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    Surefire Market

    4.5 (76 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Courtney S.

    YUM! This place has great food. The burgers and chicken sandwiches are both really good. They give heaping helpings of fries too! It's expanding into a market, which is super convenient to have in that area. What a great addition to Camp North End!!!

    Maritza D.

    Smash burgers and chicken sandwiches are featured here. The pictures don't do the burger any justice. Probably one of the most seasoned burger I've had. My wife says it was too salty. Definitely a preference. The fries were equally seasoned to perfection. The service was quick and the person who took our order was very friendly. She was very informative as well. The ambiance is cute for the small space. Plenty of drink options whether you want a fountain drink or a bottled drink. They also had alcoholic beverages if you need one to wash your burger and fries down. The thought process to make this space nostalgic with the posters and items for sale behind the counter added a cute touch. I'd like to come back and try the chicken as coleslaw.

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    Shona R.

    I am not big on burger places, but will say this place didn't disappoint. I liked the food. My husband got the Retha Mae chicken sandwich and it was too much for him(shocker). The burger was good. The market part threw me for a minute. For the ambiance I would have structured the market part a little differently. The service was just okay.

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    Ethan L.

    Finally got to come to Surefire's "new" spot here in north Charlotte. I miss having them in Rock Hill as that was my go to place before the fire. I'm happy though to see the success they are having. Restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Their staff is very friendly and I picked up a double Ogden burger with fries. Absolutely delicious and flavorful with every bite. Fries were pretty good; nice, hot, and crispy with good seasoning. I hope I'm up here again soon to come back and get that Retha Mae

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    Jay S.

    Great burgers! I met do friends here for lunch, and the smash-style burgers did not disappoint. I ordered the Ogden burger with a single patty. I was very pleased. Both my burger and fries were made fresh to order. The fries are not my preference, but they were good. This place is set up like a market with beverage coolers and shelves with snacks, other food items, household items and even medicines. This place would be a life saver for people visiting Camp North End or those who live in the nearby apartment community. My only complaint is the lack of seating inside. It's not ideal for groups who wish to sit together. My party was able to snag good seating, buy this might not always be the case. There is additional seating outside on the walkway but isn't ideal for cold winter months.

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    Carol R.

    Sometimes all you need is a grilled cheese. Simple and delicious. Added an egg at home and it slapped

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    Stef L.

    The food was delicious! I had the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. It was truly amazing, I ordered it with a little spice and it was just the right amount. The service was great too, you order at the counter and I totally trusted the teammate with my order, he did not disappoint! There is plenty of outside seating, perfect for people watching at Camp North End. What I would say. 2 sandwiches before tip were $26, without any fries or drinks, that's the only reason I am giving 4 stars. Enjoy the sandwiches and burgers here on your next visit to Camp North end!

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    Zachary F.

    Honestly one of the best chicken sandwiches and smash burgers I have had in a while. We got the Retha Mae chicken sandwich in mild spice and it was perfect. Just enough spice for some heat, but not burn your mouth hot. The chicken was super crunchy on the outside but juicy on the inside paired with pickles and surefire sauce was 10/10. The burger was top notch as well. We opted for the classic with 2 patties and came with cheese, pickles and smacked sauce. Full of flavor and just overall one of the best I've had in a while. We will 10000% be coming back for more the next time we are in Charlotte!

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    Courtney W.

    Tried the Classic Smash Burger at Surefire, and it was exactly what a smash burger should be--crispy edges, juicy inside, and flavorful. The sear on the patty gave it that perfect crunch, with the melted cheese, and I asked for grilled onions as an addition. The bun was soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together, and the toppings stayed balanced without overpowering the burger itself. It's the kind of burger that disappears way too fast because every bite keeps you going back for the next.. i was legit sad when i finished lol Service was great and the casual vibe makes it a spot I'd definitely come back to when a burger craving hits.

    Tigra W.

    I cam here with my family yesterday to try this restaurant recommended by my sister in law. It's located in Camp Northend. Parking is free and this restaurant has its own storefront. I did not take many pictures of the inside of the restaurant, but it seems like a restaurant, mini warehouse, convenience store. There were boxes stacked with items. I guess that's the "market" side. I was under the impression that it was a restaurant only. There was limited seating inside as well. I know this place is known for its burgers but for some reason I didn't have a craving for one at the time. I ordered the Retha Mae with the Saide sauce which is a hot sauce of some sort and my husband ordered the classic burger. Now about the Saide sauce, the cashier who assisted us was a young woman, who answered our questions, but seemed detached. She offered the Saide sauce as if it's something that came on the sandwich, then proceeded to charge $1 for the sauce. I believe that should be disclosed if an up-charge will be added. We also ordered fries, mambo sauce, and a grilled cheese for my toddler. We gave our name and waited outside. The order took around 10 mins or so (I went back inside and my name was called shortly after). My in laws were told they would be notified via text but weren't. I started off with the fries, which were nice and hot! I used the mambo sauce to dip my fries into and that was delicious! My chicken sandwich had a large chicken breast which I loved and it was very juicy. There was nice flavor and the spice was satisfying as well (it wasn't a burn your mouth hot). The chicken was between a potato bun (awesome!), pickles, Surefire sauce, everything except the coleslaw. I was disappointed because I was looking forward to that! I honestly didn't feel like going back because it was hot and we had to walk over to another part of Camp Northend for shaded seating. All in all my meal was good sans coleslaw and I would probably come back!

    Double original burger, Sadie chicken sandwich and fries
    Juliana D.

    Amazing new spot in Camp North End! The place is small but has some seating inside and outside. Service was great! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the original double cheeseburger and the chicken sandwich Sadie style, which means spicy. I also ordered the fries and some extra sauces. The burger was thin and juicy. The edges were crispy and the cheese was nice and melty. It was very flavorful! The chicken sandwich had a nice crunchy breading. I loved the spicy too. It had a little sweetness to it as well which I loved. The fries were well seasoned and super crispy. And the ranch and surefire sauce were both amazing as well!

    Stephanie L.

    Been hearing all the hype about this new smash burger establishment, and decided to give them a try. I'm happy I did, I ordered the classic burger, single patty. The burger and the fries were fantastic. I hate when an establishment advertises smashed burgers but you don't get a smashed burger patty with crispy edges. Well that's not the case here, they get your patty nice and thin with those caramelized crispy edges!! Chef's kiss.. The fries were hot fresh and seasoned to perfection. They offer chicken sandwiches, milkshakes etc. Service was nice and quick, it's a bit tight and cluttered on the inside, but they do have outdoor seating. Everything seemed clean, we sat inside and enjoyed our meal!

    Retha Mae and cauliflower bites
    Jon A.

    Really solid fried chicken spot with big flavor. Got the Aretha Mae chicken sandwich with a side of fried cauliflower bites, and everything hit. The smack sauce is especially good and ties everything together. I went with mild heat, which had great flavor without being overly spicy. Portions were solid, but it is a bit on the pricier side. My sandwich and cauliflower bites came out to about $21 with tip, so it feels more like an occasional treat than an everyday stop. There's nice seating both indoors and outdoors, but it is a bit limited. Food came out in about 10 minutes, which felt totally reasonable. Fair warning, it's definitely a messy sandwich, so grab extra napkins, but that kind of comes with the territory. Overall, really good food and something I'd absolutely get again when I'm in the mood for a quality chicken sandwich.

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