A little pricier but a SUPER cute vibe and DELICIOUS menu!!!! Well worth the $$ spent, you could TASTE the quality ingredients. We came during a huge conference so the wait was probably longer than normal, although we were helped as soon as there was a free staff member. Our waitress, Salsabila, was outstanding. She was SO friendly, gave us recommendations on the menu without us having to ask, was super patient with us, noticed my boss had lost her voice and offered her a ginger ale ON HER! Because they didn't have hot water for her throat, she was so hospitable and brought a delicious house-made ginger ale! All their sodas are homemade. She also made sure to ask (before we even ordered) what our allergies were so she could note it and ensure the kitchen was careful. As a peanut-allergy girl, I appreciated this so much! When we were leaving, she offered to-go cups for our waters. She deserves a raise, she was phenomenal! The chocolate milkshake was top TIER. I don't know how else to explain, it was like how I imagine a milkshake in Heaven to taste like. Wasn't that cheap ice cream with chocolate syrup, you could taste the creaminess and flavor !!! Ah! So delish. The only thing I would improve is their onion rings. Everywhere seems to make them different, so im not sure if I got a bad batch, but mine were soft and not crunchy or crispy. Still delicious though! Tons or organic, vegan, and keto options! Gluten free options too. Their menu is labeled fabulously. I would love to come back here if I'm ever in downtown Columbus again :) read more

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The burgers are really, really good. Like, really good. That's the only reason I'd come back. The "sides" portion was really small, service felt like I was inconveniencing them, and the building felt kinda weird. PROS: -Their burgers are really, really good. Juicy, moist, and perfectly cooked. Absolutely love the burgers here, and this is really their most redeeming feature. Their burgers are really good. -I love the "Build Your Own" option too. They have enough cheese and topping options that you could create some really weird (but cool) creations. -I love their focus on organic options. Their ability to swap out most of their meat (and even the dedicated space for allergen requests) for different options can make this a place where a large group of varying food needs can all still get together. -I love that they have the calorie count on their menus. This can be really helpful for choosing exactly how much burger you want to put into your body. The "Create Your Own" can really help with that too; simply leave out some of the biggest calorie loads to create something that works within your food budget. CONS: -Service was really off. I'm hoping it's just a bad day for someone and not a standard for here. She seemed really annoyed that we were there. When I "built my own burger" and stated I wanted mayo and ketchup on it (which is part of the sauces right on their menu), she told me there was ketchup on the table and she wasn't going to make the chef put it on there. When asked for the beer list, she sighed and pulled up the list then quickly rattled off a bunch of names. When asked for further details about them, she simply said "I don't know" and stared at us. -The burgers were delicious and just the right size. The "sides" (which you have to pay for, separately, from the burgers) were really really small. Our side of fries probably had about 15 fries in it. As the fries are the cheap part, wholesale cost-wise, this seems kinda weird. When we've gone to other burger bar places that have similar "pay separately" designs, the fries portions are much larger. -It just wasn't the place I was expecting from the online branding. I know that's a weird complaint, but the online pictures really sold a different "brand" than the in-person experience. I was probably expecting either an upscale "burger bar" feel or a retro feel. At the least, I was expecting bright colors with the pink/yellow color scheme. The interior of the restaurant feels like it used to be someone's home with a staircase that's blocked off and tons of mahogany and wood floors. I think it just feels odd compared to the shininess of their online presence. read more

