NOTE: Fincastles has since closed. Mid City Sandwich Company opened in its location but has also since closed as well. White and Wood, a wine bar, is the current tenant.
Located at 218 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, Fincastles offers burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and other lighter fare. Limited outdoor seating is available.
Fincastles may have an Irish-sounding name, but don’t come here looking for corned beef and cabbage– the cuisine is pure American Southern. Regional flourishes include sides like fried green tomatoes and crawfish tails, as well as Carolina-style (chili, mustard, onions, and slaw) burgers and dogs.
Unfortunately, this is one case where distinction and variety are poor stand-ins for quality. An Elm Street burger (pickles and cheese) was misshapen and surprisingly small, while the pimento cheese sauce – they are big on that here – is an acquired taste, to say the least. The best thing about it was the sourdough bun. Sweet potato fries fared better, but the portion size was hardly generous.
The interior of Fincastles is decidedly retro. From the gaudy tile and the old-school jukebox to the plus-sized Coke bottle decoration and the long service counter, the place screams vintage small-town burger joint, even though it’s in the heart of a major city. Needless to say, this is not a good place to enjoy a quiet meal…or a prompt one. The lone server was friendly enough, but no match for the sizeable lunch crowd.
Given the small servings and the boisterous ambience, one would at least expect Fincastles to be a bargain. No dice. Burgers run $4 and up, with no sides. Add a side and a drink to round out the meal, and you’re looking at paying double-digits for something you can get better and cheaper at a fast food establishment.
The location and the menu’s innovations make Fincastle’s worth an occasional visit, but there is no shortage of superior lunch options.
6.75/10
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