Finally.. someone has crispy, crunchy, simple, delicious onion rings! These golden circles from heaven are amazing! They remind me of the onion rings I used to get as a kid from our favorite diner. Thank you Crafty Burger!!! Oh, there burger and the service was spectacular too! read more

Crafty Burg'r - Heavenly Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Was very pleasantly surprised on my first visit here! No wait on a Friday/holiday weekend, friendly and quick service and great food! Getting two sides with a burger/sandwich for about $10 was such a good deal. We had the Carolina and veggies burgers with salad, fries, beans and macaroni and loved it all. Will definitely return! read more

Crafty Burg'r - Rolling Hills of Carolina Burger, Veggie Burger, macaroni, side salad, beans and fries. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Crafty burgr never disappoints. The food is always so tasty and a very fair price. They also have a full bar which I have yet to take advantage of but it's definitely a plus. Good burgers, good beer, what more could you want. Staff is pretty average. They get the job done! read more

I come here a lot and the food is okay. I seem to be the only one in my family who doesn't LOVE to eat here. The bar is a good atmosphere and the service is always super quick and friendly, but the burgers have no flavor and the sides are always room temp or cool. The menu is very expansive and covers a HUGE variety of tastes for family, it's just nothing I would choose to eat in the area, personally. The boom boom chicken in a wrap is the best meal I've had off the menu, and I've eaten here at least 5 times; I've also gotten the spicy burger, the pimento cheese burger, buffalo chicken, and a few other menu items. read more

OK but not outstanding Went for lunch today but lackluster results. Walked in and while crowded we seated pretty quickly and were immediately greated and made to feel at home. That disappeared as soon as we placed out ordered. I ordered the Whole Farm Burger which was a double. Reciept shows I ordered a medium although I was never asked how I wanted my burger. I would have ordered medium rare but ended up with not medium but very well done, jus this side of charcoal. With that you get two sides and for my sides, I ended up wtih hand cut fries which while they need work, were not bad. As for the Mac and Cheese side, back to the Drawing Board on that one. Wife had the Veggie Burger which ended up being mostly beans. Atmosphere was very noisy and you could not talk to your companion. Tried the WiFi and while logging on was OK, not enough bandwidth to check on news feeds , home emals etc. Ended up giving up and going to my smartphone which was not logged onto their router to get anything meaningful. Summary: Foods OK but there are better option in the area. Servive is good initially but once you place your order, forget about anything else. Other ammenities are afterthoughts andwhile there, are not functional. OK at best read more

Crafty Burg'r - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

3.5 stars. We enjoyed our first visit to Crafty Burg'r, and will definitely return. I think they are a decent alternative to Bad Daddy's, if you're in the mood for a burger. I had the mac 'n cheese burger with onion rings and bread pudding. I probably would have preferred a slice of cheese on the burger, as I like my burgers cheesy! The server said they cook their burgers medium, but mine was more medium-well. I really liked the mac 'n cheese (it wasn't too wet), and the bacon was thick and crispy. I would definitely get this burger again and ask for medium-rare temperature. The onion rings were nice and thin, and had a delicious, spicy coating on them. I only wish they had been a bit crispier. The bread pudding had good flavor, but it could have benefitted from additional sauce. My husband had the Rolling Hills of Carolina chili burger, also cooked medium-well. His was topped with cheese, and he really loved it. He had the fries and beans as his sides. The fries were thin and nicely crispy, and he also liked the beans (they were a bit sweet for my taste). Service was fast and efficient. The atmosphere was comfortable, and we enjoyed the blues music they were playing. The value here is really good. Our burgers were just $8.99 and $8.69 with two sides. Next time, we'll order our burgers medium rare, but other than that, we both thought the burgers were pretty good. Definitely worth a repeat visit! read more

Crafty Burg'r - Mac 'n Cheese burger with onion rings and bread pudding - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Great food at a good price ! I get the bacon jam burger with all the toppings and the two side I get are the Mac and Cheese and Apple slaw so .... Tasty read more

We ate on the patio so we didn't see inside the restaurant at all. Lots of dogs with their owners out there. The service was good. The burgers were yummy - had the Cinco Cheese Burger with fries and Mac and cheese (it was cheat day.) My dinner partner had a custom burger with avocado. Their sides are really good. read more

