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    AJ Bombers

    3.9 (993 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Milwaukee Burger
    Trinity F.

    First time trying fried cheese curds, did not disappoint! The burger was juicy and the fries were well-seasoned. Was also told that the onions were caramelized with local beer! Had a great time visiting!

    Classic AJ, Fries, and Sprite

    This place is the HEAT for the price! The burger was tasty, the fries were great, and the price was phenomenal! They have a $10 deal for college students where you can get a single or double burger, fries, and a drink; this is a deal that's hard to beat! P.S: they have GF buns! Also, you have to show your college ID to get the deal.

    Ingrid H.

    This is not the AJB of a few years ago. It's going downhill because they're closing and quality has gone out the window. Very disappointing. We made a 4 hr drive to get our favorites, curds, Bloody Mary, and burgers and it was all well below average. Curds were not cooked enough, slider on the Bloody Mary was a slice of gross burger patty I couldn't even eat, the bacon on it was raw, and the burgers themselves were a greasy mess. Not at all like it used to be. Sorry to see them wash their hands of it all before they're even closed but that's what appears happened.

    AJ Classic Single
    Celeste M.

    Came in hour before they closed. Seated right away and ordered quickly. Got the classic with everything and pickle and fries. Came out quick. Pretty good, but also pretty salty. Would maybe come back to try a different burger and the cheese curds. Nice quick late night meal. Pickles were great.

    Barrie burger (yes, it's weird. Get it!)
    Jill H.

    Good curds, good burgers (don't sleep on that peanut butter bacon thing--it's absolutely delicious), good service. The burgers are a manageable size--not giant, not skimpy; you won't feel hungry when you leave but you're not going to be bursting at the seams either, which is refreshing. I liked that your choice of sides includes a fruit cup. I was super sick of fried, heavy food by the end of my week in MKE and I appreciated that fresh little fruit bowl. The wait was long--the place is small---but I loved my burger and I'll go back.

    Daniel E.

    A local friend recommended a great lunch, and he nailed it! Street parking was easy, and it was a fun overall experience. I enjoyed their schtick of roasting peanuts and then forwarding them via their interior "drop zones," a series of tubes that deliver the peanuts to your table without a server attending to it. The cool interior includes replica bombs and cool artwork. Their stools are very cool, with unique bottoms. Our server was brand new, and she rocked it. The restaurant manager was friendly and helpful. I loved my Classic AJ Burger. It was tasty and well prepared, and adding bacon to a big burger was a good idea. I also enjoyed the tater tots.

    Cheese Curds
    Rachel K.

    We stopped into AJ Bombers for dinner. My friends had ordered takeout/delivery a few times and fell in love with their food. On this occasion we were seated at a high top table and we ordered a bunch of appetizers to share. We got the cheese curds ($8), buffalo chicken egg rolls ($9), frickles ($8)and tenders with fries ($12). I also ordered their Almond Joy shake ($9.50) because I love Almond Joys and could not pass it up. This is an awesome place if you're looking to drink and enjoy some good bar food with it. The walls and furniture are covered in messages and signatures from customers created with sharpies and other writing implements- even the bathroom is covered. It's fun to read them all and see the history. The food itself is also tasty. The favorite was the cheese curds. I thought the frickles could be juicier, but my friend loved that they were on the dryer side without too much pickle juice. Our order of tenders and fries seemed a little small, plenty of fries but tiny tenders- my friends also ate them so quickly that I didn't get to taste them so it seems like they were delicious. I loved the Almond Joy shake, it was super thick and had a ton of coconut and almonds in it. Our server was also so attentive and made sure our waters were full and got refills on sodas for everyone. With the variety of food and drink options, chill vibe and great service I would definitely come back.

    Sarah A.

    We stopped by this place after a fun afternoon at the Bucks game. The staff are friendly and welcoming. We were seated quickly as there weren't many people there at 2pm on Saturday. It started to fill up as we were seated though. I was sad they didn't have Spotted Cow beer on tap, which is one of the few beers I like. Apparently there's a shortage! However, we were recommended another New Glarus ale called Moon Man, which was served in a bottle--a little bitter but pretty similar to my classic favorite. I think I would've enjoyed it chilled a bit more. We of course ordered some cheese curds to go with our beer for a classic Wisco experience. I'm definitely a self-proclaimed curd snob since I went to UW Madison, but these were delicious--hot, flavorful, crispy on the outside, gooey in the middle, and of course squeaky. It was a good portion size, and the sauce was also perfect. Great time! Highly recommend

    Aleena V.

    We both got drinks and burgers! I enjoyed the bbq Medusa burger! I got the mint Oreo boozy shake but the server told me they didn't have Oreos so they put chips ahoy cookies instead. She also warned me about the peppermint schnapps which I realized I did not like. The food was good and ambiance of the place is always a vibe as well!

    Bruno F.

    I'll keep this short and sweet. Visiting Milwaukee and stopped in to grab some lunch. They have these torpedoes loaded with peanuts which fly across the room. Thought this was fun for patrons. It is loud so brace yourself so you don't get scared. The service was hit or miss. Our bartender couldn't keep up the pace. However, she was friendly and engaging at first. We ordered a couple of burgers and cheese curds. Cheese curds were a small portion, which was a bummer. Delicious but I wish I had more. The burgers took forever to come out and what annoys me more than anything is when food takes forever and then it's not hot. I have the patience to wait for hot food but it wasn't even close. I asked for medium well and didn't get that. My girlfriend found black/brown hair in her burger and then a second burger came right out. That one was hot. The staff was apologetic and took it off the bill. It was a little shy of being a three-star experience. It has the potential to be that or better, but not on this visit. Maybe next time.

    Bloody Mary
    Allie J.

    Don't sleep on AJ Bombers for Bloody Mary's! The bacon-wrapped strip of cheeseburger on top is delectable. The rest of the meal was also great! We enjoyed a Classic AJ (sans bun to make it gluten free) and a Milwaukee Burger, obviously with tater tots One of my favorite spots in MKE!

    The bar area and peanut shots
    Jim L.

    We stopped in here for lunch before our flight home. The ambiance was cool, as they have a peanut shot, which was a shoot they send peanuts thru to bowl. The waitress was very good and attentive, we got our food very quick. I had the chicken tenders and I wasn't impressed with those as they were over cooked, like they were in fryer too long. My co workers ordered burgers and they looked very good, and they said they were good! Cool place though and would come back.

    Barrie Burger
    Melanie S.

    I ordered some food to go! In my opinion, AJ Bombers has the best fried pickles. The crunchy batter made the bite so much more satisfying! I also had the Barrie burger. It was a new experience to have peanut butter, bacon, and a fried egg on a burger. BUT IT WORKED IN AN AMAZING WAY. The peanut butter added a creamy element. The crispy bacon and egg always make a pair. The burger patty itself is so juicy. The rest of the toppings just made it taste better. Fries were okay. These cheese curds had a light batter and I prefer a much crispier curd. Still good for anyone who really likes cheese! Will definitely be eating there again!

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    Ask the Community - AJ Bombers

    Is it street parking only?

    It's on the corner of an intersection. So no room for a parking lot. But the street parking is not bad at all. Just make sure you keep an eye out for free street parking because you can definitely find some near the restaurant!

    Is AJ Bombers kid friendly? Coming to town end of July with a 10 year old and two 7 year olds. Thanks

    Definitely kid friendly. You won't regret going

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