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Penguin

1921 Commonwealth Ave. (Thomas Ave.) Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone:
704-375-6959
Cuisine:
American (Traditional), Hamburgers
Neighborhood:
Plaza-Midwood

Penguin Stats

Meals Served:

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Reservations:

  • Not Taken

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Casual

Date Opened:

  • May 1954

Special Features:

  • Open Late
  • Takeout Available

Special Meals & Menus:

  • All Day Dining

Hours:

  • Mon: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Tues: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Wed: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Thurs: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Fri: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Sat: 11:00AM - 12:00AM
  • Sun: 12:00PM - 11:00PM

ZAGAT Ratings & Review

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92 Member Reviews for:
Penguin

  • 1-5 of 92

Reviewed by mswyvern on 09/23/2009.
Member since October 2003, Total Reviews: 69 (Charlotte, NC)

The food is delicious and there is always a line, all day, everyday...

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Reviewed by AerielH3651 on 04/28/2009.
Member since November 2008, Total Reviews: 9 (Charlotte, NC)

Love the burgers, chicken fingers and pickle chips. This was one of the first restaurants that convinced my husband and I that moving to Charlotte from the food lover's paradise of L.A. was going to work out after all.

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Reviewed by superweeze on 07/09/2008.
Member since February 2008, Total Reviews: 8 (Charlotte, NC)

I have always loved The Penguin. I will say that my favorite reason for going will always be the absolutely perfect Buffalo Wings and stringy Onion Rings. The wings are always plump, perfectly sauced and delicious. The service is what it is, but thats part of the fun. Love it.

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Reviewed by BillR3635 on 06/15/2008.
Member since June 2008, Total Reviews: 15 (Charlotte, NC)

Fried pickles are amazing. Great burgers. Only negative is they allow smoking and it's always very smokey inside, so I don't go there often.

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Reviewed by RebeccaL3095 on 06/14/2008.
Member since June 2008, Total Reviews: 15 (Female, 20s, Charlotte, NC)

Fried pickles and a PBR tallboy...heaven.

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