Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

We were starving and burgers sounded delicious! It took 5 minutes for someone to show us a table and when they did they informed us that they were out of, sweet potato fries, pickles, tomatoes, salad, grilled chicken, all white wine, milkshakes and sweet tea. We ordered burger sliders and they were uncooked and barely had any sauce on them! Our waitress was super friendly and told us that she had been working since 7am and it was around 8:30pm and she hasn't had a break yet! That is 100% illegal!

Food: first, they need to offer a bad momma’s burger that is half the size of the normal burgers 🤪 my burger was too big to possibly eat. I also ordered it medium rare and it was more on the rare size. The hash browns were tasty and came with a special sauce. There were a few reviews I read that said they got tiny portions…. I think they are just rivals because the portions are anything but small Service: initial seating service was not very friendly but my food service was efficient and friendly albeit dropping the ball on bringing me my drink Atmosphere: about the same as every other airport restaurant

First, this place has potential. Mostly because the service is great! But the food needs a little help. The burger was dry and nothing to write home about and the salad was sad. They call the salads “Giant” but they look like a side salad at any other restaurant. I added some photos as proof.

They were incredibly busy when I stopped here. Tiana, our server, was lovely and made us feel very welcome despite the large crowd. I got the Kim's chicken sandwich (pictured) and it was just okay. Chicken was a bit dry. My husband's bacon cheeseburger was a 4 out of 5. Portion sizes do change, he got about half the tator tots I did but it was still a good portion.

The food is ok, but the atmosphere is unpleasant. Everyone is crammed inside, long and disorderly wait times, high prices. I should have just gone to Burger King. At least they have a relaxed sitting area.

The magic mushroom burger was legit one of the best I’ve ever had. So many mushrooms and service was really good. Sweet potato fries good and the chicken burger delish too! Loved the window seat watching the planes. Service great :)

I don’t usually write reviews but this place deserves one! Just stellar service at the takeout counter. I was rushing to catch a connection and the woman was like, “I’ve got ya hun”. My food came out within 2 min and her warmth just made my day.

We tried the Magic Mushroom and Nick Sandwich — both were delicious, especially the Magic Mushroom burger, which really stood out. Our server was very attentive and caring, which we appreciated. However, we had to wait about 30 minutes to be seated, even though there were several empty tables and seats available. It seems like they may be short-staffed, and addressing that could really improve the experience. If you have more than an hour before your flight, this place is definitely worth a visit!

I stopped by here while leaving Charlotte for a work trip. Bad Daddy's is a good choice in the city so I figured it would be good in the airport. I was getting breakfast so I was a little worried. BUT, the food was actually pretty good. I got french toast and bacon. It did the trick and I was happy with my choice. Friendly service and didn't take long at all. I took my order to go and ate at my gate but they provided all the tools and utensils I needed. Great airport bite for sure.

First off, you're at an airport so you have to have airport expectations- but honestly this place is a great airport option- everything seemed very fresh and homemade- kids loved the tater tots. It was evident that they make their own sauces which is great- i also appreciated the paper containers instead of plastic and that includes the sauce on the side containers which is great. I would definitely recommend this place! i mean it's pricy but like i said its airport food so what do you expect?? the staff were very kind and helpful. It looks like it has a nice ambiance too- definitely seems like the best option if in terminal c!

It's tough to leave a consistent review when my two experiences were so drastically different. The first time I stopped in--on 7/29--I had a fantastic visit. The bartender working that afternoon was an absolute rockstar. Their customer service was exceptional, and honestly, they should be the one training the rest of the staff. Because of that great experience, I decided to stop in again after landing back in CLT. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment. I went to the to-go area since I needed to head to baggage claim, and was completely ignored. Several staff members walked past me multiple times without acknowledging me at all. Eventually, I placed my order using the barcode system, only to watch my food sit at the counter for over 15 minutes while the staff picked up everything except my order. Even the people behind me in line were visibly confused. If you're unhappy in your role, it might be time to consider a different path. Poor attitudes don't just damage the business's reputation--they also create unnecessary frustration for customers. It's tough to leave a consistent review when my two experiences were so drastically different. The first time I stopped in--on 7/29--I had a fantastic visit. The bartender working that afternoon was an absolute rockstar. Their customer service was exceptional, and honestly, they should be the one training the rest of the staff. Because of that great experience, I decided to stop in again after landing back in CLT. Unfortunately, this visit was a complete disappointment. I went to the to-go area since I needed to head to baggage claim, and was completely ignored. Several staff members walked past me multiple times without acknowledging me at all. Eventually, I placed my order using the barcode system, only to watch my food sit at the counter for over 15 minutes while the staff picked up everything except my order. Even the people behind me in line were visibly confused. If you're unhappy in your job, it might be time to consider a different path. Poor attitudes don't just damage the business's reputation--they also create unnecessary frustration for customers.

