So unfortunate that they're closing at the end of January!! This was a phenomenal burger and fries at a fantastic price. They have custom baked buns, a custom beef blend with homemade bread and butter pickles and hand cut fries. Everything is made in-house. A generously sized smash burger and fries only costs $15 before tax...that's cheaper than fast food! This is such a shame. We will definitely miss them! read more

Allen Burger Venture - Smash burger and fries, $15. Superior ingredients and everything made in-house. Such a shame they're closing! - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Came here one last time before they close. Food is still good but the staff was so terrible. We waited at the bar and ordered a drink. It took a while for the bartender to first take our order, then again come back to cash us out. Once we were seated nobody ever came over to the table to introduce themselves as our server, or get us any more drinks. We had to go find a server and ask them come over to the table. Bison burger 8/10 I don't remember the name of it, and it's not on the menu anymore. It was decent. Little messy though. Didn't love the tomato on it. Let James cook 10/10 Burger with a chicken finger. So good! Tater tots 10/10 Sooo good and the chive sour cream too. I would love to make these at home! read more

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Great food, service, beer, and atmosphere. Bummed they are closing. The homemade tots with apple jam are incredible read more

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Beautiful menu! fresh "DRY-AGED GRASS-FED ANGUS BEEF BURGERS: hormone and antibiotic-free, sourced from verified humane and sustainable ranches to ensure the highest quality and flavor." Service (from Francesca) was friendly and genuine at a leisurely pace. Lots of different drinks and local on tap craft beer to enjoy. It's cooling down outside so it was great to have a selection of hot teas to choose from. I got the Sesame Crusted Tuna Burger with the Marinated Green Bean and Tomato salad. Super tasty, just the right portion, and something I'll definitely come back for. Great outdoor seating area! Cozy, comfortable, and in my back pocket for when company comes to town! read more

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Alex our server was amazing and very friendly, constantly checking in and knowledgeable of the menu. The area was inviting with colors of Christmas bringing an excitement even before we sat down and ordered our meal. We both ordered burgers and an appetizer . The food was amazing giving both of us a unique dive into how creative burgers can be. read more

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Great restaurant, bummed it's closing! They have the best tater tot's. Burgers are really good, parking can be a pain since it's street parking. read more

Allen Burger Venture - Turkey Manchego (Manchego, Guac, Coriander Chutney) - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We stopped in as a group of three on our way to the airport. It was not a busy time of day and we were seated immediately. They had a great beer selection and we struggled to pick what burger to get. I ended up ordering Eleven and really enjoyed it. I really loved the space and I would return if we are ever in the area again. read more

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their food is always amazing. i never think to come here but every time i do, i'm never disappointed. plus the staff is all super friendly. bonus points for having a very fizzy diet coke read more

Allen Burger Venture - **SEVEN - (Beef Bourguignon) and kentucky wings - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great beer, great burgers and relaxed atmosphere! Loved the truffle fries. Great service! Will be back!

If you're in the mood for a burger and a beer, you will not be let down. However, if you're looking for a basic cheeseburger, disregard this review. Expect your taste buds to venture out as these are more "out there" burgers. Peanut butter, different cheeses, balsamic reduction, but all pleasantly good. The restaurant is small inside and a small outdoor patio, so service is attentive and fast. Drink menu is large. Great date night ambiance. A can't miss menu. read more

Indulged in a flight of the bourbon dynasty tonight and I don't regret it. The 12 year Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B was my favorite. I visit a fair amount of whiskey bars and have not seen one with a flight offering like this. Excellent! read more

Allen Burger Venture - Specialty flight - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I can't say enough about how awesome the food is here. I got the #9 which has pastrami, Gruyère cheese and grilled onions on a burger. It also comes with a cup of au jus to dip in and that was killer. I can't overstate how fantastic that whole thing was. I upgraded my side to tots for $3 and glad I did. They're not your standard tots, they're basically little fried balls of mashed potato. They come with a cup of white sauce which was some kind of bacon blue cheese sauce maybe. I highly suggested upgrading to the tots for your side. We came for lunch when it wasn't very busy so our kids didn't cause any distraction but I could see at night this being less geared towards littles. read more

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One of the best burgers I've had in my life! I walked 3 miles to get here. They do crunchy, tasty, buffalo wings but they do come at a hefty dollar at 8 pieces for $18 or so. The burger and truffle fries were so good and they make their own GF buns! It is a HUGE deal in the gf community. The service is great and the happy hour is also a good deal! read more

