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Char-Grill

618 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC - (919) 821-7636
Fast food made to order exactly the way you want it, Char-Grill has been feeding crowds of Raleigh-area burger fans for five decades. The original Hillsborough location hasn’t changed its 1960s methods or architecture: walk up, fill out a food ticket, wait until your name is called, then chow down on flame-cooked burgers, hot dogs, fries, and thick milkshakes.
100% Approval Rating (6 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Hamburger Steak Jr.
Milkshake
Char-Burger
Fried Apple Pie
Hamburger Steak Sandwich
French Fries
Hot Dog

Highlighted Reviews

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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch - Photos (8)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Voted North Carolina’s #1 burger by USA Today, Char-Grill indeed cooks up one of the best non-gourmet burgers we’ve ever had. Though it has now grown into a small chain of eight stores in central North Carolina, we prefer the original, walk-up location on Hillsborough ..."   [Read More]
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Michael Smith
April 06, 2011
"I have eaten at the Char-Grill too many times to count! I have sampled nearly everything on the menu at one time or another. I have visited all of the locations and they are all equally great. My fave is the original Hillsborough Street location but you can't go ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

618 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-7636

http://www.chargrillusa.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:Yes
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
The Hamburger Steak is a hefty sandwich on a hoagie roll instead of a traditional round bun.
"The Hamburger Steak is a hefty sandwich on a hoagie roll instead of a traditional round bun."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch





It’s no surprise that USA Today picked this Char-Burger as North Carolina’s best in their “51 Great Burger Joints Across the USA” feature.
"It’s no surprise that USA Today picked this Char-Burger as North Carolina’s best in their “51 Great Burger Joints Across the USA” feature."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


It’s a bit messy, but it’s hard to deny the well-balanced taste of this chili & slaw dog.
"It’s a bit messy, but it’s hard to deny the well-balanced taste of this chili & slaw dog."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


This chocolate milkshake comes extra-thick, requiring a spoon instead of a straw.
"This chocolate milkshake comes extra-thick, requiring a spoon instead of a straw."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch



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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


If the milkshakes aren't satisfying enough, then this fried apple pie should hit the spot.
"If the milkshakes aren't satisfying enough, then this fried apple pie should hit the spot."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


No more misunderstood orders: pick a burger, check off your favorite toppings, and insert the ticket in the window slot for the cooks to prepare.
"No more misunderstood orders: pick a burger, check off your favorite toppings, and insert the ticket in the window slot for the cooks to prepare."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Char-Grill draws downtown workers and families for lunch and dinner and N.C. State students in the wee hours.
"Char-Grill draws downtown workers and families for lunch and dinner and N.C. State students in the wee hours."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch



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