Renovation is done! The place looks great! They have specials too. Free gaming for all. Free movies playing. read more

Action Burger - My kids love coming here. - Burgers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Action burger is a small corner spot. When you walk in it kind of gives you "Chinese food restaurant vibes" with the way their cheap tables are set up. The games are cool, drinks are good & food is ok just a bit too greasy for me. Prices aren't that bad either. Service has been good the few times I've been there. The bathroom is definitely a filth lol. The idea and spot is cool, the owner just needs to renovate it and clean it up a bit and it'll be awesome. read more

Haven't been here in years, but when I want a juicy, no filler, got to have all that cholesterol burger.... this is where I want it from! And the drinks (alcohol or non) are a bonus!!!! read more

After trying to filter through places that delivered some good late night food at midnight, and another place failed horribly (*cough* OMG Pizza *cough*).. Action Burger came through! Called Action Burger from the hotel room and so glad they picked up. Guy on the phone was really nice as I ordered the "Midnight Special" (Action Burger with fries & soda) and my boyfriend got the Pretzel Burger, double fries and mozzarella sticks. I wanted something sweet but they said "they have ice cream and will melt" so okay cool. Thanks to all the Yelp peeps who posted pics and especially of the menu!!!! I'm giving this place 5 stars for answering the phone, taking my order pleasantly, delivering quick with the order right and satisfying our tourist hunger!! read more

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I struggled to think of the appropriate rating for this review. The food is very tasty, theres no denying that they make a good burger and have a wide variety of delicious items on there menu. The shakes are highly over priced but very tasty. My true issue is not the prices, but the delivery service whcih i believe is run through the shop itself as I always get the same man who used to deliver my food. I stopped ordering because the man figured out i was ordering the same meal every few weeks and proceeded to bang on my window instead of buzzing. I asked him why he did this and he said it was "easier". The man looks identical to the hit RB/Rap artist "the weekend". I would believe it if someone told me the weekend himself delivered me my food. also i will mention they have some cool games inside the shop. I can't deny that the food is good. Worth a shot if you dont get delivery, they take a long time and the food is typically cold. read more

I walked in at 2am, a reasonable time. The employees were more enamored with the conversation of the regulars. I ordered a fried chicken burger, respecting the culture of the place, then waited for 20 mins. I asked when the burger will be ready, she went to the kitchen and found out it hadn't been started. Throughout this whole time the cashier and kitchen staff were playing games and chatting with other customers. I got the burger 15 mins after that, overcooked fried chicken, no flavor and just plain disgusting. This was after I saw 2 other customers complain about their food in the same time span. Don't waste your time here, their old frozen chicken and their incredibly bad service will ruin your day. read more

This place is great ! I've been only Paula in online orders never actually dined at the restaurant but their pretzel burgers , Nutella burgers are the BOmB! Highly recommend read more

This spot is so amazing to drink eat and play games!! They have games such as pac man Mario kart super Mario bros and more!!! The food was really good for it to be open to 4 am, cant complain. However I would like to point out that the chicken and waffles is more of a chicken cutlet and waffles still good tho. If you get anything out of this review tho it's to go to action burger and order the villain waffles because it's the most delicious desert ever!!!!!! You will not regret it. And the wings are BANGINNNNNN!!! Get the chipotle wings if you're into spicy wings but most importantly the villain waffles!!! read more

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This place is everything and more. It's a euphoric haven for nostalgic adults. You can't beat great food, unlimited game play & liquor. That's just not happening anywhere else! P.S. Guys don't be like me.. Let the women win a couple games there so you can win after hours. Thank me later. read more

They forgot a big part of my order and to top it off mix matched almost everything on the order it's like there cook is dyslexic or something. When I called about it they were very unprofessional and I ended up speaking to everyone who worked there. They tried to blame me and say that they put everything in the bag and they will be checking the cameras, I told them that's fine but who will be delivering the rest of my order and they said they'll get back to me and never got back to me, so I called them up and asked for a refund never received my refund or my missing part of my order. Would never order from here again. They're kiosk also is horrible to order from it is very slow and works like it runs on windows 10. Very disappointing read more

