Bolton's Curbside Cookery — Restaurant in Mount Holly

Bolton’s Curbside Cookery Restaurant Review

I took the scenic route from Charlotte to Mount Holly for one reason: the smashburger I’ve been seeing in my dreams and on my feed. Bolton’s opens at 11am sharp, and by 11:38am this place was already shoulder-to-shoulder with hungry humans. Either I’m onto something or half of Gaston County had the same idea. Judging by the line that never let up while I was there, they’re clearly doing something right… besides putting a giant Sasquatch in their front window (yes, that’s a thing…wearing a flamingo floatie and everything).

Parking was a breeze this time, but I can imagine things get dicey when the whole neighborhood catches a whiff of sizzling beef and fryer oil.

Inside, the vibe is part industrial bar, part diner, part Bigfoot’s vacation home. You’ve got string lights draped across the ceiling, exposed brick in the shape of continents, and a chalkboard leaderboard for burger champions. There’s a full bar with 16 beers on tap, glowing blue flames under the liquor shelf, and plenty of TVs broadcasting UFC and food menus in equal measure.

I kept it simple with The Original Smashburger: beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Duke’s Mayo (as God intended). The beef had the signature lacy edges that smashburger lovers live for, with a perfect crust and melt. Could’ve used a little more salt, and the potato bun, while soft and squishy, wasn’t toasted and struggled to keep up with the juicy patty. Still, it did its job.

Now, if you’ve ever looked at a normal burger and thought “This is cute, but I’d like 12 more of these,” let me introduce you to the Bolton Burger Challenge: 13 patties, at least 3 toppings, 1 lb of fries, 30 minutes. Finish it, and your name goes on the chalkboard. Beat the record, and you get to name the burger. (I’d call mine “Please Don’t Resuscitate Me.”)

Because I don’t hate myself, I also got a couple of chicken tenders, absolutely massive, like someone deep-fried a chicken breast and said “close enough.” Crispy, juicy, and seasoned like the fryer staff is out here with Michelin stars. I got Buffalo and BBQ sauces they are both solid, with a 50-cent charge if you want extras.

And of course… crinkle cut fries. You can’t serve these without people having strong opinions. Thankfully, these were textbook: crispy, golden, lightly salted, and not a limp one in sight. Lawry’s seasoning is an option, but I stuck with the classic.

Bonus points for having Cheerwine on tap. If you’re from NC, you already know the deal.

If you’re sweating through this heatwave like I am, you might want to hold off on their award-winning chili or chicken and dumpling soup until it’s not surface-of-the-sun weather outside. But when fall hits? I’m coming back with a spoon and zero shame.

Will I be back? Absolutely. Next time, I’m repeating those tenders and trying some soup when the temp...

This is absolutely one of my favorite places and my momma's she could live off of a burger from their everyday but when the food truck was insanely top-notch service all the time it only took a couple of times before my normal order was memorized and of course when I show up in Mount Holly for the first time she still remembered in the sweet girl Sammie that worked up front with super sweet they've added so much more to the menu we are never disappointed we did bring your food home but we plan on soon going in and sitting and eating and have the phone experience these people are amazing in the smash burgers are out of this world I'm so proud of how far they have come and what they have accomplished and they are very deserving of this so if you haven't tried their famous smashburgers I do highly recommend it I get the Sweet Caroline but I'm going to start going down the list of everything and trying a new burger every time we go and I've had the herdsmen that's what my husband gets and it is absolutely amazing as well so again I recommend this to anyone who wants a good cheeseburger they do have salads chicken strips hot dogs etc but when I return I will make sure I post some pictures and if I was able to give more than five stars I would give so definitely check them out you can't miss it just look for the large yeti in the window super awesome make sure you check this place like yesterday for real.... Sending love from Stanley...

I can't believe how awesome this place is. Everything is cooked to order. The prefect smash burgers! Super crispy edges and all with lots of variety. The folks that work here are awesome, as well. We've made several visits here prior to posting the review. Consistency is spot on every time. I go after the smashsquatch generally, but have had others that are equally as awesome. The pimento cheese is fabulous, as well. It's a must. At the time of this review, the do not seem to take call ahead take out orders nor list themselves on the various food delivery service. No worries because the service is usually exceptionally quick (maybe 30min or less) for food to come out. There is first come first serve seating with orders taken at either the front desk or bar. It fills up fast beginning just before 11:30am on a Saturday. Take out is usually what we do living not far. So glad this place is this well received!! Parking is on the street. There are lots elsewhere, but will require an extremely short walk. Accessibility shouldn't be much of a challenge - the store is on the first floor with perhaps a small step up into...