Never been to a Beef-A-Roo but you have to admire the balls the person had that named the place!! Had the Wild West Beef Sandwich and it was great. Super thin sliced beef stacked high on a good bun. Also had bacon and some excellent onion rings on it. Also tried my son's hamburger. It was very, very good, had a thick caramelized crust on it from the grill. Very flavorful. Blows Culver's out of the water. Shoestring cut fries, very thin and crisp. Cheese curds were spectacular! I would come here just for them. Great batter! Service was great. The place was very nice inside too! read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Wild West Beef! - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

Food is fantastic - cool weekly special for The wrap, fries and drink. Avocado turkey wrap and freshly brewed tea did not disappoint. Our cashier was honest! Thank you! Cool layout to have different kinds of seating. read more

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Not sure what is happening at this Beef A Roo location but the past few times I have went thru the drive thru there is always an issue. Food order not as requested. It will be a while before I try this again. read more

I have been a die hard Beef a Roo fan since I was little but this trip back home to my favorite restaurant left me feeling unfulfilled. My all time favorite is the pork tenderloin sandwich and cheddar fries. The sandwich had about 10 pickles on it and it tasted terrible, nothing at all like it used to be. The fries were fresh but had very little of the signature salt on them. The extra charge for cheese was 70 cents and the little dollop I got wasn't even enough to qualify them as cheese fries. The cashier didn't seem interested in my order and kept asking me to repeat myself. The interior is remodeled and they have a gas fireplace. I'm sad to say I probably won't make it a point to stop here when I'm in town. read more

I was surprised how good and fresh the turkey club was. The bun was absolutely fantastic and the turkey was fresh. It was around $6.50, which I thought was very reasonably priced. I would give it an 8.5/10. Had the French fries as well. I would give those a 5.8/10. read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Turkey Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

good food great variety and chill environment. we even had vegan options for friends which was great. will be stopping. back for a greasy burger meal and skinny cheese fries read more

Basically the Culver's of the Rockford area. Very similar menu and vibes, but also same quality. I got the chicken tenders and the cheese curds. I definitely recommend the curds, since they use cheese from nearby Wisconsin. Tenders were also surprisingly good, my friend had said they're her favorite and I can see why. There's plenty locations in the area, the one I went to was right off the highway, like a few blocks from I-90. For something fast, but higher quality than McDonald's/BK, this is a place to check out. read more

Beef a roo is amazing. Brought my husband here for first time! He is very discerning! He loved his beef sandwich. Ok. Not Italian beef from Chicago but SO much better than Arby's. He thought the onion rings were amazing. Ok. I again loved the mai mai sandwich and sweet potato fries. Honestly you guys are up there if not better than other higher end fast food!!!! read more

Having lived in the Rockford area for most of my life and seeing Beef-A-Roo start as a business, I have to stop here whenever I'm in Rockford. They have yummy shakes, sandwiches and even stuffed baked potatoes! I stopped and got a summer salad and a bacon cheddar potato. The potato was so big I couldn't eat the salad and to hold onto it until another day. With these items I didn't buy a shake but I rarely miss one. They are so good!!! read more

Clean. Fast. Good for families. We enjoyed a veggie burger, turkey club & a cheeseburger & everyone had fries. The fries were fresh & crispy but soft in the middle. Salted to perfection. read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

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It was ok. Their cheese curds were amazing but I got a pork tenderloin and it was horrible. When I asked what was on it the lady had no clue what was on it. Lack of training honestly but she tried. Environment looks welcoming and I loved the decore. Their shakes are really good. 3 stars for the shake, cheese curds and the fact that the cashier tired to attend me. read more

I ordered two sandwiches two sides and a salad in drive thru. Excited to see their pumpkin squares back on the menu I ordered one. And this is what I received. I called and spoke to Brittany the manager. She offered to redo my order. I politely declined. If this is what you sever your customers you shouldn't have any! And I will not be one of the them. read more

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Wrap was good but the fries should be put in small shorter and wider. Cheese only on top booo. read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Avocado Turkey Jack Wrap & Cheddar Fries... - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

