Bolton's Curbside Cookery

Bolton’s Curbside Cookery is a charming little restaurant right on the main strip of Mt. Holly. I have seen this place packed before, so I felt lucky when we managed to grab the last table as we arrived. A few tables cleared shortly after. The ordering process was simple. We placed our order at the host table, received a number, and the food was brought to us. For two people, the wait was very reasonable at about fifteen minutes. I ordered The Beefy Caprese with french fries, and my friend ordered The Improper Popper with onion rings. My Caprese was good, refreshing, and flavorful, but it was not exactly what I was craving. The Popper, on the other hand, hit the spot for me that day. We ended up switching meals, and both enjoyed the swap! The Popper had great flavor, but I think a couple of small tweaks could make it even better: a little less pimento and fresh jalapeños instead of pickled. As for the sides, the french fries were pretty standard, but the onion rings were excellent. I would absolutely order those again. Overall, Bolton’s Curbside Cookery offers a cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and creative menu options. It is a great spot for a casual meal in Mt. Holly.

My husband and I tried Bolton‘s today for the first time ever today, and it was the best experience! This place is an Absolute gem! The service was amazing. The atmosphere is so nice and comfy, and the food is out of this world. My husband had a pimento cheeseburger with a side of cheese fries, and I had a barbecue and onion ring burger with a side of fried okra ! We will definitely be going back to Bolton‘s.

The burgers were phenomenal. So tender and full of flavor. The fries were LOADED and crispy with a good amount of toppings. The hotdog was pretty good too, will be coming back for sure!

We sat at the bar and the bartender took our order. He was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Excellent service. The smashbugers are amazing and huge. The onion rings were perfectly lightly fried. The barbecue sauce we got to put on them was delicious. 2 burgers, one was a double, one onion ring, and one soda all for under 30 bucks. We'll worth it.

Lunch at Boltons! Burgers, hotdogs, fries, onion rings, and potato salad. Food was delicious as always. 🌭 🍔 🍟 🔥 — at Bolton's Curbside Cookery.

This was my second time visiting Bolton's Curbside and my experience was a little different. The food was not a good a before so I will return soon for a do over. My first experience was excellent. However, this time my food was not a good. The onion rings were oily and dark. My Swiss mushroom burger was a bit on the salty side. The chicken was tender and flavorful.

Great little spot in the heart of Mount Holly. I rate the burgers here Top 5 in the entire state. Great friendly staff, greets you with a smile at the door, very clean and modern decor. The wait time was not bad at all for freshly made burgers and sides. Definitely worth a drive if you’re a burger enthusiast, or just a foodie that enjoys great food. I will be definitely be coming back.

We ordered 2 smash burgers and everything on the burgers were fresh and tasty. We also got a side of fries and the chicken dumpling soup. Both were really good. Everything was clean. They are a little pricey, but worth it for the atmosphere, good quality food, and cleanliness.

My new go-to. The burgers are juicy with plenty of flavor. The original is the way to start. Then progress to the other styles, which are plenty. The fries are crinkle and crispy with three types, salt and pepper, original or seasoned. We had the seasoned and they were great. I also ordered the onion rings and they are simply the best around. The waiters and counter staff are friendly and helpful. My wife and I took our friends and yes we converted them as well. They are right in the middle of downtown Mount Holly. I highly recommend this establishment.

Great, straightforward spot with delicious food. Come hungry and leave happy. It's a walk up to order spot, has a full bar and serves coke products! My only "improvement" would be more seating, because it can get busy! It truly is a delicious smash burger...like one of the best I've ever had. Seasoned perfectly, bigger than the pillowy bun and everything that you want. You can choose from one of their creations or build your own. This is a great addition to Mt. Holly and a spot we'll frequent often!

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 drops.

Best smash burger I've ever had - recommend the brekkie and the pimento cheese and the onion rings. Awesome service!!!!

Everything here was a 10/10 between the food, service and ambiance; best smash burgers my wife and I have ever eaten. Price was excellent too. Always worth the trip if you're in the area.

