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    Al's Burger Shack

    4.4 (846 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Hot Dogs
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Y C.

    I've heard so much about Al's Burger Shack that I had to come and try it out. The place was busy with lots of people sitting inside and outside in round and picnic style tables. You can order in the 'shack' or like I did, outside by the bar. There was no line there. I ordered a burger and fries and a hotdog and fries with a Coke and it was surprisingly very good. You do have to wait a bit for the food, approximately 20 mins. They come around and yell out your name when the food is ready. Be patient and enjoy. Would definitely try again. It sort of reminded me of 'In and Out' only because this place has a following who swear by these burgers.

    Samantha R.

    Great service, great food, and good vibes! I would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

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    Kaylee T.

    Food was delicious! Quick service for a Tuesday afternoon. Outside seating was perfect for the 70 degree weather.

    Sweet Potato Fries, Mr. G (hot dog Carolina style), and Sean's Bacon Cheeseburger
    Dana M.

    Everything we tried here was delicious. The fries also came with a dipping sauce so I chose the ranch which is made in house. The hot dog had a nice snap to it and the burger was very juicy. Very cute vintage decor as well.

    Katie S.

    Hands down my favorite cheeseburger in the Triangle. It's a small space, you walk up to the counter and order, they have daily specials on the board, you pay, and they'll call your name when your order is ready. Everything is cooked to order and it goes pretty quickly. There is outside seating and some bar seating inside. It's low key vibes with high key flavors. The regular cheeseburger is my go to. Their crinkle fries and tots are incredible. I keep meaning to try their shakes - but honestly the cheeseburger is the show stopped imo. 15/10. No notes.

    Bobo Chili Cheeseburger and Crinkle Cut Fries with Siracha aioli sauce
    Hudson L.

    Amazing burger and fries! Burgers are cooked to order and mine was done to perfection (medium rare). Fries were hot with just the right amount of crinkle. Rosemary spread on top was a nice touch too. You walk in and order from a counter and then have your choice of seating either outside or in heated enclosements. Staff was friendly and brings food to your table. Personally, I thought $17 for a burger and fries with no drink was a touch expensive, but the quality of the food outweighs the cost. Definitely come check this place out if you are ever in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area!

    Kenny J (left), Mookie (right)
    Annie W.

    Placed an online order for pickup and it was ready before the estimated time which is always a pleasant surprise. Prices were reasonable and we got the Kenny J and Mookie burgers with 2 orders of fries for just under $30 including tax. The Mookie burger had blue cheese, bacon jam, and a roasted garlic aioli. The Kenny J was topped with bacon, grilled onions and pimento cheese. Both were cooked to a perfect medium and the patties were juicy and flavorful. Their fries are crinkle cut and the portions were generous - they were sprinkled with rosemary which definitely came through as a stand-out aromatic flavor. Plus, the fries come with a choice of dipping sauce - we went with the roasted garlic aioli which was delicious. They have nice vibes with the outdoor seating but limited seating indoors so we chose to takeaway to a local brewery (also for a wider range of drink options). Highly recommend, you simply can't go wrong with a solid burger/fry combo!

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    Kyle R.

    Such a classic Chapel Hill spot. Usually a long line but always worth it. Such juicy flavorful delicious and big burgers. The fries are great as well. Always enjoy a stop at Al's.

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    Judy B.

    The burger is so juicy and the bun is always so fresh and soft. Great burgers, fast service, great staff.

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    Cliff H.

    Perfectly cooked burger, a little pink on the inside. Fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Perfect balance of pickled. Grilled potato bun. Hot dog huge and split fried witj great texture and mustard, slaw, chili and onions --Carolina style. Fries perfectly crispy. Highly recommend.

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    I enjoyed the chili burger, fries, and chocolate shake. Fast, delicious, wonderful service! I will definitely be back!

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    Thanks for the visit and the review, Shannon. The burgers look great!

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    Great burger joint with a delicious twist on the usual stuff. Get multiple sauce for the sweet potato fries.

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    Great Food, service was great. Fries and burger was amazing. The Store was very clean.

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    Ask the Community - Al's Burger Shack

    Is there a way to order pickup food from Al's? Clover.com always has it listed as not accepting orders, no one answers the phone number that is listed to call and there is no way to leave a message cause the mailbox is full.

    Call the restaurant. Both locations offer pickup. Also they deliver with DoorDash and Grubhub.

    Is their hot dog "chili" made with pork? In general, is the "chili" made with pork?

    Yes, made with pork.

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    While in Hillsborough, we ordered takeout from The Dog House since the exterior looked neat and it…read morehad a drive thru. There was no line when we arrived for dinner. I have passed by this restaurant before around lunch and it was busy. The menu includes ample dog-themed options. We chose the Beef Tailwagger (2 hotdogs, fries, and a drink for $9.39). The hot dogs and fries were nothing special. The tea was good, very sweet. Our order was accurate and assembled quickly. It was pretty much ready right after we paid. Overall, the meal was okay but definitely not worth the price.

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