It's baller bad for a reason. It was not good or delicious. Just get McDonald's instead, trust me, at least they could have seasoned the meat read more

So I came here for the first time with my little sister who loves a good burger. I heard there was a vegetarian burger and was willing to be a dirty vegan that day. I had heard from a few people that the food was good and "good" was honestly an understatement. I haven't had waffle fries (really any fries lately) that have made me sit and question everything I've tried prior lol. They were seasoned and fried to perfection. The burger was also really good, I'm not a fan of mustard so I had them remove it and add their not so secret sauce. Loved it! So much that I came back for another burger a week later lol. They'll definitely be seeing me more often. read more

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This was a great place to grab a quick burger between activities. Fantastic smash burgers, great music, and comfy bar seating.

Not the best but not horrible, it's like In n out with a bar. Very small menu which is fine, order at the counter like fast food, not many places to sit inside. Pricey. 1st look at the burger made me question if it was good or not and if i had actually ordered beef, imo it did not look like something you'd drool over, get past the 1st bite and it's ok. Could only eat 1/2, could literally taste the huge amount of sodium.probably a good hangover burger. Loved the fries. read more

Bad Jimmy's - Double cheeseburger $12 not including fries. - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Worth the drive into downtown and the unpredictable parking! Lol The crispy, flaky edges of the beef patties are something that must be experienced, if you are a burger fan! No weird aioli's or sautés, just a great classic burger. Outdoor/patio seating in the back of the restaurant, so you don't have to leave smelling like a short order cook ‍ read more

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Best burger in Phoenix and maybe AZ. I came in on a Monday night and the feeling of the place was kind of like a club with really good food. There were people in the restaurant industry chilling here like chef Rene Andrade whos opening up some of the hottest spots-I was literally chilling with him lol. Anyways the burgers were super smashed thin and crispy. The components of the smashburger double were perfect and I was super satisfied by my double. I'd go here again any days over in n out for a burger in AZ! read more

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Got the LA. Good food, service was so so. Pastrami and bun were amazing, but burger and cheese wasn't that great. Waffle fries were good but not super hot. They dont have mayonnaise, which isn't a big deal but given the ok burger, I could use the moisture. read more

LOVED this new joint that I was lucky to find via another one of my favorite restaurants Instagram pages! So happy I finally got to try today because I will be back. The menu is super simple with hit or miss specials until they sell out. When we went for lunch today, only their regular menu was available which is 3 burger options, a few side options, and a soft serve ice cream option. My family got two classic doubles (one plain for my kiddo even though it said no modifications, which I appreciate since he wouldn't have eaten otherwise), one double burger which had the most amazing stringy grilled onions and special sauce, plus fries. The burgers are smashed burgers and were perfectly cooked. They were still juice with the yummy crispness around the edges. The potato buns were a nice sweet touch too. The fries are freakin delicious and are actually a nice addition to the burger if you run out of toppings in your last few bites. The fries are crispy waffle fries and are very beautifully seasoned. Texture was insane (not a single soggy fry in our three orders). They have a full bar here and the bartender was insanely knowledgeable. I was struggling to pick so he did offer to make me anything if I told him what I liked. I wanted to try a menu item for my first time so I went with the pagu drink (gin based). This drink was light refreshing and poured generously. My cousin got the bikini drink (rum based and it was so pretty plus it came with a fun little gummy treat). All in all everything was great and I loved the old school diner vibes with the spray paint art alley patio. It's a touch pricey but I can't wait to come back. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is the difficulty knowing what is and isn't on the menu (specials or not, didn't know they had a drink menu until we asked specifically, etc.). I'm sure it'll adjust to 5 in the future. read more

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Bad Jimmy's got some of the BADDEST burgers in town, and I mean that in the best way! Decided to check this spot out after watching a friend's DJ set. First thing to note: the vibes are right. This place has some great music and an energetic atmosphere, which was welcomed after already having a couple drinks in the system. Second thing to note: the menu. The food menu is pretty straightforward, it has the American classics and that's about it. It's also a bit on the pricey side. You might be hesitant to pay those Five Guys prices. You might even be a little reluctant after receiving a burger that has far less trimmings than a Five Guys burger. I can assure you any reluctance or doubt that you might have will instantly vanish once you take a bite of one of their DELICIOUS burgers. I'm actually salivating just thinking about it. The cheeseburger is so simple and yet it's done to perfection. The criss cut fries are good and seasoned quite well (maybe it's just salt,I don't know), but the true star of the show is the smash burger. The drinks also lean toward the pricey side but you will not be disappointed. They are some of the best tasting drinks in town. Bad Jimmy's is awesome but the price point makes it an occasional visit rather than a regular one. I get it, it cost money to keep the lights on in DTPHX, and honestly, I have no problem supporting a local business. Bad Jimmy's, you're doing a great job. read more

