'll smell like you just filmed a Jackass special titled Beefed Up. The interior leans skate-shop-meets-burger-joint with red metal chairs, cheeky art on the walls, and a mural that looks like a cheeseburger monster is about to stage dive. The music is loud, the energy is casual, and the vibe is very much "come as you are, leave smelling like beef." The menu is refreshingly uncomplicated. One burger (or two if you count the kids' cheeseburger), fries (plain or Beast Mode), and a cookie for dessert. * NADC Burger: $16, two 3 oz patties of 100% Wagyu beef * Fries: $5 plain or $8 Beast Mode * Cookie: $4 They claim their NADC Burger is two 3 oz smash patties. Like most smash burger places, they claim a smash burger but fail to completely smash the burger into the flattop for that crispy lacy sear where you technically need a paint scraper to pull it off. This one didn't have those lacy crispy edges either, but honestly, I didn't even care. It was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and hit every taste bud. The potato bun was toasted to perfection with actual grill marks, but not overdone. The burger comes stacked with "tamed jalapeños," American cheese, secret sauce, grilled onions, and pickles. Normally jalapeños are my personal villain origin story, but the cashier gave me the "don't even try it" look and reassured me they were as mild as dill pickles. She wasn't lying. They added the perfect crunch and flavor. The meat-to-topping ratio? A+ science fair project levels of balance. The fries are double fried in beef tallow and perfectly crisped, not a limp one to be found. I ordered Beast Mode, which means they're covered in cheese, special sauce, tamed jalapeño relish, and seasoning. Tasty? Yes. Life-changing? Not exactly. You'll survive with the regular fries dipped in their seasoned ketchup. The cookie is $4. It's house-made cookie dough, but I'd skip it unless you're deep in your feelings and need something sweet to cry into. It's not bad, just a little overbaked for my Cookie Monster-level obsession. And listen, I used to run a late-night cookie delivery business in college, so I've basically got a PhD in cookies. This one didn't pass the final exam. They've got zero loyalty to any major soda brands. No fountain drinks here. Your options: Boylan Bottling Company sodas, Liquid Death mountain water, or Cheerwine. I went with the Boylan Cream Soda because I'm a simple man with excellent taste. You can also grab a draft beer for $8 or a bottle for $6. This NADC Burger might just be top-tier in Charlotte, and I don't say that lightly. I even dragged Chef Erick out of his kitchen to try it. When the man took a bite, he did a little dance. So yeah, the "NADC Burger Dance" is officially born. If you try it, post a video and tag me on IG @charlottefoodieguy. Let's make it a thing. Lunchtime crowds are going to be wild, and Uptown parking is, well...Uptown parking. Sorry vegetarians, there's no plant-based option here. But if you're in the Alley and want to eat well, slide over to Pie in the Sky Pizza for a solid New York-style slice. Want more legit Charlotte food spots without the fluff? I made a guide. It's called http://evansfoodguide.com/ Go eat something good! Follow me on IG instagram.com/charlottefoodieguy. Subscribe to my Substack Newsletter to be notified of my newest restaurant reviews and what's happening in the Charlotte food community! https://substack.com/@charlottefoodieguy

    Just wasn't good!
    Paul R.

    Horrible gastronomic experience. First of all no "hello welcome to your most expensive burger experience" or any kind of welcome. Secondly; I really think the "wagu" thing needs to be looked into. Burger was slightly bigger than a White Castle. Special Fries were horrible and the special ketchup was horrible. NADC I'll go back!!

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    Colby K.

    The burger was sooooo good! Staff was nice and it's in a cool location! Come try this spot ASAP. One of the best burgers in the city.

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