**UPDATE 1/10/19**
If you’re in town for a Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Knights, or Charlotte Hornets game, but don’t want to eat in Uptown, head a couple miles over to Central Avenue. In the heart of the trendy, but still cool Plaza-Midwood neighborhood, you’ll find a variety of restaurants. One restaurant that I recommend is Kickstand Burger Bar. It shares a parking lot and waiting area with La Unica, so parking can be a little tight depending on the time you go. It’s worth it.
The bar is in the middle of the restaurant, surrounded by booths. Just past the bar, you’ll find a few more booths along with tables in the middle. There are TVs lining the walls. The booths at the front of the restaurant have personal mini TVs. There’s also a large jukebox by the kitchen doors. Much like the rest of Plaza-Midwood, the restaurant has a very laid back vibe. The staff is friendly and attentive.
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Gluten-free options can be found on the menu. Menu items sans soy are harder to come by. My dad took Nikki & I to Kickstand for Nikki’s birthday dinner. After discussing menu items with the waitress, Nikki selected a grilled chicken sandwich with salad. Shortly after placing the order, the manager came to our table & informed us that the waitress was mistaken about the chicken being soy-free. The chicken was marinated in oil that contained soy. The chicken is marinated in the soy in the mornings, so unfortunately they didn’t have any chicken not marinated with soy.
The manager offered Nikki a vegan or turkey burger. Nikki chose a regular burger with lettuce & a gluten-free bun. Though my dad suggested just using water as dressing, Nikki opted for balsamic dressing on her side salad.
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This is your last warn- you’re looking aren’t you? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I built my own burger (bacon cheeseburger with pickles; it came with a dill pickle. One can never have too many pickles.) and had tater tots. Always get the tots.
My dad tried their Beer Can Burger special. It changes weekly. This burger had chicken, cheese, and bacon. It was lit. He also had the tots.
The food tastes even better than the pictures look! Make sure to stop by Kickstand whenever you’re in Charlotte!
If you like this, you might be interested in what to order at: Smashburger , Texas Roadhouse, Golden Corral, and Cracker Barrel.
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Yum!! My choice would totally be what your dad had – the beer can burger. It’s good to learn about good restaurants and have recommendations on what to order because when the hunger kicks my head just goes blind and I end up going to the same place every time.
He let me try his burger & it was good! It is very easy to get stuck in a routine and go to places close by or where you already know what to order. It happens to us all the time.
The burger indeed does look delicious! I could eat it straight away. The first burger however does look very sad… I hope it tasted much better than it looks.
My burger was very good! LOL my sister’s did look a little sad, but she said it was really good. Most restaurants with gluten-free buns are gross, but she said this one was really good & she wishes all restaurants would offer that brand!
I think burgers might be one my fav food. Just so good. This one looks delicious! I mean, not on the first pictures but afterwards ahah. Too bad I don’t live close to that burger bar coz I think i’d spend a lot of time there
My sister swears her burger was good, even if it looks a little sad with just lettuce. lol
There’s nothing liker a good ol’ burger! I love that we can mostly do every type of food and turn it gluten-free.
I agree! And most of them taste just as good if not better than the original.
My husband and I love places like the Kickstand Burger Bar. If we’re ever lucky enough to go, I know we’d order a turkey burger (for her) and horseradish steak bread (for him) x
Those sound like good choices! I hope that you do have a chance to go sometime!
This looks so good. It’s nice to see gluten free menu in restuarants.
It’s been very helpful to have more and more restaurants have gluten-free options.
Yummy this looks amazing. I have not had good gluten free bread.
My sister has discovered that some gluten-free breads are not very good, so she’s always happy to find the ones that are. If only they sold the restaurant buns in stores! lol
Good to know that there are Gluten-Free options. Travelers will really love this. They might be best friends because of the benefits this burger has for them.
It can be difficult for travelers with dietary restrictions, so I want to be a resource for them. 🙂
The place looks amazing, menu has loads of option. My choice would be something vegan. Normally fast joint have very limited choice forvegan and vegetarian.
You’re right. It’s hard to find options for everyone whether they’re gluten- or soy-free or vegan/vegetarian. The good news is more & more places are trying to become more accommodating. 🙂
This actually looks yummy. It’s nice to see gluten free menu in restuarants.
It’s very nice to see. And we’ve been discovering that many foods that are gluten/soy/dairy-free are actually really good! 🙂
I’m always appreciative of restaurants that cater to different dietary needs. More and more places should do so!
It certainly makes things easier & adds variety in options on where to eat. 🙂
This Burger looks so delicious. My husband will surely love this so i am going to do this for him.
That’s a great idea! Hope he likes it!
My husband I love places like the Kickstand Burger Bar! If wer’e ever lucky enough to go, I know we’ll be ordering the turkey burger (for her) and horseradish steak flatbread (for him) x
I’m usually not someone who visits a burger bar, but the quality of Kickstand looks good enough for me to try them! I won’t go for beef, so I’m glad there’s other alternatives!
I’ve haven’t had a hamburger (or even beef) in many many years. But, sometimes when I get a good smell of a freshly made burger (especially homemade/handmade) my mouth starts to water. The food looks really good. Thanks for sharing.
I’m sure you do get triggered even after not eating meat in so long. Luckily, they have some other options. Thanks for the feedback!
This restaurant is great since it cater to people with specific diet. Thanks for sharing it.
It was a great restaurant. Unfortunately, they went out of business last year. Hopefully, more restaurants will offer options for other diets.