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Totally tubular spot! Burgers rock, fries are righteous, and the wedge salad is, like, totally rad. Fresh vibes, staff's cool, and the tunes? So gnarly! Full bar for maximum awesomeness. Need merch ASAP - it'd be, like, totally boss. read more

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I personally don't know how this place isn't a 4-5 star in everyone's book. From employees, ambiance, and food, it's all top-notch in my book. If I was nitpicking, I would say that it's a little pricey for a smash burger and fries, but I thoroughly enjoyed the food at Bad Jimmy's. Upon entering, we were greeted by a very nice woman who gave us the menu rundown, told us what they were known for, and took our order. It wasn't too busy, but our food came out pretty quickly. We sat on the patio, which wasn't busy at all. Thankfully, it wasn't hot out yet. There's music playing throughout the inside and outside, which might not be for everyone, but I think it's all part of the vibe of going. I've tried recreating my own version of their smash burger at home since we don't live close, but the other standout was the crisis-cut fries. They reminded me of much tastier J-Box curly fries, which I haven't had in years. If I were in the area or if my younger sister was in town, I would definitely take them here for an excellent smash burger. read more

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Probably my favorite burger in phoenix. I used to think bad jimmy's was overrated but I'm a convert now--I love everything they do. The burgers are very thin and griddled with a delicious crust. You can add bacon for extra if you like. There are two styles (in n out style with special sauce or mustard and ketchup). Fries are waffle with some kind of delicious seasoning. The bar is totally optional but their drinks are really tasty, best I've had so far is probably the sexyy red. Service is always nice and fast. I expected hipster-ass bullshit and the music is always loud but no one ever has ever made me feel unwelcome. In fact, they've been super accommodating. read more

--- **Food/Drinks** Double Burger w/ added chopped chilis - solid smash burger with a great sauce. The chopped chilis added some heat. Maybe best in AZ? Maybe I'm a sucker for hype? Waffle fries w/ ranch - beef tallow fried, and they make their own ranch dressing which always adds an extra 0.5 stars to any review, that's the rules. Midori Sour - tasty, a little on the smaller side, but pretty strong! Cocktail bar quality in a burger joint. They've got beer too- --- **Aesthetic** Retro diner vibe, whole inside & patio are washed with neon lighting. Counter serve joint (have to order food and alcohol separately). Inexplicable sopranos pinball machine right at the front door, but it's a vibe. Got there at 6:30pm on a Friday and the inside seating & bar were already full. Grabbed a spot on their small outside patio. Even at close-to-max capacity, the food came quick and there wasn't a long wait at the bar. --- **Affordability** The burger was priced at around $12 which is like McDonald's prices in this economy. Quality way surpassed the price, more than worth it. Cocktails were $15, which is standard cocktail bar pricing, but also worth the price. --- **Return Factor** Would come back in a heartbeat. They also opened up a Scottsdale location recently. They run daily specials- Friday night's was a green chile burger. I've seen on their instagram great looking wing nights, and one night had a strawberry burrata dish w/ basil & olive oil. --- read more

What a fun downtown experience! The ambiance was very retro and the burgers were delicious! We were shocked that the fries included waffle and curly, what a surprise. Service was quick and quality of food was definitely there. Highly recommended! read more

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This burger was probably the best burger I've tasted in a while, I will say the fries were a little salty but still good. The vibes.. very good vibes the lady taking our order was cool and is a good advocate for what Jimmys is. Pretty good pricing for what you get. I sat at the bar and the bartender was cool as well. Everybody was dressed nice and seemed to have a real cool and chill vibe to them. I'm not from Phoenix but I heard they have events and I'm sure those are lit. Jimmy's is a must when I come back to AZ. read more

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The food was good, especially the meat, but I did notice you can't customize or substitute. It a huge deal but for a burger, fries and a drink being $20+, you should have some say. Overall, pretty good and I'll likely be back. Only caution is making sure you go when it's not busy, the inside is super small and there is outdoor seating but no one wants to sit on black metal chairs in the sun when it's 100. I recommend they put up sun shades and misters. My other recommendation, offer ketchup in a dispenser. Having to open and squeeze out 49272 packets is messy and likely not profitable. read more

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Great local spot that you wouldn't notice if you were just walking in downtown but this place was legit! Great burgers. Menu is concise which I appreciated. They're good at what they do. Service was fine but ambiance was great. Outdoor/indoor seating and a bar read more

