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Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
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Address: 1510 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Phone: (704) 932-9051
Website: http://www.what-a-burger1.com/
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… % recommend (405 Reviews). . $. . Open now. . 1510 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, NC, United States, 28083-2664. Links. . whataburger.com. Services. .
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Lori Ann Robinson
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS PLAVE WITH WHATABURGER… THEY ARE NOT THE SAME!!
We saw a review of this place on YouTube and decided to try it out because it’s “sorta” on our way through NC. “Sorta…” means the exit is off 85 but the restaurant is 8.5 miles off the exit. That said, we would do it again. And that should tell you mostly what you need to know because it’s not super convenient to get to, but it is worth it. It also says a lot that this place was PACKED!
Founded in 1955 in Kannapolis, NC, I see some similarities to what the big chain Whataburger USED to be. Which got me thinking that someone copy-catted someone. I had to know so I looked it up and saw Whataburger was founded in 1950, five years before this business…. I can only assume the founders of this restaurant visited Texas, tried that famous burger restaurant and brought the idea back to NC with them. And I’m not mad about that because, where the “famous” Whataburger has dropped the ball and failed, What-A-Burger has continued to succeed when it comes to quality. As a matter of fact, if I closed my eyes and took a bite of the What-A-Cheeseburger…. It instantly reminds me of my childhood days in Texas. The bread was fresh, the lettuce crispy, the tomato juicy, the cheese not old or congealed and the patty was fresh, juicy and had that amazing true grilled taste.
We also tried the hotdog. Coming standard with chili, slaw, onions, we added mustard. And while I loved the What-A-Cheeseburger a lot, I was surprised to find (because I don’t generally care for hotdogs) that the hotdog was my favorite item. The chili had a great flavor. The slaw was creamy and crisp, the onions were also crisp, and again the bun was very fresh. The hotdog itself had good flavor and snap to it.
We did have a few minor negatives. The fries had no seasoning on them and the onion rings were just okay. Not bad by any means but not stellar. Neither of these are a dealbreaker for us, though. I saw after ordering that they have curly fries so maybe next time we’ll give those a try.
The drink selection is definitely quirky but I like quirky. While they serve some Pepsi products, they do not sell Mountain Dew. Their Pepsi lineup is limited to Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Starry. They also offer Patio Red Cherry (I don’t know what that is) SunDrop, and Cheerwine; along with what they call, “The Witch Doctor.” I got that and while I’m not sure what’s all in it, I loved it! Definitely different and I’d get it again. Sweet and unsweetened tea are also offered.
The staff were friendly and helpful and while waiting for our food, I struck up a conversation with an elderly man who said he’s been coming here for as long as they’ve been here.
Building is a bit dated, but I like that about it. It adds to the experience. They are both a drive in and a dine in place with the old carhop order stations, which again, I thought was pretty awesome.
Overall, our experience here was great. This place has almost no social media presence, which while it makes finding an updated menu a challenge, I’d rather them keep putting the focus on their great food, rather than pandering to the masses.
8/10… would absolutely come back.
… moreWe saw a review of this place on YouTube and decided to try it out because it’s “sorta” on our way through NC. “Sorta…” means the exit is off 85 but the restaurant is 8.5 miles off the exit. That said, we would do it again. And that should tell you mostly what you need to know because it’s not super convenient to get to, but it is worth it. It also says a lot that this place was PACKED!
Founded in 1955 in Kannapolis, NC, I see some similarities to what the big chain Whataburger USED to be. Which got me thinking that someone copy-catted someone. I had to know so I looked it up and saw Whataburger was founded in 1950, five years before this business…. I can only assume the founders of this restaurant visited Texas, tried that famous burger restaurant and brought the idea back to NC with them. And I’m not mad about that because, where the “famous” Whataburger has dropped the ball and failed, What-A-Burger has continued to succeed when it comes to quality. As a matter of fact, if I closed my eyes and took a bite of the What-A-Cheeseburger…. It instantly reminds me of my childhood days in Texas. The bread was fresh, the lettuce crispy, the tomato juicy, the cheese not old or congealed and the patty was fresh, juicy and had that amazing true grilled taste.
We also tried the hotdog. Coming standard with chili, slaw, onions, we added mustard. And while I loved the What-A-Cheeseburger a lot, I was surprised to find (because I don’t generally care for hotdogs) that the hotdog was my favorite item. The chili had a great flavor. The slaw was creamy and crisp, the onions were also crisp, and again the bun was very fresh. The hotdog itself had good flavor and snap to it.
We did have a few minor negatives. The fries had no seasoning on them and the onion rings were just okay. Not bad by any means but not stellar. Neither of these are a dealbreaker for us, though. I saw after ordering that they have curly fries so maybe next time we’ll give those a try.
The drink selection is definitely quirky but I like quirky. While they serve some Pepsi products, they do not sell Mountain Dew. Their Pepsi lineup is limited to Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Starry. They also offer Patio Red Cherry (I don’t know what that is) SunDrop, and Cheerwine; along with what they call, “The Witch Doctor.” I got that and while I’m not sure what’s all in it, I loved it! Definitely different and I’d get it again. Sweet and unsweetened tea are also offered.
