Be prepared to wait for a seat. ‍ Don't expect the wait staff to be too formal. Don't expect the decor to be fancy. Expect the best burger of your life. Read the reviews for this local joint, it's a fantastic burger waiting for you. read more

Met a friend here for dinner tonight. I ordered a burger with pepper jack, lettuce, tomato and pickle eith fries. Our server was prompt and very nice. The ambiance was family friendly and clean. My burger was very fresh and hot. The fries are handcut and very good. We also had a plate of onion rings that were delicious!Bummies never dissapoints! read more

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Great bar food and pleasant environment. Emily was a wonderful server. I had the chicken Philly and onion rings, which were tempura battered and delicious, my wife enjoyed the veggie Rueben. Highly recommend this place! read more

Bummie's On Main - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

I have celiac disease. Do not go here if you are allergic to wheat. Staff knew nothing about the disease. Ended with only having a salad which was good. Bummie's has a cauliflower crust but it is baked in an oven that also bakes flour crusts. No GF menu or any thing marked on the menu. If you can eat things with flour, this a really good place to go. read more

We ordered burgers, fries, onion rings, and potato skins. All were delicious! My personal favorite we were the potato skins. They hollowed out the potato, took the insides mixed them with sour cream and chives. Stuffed them back into the skin and topped with cheese. Then broiled it off like a traditional skin. Think twice baked potatoes, but better. read more

Bummie's on Main: Where Burgers, Onion Rings, and Hand-Cut Fries Steal the Show If you're looking for the kind of burger that makes you sit back, close your eyes, and just appreciate life for a second -- you need to find yourself at Bummie's on Main in downtown Newark, Ohio. Tucked right in the heart of the city, Bummie's isn't just another burger joint -- it's a local legend. From the moment you walk in, you can smell that mouthwatering sizzle of fresh patties hitting the grill. You know you're in for something special. Burgers Done Right At Bummie's, burgers aren't just food -- they're an experience. Each one is made fresh, stacked high, and packed with flavor. Juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties, melty cheese, fresh toppings, and that slightly toasted bun that holds it all together just right. Whether you're craving a classic cheeseburger or something piled with bacon and special sauce, every bite hits differently. You can tell they take pride in their burgers -- and it shows. No doubt about it -- the burgers are the star of the show. But There's So Much More While the burgers steal the spotlight, Bummie's menu has plenty more to offer -- from tasty appetizers to hand-tossed pizzas. No matter what you're craving, Bummie's delivers comfort food with serious flavor. Colossal Onion Rings You Have to See to Believe Let's talk about those colossal onion rings for a second. These aren't your basic, thin, soggy rings -- no way. At Bummie's, the onion rings are next-level giant. Thick-cut, crispy on the outside, tender and sweet on the inside. Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, they somehow manage to be both hearty and delicate at the same time. One order could practically feed the table -- but trust me, you're going to want your own. Hand-Cut Fries Worth the Hype And then, the fries. Forget frozen -- Bummie's hand-cuts their fries fresh every day. You can taste the difference immediately: crispy on the outside, fluffy and soft inside, with just the right amount of salt. They're the kind of fries that make you keep reaching back into the basket even when you're full. The Vibe Bummie's on Main isn't fancy, and that's part of the charm. It's casual, welcoming, and full of small-town personality. It's the kind of place where locals gather, where the staff knows your name, and where newcomers are treated like old friends. It's comfort food at its absolute best -- no pretensions, just incredible flavors made with real care. Final Verdict: If you find yourself anywhere near downtown Newark, Ohio, make it a point to swing by Bummie's on Main. Between their amazing burgers, colossal onion rings, hand-cut fries, and a menu full of homestyle favorites, you're guaranteed to leave full and happy. read more

Bummie's On Main - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Lotta the apps seem like they came out of a box into an air fryer, decent atmosphere though

We stopped at Bummie's on Main purely based on Yelp reviews. Bummie's is a bit of a dive but with EXCELLENT food. I'm told that their original location, which burned down, was true dive bar but that this location (while upgraded) is still a bit of a dive bar. Not much to look at from outside but DON'T LET THAT DETER YOU. The menu leans heavy to burgers and sandwiches. My wife had a Reuben (her "go to" favorite) and she said it was excellent. I had the fried bologna and it was also excellent. My benchmark for a good fried bologna is the G&R Tavern in Waldo, OH. The fried bologna at Bummies was as good as the one at G&R and a lot closer to home. Now for the "icing on the cake" - their onion rings were incredible. Both my wife and I had the onion rings and we might drive back just for the onion rings. I didn't get a chance to try the fries but they looked awesome. On top of great food, the service was excellent. We'll be back (soon). read more

Great food and drinks. A bit pricey, but that's typical for the worst economy in my 65 years.

