First of all, to anyone who expects airport food to be Michelin quality, you need to get out more. This is a burger bar. It's not the best burger ever but as someone who has a fragile stomach when it comes to fast food - it's great! It hits the spot and doesn't interrupt my travels later. But what makes it the best is the incredible staff. It's a tough gig and they're friendly and fast. I've been here a couple of times and they are always on the ball with all the chaos that comes along with a restaurant at an international airport. And I need to add that today, one of my servers, Meghan, was above and beyond. She got everything ordered and served efficiently. Giving subtle tips when needed and was personable to boot! I'll definitely be back. read more

this was an ASTONISHINGLY good burger like wow I knew what I was getting into when I saw the toppings, and decided to add a fried egg on top of it, but my goodness the one thing that I think could've been better about this burger were the buns - they were a bit too soft, which made them kind of blend in to the rest of the burger rather than stand out. also they might've been a bit too small to contain the rest of the burger. the only other thing I have is I wish there was a bit more mayo on here other than that, the inside of this burger was all-time good starting with the patty - this might be the best beef patty I've ever had in a burger It was so incredibly thick, thick enough that it rivals and maybe even surpasses the thickness of a double burger with two separate beef patties. In addition to that, I had the option to pick how I wanted it cooked - where I picked medium - and this was absolutely an incredible decision because this patty was so perfectly juicy without being too soft A lot of places will automatically cook your burger well-done for food safety reasons, but I'm really glad I was able to customize this to be medium - and this resulted in an unforgettable experience - especially when you think about how incredibly thick this was the bacon was also so good - it was incredibly crispy - and had deep flavor to it. I was quite impressed that the jalapeno bacon actually managed to have some spice to it. In addition, the pieces were large, and there were 6 of them in total, which meant each bite of the burger was given a beautiful-tasting crisp texture The fried egg added as a perfect topper to the patty - it was somewhat leaking, but combined so well with the rest of the burger to add just that additional soft egg-like flavor that I love. Giving props to myself on that fantastic addition even the lettuce and onions were really good in this burger! if all of this wasn't enough - it also came with a side of tater tots - and a lot of them While I wish these were warmer, and slightly more oily, I did absoutely love the crunch of the breading on these, along with the soft interior these tots were a great break from the traditional default fries that typically come with a burger i do wish they had their own dipping sauce rather than the default kraft mayo in a tube This meal was especially impressive because it didn't cost *that* much (about 20 dollars in total) but the portion size was quite massive The burger, and especially the meat, was pretty huge - big enough that I couldn't eat it with just one hand at the start I would have to say the entire meal lands over 2000 calories - which is quite impressive this meal was so good that even though i was in a pretty suboptimal eating environment (an airport lounge seat with no table) it was still incredible read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - burger - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Didn't even have a chance to sit down at the bar before another customer warned me not to ask the bartender for anything before sitting there and waiting for 5-10 minutes. I believe the exact quote from the other patron was "She's on edge". I took my business elsewhere - if your bartender is nasty enough to customers that they're warning others about it before they sit down in a fast paced airport setting, they need to go. This was on Wednesday 2/25 at 3PM. read more

Near gate 7 in the C section found this cool spot for burgers. This place looked inviting and was very full. That is always a good sign. The place has TVs with sports on and beers on draft at the bar. My wife and I split the 3 sliders and an order of fries. Both were great and plenty enough for 2 to share. The service was fast but not to fast. Like it all. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Sliders with caramelized onion and cheese - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Flight delays left me in Charlotte for an extended period of time and since I've been traveling since early in the morning, I needed to eat but didn't want to go far from my gate. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar was one of the closest so that's where I headed. When I checked the hours online, it said it was closed until 11 so when I saw it was open I was surprised. Anyway, I sat at the bar and ordered a glass of wine. Of course it was very expensive but it's a captive audience and I'm sure rent is a premium. Looking at the menu and it was a bunch of egg dishes, which I wasn't in the mood for. To be honest, I'd rather have a salad or chicken but it was too early for lunch so I ordered the breakfast burger with no egg, so essentially a bacon cheeseburger. It was okay. I ate less than half of it. It was kind of dry and I wasn't feeling the breakfast potatoes. Wish I had waited to get something for lunch, which I would've had time for since my flight was delayed again. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Breakfast burger no egg. Meh. - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Located in Concorse C. Condensed menu consisted of only 2 Giant salads to choose from and burgers, sandwiches, apps and sides. Everything tasted delicious. Very few seating options so there will be a wait time. Un less you have hours before a flight, I wouldn't recommend this as a quick bite to eat place. Our server was friendly and efficient. As best as you could get located inside the airport. read more