Best meal ever in an airport! And we travel 3-5 times a year. The burgers were cooked perfectly, juicy, big and delicious came with tater tot's also awesome, crispy and so many I probably should have left some but I didn't! Very friendly service! We stop in Charlotte airport a lot and will definitely return to Bad Daddy's!!!

Had 2 1/2 hrs before flight and were starving! Got a table immediately, placed our orders and received our drink in 5 minutes! Our order took about 30 minutes but the burgers came out hot and juicy with great toppings. I had the magic mushroom and my husband the bacon burger that had more than 6 pieces of bacon! A ton of tater tots surrounded our burgers that were fresh and crispy. We even got a refill on our sodas. Probably one of the best airport meals I've had!

Though a chain built on Burgers would know how to make a Patty Melt. Patty Melt 101 is grilled bread. WTF? Mine was Not even toasted. No brown grilled tasty flavor what so ever. Basically a burger patty put between two pieces of bread. For $18, hey Ryan Zink (CEO) you need to train the cooks the basics. Waitress service was excellent. Hopefully my 1 star review along with many others will get Ryan's attention.

Look I get airport food is quite expensive yet how come my chicken Cesar salad is super sad in comparison to other chicken ceasar salads posted? Absolutely not. For $17 you can ger 10 small pieces of chicken. Yayyy.... *insert sarcasm* The wait time wasn't too bad as I had time between flights. 20 minutes but I would have to say no. Do not recommend. I got mine to go but I guess if you sit down you will get a bigger more fuller portion? Also how come there wasn't a lid on the dressing? What if I had packed it in my bag and it got all tossed around. The dressing would've gotten everywhere if I wasn't going to eat it right away.

Fries cold. Asked for medium rare got medium well. Burger not seasoned Will not be back

Decided to get an espresso martini while I waited during my lay over. The menu didn't have the price on it (or any drink), but I just thought it'd be the normal $12 for a mixed drink... I was so wrong. It was $20.99 for one espresso martini. I asked the bartender if this was correct and they said liquor drinks per ounce start at $18! FYI they have a 2oz limit per mixed drink. Admittedly, I should've known better than blindly ordering a drink... but still!

Subpar experience at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar. Service was friendly enough, but mostly non-existent, perhaps because they were short-staffed. I ordered my burger without cheese and sauce, but it came with both. I wasn't really able to find a server to let them know, so I proceeded to just eat it as is. The fries were barely edible, and ketchup was also no where to be found. Definitely a bit disappointed by this place, which I chose because it had some of the best reviews on Yelp (for places inside the airport). Hard to say what the other restaurant options are like, but I'd assume you could do at least a little better than Bad Daddy's.

I was on a layover recently and tried Bad Daddy's via their takeout option. It was pretty busy in the actual restaurant and it took quite a while for anyone to notice me standing in the to-go window even though I tried to flag down a server. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was so good and definitely worth the wait. It was crispy and juicy and the fries were flavored well. I would definitely recommend!

They offer to-go alcoholic beverages here! This review is about that. You can't take your plastic cup of alcohol onto your plane, but you can take it out of the restaurant and into the airport. That's nice, because although Bad Daddy's Burger Bar has a decent amount of seating, it was full when I visited, so I just got my IPA and bounced. I didn't get any food, just beer. As far as what I can tell, they offer one local beer on tap (Wicked Weed). But they also offer Stella Artois, Bud Light and Blue Moon on tap. The service at the bar was very fast and friendly. If you want to take your drink to go, make sure to tell the bartender in advance, before they start pouring! I did not, and it wasn't a big deal, but then they dirtied a glass for nothing.

