Enjoyed the cleanliness of this place. The staff was very nice and professional. Burgers were nice but nothing to write home about. It can get busy quick so expect long wait times. The beer selection and bar are top notch. Overall, a great concept with a local flare.
Just OK in my book. I've had better burgers in Charlotte. The sweet potato fries were very good. The regular fries were fine - but the portion was pretty small. The service was efficient - no complaints.Never been there in the past, so I don't have an opinion on the old management / new management debate.
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A quick, simple math equation to describe my feelings toward the Penguin: Pixies + Frank Sinatra + cheap, delicious burgers = my kinda placeI'd even say it's a good alternative for a weekend spot, as it's open late, has a full bar and just a fun atomosphere.
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The Penguin has the best burgers in town! I usually get mine 'southern style'. It's a small place, so there's usually a wait. But, I don't mind waiting because the food is soo good! They have a nice bar selection as well. It's also in a cool, eclectic area in Charlotte.
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First of all, burgers have buns, not toasted white bread. 2 out of 4 orders were wrong toppings. No refills on drinks, never once asked how the food was, and it took 45 minutes to get us 4 orders. What the hell has this place become?
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The food is really really good and is not very expensive. I love hush puppies and they were probably the best I have ever had. The burgers and sandwiches are all really good and the service is fantastic. The only problem is that the place is small and the wait is usually long.
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Used to love this place but it has gone to s * * t. The food isn't the same and neither is the atmosphere. My friend got food poisoning from a chicken sandwich he ate here and it messed him up for three days. Save your self a bad meal and walk around the corner. Its no longer the charlotte staple it once was
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Any place that serves Corn Dogs and Banana Pudding is always a winner for me. Has one of the best Juke Boxes in the city. I have never had a bad experience here. Watch out for Friday and Saturday evenings because it gets busy fast.
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The burger was really good and the fried pickles were awsome. Although the wait staff was very friendly, we waited a really long time for our food! Looked like there were alot of other people waiting too. If the food had come in a more timely manner I would have said 5 stars.
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