Brooks' Sandwich House

Brooks' Sandwich House has been making Charlotte's most-celebrated burgers since 1973 from a walk-up window in the NoDa neighborhood, using fresh hand-rolled beef that has never been frozen and a house-made chili that is peppery, meaty, and nothing like the canned alternatives found elsewhere. The double cheeseburger all the way, loaded with mustard, the house chili, and raw onions, has topped Charlotte best-burger lists for decades, and the cash-only, no-frills setup is part of what keeps the loyal customer base coming back. The kitchen is open only for lunch on weekdays, which gives each visit a rare and time-bound quality. Order the double cheeseburger all the way with a side of chili cheese fries.