DON'T GO HERE I placed a carryout order on their website. Upon arriving at the restaurant, I saw a sign that takeout orders needed to be picked up at a back counter. I walked through the restaurant towards the supposed pick-up area. The back counter is clearly doubling as a break room for staff, personal belongings strewn about, with a clear view of the dishwashing. Not very appealing or appetizing. I asked a staff member at the counter about picking-up a takeout order. She explained that someone would be with me in a "minute." I was clearly interrupting the tasks she was working on, and she was not impressed. I stood aside, waiting for a different employee to help me. Instead, employee - after employee walked by, ignoring me. Everyone working there seemed to be doing something other than helping a customer. After 15 minutes, a staff member finally asked me if I was waiting for a takeout order. I said yes, and told her my name. However, she clearly didn't check on my order - carrying on with whatever other tasks she was working on. After another 15 minutes, I was getting frustrated. I mean, 30 minutes to get any assistance? I went to the host stand hoping that someone would finally at least properly greet me, and maybe help me pick-up the order. Still, despite standing right at the host stand, no one bothered to stop and help me. I finally interrupted a nearby bartender mentioning that I had placed a takeout order, wasn't being helped, and at this point would prefer a refund. She gave me a forced, annoyed apology, further treating me as though I was a nuisance. She said a manager named Katrina would help me. Katrina, apparently the manager, I'm not sure because she didn't introduce herself, approached me at the host stand. She tried to give me the takeout order, but I refused. I explained I had been ignored for the last 30 minutes by dismissive staff who were too busy to assist customers, treating me as though I was an inconvenience. Katrina said she would process a refund at some point within 24 hours, unable to provide me with a receipt of the refund. This restaurant needs to start treating their carryout customers better. It's unacceptable to force customers to walk back into what is clearly being used as a staff break room, a messy one at that, and then treating them as though they are an annoyance - ignoring them for nearly 30 minutes. Don't go here. There are other restaurants in this neighborhood who would be happy to have your business. read more

Staying at the Hampton Inn here in CBUS and this was a block over so we decided to try it out. It's got a nice vibe inside, probably the best part of the experience. The server was nice and the food was decent. Nothing stood out really, the bison burger was ok. If you're wanting an ice cold coke, they make their own zesty sodas here. They aren't bad. When it was time to go, waiting on the bill took what felt like an eternity. She finally came over and said she forgot. So that was great. Anyway, if you're staying near here it's worth a shot. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here though. read more

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We were at a volleyball tournament across the street and ordered food to go. Our order wasn't ready on time so we had to wait an additional 20 min. The food was decent. The grilled chicken sandwich was great! Huge! The burger was tiny and greasy. Mixed reviews here. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Grilled chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It sucks I waited for ever to sit down it also took for ever too clean off the tables only one person is saying sorry and the waiter was not doing nothing they said they did no have cups what do you mean read more

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Food was good - excellent Brussels sprouts and cheesesteak. The bartender was so wonderful! They wouldn't seat us even with open tables, and put our name on a list. An hour late, still never called (list still showed usb"next" but seated many after us. Eventually sat at the bar and got food. But terrible customer service from hostess. read more

What a fantastic restaurant! Loved the menu, the food, the decor -- all top notch! Service was impeccable. Jordan said he was taking care of us and he did! I loved that he was able to speak knowledgeably about the menu, and he managed to be attentive without lurking. It's a difficult balance, but he made it look easy. My husband said that the Spicy Paul Bunyan made his top 3 burger list! Highly recommend. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Salted caramel milkshake was top tier with local ice cream. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My husband had been wanting to try this place because of their available vegan options. We finally made it in during one of our trips to town for a CBJ game. The service was prompt and friendly. They asked about our experience often and were ready if we needed something during our meal or before our food came to the table. The restaurant is absolutely a vibe. I really liked the decor, and the space itself. There was art to look at and interesting aspects of the building to talk about while we waited for our food. The burgers are smashburger style. I don't think we were prepared for that aspect of our meal. My burger was made from vegan meat and it surprised me that it was so thin. The flavor was very good and I enjoyed the burger. I just prefer a larger patty. My husband is the same, but he was eager to get his to the table and tackle it. We would go here again if we were in the mood for diner style smashburgers. read more

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I have been to the BareBurger in Clintonville before it became a Tee Jaye's Country Place in Clintonville, but the Short North location was the first BareBurger location in Columbus. I was very happy going to the BareBurger Short North. I had the Create my Own burger with double beef patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, honey mustard, and jalapeno BBQ sauce with a multigrain sesame seed bun. The Sweet Potato Fries was my side and the natural Diet Cola was delicious. My friend had the Veggie burger on a multigrain sesame seed bun with a salad. The service was great and he took great care of us especially on a cold day. I will have to have a milkshake when it gets warmer. The ambiance was a very bear themed because it is BareBurger. I will return to the BareBurger in the Short North again soon. read more

