Burger State never fails to be great! One of the most solid burgers in the city. Great fries, tots and rings. I've tried the specials and they are always excellent as well. Don't miss out. Head there now. read more

Located in a strip mall around 89th and Wornall, Burger State had me intrigued by the great reviews and, honestly, the juicy-looking burgers. And yeah, they delivered on exactly what they're promising: great burgers and great sides. I ordered on a Thursday and got the bacon jam burger, which was fire. The bacon jam was spot on. I added a little sriracha myself just to give it some extra kick, but the burger was already really good on its own. I was also way too excited to see chili cheese tots on the menu, and they actually gave me chili cheese tots--not some sad fast-food version. The tots were nicely cooked and golden brown, with actual chili and plenty of melted cheese on top. Definitely beats anything you're getting from a fast-food place. I did carryout, so I can't really speak to the atmosphere inside, but based on the food alone, this place delivers. They have their regular menu plus different daily specials, and after these two items I'm genuinely excited to go back and work my way through some of the other burgers and specials. The bacon jam burger and chili cheese tots were enough to sell me. read more

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My husband and I stopped into this burger restaurant because I saw that they had gluten-free buns since I have celiac. I ordered a double cheeseburger, but no fries because of cross contamination. My husband tried their chili hotdog with onions. My burger was very good and I had a nice smoky grilled flavor. The toppings were fresh and the bun was one of the best gluten-free buns that I've had in a long time with poppyseeds on the top. My husband said that his chilly hot dog was OK. He tried to bite of my hamburger and thought it was good. So we can only comment on those two items, but we would go back for the burgers. The place is kind of a dive restaurant, but very clean and it was quiet and had one or two TVs going with no sound. The service was good from the young lady at the counter. read more

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The burger tasted solid (7 out of 10) but it was not very big. The onion rings were great. Overall not a bad experience but what will keep me from returning is that it was $24 for a burger and onion rings and the burger was small. read more

I am so disappointed. been recommending this place forever. I had a horrible experience. I always get fries. I got no fries. I was told it is only a lunch deal but never been told this always come for dinner no problem. then a salad is 6 dollars and it was the size of my hand. no fork. the front lady always on her phone and had a attitude when i went to refill my drink waiting for our food. they even still expected a tip in 0 dine in service. read more

I was excited to try this place since it had such good reviews. I don't know if I caught them on an off night, but I can't imagine why this place would get a 4.3 review. The staff was nice, but the burger I got was barely warm, the single patty was tough , chewy and tasteless. The onion rings were extremely greasy and not very warm as well. The order was very skimpy and was almost $15 with tax. I don't understand why the food was barely luke warm as I was the only customer in there at 7:15 in the evening. Might have been a clue that there were no other customers at the dinner hour. I won't be going back and will warn off family and friends. read more

This is a darn solid burger! I was very pleased with the smell when I walked in the door because I knew I was in for a treat. The burgers did not disappoint! They were very tasty and satisfying. The fellow taking orders and working the front, who I believe was the owner, was very kind and helpful and guided me around the menu. This is the kind of burger joint I have been looking for and I will be back here in the future for sure. If you want a great burger grill on a well seasoned flat top, you should check this place out. read more

Burger State - Great sign - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Ordered take out here, our first time trying it. I've always been curious about the place, having driven passed it on Wornall so many times. We are glad we got it! We each ordered a double, with fries and also shared a bowl of the state chili. Let's start at the chili--very meaty, flavorful, with melted cheese and onions on top. I prefer diced onions, not shredded but it was still tasty. We will have to get it again. The burgers were very nicely seasoned and the produce was so fresh and held up to our wait time (we brought it home but couldn't dig in right away). The service was quick, friendly, and efficient. The woman at the counter greeted me the second I came in. Though I put in an order online, I could tell our food was prepared fresh and they waited til we arrived to fill our order with fresh fries. The restaurant is very clean and open. We will be back! read more

