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Case file · Midtown · diner

Burger review · Greater Wilmington field office

The Original Salt Works

6301 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

Old-school diner serving Wilmington for over 50 years with cheap grilled-to-order chuck burgers.

Class A Certified

The Burger

Appearance
8/10
Bun
10/10
Meat
8/10
Cheese
9/10
Toppings
9/10
Sauce
/10
Value
9/10

The Spot

Service
10/10
Atmosphere
10/10
The Experience
9/10

The Burger Menu

  • Cheeseburger$5.09

    Lean ground chuck grilled to order at a 50-plus-year-old counter diner

  • Double Cheeseburger

    Two grilled-to-order lean chuck patties

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.

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    Agent 0001 · Double Cheeseburger

    2026-08-13 · 90 / 100

    Bun 10Meat 8Value 9Cheese 9Service 10Toppings 9Appearance 8Atmosphere 10Experience 9

    The bun was nice and soft. Lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. Tasted like a great diner burger. Also great price for double cheese burger with fries. I’ll be back. Loved the old timey inside. Burger was also fresh and came out fast during lunch.

    Double Cheeseburger evidence photo

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