Disgusting! The guy on the phone was rude AF! He's the only one working there when I got there! I ordered fries, with cheese on the side. Fries were cold, and who gives cold nacho cheese?! The fries and onion rings were fried in old oil and were absolutely disgusting! Never again! Don't waste your money coming here. read more

My Fiance and I used to buy the Groupons for Action Burger often because it is WAY too expensive to go there otherwise. Last night however, we decided that we would splurge, since we haven't been there in a while. It was pretty late like 11:45 pm but the lights were still on and the sign on the door said open. We went inside and put our stuff down at a table (with no intention to sit and eat there that late) and started looking at the menu. The owner approached the counter and told us "We are closing in 5 minutes soooooooooooo" .... so what? My Fiance and I looked at each other, put the menus back and knew that was it. We would never eat at Action Burger again. We refuse to eat at a place where the OWNER is basically telling us to hurry up because he wants to leave in 5 minutes. I am not spending $25 in a mediocre burger joint and being rushed out. NO WAY. (BTW aren't they open until 12? I mean, I am no Math expert, but 11:45 is 15 minutes to 12... a quarter to 12?.... not 5 minutes. And they can DEFINITELY make a burger in 15 minutes.) On our way out the door while picking up our stuff the owner yells out "You guys don't want to order to go?" Ummmmmmm...... Well, actually we WERE going to order to go... but instead of assuming we were going to stay and basically telling us to hurry up, you just lost two customers. I'll take my $25 and make some gourmet burgers at home. read more

Action Burger is truly one of the most bizarre eating experiences in NYC. I honestly feel everyone should stop in at least once if they have the chance. Sure, the food is garbage and hilariously overpriced, but so is every tourist trap in Times Square and at least at Action Burger, you're getting a genuinely unique experience. For those that have never ventured inside, Action Burger is a "restaurant" trying to cram a Dave & Busters, comic book shop and nerd clubhouse into a spot the size of your average Chinese/pizza takeout joint. Everything is loud and garish, there's wires everywhere. You might find a lone bottle of pancake syrup on your (plastic folding) table right near a late 80's issue of Blue Beetle, you might not. There's almost always one person in the corner charging their phone at the "phone charging station" that has no intentions of actually ordering food. Speaking of intentions, I truly do believe the owner has all of the best intentions in the world, but he has no one to tell him how mind-numbingly poor his execution is. From the 100+ item 50000 word menu to the poorly designed website complete with the most unappetizing photos of food ever taken. I mean, their food photos look worse than any Kennedy's or Crown Fried Chicken menu photos. How is that even possible? There's also supposedly "healthy" food options on the menu but Action Burger's definition of healthy is so far off from the dictionary definition of healthy that you begin to think maybe the owner is in on the joke. Bottom line, I can write almost as many words on Action Burger as there are on their menu, but to sum it up, I love Action Burger. It's one of those places that you need to see with your own eyes, especially if you're a fan of unintentional comedy and awkward situations. I have urged people from all over the country and even THE WORLD, to stop into Action Burger when they visited the area and even if very few of them were satisfied food wise (to paraphrase a friend visiting from Vermont "I can't believe i spent a quarter of a hundred dollars on this burger and beer"), they all left with a hilarious and unique experience and a story to tell and that's what life is all about! So spending $25 on an overseasoned overcooked (all Action Burgers are default cooked WELL DONE! LOL WTF!) burger patty from Costco is a small price to pay for a life experience. Oh, unless you are a teen just trying to get drunk any way you can, please stay away from their "liquor drinks and milkshakes" because they are dubious at best. Mike, Action Burger Lover and Fan read more

Comatose. Didn't realize how big or amazing the food is. Not quite sure how we are getting home while falling asleep . read more

This place is simply over the top. I'd say that if you check out the website and know what you are getting into, this is a 5 star place. Not exactly my cup of tea, but pretty darn awesome nonetheless. A unique concept pulled off by someone with a clear passion for both food and comics. The burger really is quite spectacular. I'll be back. read more