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

Brand new burger joint in the Roosevelt Row area of downtown Phoenix. Counter service with limited seating areas inside. Almost missed the outdoor seating area in the back. The burger was tasty but it was disappointing that you were unable to make any alternations to the food. The fries reminded me of chick-fil-a. The downside is the price. Expensive for a burger especially when you have to pay for your fries separately. read more

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I think this place is pretty okay! I love the decor, I love the ambiance, I love all the attention to detail in design. I'd give the interior and vibes 5 stars if it had its own category. I went here because I saw someone proudly proclaiming this was one of the best burgers in Phoenix. It's... good, pretty okay to me. I just can't justify paying almost 20 dollars for a burger, fries, and no drink. I will say, the fries SLAPPED. Yum. If you've got the cash for it and the want for it, then sure! This is definitely more of a place to hang out with your bros and catch up with burgers and drinks. Maybe not for the individual experience of finding the best burger in Phoenix. read more

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Today the Arizona Republicans food section rated Bad Jimmy's down town as one of the best burger places in downtown! Today I tried their Classic Double with cheese i can tell you it was the worst burger I have ever had! considering i was Charged $26.00 for a burger, french fries and a drink! Way over priced for a bad burger I will never take recommendations from the Republic on their food again read more

My favorite place everrrrr. you NEED to go!!! I'm obsessed. The soft serve with olive oil and salt is literally phenomenal.

Bad Jimmy's is my favorite burger spot in the downtown area. The quality of food and service is consistent and I haven't found a smash burger spot that compares. A double burger (add bacon) finished with some of their amazing vanilla custard - add olive oil and sea salt - is the go-to. Don't think twice about this spot, you won't regret it! The only downside is that they don't do online orders so we always have to wait for our food and I usually get it to go. Otherwise, I love this spot. read more

FINALLY. AZ FINALLY has a mom & pop/brick & mortar smashed burger joint. I've waited for this for a LONG time and I hope these guys are in the long haul. Their burgers are top shelf. Best in AZ (ignore the reviewers mentioning other burger joints like "Hamburguesas Y Cervezas" or "Arizona Wilderness DTPHX", both of which serve crappy obese diner style 100% chuck beef burgers). Bad Jimmys serves grade A chuck and brisket burgers which are smashed down beautifully (most times). They do tend to slack off when they're busy so if you can avoid the weekends then you'll get them at their best. Their waffle fries are something else too. My only gripes would be location with bad parking and the loud ass music playing nonstop inside the restaurant. It's loud to the point where you can barely have conversation with whoever you brought with you. I wish they had bbq sauce but I'm fine with bringing my own lol. read more

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They make good smash burgers and fries - I appreciated the simple menu. 4/5 because the price is a bit high considering what you could get from a competitor for a few dollars less. read more

Bottom line: The burger was delicious, but I think it's a little overpriced. Downtown Phoenix now has so many great burger options from Hamburguesas y Cervezas (my favorite) to AZ Wilderness, but I feel like this burger should be priced a little lower fill the the gap. The fries were kind of Chick-fil-A waffle fry style but I thought they were kind of chewy. read more

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Best burger I've had in AZ. Small menu but everything was very solid. Fries with homemade ranch is a must. Also the addition of fun cocktails really elevates the experience. read more

Simple, great burger. Fries were okay. Ambiance is fun, but it's a small place, tough to get a seat and too hot to be outside in the summer. Will be a better option when the patio is functional, but still a great meal. read more

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

Came for some wings and beer, and 6 wings and one porter later I was out $26. I knew the cheap food of yonder years had flown the coup decades prior, nesting in urban centers where suburban flight transitioned through the cul-de-sac of gentrification and hipster cafes. When $8 is a comfortable amount for a latte, $3 a taco becomes the norm and apparently now the going rate for a single wing. The place was hopping with folks who apparently have the means, not just for themselves, but for entire families, to drop the amount of a week's worth of groceries on the treasured grilled and deep fried cuisine here. I imagine they all had silk underwear as they did and returned home to their Egyptian cotton duvets from trying this exotic food from Buffalo, New York and Hamburg, Germany. I must admit the wings were quite meaty, though maybe not from chicken, but some exotic bird only recently discovered in the basin of some Amazon forest. The sauce and seasoning were quite exceptional, perhaps hand selected from the Grand Bazaar, and shipped along ancient transatlantic channels on the backs of highly trained dolphins. If not for the price I would give them a 4.5 out of 5, but alas this working class fellow can only afford 3. I must retire now to purchasing wings from Costco and seasoning them with my peasant spices. I will carry my sorrow into the $25 and 40 minutes it will take to have 70 wings, that while not quite 4.5 stars, will have to suffice my squalor's life. read more

