Dixie Grill & Grocery

It's been 55 years since I was here last so time for an update.
Back in the day, I lived in the Steele Creek neighborhood near one of the Seven Sisters, the Presby churches that were established in Meck County. The Steele Creek Presby building remains off Hiway 160 but the congregation has relocated.

The CLT airport has taken over this area. They adding longer runways and expanding the airport. Steele Creek neighborhood has come under 'eminent domain'.

This place is a legacy to those bygone days. In the same building and location over 70 years.

I stopped in today to get some lunch. I probably should have called it in because when I got there at 1230p the place was packed, no seats available and everyone picking-up 'to go' orders.

They are only open during the week and shut down the kitchen at 3p.
Very popular with all the area work crews and airport area workers.

Each day of the week they have a 'special' so today I got the cheeseburger that comes with a side and a beverage for $11.00 bucks.
It was real good, not amazing but 'real good' is legit.
The fries were real good too.
Menu is extensive and the prices are very reasonable for the food quality and portion size.

Fancy, no, gravel parking lot, yes, call in orders, yes, clean, yes, organized, YES! The phone didn't stop ringing when I was there.

In the parking lot was Duke Power work trucks, next to Pike work trucks and all kinds of construction work trucks.

It's a throw back place that has managed to survive in an area off I-485 that has exploded in growth over the years and next to CLT Airport that keeps on getting bigger as well as other support type business.

I'm not sure where the 'grocery' part comes in but they sell beers by the case and tall boy singles so maybe that's the grocery part.

Go check it out before it gets gone!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger

I showed up 30mine later than they told me to for my pickup order. Food was still warm and fantastic, as always. Highly recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best burger and best chicken sandwich $20 can buy.
I believe this is the best cheeseburger you can get anywhere, however they are $15. With a drink and fries you are at over $20.
Worth a try, but can't go here every day.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Love the people and the food. Bring back childhood memories...

The only reason I give this a three star is because the food is amazing but the customer service sucks and it’s the worst in Charlotte. They’re very nasty and rude with their customers.

You have to eat their once,and your hooked.

What a great little find this was. Philly burger and the homemade onion rings were amazing!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Philly Cheese, Burger

Just a good ma and pa place!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great place for a quick lunch. Great to support a small business.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Sandwich

This place is fire!!

Food: 5

Service: 5

A DELICIOUS hidden gem! Went for lunch around 1pm, and even though it was empty, we were greeted immediately, and the waitress was super friendly and efficient. This diner is a grocery store as well and had a few drink items as well as household goods to purchase. As expected, the food was amazing! We ordered a Philly double patty cheeseburger, crispy chicken sandwich, and a double chili dog. The fries were the best. Warm and crispy and never took a bite from a soggy fry. It does give a back in the day vibe, but when I tell you these spots are always the best, they truly are. We will definitely be back and try other things from their menu. It's definitely a great lunch spot. They have parking right in the front, I can see there being limited spaces during rush hour, but nothing bad that should deter you from coming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger, Fries

A DELICIOUS hidden gem! Went for lunch around 1pm, and even though it was empty, we were greeted immediately, and the waitress was super friendly and efficient. This diner is a grocery store as well and had a few drink items as well as household goods to purchase. As expected, the food was amazing! We ordered a Philly double patty cheeseburger, crispy chicken sandwich, and a double chili dog. The fries were the best. Warm and crispy and never took a bite from a soggy fry. It does give a back in the day vibe, but when I tell you these spots are always the best, they truly are. We will definitely be back and try other things from their menu. It's definitely a great lunch spot. They have parking right in the front, I can see there being limited spaces during rush hour, but nothing bad that should deter you from coming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Double Cheeseburger, Fries

What a gem.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger

Very polite and respectful and understood situation. You guys rock. And loved the food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Cheeseburger

Quick Small shop for some good burgers. Very clean and straightforward. Gets bust during lunch rush.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4