Crafty Burg'r - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

After a boating excursion on Lake Norman, the team wanted to go to Crafty Burg'r for dinner. Being a pescatarian, I looked over the menu and found three things I could eat, so we went. I wasn't interested in a PB & apple sandwich or grilled cheese, so the veggie burger was it. I got the hot version, which had jalapeños and was dripping with pepper jack cheese. I opted for the side salad and fries. Everything was delicious and exceeded my expectations! The burger itself had a homemade taste to it- no hockey pucks here. The burger did have a hard time staying together though and was a bit messy to eat. When we go there again, I will definitely order the same thing, but I'll try putting the burger on the salad and eat the bun separately. Our waiter was the perfect amount of personable, fast and got everyone 's order perfect. read more

Crafty Burg'r - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

I can best describe Crafty Burg'r as a poor man's Bad Daddy's Burger Bar. That might sound bad but it's really that BDBB's sets a pretty high standard against which to judge burgers and sides and Crafty weighs in on both as decent but not exceptional. I've eaten at the Kenton Drive location a few times now and have for sure never left hungry and believe you get plenty of food for the price given the burgers all come with the choice of 2 sides. The burgers are generally good flavor wise but have been cooked medium-well to well every time when I always order medium and this leads to them being on the dry side. The sides I've tried (Fries, Onion Rings, Side Salad) are big and good, not great. The service has always been fine and friendly and the one cocktail I tried, a Pom-arita, was tasty, tart and had a good amount of alcohol in it so again, value for the dollars spent. I think what I like best about Crafty is that I can generally get seated with either no or a very short wait at times when I know Bad Daddy's will just be overrun with patrons. So, when I want a pretty good burger at a close by location and don't feel like hanging around Birkdale Village waiting a while for it, Crafty Burg'r comes through. read more

Back again for their tasty burgers. Had the melt and it was great. Those crafty beans are great. Onion rings were a little greasy at the end but tasted wonderful. Wife had BLT and loved it. She loves their crafty beans. The seasonal said she enjoyed too. Ole Yep back again. Couldn't eat their great burgers or other sandwiches but did pig out on their crafty beans. Dental work put me off my feed but they were as great as ever. Server was a honey. Ole read more

Crafty Burg'r - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

Great food at a good price! Love that you can create your own and really customize your meals if you'd like! Service was great as well!

This spot was perfect for us after a day of driving. We stayed down the street in a local hotel. We sat outside with our puppy, and masks were required until we were seated and then to/from restroom. Our waitress Patty was very professional and timely. The food and beverages were very tasty. Will definitely return read more

Crafty Burg'r - Classic Crafty Burger - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Great service from Bernie today at Crafty Burger. We loved the friend pickles and Mac and cheese!

We eat at Crafty Burg'r all the time. The food is good and the options are great. We be back soon.

Great place for a nice burger. Plenty of ways to have it prepared. Enjoyed the Crafty Melt Burger. Simulation to a Patty Melt. Sides good. Onion Rings my favorite! Thin and tasty! Mac and Cheese Delicious! Plan to go back again with my mom and sister. I know they will enjoy it as well! read more

I hate to say we weren't impressed with this place neither with their food or their service. We started off with the Gouda Sticks which unbeknownst to us was spicy and not to our liking. I know it's a burger joint but I wasn't really feeling a burger so I tried their BOOM BOOM CHICKEN SANDWICH which was also spicy and no indication on the menu that it was spicy. Their Cobb Salad was ok nothing to rave about and we skipped dessert although they had some interesting choices. I think servers should definitely inform the customers of spicy dishes especially if the menu does not indicate it is spicy. We won't return. read more

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Burger taste is fair. But good quality ingredients. Falls outside my top 5 in CLT easily. I also had the onion strings and they were room temperature and a bit greasy, I wouldn't order again. I also had the crafty beans, it was interesting. Maybe a little sweet for my taste, but a good change from fries. I'm not in the area enough to say if they have competition in the area, but given the affluence, I would assume read more

Before we break down the food, let me say the service was great, and the space is nice and clean. There's a nice size patio out front, but today it was so hot we opted to go inside. If you're into craft brews, they have a huge selection. I'm not a drinker so on to the food! For an app, 3 of us split the fried avacado bites at the recommendation of our server. They were unique and lightly breaded and paired with a cool bang bang sauce. I liked the different options offered here and would definitely try the gouda cheese sticks next. I ordered their take on a BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with the seasonal salad side option (Mediterranean Chickpea Salad) and Poppyseed Apple Coleslaw. Side salads were good but came in these little jars that, while they were "trendy" just were too difficult to eat out of. A small carafe would've been fine. The bacon on my burger was perfect. I was disappointed there was no bunless option (mainly a lettuce wrap!) because I prefer to not waste my daily carbs on bread. (Give me the good stuff!) Overall I have to say, really good, but not mind blowing. It's a convenient local burger joint that will satisfy your burger craving and strays from standardized chains, which is nice! If I'm back in the area or looking for something close by but not in Birkdale, I will certainly be back. read more