I love the peanut butter burger here! I also love the tater tots but I only got 4.... If go with the truffle fries next time. Number 4 burger was great too! Good beer selection. Service was good, not very crowded. The had the Sabres game on at the bar and had a nice crowd watching. read more

Allen Burger Venture - **FOUR American (American CHZ, L,T,O,Pickle, DDD)** with truffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Allen burger venture was a random Google that did not disappoint. Small(hole in the wall spot) popular place that I was able to have an amazing burger and fabulous tater tots, wings. The parking was interesting but I managed.. They have a bar, bar tables an outdoor patio and a few tables inside if you have a family. It's one of those places you need on your bucket list. The food was faaaaaantastic, the waitress was very attentive & did I mention the burger was fantastic? Trying new places for burgers can be tough, but this was a good decision & you're welcome in advance :o) read more

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Stopped here before seeing a play at Shea's on a Thursday. It wasn't challenging to find street parking and there were plenty of tables both inside and outside. And on a nice day, it is an easy walk to the theatre. Be sure to check out their specials, which typically change on a weekly basis. Obviously, you should try one of their burgers. Five: I love the unique combo of pb and burgers. I do wish the pb and jalapenos were more evenly distributed; almost a sloppy put together. The heat of the peppers help cut the sweetness of the peanut butter. One: The peppercorn seasoning took this burger to the next level. Juicy and plenty of savory mushrooms. Unfortunately they ran out of onion rings, so both my mom and I stuck with fries. But truly I can't complain, I ate EVERY SINGLE FRY. If you want a burger, this spot is worth checking out. Each one is $21 and comes with fries (pricey, but then again, what isn't these days). Tots, O-rings, and salad are available for an upcharge. read more

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I don't know how this place only has a 4 star rating on yelp. Let's start out with the vibe, the place smells nice, the walls are decorated and it has a beautiful cozy vibe, the food comes out at the perfect time so you won't be sitting around bored. The food (god in heaven) was the best thing I have ever tasted in my life, not only was it really good and each meal item was unique but it was super balanced, not too much of one thing or another and they didn't serve too much or too little. It perfectly filled me and my girlfriend. The "16" burger was the best I've had in my life. The server was an angel, overall the best experience because this place is so well rounded and perfected to its own extent. read more

Allen Burger Venture - Mocktails, tastes exactly like how the waiters described it. Truly an experience. - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Our server Heather was amazing! When she sat us at our table, which we reserved earlier in the week, she was approached by a couple who were angry because they had been waiting for a table as walk-ins. She politely tried to explain that we had reservations, and the couple continued to berate her in front of us and other patrons. Heather remained calm and handled the situation with grace. As always, food, atmosphere, service, and cocktails were excellent! Looking forward to our next visit soon! read more

So, after hearing the buzz about this place being "worth every penny," I thought, "Hey, why not?" I mean, I've been burned by overpriced burgers before, but this time, I was ready to believe the hype. Spoiler alert: I should have trusted my gut--and by gut, I mean my finely tuned burger-radar that screams "Danger!" when things are too good to be true. What did I get? An overcooked, flavorless burger covered in peanut butter, and fries that looked like they gave up on life halfway through. And the final twist of the knife? No Coke or Pepsi, just a glass of RC Cola. I'm not saying RC Cola is bad, but it's like expecting a symphony and getting a kazoo solo. I left feeling like the universe had played a cruel joke on me, I walked out defeated and my wallet weighing a lot less. read more

Allen Burger Venture - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Allen Burger Venture will truly have you wanting to come back again and again. The burger options are so much fun and I know I want to try them all. The restaurant is nice inside and has a chill atmosphere. There is outside seating available as well when the weather is right! The entire staff was super friendly and our service was great. Even when we had a missing item, they jumped on it and did it up right. The food itself got very positive reviews overall from our party. Someone who got the salad loved the freshness of the ingredients and how well the flavors came together. The others including myself got burgers. The one thing we all agreed upon is that the burgers themselves slightly missed the mark on the type of cook we asked for and the burger itself just tasted like a burger. That is the one thing that slightly missed the mark here, but don't get me wrong that didn't make it bad. Everything that goes onto these burgers depending on what you get is what really shines. The pulled pork I had was phenomenal and would have more of that just by itself, truly incredible. The fries were also very good, well made and seasoned. Allen Burger Venture is easy to recommend and there is absolutely something for everyone here. We never when we will be back in the area but until then I hope all of you Enjoy!! read more

Allen Burger Venture - Pulled Pork Burger - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Portions were really big and everything was delicious, but certain thins could have been improved. The Two was a bit salty, but the fries could have been more salted. The DDD sauce was a bit of a disappointment to be honest. I was expecting it to be really spicy but it wasn't at all. Service was great and really loved the music that they had on. Certainly nostalgic hits! read more