This place is just so yummy! Everything we have tried has been amazing. Service is great and they treat you like friends. We love Bummie's and have been fans since Cedar Street read more

Food was good. Portion size for the burger was there but it came with a price of $16.99 for just the burger. Cheesecake was $8.99, which was okay but could've been cheaper imo. Parking was free and easy. Drink options nonalcoholic was good as it was cheap and refillable. Nice spot for lunch and dinner read more

WOW... how have I never stopped in before??? What a find... this place is AWESOME. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it rings the bell in all other areas. It has that neighborhood restaurant feel. The environment is super friendly with a great staff. Our waiter, Michael, is a Rockstar - the advice, recommendations, and service were fantastic. We got the mushrooms for an appetizer, which were homemade - not frozen - OMG, they are the best fried mushrooms I have ever had. I had the Reuben with onion rings - the reuben was delicious, but the onion rings were off the hook good. Wifie had Chef's salad, which she loved. Portions were large, and everything was priced very reasonably. This is the place to eat in Newark. read more

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Staff is eager to help seat people and make recommendations. Waitress was so nice. They had a small but decent beer list. Burgers were great. Has a hometown, sports bar vibe. High-top tables. Onion rings were cut thick and loopy with a batter. read more

Found this gem on on Yelp! My burger was amazing and as much as I wanted to love the gorgeous onion rings I just wasn't feeling them! I think the size just intimidated the hell out of me and I spent too much time trying to figure out where to start! Overall it was great and I highly recommend especially if you have a big appetite! read more

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No place in Newark is better for a burger and beer. They have relocated after a fire over a year ago and less of a dive unfortunately. I lived their old place. The new place outside of downtown took over a previous thriving pizza joint. Parking can be tight! The lot was clear of debris. I sat at the bar with a friend and service was immediate and extremely friendly. The business was extremely busy around noon on a weekday. They list their craft beer on a menu board and rotate around eight. The front area has bar and booth seating. An area in the back and side tables. Everything was clean. I ordered a cheeseburger with side of onion rings. Also a craft brew. Most people around me had burgers. My friend ordered a Ruben. Our waiter said the owner was there when mentioning the old place. Food hit the counter in around 20 minutes. Everything looked and smelled amazing! My burger was juicy and packed with flavor. My onion rings plentiful and a delight. The beer was a perfect accompaniment. My friend said his Ruben rocked! Our waitress checked in on us. We closed out the bar and for the amount of food and quality we both felt the price was fair. 4.5 rounding up. read more

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Three of us went couple weeks ago and it's was great. I got a 13 or 14 pizza special and it lasted 2 meals. One of us ordered a lamb Gyro and onion rings, great combination. And last we ordered a chicken chef salad was delicious! Service was excellent and friendly. We really enjoy the restaurant. The Reuben sandwiches are also a big winner. Easy to split. read more

Love Bummie's. I always get their club sandwich, which is HUGE, or their pizza, which is just wonderful!

Delicious burgers and pizza! Friendly staff. Food was prepared and delivered to our table quickly. Bummie's has become a staple part of our annual trip to the Newark, OH area! read more

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Everything!! The burger was absolutely delicious! Fries are fresh cut and the bomb! We got seats at the bar right away and served immediately. We were there early, 4:30 and the place filled up quickly! It's a bustling place wya great vibe. read more

Bummie's On Main - Burger and fries! - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Heard about this place from friends, wanted to try since they were back open. Went on a Saturday night around 4:30ish. We had around a 10 minute wait, which a couple of bar seats opened up. Shortly after it was packed at the door. Recommend going early if you don't want to wait. Small seating area near the bar, but larger expanded area in the back. We had apps which consisted of the pretzel bites. They were fried and served with a cheese sauce as well as honey mustard. They were good. Crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. The fries and onion rings were great. The fries were had cut, nice crisp and soft center. Onion rings were huge! I ordered the Ragin' Cajun' it was amazing. Great cook on the burger. Plenty of toppings to make it all come together. Not too spicy, but had a bit of a kick that left you wanting more. read more

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Amazing burgers. Various apps that all seem to be good. Pizza is very good and the entire staff is very friendly and all seem to be happy to be there. Also they decorate and staff dresses up for certain holidays like Halloween etc. Just a very fun place to go. read more

Love Bummies!! Drove from Zanesville with family and friends because it's just the best! We all had burgers but everything on the menu is next level! The 5 of us sat at bar to save time as it was busy dinner time. Didn't take long at all before we were digging in! Prices are very reasonable and service is "hometown friendly"!! read more

