Cape Fear Smash Burgers and Beyond

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Real Food. Real Family. Cape Fear Soul.

Real Food. Real Family. Real Crispy.

After decades of running other people’s restaurants, we’re finally doing things our way. We’ve traded fine dining for the flat top, bringing chef-driven technique to a community classic at Cape Fear Smash.

The Smash: High heat, heavy press, signature crispy edges.

The Heart: A from-scratch kitchen built for our son and our family legacy.

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

Decades in the industry. Finally, our way. Bring home the family.

Built From Scratch, Made With Love!

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

Crispy tortilla chips with salsa

Every burger comes with chips and salsa!

Want more? Upgrade to our Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Mexican street corn salad, Loaded Baked Potato Salad, queso, or guac for just $4.

Appitizers

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.

Boom Boom Black & Bleu

Blackened smashburger layered with creamy gorgonzola, crispy bacon, and caramelized onions.

Grilled pineapple, pickled onions, pepper jack, and sweet Thai chili sauce.

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.

Pop's Chicken Sammy

Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich, stacked with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and slapped onto a toasted Hawaiian bun.

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.

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