The staff were friendly and helpful and while waiting for our food, I struck up a conversation with an elderly man who said he’s been coming here for as long as they’ve been here.
Building is a bit dated, but I like that about it. It adds to the experience. They are both a drive in and a dine in place with the old carhop order stations, which again, I thought was pretty awesome.
Overall, our experience here was great. This place has almost no social media presence, which while it makes finding an updated menu a challenge, I’d rather them keep putting the focus on their great food, rather than pandering to the masses.
8/10… would absolutely come back.
Holly Schilkowski
This is the friendliest place! The servers are all hard working and cater to detail.
I have eaten inside and in the car. They make sure we have napkins straws salt and that the order is correct!!!
I love the Ranch and chocolate milkshakes!!
But The grilled chicken and the BLT are my top 2 favorite items.
… moreI have eaten inside and in the car. They make sure we have napkins straws salt and that the order is correct!!!
I love the Ranch and chocolate milkshakes!!
But The grilled chicken and the BLT are my top 2 favorite items.
Shelly Hudson
Love the fresh cooked food! My go-to is a chicken sandwich, fries with ranch and a cherry lemon sundrop.
If you’re looking for a delicious, nostalgic place to eat, give What-A-Burger a visit!
… moreIf you’re looking for a delicious, nostalgic place to eat, give What-A-Burger a visit!
Gary Todd
Great service to the table after ordering the food
… moreZachary Rowley
I’m from Texas so naturally when I learn of a local business with the same name as our Texas icon I felt I needed to try it. I went into this with no intention of comparing the two chains and this review is of this place as it is!! I went to this location because it was the top rated in the area and from the great service of the staff I can see why. I will say I’m pleasantly surprised at how wide the options on their menu stretched, and in the end I ordered their top rated food items and the local treats you can’t really get anywhere else. So I ordered the Double What-A-Cheeseburger which was decent sized, fresh, and juicy. For the sides I went with the curly fries and onion rings, which were pretty much what you’d expect. Their two unique drink concoctions I tried were the “Cherry Lemon Drop” which was great, and the “Witch Doctor” which as you can see from the picture has quite a bit of Pickle in it which probably was just too much for me, so of the two definitely the Cherry lemon is my recommendation. Lastly for dessert I asked the ladies working the counter what their best dessert was and one of them stepped forward and said hands down their “Funnel cake Fries” with Choclate dipping sauce, which they definitely need to formally publish on their advertised menu cause it was definitely a unique treat that stood out from anything else offered!! Bottom line is it the best in the world, no, did I enjoy my meal and recommend this place, yes!!
… moreChristian Kittrell
Looks can be deceiving. The butter burgers are soo good. The fries are an excellent sidekick or they can play the hero when you’re not too hungry.
… morezeyanna aa
Delicious food and a great little diner. The witchDr drink is great if you loved pickle juice cups from skating rinks growing up. For my husband and I, it wasn’t a fav, but all of my coworkers say they love it!!! Worth a try, even just for fun 🙂
… moreRoberta Wells
Old School and Tasty! Definitely love the small town feel of this pull up diner!
Their fried fish platter was amazing for frozen food products! Kudos to the Cook! Their fried items were cooked absolutely perfect! “These are the best fries in the world!” My daughter exclaimed! Crinkle cut with a little crunch! YUMMMM! Tarter sauce is sweet… I like it! Coleslaw is light and creamy.
The only thing I found disappointing is their burgers! Their main dish? They’re smash burgers it seems and super thin… my husband said they’re decent, but you can tell from the photos that the burger just isn’t worth the price you pay…(even if it’s only 6 bucks!)
They should remodel… what a Lil paint would do!
… moreTheir fried fish platter was amazing for frozen food products! Kudos to the Cook! Their fried items were cooked absolutely perfect! “These are the best fries in the world!” My daughter exclaimed! Crinkle cut with a little crunch! YUMMMM! Tarter sauce is sweet… I like it! Coleslaw is light and creamy.
The only thing I found disappointing is their burgers! Their main dish? They’re smash burgers it seems and super thin… my husband said they’re decent, but you can tell from the photos that the burger just isn’t worth the price you pay…(even if it’s only 6 bucks!)
They should remodel… what a Lil paint would do!
Enrique Garibay
Some people compare this to In-N-Out burgers in Cali. I say not even close. It’s a good burger don’t get me wrong, but I wouldn’t make that comparison. Meet didn’t seem seasoned but tasted well with the rest of the condiments. It was juicy, so it was prepared correctly. The curly fries were the winner for me.
… moreKeith Overcash
Took 35 minutes to get my food and it wasn’t edible. The fish was overcooked and nasty. I wasted more than $15 which included a 20% tip. I’m confident that you have a better chance winning the lottery than getting your money’s worth here. You’ve been warned.
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