Crafty Burg'r - Crafty Burg'r's take on a BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with seasonal salad side (Mediterranean Chickpea Salad) and Poppyseed Apple Coleslaw - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

I ordered the lettuce wraps and a large order of mushrooms to share. My husband ordered the chicken strip meal with sides of onion rings and bread pudding. All were delicious and generous portions. The draft beers were good also. Everyone around us was enjoying their meal. So glad we happened upon this place. Will return if we are in the area. Great service too read more

The restaurant does not have a lot of seating on the inside, but it does have a patio area for outside dining. It was very nice and cozy. I had the Bacon Jam Chicken sandwich with fries and the apple slaw. The sandwich and fries was delicious, but I didn't care for the apple slaw. It was very bland. Would I go again? Yes! read more

This place is a little tricky to find if you aren't familiar with the are but it is worth looking for. I had a blt with sweet potato fries and bread pudding. The blt was great as was the bread pudding and the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've had! BUT- even better than the food was our waiter, Taylor! We went in as they were getting ready to close (like within 30 minutes or so). Taylor was super sweet and accommodating! There weren't many employees there but the ones that were all were super nice! read more

Crafty Burg'r - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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I have no idea how people give this place 4 and 5s Everything about this place is average, our server was very kind and attentive but I've had better burgers from McDonalds read more

We actually were planning to go to Gallway Hooker for dinner, but they were closed, so we ended up at Crafty Burg'r and I'm so glad we did!! We ordered the cheese sticks for an app - and they aren't your run of the mill mozzarella, straight from the freezer sticks. These are large freshly made smoked gouda cheese sticks!! They are so good and the dipping sauce was great! We split the Bacon Jam burger and got an extra side because we weren't super hungry, which was a good choice. The burger was super fresh and very yummy. For our sides we ordered mac n' cheese and onion rings. The mac was awesome!! The onion rings were good too, but I wasn't expecting them to be the super thin strings, no problem - they were great anyway. Service was on point - they were busy, but attentive and nice. It did take us a little while to get our check, but it was all good. This is somewhere we will definitely go back to soon. Glad we ended up there by chance! read more

Crafty Burg'r - Side of Mac & Cheese - Soo yummy!! - Burgers Near Me - Cornelius, North Carolina

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Best chicken fingers in town, better than Chick-fil-A, better than Tenders....I know... a burger place, right?! Give it a try.

This is by far my favorite burger spot in Cornelius. They have a delicious burger at a great value! I've never been let down by the quality of the food here. The patties are always juicy and the topping selection here is good as well! My favorite part about this place is their sides. You get TWO sides included with the sandwiches. My pro tip is to double up on the Mac and Cheese. Its a generous portion and I usually have enough to eat for the next meal. They also have a really delicious bread pudding that you can get as a side as well. It comes in a cute mason jar cup and is heavenly tasting. Simply put, this place is wonderful!! read more

Tried to place the order through the restaurant website but it wouldn't accept it. Yet they had no problem allowing the order through Doordash. Just an extra $15 to your customer! Multiple entrees had onion rings selected as a side item yet they gave us no onion rings. Macaroni and cheese was terrible. Just tasted like someone poured a cheap beer into some macaroni. I read another review that said it's made with beer cheese. That would have been good to know before ordering it as multiple sides and ordering the Mac & Cheese Burger for children. They expect cheese flavor not beer. read more

Their loaded fries are cheesy and delicious, that being said, their food in general is overpriced for what they serve. Their burgers are pretty much flat "smash" burger patties and for that and 2 sides you're paying an average of $12 per order. It was a tasty burger with lots of different customizations available. I'd do it again if in the area and in a burger mood. read more

My wife and I are big fans of Crafty Burg'r. Before the pandemic the location in Antiquity was a weekly stop for us. We now live closer to Kenton Place and are enjoying that location. The food is consistently excellent. The recipes are well crafted and well executed. What stands out to me, in this time when restaurants struggle to hire staff and so many that are hired seem indifferent, somehow the wait staff at Crafty Burg'r seem always to have their hearts into their work. read more

Crafty Burg'r never disappoints! The food, service and drinks are top notch. Highly recommend!

My score is a 4.3/10 The burger had no flavor and I feel as if this place focused on the crafty part too much. I will try again and hope for better next time read more

We had a 5 person call in order and you're always nervous on what you will get. Food was good and service was exceptional. We'll be back!