Bummie's On Main - Sat at bar! Had a great meal and a great time!! - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

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This place has a comforting vibe from the moment you step through the front door. Our server, Zoey, was outstanding! She recommended the BBQ Fried Chicken sandwich special which turned out to be a generous portion of comfort food. Delicious. The bologna sandwich and Rueben were top shelf diner-style meals. The sides of French fries, onion rings and coleslaw were excellent. They offer about ten draft beers and and full bar for cocktails. If you're hungry and want a terrific diner experience, check out Bummie's. Cheers!!! read more

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Bummie's has delicious food, the staff are fantastic and it's always a great time to hang out there

Sometimes you can see the bias in reviews. I will admit a bias about this review, I want to give it 5 stars and say how much I love it even before my actual return. I did select 4 stars for this recent visit. Now to justify that. A few years ago I found myself traveling from Columbus to Newark more often than previous years. Since we are there more frequently we decided back around 2020 to use Yelp to find someplace in the area to eat. This was one of the first places we tried. Back then it was in their previous location. When we went, it was great! I would rather get good bar food than a meal at a 5 star restaurant. We visited twice and fell in love with this place. Great burgers, great wings, great service in a friendly atmosphere with good servers. If you had to look for a negative, its popularity and location made for not a lot of parking. But we found it worth it. Like many restaurants we joined their facebook page and followed them there for specials and announcements. We either went 2 or 3 times and then came the awful news that this fine place had a major fire. I am sure if you google BUMMIES NEWARK FIRE you will see all you need to know. We were of course sad for us, but given the time period, this was a hard time for restaurants and small businesses anyway. Many years ago I worked for an industrial company and our Florida location had a fire and one thing I remember very clearly is the Pompano Beach Fire Marshall said he was glad we were re-opening as that makes them less suspicious of of Arson. It was very reassuring to follow Bummies on social media and know they were coming back. It was a long road, and of course it had to be an even longer road for the owners. During this time and the reopening, I found out this place wasn't my little secret, Many people in Central Ohio and surrounding area were aware and were in first mourning, then rejoicing at its return! Well, I don't know all the details, but they ended up going to a new location (current as of 2023) that was probably a bar/pizza place and taking that over. As a result, they are now a pizza place too! They first re-opened as a carry out pizza place then the bar/restaurant opened up after. If it seems like a long time coming to me, I have to think it was much worse for the owners and staff. We found ourselves on a last minute trip to Newark this summer and decided to stop in for our first return visit. What we didn't know was as we we were walking out our Columbus home, WBNS 10TV in Columbus was airing a story about their return to business. So, in the hour it took us to get there, the place was packed! we couldn't stay. So on a nice fall Saturday at an off time we stopped in. We had a great time and this place made me very happy. We had wings, burgers, and a few other items. The burgers were good, hard to fault a build your own burger with so many choices. I use to consider myself a Buffalo wing expert having run Columbuswings.com for many years in the 80s to 2000 or so. It was there wings that caught our attention on that first visit. We had a great visit with a great attentive server who catered nicely to our 2 grandchildren. The whole time I saw one of the owners whom I recognized from social meeting watching over the place and helping out. I could see a happy satisfied look on her face. I don't normally empathize with business owners, but I feel really good for these people. Welcome back! Prices, especially restaurant prices has really inflated in the last two years and these prices are up, but perhaps not as much as other places. I still feel like we got a good value here. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars again in the pizza. We didn't try it, and that is only because we tried our favorites first. I'd hate to give them 5 stars and find out the pizza isn't good, but doubt that is the case. Their pizza is featured on their social media and yelp page. I have to think its good, but I promise to try it on our next visit, even if we have to take some of it home. I have to imagine this place is going to work out for them. My only suggestion for improvement is at least 1 handicap parking place. WELCOME BACK read more

OK, here's the bottom line on my thoughts on Bummie's: It's GREAT! I rate Bummie's on Main a solid 5. The facility gets a 4(it would get a 5 if they had more parking), the service gets a 5 (Carol is great), the food is fantastic, and the value is a 5. So what do we like to eat at Bummies? Well, the burgers are fantastic, their home cut fries the best, and we like their pizza, fried mushrooms and their flippin fish! Fact is, we've never had a bad meal at Bummies, and we have eaten there numerous times! It's our place to go when we are in the mood for their type of foods! read more

Bummies never disappoints! The burgers are enormous and the fresh cut fries are simply the best! Service is great and if your with good company it's perfect read more