I've now dined here several times, and we get takeout regularly. Always very kind service, and great food. Burgers are still standout but really enjoy the hot dogs, and the chicken tenders too. The fried okra is sooo good. Seasoned but not overly salty and it's actually still fresh tasting despite being fried. 10/10

Was seeing this spot a lot on my IG feed and had to go check it out. It was only about a 10 minute drive from my house. Got here at 11:45am and it was surprisingly quiet. After we sat down though the place started filling up quickly! We went ahead and ordered some food the staff was nice. The restaurant is set up like a bar with about 10 tables and bar seating. They had 2 high TV behind the bar playing football. Our food came out and man was it great. I had the smashquach and cheese fries. Pro tip order one order of fries and share it. They give you a lot. The burgers were smash burgers my favorite. they were juicy and well seasoned. The cheese fries was loaded with cheese and also piping hot. If you enjoy smash burgers and live around the mount holly area this is definitely a burger joint worth stopping in and getting a burger. Definitely will be back!

I got the smashsquatch burger with onion rings. Absolutely delicious! Quite literally perfect. The right amount of seasoning, crispiness, and melty cheese. I can't recommend this place enough.

Have you ever had your tastebuds fired up for a meal and get there and find their closed? My falt should have checked yelp before leaving home. So now ill comeback tomorrow and make up for the blunder, yep their that good.

We went to Boltons on probably one of the busiest days of the year for them , the Lantern Fest. It was my wife and I plus our 3 year old grandson. The service was outstanding , friendly and fast considering how busy it was. Loved the Original smash burger with seasoned fries . The team cares about the quality and the customer. I'll come back when we're not in a rush and I can hang out longer for a couple beers.

Finally got the chance to eat at Bolton's and it did not disappoint! We tried a classic burger, Carolina burger with fries, chicken tenders and the soup of the day- chicken and dumpling. Classic smash burger, soft bun, crinkle cut fries, the biggest and moist tenders. Ordered 5 and brought most of them home. Pro tip: the order of 5 comes with choice of 2 sauces. We got buffalo and ranch. Great beer selection and customer service. It's always a packed house so be patient or get there early to get a table. We will be back!

I stopped in here for a quick bite and man was it good! I absolutely love their smash burgers! It was a complete hit, they knocked it out the park! I don't frequent that area but I will be back, just so I can have another!

The setting is cute loved the lights. Drinks were very good and the burger was okay. Chili fries gross EYUCK.

Bolton's new brick and mortar transfer from their food truck has stirred excitement in our little town and rightfully so. The food truck has provided one of the best smash burgers I've ever had! The mushroom switzer. Really amazing. I waited a few weeks after the grand opening to grab the same burger from their new place, which looks amazing on the inside. Rather small but nice space at the bar. I ordered take out. The burger was extremely greasy. I don't remember it being that greasy the first or second time I had it from their food truck. Nonetheless it was still full of flavor. I'll definitely be back again and again. Definitely give Bolton's a try.

So delicious! I got the brekky burger and it was cooked perfectly. The ranch is delicious as well. Yum!

I had the burger with the fried egg on top. It was absolutely delicious. My server/bartender was my key is a cutie pie and the friendliest bartender I have ever met such a sweetheart. The location is it is in a small section of downtown Mount Holly, but the people make you feel right at home, this is a family own restaurant. I do believe husband and wife. If you can calling your order that would be best because they are new to the area. They stay packed busy so if you can place your order by phone or online that would be best otherwise your weight should not be longer than 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the day if you love a good flat smashed burger that is juicy juicy juicy and just right this is the place for you. I cannot think of another burger place within 30 miles from this location. That is better. This is better than five guys if you have had five guys burgers this place beats them.

Get there before 5 on the weekends food was good! I will be going back for a visit! Chicken tenders and fried okra is good!

We went early for my birthday dinner with my husband, mom, and two kids (4 and 2yo). We got a table, but it filled up quickly. The location is great, right in downtown Mt. Holly, and we like trying a variety. Good beer selection, and our food was great! My burger really hot the spot: Southern burger with chili and coleslaw! The kids had chicken tenders that were freshly breaded, but a tad salty for me. Great onion rings, fries, and my favorite, fried okra! Everyone had a great meal, and we'll be back.

Although Bolton's is a smallish spot, it is our go-to burger joint. The food is consistently best on Main street. They offer twenty beers for any pallet and a full bar with top shelf bourbons. Always a good choice.

