Mad Dash has amazing sandwiches, wings, and salads! Everything was delicious, and the place was…read moreclean and welcoming. The owner, Corey, and his employees were all so friendly and made us feel right at home. I also love that they offer gluten-free bread and can make any of their sandwiches with it. I'll definitely be back for another sandwich!

Finally made it over to Mad Dash before they relocate to the Truist building. I had the turkey…read moreburger with mushrooms, caramelized onions, pickles, etc., lemon pepper wings and garlic Parmesan wings....all amazing! The new location will also offer breakfast.

As a West Coast transplant now living in Charlotte, I have very specific standards when it comes to…read moreburgers. For me, the gold standard isn't fancy -- it's balance. Think that perfect meat-cheese-bread ratio you get at an In-N-Out: not too big, not too messy, not dripping everywhere, but still juicy and satisfying. A burger you can actually pick up and enjoy without resorting to a knife and fork like George Costanza. That's why I appreciate Ace No. 3. Their menu is refreshingly simple -- burgers, fries, shakes -- and that simplicity tells me they know exactly what they do well. Everything is made to order, and the consistency shows. The Ace burger is my go-to, and it delivers every time. The shoestring fries are excellent, and the sweet potato tots are another favorite. I've also treated myself to a milkshake here and there, and they're worth it. Fun bonus: they offer "boozy shakes" for adults, which adds a playful twist -- just note they have to be enjoyed on site. They also keep a short, rotating list of beers, which I appreciate. It's curated, not overwhelming. One thing I noticed recently -- and as a fellow marketer, I have to applaud this -- is their milkshake happy hour from 2-4 PM. That's a smart strategy to drive traffic during slower hours between lunch and dinner. Simple, effective, and well executed. A few practical notes: Parking can be a little tight because the lot behind the restaurant is small, but if you go during off-peak hours or order ahead for pickup, it's manageable. The Belmont neighborhood location is easy to get in and out of, and while it's not a high-traffic pedestrian area, that can actually work in your favor. Bottom line: As someone who grew up with West Coast burger culture, this is the closest I've found in Charlotte to that classic, satisfying bite -- even if it costs a bit more than In-N-Out. The quality and execution make it worth it. Get out there, eat well, be curious -- and follow me as I continue eating my way through Charlotte.

The sauce and the meat are insanely good! I personally think it beats Five Guys to make a…read morecomparison. The fries are crispy like Rally's style almost. The onion rings are okay. I really enjoyed though. Staff does the functional, Harriet's Burgers the service is more exceptional. Lastly place was relatively clean.

While in the Carolinas we made our way to Optimist Hall. As food halls go everyone splits and picks…read morewhatever delights their fancy and then reconvenes and enjoys. We were lucky to grab seating larger enough to accommodate our group right by the Poppycox suite/stall. While everyone wandered to grab food, I noticed the continual line and what I could only assume was their notable popularity and decided I will give Poppycox a try. I joined the line and perused the menu as this would be my first introduction to the brand and what they offered. When I made it to the front to place my order I was initially met with a welcoming "hello and what can I get you", that quickly turned sour. I guess because I wasn't a regular whom automatically knew what I wanted and I actually had questions. Me: I would like to try the Crazi Daddy Fries.... Can you please tell me what is "Comeback Sauce"? Employee: The sauce on the chicken. Me: Ok, I understand that but what kind of sauce is it exactly? Employee: Huh? Well I can't really tell you that. Me: You can't tell me what the sauce contains? I'm asking because I'm not a fan of some mayo based sauces... is it mayo based? **disregards my question and engages in a side convo with another employee and then walks off** 2nd Employee: Can I help you? Me: She couldn't tell me what's in the "comeback sauce" can I please taste it to make sure I'm ok with it? 2nd Employee: No I cannot allow you to taste the "comeback sauce" Me: Ok. To be clear she wouldn't tell me what the sauce is, and you're saying I can't taste it first before it's squeezed all over my order. This is my first time trying your food. 2nd Employee: Yes, that's correct. Me: Well can I have ranch instead? 2nd Employee: Ok, we charge for the sauce. Me: Ok well you can just put the comeback sauce on the side please incase I do not like it. 2nd Employee: There will be additional charge for the sauce on the side. Me: I'm not asking for additional sauce. I'm no longer asking for you to change the sauce. I'm simply asking for you not to put the sauce that I cannot try or know what it's made of on the side please. 2nd Employee: Yes. You will be charged for that. Me: Fine! At this point I'm convinced I must be on some hidden camera show because the amount of attitude and back & forth I'm getting over this "highly coveted comeback sauce" is mind-boggling. My order is placed and as I sit at our table and wait for my order. I'm looking for the camera crew. Welp turns out no crew, that was just the service. Overall the Crazi Daddy Fries were ok. They are very filling and larger enough to share especially if you would like try other food while at Optimist Hall. The Chopped Chicken- flavorful and juicy. Nicely seasoned and you can control your spice level. The Fries- not impressive, honestly kinda hard and dry. This would have been better and elevated with crinkle cut fries IMO. The Comeback Sauce- as I suspected not my thing. I enjoyed the ranch much better. Yes I was charged for both. (To be clear it was not the charge it was the whole interaction) The Service- Honestly sad. The attitudes were unnecessary, but more important the assumption that every customer is familiar with your product or what you offer is a disservice to both parties. Especially when questions are immediately dismissed or answered with frustration. Just A Note: -3% Surcharge for Credit Cards -My experience was extra spicy and I'm not talking about the chicken. So much so I forgot to snap a pic of the food because I was still taken aback.

