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    California Burger

    3.6 (48 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    California Knockout Burger with crinkle fries.

    If you're looking for anything other than amazing burgers and good sides, this might not be the place for you--there are plenty of other restaurants around. But if you're craving delicious burgers packed with fresh ingredients, this spot is definitely worth a try.

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    Keto K.

    The parking lot was empty. Only two people were working. The place was a disaster. Every table was filthy with crumbs and food on them. The trash cans were all overflowing. The bathroom was out of soap and paper towels. I actually stood while I ate. The lady at the front cash registers was nice, but I asked for no sauce and the burger came with extra sauce. The burger was just sloppy and mediocre. I wanted to try the shakes next time, but I don't think I want to go back.

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    Penny B.

    Got takeout for dinner here. I thought that after a bit of travel it would decrease in quality but it still tasted very fresh and yummy! We got some curly fries, fried zucchini and veggie burgers. Everything was great! It was one of the better veggie burgers I've tried from a fast food place. Definitely leaves the other fast food places behind. The service was quick as it is a fast food place. The inside of the restaurant feels like you're actually in a warm climate. I did feel that it was a bit pricey but great for a once in a while splurge! I recommend this place for sure!

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    Steve H.

    I am so sick of Mac Donald's! So we were out doing a bit of shopping and stopped by! The facility is clean and new looking. The drive thru was packed but inviting! After a 10 minute wait it was our time! The order process was pain less and when I was directed to pull forward with my $17.93 payment I was a bit surprised! Almost $20.00 for two burgers, a Diet Coke and fries seemed a bit much for my blood! Communication with the order guy and the cashier seemed screwy! The cashier asked for $25.00 and I went ballistic! We settled on $20.00 and change! The good part is that our fries and burgers were the best we ever had! No kidding! Absolutely fantastic! Give them a try when you are really hungry and feeling flush!

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    If you are craving an In-N-Out burger, or Carl Jr, or even Whataburger, THIS is the place to go. You're not going to get an amazing atmosphere, and you will have to wait while they make it fresh, BUT it is worth it. I will take California Burger over hipster burgers any day.

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    Mercy M.

    Second time coming down here for it and it hits every time! Reminds me of a burger place back home in Cali. Service was great and friendly. Definitely California vibes. Coming back soon

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    Wendy V.

    This is close enough that we get carry out once in awhile. They always get the order right and their side options are more varied than other places. I like being able to get avocado on my burger. The zucchini fries are very good. Not the cheapest fast food. But it's better than most. They gave my pup a pup cup. I noticed the dining room is now open. I probably won't ever eat inside but I know a lot of people will like it.

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    2 months ago

    Burger and Fried cali style! Love it! The burger was loaded and so delicious. Highly recommended!

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    7 months ago

    Was amazing food was hot fresh and amazingly good would strongly recommend this place!

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    Ordered food through the drive through. Service was good, but the food wasn't great. The burger was too greasy & made me nauseous.

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    Good tasty burgers. Friendly people and very clean restaurant. We also tried chicken wings which were really good.

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    2 years ago

    pretty darn good not going to lie. not as good as culver's or five guys and would still choose those two over this place for the price

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    3 years ago

    Food was great! Service was fast and VERY friendly. Will definitely go back!! The inside is now open. Used to be just the drive thru

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    3 years ago

    Great burgers and fries. Only drive thru when I was there, so slower service than you'd expect.

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    The service is so slow and had a pastrami sandwich that was just awful the meat was way over cooked

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    Hey there. We went yesterday.There is a sign out stating inside dining is now open. October 16, 3023. So enjoy. We always ate outside in the parking lot in our car. Still enjoyed their yummy food. Always piping hot and delicious.… Read more

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    Charlie’s Place

    Charlie’s Place

    4.3(97 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Catering service

    We don't live anywhere near Fort Wayne. We're 2 1/2 hours away in Frankfort Illinois but we go…read morethere once in a great while to exchange grandkids with my son who lives in Hudson, Ohio a suburb of Cleveland so he picked this place Charlie's to meet us for a lunch repass and it was very good. They have a very short suite menu, but what I had was terrific I had a a salad with salmon on it and a lot of other veggies. It was terrific. The salmon was jerk, salmon, and the whole thing was a delicious repast. We had a appetizer of a couple bowls of their homemade chips. Unlike many places that don't salt them. These were salted just the right amount not too salty and I can't say anything bad about it. Our server was terrific and his name was Alex and the place is shaping up. I guess they just took it over from someplace else. The walls are a little bit bare needs a little more decoration and the ceiling is bare, but the chairs are very comfortable so it's an easy five star.

