Ace No. 3

Ace No. 3 is the 1970s themed burger stand in Belmont Village, with smashed patties, crisp fries and boozy milkshakes. Additional locations sit in Myers Park and at Concord Mills. The Belmont original has a small dining area, a game corner, window seating and a side patio, which gives it more room than most smash burger shops.

What to know

• The Ace burger is two patties with American cheese and comeback sauce.
• The fries appear on every best in Charlotte list.
• Boozy milkshakes are a real part of the menu.
• The game corner keeps children occupied.