I don't like burgers but that was the best burger I had in my life. I got the bbq burger. Fire. Definitely recommend. I'm 100% coming back

Stopped in here with some friends who are working on completing their YEG Burger Passport. I'd never heard of it before but thought the name sounded fun. If we weren't headed there I would have never known this place existed. It's in a sleepy trip mall with not a lot else around aside from South Gate mall itself. Seating is limited but there was more than enough room for us. I personally tried the PB&J burger which sounded weird but was honestly so good. Which is saying something since I'm not a peanut butter girl. We also tried the crack fries which were good but I'm glad we got an order for the table. I would absolutely return here if we were in the area! read more

I had never been to Backstairs Burger before and thought I would give it a try. I walked in the place and it was a small place with a unique vibe. The menu had a few interesting options, but I decided to go with the Sugarskull burger and the crack fries... and I took them home. When I got home, I deeply regretted my decision to not eat in the restaurant as after my first bite of the fries, I knew I was going to want another order... they were phenomena!! By far, these were the best fries I had ever had. They were extra crunchy and the sauce was amazing!!! After polishing off the fries (and wanting more), I was certain the burger would have to be a let down as nothing could top that flavour... and then it happened... the Sugarskull burger had an intense depth of flavour that was outstanding. The patty was cooked perfectly and the toppings were perfectly paired. I will absolutely be back for more!!! read more

Love the original with half the crack sauce,. Friendly server. Would recommend. Not sure what else to say 85 word limit. read more

Was wanting to this place for a while. I drive by it all the time. Today I went and was really disappointed. My burger was ok but I had to send it back because they put mustard on it when I requested no mustard. My dinner companions burger was the basic bitch she also made a special request. They made hers right but somehow got mustard all over the wrapping so it tasted like mustard as well. They did replace my burger but was still waiting and staring at my dinner companion while she ate her burger then she got the pleasure of eating . Service was ok and very basic decor. Ample parking available read more

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Was here this past week. Small place on the southside. Lil bit of patio seating. Weird name, never had the presence of mind to ask about it. I got duck 'wings' and the OG burger with all the fixings. They serve beer too, Seachange and Alley Kat. Burg was great. Wings were drum sticks and pretty decent. A bit rubbery, as duck can be. Came with some sort of a dipping sauce. I noticed theres a duck theme on the menu, which was interesting. They must use the entire bird when cooking, as duck oil is used in some of the cooking. You don't see that too often. Nice service and not too slow read more

New burger place near Southgate mall is fantastic. Flavors were great, hand made patties, and fries to die for. I wish the fries order was smaller though, is too much for one person with a burger. The interior ambiance is rustic like a picnic fun for kids and families. I'll be back read more

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The picnic tables are uncomfortable unless you have more padding on the back than I do. But they are a cheerful red. Almost every burger except the one I wanted - the fungi burger- was available in a gluten free version. I had the sugar skull, which was tasty but a bit sweet, not what I should've ordered. The hand smashed patty was good but on the small side. Most would probably want an extra patty on theirs. I liked the gluten free bun, though it was saucy and messy to eat. They supply napkins at the table, which is a plus, because I needed about five of them. Overall, I thought the burger was a satisfying meal, though a bit sweet. The teenage girls in the front didn't seem to do anything but take cash and bring out the food. With a little service, they might make better tips. read more

