Their burgers are probably very good, but I came to Burger Lounge for the Power Protein Bowl. At 49 grams of protein, it lives up to its name. But, I think they should rename it Paul's Power Protein Bowl, because it has all my favorite salad ingredients: tender chicken, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, pumpkin seeds, to name a few. To make it more interesting and flavorful, they add chili crisp, which gives it a great flavor and texture. The guy who took my order could not have been friendlier. My bowl came out quickly and it was delicious! The ingredients were plentiful and fresh. Every bite was very tasty. The restaurant was clean and a little bit of an upgrade from fast food. Overall,my experience was much better than I would expect from a fast casual restaurant. read more

Burger Lounge - Power Protein Bowl - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Looking for a good quick fill up before the gym. Food: got the power protein bowl, pretty bland to be honest, chicken was very dry, the bowl comes with avocado... which they forgot to add. Service: no complaints except the missing avocado. Nice group other than that. Ambiance: small place, clean, and convenient location. All in all... I will not go again... no pull to return! read more

Wanted a quick bite to eat so stopped in ordered the mini meal special which included a cheeseburger, fries and drink. It was in between lunch and dinner so was pretty slow. All the food is cooked once ordered (as opposed to cooked in advance) so the wait took a little longer but that was ok for freshly cooked food. The burger was delicious, but the fries were lukewarm and tasted like they had been sitting out for a minute...definitely not freshly cooked. Even with that, I would still eat here again. The restaurant has a nice decor with plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

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I'm usually here when I go to a show at Music Box, which is a few blocks away. I can place the order online, and then walk to go pick it up. I noticed recently that they're now touting that the fries are cooked in tallow, which is a big buzzword lately. I mean, that's fine, but I don't think the fries are as good now. Mine this time were anemic, and not very crunchy at all. I like that they have the skins on them, but go back to peanut oil or something! I like the burgers, even though they're a little pricey. But they use better ingredients, so it makes sense. And they have deals from time to time, if you sign up for the text alerts. I also love that they have Batch Soda in the soda fountain. I especially love the Shirley Temple, because that was a favorite when I was a kid. read more

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Very disappointing experience My family of six has been going to Burger Lounge every Sunday for quite some time. It has become a weekly family tradition, and we spend a good amount of money there because we genuinely enjoyed coming. This week, we stopped in on Thursday, and unfortunately had a very upsetting experience with an employee named Taylor. My kids asked for water cups and accidentally poured lemonade into them. Taylor saw this and yelled at my children, asking whether they had even paid for the lemonade because they had put it in a water cup. The problem is, we absolutely did purchase drinks. My children simply used the wrong cup. Instead of politely asking what happened or clarifying the situation with us, my children were essentially accused of stealing. As a parent, it was extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing to have my kids spoken to that way over an honest mistake. After that interaction, the entire atmosphere changed for our family. What was supposed to be a normal family meal became uncomfortable enough that we asked for a refund and left. It's especially disappointing because this wasn't a one-time customer--we were a family of six who came in regularly and had made Burger Lounge part of our weekly tradition. Unfortunately, after this experience, we will not be returning. Taylor, please make sure you know the facts before making accusations toward customers, especially children. A simple question or polite clarification could have handled this completely differently. Instead, you lost a loyal family of six customers for good. read more

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This place is good. Food was great on my visit. Service was great. The staff was great. I like at the Kiosk you can really create what you want your burger to be. Pricing is clearly outlined. Food came out within a reasonable amount of time. Place was clean. The tables weren't dirty. Prices are good as well! read more

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Burger Lounge is a casual hamburger spot that leans upscale and offers a range of burgers for people to enjoy. If you want to have something a little nicer than fast-food burgers, Burger Lounge is one option to consider. I stepped into the place for dinner one evening. Poppy music played as trendy words graced the walls, and the room had a sleek feel to it. I looked over the menu and ordered the Lounge Burger and a side of half-and-half onion rings and fries. The staff gave me a number, and I went outside to join the other customers who were eating on the patio. The streets were bustling with people walking their dogs, couples headed to their date nights, and groups of friends headed to the bars. My burger, onion rings, and fries arrived not too long after. I started on the onion rings; deliciously hot off the fryer, these had a nice crunch outside and a soft onion ring inside. The fries were similarly hot and comfortingly starchy. The burger was good. A patty seasoned, cooked well-done, and covered with melted cheese, it took center stage. The fresh, crisp lettuce onions, and pickles paired well with the patty and the juicy tomato slice. Thousand Island dressing topped off the burger and brought everything together. This was a solid burger and a solid meal. I liked the casual dinner I had at Burger Lounge. It's a good option among the many restaurants up and down Little Italy, and it's something to consider if you're looking for a low-key meal. read more

