Cape Fear Smash Burgers and Beyond

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Real Food. Real Family. Cape Fear Soul.

Cape Fear Smash: Real Food. Real Family.

After decades of running other people's restaurants, we’re finally building our own. We’ve traded fine dining for the flat top, bringing chef-driven technique to a community classic.

The Smash: High heat and a heavy press foreate that signature crispy edge.

The Heart: A from-scratch operation built for our son and the legacy of our family.

The Soul: Local, family-owned, and smashed to order.

Decades in the industry. Finally, our way.

Built From Scratch, Made With Love!

Elevated comfort. Elevated comfort. Hand-smashed edges. Wilmington heart.Hand-smashed edges. Costal heart.

Appitizers

Chili Cheese tots

Crispy golden tots topped with hearty chili and melted cheese, and finished with a cool ranch drizzle and fresh chives.

Chips and avocado spread APP

8 oz. portion of our creamy, house-made avocado spread, blended with fresh lime, cilantro, and garlic, paired with a generous portion of warm, crunchy corn tortilla chips.

Chips and Queso APP

8 oz portion of our creamy, warm cheese dip blended with diced green chilies, jalapeños, and spices. Served with a generous portion of crispy corn tortilla chips.

Chips and salsa APP

8 oz. portion of our crispy corn tortilla chips fried daily, paired with our signature fiery red salsa.

4 oz. servings of our house-made Avocado Spread, Queso Dip, and Fire-Roasted Salsa. Served with crisp tortilla chips. Perfect for sharing.

Burgers

A savory, indulgent burger topped with crispy applewood smoked bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender sautéed onions, all smothered in tangy BBQ sauce.

Melted Hatch green chile queso loaded onto a toasted bun with cool avocado spread, fresh leafy lettuce, and vine-ripened tomato.

Juicy grilled beef patty topped with your choice of melted Swiss, Cheddar, or American cheese on a toasted bun. Please select all desired condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, pickles). The "Johnnie" Only – Served plain with only meat and cheese.

Pimento cheese, house chili, crisp slaw, and sharp pickles on a toasted bun. Tangy, crunchy, and savory in every bite.

Buttery sautéed mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions over a seared patty, topped with melted Swiss and our signature special sauce.

A true comfort food masterpiece! We pile a toasted bun with our rich, creamy smoked Gouda mac and cheese, savory house-made chili, and crisp bacon strips. Finished with a generous drizzle of tangy BBQ sauce for the ultimate flavor explosion.

Sides

Baked Potato Salad

Hearty, salted corn chips with an authentic, rustic crunch.

Chips and avocado spread

Creamy, house-made avocado spread, blended with fresh lime, cilantro, and garlic, paired with a generous portion of warm, crunchy corn tortilla chips.

Chips and Queso

Creamy, warm cheese dip blended with diced green chilies, jalapeños, and spices. Served with a generous portion of crispy corn tortilla chips.

Chips and salsa

Crispy corn tortilla chips fried daily, paired with our signature fiery red salsa.

Indulgent Smoked Gouda Mac: Creamy, oak-smoked Gouda and sharp white cheddar blended with tender cavatappi pasta.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Charred sweet corn kernels tossed with zesty lime-mayo dressing, salty cotija cheese, crisp cilantro, and a hint of chili spice.

Drinks

Desserts

3 cute little Cannoli. Crisp pastry shell filled with sweetened whipped ricotta and mini chocolate chips, finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar and a rich chocolate drizzle. Yes, the plural of cannoli is connolo. You're welcome.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tortilla Cookie

Sweet, salty, and spicy. Creamy peanut butter and crunchy tortilla chips finished with flaky sea salt and a cayenne kick.

Luigi's Italian Ice

Free Mothers Day mini