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Searched for an good place to take the kiddos, and came across Burger State. I scoped out their website and food looked awesome, so we have it a try. We tried their KC Dog and a burger! The KC Dog was sooooo good! I would go back just for that! Plus, the burgers were great too! Fries were good. Staff was very nice and helpful in deciding what to order. The dining room was spacious and clean. Definitely will go back if we are in the area. Definitely a 4.5/5! read more

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Burger State never disappoints! Their beef is top quality and I've learned their Burger of the Month is always a hit! If burgers aren't your thing their brats are great too. Great KC Vibes and local beers make for a great dinner and their fries and tots are a good go along. Service is always quick and the staff is always friendly. read more

This is was one solid burger place! The burger patty itself was a smash-burger style with crisp on one side and soft on underside with excellent flavor. The bun was just right and didn't overshadow the great taste of the burger. I got the Single State no cheese and my husband got the Double State with no cheese and loved it, he's quite the critic. Tomato, lettuce, onion and pickle were just right and fresh on both. The fries were killer good! Im honestly not a big fry person but they looked good so I snagged a couple or a few more of my husbands. There is like a bbq like dry rub on them and perfect texture and crisp. Would totally come back when in the area. read more

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A really nice menu. They have salads, all types of burgers, and even an option to apparently get a fried burger. We weren't brave enough to try it this time, but maybe next! We got a grilled chicken salad, fries, tots and a double. The burger has such a nice, soft bun. The meats are juicy, and the fries and tots are nice and crispy. For the Friday night after thanksgiving, it was pretty empty. read more

Burger State - Grilled Chicken Salad - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

May 07 2026. A few weeks later to follow through on my prior review, when a failure of the computer system prevented my trying Burger State for the first time. I found myself nearby at lunchtime once again, so I stopped in. Only 1 other customer when I arrived at 11:45am on a Thursday, with one phone customer and 8 walk-ins while I waited for my "KC Fried Burger" (~$10; I asked what was best. The answer was "all of it"). After a less than 10 minute wait (Motown music playing overhead), the burger was ready. Tasty and crunchy, even if the burger was a bit over-cooked. Overall, a positive experience, and I'll be back to try a few other menu options at some point. read more

Great service! It was our first visit and can I say they have a nice selection of beers and they were sooo good and cold! I was impressed with the cleanness of the ladies room! Great burger and crispy hot season fries! I really liked their burger sauce/dipping sauce it was really good on the fries! I did not put the bottle down each fry got its line of sauce on it! lol I can tell it's a in house made sauce! My son said he will definitely want to go back! read more

Burger State - Tri-State Burger & fries - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Food was delicious, didn't have to wait at all. Basic burger shop feel. It was a little pricey for me but I'm also poor. Definitely suggest trying it your self! read more

Got an impossible burger it was pretty good It's hard to find good vegetarian options.

I wasn't expecting much and I don't submit reviews for positive experiences I have as much as I should but this place has a damn good burger. Very impressed. read more

This was our first time at Burger State. I hate to rate a business like this. We ordered and picked up the worst meal we've had in ages for dinner. Wednesday is their tenderloin special. Do not order a tenderloin from a place called Burger State. It was so dry and tough, we couldn't eat them. They threw the tater tots we ordered all over the tenderloin sandwiches in the box. That made the tots soggy. They put the lettuce tomato onion on the sandwich which created a wilted mess by the time it came home. I called them and told them about it. They offered to replace. We declined. They were pleasant and apologetic. I don't know if we'll be back for a burger. I know restaurants are struggling, but you can't serve food like this. It was a waste of our time. read more

We ordered pickup and it was one of the best burgers we've had in awhile. The tater tots were made just right. Would definitely go back again! read more

Had our first outing to Burger State on Saturday. Best burger and fries ever! Cooked fresh and all toppings were fresh, too. Seasoned fries were crisp and hot. I hope people will give this home town spot a try! read more