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Enjoy The Grilled Chicken Club . The staff super friendly and acknowledged us soon as we walked in and apologized for any delay on our food time . Great ! Place to stop by for a bite and the fries are so delicious better than In-out :) read more

how much salt do they put on these fucking fries?? jesus christ. what is this? salt city??

Grass fed burgers at an affordable price! On a street corner in little Italy you will find Burger Lounge. We ordered burgers to and thanks to the helpful staff we left with some yummy dipping sauces including the truffle aioli. The dining area is relaxed but we took our food to go and enjoyed eating while at an outdoor concert at Balboa park. Don't be tempted by the half and half onion rings and fries, the fries were so-so; next time I will get all onion rings. read more

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WARNING: YOU MUST SHOW A RECEIPT TO USE THE RESTROOM. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PROOF THAT YOU ARE A CUSTOMER, YOU WILL GET HARASSED, EMBARRASSED, YELLED AT IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS. INTENTIONS TO PURCHASE IS NOT SUBSTANTIAL! YOU MUST PURCHASE FOOD FIRST OR ABSOLUTELY NO RESTROOM USE. WOW, this is by far one of my most saddest reviews I have to post! I love giving out YELP STARS- I LOVE THOSE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES. My family and I took a 2 hour trip down to Little Italy this weekend. Cute pop-up of cute candles, food, clothes etc., After a few hours, of course the tummy starts rumbling. I sent my cousin on the fun journey to order us food to go. She made a quick stop to use the ladies room before ordering. She was quickly approached by someone questioning, if she was a customer or not. She said she was planning on ordering but had to use the restroom facility. Mind you, our family is outside and we did not know what was going on until the gentleman started raising his voice at my cousin. She told the person raising their voice to calm down. My cousin was embarrassed and started walking away, her husband and I heard someone yelling from outside. Her hubby had to intervene and told the employee from Burger Lounge to "relax" and "calm down!" This employee acted as if my family was going to do something scrupulous in a bathroom. We were from out of town. Maybe some other past patrons ruined the bathroom experience for that employee, but not everyone drives 2 hours out of their way to mess in Burger Lounges restroom! Why judge so harshly? Bahumbug! No Christmas Spirit at this establishment! You lost customers and gained a bad review. Poor customer service. We were having a good day that incident, Almost ruined it! read more

Burger Lounge - Not a nice place to stop by! - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

As soon as we walked we were greeted by Alejandro. He was very helpful & answered all my questions. Since it was my first time here, I do feel annoying sometimes when I ask too many questions, but he did not make me feel like that at all. It was refreshing to have a cashier that wasn't bitter lol he was so chill & seems to enjoy his job. Shout out to him Location- clean Food- flavorful Service- helpful read more

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It's been a while since I last went to burger lounge in Little Italy, but I have to say, I'm happy to have done so this week. What I really like about Burger Lounge is that they are consistent with their food. I am downtown a lot this week and have been going to here for lunch everyday this week. Each time I was greeted by kind staff who are quick to help with anything. They have weekly burger deals so I went with this week's deal which was the blue cheese bacon burger. I also got the half and half fries with onion rings. From order to food on table took roughly 15 minutes. Fries and rings arrived hot and crispy. I dont know what they season their onion rings with, but they are delicious. Fries are very good as well. Burger patty is cooked well done on their burgers, but they are not dry which is good. Burger had a really great taste to it and again its been consistent all week. This restaurant is in the heart of little Italy so you get nice views and a bustling environment. If you're in Little Italy and need a quick bite to eat where the food is consistently good. Burger Lounge is your spot. read more

