Penguin Drive-In

(Vegetarian Restaurant)

1921 Commonwealth Ave

Charlotte, NC 28205

(704) 375-6959

Several great (and inexpensive) vegetarian options: • Tofu hot dog • Vegetarian chili • Black-bean hummus • Black-bean burger (which they also fry for

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20 Comments about Penguin Drive-In

"A classic Charlotte joint. Great burgers, fried pickles and even delicious black bean hummus! Reasonably priced and always busy. If only this place ha" - citysearch.com

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"Best fried pickles I've ever had. The place is great, the ranch dressing perfect. which makes greasy food better. Best place to go after a night of " - citysearch.com

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"Best Hushpuppies i have ever had. Best fried Pickles I have ever had. Burgers are AAAMAZING (I like carolina style the best). Really cool atmosphere. " - urbanspoon.com

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"Great food, Great atmosphere though I dont think it's for everyone. When we went it was packed. Had to wait for about 15-20 min to be seated for lunch" - tripadvisor.com

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"I love this place! I am a local and we go here at least once every couple of weeks for the sweet potato fries, fried pickles, penguin fingers, pimento" - tripadvisor.com

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"If you are looking for a fun place to go for an after work drink, the Penguin is the place to go. They have awesome burgers and french fries and many " - insiderpages.com

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"I've lived in Charlotte for almost 14 years and this is my first trip to The Penguin. It was well worth the 45 minute wait at lunch time over the week" - tripadvisor.com

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"I've traveled all over the world and this is by far the best burger i've had and i gave up meat but for this place i'll suffer the next day Pros: " - citysearch.com

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"Just would like to know who or what voted this place to be the "#1 burger in the nation"? I sure can't find any references anywhere that sta" - citysearch.com

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"Maybe there should be several categories of ratings for restaurants. The Penguin is a divine greasy spoon but it shouldn't be compared to a restaurant" - tripadvisor.com

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"Smaller than expected so you have to wait for a table. Food is good....okay for kids...loud environment with patrons at tables, waiting, and jukebox g" - tripadvisor.com

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"Some say there are better burgers in Charlotte, but I have not yet found one. At the Penguin they cook according to NC doneness laws (I guess they don" - urbanspoon.com

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