    Charlie's Place - another place with a nice patio...and good to watch the game…read more I confess...the open and covered patios draw me right back to Charlie's place. If you want sun...sit out on the patio. If you want sunny shade and a breeze..sit under the outdoor cover/bar area or grab a table with an umbrella. You can't really go wrong here. Charlie's is also good for larger groups...and kids! Charlie's place is a large facility with lots of seating. The hosts are friendly. Making an on line reservation is easy. They always seem to have plenty of staff to serve and make you feel comfortable. Kudos to the team for developing a more attractive and welcoming lobby area! Sunday afternoon is brunch. They have a different menu than a normal lunch or dinner menu. Those menus are usually large and full of great choices. The brunch menu is much narrower and dominated by breakfast items. There are some non breakfast items...but not many. My wife had the breakfast tacos. She really liked the egg and bacon mixture. The sour cream and salsa sauces blended the tastes nicely. The Cobb salad was very fresh and tasty. There were lots of side ingredients such as egg, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, tomato and cucumber. The grilled chicken was plentiful and moist. Just enough grilled and seasoned taste to blend right in with the ingredients. The home made honey mustard dressing was consistent with what you would expect from honey mustard.

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    BRU Burger Bar - Fort Wayne

    4.5(38 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    First time dining at Bru Burger in Fort Wayne. There were some good things and things that could…read morehave been better. The chicken tenders are battered there and very good. The onion rings are badgered in house and they were good. I ordered the bourbon horseradish smash burger and the burger was pretty crispy and cold when it arrived. The onion rings were cold as well. The waitress was nice and tried to make sure we had everything we needed. Good location, good decor, and decent seats at the table.

    Another outstanding visit to BRU Burger on the Landing. The staff here is still excellent. We…read morehad outstanding service all meal long. The waiter made us feel comfortable and welcomed. My wife loves the chicken tenders. They might be the best chicken tenders you every taste. The chicken is moist and juicy. The breading is a bit thicker, sweet and somewhat crunchy. Their homemade honey mustard dipping sauce is delicious. You can not go wrong with the chicken tenders! The Cole slaw is outstanding as well. It is mayo based and very creamy. The cabbage is fresh and has a nice crisp. The sauce has a little bit of spice and what seems like a hint of horseradish flavoring. Very good! The onion rings on this occasion were tough and overly crunchy. It almost hurt my teeth to bit into them. I've had them before with an outstanding taste. Regardless...these are handsome looking onion rings! I am not a burger fan. However, the Bourbon burger was simply delicious! The meat was tender and cooked to a perfect medium rare texture. The burger just melted in your mouth as you savored the burger juices. The bourbon sauce was very good without dominating the burger meat flavor. The sauce was very mild in spice and did have a slight bourbon flavoring.

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    Morgan's Tap & Grill - The Double Smash Burger and Crispy Fries were excellent.

    Morgan's Tap & Grill

    4.7(60 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    I don't even know where to start because this was indeed A HIDDEN GEM. As a chef, I am real picky…read moreabout doors and literally everything tasted was chefs kiss. What I really admitted about this place is the owner walking around communicating with everyone and checking to see if everything was going ok!! She was really sweet. Also shoutout to our server Noah who was awesome and funny. Not only was he gents or he also recommended! For it to be a carpeted space, it was very clean on the inside and smelled really fresh. The smell of food hit me before I even got inside. The seats were comfortable and they even had bar searing as well as an event space room. The food really deserves its own review but I can't leave two . Everything I would get again no questions asked! My only suggestion would be maybe add a tad of seasoning to the wings but the smoke flavor and sauce was too tier! Easy 10/10 for me!

    If you're looking for a place that checks all the boxes, I can't recommend Morgan's Tap&Grill…read moreenough. The service is absolutely amazing -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming from the moment you walk in. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience they're providing. The food is just as impressive. Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and clearly made with care. The environment is warm and cozy, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Honestly, no complaints at all. If you're thinking about trying it, do it -- anything you order won't disappoint.

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    BurgerFi

    BurgerFi

    3.7(172 reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$

    "Meh" - Not as good as advertised…read more.. We've heard a lot of chatter about BurgerFi. Friends told us that it's actually better than both Five Guys and In-n-Out (that's a bold statement) - Far from from it. While BurgerFi was alright, I wouldn't put it anywhere in the same stratosphere as either of those, and even Culver's and Round Robin are all-around better. The restaurant itself is cool... Nice set-up, very clean, and excellent customer service. When stopped in, the guy at the counter (presumably the manager was friendly and accommodating). Our food came out quick and it looked great, but the first thought was "That's not a lot of food for $40" (2 small burgers, baby fries, and drinks). The food was good but the burgers weren't the big juicy burgers you get at a Five Guys, etc. and the fries were kids size at best... It certainly wasn't worth $40. Similar to other reviews, restaurants need to stop with customer price gouging... There are too many out there taking advantage of customers and it needs to stop - I really hope corporate takes a look at what they're charging customers based on the amount of food they serve, or businesses like this won't stay in business. All-in-all BurgerFi was just average IMO and we'd be hard pressed to go back... To end on a positive note however, they serve $2 beers on Fridays, which was cool (albeit we didn't drink when we stopped in).

    Good food, fast service and excellent atmosphere. It your looking for a burger this is the place to…read morego

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    Chance Bar

    4.6(64 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    A comfortable and smaller restaurant on Fairfield Street. Limited menu options but good food! The…read moremushroom and bacon wrapped dates were delicious. Bacon double cheeseburger and onion rings are very good and filling. Only beer/wine for alcohol drinks with coke products. Amazing attentive staff keeping your needs taken care of the entire meal. Great place for a date night.

