Wow! Just wow! I am a huge smash burger kind of girl and this place really live up to its 2025 award if the best smash burger in town!!! We came as a group of 6 and tried the following: - double smashed burger with bacon - 5/5 - waffle fries - 5/5 - ranch dipping sauce - 5/5 - not so secret sauce - 3/5 - Tennesee dry run chicken wings - 4/5 - I love me some dry rub and they were generous with it - I'm a huge chicken wing fan... and these were crunchy and flavorful. There was a sweet after taste to it and I'd you like sweet you'd probably give this a 5/5 but I'm a salty spicy kind of girl - 5/6 of us liked this wing flavor - bbq chicken wings - 3/5 - there is a strong Smokey flavor to it which again - If you like Smokey you'd probably give this 5/5, but only 3/6 of us like these wings. - my friend got the chilis on her burger and she absolutely love them - pup patties - these cute smash patties definitely made my dog love me more! Lol We sat outside on a Wednesday evening around 7pm and it was great! Staff were friendly and helpful. Greeted us at the door instead of behind the counter. There is ample Parking - and that's le thing that matters a lot to me as a consumer. We will definitely come back! read more

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First time here. Got the double double. I added bacon. It was so good but wishes it had some tomatoes and lettuce on it. The fries were good but felt alittle to oily. The ranch is so good! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've been a fan of Bad Jimmy's for a while now, so when I saw they were doing brunch pop-ups, I had to check it out. My first attempt was a bust--showed up 20 minutes before opening and the line was already impossible so I left. This time I learned my lesson and arrived an hour early, snagging the 10th spot in line. While waiting, they handed out menus, which was a nice touch. I spotted a few items I'd missed from not making it in last time, plus that new breakfast sandwich they posted on Instagram. Once doors opened, the door guy let us know to order before finding a table. He came off a little abrupt, but I get it--opening rush is real. We ordered, found seats and waited about 20-25 minutes for our food. I got the Rib Cake - 2 pancakes with a brown butter maple cream and two ribs. The ribs were incredible. Tender, smoky, and maple glaze was perfect. I got a side of bacon... Also fantastic. But the pancake was disappointing. Dry, flavorless, just kind of there. Even with the brown butter maple cream on top, it didn't hit. Pancakes should bring back those warm childhood breakfast vibes, but these didn't do it for me. The breakfast sandwich was actually really good. Loved the tomato jam, though the hashbrown felt unnecessary--just more carbs on an already carb-heavy sandwich. My sister ordered BJs Slam and wasn't impressed with the pancake either--same dryness, and she didn't love the maple cream. When she asked for scrambled eggs at the counter, they said "no modifications," which was confusing since the eggs came out scrambled anyway. Would've been easier to just say they already come that way. The eggs were solid though, and she loved the bacon. The potatoes were a bit dry and could've been crispier. Here's the thing: I love Bad Jimmy's. Their burgers and wings are top-tier, and I'll always come back for those. But brunch? Not sure it's worth the hour wait. Some good stuff, but overall pretty underwhelmed. If there's a line next time, I'm probably hitting up breakfast somewhere else. I'll be back to Bad Jimmy's for sure--just sticking to burgers and wings. Though if they bring those ribs to the dinner menu? I'm first in line. read more

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This is a great smash burger spot! The quality matches the hype and everything is reasonably priced. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Obsessed. Straight up one of the best, new burger places I've had in a while. I usually stick to my fast food chains, and normally don't stray away to try new joints, but I am so glad I did. This place was fantastic. The burger was cooked to order, absolutely delicious. The fries, I gotta say, were probably some of the best fries IN GENERAL. So crispy, full flavor, but soft and hot inside. Perfection. Not only that, the portions are very generous and I appreciate having enough food to the point that I am almost too full. That's how I know it was worth the cost. I gotta shout out the overall vibe: it's fantastic. Something about the red lighting, mixed with some sort of retro aesthetic, makes it almost feel surreal. I love it. Highly recommend if you're looking for a really good burger. read more

