CRAFTY BURG'R N' Tap — Restaurant in Cornelius

I'll be honest, I'm typically either giving 5 star reviews or not submitting a review at all, so this is my first ever 4 star review but let me explain why: I ordered the Hawaiian Burger, medium well, with sweet potato fries and apple salad for the sides. This was done online for pickup. I walked inside right when I got notified that the order was ready, and Sis at the front admitted that she just put the order in but sent the notification out early so when people arrived (typically 10+mins later) their food was hot and ready to go.

I appreciated her hospitable effort and waited patiently. I was surprised that less than 10 mins later she brought out my order, but before leaving I took a chance and asked for a cup of ice water even though I didn't order one. Though clearly busy, she immediately said yes and fixed me up a to go cup. You could tell the ladies running the FOH took pride in their work and caring for their people. WELL DONE 👏🏽👏🏽

Then I took a bite of my burger. O. M. G. SO GOOD. Hopefully my pics do it justice but I literally can't even tell you how juicy and delicious this bad boy was! 😋

The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because I knew I took a chance getting the sweet potato fries (because honestly they can be hit or miss depending on how they're made) and these would have been absolutely perfect...IF they weren't COLD. 😮‍💨

I assume that in an effort to keep me from waiting too long they gave me some leftover fries but it really dampened my experience. Not to mention the apple salad was great in concept, not so much in execution.😰

I loved my burger and the service they gave just for a pick up order so much that I definitely want to go back, but I'll probably dine in instead and re order the sweet potato fries because they could have been really great if they were fresh fried, which I expect for a non pick up order.

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In the realm of culinary delight, Where flavors dance, and tastes ignite, There lies a tale of humble fare, An ode to an okay burger's share.

Amidst a sea of gourmet creation, Where patties sizzle with temptation, A simple burger, unassuming and mild, Stands amidst the chaos, gentle and mild.

No artisanal toppings to boast, No fancy buns or sauces engrossed, Just a patty cooked to average degree, Lying within its bun, content to be.

No gourmet fusion or exotic blend, Just a classic taste, my dear friend, A medley of beef, tender and true, With hints of salt, familiar and through.

The lettuce, crisp, and the tomato, bright, Add freshness to the canvas, simple and light, A slice of cheese, melted and warm, Binds it all together, embracing the norm.

The pickles, a tangy and modest touch, A harmony of flavors, never too much, And the ketchup, a nostalgic embrace, Bringing forth memories, time can't erase.

No, it won't win culinary acclaim, Or steal the spotlight, fueled by fame, But in its simplicity, it finds its grace, A taste that resonates in its own embrace.

For sometimes, amidst the gastronomic parade, A simple pleasure is what we need to evade, To find solace in the ordinary, you see, And embrace the okay, with simple glee.

So here's to the okay burger, unpretentious and true, For reminding us of comfort, in a world that's askew, A humble creation, unremarkable, but fair, An okay burger, worth...

We liked the food but it was too greasy for me as I have stomach issues. The burgers were tasty though so I would give them a try. You just may have to pat off the bottom of the bun a bit. We weren't crazy about the beans, again, kinda tasty but not what I was expecting when I ordered beans. You have to like fava and Lima beans and such. The Apple slaw was interesting. My husband liked it. If you're looking for thick, crispy onion rings, like I was, look somewhere else. The onion rings here are shoestring and a tad greasy. A disappointment for me because I have never been a fan of shoestrings. The menu was not clear, at all. It said "beans" and "onion rings". If it would have said "our beans our a blend of ...." I probably wouldn't have ordered beans. The same with the onion rings. The bread pudding was good, a bit on the chewy side but yummy none the less. The girl that served us was nice. We were the only ones in the place and the staff spent it's time leaning on the counter. All in all, I don't think we'll be back. Maybe for the bread pudding, to go?...