    Another fantastic dinning experience at Chance Bar! Chance really does dinner well. Everything…read morefrom the personal service and touch to excellent food to an eclectic atmosphere. It really is a must try if you are looking g for a dinning experience. The facility is small and parking out back can be a challenge. Making reservations is easy on their website. I would encourage this as it is nice to have and be able to relax. The team here is great. Addie greeted us and quickly got us to our table. She was friendly, all smiles and quick to make sure our water glasses were refilled. Chelsea was our waitress. She made us feel right at home and welcomed. She made sure to follow up regularly with us and was very friendly. Corey, one of the owners and chefs, came out to meet us. You could tell that he was genuinely glad we were there and wanted to make sure we were satisfied with the cook. The atmosphere is very quaint. The dining area is small but overly packed or loud. The white table coverings and dim lights were nice. There was soft jazz music overhead and an interesting collection of local art work on the wall. I was surprised that Chance didn't have much drink service outside of beer and wine. There is a bar predominantly places in the restaurant but no liquor items to serve. The wine list was moderately large and had a couple items that would appeal to dry red wine drinkers. One of the things I like about Chance is the selection of small plate shareables. You can make a meal out of a couple or accent an entree as an appetizer. We like to get several of these to sample. We started with the beer bread. The comes with two large slices of bread. The bread is served room temperature. This leads you to conclude, at first bite, that the bread is a bit dry and stale. The bread is thick and dense. It does has a drier taste but it isn't dry. There is a good beer flavoring present. The honey butter was fun. The butter chunk was thicker and hard. The honey was drizzled over the top with possibly a little cinnamon accent. You had to work a little to get the ratio and spread you want. The beer battered mushrooms are still good. The medium sized mushroom is covered in a thick and crispy batter. There is a slight beer taste in each large mushroom. The mild horseradish dipping sauce was a nice compliment. We also ordered the rib tips. This is a small dish that is packed with lots of flavor. The crispy garlic chips were unique and tasty. The garlic is overpowering and crisp tastes slightly burnt. The honey BBQ sauce is delicious - mop it off the plate delicious! The sauce is thick and sweet. It has a slightly strong BBQ spice flavor. The jalapeño rings are well cooked and soaked up the BBQ glaze nicely. While tasty the jalapeño rings were slightly spicy to taste. We did order the ricotta gnocchi again. It was delicious the first time we ordered it. It was outstanding again. The gnocchi is freshly made and soft but slightly firm to cut. The ricotta gives the dish a slight cheese flavor. The tomato based sauce is smooth and moderately thick. The sightly sweet Italian seasoned sauce was a perfect covering for the gnocchi!

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    Ricotta gnocchi

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    Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern - Pepperoni pizza

    Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern

    3.4(211 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$

    Do NOT go here. Overpriced, small portions, very mediocre food. For all the food we ordered, it…read morecost $89 before tax and tip. 3 Milkshakes, 1 Pizza, 3 Burgers. We could have done this at fast food, received better quality food and drinks, for half the price. I don't know why anyone goes here. So first, the service was fine, but it goes downhill after ordering. I asked if they had a milkshake menu, but apparently corporate decided to get rid of the milkshake menu and make all the waiters recite the menu over and over again. How stupid is that? Reese's, Salted Honey Cinnamon, Strawberry - $7 - The best one was strawberry, and that's not saying much. Every milkshake was so watery that we were drinking flavored milk more than ice cream. The waitress even got my milkshake on my shoes. She apologizes about how watery it is, but that's it. She even says she'll bring over more napkins (cause it was dripping all down our cups too), but she forgot to come back with the napkins a few times, so it took a long time to get more napkins. At least they got rid of paper straws, cause at one point a few years ago, you couldn't even suck up the milkshake through the paper straws cause the paper straws disintegrated. Back then, I asked for a spoon, and they said they didn't have any. Now, back to today, the straws are plastic again, but I couldn't even suck up at Reese's cups cause they don't fit through the straw. At least this time I had a fork. What a disaster. Don't get milkshakes here. 0/5 stars. "Tavern" Style Pizza Hot Honey - $17.50 - The flavor was good, but it was a soft crust pizza, definitely not tavern style at all. 3/5 stars. All of the burgers are small, like Culver's small, and you're paying 3x the price. The fries are soggy and needed salt. Train Wreck Burger - $18 - This was mine, and it was just ok, but probably better than the other two. 3/5 stars. Mushroom Swiss Burger - $16 - This one the meat tasted worse than mine. I don't know why there's different ground beef patties? 1/5 stars. Stacked Patty Melt - $16.50 - Husband got this one, and he didn't like it. He said the bread tasted stale. 1/5 stars. Just don't go here. You wanna spend about $100 for 3 people to eat? What a waste of money. Small portions, overpriced, terrible quality. Oh, and some tables are sticky, even after the hostess cleans them.

    One of my favorite burger restaurants, their patties are so delicious and juicy, the fries are also…read moreamazing. Servers are always checking out and very friendly. I normally don't have to wait to be seated. TV screens around the room and the bar make you enjoy your favorite game while grabbing a bite.

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