The staff here are so busy and work hard to help all the visitors. The food comes out quickly and it was nice to have options for vegetarian and vegan food. My burger was tasty albeit a bit dry but that's not unusual since it's easy to overcook impossible burgers. The bar was packed and the drinks were flowing. It's a typical sports bar so if you wanna see a game this is a good spot.

Got the sliders. They were excellent but I could only eat two of the three. Bar was super crowded. Portion size of the regular burgers I saw was ridiculously large. Drinks were crazily prices at $15 for a single Tito's and club.

Very likely the best restaurant I have found in an airport. A little treasure in the Charlotte airport. I have breakfast. Excellent. It was a traditional American breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast and a pile of fresh cut fried potatoes. It came out quickly and fresh. The price was very reasonable. Too bad I don't travel through the Charlotte airport more frequently.

I sit down at the bar, no sweet potatoes fries, no chicken tenders. I order a beer. I ask if they have anything local, and they say yes, and suggest a beer from Asheville (not local). Dust allover the glasses hanging up. Speed well freezer door left open. I ordered mozzarella medallions, i got mozz sticks. Tomato jam tasted like canned tomatoes. I ordered a bacon cheese burger, they asked if medium was fine, I said yeah, it came well done. Thin patty. Fries were unseasoned. Oh and at this point all chicken is sold out and they only have burgers and fries. This was terrible.

Returned from an international trip having not had a meal in hours. This place seemed like it would fill the need for a quick comfort food meal. The menu prices appeared high, but it's in an airport and, for the price, the burgers must be gourmet. Not at all, the burger was served way undercooked and lukewarm. The sweet potato fries were soggy and cold. McDonald's would have been much better. I was shocked when I received the bill, over $80 for two less-than-mediocre burgers, a beer and a margarita! And they charged extra for a slice of cheese! Absolutely ridiculous! Find somewhere else to eat when at Charlotte airport. Otherwise, you will be disappointed and poorer.

Even with low airport expectations, it still fell short. First issue was the wait for a table. I get that restaurants can be busy, but it took the staff so long to clear tables and they took like 10 min to acknowledge us, once we were at front of line. No dedicated host or bus staff, so just servers playing all the roles. Drinks came in open styrofoam cups (table next to us had lids), which resulted in a water spill from my daughter. Our fault, but it's just not a sturdy cup on a high top table. I wanted a Wicked Weed IPA, but they were out. We ordered sandwiches with different side items, so we could try them all - tots, fries, sweet potato fries. IMO, tots were hands down winner. Sweet potato fries were soggy and unsalted. My husband's chicken sandwich was overcooked and it looked like they haven't changed the oil recently. My patty melt was meh; usually the bread is cooked longer with a little butter on flat top. This was fairly soft rye bread, instead of a nicely toasted crunch. Server was nice, particularly in helping clean up our spill. There are several TVs, so you can kill a little time here. They also have a walk-up window. I think this may have contributed, though, to the overall slowness, as the same staff handled this too.

The wait time to prepare went by fast. I read quickly that they wanted people to use the QR code and there was no cashier to take your order. As I wanted a woman was upset bc she only had cash and left her phone back at the terminal. She asked for a supervisor and was told rudely they were unavailable. Thick bun. The burger was just okay. Prob the best deal with fries $14 the airport had to offer. Sweet potato fries were just okay. It was just okay.

We ate here while waiting on a flight out of Charlotte. The visit didn't start off too good! We walked up to the hostess station and literally waited almost 10 mins to even be noticed! Deja is the hostess/waitress that came to our rescue! Thank God it was her and not someone else. Her attitude & hospitality (even after working all day!) is actually what changed my attitude about the entire restaurant! She was an amazing waitress and was ALL OVER THE KITCHEN STAFF for preparing food out of order (newer orders before older ones.) She never missed a beat waiting tables and working the 'to go' window! The restaurant WAS a bit busy but was also understaffed. Lots of empty dirty tables & trash on the floor in a few spots. It looked to be 2... possibly 3 people in the kitchen. Regardless of how many people were there.... They were all talking over each other and readily using foul language loud enough for patrons to clearly hear. The food was great, tho! The burgers came separate from the toppings -- kinda like a build your own type thing! Most of the condiments on the table were either near empty or completely empty... took me 3 bottles of mustard before I had enough to put in one hamburger and they were outta fries all together. ‍ --- but it was 9pm! The positives definitely outweighed the negatives & Deja saved this review from a horrible rating!