Food: 5 stars. Still one of my favorite burger joints. Service: 1 star based on our recent experienced. We approached a staff member behind the counter in uniform to ask a question, but before we could finish our sentence they waved us off and said "not on the clock". There are an infinite number of alternate responses they could've given without being rude. It's a shame because our interactions at this place have otherwise been great, and this used to be one of my favorite places to go to on Fridays. Won't be going anymore. read more

Stopped by for lunch after walking the farmers market. We ordered at a kiosk right at the front. The place was empty & clean. We ordered 2 Lounge burgers and fries. It was almost $30. The burgers were good with a nice thick meat patty. It was flavorful & filling. I didn't give it the full 5 stars because the staff working the front wasn't welcoming & didn't greet us or say anything when he came out from the back. I think it's nice whenever customers walk into an establishment to be greeted with at least a hello, welcome or something as simple as a hi. Customer service! Aside from that, food was good. There was plenty of seating indoors & outdoors. Parking was tricky but I think that's because it's farmers market day. read more

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its Wednesday 8/19 around 8:30. I went in and ordered a strawberry shake. the girl with curly hair behind the counter took the order and sat back down at her lap top. I waited about 5 minutes. She's till on her lap top, then a customer came in to order. He had difficulty with his card so she was helping him. another 5 minutes go by and I asked about my shake and she said she is still helping the customer. I said that's fine but what about the lady in the back. She said only she knows how to make the shake. I said then why did you sit back down at your laptop when I first ordered? She said she had to work on her nightly wrap up. I said so when will I get my shake? she said when she is done with her work. Great Customer service! With a response like that I walked out. you can keep the $10 and the shake. Will never be back. I know it is hard to find good help but this is ridiculous. read more

I haven't been to Burger Lounge in a while, and I was really disappointed with how much the quality has gone down. My favorite used to be the thin fries, but now they are big, dry, and unappetizing. The meat also tasted different, not fresh at all, and definitely not like how it used to be. I honestly don't know what happened, but the food has lost the flavor and quality that made me come back before. read more

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Founded in 2007 in San Diego, Burger Lounge has earned titles such as "San Diego's Best Burger" and "Certified One of America's Top 10 Burgers." If you're looking to try a burger spot that doesn't use ordinary fast-food patties but instead emphasizes organic ingredients and high-quality beef, then Burger Lounge is the place to go. Their burgers truly exemplify a commitment to ingredient quality and a health-conscious philosophy, using entirely organic ingredients and grass-fed beef, while also providing food traceability. With a strong focus on health, one bite and you'll taste the difference! But if you prefer more traditional fast food, then In-N-Out is the way to go. read more

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Ordered a turkey burger and a regular burger. The turkey was charred burnt and was dryer than shoeleather. Who is doing quality control for Burger Lounge. Have they tasted their food? Are they devoid of taste buds? I used to be so excited to eat at Burger Lounge. They have gone down hill and are predictably bad. Don't be charmed by their health claims and order here. Stay away as I will be from now on. read more

Food was great and was a great value. The restaurant has a patio and the service was excellent. If you're looking for a simple burger experience that hits all the right notes, consider this place. read more

Service was standard and they gave a lot of food options, good for people with diet restrictions. I got the paleo burger (the patty wasn't too flavorful, but it was a ton of meat with avocado, large crispy flavorful bacon, zucchini and other stuff) and my husband got the lounge burger and we split a large fry. We were STUFFED after, it was so filling. It's grass-fed beef so we feel good after. Good for a quick bite, wouldn't recommend if you're looking for more of a sit down place. read more

Burger Lounge - Paleo burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent food and service. Kids eat free on Tuesday's! The crispy queso burger was so good. Heart of Little Italy funny to find a burger shop but this place is kid friendly and hit the spot. read more

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We dine at Burger Lounge in Little Italy nearly every week, and it truly feels like part of our community. The food is consistently fresh and delicious, but it's the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes it special. Jessie always greets us with her friendly smile and genuine kindness, making each visit feel personal and memorable. It's rare to find a place that blends great food with such a strong sense of connection -- we're grateful to have it right in our neighborhood. read more

