B+

Case file · Downtown · diner

Burger review · ranked 9 of 59 in the Greater Wilmington field office

On Thyme Restaurant

918 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Details verified in the field · Sep 2026

Food-truck-turned-Castle-Street Southern restaurant that tops Stacker's diner-rated Wilmington burger list.

The Burger

Appearance
9.7/10
Bun
9/10
Meat
7.7/10
Cheese
8.7/10
Toppings
9/10
Sauce
8/10
Value
9.7/10

The Spot

Service
9.3/10
Atmosphere
10/10
The Experience
9.7/10

Inspection Log

Inspection reports are the personal opinions of the individual inspector who filed them — not statements of fact, and nothing to do with any health department.

  • B

    Agent 1909 · The Castle St Burger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-09-18 · 86.3 / 100 · amended Sep 19

    The Castle St Burger evidence photo
    Bun 10Meat 7Value 9Cheese 8Sauce 7Service 10Toppings 7Appearance 10Atmosphere 10Experience 10

    “As far as Slutty little burgers go. I’d put this on the list of good but not amazing. The appearance was immaculate. But the flavor didn’t quite hit for me. The meat was thin like a MCD burger. But like better. The toppings were plenty and the sauce was saucy (I’d say a comeback / Mack sauce). The bacon was unnecessary for me. I do like this place a lot. But I don’t think I’d get the burger again. I’d get literally anything else because the rest of the menu looks godly.”

  • A

    Agent 7334 · Castle Street Burger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-09-18 · 93.6 / 100

    Castle Street Burger evidence photo
    Bun 9Meat 9Value 10Cheese 9Sauce 9Service 9Toppings 10Appearance 9Atmosphere 10Experience 10

    “Burger was really delicious. I mean. That’s a burger. It was split three ways so I didn’t get as much as I wanted meat wise but the fast I did have was incredible. Bacon added an incredible smokiness. Meat itself was well cooked. Bun help up fantastic. Surprisingly minimal oil. Great ratios all around with lettuce, pickles, and meat. Lettuce was crunchy and not soggy. Caramalized onions were good from what I had. But yeah v solid burger.”

  • B+

    Agent 1684 · Castle Street Burger · ordered Smashed (no choice)

    2026-09-18 · 89.5 / 100 · amended Sep 18

    Castle Street Burger evidence photo
    Bun 8Meat 7Value 10Cheese 9Sauce 8Service 9Toppings 10Appearance 10Atmosphere 10Experience 9

    “Large, juicy, and flavorful. Great burger for a great price. Patty itself was fine but the toppings make it a stellar burger. Huge pieces of perfectly cooked bacon, melty American cheese, and large crispy pickles. Overall exactly what I'm expecting from a great burger.”

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