Been wanting to try a burger at Burger State and finally stopped by the place on 89th & Wornal. It's clean with plenty of seating. You order at the counter and they all your name when ready. Picked the lunch special Double combo with fries and a drink for $13.95. It was 2:30pm, no crowd and got my food in under 7 minutes. All was freshly cooked and steaming hot. Burger was very good. Had opted for rings for $. 50 more, were thick with an egg batter and were also very good. I now see why Burger State has many high ratings. read more

Pretty good fries, super bland burgers with absolutely zero interesting or unique options or toppings. Somehow just as expensive as Five Guys despite being way worse. Asked for tip despite me having to stand to order and me having to retrieve my food once prepared with no guaranteed seating. What the hell am I tipping for? Takes orders on iPad yet somehow can't accept applepay. Not great. read more

Now, did I get a chicken sandwich at a burger joint... yes and that is where I might have messed up. The chicken sandwich was okay, nothing exciting about it. Those Tatar Tots tho!!!!! So so good crispy and seasoned well. The wait was about 10-15 mins, and the food was hot and fresh! Next time, I would go with a burger for my sandwich! read more

Burger State - Spicy Chicken Sandwich & tots - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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One of the best hamburgers around. We always stop by if we are anywhere near the restaurant. Would highly recommend. read more

Entering the old Smokestack BBQ. What's changed: the name and the menu. Now named Burger State a family owned restaurant. These famed raised burgers are great! You can get a single, double or triple along with several sides to choose. Daily specials and of course many others choices like chicken dogs or salad. I am a fan of local owned restaurants so stop by and give them some love! Parking is limited with the businesses surrounding them. read more

Burger State - Seating - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I felt like a good ole burger and fries kinda night. I was in the area and looking for something that stuck out to me. It's a walk up to the window and order kinda place where they call out your name when your food is ready. I tried there patty melt that really does melt in your mouth, the spicy chicken sandwich and the sweet potato fries. They had cute lighting through out the restaurant and kc inspired art all around. Overall I had a great time and it was a easy/fast experience. I will be back to try their other sandwiches and burgers. read more

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No matter what we get on the menu, it's always fast and flavorful. We get the standard burger and fries, or turkey burger and onion rings. We also like to get the Sandwich of the day that's written on the blackboard. We've been coming here a long time and we love the sort of fountain there and we always have a great meal. This burger place should be on everyone's to do list. read more

Just tried this place for first time. Burger special was great. Got onion rings and chicken sandwich with tots. All good items. Friendly and fast service read more

Burger State - Burger special - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Excellent food, served right off the griddle. Couldn't ask for more, never a disappointment.

Good burgers for good price, really good fries got the double state and the cowboy burger. The double was a pretty standard burger with not much meat seasoning, which was a little underwhelming but if there was seasoning this would've been a 5/5. read more

They play 90's music!!! Love that. I dined in and got a spicy chicken sandwich (which was actually a buffalo chicken sando, which would have been epic with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing instead of the side of mayo.) I really want to come back and try the impossible burger. Love the no-frills atmosphere, and the service is good (and prompt). read more

one of my favorite burger places in KC! i've been here a handful of times and it has yet to disappoint me. they have a daily combo special, and a new burger special every week.... it might even be more often than every week honestly you'll have to check that out for yourself! fries with my burger is a must and they have the best fries, don't miss the opportunity to check them out if you are close to Wornall rd!! read more

Burger State - Fried Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Ordered delivery. Food was hot, fresh, fast and delicious! Enjoyed it very much! Best burger and o'Rings I have had in a very long time. read more

Burger State - Triple State burger w/ Cheddar cheese, Onion rings & Chili Cheese fries - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A good solid cheeseburger. The meat was thick and juicy, topped with cheddar, bacon, onions, tomato, lettuce and pickle. Much better than fast food chains, but not destination worthy for a drive across town. The tots order was plentiful and perfectly crispy. Large and spacious yet sparse interior for Covid safety. Great follow up and conversation from the man at the counter. read more