I shouldn't qualify this, but for an airport burger restaurant, we really enjoyed it. Lively crowd, full bar and friendly server. We recommend the Western burger with sweet potato fries and the Texican Chicken Salad. Both were pretty good and a total surprise for airport food.

got my food to go . sadly they don't do lettuce wraps or gluten free buns so i got it bunless. i think because of that it came without ketchup and mustard which i wanted anyways? but i didn't realize until it was too late and then i was too lazy to walk. the fries lacked any seasoning or salt. not good at all and very limp. too expensive. not good. came out quick but not great overall (makes sense for airport food i guess)

Had a meal at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar this past Sunday afternoon while traveling for bereavement. The food was decent--nothing remarkable, but nothing to complain about. However, the customer service from one team member really missed the mark. A Caucasian female employee with glasses was noticeably rude--speaking to me in a dismissive tone, avoiding eye contact, and generally acting as if helping guests was a burden. I get that people have off days, but treating customers like an inconvenience is unacceptable in a service role. You can do better. To make matters worse, I placed my order through the restaurant's app and, upon pickup, noticed the bottled water I paid for was missing. When I politely asked a different nearby server about it, the previous employee with glasses jumped into the conversation with a cold, repeated "We ran out of water bottles"--twice--with no apology, no alternative, and no offer of a refund. Just attitude. Thankfully, the employee I initially addressed--a professional and kind African American female--stepped in, acknowledged the issue, and got the manager involved. Both of them handled the situation with professionalism and empathy, which I genuinely appreciated. Overall, this visit could have been much better. Good food means little when the service leaves a bad taste.

Food was phenomenal, BUT DO NOT HERE. Due to a lack of personnel you will wait in a looonng line to get in, then sit to be waited on, and sit some more for your food. If you're in no rush, take the time to go. Otherwise just save your frustration and try a different location. When I asked for a manager to get my money back b/c they took so long, I was told there was none on the premise and they didn't do refunds. I won't be back. They then closed carry out and ordering online b/c they didn't have staff.

Ordered Greek scramble, no tomatoes. Waited 20 minutes while everyone around me came and were served within minutes. Waitress was on her phone and when I finally caught her eye, she asked the cook. Within five minutes it arrived with tomatoes. Okay, I picked them out. Waited 15 minutes for her to bring my check. She was on the side chatting with other employees. I noticed the other wait staff nodding to me and commenting to each other. Oh well, I paid with the scan code on the table. One guy came and was at table next to me. He got tired of waiting and left.

Located in Terminal C in Charlotte, the place is busy. Line at the entrance. As a single, I was able to sit at the bar right away. But even with that, it was very disappointing. The burger was luke warm and the fries were cold and soggy. On top of that....they robbed me for $12 for a can of Guinness. Shame on me. Next time I'll know.

We have been to the Bad Daddy's in Charlotte and it is pretty good. I think they must hand grind their ground beef. However, the one at CLT offered us the worst burger we have had in years. Previously frozen, incredibly dry, and completely flavorless. I read one review that stated that their burger was big and juicy. Ours was dry and flat. All with fries for $17.50. My partner's burger was equally as bad. I looked at the burgers on the table next to us and theirs looked equally non-appetizing. I don't know if Bad Daddy's is still owned by a well-known Charlotte restauranteur, but if so he obviously has not eaten at BD CLT. I can't comment on any of the other dishes but I advise you to stay away with anything that says "burger."

Super fast service, expansive menu, happy patrons and staff, super experience. We shared a fresh and crispy caesar salad and she had a beer. It was exceptional. Basic but good, we will return next opportunity.