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We found the ABV while we visited the Art Gallery in the morning and wanted to check out Allentown. Allentown is still a little under construction, so not many places are open. They are redoing all the sidewalks and roads. It's almost done! The ABV was pretty busy when we showed up after lunch. We sat at the bar and the bar tender was quite friendly. We both had burgers and they came out nice and hot and cooked just as we ordered them. The fries were great, and I would definitely go back again. read more

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I love the burgers here! I always have to upgrade my fries to truffle fries too! I ordered a special burger this time and it was cooked perfectly! read more

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Really cool burger choices. Interesting combination of ingredients to make a great tasting burger. read more

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We did a call ahead take out order for 9 people for lunch at the office. They were very efficient with taking the order and it was ready within 45 minutes. I believe I spoke with Thomas at pick up and he was super sweet and offered to help me carry the order out. I personally ordered the candied garlic burger and the flavors were incredible! No complaints from anyone regarding any of their orders! read more

Allen Burger Venture - Candied Garlic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Very disappointing!! Promised a table after waiting 25 minutes Table was given to another customer. They told me the customer had reservation. That's fine but if they were honest we would not have waited. They told us the table we waiting on was almost done and we would be seated. When they gave the table away they lied and said they never told us that was going to be our table. I would not be disappointed if I was not lied to. I will not go back. Not because I had to wait, but because I was lied to. Very dissatisfied. read more

A friend of mine and I went to lunch on a Friday and it was the perfect day outside, so we did get to sit on Allen Burger Venture's patio. I must note, Allen is being worked on around ABV and parking is extremely difficult. Give yourself enough time to park to meet your friends, etc. The napkins are stored in a wooden cigar box on the tables outside, which I thought was an ingenious way of reusing fancy cigar boxes. The patio is decorating wonderfully and is inviting. I ordered the smash burger with fries, and so did my friend. We enjoyed the simple burger. This is my second time visiting ABV, and the first time I ordered a crazy burger that was also delicious, but I wanted something simpler. The fries are killer and the burger was great, only containing the patty, cheese and pickles. Good flavor. read more

Allen Burger Venture - Smash burger - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I hadn't been here since they first opened but I'm glad they have improved! Since it was almost time for the late night menu when we got there we opted for apps and the boozy hot chocolate. Delicious and strong lol! The calamari wasn't as crispy as I like it but the truffle fries were good. Probably go back to try some other apps next time! We were seated immediately and the waiter was very attentive. It wasn't crowded or loud either which was a plus. I think we need to check out the late night happy hour menu next time too! read more

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Went for late night bite and a drink with a friend and ABV did not disappoint. The food and the service were great and really enjoyed my cocktail that night. For food, we had the DDD Nashville Hot Chicken and the Calamari. Both tasted delicious and I definitely recommend the chicken if you're looking for a lite bite. Drink-wise, I had the Airmail as my drink of choice and it was well made and tasted great. It was rum, sparkling wine, honey, and lime. Internsive atmosphere I would definitely recommend enjoying the outside at least while the weather's nice and they even have a fire pit area. read more

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This place has top notch food and an incredible beer selection. The decor is comfortable and inviting. Staff is friendly. But most impressive is their burgers. Inventive, perfectly prepared and delicious. read more

First time here and hopefully not the last! One of the best meals I have had! The DDD sauce on my burger made it! The tater tots were very tasty and I wish i had just ordered a plate full! Service was great, ambiance was cool! Thank you Allen Burger Venture! read more

people rave about this place but every time I've been disappointed. I can't be too upset because I always choose the "quirky" option, the burger I feel like I can't get anywhere else...and I've learned there's a reason for that. Because those burgers are BAD!!! I've tried the peanut butter and banana pepper one so far and they are both...weird and bad. Just go with the classics if you want to come here, it'll be satisfying enough. Just Don't be adventurous read more

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Excellent burgers excellent atmosphere a wonderful place for lunch or dinner. The food is excellent and you could enjoy a drink with your dinner. They have so many good things on the menu. It's hard to choose from. I can't wait to go back. read more