Action Burger is like a very small homage piece to all things geek. Here you'll find arcade machines with games like Street Fighter 2 (classic) and Final Fight. The burgers are named after obscure villains from Xena Warrior Princess. On the giant LCD tv, Back to the Future was playing. (Anyone know why Libyans wanted to kill Doc?) I was explained that the difference between an Action Burger and a Super Action burger is the number of spices. Apparently an Action Burger is spiced with 12, Super Action spiced with 25. The difference between them is $2. In retrospect I'm not sure if $2 is worth an additional 13 spices... its seems steep. Are they using rhino horn shavings? Who knows. I opted for the Super Action with lettuce, tomato, bacon, jalapenos and mayo. The burger itself is very good. Big patty, hand rolled, flavorful. Nice flavor from the 25 spices but then again if you flavor anything with that many spices I'd hope its good. I'd say the burger here is very good, excellent even. But when the damage is $10 for just the burger, it really should be very good. The Action starts at $6, Super Action starts at $8 and toppings are an additional $1. It doesn't matter if you order bacon, or mushrooms, or cheese or a handful of jalapenos. All toppings besides the basics (lettuce tomato, etc.) are $1 extra. That's a bit hard to justify. $1 for bacon? Fine. $1 for cheese? Robbery. $1 for jalapenos? Jesus... There should be some kind of sliding scale here. I mean, the burgers themselves ain't cheap to begin with. Action burger : good food, bad value. read more

Cute atmosphere. I relived my childhood by reading a classic New Mutants comic book with an Avengers crossover: Magneto goes good while the New Mutants shack up with Emma Frost at the Massachusetts Academy. I had missed Warlock, Illyana transporting to Limbo and back and the psychic manipulations of Ms. Frost. I digress though. The point should be the burgers and based on that I may never return. Absurdly dry & chewy it had a weird taste and texture. If you're a fan of In-N-Out or Shake Shack, then this is not the place for you. I would recommend Blue Collar on 160 Havemeyer instead. For realz. Come for the comic books, video games and $3 onion rings but that's all. read more

I felt compelled to write this when's couple of European tourists of indeterminable origin asked me for directions to this horrible excuse for a burger joint. I asked they "why on earth would you go there?" And was told "because zee Yelp zaid it vas best in zee area" so of course I denied them directions and redirected them to Mothers. Action utilizes a small, poorly decorated, over lit restaurant and 3 arcade machines to attempt to convey a "video game brand" of burger shop. Pathetic. Note the games are for people ordering food and drink only, it's stated on a giant sign that almost obscures the screen of the most accessible game. And it clearly specifies "$1 soft drink does not count" so guarantees you'll be thrown out if you ordered food but your friend wasn't hungry and the two of you want to play a game together. It's a "mystery" why anyone would think their low quality burgers are worth eating (I've had multiple friends report food poisoning from). I remember when this place opened and I yearn for the day it closes. read more

Nasty burger. U actually have to ask for lettuce be aware. No flavor, fries are soggy as hell

another night another fail.. i don't even know why i keep trying, i just placed THE SAME EXACT ORDER [ large mac & cheese ] 30 mins after they already to my money out my account they want to call to say.... " there is no more mac and cheese " , like WTF i been waiting 30min and y'all just found out !! then they have the audacity to offer me 8 mac and cheese poppers.... WHO WHERE WHY WHAT is going on in this place... -SB Unless this video game spot is a "coffee shop" filled with stoners running the place there should be no excuse. read more

I don't know what everyone else ate but we got just a basic cheeseburger that was absolutely horrible and some really rough lookin fries I didn't bother with. No pickles or lettuce or anything in the box just bread cheese meat... And the meat kinda like well seasoned wet cardboard. The buns were decent I think I ordered from the same bakery when I ran a burger joint on east 5th. I dunno maybe the cook was havin a bad day read more

Action Burger - Burgers Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

went here for a late night. videogame concept is great. duck hunt and supermario brought me back. however, the food is subpar. ordered the combo - was an exceedingly average burger that did a number on my stomach. fries were also bland and not crispy read more