The building is too small for a sit down restaurant but they do have dine in seating regardless. They're also inexplicably closed two days out of the week, which doesn't seem like a recipe for success for a new restaurant. While the burgers aren't bad, they are very greasy, so if you take it to go, it's going to soak through the wrapper and the bun will be soggy with grease. Eating it immediately is the best option, but as mentioned, the space is too small for that for more than a handful of guests in restaurant simultaneously. The fries are VERY salty if you get the seasoning: DON'T get the seasoning, just dip them in ranch or ketchup or something. Also, my burger had an egg on it, and they asked how I'd like it cooked. Despite saying I wanted it runny, it was completely cooked through. As far as the price goes... Mount Holly really needed a place where two people can eat burgers for $45. So bravo! The reason I'm writing a review though is not because of any of that though; what spurred this review was the poor customer service. You cannot call an order in ahead of time if you do want it to go, and you can't order online. You have to go in person to order. Fine, a bit Stone Age, but whatever. I had one other errand to run downtown, so when I ordered I asked if they could wait about ten minutes before the kitchen started preparing the order so I could run my errand and it would be fresh when I picked it up. They said the computer sends it back to the kitchen immediately. Okay, fine. I asked if she could just let the kitchen know not to make that order for a few minutes, and was told they won't do it and they'll just make the food anyway. So I guess the kitchen staff aren't great at following directions? Turns out they didn't make the food anyway because I left. If they're not willing to accommodate a pretty simple request, then I'm not willing to give them $40+ for two people to eat an excessively greasy lunch. We went to BrightStar instead, and got burgers of better quality for a much more reasonable price. Maybe Bolton's will get better in time, or they'll go the same way as almostevery other restaurant in this town.

I get the hype!!! Every time their food truck was around there was always a long line. Now they have an actual brick and mortar. 'There is a cult following for a reason' -Mike who we love and the other bar tender Sam incredible service from all. Best burger in the metro no funny. And the chicken tenders?!?! Lets go!! Every bite was unreal. I can't believe this is in our tiny town. They are about to blow up be careful y'all lol

We love Boltons! They're delicious and pretty consistent! Everyone is always attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is so chill and the food is always on point! My only complaint is that they started cutting down on their fries portion. They used to give a nice amount and recently they've cut down on the portions. I hope they don't get worse.

Excellent smash burger and fries. Nice find here in Mt Holly. Would recommend this place to anyone

This place used to be a food truck and is now at a location in Mount Holly. The short version is that this is instantly the best place to eat in Mount Holly. I have three kids and my wife that ate dinner so five total and our total bill was $64 and change after I left a 20% tip. We did all drink water. This restaurant is going to do awesome in Mount Holly because of this one fact. I'll start with a negative the only thing that we ate that we didn't think was fantastic. It wasn't bad, but just meh, was the pasta salad. My wife said it was kind of like every other pasta salad. Aside from that, we ate the chicken tenders, which are a full chicken breast btw so 2 is enough for one person. We also ate the burgers, which were.... Just amazing. I always hear people talk about how good burgers are at places and I try them and think "they're not that great." But these really are great, like I don't think there's anything like them in 100 miles...as in, WOW, that burger is Good! The fries were seasoned and tasted fantastic. The onion rings were spot on. The tenders were also incredible. I can't wait to try a hotdog at some point. Just AWESOME food. They had some things on the menu like fries with pimento cheese on top of them and other kinds of things like that, that looked fun. The sides are al a cart. Most are pretty shareable. When you come in, you have to order at the front and then find a seat. They bring you your food out, but you don't have a waiter. I would recommend looking at the menu before you come to make the first part faster. If I could wish one thing different about this restaurant, it would just be that it was bigger. It's such a great restaurant that people are in it all the time. We found a seat pretty quickly on Saturday at lunch about 1245. But it's a lot of tables in one space. It also has a full bar that has seating as well. Would be a great place to have dinner and a drink with friends. So glad this place is in Mount Holly. I know they're gonna do well cause they really are just awesome here.

Food service. Cleanest. Customer service...could talk to your friends with out the LOUD so call music so many places seem to think they need...

Great new burger joint/bar! From food truck to prospering restaurant. Boltons's is the creme de la creme, the cats meow, the bee's knees! I'd go 6 out of 5 stars if it let me. Definitely come support Bolton's!!! I recommend the Brekky Burger (a little runny) with onion rings and a Sundrop

Food was good - we had the mushroom smash-burger, the Caesar salad and the tenders. The flavors were great! The bartender was attentive and checked in with us multiple times. Loved the fact that Bolton's has a bar! A hip place for Mr. Holly!