This place is amazing. We are visiting from Calif and our family took us here for dinner. Great bar and food. We had the onion rings, Bacon/chicken ranch salad, beer battered mushrooms, and Creole burger. Don't forget the great dips, especially the spicy Boom Boom sauce! read more

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I'll make this short... Cheese curds, flavor and texture are the best I've had! Cajun burger, hands down the best flavored burger I've ever had! Large Pizza to go, ate 3 pieces before we left, if you like thin crust it's a must try. We took a pep, sausage and onion home. Its absolutely FIRE!! The food is totally worth the wait! read more

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Typical bar restaurant, but with excellent food! Small and kind of cramped inside, but if you're lucky enough to get a table-get ready for a tasty meal! There's also a pizza shop in the back, so it smells amazing inside! I had a grilled chicken club with deep fried mushrooms-both were delicious! My husband had a burger and a bowl of potato/corn chowder. Equally delicious! Everything was fresh and hot and prepared to perfection! We will absolutely eat here again. read more

I went to Bummie's based on recommendations and I was not disappointed. I had the Reuben with onion rings and a fountain drink for about $20. They are known for their burgers but I would also recommend their Reuben. The sides are ridiculously good with large portions (1 side will satisfy 2 ppl). As others have mentioned, parking can be a challenge, but if you can get in you'll enjoy it. read more

Always good service and food. Fresh cut fries are tasty. I've stopped several times, never disappointed.

This is really great bar food! Ask about the off menu cheese cubes! Everything is made in house and great! You don't find house made onion rings much anymore but they have them! read more

Found this place here on Yelp after having dessert at Velvet and we were not disappointed. We were lost for a few minutes trying to find them from the directions on their Instagram but once that didn't work we googled and found their new address. My fish sandwich was huge and crispy, we also tried the pizza (highly recommend) , meatball sub, onion rings, pretzel bites, and loaded tots and everything was delicious. Definitely a place I would go out of my way to eat at if I'm near Columbus! read more

Bummie's On Main - Fish sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Have driven past this place many times, and every time we've looked and said we needed to go. Well, we finally stopped in and were not disappointed! We were met by a friendly young lady at the door who told us to have a seat anywhere. It was early afternoon and only a couple of table open, so it was easy. 10 craft beers on tap, all of which were inviting. The same young lady helped us to navigate the menu, assisting with some of the local favorites. We started with a few cold beers, nicely poured with the perfect amount of head on top. Had the cheese cubes, very unique flavor and would get again. I ordered the Ragin' Cajun burger with onion rings and wife built her own with cheddar cheese and onion rings. Looking back, one of us should have ordered the fries because they looked very tasty. Loved the burgers, some of the best we've had. We both had to take half home because they were so big. Onion rings were HUGE, but in all honesty were a little on the greasy tasting side. Like maybe it was time to change the grease. But they looked great, and would get them again just to revisit them. All in all, we loved the place and will be back. read more

Bummie's On Main - Rotating selection of draft beer - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Incredible service and very efficient in taking orders and delivering hot food right from the window. The food was well portioned and had great flavor and texture. The pizzas were loaded with toppings and the crust was awesome. The ambiance of the bar was bright, friendly and welcoming with attentive staff and patrons. The onion rings are next level. read more

Went during lunch and the place was busy. Was pleasantly greeted upon arrival and promptly seated. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu, made a great recommendation and checked back often. The Philly steak was hearty and very good along with some of the best onion rings I've had. Even though it was very busy the four of us were still able to carry on a conversation. They have a nice variety of craft beers on tap. The parking lot is a little tight, but there is an overflow lot a couple doors west on main. read more

Bummie's On Main - Philly Steak with a side of onion rings. - Burgers Near Me - Newark, Ohio

Great atmosphere. Food was delicious. The waitress was helpful. The menu had a lot to choose from. We will continue to stop in for a meal. Excellent choice. read more

First time here. Great experience. Very small place but service is great and food is even better. The onion rings are the best we ever had. You only need one order of onion rings because they are huge! Burger was good. I like the variety of food. We will be back. They are always busy because of the great food. read more

Been hearing about this place and finally made it for lunch today. Of course we had to get a burger since that is what Bummies is known for. We enjoyed both of ours. I brought half home with me along with onion rings and fries. They do have very generous portions! Was pleased that they had some seasonal cocktails to try. No prices noted in the little cocktail menu but they were certainly reasonable (7.00 for Snow Whites Kryptonite--yum). Our server, Carol, was a hoot. Excellent service! We plan on trying one of their pizzas next time. Ok if you all had roasted brussel sprouts, would give ya a 6. read more

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