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    Harriet's Hamburgers

    4.6 (336 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Kirby P.

    Harriet's has been a steady go-to since I've been going to Optimist. They are consistent & efficient with their delivery, I always know what to expect. It's counter service so you walk up to order & wait for your name to be called (just like all other vendors at OH). There's plenty of seating throughout the Food Hall as well as outdoors. The OG Burger is delicious! Smash style double patties with melted cheese, simple sauce & onions, sometimes I leave the pickles on. The Jucy Lucy from the secret menu is also fantastic if you are a cheese lover. The fries are some of my favorite. They are simple, salted & great with just ketchup. Everything I have ever had from Harriet's, I have enjoyed. While it can be pricey, it hasn't stopped me from going. If you're a burger enthusiast, I recommend this spot!

    Shawn W.

    Harriet's Hamburgers are top notch. Hands down some of the best burgers in Charlotte! They are always hot and fresh and I've never had an issue with an order being messed up. The staff is always helpful and kind. The location at Optimist Hall requires you to order and you can get it to go or on a tray to stay in eat. An easy hack is to order ahead of time online so that you can just grab an go. You can also order right through UberEats for easy delivery. Optimist Hall itself is very lively and full of seating inside and out. Don't forget to order their delicious fries with your burger.

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    Kyle B.

    The taste of the burger is AMAZING. Extremely good down to the very last bite. Certainly wouldn't be good to go every week. But it's worth it every other month.

    Simple sauce and  dill sauce
    Nyta l.

    One of the best burger spots in charlotte. Great FFs, house made sodas, and house made sauce. The simple sauce is my favorite. I get the OG with extra cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato, no onions. Really nice service here, they are quick and polite. Can be busy but you can place an order online. Don't skimp on getting sauces and a black cherry drink! I always get mine cut in 1/2 bc it's easier to eat. There's 90 mins of free parking at optimist hall but you have to register your car don't forget. Gets extremely busy on the weekends

    Hannah I.

    This place was surprisingly good, I'm not a huge burger fan but this was my favorite thing at optimist hall so far. I love all the sauce options and the food quality was better than expected.

    D A.

    I finally made it to Optimist Park to try Harriet's. FYI, this is not the place to be if you're eating healthy or clean. This visit was about comfort food. I played it safe and just tried the cheeseburger and fries. I ended up munching on the fries in the car. I'm not sure why, but the taste of the food gave me a sense of nostalgia. I observed how the staff worked while I waited for my order. The orders were coming in and everyone seemed to work well together. I don't remember his name, but one gentleman was extra bubbly and engaging with me and others. I'm due for a return visit

    Brett G.

    Great service. Got our food fast. The OG was much better than the royale. Fries are on point. Not super easy to find and the sauce on the royale took it from a 4 to 3 stars for me.

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    Audrey U.

    Harriet's lives up to their tagline "hot and fast," with juicy, crispy patties. My go to order is the OG. Everything about this burger is perfection. I also enjoy the craft sodas and recommend mixing the black cherry and cola. I recommend ordering on Toast if it's busy time of day so you don't have to wait in line (plus rewards). My order has never been more than 10 minutes and usually is ready in less than 5. The staff is friendly and helpful. Optimist offers free parking for 90 minutes and does this automatically when you drive in and out if you've registered before. Good seating options throughout inside and out. Different times of day / of the week are busier than others for seating.

    The "OG" Hamburger
    Ally H.

    Okay, I'm going to admit that it took convincing to get me to try Harriet's. I mean, I'm at Optimist Hall, I have all of these incredible options, why would I choose a burger? Because there's something magic in this burger that makes it different than any burger I've ever tasted! I don't know what it is, but I would like to bottle its essence and hold it close on a bad day. This is getting weird, but this burger is the real deal. Just try it, you'll get what I'm talking about.

    Kid's meal
    Jessica H.

    We chose this burger joint out of all the options at Optimist Hall because we saw someone had their fries and they looked fresh cut and yummy; they were! They are a smashed style patty and the buns are fresh and soft. The kids meal was a lot of food but the pull tab "gambling style" toy was weird. I didn't want to go back to the line to wait for the yo-yo I "won" (just put it in the box folks). Their system is great and efficient and the wait staff was especially friendly which was refreshing

    Mike S.

    I've finally tried Harriet's Hamburgers and wow this is one of my favorite burgers in the city. This food stall in Optimist Hall is a throwback to the classic fast food joints of old. Their menu is small and simple, but it can be because they do it so well. I got their OG burger which comes with two smash Pattie's, American cheese, as well as their specialty sauce. I can't stress how good this burger was enough! Also worth noting is that they seem to make their own sodas in house and their cherry cola was phenomenal! Overall despite being fairly new this place is already a classic in my mind.

    OG Hamburger and Fries
    Ellie M.

    Harriet's is one of my favorite burgers in CLT. Fast casual restaurant with very nice staff and a fun vibe. The perfectly toasted bun, smashed patties, and white American cheese make a perfect burger. Their sauces really put it over the top. The Simple Sauce on the burger is delicious and I like to dip my fries into the garlic aioli. Their craft soda is also great and tastes similar to Coke products. I would definitely give Harriet's a try if you love a great burger!

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    Reagan B.

    Now I feel a little silly reviewing this place because I didn't try a burger. But I did try the fries which were crispy and delicious. I also ordered their frose'. This was the best drink that I had in the entire place all day. The flavor was immaculate and it was super cold and yummy. If you just go to Harriet's hamburgers for this drink and fries, it is worth it. So I'm guessing the burgers are worth it as well and I look forward to trying one next time.

    OG burger with bacon, fries, and garlic aoili sauce on the side.

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