Right off the start I ordered a Long Island ice tea and got what was a sickly sweet lemonade. It was not made to the specifications on their menu and no way was I going to pay a price for a drink at the airport that wasn't what I ordered. The waiter was obviously stressed and I don't feel he handled the drink situation correctly, but he ended up bringing me a diet coke and took the LI Iced Tea off my bill. When my food came, it came out quickly BUT it was stone cold. After the drink experience I wasn't going to bother complaining about the food. I ate what I could (wasn't much) and left. I still tipped the waiter a proper amount, but I feel everything from the food to customer service here was severely lacking on this visit. Probably would find a different place to enjoy a meal next time I was in CLT airport.

We thought it might be good to eat before our direct flight out west and saw this place close to our gate. So glad we decided to eat I got the Burger and Fries. Amazingly good food and service! Our server while busy seemed to handle every request with ease. The overall layout was good but tight seating! Highly recommend but pricey to be sure.

This was a wonderful burger!!!! I had a layover in Charlotte before going home and I wanted a burger and a beer and Bad Daddy's did not disappoint. Sooooo delicious! I had a mushroom Swiss burger with some tater tots.

This place is busy and being an airport, the menu is modified a bit. I ordered a chicken sandwich and it was either overcooked or had unclean oil, it came out dry and darkened. My fries were good and so was the tater tots I added on. Consider the high prices (it's an airport), long wait times, modified menu and inconsistent food before selecting to spend your airport dining experience here. The one very bright spot I don't want to forget to mention was my service was absolutely amazing.

Overall: A great sandwich/burger spot that can use some fine tuning to iron out the service issues. The good: I was craving a buffalo chicken sandwich, so I opted for that instead of a burger at a self-proclaimed burger bar. Luckily I wasn't disappointed, as the sandwich had great flavor in both the buffalo and ranch sauces as well as the blue cheese. Good portion sizes for both the sandwich and the sides, so I left full for my flight. The not-so-good: Took too long of a time for me to get seated. I was the only one waiting for a rather empty restaurant, and it must've been 4-5 minutes before someone acknowledged me. Then it took a little too long for me to get an order in. Music is a little too loud. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Service: 7/10

First time at this airport and Shake Shack was packed! So I Googled the airport directory while waiting, and found there are some Charlotte original options! With my flight delayed hours, I explored. Walked the terminals and found Bad Daddy's is packed too! But not as bad, and immediately knew I made a good decision. This spot has service and a bar area. Several canned/bottled/draft beer options, wine selection, and a cocktail menu. As for food, the choices are traditional burgers, salads, wings, fries, and even a breakfast menu. So because this place at the time I arrived, seemed to be peak hours, it took nearly half an hour to take my drink order. Another twenty minutes for my food to arrive, but then after a couple bites of fries, realizing that it was the wrong order! No worries though. I dug in for the short amount of time left and was given the proper order in a take out box. All in all, not a bad place if you have the time to spare.

Okay, this was the best experience for such a long day of travelling. My husband and I flew in from LAX and were in desperate need of food, our flight had another notice of delay so we had enough time to get some food. After roaming around the airport we decided on Bad Daddy's Burger Bar, I ordered the Buffalo Chicken sandwich with a side of sweet potatoes while Bryan ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids. The food came out so quickly and it was so good, my buffalo chicken sandwich really hit the spot, good seasoning and cooked really nicely and those sweet potato fries were so crispy and sweet and the chipotle ranch was the perfect dipping sauce. Bryan's burger was huge, so much bacon and his fries were nice and crispy. I wish they had a location in San Diego because I want that sandwich and those sweet potato fries! Also, this is probably the best place to eat from cost wise, because Burger King was selling their sandwiches for $15 which is the same for these sandwiches!

I really found this burger bar a disappointment. Although the server was polite, the burger was not hot and juicy... it was barely warm and completely dry. The fries that came with it were about an inch long and cold. I must have received the bottom of the batch since others around me had long sized fries. There was no time to reorder to be on time for my flight. The bar itself was inviting, with a view of the airplanes. I think Burger King would have been a better choice!!

We had pre scouted dinner on a connector flight and fortunately Bad Daddy's was just a minute from our gate. It was nice to get a sit down local owned dinner experience in an airport. It's not an easy feat post COVID world. The servers were working hard to accommodate that heavy flow of people in and out. The burgers were definitely great and the feature here along with some crafted drinks. A little something for the adult crowd.