Where do I begin. I took my family after going to the movies for what I thought would be a great and fun experience. Was I so freakin wrong and regret the 70.00 I paid for 3 burgers, 2 orders of fries 2 can sodas, 1 small milkshake and an order of wings. The milkshake was watery and horrible my husband disliked it. My daughters and son did not like the burgers they were like a mush made into patties and no seasoning. Then the 2 orders of fries were cold when served. And the wings were frozen wings put into a deep fryer with no seasoning and half ass cooked. When I returned the wings they were not even going to refund me until my husband asked for the money. The concept of the place is nice but the prices for the frozen half ass cooked food is ridicolous. If they were to get someone who can cook, not just fry frozen food, add seasoning and lower the prices then they might be a hit. So I have to follow up on this review since it seems that my experience and my family's experience was because we are Hispanic. I received a message from the owner who told me I should have gone to a Spanish restaurant. What a shame no wonder all the Caucasians that walked in were served before us. It's ok this Hispanic and her money will go elsewhere. read more

The Best new Kool place to go for a Burger in Williamsburg! I tried the Action Burger which has their unique burger seasoning, and it was really tasty. Yes, it is seasoned with some spicies that taste awesome and I did not get that meat taste that I got from regular burgers. read more

The idea and theme behind Action Burger is a great one. It's like a super geek hangout. And I say "geek" in the most complimentary way possible. Because I am one. The place is littered with comic books, trading cards, action figures, a flat screen that plays a plethora of action / sci-fi sh*t...and the pièce de résistance? Two coin-op arcade machines. One of them is a full free play machine, generally reserved for people who want to kill time while their order is prepared. And you can scroll through a myriad of different games. So you'll definitely be entertained. Now all of that is cool and what not, but it doesn't mean jack if the food is subpar. I've tried this place twice now as my barber works right around the corner. So I've stopped in a couple times to grab food and take home after a haircut. The first time I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. This was by no means the WORST burger I've ever had, but it was not great either. It was super greasy and the bun died a slow death with each bite. I don't like my hands looking like I just got an oil massage when I eat either. The fries were average. The second visit, I went for the chicken sandwich which wass basically a couple of thick chicken strips in a bun. But the flavor wasn't all that terrible. I was just hoping for a full chicken patty. It's no fun trying to hold a sandwich in a certain configuration where as to not let either chicken strip fall out while you're eating. I gave the fries another chance as well. Still average. Action Burger has a ways to go before they can compete with any of other eateries in the area, especially the burger joints. I understand this is their second go-round too (they opened and shuttered in 2008). If you're in the area and you need somewhere to kill time and grab a snack, it's not a horrible option. There are other safe items on the menu such as the mozzerella sticks and onion rings. And the nostalgia factor gets a high grade. But if you're craving a real meal, you may want to search elsewhere. At least for now. read more

This place was very small the bathrooms smelled and the controllers were very greasy I wish they at least had alcohol pads or bay wipes to clean them and some of the controllers don't even work for the game like the nes Mario there are 2 controllers, one of them is a gun that you can't play with so you can't really play two player on it but I will say the burgers were pretty good and they delivered the food fast read more

For a an awesome buerger....look no further. The first time I dined in and the food was just terrific. I had the action burger wtih cheese. I've never had a burger seasoned so well in NY. I also had the Mozz Sticks! DELICIOUS! The action/comic theme and free video games made it all the more better. I think eventually they may outgrow their space because the food is just that good. Goodbye diner burgers. read more

I live across the street from this place and have got a burger from them 20+ times. They are very very inconsistent, once or twice it's perfect - many times it's overcooked - other times they forget ingredients you ordered. I'm only writing this review because they f'd up my burger for the 3rd time in a row and I'm pissed now. Lesson learned - going to get a burger elsewhere from now on. I will give them credit for a rad interior. A lot of work went into this place. Super comic nerd spot. At least they nailed the decor for originality... read more