Disappointed in the current state of affairs. We have been coming here for a couple of years. Today was a disappointment. Found out they no longer grind and patty their meats in-house. I could tell from the 3.5 ounce patty it was pressed in a machine...and it taste like the machine it was made on. Sorry it was bad. If you want a good selection of IPA's, good sides and a cool atmosphere this is your place. If you want a good burger go to 5 Guys. Crafty Burger needs to change its name to Pressed Frozen Patty Burger. And they need to update their website. read more

Overall, it wasn't bad. The service was great. 5 stars. The food...I ate it as it was almost 1 and I skipped breakfast. I ordered the egg burger with pickles and sides of onion rings and bread pudding. When my order came, the sides were correct, but as I cut in to the burger, it was wrong as it was some sort of chicken sandwich. He promptly removed it and soon brought me my egg burger with sweet potato fries. He then corrected this mistake. My burger as done, not medium as it had no pink. And it was also not hot. It wasn't cold, but it was barely warm. The onion rings were good, however if you got a thick ring, the onion was very strong and would suggest using sweet onions. The bread pudding was meh. The Carmel butter sauce was AMAZING! However, the pudding was very dense, and again, not warm enough. I'm from out of town and I've had better burgers. I would probably see what else is in the area if I were to be her longer. If the choices are McDonalds or Here, it would be a hard choice as at least I know what I am getting at McDonalds. read more

So glad I had something to eat when I got home. Food bad, service worse. Staff preoccupied. Did not finish my beer. So glad I had something to eat when I got home. Food bad, service worse. Staff preoccupied. Did not finish my beer. So glad I had something to eat when I got home. Food bad, service worse. Staff preoccupied. Did not finish my beer. read more

Great atmosphere, good beer selection and good food. One negative is that they don't have turkey burgers and there menu isn't overly creative. But they do have the create your own burger option, where you can determine your own toppings. They also offer salads, chicken sandwiches, and some yummy apps (think gouda stix, loaded fries and avocado bites). I liked their veggie burger. They are made with a blend of quinoa, kale, brussel sprouts and carrots. It isn't solid like other veggie burgers though, it's much softer. Add some gouda cheese to it and you're golden. The side salads are nothing special, don't waste the extra $1.00 upcharge. The quinoa salad, though, is another story. It's a delicious side, made with the cabbage, kale slaw and golden raisins for some natural sweetness. They have 10 beers on draft that they rotate, including local beers from D9, Assclown and Catawba Brewing. They have many more bottled options as well. Neat little patio space outside as well. Great lunch spot if you want to go outside of Birkdale. read more

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Foods is good and always have great service! Really enjoy this place for a nice, casual meal.

We were greeted by the bartender once we walked in (bar faces front door), which was a good start. The restaurant was also very clean, and the background music was excellent (bluesy rock when we were there). Our waitress was efficient, but she never smiled and seemed like she didn't want to be there. As far as the food goes, the burger (and the bun) were really good. Better than I expected. The fries were also strong. And the salad with balsamic vinaigrette was very enjoyable. Another positive was ideal portion sizes. And the prices are fair. I gave it a four instead of a five for two reasons. One, the depressing waitress. Two, while all the food was very good, I didn't leave saying, "That was amazing. I need to go back next week." We will be back, and I debated between four and five stars, but service is really important to me. If you ignore the service aspect, I give it a 4.5, which would be rounded up to a 5. I think a lot will depend on your expectations going in. If they're realistic, you should be happy. read more

Passed by Crafty one day and made a mental note to go back. Finally got some time to experience Crafty and had mixed feelings. When you walk in, it has a cool vibe that you want to hang out and enjoy. Obviously came for the Burgers.... Got a Double Cheese Bacon Burger (note that the waitress told me that each patty is about 5oz) with Fries (you two sides with your meal which threw me for a loop. My wife got the regular cheese burger with apple slaw and onion rings. Overall it was ok. The Good - Burger was Very Juicy. Fries were the shoestring style (nice and crispy). The appleslaw was really good. The Bad - Burger had really no flavor to it. Onion Rings should be "Onion Rings" not those straw pieces (too many people do that). I am not sure that I will be back as the main things that are supposed to be good were just mediocre. read more

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I always get the Bacon Jam Burger with sweet potato fries or apple slaw. It is AWESOME! I have yet to try their other foods. I am sure they are as good. Servers are polite, very welcoming and the ambiance is just a chill vibe. read more