It’s back! The Penguin Drive-In reopens with a new location in Charlotte
The restaurant closed in 2014. Now, it’s calling Dilworth home.
The restaurant originally opened its doors in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood in 1954.
Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Penguin Drive-In originally opened its doors in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood in 1954.
It was a popular destination for food and entertainment, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the area until it closed in 2014.
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Now, The Penguin Drive-in is calling Dilworth home and the owners hope a new-age twist on an old-age establishment might be a perfect fit for the area.
The Penguin is open daily at 1531 East Blvd in Charlotte. The menu has wings, salads, and burgers as well as its famous fried pickles.
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