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Not a bad burger, but a little bit lacking on the toppings. They weren't evenly distributed or covering the entire burger. I had the Impossible Shrooming burger. The sauce was delicious, fries were great as well. Service was a little bit slow, but it was a pretty busy day. The decor was nice- good atmosphere with fun artwork. read more

Came here for lunch from a conference. Food (burger and fries) was good, but was pricey and arrived cold. Portions were small and adding avocado slices was half the price of the burger-$4. They never brought my drink with my food, which wasn't necessarily the issue; it was pretty busy. However, the issue was that had they ever come to check on me, they would've discovered that. I had to get my drink to go, but the amount was half of what I would have gotten had I got it when I was served. read more

Great menu for those with dietary restrictions. I'm gluten-free and had the popcorn, chicken and sweet potato fries and they were great. Can be a little bit busy at night time but the vibes inside the seating area and bar area are great. Drink menu is extensive and they always have several unique beverages for the season. read more

Not a good value. Burger was not even close to covering the size of the bun. No coke or pepsi, some other brand that was not good. $100 for two kids meals and two mediocre adult meals. Will not be back. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Jalapeño burger. $24 for this with fries. Not worth it. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a rarity is to experience staff at a restaurant treat you as if you were their family coming to dine at their workplace or extending you the kind of professionalism that you encounter if you were a country's dignitary! I went into the restaurant for a quick pick up after a long day of conference and meetings. Salsa offered me a chair, a soda, and very attentive suggestions for selecting my food. I was deeply touched that she showed me hospitality you don't normally see when you go to a restaurant for a quick pickup. Yesterday when I dined in, Matt was our server. I was extremely impressed by his professionalism and attention to detail, like I typically do not see in restaurant staff. I told Salsa that I'll tell about her outstanding hospitality to my child when I go home. Thank you for making my visit to Columbus memorable! Blessings! read more

I love when I enter a place and they make you feel enlightened. The gentleman who assisted me was very informative and dare I say passionate about the product. He broke it all the way down for me about the types of combinations I could do and what he would recommend. The food was fresh and flavorful, but priced a bit high for my taste. Still, if you have the privilege of dining here, make it count. read more

The restaurant is a good size with comfortable seating and good lighting. It does have a beautiful rustic look. Very nice. It was a very busy Friday night with a long line but space at the bar. We took the bar. The bartender was friendly and personable but she also had tables she was responsible for so it took a while before our orders were taken but I blame management for not having enough staff on schedule. It is GalaxyCon weekend! She was awesome anyway! The food was really good and the menu was amazing! Elk, wagyu, and vegan options. Wonderful experience! read more

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Plenty to choose from on the menu, has a great happy hour and can either choose bar / sit-down seating. My burger was cooked perfectly and went great with happy hour drinks read more

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There was a small issue with my order (drink not available) and Matt was super courteous and professional. It's refreshing to see service industry folks be proactive, professional, and super friendly. read more

Jacob K greeted me at the door when I wandered in for dinner. The decor is super cute and menu has many delicious options Jacob K suggested an AMAZING YUMMY Burger (Truffle Bison) and made such pleasant conversation during my short wait for the To-Go order. I'm here on business and wish we had Bareburger on the WestCoast! read more

Service was slow. Food tasted great but took forever to come out and was not warm. Place was clean and decorative.

Tiny, average burger for a giant burger price. Service was fine but would rather just have five guys.

