I stopped in a week ago to grab lunch while my car was charging. I just wanted a quiet place to…read morehang out for a bit. Boy am I glad I did. I order the mookie burger (medium rare, I'm not a psychopath after all) and a side of tater tots. The burger was perfectly done. the right amount of toppings and sauce in relation to the patty size. Tots were the right level of crispy. Soooooo delightful The best burger in Chapel Hill! Come here TODAY and order the mookie burger. Service is awesome. People are great. 10 out of 10, would absolutely recommend.

Our first experience at an Al's Burger Shack was in Apex, and this place is on another level. The…read moreburgers are so much better here and the vibe is homegrown. Love the outdoor seating and beer shack connected. I had the Elote Burger (burger of the month), and it was awesome. The rest of the family had the Classic, Sean's Bacon Burger and Nashy Smashy. No complaints.

Buns vs Als has always been the debate of the best burger spot on Franklin St. And my vote has…read morealways been Buns. I love their unique ingredients and generous portions. Out of their signature burgers, I've tried the chorizo, the jalapeno-pimento cheese burger, and the goat cheese burger, all delicious. The restaurant itself is homely and welcoming. Service is timely and amiable. Their loaded fries are also always a staple. Another plus is that they're open very late, meaning I can count on buns to satisfy many late-night cravings. Eating at Buns overall guarantees a unique flavor experience every time I visit, which is why I regard it so highly out of all the other burger spots in the Chapel Hill area.

Wanted a juicy burger and shake and this place delivered. I had the Brie burger and it was TO DIE…read moreFOR. No wait in line for a Friday evening. Will definitely be back.

Bathroom door was open while we were there. They are located next to the kitchen, and there was…read morepoop and pee still in the toilet. No one bothered cleaning or closed the door. We sat at the entrance very far from the bathrooms. Appetizer was good, we got chips and queso. I ordered something but the server forgot to place the order. My oldest daughter ate the mac and cheese but it was very basic mac and cheese and my youngest stopped eating her chicken fingers after 1 bite. I tried it and there was no taste to it. Just blend chicken, the breading had no seasoning. I will never go back to that place and I do not recommend it.

Fantastic little find. I love their quesabirria tacos with consomme, best I've had anywhere. The…read moreservice is also so friendly and authentic, just love it.

Al's signature cheeseburger is a really awesome burger. Everything tasted super fresh, and the meat…read moreis top quality, med rare temp. It's been named best cheeseburger in America according to Food and Wine and I agree! Delicious. The rosemary crinkle fries are crispy, and full of flavor. Perfect for sitting outside at Southern Village.

I'd been wanting to try Al's for two years and on a Saturday night while doing grocery deliveries,…read moreI made a stop. Even though there was a lawn concert going on, which meant it was going to be crowded, I managed to parallel park on a side street. The inside is incredibly small, maybe 7 or 8 indoor tables and a counter against the wall with 6 or 7 barstools. They do have some covered seating outside though. I ordered a double classic burger, medium. I never expected that it would take 30 minutes, but it did. With a drink, my total was about $21. So since I would have to wait longer than I anticipated, I got an Arnold Palmer and walked around the area for a while. Alcohol is available if you want. Draft beer, canned beer, bottled beer. I think they had some seltzer as well, but not totally sure about that one. Once I came back from walking around the horseshoe, I grabbed a stool. I liked the wall decor with the license plates from various states. The staff brough the burger to me and I have to say it was quite big, especially since I spent the $4 for an extra patty. The burger was closer to medium well, it was mostly gray inside, but it was still juicy and that's all I really cared about. American cheese was decently melted. The potato roll was wonderful. Veggie toppings were fresh, which I always appreciate. I Though the wait was rough, it was a tasty burger. I might have to try the smashburger one of these days. Or the turkey burger, that looked really good too.

Not only a great spot for dinner but had an excellent lunch there too!…read more I got the fish and chips and my friend got the grilled cheese with fries. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The cheese on the grilled cheese was completely unreal. Definitely give lunch a go.

