We were really excited to be visiting Charlotte after seeing this place on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." My hubby and I are both eastern transplants that now live in Utah so we get really excited for real Southern BBQ when we come back to visit.
Pros: This place is old! I loved that they are still using the original ordering system. It was fun imagining what this place must have been in it's heyday. Also, there's a big menu so everyone will find something they like. The fried chicken dipped in barbecue sauce was amazing! I will go back there just for that dish.
Cons: Cash only! We had to use their ATM machine in order to pay for our meal. That means getting out of your car to go inside at a drive-up place. Some "retro" stuff isn't so cute, like not taking credit cards. Also, the guy who delivered our food to the car basically asked for a tip which I thought was quite rude. Also, a bit of a sketchy neighborhood. The pork bbq was so-so and the hush puppies were too greasy, like they tried to cook too many in the fryer at one time. The french fries were blah.
Final note: go for the fried chicken but go elsewhere for your 'cue fix.