My brother-in-law went here and brought over a big bag with a variety of sandwiches. We grabbed a couple chicken sliders, and a couple of bacon cheeseburger sliders. Sweetie and Baby K had the chicken ones. Sweetie had one and liked it, K was noncommittal. She just ate the pickles. I ate the rest, and it was a pretty good chicken sandwich. A thick piece of well fried chicken. Good bun. The burgers were pretty darn good. I reheated them in the toaster oven, so the bun got a little crispier than it would've been, but it was very good. Thick, meaty burger, with good cheese and very good bacon. And what I assume is their special sauce, also pretty tasty. All in all a nice little meal. I think I've been to Bareburger in other towns, but I haven't made it to the one here yet, so I will keep it in mind when I'm in the area. read more

Nice place within walking distance to Hilton Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The building is an older building, repurposed for new. The place is an eclectic space. The root beer is really good, the burger and fries were good. Decent place to get a burger. read more

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A group of friends and I went to bareburger for a second time. The first time was when they were just about the only restaurant in town to have the impossible burger. I had the mushroom impossible and a side of fries. While the burger itself was really good. Slim and crispy , it's pretty small and pricey. 14.95 plus tax and tip. read more

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Waited at the hostess stand for 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged me, staff was very rude. Burger was dry and overpriced.

Food looked and tasted exactly as expected! Smash burger was delicious and cheesesteak exceeded expectations!

**After the meal below, the restaurant reached out, made right my experience, and took serious note of my feedback. Everyone makes mistakes but not everyone wants to continuously improve. Bareburger clearly does. I will give them another try when I'm next in the area. This place has really gone downhill. I used to enjoy Bareburger in my days at OSU, so when my daughter and I were passing through Columbus craving burgers, I thought this would be perfect. The restaurant is very fun, decorated with bears and various animals. That's where the compliments end. We ordered the sweet Wagu sliders after some encouragement from our server. I vocally expressed my fear the sliders would be overdone, but she convinced me they would be perfectly cooked. Disaster. The first set of burgers they brought with the wrong toppings were absolutely incinerated. They remade the burgers with the correct toppings, but they were still well done instead of the medium we ordered. Dry enough that my daughter described them as crumbly. The chocolate and peanut butter shake we had was good and not overly sweet, but tiny for $11. Nothing was done or offered to make right our experience. Next time, we'll satisfy our cravings elsewhere. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Sweet Wagyu Sliders (2) - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Tried this spot which was new to me while visiting Columbus, Ohio. We chose this location for the options for meat lovers and vegan foodies! We had the cauliflower appetizer was was so good! Then also had our burgers and shared a large fries. Their homemade lemonade was great! Our server Nevaeh was awesome! She was so sweet. And the place was really spacious and nice overall vibe! Will most definitely be back and plan to bring new people here too! I would definitely do a regular bun instead of lettuce but i was trying something new but did not take away from how juicy and flavorful the burger was! read more

Bareburger - Short North - Standard served on lettuce bun - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So this was my first time going to Bareburger and I must say the food was really good. The menu has a lot of decent options. My server was absolutely amazing her name was Neveah she was very polite and answered all of my questions. I'll be going back to Bareburger great customer service! read more

Bareburger was a favorite of mine during my time in Columbus. Perfect for a late-night snack after hitting the bars, Bareburger is often on the emptier side since most people opt for takeout, but is great if you're craving a greasy burger, fries, or nuggets. For my vegetarians out there, Bareburger is a great option! They have impossible nuggets and burgers and a host of alternatives for countless dietary restrictions. read more

Very very good. Came in for an early dinner. Promptly seated and waited on by a waiter who was a bit overzealous, but nicely competent. Had a west coast IPA that was made down the block. Very good. Started with the pickle chips. Unique breading and very good! Had the elkasaurus that was also good, but not great. Onion rings were great! Would like to come back again and try a few other things. read more

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The restaurant has great décor and ambiance. Service was quick and food was great. I ordered the build your own burger with a side of French fries. I suffer from a gluten intolerance and this restaurant catered to those needs. I will absolutely be back to enjoy their burgers as soon as I can. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Turkey burger with gluten free bun and side of French fries. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I wanted to give this place a try because it looked like a solid burger joint with meat substitute options which is always a plus. As a party of two we came as a walk-in and we're seated immediately (so far, so good). It took a bit for the server to get to us but we placed our drink orders while we continued to browse the menu. The blueberry mezcal drinks were a little on the sweeter/syrupy side but tolerable. It took an unusually long time for our food to get to us due to what likely looked like staffing issues and it was apparent by the temperature of our food it was probably sitting a bit before making our way out. The impossible burger was okay, I think the wait might have contributed to the reduced quality. I'd give it another shot if I'm in the area. read more

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Great burgers! Our server, Matt, was very attentive and helpful. Food was served a good speed.