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If I could give it 0 stars I would. Here's why: 1. The ordering process is not clear because there's never anybody at the ordering window. 2. If you happen to get someone to take your order, she's usually super Ghetto/rachet & rude. Not a professional bone in the body. 3. Cashier attempted to take my order, but as I was telling her my order she was having a whole conversation with the other girls who work there. Not a conversation about work, but a conversation about what they're planning on doing when they get off work tonight. Again, a lack of professionalism. 4. Nobody will call your order number when your food is done. They'll just sit it on the counter and let it get cold until you either ask if it's your order, or go check it yourself. I could go on. But I'll stop at number 4. Am I looking for "Michelin star" quality at the airport? NO. Not by any means. But am I looking for basic human decency & basic customer service when people are dealing with my food? Absolutely. The thing is, nobody is comparing this place to Michelin star restaurants. We simply need better customer service and a bit more communication between staff and customers. Because right now, majority of the staff isn't trained AT ALL on either. They simply don't care. Because grown adults shouldn't need to be "trained" not to have side bar conversations when they're taking an order. It's rude. And it's a reflection of the restaurant when they allow people who don't care, to drive down the quality of the service. Also, the lack of caring was reflected in the presentation and taste of the food. As soon as I sat down, I immediately noticed 3 different people throw their burgers away in the trashcan after taking ONE BITE. (No exaggeration) three people tossed their burgers away after ONE BITE. And it's probably because the people making the burgers didn't care. (Friday may 22nd 2026 10:15pm) Personally, my burger made me nauseous and i tossed mine away after 3 bites. At least I made it further than the other people who tossed theirs. read more

We had about an hour to grab a bite to eat before flying out of CLT and this spot was near our gate. I tried to order on the QR code at our table, but it wouldn't let me. (We were able to cash out using that QR code, though.) Luckily our food came out quickly and we had enough time. They do have a takeout window as well. This place obviously specializes in burgers, but I was craving some chicken tenders. Nate got the mushroom burger with tots. The chicken tenders came with fries, ranch, and their house sauce which tasted like a tangier Cane's sauce. The chicken tenders were just okay, maybe that's my fault for not ordering a burger at a burger place. The chicken itself was juicy and tender, but the tenders were incredibly greasy like their fryer wasn't hot enough. The fries were also not great - just didn't seem very fresh or fried enough. Luckily the ranch was the good ranch and I was able to take some of the greasy breading off the chicken. I had a few bites of Nate's burger, which was actually quite good. The mushrooms were tasty and the burger was juicy and cooked nicely. The tots were also a victim of the greasy fryer, just not the best. I wouldn't necessarily come back here, but it did the trick in a pinch. read more

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One of a kind burger joint. The Magic Mushroom (impossible) burger with fries. Delish! Bad daddy sauce is perfect to dip burger or fries. The poblano frites appetizer is amazing!! with its chipotle & jalapeño ranch sauces. Service is always great whether dining alone at the bar or meeting family/friends. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Magic Mushroom (impossible) burger - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Thursday lunchtime. Busy place. Ordered Texan chicken salad and Patty Melt. Our waitress was quick and efficient. Definitely a burger joint. TV with games on. Near gate C9. read more

I stopped by here while leaving Charlotte for a work trip. Bad Daddy's is a good choice in the city so I figured it would be good in the airport. I was getting breakfast so I was a little worried. BUT, the food was actually pretty good. I got french toast and bacon. It did the trick and I was happy with my choice. Friendly service and didn't take long at all. I took my order to go and ate at my gate but they provided all the tools and utensils I needed. Great airport bite for sure. read more

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Quick stop en route to my gate, I ordered a vanilla milkshake, but they were out of all milkshakes. So I opted for the sweet potato fries. Menu said they came with blue cheese crumbled, but all I got was plain sweet potato fries and the dipping sauce. Very overpriced for what it was. Service was fast. Fries were good, but not what I expected. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped in at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar during a layover in Charlotte and was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the All-American Burger meal, came out fresh, hot, and delicious. Service was friendly and quick. Great spot for a bite between flights! read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The mushroom burger is amazing!! Get it!! Our server was phenomenal esp considering it was holiday.

