Harriet’s Hamburgers

Harriet’s Hamburgers is the smash burger stall inside Optimist Hall, with a short, nostalgic menu of burgers and fries and not much else. Two thin patties go on a brioche bun with pickles, red onions and a simple sauce, with white American cheese if you want it. It is the stall people who live nearby order from most often.

What to know

• Fries come with garlic aioli.
• A lot of Charlotte children learned to like a cheeseburger here.
• Optimist Hall means the rest of the table has options.
• The menu is short on purpose.