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I'm a burger fanatic! I've been to most of the burger spots in Edmonton. Heard some really good things about Backstairs, and finally decided to check it out. I had no idea what I'd been missing. I will say, I wasn't a fan of the service, and I will dock them points. We were greeted and seated promptly, and the host just left us. Never asked if we'd been there before, or told us how the ordering system worked. I also wasn't a fan of the paying before you got the food. At this price point, I'd expect to pay after the meal, like ahh other dine in establishment. Onto the food review. First off; presentation. Our burgers came disassembled, with the top bun with sauce beside the bottom bun with the remainder of the burger toppings. I prefer that method. Secondly: taste. I took my first bite, and I was blown away by how incredible it tasted. The burger itself had a great meat flavour, albeit it was a bit dry, next time I'll order it medium rare, instead of medium well. I compare this burger to Woodshed, which is my all time favourite burger in Edmonton. We also ordered a side of their Crack Fries. Let me say, these were the best fries I've ever had. The fries were perfectly crispy, tithe y had a spicy cheese sauce and sour cream, and even with all the sauces, the fries held their crispiness throughout the duration of our meal. They never got soggy. They were amazing! I'd go back and order just these! Backstairs, you did a great job, but the host (I get it's not your fault) but the host needs to figure out the hosting aspect of his job. read more

Backstairs Burger - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Went here a few weeks ago. Ordered the Bitch burger, it came raw, so after one bite I had no appetite, glad I ate a fry first cause they were amazingly crisp and tasty french fries. Hubby ordered the special of the day burger, his was cooked. Feed me pink hamburger and I will write bad reviews and openly share my disgust about it. I have health concerns and eating raw hamburger is off the table. Never coming here again either. The bar for food quality in Edmonton has dropped almost to the floor. read more

The OG $14 Backstairs Burger 10344 105 St NW Over a year ago, I heard many good things about Backstairs Burger, a pop-up joint created by chefs Levi Biddlecombe and Robert Wick and operating out of the WHY NOT Cafe & Bar. I'm usually skeptical about everything - religion, politicians, the news, etc. - but the praise I heard for Backstairs Burger was overwhelming and hard to miss, sort of like the bible-thumping preachers on a Whyte Avenue street corner. Unfortunately, I never got around to trying Backstairs Burger because WHY NOT tragically burned down in December of last year. Rather than succumbing to this tragedy and calling it a day, the resilient Levi and Robert started operating out of Boxer Kitchen & Bar. And then, they eventually found their way to their current location, 5th Street Food Hall. A product of JustCook Kitchens, the 5th Street Food Hall is a four-restaurant collective that looks like a newly-minted mall food court, without the ubiquitous American fast-food chains. Yesterday, I made a thirty-minute drive to the 5th Street Food Hall with my wife and four-month-old daughter. When I entered the food hall, my eyes zeroed in on a familiar face dining in front of me. It was a "Mean Girl" from my high school years. The desi equivalent of Regina George, even though she lied to everyone and said she was Lebanese. I've had an 18-year-old grudge against this now middle-aged woman for breaking my wife's TI-83 Graphing Calculator right before she had to write a Chemistry 30 exam, but I wasn't at 5th Street Food Hall to reignite a high school feud over a TI-83. I was there only to try the OG Burger - one of the most revered burgers in all of Edmonton. The wait for my burger wasn't that long, which was a blessing because the 5th Street Food Hall's irksome radio soundtrack consisted of forgettable pop songs, broken up with glib Wal-Mart commercials. My customized, onion-free OG consisted of a Goliath medium-rare beef patty, maharaja-sized bacon strips, tomato, shredded lettuce, American cheese, fried egg, and something appropriately called "crack sauce." I was expecting a good burger, but I've had plenty of good burgers from all the respected burger joints in Edmonton (YEG Burger, Woodshed, Meat the Bun, Fox, etc.). Good wasn't going to cut it this time around - I drove thirty minutes for this, and I needed a five-star masterpiece. And Backstairs did the unthinkable by creating a life-altering paragon of a burger, blowing my mind and making me realize that, sometimes, the hype is justified. The OG is the most incredible burger I've ever had from a burger-centric joint, and everything about it is marvellous. The medium-rare beef patty is divine; it's enormous, and its delicious juices penetrated my freshly-trimmed beard, resulting in a pleasant umami aroma throughout the evening. The fragrant and oversized bacon strips crooned to my agnostic soul, telling me that God would forgive me for eating the forbidden flesh tonight because it was that damn good. And the homemade "crack sauce," spread generously all over the Portuguese Bakery bun, is "something like a phenomenon," giving me a better high than the Tyrone Biggums $450,000 Crack Party. I could try to go on and on, telling you how great the OG Burger is, but I can't. I don't have the proper adjectives to do this perfect thing justice. I'm not a good enough writer. All I can say is that the OG Burger is one of the few wonders of our city, and it needs to be experienced by every self-respecting Edmontonian. My Rating: 5.5/5 (Flawless Victory) read more

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The food was delicious we had the OG burger, sugar skull burger a poutine and coffee crisp milkshake. You can taste the quality! Too bad the milkshake wasn't bigger it was good! The place is pretty small but worth the wait for the food. read more

This was a pop up burger shop but now I hear that they have a permanent location downtown. We ordered a few things...all were good. I loved my OG burger. The poutines were flavourful and the fries were cooked perfectly. One disclaimer though, they cook thier burgers medium rare. I really appreciate this because i think that is the best way to serve burgers but it may make people squimish. Hubby really enjoyed it this way. read more

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it's not bad, i enjoy the food.. service is decent, ambience is ok (not much you can do, it's a small space). i'm definitely. coming back..

Visited their new Queen Mary Park area location yesterday. While the burger was okay it took them more than 35 minutes after ordering to receive it. Others in the establishment appeared to be having the same experience. No apologizes from staff on the long wait and was told it's because they use fresh ingredients. Not understanding that to be honest read more

This pop-up burger joint in serving handmade gourmet burgers Wednesday's to Saturday 5-10pm. We got the sugar skull burger which was so delicious and the frisky brisket which was also amazing!! The sauce, the crunch, the perfectly cooked burger patties sooooo goood! The crack fries were also so yummy, next time I'll ask for a side of the crack sauce cuz it's EPIC!! Highly recommend if you're looking for some yummy burgers to try. They're made by a couple local chefs including Chef Levi of Why Not? Who's restaurant recently had a fire and had to close down temporarily. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. We wanted to try the chicken wings and the General Sanders sandwich but they were sold out of chicken!! Next time I'll order ahead...took a while for the food to be ready so definitely worth it to call ahead before you go pick up. read more

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3 of bought basic bitch burger ... and it sure was. All 3 were burnt with buns burnt inside out. The fries were very overseasoned so we did not eat them. Very disappointed for all the hype of the place. The menu need to say spicy seasoned fires and sloppy sauce on burgers. The cook kept going in and out of kitchen to take care of her son. When kitchen door opened the inside was in disarray, food on floor, messy and dirty mop close to grill. Unsanitary when cook deals with her child, the till, menus then goes and uses her hands for cooking. Staff looked hung over. But the food was biggest disappointment! read more

the burger are super small for 16$ and loaded with garlic - the buns were burnt black and tastes like Garlic burger cooked on open campfire 16.25 for their basic OG burger first one on the menu - read more

Backstairs Burger - Burgers Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The food here was excellent and very much gourmet quality for the food fare. It was my first time there and I was really pleased with what I ordered. Some may feel that the price is high, but given the beef is ground specifically for them, the buns are made specifically for them, they make their own cheese as well as all of the other ingredients it is a steal. if you want boring burgers, feel free to go elsewhere. They also make a gravy for their poutine made with Duck fat that is the best I have ever had, ever!! The place is not large inside but it was busy both inside and through take out while I was there at about 8:00 PM. The staff was friendly and were more than happy to answer any questions. This place is second to none in Edmonton. Try this, it will redefine what a burger can be for you. I will be trying to go through the whole menu, burgers, sandwichs, fries were awesome and shakes for sure. I will report back as I go. read more

while the food is excellent I have been sitting at the WEM location for over half an hour waiting for one basic b burger and fries. people after me have received their order. the gals at the till didn't seem to concerned when I approached with my concerns. not sure I will be back to this location again. too bad. thought I found a gem. read more