Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is a full-service gourmet burger chain founded in 2007 in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood by restaurateurs Frank Scibelli and Dennis Thompson. It has grown to dozens of locations across the Southeast and beyond, built on chef-driven burgers, build-your-own creations, giant chopped salads, and hand-spun shakes. The menu below comes from the restaurant’s official ordering storefront, with the store’s listed prices.
Quick Summary
- Signature dishes: Bad Ass Burger, Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids, Magic Mushroom Burger
- Cuisine: gourmet American burgers, sandwiches, salads, and shakes
- Founded: 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Known for: build-your-own burgers, buttermilk fried bacon, hand-spun shakes
- Good for: burger lovers, families, big appetites
Full Menu Lineup
Prices below are a snapshot from the restaurant’s official ordering storefront for one location. Each Bad Daddy’s location sets its own prices, so figures can vary by store.
Signature Burgers
Burgers come with a classic side, or upgrade to a premium side for a little more.
Chicken and Non-Burger Burgers
Non-burger burgers come with a classic side, or upgrade to a premium side for a little more.
Starters
Sides
Giant Chopped Salads
Shakes and Desserts
Seasonal Features
Featured items rotate with the seasons.
Kids Menu
Each kids meal comes with a choice of side and drink.
Family Packs
Beverages
Good to Know
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar began in 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and now runs dozens of full-service restaurants across the Southeast, Colorado, and beyond. Every burger is made to order from a proprietary blend of chuck and brisket, and the chain is known for its buttermilk fried bacon, housemade sauces, and build-your-own menu. Burgers come with a classic side, and you can upgrade to premium sides like truffle parmesan fries. Prices change from time to time and vary by location, so treat the figures above as a snapshot of the current storefront menu.
The Bad Ass Burger is the signature pick: two 5oz Angus beef patties with housemade American cheese, buttermilk fried bacon, horseradish mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickle. The storefront lists it at $21.50.
Yes. The Create Your Own Burger starts at $12.00 and gives you the full ingredient list to build from, plus a Create Your Own Non-Burger Burger option at $12.75 for chicken, turkey, or veggie builds.
No. Bad Daddy’s prices are merchant-set per location, so they vary by store. The prices on this page are a snapshot from the chain’s official ordering storefront for its Chattanooga, Tennessee location.
Yes. The Cantina Black Bean Burger ($12.88), Magic Mushroom Burger ($17.00), giant chopped salads, and sides like mac and cheese and truffle parmesan fries are all meat-free options.