The Tendies (5/5): Huge tenders with great flavor. Slightly sweet and lots of heat (medium was…read moreperfect for me). The sauce was great as well. It also came with a piece of white bread. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

OMG! Took me myself and I out for early dinner at this restaurant. When I tell you the chicken…read moreclub was out of this world with favor.....words truly cannot describe how delicious the sandwich and fries were. Also Great Great Friendly Customer Service. The young lady was there alone and greeted me with a smile. Even though she was running the front of the house alone...she still treated me with kind words and respect. I would Highly Recommend!

Best burger for the price in Southend! Super fast service at a great price!…read more Get the ranch for your fries!

Best burgers in Charlotte. I love their french fries as well. Always quick and good is always…read more perfect

I had a delicious strawberry shake (my first if you can believe that - I'm a vanilla girl). The…read morestaff helped me with my order by making mine without the strawberry chunks and it was perfect. The shake was great, sweet and thick. I didn't live the paper straw but it held up while drinking. Taking a star away because the table hadn't been cleaned and had something sticky that I attacked on my own with hand sanitizer.

I've only been to Brooks once... It's a bit of a haul from where I live. That's the only reason…read morewhy. I got a double chili cheeseburger, a hotdog all the way, an order of fries and a drink. I forgot the exact price, but it was all very reasonable... You order at the counter, they get your food to you quickly, they seemed to be very to see everyone. It's all very basic... The parking lot is not paved, they've got outdoor tables and counters you can stand at... everything looks like it's been there for a while, but it works perfect perfectly. The food was about as good as it gets, juicy burger, beefy tasting hotdog, crispy fries ...if I lived closer, I'd probably be going there at least once a week... I might be one of the last people in Charlotte that hadn't tried it... But I'm glad I did, if there are some of you out there that haven't been there yet, make the trip, it's absolutely worth it. It's a classic old school burger place.

100/10 this place was amazing!! Hot, delicious, fresh!! No long wait!! This place is cash only but…read morethere is a ATM on site. Everything was amazing and fresh. I got a single burger with ketchup, pickles, onions and chili no complaints; It was amazing. I'm actually kind of upset, I didn't know about this place earlier. The fries were hot and made fresh; It had seasoning on it and they were wedges so I loved them. They did forget to put ketchup on my burger but no biggy there were packs of ketchup in a bag so just added it myself. I did also get a sweet tea. Forgot to take a picture of it. Didn't really care for the tea it was not sweet at all, but the burger and fries made up for that so I could honestly do without the tea. We didn't have to wait long at all. There was a line but they moved very quickly. They're only open till like 3 PM. It's a little building that sits on the corner of the lot so there was ample amount of parking. I already can't wait to go back and try something different. Definitely give them a try.

DE- LISH!! finally…read moregot to stop by today for lunch and this places slapped!! All of the staff members were super friendly and the food was ready in like 5 minutes! I had a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo, and mustard and it was sooo good! The others had a Chicago dog and a regular hot dog. We all shared the fries with a side of cheese sauce and wow those were the best fresh fries!! My sister also go the potato salad and I tried it and it was goooood!! Topped it all off with cheerwine and sat outside on the cute patio!

Clark's Snack back is starting to hold a special place in my heart. I finally caught them for…read morebreakfast which they only serve on the weekends and i'm addicted. The breakfast sandwhich was so good, tatter tots are the perfect side, definitely get their house sauce! The team here is great too, honestly they need a bigger restraint cause this is gem deserves so much!

The service was friendly but the food was not good. We ordered green beans and received…read morecauliflower. We ordered fries and got very few but got some rice with smoked sausage which we don't eat. The fried chicken was overcooked and tough. The wings were so overcooked you couldn't get the meat. Disappointed. This food truck is in our great neighborhood. Needs a lot of improvement.

The food truck came to our community and we decided to try it out. We spent about $40 for two meals…read morethat came with a meat and 2 sides. They (give you) rice with smoked meat in it, but the rice is dry and does not taste fresh. The fried chicken wings are crunchy without a lot of breading, and seasoned just "ok". The baked beans taste out of a can. The cabbage is too salty. The fried whiting is too breaded and the meat wasn't (white) and looked like it was not freshly made. If I had to put it in less words, the food smells like it's been cooked in old grease. The crinkle fries was my favorite part of the meal. Overall did not meet my expectations. I prefer that my food tastes fresh. The wait time was acceptable and the food was hot. The food needs a little more love and soul put into it.