I am so glad I found Burger Lounge! It was a quick walk from where I was. Coming in the team is super friendly! The steady flow of people coming in and out with food was a good sign. My meal was done in just a couple of minutes. The burger was phenomenal! Toppings were fresh, and the beef was top notch! The French fries were cooked to perfection. No additional seasoning required. Great meal, great service! I can't wait to get back! read more

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I had a terrible experience at the La Jolla location and management reached out to me to give it another try. I decided to finally try it but this time at the Little Italy location and I have to say Burger Lounge totally redeemed themselves at this location. This location was clean, spacious and most importantly their service was excellent. After a customer left, the staff came to out to wipe the tables and asked us how we were doing. The burgers look a lot smaller than what I recall but they are actually pretty filling once you factor in all the ingredients. I loved how I can get a combo of fries and onion ring. All were made fresh to order piping hot. I also ordered the fried chicken sandwich and it was way bigger than the buns! It was crispy on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside. They also serve beer in addition to soda. This is a great location if you'd like to try Burger Lounge. read more

For the many that have come to the many Hamburger places and those places that serve the ones which have been sitting on the grill when it comes to having a great burger you want to have one which is the best and have the flavor that rolls across the whole bun and the sauces that combine with the burger. Many places that I have come across can't make the right bun that will be able to handle a burgle and the weight of the burger causes many hamburger buns to break apart. There are many restaurants that have had remodeled, and the change of the stores and the restaurants can be one after many years when you had come before to the restaurant the colors gave the place a good 70s feel. After the change the one thing that I had noticed was the use of brown and the modern style lamps with the more modern and yet the more restaurant feels close to being a Dennys. When I had arrived was the sign outside the welcome to the many and the introduction of the new Burger Lounge Burgers which are the best. The good welcome at the door of the sign and the one thing that was the cashier it was not the usual cashier it was someone that worked in the back. Looking at the many changes and the feel of the restaurant in the Little Italy area still the best spot with the same menu and the of the many classes of the burgers they serve and the sizes of the fries and the deserts they serve. The cashier I saw that I saw was new and to be watched by the manager when he took my order finding a burger combo that was called the Big Blue Cheese bacon Burger with French fries and onion rings. The cashier gave me my drink cup and the number standee for on the table when my order came to the table it was at the service time of 7.00 minutes seeing the burger to check to make sure it was hot the juice and the blue cheese were dripping down the sides. I could see that the buns have changed with a light flower bun and the holdup of the burger did verry well and the bun never fell apart. There was one thing that caught my eye was the French Fries to have the order the taste was off, and the Onion rings requested large order there was less than a few. The tastes have changed, and the flavors of the burgers are still the best with the best sodas you can have with your order you can have Shirley Temple Soda with your meal. Upon looking over the restaurant the change to the restaurant is making it more modern and the days of the lounge are getting better. The signs that tell you what the food is and the great tastes of the burgers and the frosty shakes all can be seen on the wall of the dining area out front. Great for groups and the ever-popular date night you can come and have dinner and the many hot chicken sandwiches they look good on the menu board you just want to reach up and grab them. With plenty of seats and the patio area with the tables you can have for a large group. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer, I wanted to come back to that restaurant after my second time the great food I'll be returning. read more

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Great food. Bathroom gross. Lots of butt gaskets on the floor and lack of toilet paper. Jody was nice.

Jordy helped us out with an order mistake and treated us to free ice cream! Excellent customer service

At a glance: Would recommend: Yes Would go again: Probably * Format is my own rating | partner rating * Food quality: 4/5 | 4.5/5 Taste: 5/5 | 4.25/5 Options available: 4/5 | 3.75/5 Price: 3.75/5 | 3.75/5 Decor/Vibes: 5/5 | 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 | 4.5/5 Customer Service: 4/5 | 4/5 Friendliness of staff: 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 Pros: A nice burger place with indoor and outdoor seating, where a lot of neighboring eateries may not be as fast/casual Cons: A little pricey for what it is, sauce was extra Overall: 4.4/5 Partner Overall Score: 3.65/5 This was the first restaurant we tried when we got to San Diego. It seemed like a decent enough fast casual place to get a quick bite. We went on a Friday morning and it was pretty empty. The place itself was rather clean and was nice and cozy. We chose to sit outside which was covered, which is nice as it allowed us to enjoy the weather. The bathroom was code-locked and was also clean and accessible. We ordered the lounge burger and the impossible lounge burger as well as a half & half sides order, which comes with fries and onion rings. The burgers were really tasty and fresh while the fries were pretty ok. The onion rings however were SUPERB. If anything we definitely want to come back for a side of onion rings they were delicious and perfectly crispy. The BL (burger lounge) sauce was really good and paired nicely with the burgers as well as the sides. Would recommend. Would probably go again. read more