I payed my bill using Google pay and was stopped on my way out because waitress said I had not paid. I showed her the confirmation on my phone screen and she said that it was not enough. Mgr went back and forth from office to bar and said pymt was not made. He asked me for the physical card and charged me AGAIN. I'm certain their end-of-day would have indicated the same, but they still didnt correct their error, sooo...? I can't even contact them in writing to get the $86 refund because this location is not listed on their site. P.S. The food is 1-star quality and tasted like it was a couple of days old. All-around terrible experience. read more

The burger, fries and their sauce was pretty good. But the thing I can't get over is the staff would allow people to stand at the "Please Wait To Seated"; personally waiting as the staff just catatonically ignoring us. Finally another patron who was already seated told me he told to sit anywhere. This was the epitome of just laziness, selfish and unprofessional. I say this even though the server who finally took my order was a very pleasant and nice appearing person, still continually participated in the same thing the entire time I was here. Management of some type needs to much more vigilant and at least seem to care and train staff on at basic customer service acts. Maybe they don't care and will continue to rely on airport foot traffic to patronize their establishment...‍ read more

First off, you're at an airport so you have to have airport expectations- but honestly this place is a great airport option- everything seemed very fresh and homemade- kids loved the tater tots. It was evident that they make their own sauces which is great- i also appreciated the paper containers instead of plastic and that includes the sauce on the side containers which is great. I would definitely recommend this place! i mean it's pricy but like i said its airport food so what do you expect?? the staff were very kind and helpful. It looks like it has a nice ambiance too- definitely seems like the best option if in terminal c! read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - mushroom burger with tots to go - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tried to go here for a burger and some wings earlier to watch the world series and to our shock when we walked up, the place was mostly empty and not a single TV was showing the game. It took forever for a waitress to notice us and when asked they replied "we don't control the TVs". They also had an issue with their vents so it was pretty smoky inside. Pretty Pathetic for a sports bar. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else in the airport. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Look I get airport food is quite expensive yet how come my chicken Cesar salad is super sad in comparison to other chicken ceasar salads posted? Absolutely not. For $17 you can ger 10 small pieces of chicken. Yayyy.... *insert sarcasm* The wait time wasn't too bad as I had time between flights. 20 minutes but I would have to say no. Do not recommend. I got mine to go but I guess if you sit down you will get a bigger more fuller portion? Also how come there wasn't a lid on the dressing? What if I had packed it in my bag and it got all tossed around. The dressing would've gotten everywhere if I wasn't going to eat it right away. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Expensive chicken ceasar for just 10 pieces of chicken it is $17 - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Absolutely terrible experience. I went to the to-go area to order a hamburger and was completely ignored. Several staff members were walking around but no one even acknowledged me. I had to scan the menu and pay for my order myself because no one would take it. After paying, no one brought me my food. I even tried speaking to an older blonde waitress with long hair and she pretended not to hear me. My burger was sitting on the kitchen counter getting cold while employees kept walking past it. In the end, I never even received the burger I paid for. There were customers at nearby tables watching the whole situation, which made it even more embarrassing. When I asked for a refund, no one would make eye contact or try to help. This is extremely unprofessional and disrespectful service. If no one is available at the to-go window, at least put up a sign so you don't waste people's time and money. I actually like the burgers, but after this experience I will not be coming back. read more

Best meal ever in an airport! And we travel 3-5 times a year. The burgers were cooked perfectly, juicy, big and delicious came with tater tot's also awesome, crispy and so many I probably should have left some but I didn't! Very friendly service! We stop in Charlotte airport a lot and will definitely return to Bad Daddy's!!! read more

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Had 2 1/2 hrs before flight and were starving! Got a table immediately, placed our orders and received our drink in 5 minutes! Our order took about 30 minutes but the burgers came out hot and juicy with great toppings. I had the magic mushroom and my husband the bacon burger that had more than 6 pieces of bacon! A ton of tater tots surrounded our burgers that were fresh and crispy. We even got a refill on our sodas. Probably one of the best airport meals I've had! read more