Don't even know where to begin with this one! Our Bad Jimmy's experience was anything but bad! It was my birthday and I had been hearing buzz about/wanting to go here for a while. I came with 4 friends and had the best time. The service was incredible from the start. Every server felt like we were their friend. So kind and laid back. The food was unreal. Soooooo good. We all got different burgers and fries. The fries were incredible (and obviously so was the burger). Also random but probably the best ranch I've ever had?? We also tried the house made root beer and I've never had anything like it. It was incredible. We ended up staying and hanging out for a while and decided to get the vanilla soft serve with olive oil and salt. My sister said she was so mad because she lives out of town and is going to be constantly thinking about getting that ice cream again and won't be able to. It was SO GOOD. We talked to the chef all about the ingredients he uses and he was just so kind and wonderful to us. We got there around 6:30 and it was already super good vibes. They had fun music playing loudly and their branding and ambiance is 10/10. BAD JIMMY'S was a GOOD NIGHT. Definitely going back. read more

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Really cool little neighborhood spot, great place to meet the neighbors and take a load off. Food is fantastic and the vibes are always immaculate. The staff is super friendly and make a fun environment! read more

I was super excited to try this place since I'm a big fan of Smashburger--it's one of my all-time favorites! Unfortunately, my enthusiasm took a hit as soon as I walked in. I decided to sit at the bar, but the bartender's attitude didn't help. When I asked about the drink options, he just shrugged and said, "It's whatever we have here," while pointing at the bottles. I really wanted to like this place, but the customer service was a letdown read more

The food was bomb, the staff were friendly, the vibes were chill with the 2000's hip hop music playing. Will def be back! read more

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my friends loved their burgers. i dont eat meat so i went for their veggie burger. it tasted like a giant patty of fried salt. seriously just get beyond meat its so much easier. espresso martinis were meh. looked great though. after i told them their veggie burger sucked and i needed sauce for it they charged me for the sauce. wild. read more

Downtown for a D-backs game & afterwards was looking for a good burger. Found it! Bad Jimmy's has a cool vibe, great food, no nonsense & quick friendly service! Oh yeah & the bar inside is great too! Bad Jimmy's! read more

The food was five-star, and the double was my first meal; I was not disappointed! It was made to perfection. I will bring my lady here for a nice date night due to the ambiance and full-service bar. The old fashion very good. read more

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In another review, someone had the audacity to say this place was like In-N-Out- but with all due respect they are 100% wrong. Bad Jimmy's is SO much better. I was greeted with a smile upon entry even though the host was busy with customers. Food was brought out quickly and, hands down, was the best burger I have had in a long time! I ordered the classic double and fries- the burger was flavorful with the perfect amount of gooey cheese and the crunchy bits on the patty were chefs kiss; the fries were crispy and well seasoned. I had to take mine to go but next time I come in, I definitely plan to sit down and enjoy my meal with a drink. read more

Burgers are hands down one of the best in AZ. Delicious and fresh made. The service was friendly. The restaurant is small with not much seating available. I would recommend this place if you're craving a delicious smash burger. read more

This place should be a like a '90s CD and come with a parental advisory label. Unlike others I didn't have a problem with the volume of the music but I didn't appreciate the lyrics. Be ready for some f this and f that and MFs playing over the speaker. Let me paint a picture.. The song I love my b----, I love my b----- (it repeats these lyrics over and over in case you're not familiar with the song) was the song of choice while we ate. Like any lousy song, it feels like it's 12 minutes long and just won't stop playing. It's just not something that goes well with trying to have a conversation and enjoying good food. Look, I'm for free speech and the owners here have a vibe going which I can appreciate. I'm not asking or saying the change anything, only letting others be aware. Otherwise, the younger lady taking orders was very pleasant and the food was made quickly. Aside from the music I like the ambiance here. As far as the food, it's good not amazing. I'll let others comment on that but overall I'd say Pedal Haus and certainly Dog Haus makes a better burger. I might go back, but it'd be take out next time. read more

Good service good burger and fries. Tried the double cheeseburger and the wife got the classic double cheeseburger. Would definitely recommend the double cheeseburger more than the classic imo read more

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I had the best burger I've ever had at Bad Jimmy's. WOW. Everything was perfect. I ordered their double burger and added bacon. The soft potato bun that isn't fully cut was amazing. I love the fact that the bun isn't cut all the way through so your burger isn't sliding around. The fries were some of the best I've ever had. Their special sauce added the perfect touch to the burger and fries. I love that they have a puppy patty on their menu. My baby loved the puppy patty. I will be recommending Bad Jimmy's to everyone! read more

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

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