South Carolina's Best Cheeseburger Spot Is Cash Only

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There's pretty much no food more "American" than the good old-fashioned cheeseburger. And, according to Yelp's latest offering, South Carolina's best cheeseburger is Hamburger Joe's in North Myrtle Beach. I heard about this one for years. And, after going to Myrtle Beach for more than a decade every summer I finally tried it this year.

Hamburger Joe's is one of those North Myrtle Beach spots that visitors and locals alike hold in high esteem. It's unassuming from the outside. But, pick any night they're open and the lot is packed. We visited this past summer with a group of friends. And, luckily a part of our party was staying close to Hamburger Joe's. So, they offered to go ahead of us and secure our names on the waitlist. And, the wait was lengthy. But, we spent the time chatting, and it wasn't so bad.

One of the first things you learn visiting the North Myrtle Beach location of Hamburger Joe's is the cash only rule. It says it on the door, as well as the website. And, in case you forget, you notice an ATM right inside. Then, the next thing you notice is the simplicity of the menu. I learned watching numerous hours of Food Network that some of the best restaurants have the most simple menus. Pick what you do and do it well.

And, that's what Hamburger Joe's does. It's hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, grilled or fried chicken sandwiches, fried bologna, BBQ, grilled cheese, or BLT. Plus, they offer BBQ plates, hamburger steak, and basic sides. By the way, their onion rings are fantastic. I ordered a simple cheeseburger. And, it took me back to the ones from my childhood.

So, it's not surprising when Yelp named the best cheeseburger spots in each state, they picked Hamburger Joe's in North Myrtle Beach when it came to South Carolina's choice. The original opened in 1989. There is a 2nd location in Surfside Beach owned and operated by Tony Cherney and family. And, that location accepts credit card payment. To learn more about the best spots around the country, see Yelp's full list. And, learn more about Hamburger Joe's on their website.

The 15 Best Burgers In Charlotte North Carolina

Today, August 25th is National Burger Day. Which is another fantastic holiday. Especially as a child, I was a burger connoisseur. I had probably eaten one at every restaurant in Charlotte. As I've gotten older my pallet has slightly expanded and in an effort to keep my waist from doing the same, I don't order them for every meal like I once did. But don't let that sentiment fool you, I still love a good burger! But who has the best burgers in Charlotte? I'm not so sure anymore. So I was excited about making this list. And while the heavy hitters (many of which I love) definitely made an appearance on this list, there were some I wasn't familiar with (and I can't wait to try!). In fact, I know what I'm doing for lunch today.

I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57, and french fried potatoes. A big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer... Ok, that's not actually my preference (shoutout to Jimmy Buffett) but it does need to always have cheese. And lots of it. Bacon also helps a burger go from good to great in my opinion. Many restaurants have a special sauce to make them stand out. Or crazy combinations you wouldn't think of. Do you like yours old-fashioned, fancy, with chili, or plain jane? Fries or Tots? Milkshake, soda, or beer to wash it down? Charlotte has a burger spot for you.

The rankings come from the review site Yelp and are based on the "highest rated" feature. There are 15 burger restaurants all in the Charlotte city limits. For restaurants with more than one location, they are combined and ranked where the highest rated location was. This list features 15 restaurants but there are obviously many other fantastic places to grab a burger. What's your favorite spot? Let us know on social media.

The 15 Best Burgers In Charlotte North Carolina

15. Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar

Location: 201 N Tryon St Ste 1010 Charlotte, NC 28202

Rating: 4 star

Reviews: 733

South Carolina’s Best Cheeseburger Is This One Where Customers Need To Bring Cash

There’s pretty much no food more “American” than the good old-fashioned cheeseburger. And, according to Yelp’s latest offering, South Carolina’s best cheeseburger is Hamburger Joe’s in North Myrtle Beach. I…

The 15 Best Burgers In Charlotte North Carolina

The 15 Best Burgers In Charlotte North Carolina

15. Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar

14. Burger 21

13. Shake Shack

12. Moo & Brew

11. The Good Wurst Company

10. Park Road Soda Shoppe

9. Brooks Sandwich House

8. CHUBZ Famous Chiliburgers

7. What The Fries

6. Fat Cat Burgers & Bakeshope

5. Pinky's West Side Grill

4. Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

3. Harriett's Hamburgers

2. Ace No. 3

1. Bang Bang Burgers

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