From the name you wouldn't expect vegetarian options, but they actually have quite a few! I've had their Southwest black bean salad which was, surprisingly, not bad! A bed of lettuce with corn, black beans, green peppers, pico de Gallo and tortilla strips. The highlight of meals is their garden veggie burger. The burger is big and comes with all the fixings; it's filling! The cheese fries are not what they used to be; nowadays the cheese tastes more like the processed cheese you might find at a hockey game. But, if that's your liking, then it's up your alley! I also had a Jamoca monster shake, which was sooooo sweet! Make sure you bring a friend to share it with, because they're huge! The toppings of donut holes and cinnamon roll were definitely store bought and a little stale; the only good part was the biscotti, which was still so sweet. All in all, Beef-a-roo is a good fast food choice for vegetarians! read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Garden veggie burger, fries, monster shake - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

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Really falling flat with your quality! Food hasn't been hot my last couple times ordering at the drive thru. Either the prices go up or the portion sizes go down. With the competition you need to do better. read more

This is my happy place. Me, my fiance and my best friend have a tradition that every time he's home from L.A. we eat here before we drop him off to go to Chicago for his flight. It is THE best fast food in the world. Ever. The Roast Beef is my world. The cheese fries (mind you I don't even like cheese fries - except at Beef-a-Roo) are magnificent. I also own two t-shirts from this place. I like it THAT much. Plus, I was on a billboard for them once which was one of the most thrilling things that has ever happened to me. (Don't judge.) We LOVE this place. Best hangover food ever. Plus, we got sent a free t-shirt for being on the billboard. I mean, how awesome is that?! Thank goodness I don't live in Rockford because I would spend all my money eating here. It's glorious. I love you, Beef-a-Roo. Never change. read more

First time at Beef-A-Roo and I wasn't impressed. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries and neither were anything special. Actually, the food looked and tasted like McDonald's. Plain frozen burger patty and simple thin fries. I don't understand the Rockford buzz about Beef-A-Roo. Interesting name, but low quality food. read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

Is used to be the place that had awesome beef sandwiches. They could put an Arby's out of business. Not anymore their meat has gotten extremely salty their fries are so salty they're on edibles. They have changed everything and not for the better. I don't blame them for not claiming their businesses because every single business here on yelp is not claimed you have to wonder why because their food is bad!!!!!! read more

Disappointed. I like hamburgers. I really wanted to like this burger. Ordered a western burger and it was just ok. With a name like Beef A Roo, you expect the burger to be good. Nope. Just slightly better than the rodeo burger from Burger King. Next, the strawberry shake. Boring. Tasted like strawberry quick syrup in vanilla ice cream. I am sticking with Culver's. I have never been disappointed there. read more

A Classic, Rockford-based restaurant that hits the mark every time! Each location is theme-based so it's great to visit a different one. Think of it as a Rockford version of Culver's (but locally owned and operated). I now live in Chicago but whenever I'm in the Rockford area I make sure I stop at Beef-A-Roo! read more

The Roast beef was really good but I had a weird experience. I came with my two friends we each ordered separately and I told the girl it's for here and she said that I can come up to pick up my own food when they call my number. I said ok but my two friends did get table number so I asked her again and she said yes come pick up your own food when I call your number. All that been said I'm Hispanic and my friends are white guys. Two star for the food because it was good but I really didn't like to the way I was treated. :(. Sad face read more

A rockford staple! No complaints about this place. Delicious food, amazing shakes and interior. So much fun to visit and always so many options! Will never stop going to this place. read more

This place used ti be great. Now it's just bleh. The food is over cooked and the cheddar fries that used to be the best now taste like old grease. Can't even eat them. They've been going downhill for years. I kept trying hoping the original food would make a comeback. Sadly, I give up read more

