For a long time, we were under the impression that there weren’t any options at Hwy 55 for Nikki. I had scanned the menu and it didn’t look like they had anything she could eat. After going to a location in Florence, SC, we were pleased to find some options.
If you’re unfamiliar with Hwy 55, the restaurant serves fresh food and cooks it in an open-grill in view of customers. It started in 1991 in a small town in North Carolina under the name Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers. It has grown to more than 130 locations across 15 states (with 90 in NC alone).
They have retro decorations that transport you back in time. The kids food is served in (cardboard) classic cars.
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Hwy 55 offers made-to-order salads, hot dogs, and build-your-own hamburgers. The location we were at cooks their food in vegetable oil (which contains soy). They grill their meat without using oil, so the hamburgers should be safe to eat for those with certain food sensitivities (as always, make sure you ask questions related to your specific needs). Hwy 55 doesn’t have gluten-free buns, but some locations may offer lettuce buns.
Nikki ordered the Andy Size (regular sized) double burger with bacon. Sadly, there were no sides that she could have since the fries and tots are cooked in vegetable oil.
***NSFDC***
(Not Safe for the Dietary Conscious)
If you don’t want to see the options you can’t have, please scroll now. I’ll wait.
I opted for the Shrimp Burger, which I thought was shrimp on top of a burger. I was incorrect. Its shrimp and slaw on a hamburger bun. Since I’m not a fan of slaw, I ordered mine without. Even with it being shrimp on a bun, it was still really good. The tots were perfect; not overcooked at all. BTW, their tea was excellent.
As famous as they are for their burgers, Hwy 55’s shakes are also really popular. They also have frozen custard, floats, and sundaes. I had a peanut butter cookie dough milkshake and it was delicious.
Even though she didn’t have many options, Nikki still thought the burger had a good flavor. It’s always nice to have new places to go to, especially when traveling.
If you liked this review, you might want to check out Red Robin, Wahlburgers, Which Wich? , and Golden Corral.
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The food looks amazing and I love the shrimp burger, hope to try it too.
The shrimp burger was yummy!
The place for me! I love this place infinitely, its design and of course what it offers!
Isn’t it great? We were glad to finally try it. It was so good!
I love highway 55. We’ve been to the one in Gastonia NC. I’m glad they have gluten free options. Everything is darn yummy and a great atmosphere.
It really is yummy, so I’m glad she can experience it too.
Wow, this food looks to die for and I love the vintage decor of the diner itself. I spy so much bacon and that’s exactly what I enjoy!
You can never go wrong with bacon! 😀
My MIL has celiac and its hard for her to find places to eat a lot of times when we travel. This is great.
We definitely understand! Although my sister’s is food sensitivities, we know it’s even harder for those with Celiac.
It is so wonderful that hwy-55 caters to those with food sensitivities, so everyone can go out and have a good time without worrying about their food
It is! We went with a big group of people, so it was nice that everyone could find something.
It can be so difficult to find a place to eat when you have food allergies or sensitivities. I am allergic to gluten so I am always so happy to find gluten-free items on a menu. I’m glad you found something here.
The struggle is real! It’s nice to know, especially when traveling what places have options.
It’s great to know that there are options for people with food sensitivities! That is so important!
My sister is always glad to find new places to go to so that it doesn’t get repetitive.
I absolutely love all the decor and detail in this restaurant; and now I’m craving a burger!!!
The decor makes it even better. I got hungry writing about it! lol
I live in NC and have never heard of this place! (Granted, I’ve only been here for 2 years…but still!) I will have to look and see where the closest one is to me. Thanks for sharing!
They seem to be spread out among smaller cities, but there are a ton of them here! I hope you can find one near you.