I thought the burgers were a bit expensive for the amount provided. My burger ended up falling apart due to the lettuce being slippery, making the eating experience not that fun. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Emily Joyce
Burger was ok. Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic, Crinkle Cut Fries
jamie reavis
Great spot. Unique food and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobo Chili Cheeseburger, Crinkle Cut Fries
Scott Coble
Stopped here for lunch on a warm day and got to sit outside - what a nice time. The burgers and fries here are delicious.
Juicy burger worth the wait. I would love to visit again when down for a tasty fresh burger in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Foster
Maybe the BEST Hamburger I've ever had. I ordered the chili cheeseburger. Excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobo Chili Cheeseburger
Dmitry Fridman
This place is totally worth visiting- it serves great burgers with lots of flavor and taste, it's inexpensive and has a terrific
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobo Chili Cheeseburger
Jasmin Wagner
Burger was okay. Meat wasn’t too flavorful. Nice outdoor seating though!
Ethan Aliff
Delicious and friendly staff! Sanitation rating is 100 too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger and Fries
Cait Gorevin
I went here a few years ago and I loved their burger and the chocolate shake. Today, I went back and things have significantly changed. There's no way my burger was cooked to order--the runner dropped it off at my table about a minute after I'd say down--and the milkshake had been pre-made and pulled from a cooler, which made it a bit more difficult to drink. That, however, wasn't the problem; the problem is that it's a few hours after my visit and I am really, really sick. Since this was the only thing I ate today and since I got sick so quickly after eating there, I'm pretty concerned it's food poisoning and I'm worried it came from my ready-too-quickly-to-be-fresh burger. I'm not trying to be ugly, I'm just trying to make the business aware. I'd still go back to Al's in the future for the chocolate milkshake (hard to drink or not, it's still delicious) and the tater tots.
One of the many great places in Chapel Hill, but there's a reason I come here almost every time I visit the area. Great service, the burgers are delicious, fries are perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the dipping sauces are dangerously good. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kenny J, Large Fries
Riley Pfeiffer
I had this burger for the first time 7 years ago when I toured UNC. It blew my mind, and every burger I had afterward was tainted by the immaculate memory of the classic cheeseburger I ate at Al’s burger shack. This burger made me want to go to UNC more than their admissions department. However, fate had other plans. I ultimately attended another university, but thought of this burger semi annually, primarily in my dreams during times of deep slumber. I had visions of the warm, succulent bun pressed against my lips and flavors only known to the lord above.Fast forward 6 years, I found myself in the area again. The burger was calling my name from miles away, and I had to obey. To put the burger to the test, I ate a full meal before heading to Al’s, in a mislead perception that the burger was only so delicious since I was ravenous. Al’s stood up to the test, and blew my mind once more.I just ate at Al’s for the third time in my life, and it may be my happy place. No other burger compares, and please eat here for a life-changing, semi religious experience.Oh also the service is good.-yours truly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic
Elmleef
Great place for burgers! Stop by here on walks downtown with the family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sean's Bacon Cheeseburger
Alvina Waseem
I got a take out burger from this place and it was pretty enjoyable. I also tried all three sides (tater tots, fries, and sweet potato fries), but I think I'll only get the tater tots next time. Food was a fair price and the workers were kind. I like that there are so many sauces to choose from, but I enjoyed the house sauce the best. I will come again next time I'm craving a burger.
I thought the burgers were a bit expensive for the amount provided. My burger ended up falling apart due to the lettuce being slippery, making the eating experience not that fun. Service was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Burger was ok. Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic, Crinkle Cut Fries
Great spot. Unique food and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobo Chili Cheeseburger, Crinkle Cut Fries
Stopped here for lunch on a warm day and got to sit outside - what a nice time. The burgers and fries here are delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sean's Bacon Cheeseburger, Classic
Juicy burger worth the wait. I would love to visit again when down for a tasty fresh burger in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the BEST Hamburger I've ever had. I ordered the chili cheeseburger. Excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobo Chili Cheeseburger
This place is totally worth visiting- it serves great burgers with lots of flavor and taste, it's inexpensive and has a terrific
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobo Chili Cheeseburger
Burger was okay. Meat wasn’t too flavorful. Nice outdoor seating though!
Delicious and friendly staff! Sanitation rating is 100 too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic Burger and Fries
I went here a few years ago and I loved their burger and the chocolate shake. Today, I went back and things have significantly changed. There's no way my burger was cooked to order--the runner dropped it off at my table about a minute after I'd say down--and the milkshake had been pre-made and pulled from a cooler, which made it a bit more difficult to drink. That, however, wasn't the problem; the problem is that it's a few hours after my visit and I am really, really sick. Since this was the only thing I ate today and since I got sick so quickly after eating there, I'm pretty concerned it's food poisoning and I'm worried it came from my ready-too-quickly-to-be-fresh burger. I'm not trying to be ugly, I'm just trying to make the business aware. I'd still go back to Al's in the future for the chocolate milkshake (hard to drink or not, it's still delicious) and the tater tots.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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One of the many great places in Chapel Hill, but there's a reason I come here almost every time I visit the area. Great service, the burgers are delicious, fries are perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the dipping sauces are dangerously good. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kenny J, Large Fries
I had this burger for the first time 7 years ago when I toured UNC. It blew my mind, and every burger I had afterward was tainted by the immaculate memory of the classic cheeseburger I ate at Al’s burger shack. This burger made me want to go to UNC more than their admissions department. However, fate had other plans. I ultimately attended another university, but thought of this burger semi annually, primarily in my dreams during times of deep slumber. I had visions of the warm, succulent bun pressed against my lips and flavors only known to the lord above.Fast forward 6 years, I found myself in the area again. The burger was calling my name from miles away, and I had to obey. To put the burger to the test, I ate a full meal before heading to Al’s, in a mislead perception that the burger was only so delicious since I was ravenous. Al’s stood up to the test, and blew my mind once more.I just ate at Al’s for the third time in my life, and it may be my happy place. No other burger compares, and please eat here for a life-changing, semi religious experience.Oh also the service is good.-yours truly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Classic
Great place for burgers! Stop by here on walks downtown with the family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sean's Bacon Cheeseburger
I got a take out burger from this place and it was pretty enjoyable. I also tried all three sides (tater tots, fries, and sweet potato fries), but I think I'll only get the tater tots next time. Food was a fair price and the workers were kind. I like that there are so many sauces to choose from, but I enjoyed the house sauce the best. I will come again next time I'm craving a burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Build a Burger
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5