Looking for your next great casual American meal in Charlotte? These new spots will satisfy your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for tater tots, burgers, milkshakes or breakfast fare.
Shake Shack
1605 E. Woodlawn Road, Freedom Park
Shake Shack is an American fast-food chain with eateries all over the world. This is its only outpost in North Carolina. According to its website, its burgers are made with all-natural Angus beef, with no hormones or antibiotics, and served on a non-GMO potato roll.
Look for the specialty ShackBurger, a single or double cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato and ShakeSauce. There's also a selection of hot dogs, as well as a fried chicken sandwich. And, of course, Shake Shack offers several different kinds of shakes and floats, including peanut butter, strawberry and caramel.
Shake Shack currently holds 3.5 stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp, indicating fair reviews.
Yelper Amanda L. wrote, "There is nowhere that offers a chicken sandwich like the one at Shake Shake! I strongly urge you to indulge in the deep-fried, wet-batter-covered chicken with pickles and lettuce and the most buttery soft delicious bun ever!"
Candyce B. noted, "The burger was delicious! It was cooked up hot and fresh and had great flavors. The french fries are crinkle cut and delicious. The milkshake was so thick and yummy."
Shake Shack is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. from Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Famous Toastery
330 S. Tryon St., Uptown Charlotte
Famous Toastery Uptown is a breakfast and brunch spot based in Huntersville, with locations throughout the Southeast. The newest space for the traditional American chain is at 330 S. Tryon St. in Uptown Charlotte.
Look for a Tex-Mex-inspired menu, including the Avocado Benny, an avocado eggs Benedict with two eggs, pepper jack cheese and pico de gallo. Or sample the Sunrise Burrito, made with homemade salsa, egg whites, brie, avocado and tomatoes.
Customers can also build their own omelets or ask for the gluten-free flapjacks. (You can check out the full menu here.)
Famous Toastery Uptown's current rating of 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp indicates positive feedback from diners.
Yelper Kimberly L., who was one of the first users to visit the eatery on July 3, wrote, "Very attentive service. Hash was one of the best homemade I've ever had. Also, lobster omelet was pretty good. The bloody mary was a nice touch to finish with."
Yelper Jessica H. wrote, "This restaurant had a nice, dependable breakfast. I got two scrambled eggs, a cup of berries, cinnamon toast and an americano. My husband had a hash Benedict thing that he really enjoyed."
Famous Toastery Uptown is open from 7 a.m.–3 p.m. daily.
Blue Cave
16640 Hawfield Way Drive, Ballantyne
Blue Cave is a sports bar that features a live DJ and traditional American eats. Look for fried, grilled or blackened chicken on a pretzel roll topped with bacon, lettuce and chipotle aioli. Pair your bites with classic sides: french fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots and more.
The alcohol menu features the Prairie Mule, made of vodka, ginger beer and lime, as well as pomegranate margarita martinis.
Yelp reviewer Joe M. said, "Sean the bartender served up great drinks for us and was a great person to talk to, extremely knowledgeable. Great selection of liquor, no cheap stuff."
Blue Cave is open from 4 p.m.–2 a.m. daily.