ABV is the place to be if you want to start your evening off right. The vibe is cool almost have you thinking that you're in a club, (because of the time I came 7pm). The lighting was dim with a purplish/blue tone & it's kind of dark inside. Also the seating is fairly close, this was surprising to me during these Covid times. I feel a few tables should be removed to open up the place a bit. Would I come back? Probably not. If I did though, it would be for the drinks. The order- #4-All American cheeseburger with LTO and a sauce. I really enjoyed how fresh everything on the burger was. I didn't have that heavy, "awww why did I eat that burger" feeling that lingers for hours. But, for me the burger was just to plain. I felt it lack some better seasonings on the patty itself. The Big Daddy- Grilled cheese burger made completely different than I thought. I expected a burger sandwiched in between two grilled cheese sandwiches. What I got was a burger with the bun inside out, with the cheese melted on the top of the bun. Again, even this burger lacked flavor. Truffled Parmesan wings- If you like sauce you'll love these. I really didn't taste the truffle. But the wings were crispy and had a white sauce with Parmesan flakes on top. The sauce almost reminded me of Alfredo. Last thoughts- I would like for ABV to look into changing the type of cheese they are using for their burgers. I think using a more gooey cheese would do wonders. Nothing beats biting into a burger and seeing a string of cheese bridging the gap. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked forever. Service is friendly and warm. The restaurant is cold. They have a variety of beers on tap, including local and ones I've never heard of. I had a Riesling and then I tried a raspberry blueberry ale because I mixed up the proof and the price. Oops. We shared the calamari. It was well made. The tentacles were huge. My husband was a little disappointed with his burger, but enjoyed the second half as a leftover the next day. Something with onions. I had the one with an egg. Super filling. I upped my fries to truffle. Good flavor, but we wished the fries were crispier. Only cats and roosters are allowed to use the restrooms. No idea what that's all about. read more

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Best burgers in Buffalo! I have tried most of the burgers on their menu and personally like the number one the best. I highly recommend ordering the tater tots instead of the fries. It is worth the small up charge. The inside and outside seating areas are on the smaller side and they fill up quickly. I recommend coming earlier for dinner to get seated quickly. But, it is worth the wait! read more

Allen Burger Venture - Number one with Forest mushroom & cambozola cheese, brandy peppercorn sauce - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

One of my favorite places in the city. No matter how many times I've visited, it never disappoints! Burgers are quality, fries are great, staff is super friendly, I don't really have any complaints. read more

Allen Burger Venture - Burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Wow. Honestly, I can say that this place has the best burgers I have ever had. I am not a huge burger person, but Allen Burger Venture came highly recommended and definitely did not disappoint. The service was quick and efficient, the employees were very helpful and kind, and as I already mentioned, the food was absolutely out of this world. The hype is definitely worth it and if you find yourself in the area, please stop by! The burger menu offers 13 specialties. There are also salad options, alternative burgers, smash burgers, and shared plates. I eventually decided on Burger #11, Bourbon Bacon and Brown Sugar Marmalade (I was already sold there) with Crumbled Goat Cheese. I added a side of jalapeños because I wanted some additional heat and Housemade Tots as an up charge. Wow. Absolutely delicious. The meat itself was seasoned really well but the flavor combinations were fantastic! I really loved the Tots too, you could tell they were made fresh. My only complaint is there are only 5 in an order, I immediately order more as soon as I tried the first one. My party also ordered Burger #5, which is Jiffy Peanut Butter, Pickled Jalapeños, Applewood Bacon, White Cheddar & White Cheddar, and the Salmon Bahn Mi Alternative Burger, which is a thick cut of Salmon with Cilantro, Carrot, Jalapeño, Cucumber & Sriracha. Both were my second and third options if I didn't order #11, all there absolutely delicious. I love that their alternative menu included veggie, fish, and other options! It's not common to find that at a burger place and they were all done really well! I highly recommend this place. Outside of fantastic food and great service, the interior design is really cool. It was such a fun experience and I cannot WAIT to go back. Truly, the #11 is calling my name. I hope you find yourself there soon too. Let's Go, Buffalo!! Happy Eating!! read more

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Wow. That's the only word I could use to describe my experience. Our bartender, (don't have a name) was incredible. Very knowledgeable and offered great recommendations, first of which was I did not need a second burger (despite my many attempts at ordering one). Service was great, her timing was impeccable as I thought she forgot I ordered another drink, but let's be honest! I didn't need one that soon, I could wait! The ambiance could not have been more immersive, as when we asked about why the AC was cranked up so high, she said "it matches my cold dead heart". Poetry in motion. 10/10 will be back next week. read more

Allen Burger Venture - Burgers Near Me - Buffalo, New York

great spot for unique burgers - they have a burger for everyone's taste buds. my personal favorite is the peanut butter and jalapeño burger. never would have thought of something like this, but after one bite it makes so much sense! the beer/cocktail selection is also pretty great too. ambiance works for a dinner and some drinks with friends, family, or a little date night. definitely recommend! read more