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Don't miss out on the waffle fries! Had a lovely girls lunch out here and we had a very yummy meal! The vibes here are fresh and fun, and I like how straight forward the menu is. The perfect amount of variation/add ons without the overwhelm. We started our meal sitting outside which was nice. And then we shared some ice cream inside so it didn't melt as fast, and the chairs indoors were very comfy and I liked the sky light in the center of the room. The only questionable moment was when I went to the bathroom: it's dark as hell! This opinion may be a sign that I am getting older, but there wasn't enough light in the bathroom (and definitely couldn't see well enough to see if it was clean, which was not ideal). The food: oh boy! This is a really solid smash burger. Very delicious! But the fries were next level good (and the ranch they have is also excellent). Ice cream was also good, but don't feel like I'll get it again if we come back (a little too pricy for soft serve IMHO). The staff here are very attentive and checked on us after ordering (even though it's a quick service). Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Classic Double with bacon and a side of waffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Convinced my husband to try this over our favorite spot, Otro. He ended up mad at me. The wings were not good. I should have taken a pic - they didn't look cooked all the way once we bit into them. The ranch was good though.. The burgers were just okay. My husband said not even a quarter as good as five guys. He was quite annoyed by the mediocre meal. Almost 70.00 of ehhhh... My daughter enjoyed the grilled cheese. Service was good - the place is clean - Maybe it was an off day.. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Grilled cheese, wings, burgers - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Staple smashburger restaurant for late night bites with friends. Stopped by for the first time on a Friday night after grabbing a few drinks with friends that evening. There was a huge parking lot out back. The interior had great vibes with red low-lighting, decor, and white tiling. You order food with the cashier out front, but you can also go straight to seat yourself at the bar with its own Bad Jimmy's drink menu. The burgers had the ideal patty to bun and other toppings ratio. The patty was greasy and flavorful. We forgot to try the fries. Overall, really enjoyed the vibes and burgers. Looking forward to also trying the fries and cocktails. read more

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Food: 3 stars - Ordered their double smash burger and added raw onions. It's pretty basic to be honest. For a $12 double burger, I was left unsatisfied, wanting more and I'm smaller than average size male in America (5'3" 140lbs). I would definitely get a triple patty next time. Don't get me wrong, it was a tasty burger; just not enough burger at that price point. The quality of ingredients are there - quality beef, fresh ingredients, soft potato buns, but the one little slice of American cheese and super thin patties felt underwhelming. There are also very limited options for add-ons; no option for fried egg, no other cheese option while adding bacon is +$3 and extra sauce or side of ranch or chopped chilis is +$2. Quite exorbitant for a classic smash burger in my opinion. I also tried their dry rub wings and they were okay. I believe it was a Tennessee style dry rub which was not bad but nothing to rave about from a burger joint. Their house ranch was on the watery side but the flavor was there. I will say, their cris cut fries are the bomb! Love the season, the crispness on the outside and fluffiness on the inside. If I'm coming back, it's because of their fries and to add an extra patty to their double. Service: 5 stars - Stood in line trying to figure out what to order and a manager walked up to hand us their paper menu with descriptions as the menu above the register was minimal without any details. That was nice. Also, the wife ordered the classic double without mustard but came out with mustard and no onions, so she had to return and they made a new one for her. They also offered a complimentary drink from the bar as to make up for their mistake. So the wife ordered their Bad Jimmy's 8 Ball off the tap because she knows I like to try unique/local craft beers. It was a pale ale and was light and crisp. Appreciate going above and beyond for a simple mistake but that's what makes an ordinary dining experience special - stellar service. Not to mention, food came out decently fast for a party of seven. Ambiance: 5 stars - from the outside, it looks disenchanting but completely transformed on the inside. It has sort of a retro diner vibe with a modern twist. I really dig the skylight in the middle of their dining space with fresh greenery - very nice touch. However, it was a bit difficult to find seating for a large party. Most seating options were for 1-4 people. Only one large booth area that could accommodate for 6-8 people. Just FYI if you're taking the whole gang during a busy dinner rush. Overall 4-stars: It's a good spot for your classic smash burger but nothing extraordinary in my opinion. Would try again and would recommend for people who don't mind paying top dollar for a simple smash burger. read more

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First time here. It's been so many places and I've been to them all. It's a great space. It's an order at the counter place. Then they will bring it to you. Menu js short and sweet. We had 2 classics and fries and drinks. Oh and a pup patty. ( disappointed in that) But the burgers were very good. Moist and delicious. Fries.... Outstanding. We didn't do any alcohol.. but their us a full bar. Next time. Wish them well in this space. It's a hard spot to get noticed! read more

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Well if you like assembly line food and a place where everyone is eating the same thing, ,Jimmy has you covered. About 40 burgers being cooked at once...its like your at a wedding. But with no choices. As for the burger, just like everyone else's with potato bun, secret sauce, pickles. Nothing special, but low overhead costs for Jimmy and easy greasy money. read more

