I took an out-of-town friend to the Penguin in May for lunch. They have legit burgers, but definitely fast food-esque. We did get the fried pickles, and although I'm not a fried pickles fan, they are good.
Likes: Decent burgers when you're in a mood for fast food, the food came out really quickly and we didnt have to wait for a table.
Dislikes: It doesnt really have a divey atmosphere, it more feels like they're trying to hard to be divey. I got pimento cheese on my burger (usually one of my favorite burger toppings) but it was just so-so. I know I'm a Southern girl who is picky about her pimento cheese, but I had higher expectations.
Take it or leave it: I'm glad I went once, but I wouldnt go out of my way to go back if I were passing through Charlotte.