Quick service and good enough fresh salad for an airport. Dressing was super spicy and chicken was real so I'll be back for that. While service was fast, not overly friendly and they pack you in like sardines. Maybe get it to go next time?

Great burgers sometimes there is a long wait. We had bought gift cards at Costco for a great deal.

Bad Daddy's at Concourse C- stood waiting to be seated for 10 minutes. then finally told to sit where I like because it wasn't busy. I sat down at 9:20 and I wanted breakfast. no one said a word to me, at least 5 people walked by with out as much as a hello. a few servers were gossiping in the corner and eating. At 9:28 I flagged someone down and asked if I could get breakfast. she said no and that I wasn't her waitress. wrong answer So I left. Bad service will put you out of business faster than anything!

Had 45 minutes to order and eat. 45 minutes went by without my food being delivered. Had to catch my flight without my food. Terrible kitchen service!

Got a bite to eat there waiting for a connection and got notified by the credit card a few days later that I had left a $55 tip on a $60 bill when I really had left an $8 tip. How did this happen I wonder. Called the place as well with no response and had to dispute this charge with the credit card. Just a huge inconvenience for a quick dinner.

We had lunch here while waiting for our connecting flight. We ordered the Bacon cheeseburger and split it with the tater tots, it was plenty of food and very good. Our waitress was very friendly and let me know I could order a cap at Baddaddys.com, highly recommend trying them out.

Unfortunately our experience here has tarnished my impression of the city of Charlotte, and it's not favorable. We had an hour and 20 minutes until our connecting flight and my daughter said she was hungry so I figured we had time to grab a burger. Well it wasn't. There was a line to get seated. The QR code ordering system wasn't working. Waited a good 10 minutes for our server to acknowledge us. People that ordered after us received their food first. It just seemed like they lost our order, then the server tried to blame it on the cook. Inevitably we asked them to pack it to go since our flight was boarding. We were last to board the flight and now I had to be "that guy" to be eating on the plane. The worst was that my daughter never ate her meal because she didn't feel comfortable eating on the plane so she packed her food and didn't eat it until we landed 5 hours later. We did all that and she never got to eat. Despite the terrible service I still tipped 11% but I think even that was too much.

20hrs in an airport will do things to you. BDs was a breath of fresh air in a prison of bleh. the tots and sauce were perfection and kims chicken sandwich was on point w pickles, sweetness, and crunch, tho a little burnt on one side and a tad dry in the middle, if im offering tips for improvement. a solid choice for your first american meal in weeks.

I was traveling and it was time for lunch, so this place (locally owned) looked good...and it was. I was seated after a very short wait and greeted quickly. I had a burger and sweet potato fries with an adult beverage. All items came quickly considering the restaurant was about 90% full with minimal wait staff working all seating areas. Overall food quality was good, better than I expected and filling. The wait staff was attentive and checked on me. Paying the check also moved along in a timely manner. This may not be gourmet faire )not inexpensive), but in terms of a well run operation with a good quality product these people seem to know what they are doing. I would recommend this restaurant in your are on this Concourse.

Stopped in here while traveling for work. My flight was delayed so I had a little time on my hands and figured I would get a burger and a beer while waiting. The bartender was busy as hell, but was attentive and made sure I had everything I needed. I had an All American burger w/fries, the food was decent even if the burger was bit too done for my taste. They had a handful of beers on tap, I had the NoDa Jam Session. Overall, it was a fairly typical airport bar/restaurant experience.

Our flight was delayed a good 2 hours yesterday so we decided to venture off in the airport to take a look at the food options in the other terminals. We decided to come here because we remembered this burger joint was recommended when we were here in Charlotte last spring. We ordered two BD All American burgers, one with fries and one with tots (much better choice) along with some Diet Cokes. The burger was good and tasty and it's served with their sauce on the side which has a a little kick and is a nice option outside of ketchup. The hostess/waitress was really friendly and all was good including the speed of cooking the food. My only hang up is while the tables were bussed, they were never wiped/sanitized down. That was a disappointment.

So I know it's an airport bar. My expectations are pretty low. But when the waitstaff is rude the minute you walk in and raises their voice to you... Pretty much the worst hospitality experience I've had in quite some time.