Your classic burger joint that's been around since 1960…read more You grab a slip of paper with menu options, fill out your order with a nub of a pencil, and slide it through a slot in the plate glass window, through which you can see 2-foot- high flames rising above a weathered flat top that emanates a delicious beefy aroma. The burgers are no frills, backyard barbecue vibes, really well seasoned and topped with the best burger cheese there is--melty yellow American. The fries are thick and starchy but cooked well so the vast majority are crisp and a little crunchy on the ends. They salt them really well, which goes a long way with thick cut fries. I heard the milkshakes are a great choice, but I wasn't nearly hungry enough, so I went with a soda fountain Dr. Pepper instead. Nice crunchy ice and a well stocked syrup supply gave it that classic drive-in soda quality. Super friendly staff rounded out that experience as well. It's not the best burger I've ever had by any means, but it really does give a warm sense of nostalgia, even for a place I'd never been to before.

Each time I visit Raleigh, I try to go to a Char-Grill. The last two visits have been to the…read moreHillsborough Street location. So glad this place is still here in my hometown. Each taste of the steak burger, fries, or shake are just heaven to me. I really enjoy my meal every time. There are a couple of tables to sit at, but we just ate in our car this time. The staff are always nice, and quick to get orders out. Chatting with others while waiting for the food is a great way to pass time, and learn of other places nearby to visit. We were told there's a bar across the street where you can take your food in, and that sounds like a good night! Definitely go try their food, and have the Char-Grill experience.

Normally I would have given Five Stars. Food was exceptional for a drive through fast food…read morerestaurant. I had a tray with double hamburger, cole slaw, and onion rings--all was quite good. The portions are great. Letting you try new things. And let's face it Cook Out buildings are cute, always with lots of activity. The service while good, would not allow to double up my entree on my tray. The menu even says you can double up or get two sides. I've done it before. But this order taker/window valet wouldn't budge or even check with his manager. Doesn't matter, I'll be back. And 4 out of 5 ain't bad!

Never been here, visiting from out of state. The employee taking the order was the most patient,…read morefriendliest, polite person. I should have gotten his name. The inside crew, complete opposite. Dude are you mumbling, grunting, or actually speaking??? Food is decent enough.

College burger place near NC State. Everything is, I believe, halal and the community seems to…read moresupport the restaurant well. The counter folks are extremely nice, and it appears that everything is prepared fresh. The burgers are good, nice maillard crust on the burgers which adds to the good flavor! Had the fried zucchini sticks and they were top-notch! The biggest caveat is: don't go there in a t-shirt and shorts, it's literally like eating in a walk-in freezer, it's so cold that it's uncomfortable. But definitely recommended for a quality burger!

The Double bacon burger was fresh and a decent burger for fast food. The sesame seed bun was a bit…read moretoo flaky for me. The bacon was the texture of ready to eat/heat bacon which took away from the burger. Do I recommend? I wouldn't go out of my way for this unless I'm just riding by the restaurants. It was ok! The fires were hot and fresh but a bit too salty for me. I suggest ordering those without salt to control that yourself. Honestly, if I ever went back I'd just do a regular burger without the bacon and no fries . Although the fries were decent. I'm not a huge fan! The service was satisfactory here. Nothing to really call out!

At least once a month we are craving The Dankery and are so glad there is one less than 5 mins from…read moreus (SE Raleigh location, not Hillsborough St). For us, it's worth any wait times you may have because honestly, we haven't been disappointed yet. We typically order chicken tenders or nuggets wet, but have tried almost everything on the menu at this point. The most genius thing on the menu is the quintessential girl dinner... chicken Cesar salad fries. One of my go-to choices! We usually pick-up and eat at home, so we can't speak much to the ambiance, but the time spent inside ordering and waiting was great. Nice people, clean, good vibes overall. If you are expecting a sit-down experience, go to a place like Sammy's or somewhere else. But if you want finger-licking, can't stop thinking about it, need to pop a button on your pants kind of fried and grilled classics? Try The Dankery. Pro tip: keep up with their Instagram for visuals of ordering options and other updates from them since they don't have a website yet.

Yea just no. After what I've been seeing and hearing ... no thanks . Check out the sanitation…read morescores before trying any business

Went for the first time. Cici was very helpful and friendly! The food was hot and fresh!read more

Friendly service but it was very slow even when not busy. It took 15 minutes to get my order so I…read morehad to take it to go. Not exactly fast food. The food itself was good. It's pricey but good quality and large portions. The sliders are huge. Don't mistake them for being small. Plenty of parking in a shared lot by the garage. Tables are easy to maneuver around with an assistive device. Would come back. I have 4 stars because it took a long time. I suppose good food takes time but it also takes the fast out of fast food to wait 15 + minutes for a small order. I'll be better prepared next time. I also deducted because the bathrooms were nasty and there was no toilet paper in the stall. It says to flush twice and it's apparent people didnt because the toilet was stopped up and I couldn't get myself to use it. Then finding no toilet paper was enough to make me skip it all together. I would definitely make it a littler easier with the pick up. First off we couldn't hear what number they called and some of us older folk can't remember numbers. I had to get my receipt to confirm the number because I couldn't remember if it was 5 or 6 or what. Then the order came and looked nothing like I expected and I had to check again to make sure I had the right number. If they can keep the bathrooms clean and call the numbers a little louder, I think it would help a bit.