Burger State - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Onion rings, which are rare finds today, are great. Thin and crispy, not overly breaded. My husband gave a thumbs up to the double cheeseburger and fries. My double mushroom and cheese burger was tender and juicy but on the salty side, probably the brown gravy that engulfed it. We got the food to go. The restaurant itself is clean but boring. But a good addition to Waldo and. Again, Great onion rings read more

I recently stopped in to Burger State with some friends to try this place. I had the KC fried burger which came fairly quick after ordering. I also ordered onion rings and chilly cheese fries. My friends ordered green chilly burger and Cajun burger. We all agreed the flavor on the burgers were pretty good, however each burger was over cooked and slightly dry. The onion rings were also fried a bit long. All in all, a decent burger. The chilly cheese fries were outstanding, great flavor! read more

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Visited here recently for a small takeout order after a few recommendations to try this place! I was definitely blown away by their food! I ordered one of their specials that was a big juicy burger with pineapple on it, a side of sweet potato fries, and I was in food heaven! The burger was still warm when I got it home and it both it and the fries were so dang delicious. Definitely one of the better burger places in the area! The gentleman that assisted us was very personable and made the visit better. I cannot wait to come back here and try more of their food as pretty much everything sounds or looks amazing! #supportlocal read more

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I'm ALL about cheeseburgers. It is my favorite meal. Not into fries. Like my tater tots (story below) but I am here on Yelp right now to compel you to try the terrrrrrific burgers at Burger State. They have a line up of standby single double & triple burgers very hot and juicy with many cheese options but the toasted bread isn't soggy - not ever. The double cheese with pepper Jack and green chilies is almost in my top two favorites but the Hawaiian (with a grilled pineapple ring) and the Mushroom & Swiss have tied for first place! DO NOT miss the actual deep-fried-bettered hamburger-burger. Yes. It's like a pork fritter but it's a deep fried crunchy batter dipped burger, I tell ya!! Eat here. Go forth from Burger State and ... be extra-happy! Back to the tots. Friendliness is right at home at Burger State. First time I walked in to try this place a few years ago and carried my order to the table somehow .. I drop a whole basket of tots (minus the-one-yummy-tot-to crunch-on-the-way) right on the floor. The owner had never seen me before but at lightening speed he cleans up & fries up a whole new batch of tots over my sincere protests to insist on paying for them. Nope. He simply would not have it! Nice guy and everyone I've met at the counter, is kind. read more

I had to take a minute and admire this sandwich from a few different angles before digging in. My what a beauty! Ordered through Door Dash. Still warm when received. read more

Burger State - Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I enjoyed dinner at Burger State. The space was neat and clean with nice staff. The windows outside were painted with cute burger pictures. The prices were decent and there were many good options. The menu was well organized. All of the burger joint essentials were there plus some interesting sounding specials such as the The Mango Habanero Jam Burger. I do wish they had a shake or malt on their menu too. You can also get an alcoholic beverage such as a beer, canned cocktails, or wine. The food was very fresh tasting. I tried the spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken patty was massive and extended beyond the bun. The spicy sauce had a good amount of heat without being too hot. I would say it was just over a medium spice level. The patty that I got was good but there was a spot in the middle that was just breading without chicken in it. The sandwich was served with mayo on the side. Though I liked the spicy chicken sandwich, I probably would not order this again because of the access breading and taste of the chicken patty itself. I also tried the patty melt. This was delicious. I would recommend this over the chicken sandwich. It was a good meat to bread to cheese ratio. I tried some of their homemade burger/ dippin sauce on the melt and it was a great pair. The sauce was comparable to the campfire sauce to Red Robin but definitely superior. I ordered a side of sweet potato side as well. They were superb. They were cooked perfectly with a nice crisp on the outside and a soft center. I dipped these in the sauce as well and they paired great. I will be returning to try a different burger and chili cheese fries. read more

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