The Penguin Drive-In Menu

1531 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Lunch Combo - Weekdays 11A - 3P

    • LUNCH COMBO

      Any burger, sub, sandwhich, po boy or 2 hot dogs w. seasoned french fries or a caesar salad and a soft drink or iced tea
      $14.99
  • BURGERS w/ House Chips

    • American Classic Burger

      “LOVE AMERICA STYLE” AMERICAN CLASSIC tomatoes, american cheese, pickles, shredded lettuce
      $12.99
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      “TOMMY BOY” BUTTERMILK BACON CHEESEBURGER buttermilk fried bacon, aged cheddar cheese, queso, mayo, pickles, shredded lettuce
      $12.99
    • French Dip Burger

      “HIKE THE BALL NUT JOB” FRENCH DIP BURGER horseradish aioli, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, au jus
      $12.99
    • Chili Burger, Southern Style

      “SPROCKEFELLER” CHILI BURGER, SOUTHERN STYLE homeade chili, cole slaw, american cheese, onions, mustard, shredded lettuce
      $12.99
    • Super Smashed Burger

      “KICK HIS ASS SEABASS” SUPER SMASHED BURGER two smashes patties, lettuce, pickles, american cheese,smash sauce, caramelized onion
      $12.99
    • Shopped Steak Burger

      “NO BUNS” CHOPPED STEAK certified angus hamburger steak, grilled onions & mushrooms, homemade southern gravy w/ cole slaw
      $12.99
  • APPETIZERS

    • Fried Pickles

      served with homemade buttermilk ranch
      $6.99
    • Chicken Tenders

      lightly dusted, queso dipping sauce
      $7.99
    • Jumbo Crispy Chicken Wings

      5 jumbo dry rub wings with homemade ranch
      $7.99
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders

      crispy-tender white meat with homemade buttermilk ranch (hot or super hot)
      $7.99
    • Bangkok Shrimp

      tossed in bang bang style sauce, julienne carrots with avocado in lettuce cups
      $9.99
    • French Fries

      served with Heinz ketchup
      $3.99
    • Fried Green Tomato Stack

      homemade red pepper jam, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, sweet basil vinaigrette, pistachios
      $8.99
  • BIG CHOPPED SALADS

    • Caesar Parmesan

      romaine, croutons, cracked pepper, homemade vegan caesar dressing
      $9.99
    • Shrimp And Avocado Salad

      romaine and greens w/ champange vinaigrette, seasoned grilled shrimp, tortilla strips, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, black pepper
      $15.99
  • TOASTED SUB ROLLS

    • Philly Cheesesteak

      certified black angus sirloin, homemade queso, mushrooms, caramelized onions, on a sub roll served with au jus
      $12.99
    • Turkey-Bacon-Avocado Club

      smoked turkey, nueske bacon, avocado, tomato, american cheese, mayo, shredded lettuce on a sub roll
      $12.99
    • Big Fish Sub

      crispy fried cod, cole slaw, sesame seed bun, chipotle remoulade, tomato, pickles, lettuce
      $11.99
    • Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

      3 chicken tenders, sesame seed bun, pickles, cole slaw, american cheese (nashville hot or super hot)
      $12.99
    • Shrimp Po' Boy

      cole slaw, toasted sub roll, chiptole remoulade, tomato, pickles and shredded lettuce
      $12.99
    • Chicken CLT Sandwich

      shredded lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickles on a sesame seed bun
      $12.99
  • PENGUINS WORLD FAMOUS

    • Winky Dinky Dog

      hot dog with homemade chili, claw, mustard, onions
      $5.99
    • Chicken & Waffles

      belgium waffle, chicken tender choice of crispy golden chicken or nashville hot
      $10.99
  • SOMETHING SWEET

    • Milkshakes

      vanilla, chocolate or strawberry with whip cream and a cherry on top
      $6.99
    • Sundae

      two scoops of vanilla, hot fudge, heath bar, whipped cream and a cherry on top
      $6.99
    • Rootbeer Float

      local root beer with two-scoops of vanilla bean ice cream
      $5.99
  • Beverages

    • Coke Products

      $2.95
    • Iced Tea

      $2.95
  • Signature Cocktails

    • Spiked Milkshake

      "JIM SPIKED" MILK SHAKE vanilla ice cream, jim beam, godiva liqueur, caramel
      $12.99
    • Spicy Margarita

      ST ELMOS FIRE “SPICY MARGARITA” lunazul tequila, house jalapeno simple, lime, pineapple, agave, bitters, tajin
      $11.99
    • Mexicali Mule

      "MEXICALI" MULE 1800 tequila, lemon, lime, pineapple jalapeno, ginger beer
      $11.99
    • Spiked Dragon Latte

      SPIKED DRAGON LATTE espresso, vanilla vodka, fireball, pumpkin pie spice, caramel
      $11.99
    • Apple Caramel Sucker

      APPLE CARAMEL "SUCKER!" crown apple, honey crisp apple cider,caramel for garnish
      $10.99
    • Espresso Martini

      fresh pulled espresso, vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur
      $11.99
  • Classic Cocktails

    • Hanky Panky

      bombay gin, sweet vermouth, cointreau, lilet luxardo
      $11.99
    • Harvey... What's A Wallbanger

      stoli-orange, lilet, OJ, pineapple, grandmariner floater
      $10.99
    • Hows My Tie?

      dark gum, light rum, cointreau, rumchata, pineapple, line
      $12.99
    • Pink Squirrel 2.0

      amaretto, creme de cocoa, pama, cream, ice cream floater
      $12.99
  • Mocktails

    • Strawberry Jalapeno Lemonade

      jalapeno, strawberries, lemon juice, pineapple, topped with sprite
      $5.99
    • Blackberry Ginger Smash

      blackberries, lemon juice, ginger, orange juice topped with ginger beer
      $5.99
    • Cherry Lemonade

      lime, grenadine, honey
      $5.99
  • Beer (Draft, Bottles & Cans)

    • On Tap

      The Penguin, The Big O (Sugar Creek), Goose Island, Devil's Logic (Komunity), Sierra Nevada, Long Board
    • Bottles

      Bud Light, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Corona, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Amstel Lite, Windy Hill Cider
  • Wine

    • Sparkling

      Brut
    • White

      Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio
    • Red

      Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend Malbec Pinot Noir

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