First off, you REALLY food critiques should shush. You don't get it. The food here is subpar yes, but that's not the point. The point to this establishment is the environment. You really come here for the all round experience. Ever wondered slightly of what it would feel like to live in the Simpsons minus the oddly yellow skin? Come in here, order some greasy gamer stereotyped food and just LIVE it. Don't make fun of what it's called. How do you take advantage of the environment? Well, for starters I don't see why you'd want delivery. That is unless your delivery guy is in a hero costume.... which honestly wouldn't surprise me at all, and I'm sure they've done it. Sorry for the tangent there, but yeah. The games (and they don't cost quarters!) are for free as long as you purchase food there. You may feast your eyes on some comics as well. Or maybe some cartoony thing playing on the television. Look, I can see why this would be difficult for a person to do. Maybe you feel odd doing it. Maybe you have the idea (and it sadly seems like a fairly common one) that acting like a kid is dumb or embarrassing. Or in other words a geek. Well I have good news for you! They serve liquid courage here. You know; the stuff that lets you loosen up and just have fun? I'm talkin alcohol here buddy. And you know what? Cheap alcohol. They have some killer specials. read more

The burgers taste like they're not seasoned, not even the "super" burgers said to have more seasoning. Both the burgers and the fries taste like something I can buy frozen at a supermarket. This place USED to be delicious. Drink prices are still great though. Great interior. read more

How the mighty have fallen. One time, this place was great to have a burger, hang out and play some games. Now, the place is depressing. Although the look of the place may have improved a slight bit, the quality and customer service has lower tremendously. Let's start with the "improvised renovation", bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. I'm glad they increase the size of the place. However, they have replaced the chairs with some cheap plastic ones that hurt your butt and your back. The wooden ones he had were better. They also added an extra table so when is full is harder to sit in then before. The new machines are nice but they tend to freeze a lot and can't figure out how to work them. BTW, what the heck is Planet Xenos? the name of the bar? Where is that from? Second, the food. It has gone up. They increase the price of everything $1 to $2 more. Now, you would think the quality will be better but no, somehow they managed to make it worst. The wings they make barely got any sauce. They come so dry and hard, they sometimes hurt my palate. If you ask for more sauce, they want you to pay $2 more for a small packet of their "action" sauce. I ordered another time mozzarella sticks, they were frozen on the inside. The burger buns are soggy, they taste like they were frozen, the meat itself used to have seasoning now it doesn't. When you get a liquor shot, you pay $5 to be serve in small plastic cups. I feel you getting a demo in Whole Foods. And at last and what hurts me the most, the customer service. What a shame. The owner has become less and less friendly since the first time I met him. When I tell him his new game is frozen, he told me "yup, that will happen." And looked at me at like it was my fault. He kept doing what he was doing and didn't came to fix it till like 30 minutes later. Another time, the same machine froze again, I ask for someone to help us and no one could do anything except the owner that decided to leave; and for as much as I asked he seemed like he had no intention to help us out. When I let the cook know about the frozen mozzarella sticks, she gave me an evil eye like she was ready to kill me. I find out the cook was the owner's wife. SMH. When I get my food, its just given to me and never get asked if I needed anything else. They tend to forget my drinks when they bring my food so I had to remind them and I don't get most friendly of responses. I'm not asking for my backside to be kissed, just to act like you care a customer is here. Whatever happened to that nice girl with the cute blue eyes? She was the true definition of great customer service. Was always friendly, would ask how my day was, and make sure I got all the condiments, utensils, and anything else I needed. When the place opened back up she was gone. If I were them, I would bring her back. That could bring some clientele back. I wish they would take these comments in consideration. But with the attitudes the owner and his wife tend to have, I really doubt it. read more

I am profoundly disappointed by both the food and customer service at Action Burger. After submitting a delivery order and receiving my burger and $9 order of fries, I called to complain that the fries were over-cooked and soggy. The actual issue is that the fries were cooked in oil too cold, for too long a time--I have previously been the cook in a diner, and would happily pass along the following note--keep your fryers at 160-165 degrees. It's really not that difficult, I promise. Use the $9 I paid you for these soggy fries for an infrared temperature gun, so you never make this mistake again. The person who answered the phone offered me a free side next time I ordered, as "the kitchen is backed up" and they "didn't have the time to send a delivery guy for one order of fries". This is absolutely atrocious--clearly this business doesn't consider customer service issues from the customer's perspective. It is not my fault that the order was of poor quality, it is the onus of the business to satisfy their customers. I should not need to wait in order for my issue to be resolved. The business should be bending over backward to satisfy me. I can't honestly believe they expect me to order again in order to receive a free side of absolutely atrocious quality fries, covered in garlic salt in lieu of actual garlic. read more

Ordered here in the past. Was good but just got delivery. Burger was essentially cold by the time it got here.

