A tour of uptown wouldn't be complete without stopping for some gut-busting fare from Green's Lunch. Swung in here today with some coworkers and I ordered a grilled cheese (add tomato...which makes it healthy), onion rings and a Coke. So all-American.
My compatriots ordered hot dogs. We got out of there for under $13. 3 people. Lunch. No joke.
At first glance, you realize this is a super divey place, with photos from the 80s, BOB award certificates and framed newspaper articles. It smells a little...you know, just how you'd expect.
Service is quick and they move people in and out pretty seamlessly. Apparently they're known for their hot dogs. I didn't partake, but if I were into eating animal...parts, I would have.
I hear the chili is stellar, and the onion rings were crispy and delicious. More of a smooth casing batter for the onion rings, and I saw that the fries were crinkle cut.
I mixed up a little of the Texas Pete (on every table) with ketchup and used it as my dipping sauce for the rings. Spot on.
A true Charlotte staple. Definitely stop by and grab lunch sometime soon! It's quick, cheap and seasoned with just the right nostalgia.