Food and Drink: I had Meat & Bite for the first time while on a work trip! For dinner, I had the…read morespecial with a smashburger, chicken tenders and french fries. The smashburger was phenomenal!!! It had their special sauce, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on it. The burger was well seasoned and cooked just right with those smashburger crispy edges. The chicken tenders were also well seasoned, crispy, fresh, and actually tender to the bite. The fries had the perfect amount of salt and crisp and I didn't expect to get it, but my meal also came with a nice slice of texas toast. Overall, I left with a good first impression, and am definitely coming back next time I'm in Raleigh. Customer Service: Upon arrival, the owner introduced herself to me and welcomed me in. She was soooooo friendly!!! I appreciated her entrusting me to one of her cashiers for recommendations when I told her it was my first visit! He was down to earth and very outgoing when asking what I had a taste for and how hungry I was and advising how he hooks his food up! Needless to say, him recommending the special was the best idea! Ambiance: This place is casual, well-lit and inviting. It's next to the college campus so it's ideal for a group of friends meeting up in the evening or for lunch!

Amazing service, prices are great. Food is good for the price, very clean and healthy tasting…read more I wish their chicken was crispier but it's still healthy tasting and cheaper than canes. We'll be back! Had really good service last time :)

The food lived up to the portion hype. Disappointed they don't have cheesesteak on this day…read more Services wasn't bad just alright. You can dine in. The music was good. Decent selection of canned drinks. Surprised it wasn't more crowded but perhaps we came during the wrong time??? We don't plan to go back. Good food but once visit was enough. I do recommend this spot if you're in the area.

It's smells bad in there and they told us they had no trays so they didn't take our order and told…read moreus to leave

I found Buena Papa Fry Bar on places to eat in Raleigh on TikTok and was not disappointed. The…read moreladies who work here are so friendly and were very helpful with giving me suggestions on what to choose. I opted to go for the boricua which had roasted pork and lots of other yummy toppings. Everything was delish! My only con is that the fries were fried a little too well done for my liking, but other than that everything was great!

I'll give it a 4 because fries are amazing and price isn't too bad. You get a good portion, the…read morelarge fed two with leftovers! The fries could've been more fresh, doesn't seem like they cook them to order so they got soggy and cold fast. Service wasn't all that. She said nothing entire transaction.

Hey NC state. SO, my last review mentioned 2 places that I supposedly had to try while out in North…read moreCarolina. First one being cookout, second being bojangles. It's BO time I guess. Came after camp around 2:30 on a Sunday. Not super crowded and much different ambience than I was expecting. Ordered and split the 3 piece supremes dinner and asked for a bo-berry biscuit and a cheer wine (first time trying both) This place is great! Being from California, we don't have these anywhere near us and it's a crime, the chicken here is fine. Probably similar to a Popeyes, but the fries are maybe the best fries I've ever had. Both kinds of biscuits, the Bo-Berry and the regular Biscuits are fantastic. The berry one is almost like a cake/scone and the biscuit is a regular dinner biscuit but it's so buttery and fluffy. really great stuff. The cheer wine was basically cherry coke but not mad at it at all Overall, pretty freaking good. Pissed that I get to have this now and will maybe never have it again. Try it out 4.25/5

I was not going to write a review initially because I felt that the marked friendliness of the…read moreCashier over -rode the negatives.Then I got home and opened my Order . I ORDERED and paid for TWO WHITE pieces of chicken and a PICNIC sized Pinto Beans. After paying for my order I realized that I wanted to add a tea .The Cashier said that I could have it for free .Which I thought was exceptionally nice and good marketing and made a mental note to favor this location in the future . They first brought me a regular size pinto beans .When I pointed out I had ordered a Picnic size I was brought another small size and told the two of them equal a Picnic size ( No it is not .Two small containers of beans equals 1/2 a picnic size ). I decided to overlook this because " Free tea"!) Then I got home and saw that while I had paid extra for two white pieces of chicken I had been given a dark and a white . One of the pinto bean bowls had been SCRAPED out of a canister and contained inedible PINTO SLUDGE. The biscuit and the tea were good . I am writing this in detail in hopes that some manager sees this and can correct what is going on at this location .Frpm my observation it appeared that no one was keeping up with what food was needed until AFTER they ran out. Again a happy acting group but they need better management.

This is absolutely my favorite burger place in the Raleigh area. The parking is super accessible,…read moreand there's even free parking on the side streets of the nearby neighborhood. The service is always pretty quick and the servers are kind. My time and true has always been the Smokehouse Cheddar burger, and it never disappoints. Everytime I have friend or family that come visit, my first recommendation is this!

Have always heard good things about this place so finally decided to try it out…read more The wait for seating was maybe 2 seconds which was amazing. The service was good and attentive. And the menu had a good variety of things that would make me want to come back and try. Also the vibes were good it seems like a good place to watch a game. To start off the meal we ordered some fried pickles as an appetizer and I loved them. They were just the right amount of crunchy and flavorful. The crinkle cut fries are a sleeper in the industry and if you do them right they are great and adding a dipping sauce is the way to go. Now onto the burger I got a smash burger with lettuce Moe joe sauce and cheese. It was a very solid burger! On my one bite score I gave it a 7.7 which is a very good score. The bun was hit or miss. For the other two burgers that had more toppings on them the bottom bun quickly got soggy. For mine it was fine the whole time. Overall I really enjoyed it and definitely would love to try different things on the menu next time.