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Burger Theory

3.4 (392 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 10:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Smaller nacho fries ordered with burger.

Great food. Good service. Had the BT boss burger and nachos fries. Yum! Got here a little early but atmosphere was pleasant.

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Norm W.

First time at Burger Theory. Had a large group meet that was served as a burger buffet to build your own. Good selection of burgers, fixings and sides. Food was good, service was excellent. Venue was great for intended meet and greet. Probably higher score on food if ordered from menu but I totally get it. Restaurant is next to Holiday Inn. Not too far from ASU Skysong. Put this one on your list.

Curt F.

If your in the area and not in a rush stop by Burger Theory located in the Holiday Inn parking lot. If your not in a hurry is the key word here. The staff is very friendly and the fries are some of the best around.

Lettuce wrap instead of a bun.
Marla R.

We had out of town company visiting and burgers was the craving. We decided to try a new place, but we don't expect to go back. The concept is nice but execution was weak. The highlight was the fries and the bacon on the burgers. The meat is a blend and had a different taste, it wasn't bad - just different. I can't really say why we weren't impressed, we just weren't. We had a new server, but she was trying hard and the rest of the staff helped her out.

Great outdoor patio!
Judy S.

Who doesn't love a juicy burger with a great special sauce all served outside in a casual setting? Great service, nice drink menu and the burgers are a two napkin juicy! Onion rings non greasy too. Travel all day and need a good burger? Here's the spot!

Farm fresh burger
Billy B.

A fair option for lunch burger spot. Although not my first choice the variety and build to your own style make it a middle ground if you're in a party with picky eaters. They have regular beef patties (single or double order), chicken, and veggie/portabello mushroom options. Everything that comes out is cooked to your expectation and absolutely edible. Don't forget to pair with a beer, the burgers are on the smaller side. I ordered the farm fresh burger, the cheese was the highlight that added the saltiness and delivered most of the flavor. The onion rings were huge, fries were crispy, and salad was a standard house salad with a side of ranch. A bit on the pricier side and with so many other options available in the area.

Build Your Own Burger, Coleslaw
Orlando M.

Actually the burger was very good. I liked that they had leaf wraps available for build your own. However the coleslaw was not good, it seemed like something was going bad. Like others say the bread was definitely a weak link for the price of this food. The bar server was professional and quick, and the place was chill casual bar vibe overall.

Build your own: veggie patty, sauted onions, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato! Yum!! Side of their seasoned fries!
Deedee W.

I really like this place! The menu is fun. Many different options for premade burgers, salads and soups. But the fun part is make your own burger! You get to chose your protein (veggie patty and portabello's avail for the non meat eater), pick your veggies, cheese, condiments and extras like a fried egg! So they have vegan and veggie options! The service was also great. We stopped on our way to a concert so told our server we were in a hurry and he did not disappoint! Got our food, ate well, paid our check and gone! Side note: there is an affiliation with Holiday Inn which I think is a brilliant concept for travelers. Don't have to eat at the cheezy diner next door or the basic hotel kitchens when traveling. Next time out around Arcadia area look this place up and give it a try!

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Damn, that was a really good burger. Not much else to say, good atmosphere, cheap prices, solid service. I'll come back for sure.

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Not so good. Pretty fun space, but despite it almost being empty, service was slow. And the burger was tiny and dry. Decent fries.

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Pretty darn good burger! I'm a local who stumbled upon this place and enjoyed it. Carlos was especially hospitable!

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Fun, eclectic place in the heart of Phoenix. Burgers were excellent as was service. We enjoyed sitting outside while having our meal.

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It took 25 min to get a menu, 30 more to order. Food was okay but not worth the service.

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8 years ago

Had the breakfast burger. Bun 10/10, Bacon 10/10, Meat 10/10, Brownie Sunday 10/10. Get food from here!

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Karri took care of us and did a great job. The breakfast burger was perfect. Also try the KBG sauce.

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Great food and environment. Karrie was a super server - give it a try and ask for her if you can

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