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Subpar experience at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar. Service was friendly enough, but mostly non-existent, perhaps because they were short-staffed. I ordered my burger without cheese and sauce, but it came with both. I wasn't really able to find a server to let them know, so I proceeded to just eat it as is. The fries were barely edible, and ketchup was also no where to be found. Definitely a bit disappointed by this place, which I chose because it had some of the best reviews on Yelp (for places inside the airport). Hard to say what the other restaurant options are like, but I'd assume you could do at least a little better than Bad Daddy's. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We hand THE best experience at Bad Daddy's. The service and food were top notch. I wish I could remember our males servers name because he absolutely went above and beyond for us. Not only did he walk us through the build your own burger steps, but gave excellent recommendations and chatted us up the perfect amount to be friendly, but not overbearing. All of us would have eaten there again & again all weekend for our stay if we didn't enjoy variety and parroting local spots so much. read more

Stopped in for very early breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast burger. Nice charred burger, jalapeno bacon was delicious! And breakfast potatoes were perfect. Service was a 10! read more

They offer to-go alcoholic beverages here! This review is about that. You can't take your plastic cup of alcohol onto your plane, but you can take it out of the restaurant and into the airport. That's nice, because although Bad Daddy's Burger Bar has a decent amount of seating, it was full when I visited, so I just got my IPA and bounced. I didn't get any food, just beer. As far as what I can tell, they offer one local beer on tap (Wicked Weed). But they also offer Stella Artois, Bud Light and Blue Moon on tap. The service at the bar was very fast and friendly. If you want to take your drink to go, make sure to tell the bartender in advance, before they start pouring! I did not, and it wasn't a big deal, but then they dirtied a glass for nothing. read more

Though a chain built on Burgers would know how to make a Patty Melt. Patty Melt 101 is grilled bread. WTF? Mine was Not even toasted. No brown grilled tasty flavor what so ever. Basically a burger patty put between two pieces of bread. For $18, hey Ryan Zink (CEO) you need to train the cooks the basics. Waitress service was excellent. Hopefully my 1 star review along with many others will get Ryan's attention. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Ungrilled - Untoasted, just plain ol bread. - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was on a layover recently and tried Bad Daddy's via their takeout option. It was pretty busy in the actual restaurant and it took quite a while for anyone to notice me standing in the to-go window even though I tried to flag down a server. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was so good and definitely worth the wait. It was crispy and juicy and the fries were flavored well. I would definitely recommend! read more

The staff here are so busy and work hard to help all the visitors. The food comes out quickly and it was nice to have options for vegetarian and vegan food. My burger was tasty albeit a bit dry but that's not unusual since it's easy to overcook impossible burgers. The bar was packed and the drinks were flowing. It's a typical sports bar so if you wanna see a game this is a good spot. read more

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Got the sliders. They were excellent but I could only eat two of the three. Bar was super crowded. Portion size of the regular burgers I saw was ridiculously large. Drinks were crazily prices at $15 for a single Tito's and club. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Sliders w lettuce and tomato added. - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Even with low airport expectations, it still fell short. First issue was the wait for a table. I get that restaurants can be busy, but it took the staff so long to clear tables and they took like 10 min to acknowledge us, once we were at front of line. No dedicated host or bus staff, so just servers playing all the roles. Drinks came in open styrofoam cups (table next to us had lids), which resulted in a water spill from my daughter. Our fault, but it's just not a sturdy cup on a high top table. I wanted a Wicked Weed IPA, but they were out. We ordered sandwiches with different side items, so we could try them all - tots, fries, sweet potato fries. IMO, tots were hands down winner. Sweet potato fries were soggy and unsalted. My husband's chicken sandwich was overcooked and it looked like they haven't changed the oil recently. My patty melt was meh; usually the bread is cooked longer with a little butter on flat top. This was fairly soft rye bread, instead of a nicely toasted crunch. Server was nice, particularly in helping clean up our spill. There are several TVs, so you can kill a little time here. They also have a walk-up window. I think this may have contributed, though, to the overall slowness, as the same staff handled this too. read more

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Very likely the best restaurant I have found in an airport. A little treasure in the Charlotte airport. I have breakfast. Excellent. It was a traditional American breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast and a pile of fresh cut fried potatoes. It came out quickly and fresh. The price was very reasonable. Too bad I don't travel through the Charlotte airport more frequently. read more

Located in Terminal C in Charlotte, the place is busy. Line at the entrance. As a single, I was able to sit at the bar right away. But even with that, it was very disappointing. The burger was luke warm and the fries were cold and soggy. On top of that....they robbed me for $12 for a can of Guinness. Shame on me. Next time I'll know. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was phenomenal, BUT DO NOT HERE. Due to a lack of personnel you will wait in a looonng line to get in, then sit to be waited on, and sit some more for your food. If you're in no rush, take the time to go. Otherwise just save your frustration and try a different location. When I asked for a manager to get my money back b/c they took so long, I was told there was none on the premise and they didn't do refunds. I won't be back. They then closed carry out and ordering online b/c they didn't have staff. read more

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No gluten free options. Not recommended for those with gluten allergies. Wondering about other food allergies?

