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| - I'll have to be in agreement with most of the other reviews posted here about Freddy's. Middling, nothing truly outstanding. They are definitely taking a page direct from the Steak N Shake enterprise, almost a direct clone.
We had lunch there on Saturday morning. As with practically any restaurant in their Concord Mills general location, the store was relatively busy. The counter service as we ordered and picked up our selections was good. The dining area was spacious and clean, with a faux 1940s decor.
We both had the #5 special, a double patty-melt with fries and drink. Our food was cooked to order and delivered in a very reasonable amount of time.
Both in agreement, the sandwich was good. However, to call it a double is a misnomer. As others have mentioned, these patties are hammered so thin that a double may possibly equal 1 normal burger patty. I'm sure the crispness of the thin patty edges is a signature to Freddy's.
The fries are very very thin, almost reminding one of fresh cut potato sticks (like the out of the can type). They were good, but just not very filling.
When our meal was finished, we decided to try some of their signature frozen custard. As the line at the counter was very long now, we decided to just go through the empty drive thru to order. This was where our visit went slightly awry.
It took four attempts to order two frozen custard cones, even with very clear explanations of each being given. And on pick up, one was still wrong.
Will I return to Freddy's? Yes, for at least for one more visit. I noted while there a Chicago Dog listed on the menu, and with a Vienna Beef wiener advertised. As these are not easy to find in the Charlotte area, I do want to try one.
Concluding:
Freddy's is OK visit, but one that I would not necessarily go out of my way to select. Perhaps others will be more impressed. This location is in too competitive of a market to be uninspiring. Good luck!
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