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Vegetarian burger was good and loved the gardein chicken nuggies too! Perfect amount of crisp and felt the fries and onion rings were not too greasy. would love to order from here again from DoorDash! read more

I had such a bad experience a few minutes ago at this restaurant. I came in to pick up my phone order and asked for the code to use the bathroom. Keep in mind I'm nine months pregnant and about to deliver any day. I'm completely exhausted and the guy at the register asked me if I was picking up an order so he could verify that I could use the bathroom since it's only for customers and I said yes. I told him I really needed to use the bathroom. He asked me my name and then had to go and verify that I was a customer And he was so incredibly rude to me. He kept acting like I was lying and he didn't believe that I was a customer. If you have a woman who's nine months pregnant come into your restaurant and say that she really has to use the restroom. Why would you make it so difficult for her to be able to do so? Can't he just take my word for it? He ended up telling me that I was being rude when I was just tired and needed to use the restroom. My friend who was with me was standing up for me, cause I was too tired to do it for myself. And then the manager told her to get out of his restaurant when all she was doing, was looking out for her friend. The whole thing was so crazy. I'm probably the top customer for Burger Lounge. I literally eat Burger Lounge probably twice a week. I can honestly say I've never been treated so badly at a restaurant. And it's such a slap in the face because I'm one of their top customers for sure. Everyone who knows me knows that I love Burger Lounge. I left two stars instead of one because one of the employees I think his name is Alexis was actually really sweet and offered us water. read more

Overall the burger was good but not great! My partner and I had 2 burgers and fries and chicken nuggets. Came out to $70. It was good but not great. Bland no flavor. Service was pretty good but In and Out would have been better TBH read more

Fries a little cold/bland- reason for 4 stars- otherwise turkey burger and blue cheese burger - pretty tasty.

It was ok. The fries were really good. Had a door dash delivery. The chicken patty was dry AF and old they also strangely cut my patty in half. Maybe the cook didn't know how to cook and cut to see if it was finished. A definite ho hum experience, but I was starving and happy to have someone bring me some food while moving out. read more

The Burger Lounge This location has great service always clean Even though I don't eat meat anymore the salads are good and the vegetable burger is good . That all Shaun Rossettos has to say . read more

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Strolling around Little Italy in San Diego and we decided to stop at this place because we have been to every burger lounge in SD and It was too early for a pasta meal. We got a Turkey Burger and a Ancient Grain burger both being just okay. This is not our favorite burger lounge in the city because the burgers are never really well made. But we still enjoyed it. read more

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Little Italy is the place to go when getting new places. They gave me the wrong burger, and when they brought out the correct one it was lukewarm. Which sucked because I was really looking forward to my burger. My husbands burger was good. I would possibly try them again. read more

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Even though I didn't get everything that I ordered, i enjoyed the burger and fries. The chicken strips not as much.

I usually don't go to BL since their prices are high, however they have select items for $5 which is why I came in today. I actually ordered to go, but when I came and picked up the food, which was actually ready about four minutes before my expected time, I ended up staying because the place was clean. I ordered the classic, well done, and fries, extra crispy. I appreciate the fact that they actually read my customization and the food was definitely delicious. The fries actually taste like potatoes. They were not oily. The burger meat was also flavorful. The staff was also friendly. read more

This spacious eatery has the atmosphere of modern with a dash of old fashion. The wife and I grabbed two sandwiches and man did BL not let us down. We grubbed on a turkey burger which I a going to use the recipe and a crispy chicken sandwich. The French fries were great but if you are looking for perfection definitely try the onion rings, they are to die for! Also, do not miss count on their great selection of fountain drinks and adult drinks. With so many options you will be back, I know we will, tomorrow. To the staff, you all have out did yourself, keep up the awesome work. read more