I got an action burger, fries and drink. The burger was very good, probably about a qtr pounder so I would not hesitate to go with the double next time. It was cooked to perfection, seemed like a fresh handmade patty and it was nice and juicy. Bun was good, nice and soft, absorbed the juice well and was the proper size to the burger. The burger had a distinct flavor that to me tasted very slightly of pepper & onions. Not sure if this was seasoned on purpose or was picked up from the grill but I liked it! The fresh cut fries were very good, huge basket was enough for two people. Love the video games set on free play and the decor is very cool. All children of the 80's will appreciate the nostalgic feel. I had a great lunch and played three games of Dig Dug too!! The owner was very friendly and made sure everyone was happy with the experience. Right now it's cash only. I came in from midtown based on the review in thrillist and I will make the trek again! read more

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Haven't been here in over a year. When I came here several times last year, I was always greeted nicely by the manager/owner. Great customer service. I come in this time, the cashier doesn't really acknowledge me. I'm trying to navigate myself through the menu, asking her if there are any lunch specials (like how there was when I came a year ago); she answers back in a monotone/IDGAF voice/tone the entire time I'm asking/ordering. It would be nice to have your cashiers show that they care about being there even if they really DGAF. Faking that smile goes a long way. Food was all right, can't expect much from a $6 dollar action burger......w/o cheese... I'm sure the other menu items are much tastier. I wanted a grease fix, got it, but I don't expect to come back anymore. read more

Just make sure you're completely and utterly sloshed before you dare this realm. As long as you've met that one requirement, then you'll come to find that this place is perfect... The food is a far cry from being prepared well and tends to run on the drier side, but they have a pretty wicked selection of stuff to choose from. I've stuck with the tenders, burgers and tots. All are satisfactory. Milkshakes haven't been too bad. The decor here is AWESOME. If you're any kind of comic book geek (hello!), you'll appreciate this place fifteen times over. It's very unique from the majority of joints within the city in its presentation and approach to business, which deserves major props. I would not recommend the delivery from here. I've done it three times now and have had to wait 70-80 minutes each time, which is kind of excessive given that it's pretty close by. Since it's so close, I just make the haul right on over. read more

This place was wonderful! The staff, in my opinion, went above and beyond in the customer service and just overall good person department and the food was amazing too! I saw some people on here complaining about the amount of spices in the burgers and I just had to roll my eyes. It specifically said, on the menu, there were spices and even went as far as to say the amount of different spices as well. I thought the spices in the meat were a nice touch and, in my opinion, I could have had it without any condiments. The juciness and spices in the burger could have been enough! I don't want to go on too long but; basically, try this place out. You won't be disappointed! read more

This place used to be pretty solid. I ordered from there pretty frequently for years then over the past year or two things have really gone downhill. Chicken is often over cooked and the whole order almost always arrives cold. Worse, if you order from seamless or grub hub or delivery.com the delivery time always states 30 to 45 minutes and inevitably the delivery often times ends up taking an hour and a half or longer. This is probably the 5th order I've placed in the last year that was over 30 minutes late. I'm literally sitting here waiting on an order that is currently 45 minutes late. Don't believe me? Check the reviews on ANY of those sites. I'm not the only one howling over them intentionally lying about the delivery estimate to grab your hard earned money while you sit there hungry and angry waiting on them to drop by with dinner. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Tonight's order is my last. read more

Leave your expectations outside. They have a Nutella Burger that is to die for. It's also a great place to bring the kids because they have game consoles at each table to play different video games. read more

You're better off ordering delivery. Food is decent. But... Every time I go in here, I am confronted with some of the worst customer service I have ever experienced. On Saturday night, ordered food shortly before closing and Devon told me I would have to take my order to go. Was planning to take it to go, anyway. When food came out, it was in a basket so I asked for it to go. Devon rolled his eyes before handing me the plastic bag. I asked why I was charged so many times for cheese, and again, an eye roll. Just FYI, you get charged twice for cheese on your cheese fries. Woof. read more