A short walked from our hotel and the convention center. Very convenient. Food were great. Service was very kind and professional. Price was freaking reasonable compared to back home in LA. The setting was very lively. Lights perfect on our table. Background music was a combination of rock, pop, hip hop and of course country. 5* no doubt! read more

This place never fails. Everything I've ever had on the menu has always been delicious. The Brussels sprouts are perfection. The service is great, they are attentive but allow you to enjoy your meal without interruption. They have great drinks. They are family friendly. You will have to park on the street or the garage if you are driving. read more

Not the best place, but the worst. MID This is really 3.5 - 3.75 stars; let me tell you why. "My Sunshine" burger - 4/5 stars Sweet potato, kale and wild rice patty, a hefty serving of fresh avocado, organic baby kale, red organic tomato, thinly sliced red onion, green onion sauce, served on a brioche bun. Everything was fresh and had depth of flavor, it was lacking texture outside of the... Kale. (Say whaaaat? Yeah, I know.) It was very good though. i saved half for breakfast and it reminded me of avocado toast. Pickle chips - 3/5 stars I'm on the fence with this rating. They are quite good when HOT. As they cooled, they became kinda meh. They were served with ranch, which was definitely meh. Fries - 4/5 stars Plain ol' regular fries. Well-cooked, they were as tasty and well-seasoned as all french fries should be! The ketchup was definitely meh (a theme with the condiments? Maybe it's just me...) The fries didn't need to be dipped into anything, they were solid on their own. All of this was washed down with pure cane soda. Sodas with real sugar are always the best, and this one did not disappoint. The ambiance of the restaurant is lively with plenty of comfortable seating. There is a bar up front, which is clean and approachable. (Some bars are kind ick, this is not that) The staff were friendly and helpful. read more

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Great location across from the convention center. Nice interior with large booths Had the elkasauraus burger and was really pleased with how it came out. Brussels sprouts we AMAZING! My friends snd other burgers snd one had a bowl, all said they were good. Food was good enough I almost went back twice. read more

Bareburger - Short North - Front of building - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The Naked Bird has potential but there were some major issues. This was my first time eating here.  I ordered DoorDash. I chose to try The Country Chicken which is grilled buttermilk all-natural chicken, smoked bacon, asiago, organic baby kale, organic tomato, mayo, creamy honey mustard on a sprout bun. I also got the french fries and sweet potato fries. The total was $17.50 which I feel is expensive for the sandwich I received. I paid a $1 extra to get the sweet potato fries but this was a ripoff! The $1 extra didn't get me more fries, it just meant I get a small amount of regular fries and a small amount of sweet potato fries. I won't make this mistake again!! When the meal arrived the chicken sandwich was tightly wrapped in paper which meant the sandwich and all of it sauces had made the bun super soggy and gross!   Thankfully I had a bun already in my cabinets so I was able to swap the soggy bun out so I could enjoy my sandwich. I tried to reach out to the store but there isn't a phone number listed on The Naked Chicken website. I found this really odd and a little concerning. The only way you can order from them is via one of the food delivery services. If there is a problem you are out of luck trying to call the restaurant. After some digging it appears The Naked Chicken is associated with another restaurant Bareburger which I'm not familiar. I did like how the bag was sealed. It was done in a way one could tell if it had been tampered. I felt safe that the food had arrived as the restaurant intended it to arrive. Overall the flavor was good, so I would try it again. I'm just not sold that the sandwich was worth the money, especially with all the other issues I experienced. read more

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