Revisited Tandem for lunch. It was an amazing experience again. I had the fish and chips again, the…read morenew soup of the day red pepper tomato. Whenever they have this soup I going back to my original favorite the grilled cheese sandwich. The tomato soup with red pepper added a nice touch to the tomato soup. It made the soup just slightly different from a regular tomato soup or tomato basil. The fish and chips were very good. The batter was just slightly more airy and the fish was flaky and had a nice flavor(none) so the tartar sauce and malted vinegar could really stand out. The tartar sauce is made in house. I really like the brand of malted vinegar they serve. No one mentioned if it was house made, I don't know. The service is always attentive without being intrusive. We, will be back definitely.

I've not been here for a while, but this mild Saturday found me craving shrimp tacos. (Most days…read morefind me there, but I digress...) 6 pm on Father's Day eve, it wasn't too crowded. I think there's a sports ball thing going on somewhere, too. One person ahead of me and I gave the nice lady my order. The tacos came out pretty quickly, followed by the beer, cool and frothy from the tap. As I've mentioned before, there is a nice adult contemporary soundtrack that is neither background or overpowering. It just hits, and you can chat over it if you want. Or sing along. After a nice bike ride, I stopped in and ordered their three shrimp tacos. I've had them before, but they seemed even more amazing than past visits. Were the shrimp larger? Were there more of them? (4 per taco seems about right!) It was such a lot of food (added to the hazy IPA) that I had to take the last one to go. It may last the night. Or it may be breakfast. I think I've had their burger once. I'm such a sucker for grilled shrimp! Hehe. They have sides and apps as well, but I can't even finish the main!

Back in NC for a visit and headed to THBB for our fist meal…read more Sat outside and enjoyed perhaps the best grilled chicken sandwich (on naan) that I've ever had - and I've had some delicious ones here. And the staff is super attentive and friendly to everyone in the place. They have a new-to-me slogan - don't yelp, we're here to help - which I think is fantastic because it's all about giving people the opportunity to make things right, not bitching on social media. Definitely nothing to complain about tonight. This place is great. And I love their celebration of minds of all kinds.

Went there Saturday for an early lunch or brunch, a nice selection of beers although they were out…read moreof their IPA when we arrived. According to my wife the house Pinot Noir was good, as well as her croissant breakfast sandwich with avocado egg and ham. Tried to get the blackened fish tacos for myself... they were out of fish... I had the steak instead and they were very good. Ordered hush puppies as a side and those came out cold.... I did order a cold salad and fresh. Plenty of TVs to watch in this two stories establishment and they and staff willing to switch to what people wanted to watch. All in all a good place, with a friendly staff and great service from Emerson at the bar. Other than some shortages in the kitchen and on tap, it was a good experience.

Pretty middle of the road place. I liked the atmosphere--big open area with TVs to watch the game…read moreand open air onto the street. The service was solid--nice young lady from UNC who was very attentive and friendly. The food was meh. The burrito bowl was super salty and blah. The pork sandwich was soggy. The Mac and cheese was bland. The blackened fish tacos had hardly any fish. I'm guessing there are better choices on Franklin.

Sup Dogs was a big disappointment. We arrived on game day but early enough in the day that they…read morewere steady but not super busy. It was freezing today outside and we were seated by the door. Everything was fine until the hostess propped the door open. They left the door wide open and everyone in the front seating area was miserable. I asked if they could please close it and I was told no. They said the hostess stands by the door on game days. So they really don't care if their customers are comfortable or not. That says a lot. They certainly could've made adjustments given the cold and windy day. But our waitress was kind enough to move us when a table opened up in the back. That was a big relief and much more comfortable. Now to their food. The bacon cheese fries were great but didn't have bacon so we had to get them to bring back to sprinkle on top. The ranch was excellent and we all liked the app. My youngest got a grilled cheese which he enjoyed. My oldest got a burger which he said was okay, but nothing special. But the real disappointment comes in with the hot dogs. My first dog was cold, like unappetizingly cold. The waitress was very nice and took care of it immediately. However, the second dog came out almost immediately. If you like a boiled hot dog that's reheated in a microwave, you'll like their hot dogs. But I want a quality grilled hot dog. We'll stick to our ol' faithful CH burger joint from here on out. And I hope next time your customers are extremely uncomfortable on a freezing day sitting right next to the open door, you exercise some courtesy and close the door next time.