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Came here after a round of golf with some friends for a burger and fries. Great atmosphere and good tasty food. Overall good time and although it's on the pricier side I understand because of the nice atmosphere. I would definitely try the wings next time as they looked great! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Pretty tasty, nothing great - definitely over-hyped. Trying to think what else to day to hit the 85 word minimum... read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped in for a burger and fries on a Sunday night around 6. Small little place with an old school feel to it People inside are friendly, and the food was brought out quick. The burgers are smash burger style which were really good. The fires are seasoned well and amazing. They also have a little bar area to watch tv and have a beer or drink with your burger. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Double and lil jim with waffle fries. - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had heard so much about this place that we decided to grab lunch here. The decor this place is kind of cool. It's kind of a retro diner vibe with glass bricks, red vinyl booths, and some neon. There is a bar, and it looks like a pretty good bar. We didn't order any alcohol today. The menu is relatively small. I wasn't very hungry so I just ordered the Little Jim, a burger with just cheese at secret sauce. I'm weird about sauces so I ordered without the secret sauce. Son got the classic double, and we ordered an order of fries to share. So glad we only ordered one because the order a fries is pretty big. The fries were absolute perfection - - seasoned waffle fries with the perfect seasoning. The burgers were good. Maybe not as absolutely amazing as I had heard, but they were good. These are Smash burgers, so if you're looking for a big juicy burger this isn't the place. If you're looking for a smashburger these are the smashiest. read more

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Best burger ever!! Cool funky vibe to the location. Had lots of customer but made each feel like they were special. Can't wait to go back. read more

I used a restaurant delivery service called DoorDash. The experience I had on Thursday was terrible. Ordered food waited for it to come. I literally was one business over from bad Jimmy's. My day was chaotic. Didn't have time to run and go get my burger, so this is where DoorDash left it. I'm not even sure the bad Jimmy's even knows if they are using DoorDash they need to rethink it. No one would ever eat anything that was left in front of a car, at 90° in Arizona and that was not my car ! They didn't even know what I drove but my food was left on the ground for me to go outside and pick up, never found it. They did refund my money through DoorDash. I love bad Jimmy's, but they need to rethink who they're using as their delivery service the worst ever.!!! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great ambiance, the red light can be a little romantic . I order a double burger which was delicious for my first time having a real smash burger, people kept telling me to go try it. The umami from the meat and the suaciness was great. The waffle shaped french fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Definitely a place to go to try a smash burger if you haven't had one. read more

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We all tried the double burger and fries. The burger was very good and the environment is fun and inviting. Service was fine. But it wasn't good enough to return. I appreciate some homemade ranch like the next person but for $2- I would pass. Nothing special. It was definitely cool to try once and see what the hype is about. read more

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Let's just get straight to it. The burgers are sooooooo good. Perfectly smashed, seasoned, meaty. Dipped in ranch. Perfection. The bun is soft and not overpowering. Their ranch is so damn good. Has a unique taste and very flavorful. The fries pair perfectly with the burger. Nicely seasoned waffle fries that are crispy every time. Definitely pricey but they also use quality ingredients. My boyfriend loves their veggie burger. Said it's the best one he's had. They make it in house so it's not some crap veggie patty. The vibes are there. Dimly lit with loud music but the playlist is always on point. Everyone is always friendly when we go in and always thanks you for coming in. Even had the pleasure of being served by the owner once who was very nice! read more

Smash Burgers. Criss cross fries seasoned to perfection. Service has been great each time we visit. There is a bar with beer and some liquor if that's your vibe and good music. Definitely try this hidden gem. read more

If you want a burger come to this place now!!! Smash burger style!!! Fun little place to eat amd grab a beer. I would have posted a photo but ate it to quickly. Decent pricing, super clean, good people. read more

Great service. The burgers are great. I got the Lil Jim since it's a single patty. It was very good for a smash burger. Someone I was with had the wings. They said they weren't that great. Great vibe. Gets really busy on a Friday night. Not a great selection of beer. read more

Bad Jimmy's - lil Jim - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Extremely nice and attentive staff. Restaurant is clean and taken care of. My Double with waffle fries, a Mexican Coke, and a vanilla soft serve with olive oil and sea salt was very good. Seating inside and outside. Cocktail bar, booths, diner seats, and patio seating. Prices are more restaurant than diner. Want to come back to try the S.L.A.B Salad and Lil Jim. Onsite parking is free and plenty. Love the late hours. read more

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We're from northern California (Bay Area) and was recommended bad jimmys from my brothers friend. We are so glad we listened. Everything we ordered was amazing. I'm gluten free and even though they don't have gluten free buns they did a lettuce wrap. It was massive but so good. The fries and chicken wings were fantastic. My daughter who is autistic and only eats about 5 foods and she really enjoyed the wings. I was almost in tears seeing her eat the wing! While eating my kids wishes we had a bad Jimmy's near us. All I can say is me too! Best smash burgers we have ever had. Bad jimmys please come to the Bay Area your food is amazing! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Breakfast jimmy - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came back to try the wings, and I loved them. The tennessee dry run ones were a little bit too smoky for my taste, but the buffalo were delicious. Super tender and HUGE, just expensive. read more

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Update: Ownership reached out quickly and fixed the issue. I appreciate the quick response. 2/14/26 Door Dash order. $15+ with of sauce not included. Reached out to Door Dash. No response. Burgers were good, but cold. This was our second time having Bad Jimmy's. Unsure if there will be a 3rd. read more