The wait time to prepare went by fast. I read quickly that they wanted people to use the QR code and there was no cashier to take your order. As I wanted a woman was upset bc she only had cash and left her phone back at the terminal. She asked for a supervisor and was told rudely they were unavailable. Thick bun. The burger was just okay. Prob the best deal with fries $14 the airport had to offer. Sweet potato fries were just okay. It was just okay. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Hamburger and sweet fries - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It's tough to leave a consistent review when my two experiences were so drastically different. The first time I stopped in--on 7/29--I had a fantastic visit. The bartender working that afternoon was an absolute rockstar. Their customer service was exceptional, and honestly, they should be the one training the rest of the staff. Because of that great experience, I decided to stop in again after landing back in CLT. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment. I went to the to-go area since I needed to head to baggage claim, and was completely ignored. Several staff members walked past me multiple times without acknowledging me at all. Eventually, I placed my order using the barcode system, only to watch my food sit at the counter for over 15 minutes while the staff picked up everything except my order. Even the people behind me in line were visibly confused. If you're unhappy in your role, it might be time to consider a different path. Poor attitudes don't just damage the business's reputation--they also create unnecessary frustration for customers. It's tough to leave a consistent review when my two experiences were so drastically different. The first time I stopped in--on 7/29--I had a fantastic visit. The bartender working that afternoon was an absolute rockstar. Their customer service was exceptional, and honestly, they should be the one training the rest of the staff. Because of that great experience, I decided to stop in again after landing back in CLT. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment. I went to the to-go area since I needed to head to baggage claim, and was completely ignored. Several staff members walked past me multiple times without acknowledging me at all. Eventually, I placed my order using the barcode system, only to watch my food sit at the counter for over 15 minutes while the staff picked up everything except my order. Even the people behind me in line were visibly confused. If you're unhappy in your job, it might be time to consider a different path. Poor attitudes don't just damage the business's reputation--they also create unnecessary frustration for customers. read more

Right off the start I ordered a Long Island ice tea and got what was a sickly sweet lemonade. It was not made to the specifications on their menu and no way was I going to pay a price for a drink at the airport that wasn't what I ordered. The waiter was obviously stressed and I don't feel he handled the drink situation correctly, but he ended up bringing me a diet coke and took the LI Iced Tea off my bill. When my food came, it came out quickly BUT it was stone cold. After the drink experience I wasn't going to bother complaining about the food. I ate what I could (wasn't much) and left. I still tipped the waiter a proper amount, but I feel everything from the food to customer service here was severely lacking on this visit. Probably would find a different place to enjoy a meal next time I was in CLT airport. read more

We ate here while waiting on a flight out of Charlotte. The visit didn't start off too good! We walked up to the hostess station and literally waited almost 10 mins to even be noticed! Deja is the hostess/waitress that came to our rescue! Thank God it was her and not someone else. Her attitude & hospitality (even after working all day!) is actually what changed my attitude about the entire restaurant! She was an amazing waitress and was ALL OVER THE KITCHEN STAFF for preparing food out of order (newer orders before older ones.) She never missed a beat waiting tables and working the 'to go' window! The restaurant WAS a bit busy but was also understaffed. Lots of empty dirty tables & trash on the floor in a few spots. It looked to be 2... possibly 3 people in the kitchen. Regardless of how many people were there.... They were all talking over each other and readily using foul language loud enough for patrons to clearly hear. The food was great, tho! The burgers came separate from the toppings -- kinda like a build your own type thing! Most of the condiments on the table were either near empty or completely empty... took me 3 bottles of mustard before I had enough to put in one hamburger and they were outta fries all together. ‍ --- but it was 9pm! The positives definitely outweighed the negatives & Deja saved this review from a horrible rating! read more

We thought it might be good to eat before our direct flight out west and saw this place close to our gate. So glad we decided to eat I got the Burger and Fries. Amazingly good food and service! Our server while busy seemed to handle every request with ease. The overall layout was good but tight seating! Highly recommend but pricey to be sure. read more

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar - Dinner or lunch over looking the ramps at CLT - Burgers Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina