Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Dilworth

Only been here once but mmmmmm good. Burger are way BIG!!! Not a fan of the buttermilk bacon. Will go back for sure.

I do not usually eat pork or beef or related items. Visited Bad Daddy’s one fine day and tried Sam I Am burger, Mannnnnn!!! words cannot describe the taste of that burger, so succulent and juicy, took one bite and dint stop. Side or tater tots — are you kidding me. It instantly became my guilty pleasure. My wife tried a chicken sandwich during our first time and she loved it too. Second time we were there i tried the Mama Ricotta’s burger — well it was only better than Sam I Am. The fresh mozzarella with the juicy burger and a thick cut of tomato slice just was a perfect combination of all things nice. Sides of tater tots and cloeslaw — just to die for. but this time my wife choose Sam I Am (of course my strong influence made her choose lol). Well am sure it was probably more than 1000 or 1500 calories but worth every calorie. Great cocktail prices on a wednesday, that was an added bonus as well.

If you love salt then you’ll love this place. Food it covered in salt. My daughter likes going there so last time I went I just asked for no added salt and it was better but still very greasy. Good food doesn’t need lots of oil. Last time I was there it made my stomach upset, but it wasn’t food poisoning, just super greasy food.

This place is heaven. I could put the Bad Daddy’s sauce on anything and everything and I swear it would be delicious. Seriously… such a good burger (everything else is great too)

Love the burgers and while typically very busy I’ve always had great service as well. Sweet Potato fries are amazing… great location, good outdoor seating, and just a lot of fun!

I’m going to start by saying that I’m not a huge burger fan but recently tried the bacon cheeseburger at Bad Daddy’s and it was everything & then some. The bacon was so thick & taste amazing on its own I almost wanted to just pick it off & eat it by itself. The fries were handcut & the sauce they provide to dip them
in reminds me of chickfila sauce which is not a bad thing as chickfila sauce is awesome! Hands down best burger I have ever eaten.

Ants & roaches! I have been a fan of Bad Daddy’s (all locations) from the get go. Their food has never disappointed me. Especially the Cantina burger, it’s my fave! But today’s experience was cut short and has left me feeling pretty gross. The first table we sat at had ants all around! We literally killed at least 6 ants, before we even ordered our food. And we were inside by the way, not on the patio… So we requested to move to a different table. They apologized and offered us a free appetizer which was nice. But once I got halfway done with my salad, we saw roach on the wall! At that point my appetite vanished immediately. We didn’t tell them about the roach, just asked for a box, paid our bill and peeled outta there. It hurts me to say that I will not be returning to this location. :(

Awesome sweet potato fries! I also like the build your own salad!
For the amount you spend and for the portions, it’s not that great! (From a veterinarian) I don’t mind going here on date night. But it’s not good enough to go by myself.

Friendly fast service with tasty burgers!
Prices are reasonable also!
I’ll be back!

This, to me, is what a burger joint should be. I’ve been numerous times but not nearly as often as I’d like. I was blessed to make the fine decision to get the bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids. Whoever invented jalapeño bacon deserves a freakin medal of honor. This burger was perfectly cooked, had a ton of toppings including 6 total slices of bacon and was a little like writing a bear! Along side it was a bowl of fried tater tots with homemade bacon mayo. I cannot stress enough how many not-​up-​to-​par burger places are out there acting like they have something going on. They are wrong. I am right. Every visit has been a delight. Yes, sometimes with the crowd it can be a little of a wait, but it’s worth every minute. My wife was thrilled with her mushroom burger and my kid loved her regular sized bacon cheese burger.
This place is a lock! Gonna be good, gonna be happy, gonna have something on your shirt.
That’s it and that’s all.
Eat well, punks!
Vic

Delish!!! If you want a burger fix, this is the place!!!
I ordered the Bad Ass Burger since it was hi lighted on the menus, and certainly you can’t go wrong with a name like that! Even though I ordered the smaller burger I couldn’t make it half way through! But every bite was good.
The sweet potato fries were perfect! Cooked fresh, crisp on the outside, sweet and tender on the outside! Topped of with fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, sweet and tart at the same time! Yummmmy!!!
I’ll be back!!!

My partner and I are creatures of habit. We get the chips with pimento cheese, then I get the bacon cheeseburger on steroids (OMG bacon lover heaven!!!) and he gets the Pittsburgher. I’d love it if they had more in the way of dark beer, but I get it, Charlotte is an IPA kind of town. (Which is still better than when I was growing up, when it was a Budweiser-​from-​a-​can town.) I would love to comment on the desserts, I really would, but the burger is so enormous that I can barely finish it, much less order more food after that!
Also, get the tots, not the fries. Their tots are PERFECTION.

A group of us tried Daddy’s Burger Bar for lunch and it was a beautiful Charlotte day so we were able to sit outside! The ambiance of the restaurant is quaint but very comfortable and inviting. That alone would make me come by again in the future on a lunch break. The parking is very minimal though, so be prepared to have to park down the street if you don’t snag a one of the few lot-​spots.
We got home made potato chips with the French onion dip to start. The dip was very delicious but the potato chips were a little thinner cut than I’d like and extremely crispy, which some people may enjoy. Our lunches were the Texican Chicken Salad, the Chicken Club with home made fries (best side imo), and the Emilio’s Chicken Sandwich with the house slaw. All of our meals were good, though the house slaw was our least favorite side.
I would definitely recommend trying Daddy’s Burger Bar. The service is friendly and fast, the food is good, and the ambiance is quite ideal.

Pretty basic restaurant. Decent burgers and service. Casual place, good for families, and fast service. Nothing special but good place to meet up with friends or a weekday family dinner.

Had me a badass burger, and to say that I loved it, would be an understatement. It was a religious experience. Great service, great burgers and fries… just a great experience, definitely worth repeating!

Burgers were great! We was very disappointed that they shut the shake machine down early.

Bad daddy’s has always been a favorite of mine. Their bacon cheeseburger on steroids is to die for! I usually order pick up at the Ballantyne location, but I called this location on accident to order one time. A girl answered the phone and when I told her I wanted to place a to go order I was put on hold. When another server answered she barely gave me time to say my order and rushed me through the order, not friendly at all. At the end of the order she stated it was the East Blvd location and before I could respond (realizing I had the wrong location), she hung up. So I called back to be polite and cancel my order and the girl on the phone was very rude and snapped back at me «that’s why I told you it was the east Blvd location». It took everything in me not to be rude back but instead I hung up. I have been serving for over two and a half years and I have never spoken to a customer that way. Very disappointing and rude.
Tips of service need to be brushed up on.
Poor customer service

Oh bad daddy’s how I love thee!
Our burgers are and I could probably make 2 meals out of a serving, but man oh man that banana pudding was something dreams are made of. The whipped cream is mixed in to the banana pudding and it’s really something special.
Helps that the service is great and there is always a manager coming by to ensure good service.

I had the pittsburgher burger with fries. On the side was fried pickles and a bloody Mary! Everything was delicious! Definitely a place I’d want to stop by again on my next visit to Charlotte!

Veggie burger is delightful.

I had the tuna burger on lettuce with a side of fruit and a 24 oz pabst. Everything was delicious. There was no wait and the service was ON POINT!!! I’m going again today I might try a burger burger but we shall see!
Highly recommended my mom’s and brothers burgers were on point too. My mom got the black bean burger on wheat and my brother got the bacon burger.
The cocktails are on the weak and small side so I wouldn’t come here for anything more than the beer specials.

Wow no words to describe every bite was awesome and our waitress Chelsea was amazing. You can’t go wrong with anything you get.

We are adults. We want to leave the kids at home and go have an adult burger… with an adult milkshake. You want burgervana. Big Daddy’s will do the trick just fine. There are plenty of beer options and a full bar. If you have to bring the non-​adults, then there are menu items for the entire family. Just go here and enjoy.
Décor: 4 out of 5
Food: 4 out of 5
Drinks: 4 out of 5
Service: 4 out of 5
Cleanliness: 4 out of 5

Fun, casual, genuinely kind staff, spot-​on food flavors, large side portions, worth the $. Great lighting/​window light/​music atmosphere. Server did his job above and beyond. Checked in right after our food came out, then every 2 – 3 min after. Super sweet. Had a visit from another person who seemed to be the manager, said hello to us and asked about our dinner. Would LOVE to come back and try their giant salads.

I’m a firm believer that if you’re going to put your best menu item in the name of your restaurant, you better make it good… damn good. If that’s the case, this place should be called Bad Daddy’s Burger & Tater Tot Bar.
At this point, I’m starting to become a regular at this place. Their burgers are consistently good and you will NOT leave hungry. The tater tots on the side are a great accompaniment to a burger. Golden brown and full of deliciousness. I highly doubt they make their own tots in house, but at least they cook them perfectly. I’ve also had their salads, and that side of spicy ranch dressing certainly has a kick to it.
But aside from the food, there are two reasons why this place stands out to me. First, if you’re trying to eat healthy, you can get a salad on the side instead of tots/​fries. Second, they have make-​your-​own options for both Salads and Burgers. Not only can you get what you want, but if you want to eat healthy, you can make your own food choices while your friend stuffs their face.
Service is OK. Everyone is really friendly, but it can sometimes be a while if you’re trying to flag down your waiter/​waitress. Go early if you don’t want a long wait!

Love a great burger and this spot has that plus a beer list to keep you busy too! Went for a burger with pimento cheese (I am such a pimento cheese fan) and a Prost Pills. I did a ‘make your own salad’ for a side and it was fun to choose what I wanted. I guess I love to customize.
This place has a lot of personality and attracts a good crowd. The neighborhood is a lot of fun to walk around too.
side note: had a burger and fries at the airport version of Bad Daddys and it wasn’t as good as this original spot but definitely good. I wouldn’t normally eat that much before a flight but had to give it one more shot.

Been to this location a few times. Popped in about a week ago and dined in on a date. For a Thursday night, they were busy but we were seated right away. Started with the asparagus appetizer. That was a great choice. We both enjoyed it. I order their signature burger and it was huge. Deep fried bacon! Um, yes please. It was so big I had to take 2 of the pieces of bacon off the burger just to eat it. They should just served the bacon as an appetizer. The tater tots were good as always. Overall we had a great experience. It was made even better when the newest Charlotte Hornet, Frank «the tank» Kaminsky, was seated right next to us. Yes, I recognized him right away but I played it cool and said nothing to him. Had to let the man enjoy his burger too!

God I love these burgers.
No really I have been around and this one of two awesome places that I would recommend to friends.
The have a great choices of burgers all are very flavorful, and I would come back here everyday if I could.
So a sticking point for me on a 5 star review for a burger place is that the place MUST cook the burger the way you want it, med rare, med, med well …
These do exactly that! If I ask for a med burger and it come out well I’m not going to give a good review.
These burgers have creativity in them and they are all worth a try.
Oh yea, they are also pet friendly.

After looking for some new and interesting local eateries, we came across Bad Daddy’s. After a little research on Unilocal we couldn’t help but try this gem.
We ordered the Bacon Burger on Steroids and it did not disappoint. It was amazingly good and deliciously messy. I’m fairly certain I’m in a bacon coma as I type. We coupled this with the tater tots and another great choice.
We chased this down with some local brews and we were stuffed which is a bummer because they were sporting a Peach Cobbler Milk Shake which, while tempting, we just had no room left!
Definitely recommend and we’ll return!

Be sure to pack your patience if you want to stop in for lunch on the weekends. It gets PACKED. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon during peak lunch time (1:30 p.m.) and it was jam packed. The parking lot was and is a tiny lot that requires a spatial logistics degree to fully understand how to get in and get out without dinging anyone’s car.
This is all to say how thankful I was that I was picking up my order to instead of sitting down. I had placed my order for the ‘cue the chicken salad. Yes, I chose a salad from a burger place. The wait for pick-​up was not long and I was pleasantly surprised at the very generous portion size. Although I guess I shouldn’t be all that surprised since it did run me $ 11. The salad was very filling and packed with flavor. I really liked how the chicken was pulled, shredded chicken instead of the very non-​realistic chicken cubes that can be found in salads at most restaurants.
I was also surprised at the friendly, courteous service at the take-​out counter. Normally, wait staff can rush you and in out or just flat-​out ignore you when picking up. Glad to say that was not the case on a busy Saturday.

I regret I didn’t come to this place sooner.
The bad daddy sauce is not to be missed. It has a bit of heat and some sweet and everything about it is perfect. Make sure to ask for extra sauce.
I had the bacon cheeseburger and it was greasy and delicious. Be cautious about wearing a nice shirt, you run the risk of some stains.
I won’t be headed to five guys anymore, I will make the extra trip to really go all out.
I got some lackluster fries but to the star of the show is the burger.

4.5 stars
We came here a couple of times since i moved to Charlotte. They have great burgers, friendly service and a laid back atmosphere. The first time we came here we both ordered the cantina burger with fries (I substituted a fried black bean patty in). The patty had good consistency but lacked seasoning. Luckily, the second time around the patty was crispy and seasoned. The burgers come with fresh toppings and a side. I would go with the tater tots, the fries I got the first time around weren’t very special.
I also signed up for the email subscription (I got a free app out of it) and forgot to use it till the last minute. I had also forgotten to print it out for redemption but the manager oked it luckily. We grabbed the backyard bbq nachos since it was large and unique. They had really good toppings minus the «queso», it felt more like processed cheese than actual queso. Trust me, I eat a lot of cheese.
We will be back to try out some more burgers.

This family oriented eating spot boasts an industrial feel but includes TVs and a patio to cater to all clientele. Dora here. I think Ernie just got all excited about the diamond plate wainscoting. Reminded him of a fire truck. :) Seriously, folks, Bad Daddy’s attracted all ages, and is in a walkable, bikable neighborhood. Be warned though. Parking is tight, and by Saturday at noon, people were lined up outside, waiting to get in.
We started with the Fried Pickles appetizer. These dill pickles were very good; sliced lengthways, fried very crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The only thing that would have made these better would be a little less salt. Dora here. Anybody else getting tired of seeing fried pickles on here? Note to Ernie: next time go with a different appetizer!
I chose the Classic Southern Burger, a basic burger topped with chili, American cheese, relish, mustard and slaw and served on a Brioche bun. Basically a Carolina burger except swap the onions with relish. This burger was huge, sloppy and had to be eaten with a fork. The flavors were outstanding and the chili actually had beans. Tater tots were crispy and had an excellent taste. Dora here. There was nothing basic about that burger.
My wife had the Frenchie which is a turkey burger with brie, applewood bacon, grilled apples and garlic mayo served on a Brioche bun. Dora here. I was torn on this one because I really was leaning toward the Mama Ricotta’s Burger, just to try it. Doesn’t that sound intriguing? Anyway, the Frenchie with the grilled apples won. The bun was soft and fresh, as if they baked it on site, and the cheese literally oozed from the sandwich. Good thing the tables sport a roll of paper towels because you’ll need ‘em. But, let me tell you, the jalapeño honey mustard and bad daddy sauces on the side were ah-​mazing! They jazzed this yummy turkey burger to awesome, but too much of a good thing might leave your tongue on fire.
And get a grip! Check out the size of this burger!
I would rate this restaurant 5 forks out of 5 forks for a family friendly restaurant serving outstanding food.
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Ahhhmazing. Like seriously. Why is this place so good?
We stopped in on Sunday for lunch. The parking lot was packed and we knew we’d made a good choice but no clue we’d literally just hit the jackpot on Burger Bars in Charlotte! This is my kind of place… tons of burger options with your choice of fries or tots. Oh yes, sign me up every time.
We started with an order of the buffalo wings. Shut up. They came out pipping hot… literally right out the pan. We got both ranch and blue cheese (what!?) and enjoyed every bite! They aren’t too spicy but have a great amount of flavor. I’d recommend them and absolutely order them again.
For burgers, Derrick tried the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids and I opted for the Cantina. Soooo me being jealous that his burger came with 6 pieces of bacon (Mmmm…bacon) I added jalapeño bacon and jalapenos to mine. These really are some of the best burgers in town. It’s like a flavor explosion in your mouth with each bite. Not joking… they are that good.
Guys, seriously. This is how a burger should be… stacked up with toppings so big you can barely get your mouth open enough for a good bite! Yums. Add to that tots and fries and you might as well just consider the rest of your day a bust… because you will need a nice long nap!