Fantastic smash burgers! The fries are a big enough portion to share and don't forget the not so secret sauce to dip. Really cool blend of old school vibes and kind of modern/hipster aesthetic. They were playing good jams when I visited and the bartender was friendly. read more

I'm giving this place 4.5 stars, but that's only because my inner cheapskate is still recovering from paying $50 to order at a counter and fill my own drink. Don't get me wrong, it was worth it. This was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Let's be clear: the burger gets a solid 5/5 stars. That patty was a thing of beauty--amazingly well-seasoned and 100% ground beef with simple, classic toppings that hit all the right notes. My kiddo devoured the "La Burg" and fries, and we both stayed hydrated with water. The salad, however, was a whole different story. It was more of a dressing delivery system than a salad, with a tangled mess of almost-wilted iceberg lettuce, what seemed like blue cheese, and cherry tomatoes swimming in it. HA! I actually enjoyed it, but I'd definitely request a lighter hand with the dressing next time. Maybe a little on the side for dipping? The place was absolutely packed when we visited, which probably explains the controlled chaos. I can't wait to go back. I'm ordering the exact same thing only asking for less dressing on the salad! 100% Return factor read more

I think this is the largest Bad Jimmy's and it is very nice with plenty of seating. I have now been to 3 different locations and one thing for sure the burgers are consistency great at each location. I love the burgers however not a big fan of the fries. (Not sure why so I keep trying them to figure it out) The staff is super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back! It is a must try. read more

Ambient is great, staff was friendly, but ultimately the burgers are delicious! Will be back again for sure.

Great burgers and fries. Burgers are smash burger style and delicious. It's simply great food but a little overpriced. If you're looking for old school diner style burgers this is it. But it's got hipster pricing. read more

A top smashburger restaurant for great flavor! It's fresh, delicious, and you have options to customize however you want. Highly recommend their L.A Burg! It's a casual retro vibe and wonder for takeout or dine in. read more

I am thrilled they decided to open a third location Uptown as this is the closest one to me now. They definitely rank in the top 3 smash burgers in Phoenix and beyond that the vibe is great. As with their other locations they kept the decor retro and old school dinner. Service was great. I got the double burger and it was so tasty. I loved the fries too. The soft serve ice cream looks delicious too - I'll have to try that next time. I feel this is a great spot to bring friends that are visiting out of town. Can't wait to come back! read more

Bad Jimmy's - Double burger - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Friday night visit. Everyone in my party had the double burger and enjoyed it. The seasoned waffle fries were tasty as well. Like other locations, there is very limited seating and the restaurant is at arctic temperatures. There is outdoor, indoor, and bar seating. No issues with the service. read more

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$73 for three hamburgers with fries and drinks. We got our food and asked for one side of ranch for the fries. We were informed we needed to go back up and pay for it. Food was great, but that's ridiculous. Take it from the large tip we left you at the register. read more

We have been reading about the rapid growth of Bad Jimmy's and had to check it out. We have been in Scottsdale for 6 years but somehow never been to the Uptown Plaza area. Loved it there and had lunch at Bad Jimmy's. I love a burger and my wife loves a skinny smash burger. The crust was awesome! I'm from the South originally and love Martin's buns and keep them here at home in the freezer...so that being their bun of choice is great. Also.... Don't miss the soft serve swirl ice cream! The joint was hopping with a full house the whole time we were there. As you expand , don't forget North Scottsdale! You need one around Kierland ...and ... while you're at it , the soon to be built Carefree Quarter would be a great spot or at least somewhere in the Cave Creek/Carefree area. Thanks! We will be back! read more

Bad indeed. Burger places are generally greasy, but this was disgusting. The burger is smashed wafer thin so it burns to a crisp evenly. The bun was soggy from the grease. The "fries" are a seasoned-flour dredged potato monstrosity reminiscent of something found at a state fair. The veggie burger is a mashed bean patty that is breaded and deep fried until rock hard. Everything tasted like the same salty burnt grease. The portions are large, but that simply meant there was a lot to throw away. Too pricey to not be edible. read more

We've had Bad Jimmys from the downtown location before and their new uptown location gave the same great vibes and food. I ordered takeout but the inside was set up similarly, giving Jersey Diner vibes which always reminds me of back home. Has a full service bar inside + additional outside seating as well. Service was quick and friendly as usual. Absolutely love that we don't have to treck downtown for the same delicious burgers and fries. Also the freshest, crispiest waffle fries in AZ! Congrats on the new location and thank you for read more

Bad Jimmy's - French fries - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Amazing food and great location! First time here and everything was really good! The salad wash fresh, perfectly dressed. Burger was massive and can get soggy if you don't eat it right away but delicious. Will be back to try cocktails! Great for cute pictures! read more

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