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Penguin Drive-in

4.4

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1921 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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unionturf 
19 years ago

Great!! – Love the burgers, onion rings, and hot dogs. The burgers are HUGE so be prepaired. 

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19 years ago

Great place for a burger and a beer 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 other choices including appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. They offer a full bar, so wheter you want a martini or a beer, they have it. The staff is friendly and the service is great. It is a place you can go alone or with a group of people and always have a good time. 

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19 years ago

THE BEST IN CHARLOTTE! – This place ia absolutley the best for burgers and dogs and they also make a great mixed drink. This is the only place my husband and I go now to get a great burger or Winky Dinky Dod. 

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20 years ago

MmmMmm Good – Great Food, Great Service, Cheaaap! Try the Winky-Dinky, Full Blown Hemi, and the Pork Chop Sandwich. Mmm Mmm Good! 

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crowebang 
20 years ago

over. – The Penguin as we knew it for the last ten years has died. The owners....Brian and Jimmy, at the end of that ten year lease were given an offer they had to refuse. Lisa Ballentine and Martin Sprock...(along with John Nichols...who was the leasing agent to begin with) wanted 51% of the business or they would not re lease the building. Having already begun restorations on the Diamond, Brian, Jimmy, (and the staff of around 20 people who all went on unemployment) turned they're backs on what they built themselves from a... read more

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madbison 
21 years ago

No other way to put it. From the "Full Blown Hemi" giant burger to the banana pudding, outstanding!!! The Penguin is kinda small so get there early but even if you have to wait it's worth it (to you palate and your wallet). The wait staff and owners are top notch and you never know who you might see in there. Business folks, bikers, goth, punk, parents with their kids, and anything in between,and everybody gets along. If you haven't been to The Penguin, what are you waiting for!! It's a Charlotte landmark in the making..OUTS... read more

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21 years ago

The Place – This place has great burgers and the best jukebox that I have ever seen -as for the atmosphere, you have be there to understand!!! 

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wickd_sis 
22 years ago

Great things come in Small Packages – The Penguin is the best! Their food is wonderful! The staff is friendly and knows how to treat people. Even the cooks are cool. I love this place. 

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lipstick_like 
22 years ago

good place – the food is cheap and delicious. the waitstaff are amazing and super genuine. 

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How is Penguin Drive-in rated?

Penguin Drive-in has a 4.4 star rating with 55 reviews. 

When is Penguin Drive-in open?

Penguin Drive-in is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m. 

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