My friends asked me why the hell I was hanging out in Rockford. Because Cheddar Fries. End review. Obviously, just kidding. It might kill me to write a review any less than 4,000 characters... and I actually think I'd responded, 'Because Adventure.' But Cheddar Fries and Adventure go hand-in-hand so I think the one explanation begets the other. Truth: The best part of my weekend was my visit to Beef-A-Roo. I think I told everyone I saw that I got to go here. There may even have been a few texts sent in honor of eating here. It's been several years since I've had legit fast food so I was instructed to get the Cheddar Fries, as apparently that's one of *the* things to do here, and that advice could not have been more spot on. I got a large because my company told me to get a small, and I can only take so much instruction at a time. At first I was a tad disappoint when I only saw what looked like a small-ish glob of cheese on top of a cup filled with fries, but then I realized that the entire core of the cup was full of cheese, all the way down to the bottom, so I didn't get bamboozled like when you go to the movie theater and they only only put the butter squirt on the top later... which is total bullsh*t. The goodness didn't stop with the gelatinous cheddar core (the most American kind of core there is). I turned around to see a condiment station and fountain soda bar that had complimentary sliced jalapenos! I piled those bad boys into a paper cup, grabbed a packet of Beef-A-Roo's horseradish sauce and barbecue sauce and sat my ass down... oh, and I got a salad but I know that's the least of anyone's interest, so I'll save that for later. This place is immaculately clean and features art from local artists. The inside, which I was told got a makeover is surprisingly swanky with oversized black pleather booths, brick fireplaces (inside and on patio out front - ooh la la) and dimly lit for mood, not so dark that you can't see everything, but just enough so you'll look a little better than you probably do in normal, outside of Beef-A-Roo life. They have a new 'skinny menu' with some fairly artisan-type offerings that are low on calories. I still recommend you get a large cheddar fry to go with whatever you order though. I love beets so I ordered the beet salad with really fresh tasting REAL Gorgonzola cheese. I felt like my fries and salad were a bit pricey at $9 and some change, but I managed to get full even while splitting the salad with one of my dining partners. The salad came with beets, spinach, thin orange slices, craisins and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing packet that I used sparsely, as the salad was good enough without. It didn't feel like a fast food item at all, in the best possible way. They sealed the 5-Star deal with super friendly, clean cut service that ended with a young man walking around to each table close to the end of our meal, offering us either a small mint or chocolate. "I'll take the Andes minty chocolate please." ... as my company had to pry me from the booth, not wanting to leave the confines of a magical place called Beef-A-Roo. read more

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I join in Andy M's review from 9 mos. ago so won't reiterate. I will add that they are just off the Interstate on one of Rockford's main drags. They also have a number of seating options--booths, high-tops and lounge style with low tables. They also have outdoor seating with a fireplace. Definitely worth selecting for upscale faster food if you are in the area. Not that fantastic to merit a special trip from out-of-town. But definitely worth getting off the Interstate for around meal-time. The lowbrow name belies its casual upscale nature. Fills this niche very well and I can't think of another place like it. For what it is and, I believe, intends to do, mission accomplished. Five stars. See you there. read more

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I love beef a Roo, but very disappointed that they got rid of the caffeine free diet Pepsi option!

I've been to a couple Roos around the Rockford area, but this one more than others. This place reminds me of an upscale Arby's, which will probably get me killed by my girlfriend. They carry roast beef sandwiches, along with deli sandwiches, salads, and wraps. The fries here are top notch fast food fries, and definitely helped by the celery salt they offer. I also like how they bring you an Andes mint to you after your meal. It's worth going around town as every Beef-A-Roo is themed differently. This one is more of a modern brick building, but just up the street you can find a large wood cabin Beef-A-Roo. My only complaint is that the menus are pretty non-descript. I find myself always asking what certain things are, and last time my girlfriend thought she was ordering her favorite item, but they had changed it on her and she was pretty disappointed. Some descriptions can help. read more

I wanted to give them another try but sadly enough still can't say anything nice about it. My ham and cheese had no ham & was a greasy fried tasteless mess. This and a malt shake cost me $10. (No fries even) I've also tried a few of their other sandwiches like the turkey and beef. Means are tasteless and overpriced. If you're hungry try someplace else.. read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - This is what they call a ham and cheese sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

I went through the drive through at lunch and ordered a sandwich and water and they charged me $1.00 for the tap water WOW really? Other fast food places do not charge for tap water read more