Sup Dogs is hot dog heaven, full stop…read more If you love a creative, loaded, over-the-top hot dog, this is your place. The Firehouse Dog is a must -- bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with just the right kick. The cheesy jalapeño dog is everything it should be: melty, spicy, messy in the best way. And the taco dog? Somehow ridiculous and incredible at the same time. The fries are crispy, seasoned, and absolutely addictive, but let's talk about the real stars: the sauces. There are so many good ones that choosing becomes the hardest part of the visit. Drizzle, dip, smother -- you literally cannot go wrong. Even the buns deserve love -- soft, toasted just right, and strong enough to hold up to all that delicious chaos. Everything here is done right, from the flavors to the quality to the fun vibe. Sup Dogs is one of those places that makes you excited to come back before you've even finished eating. Five stars, no debate.

We came here one evening for dinner. It was pouring down raining outside and we'd had a long day…read more We'd seen photos of the burgers but hadn't tried it so we got to check another restaurant off our list. I had the double classic burger. I wasn't really impressed. It lacked the flavor and seasoning I thought I'd get based on how good the burger looked. I needed to add ketchup and mustard to the burger to get a decent taste from it. The fries were great. I got the spicy seasoning that they offer. Now that I think of it, they should have cooked my patties in the seasoning they put on the fries and it would have been a lot more tasty. There was a good amount of people at the restaurant, so they may have had a difference flavor experience than I did.

What a nice burger restaurant in downtown Durham! The spicy burger was tasty and not overly spicy…read more I got the fire tots and they were nice and crisp. The fire seasoning was more salty than spicy, but it was nice. The restaurant looks welcoming with bright colors. I got great service and recommendations from the staff. The food came out pretty quickly too. Their unsweetened tea was pretty weak (it came out yellow instead of brown) so I dumped it and got soda instead.

First - "Flip's" is part of KoKyu's menu. We had the Banh Com & Basic B burgers. The mix of flavors…read morewas perfect. Also the fries and sauce = delightful. Service was fantastic, you can order via QR code but staff was very attentive in making sure we had drinks and all questions answered. Great environment inside, very welcoming and casual.

One of the best burgers I've had this year!…read more I'm a regular Koyku customer. I love their menu and their takeout service has been excellent this year with all the covid stuff going around. They've got a great setup and haven't changed it much with the reopening phases. They are keeping their staff safe but also have a great setup for getting customers the excellent food they're used to.  Recently opening up under the same roof as Koyku is Flip's Griddle Burgers. Basically it's another menu you can order from at Kokyu and under the same roof. Recently my wife and I ordered some food from both places. I love the burnt end nachos but really wanted to try a burger from Flip's.  I went with the PB BBQ Burger (pork belly on a large burger paddy along with 3 different kinds of onions - Crispy Shallot, Pickled Reds & Fresh Scallions. PlusTex*Asian BBQ, Cheddar, Lettuce and BFD Sauce.  Y'all this burger was ridiculous! It was cooked to perfection, which is a tough thing for a take out burger. It's also massive. This was one of the best flavor experiences I've had this year. I also got a side of the steak fries (which had replaced the tots from Kokyu - and while I'll always love the tots these fries were a great replacement. The Same flavor profile as the tots.  We also split a side of the Crispy BBQ Shrimp which were very tasty. I'd easily go back and get all these items again. As always Kokyu does a superb job with their food even with the different menus they are offering now out of their establishment. I can't wait to try more from Flip's menu. Highly recommended.