Food was pretty good. Bartender was really sweet. But owner I think, young guy with muscle T on came around while we were still eating and asked if we wanted another beer? We said no and he immediately closed the ticket and stood there until we paid!! When you spend $50 for lunch I do NOT expect to rushed out while still eating because I will not order anything else. Noticed he did it to the couple next to us as well... Don't think we will be back...too bad was pretty good. He ended up ruining the whole experience.

amazing food and fair prices! definitely worth the stop when near Mt Holly. Burgers had a classic flavor and the crinkle fries with a what seemed homemade ranch were delish.

Went here while visiting our daughter for Christmas. Wow what a great place. Beautifully decorated and the staff were all so incredibly nice. The smash burgers and potato salad, fries and soup were all delicious. Try this place if you're in the area.

I have been to Boltons 2 times. First time I ordered a cheeseburger, onion rings and pasta salad. ALL were very delicious. I love the way the burgers are cooked. My SIL was with me. She ordered a burger with fries. The fries were piping hot and fresh (plenty for 2 people to share). She enjoyed her meal too. Second visit I ordered a hotdog and asked for a little bit of cheese on the chili. I asked the waitress about it and she offered to take it and have it remade. She also offered me a small cup of cheese. I was totally ok with how it was. The hotdog was delicious !!! A bit later, a lady (perhaps the owner) came out and offered to make me another hotdog. She said the person taking the order accidentally tapped extra chili instead of cheese. I told her it was great just the way it was. (By then I had almost finished it ) Services was OUTSTANDING. Price was good - Less than Five Guys. The restaurant is SMALL. I definitely recommend eating at Bolton's!

Burgers are always on point! Seasoned fries and bacon cheese fries are recommended. The owners have pride in their establishment. I am a weekly customer!

Easily one of the best burgers I've had in my life. Hot and juicy. Service is top notch without being pushy which is the sweet spot. The restaurant is clean and modern. Will for sure make the trip back.

Very busy even at 2pm, but they got through the line quickly food took a second but was worth the wait. Yummy pimento fries! The burgers is thin but greatly seasoned and the best bun! Chill vibe inside with lots of beer on tap and good music!

The Sweet Caroline burger is the burger of my dreams. Perfect slaw, perfect chili...perfect burger!!!

Fantastic made to order smash burgers at a price that's hard to beat. My new favorite spot for a burger.

So delicious! Always made fresh, all fresh ingredients. Homemade items, very good. Have tried burgers and chili fries, so good.

This place is absolutely amazing!! Great food!!! It's definitely worth it!!! They started out in a food truck and now they are in a sit down restaurant!

Great space, perfect burgers! Great addition to the downtown Mt. Holly area! Prices are a steal now a days

My boyfriend and I were grabbing drinks at The Summit and Bolton's was there that day. We looked up their menu and were sold on the smash burgers. When I thought I'd made up my mind, I saw that they were offering chili cheese dogs, which I'd been craving for months prior. I was seriously conflicted and I asked the owners to essentially make up my mind for me. They ended up giving me both and they were equally as good! My boyfriend and I were both incredibly satisfied with everything we got + they included a "Lifesaver" mint candy, which I thought was the cutest.

My wife and I saw these guys, Bolton's, at the Mount. Holly Springfest last weekend. It was a little later in the afternoon, when I saw a couple of Mt Holly police officers standing nearby. One of the officers was looking to see what was left on the menu (several items were sold out). I asked the officer if they were good...she said, "oh yeah the best." . . .Man, I'm glad we stood in line and ordered. . . but we were warned the burgers were going fast. Jenny, an owner, taking orders, announced to the line, we have only 11 burgers left. It was worth the wait. After ordering you get a 'beeper' to alert you when your order is ready. Their smash burgers are delicious, and their onion rings are the best I've ever eaten. The onion rings are perfectly cooked. They have tasty course-cut coleslaw also. We were told the coleslaw is just mayo, Dukes of course, vinegar, salt, and pepper. I still think there's some other secret ingredient. Everything that was available to try was really good. I'm looking forward to trying Bad Nana's Chili and other items soon. Really nice folks running the food truck too.