I was a Beef-A-Roo virgin until last Saturday, when I met a friend there for lunch. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with cheesy fries. My food came out hot and everything tasted good, but nothing about my meal was lifechanging. As quick service burger joints go, I'd say Beef-A-Roo is almost, but not quite, on par with Culvers. read more

Wow -- What a great veggie burger ! I would have never thought about going to Beef-A-Roo for a veggie burger I must say I'm now hooked ! Not sure if they are home made but it was very good! If you improve your register people you have a guest going forward ! Thanks read more

My roommate used to work at Beefaroo during his teenage years, so I had to eat at one during my visit to Rockford. What can I say, it feels like a slightly upscale fast food place. There is a fireplace and decent food. It comes out fast and it's delivered to your table. The west burger was pretty good, full of bacon and BBQ sauce. And don't forget to get a milkshake! They are really good! If you are looking for a McDonald's type of a place for a quick lunch or dinner, check out Beefaroo. read more

Beef-a-Roo - Main Sub-Account - Some good cheese fries! - Burgers Near Me - Loves Park, Illinois

Shitty burger, can't even get fries right. Upset looked like cum in burger so upset, worst beefaroo I've ever been to

Again, save your money. Stopped at the drive through and ordered a Pork Tenderloin sandwich and fries. By the time I got home, (5 minutes) both were ice cold. I had to microwave both before I can fit the grease in my mouth. As I was eating the Pork Tenderloin sandwich, I noticed that it's not a Port Tenderloin sandwich at all. It's a ground pork patty with filler. I was expecting (as in a few cases in the past) a thin slice of port, breaded, and deep fried. Not this one. It was a ground pork patty that was microwaved hours earlier before adding it to my sandwich. And as I mentioned, my food was cold. One would expect a deep-fried sandwich to be pipping hot for a while. NOT ICE COLD. Last visit to a Beef-A-Roo for me. Third time and I'm out....permanently. read more

I grew up in Rockford and I'm pleased that beef a roo has grown up from when i was a kid. I always make it a point to stop by when I visit once a year and I'm never disappointed. read more

just stopped in, asked for a burger no cheese and the blonde lady at the register (wearing a tie dye mask) talked to me like i am stupid. all i asked for was no tomato and no cheese on my burger and in return i was granted a lecture. my burger and fries was 10$ but i felt like an asshole for free! For real tho, i was talked down to, didn't say thank you or welcome us, put my shake down with a harsh slam and said 'here'. really just not a good time. i've been here many times, and love the food, that experience was something that makes me not want to return to Beef a Roo. food is still fire tho. read more

I was there on 9/8/2022 I ordered a chicken sandwich and onion ring and a drink almost 13.00 dollars I would have been ok with paying that amount but the food was absolutely horrible the chicken sandwich had 4 pieces of lettuce on it and it was so over cooked i couldn't Even bite it mayo on one side of bread? The onion ring were cool and super super greasy I took a bite and the grease ran downy hand! It was so bad I wond up throwing it away! I have eaten here many many times and the quality of the food went Straight down hill. I truly deserve my money back! I will never eat here again. read more

The staff was great! I actually asked for a Diet Pepsi, but with these masks it's difficult to hear and the cashier told the other woman to get a "Pepsi." I kindly moved up after I paid and said "I wanted a Diet Pepsi, but she couldn't hear me." She politely acknowledged, smiled and got me the drink. I thought how refreshing, no eye roll, haha. It's been a long time since I've come here. The only suggestion I have is that the chicken in the wrap is just sort of in the middle in two big chunks. I think it would be nice if it was cut into smaller pieces and spread throughout. Otherwise, everything was perfect! Thank you. =] read more

What has happened to Beef-A-Roo. Just got chicken strips, fries and iced tea. Chicken strips were so hard and dry out of 5 strips I could barely eat 2 of them . The fries were also very overcooked. The only good thing was the iced tea. For $14.00 this was very disappointing. I won't go back. read more

BEEF-A-ROO ROCKS!!!! My only complaint is that there isn't one closer to Chicago! Their seasoning salt is the best, and I've actually purchased it for my spice rack at home. Their shakes are I incredible, they have ggr way vegetarian options! Unique drink options other places don't have. Stop wasting time, go to BEEF-A-ROO! read more