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Cosmo Burger

4.6 (113 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Dustin E.

I wanted to try out the original location of Cosmo Burger after visiting the one in Lenexa. This is a big hyped place around town for having the best burger in Kansas City. It's not. It's very good, but there are a couple that are better. I ordered a double cheeseburger as they prepare it. I didn't love the pickles. They were weird. Not your typical dill pickle, which I prefer. The guys working behind the counter, insisted that I use the QR code to order instead of talking to them. There was no way for me to add mustard on the website, which is what I would've preferred. I was able to do that at Cosmo Burger in Lenexa City Center when I was able to speak to a human. This location still had excellent tater tots, even though the burger was greasy and not how I preferred it to be topped. The bar that Cosmo Burger sits in is excellent! The bartender was attentive and kind. If you want a soft drink to go with your burger, you buy it at the bar and it is $3.90. I gave him a five dollar bill and left another dollar on the table when I left. I also tipped the guys at Cosmo Burger. So, it was $26 for a cheeseburger tots and a Coke. Yikes!

A takeout window in a bar.
Gary K.

Yum! I've been hankering for a good burger for the past couple days on a road trip up and down the Midwest. And since this was one of the best burgers in KC, and the hotel was nearby, I had to make it a destination. The burger was excellent. The bun nicely soft, the smash was as good as I've ever had. Nicely chatted but still juicy and tender. I added bacon for one of the best bacon cheeseburgers I've had in a long time. It is just a takeout window, so service was non-existent, but still the lowest recommended tip was 15%. A bit stiff for takeout I thought. Eating in the bar has its charm. It was loud and friendly, and my friend got a nice beer to go with his burger.

Single cheese burger with bacon and a side of tots.
Kelsey M.

The food was a really good home style feel. Super yummy and hot off the presses, ideally one of the best burgers in Kansas City. Will be back

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Monte' J.

Came back to dine in this time I had the triple I included the onions this time and I added an order of tater tots. The burger was a four out of five the burger sauce that comes with the tots made a huge difference when I added it to the Burger itself the burger was definitely tender the bun was soft a triple is almost too much Burger where is last time a double wasn't quite enough which is why I added the tots but the tots was such a small amount for the price all of the flavor the texture the crunch was definitely there out of like to had a little bit more tots for the price but I don't regret the decision to come back I will definitely do that again in the future I may downgrade to a double.

Single Pattie burger and tots
Crystal B.

I love the tots I could go back and just have a basket of tots!!! I would get a double Pattie next time I do love the bun. It would be a better meat to bread ratio. I'm a huge fan of grilled onions and man I notice the great pickles not your fast food place kind of nasty pickle the good kind I would say almost taste homemade! It was great it was my first visit I would ask. It to cook it so hard i realized it's a smash burger a most love that crispy char on the burger I really really don't. . But the sauce was good and I did order extra on mine so I was happy! I did not go in to pick up so can't speak for the ambiance.

Jeffrey M.

This is hands down my FAVORITE BURGER in all of Kansas City. The only downside is the hours because they are only open in the evenings, which means I can't get this delicious burger for lunch. Regardless, Cosmo Burger could teach a master class in how to prepare a burger that is miles better than most competitors. They also make a pretty decent tater tot. Be aware though that Cosmo Burger is inside of Dodson Bar, so you must be 21+ years old to dine in. I'd also recommend skipping any cookies as they weren't that great. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube travel channel: https://youtu.be/JTMDUGmk8Vg

Dylan S.

This place is top notch. Very good burger spot. Like ordering online and just picking it up from the walk up area. Plenty of seating and TV's. Great spot. A little chilly.

Double cheeseburger with tots
Haley W.

Dodson's is a classic dive bar in Waldo, and Cosmo Burger is located in the back of the bar. Unique concept in which you order online only, no matter if you are eating there or to-go. Either way, make sure to grab one of their drinks while waiting for your order. Burger is a classic smash burger. It's perfect as is including cheese, onions, pickles and their special sauce. Exactly what you'd want in a burger. Also order the tots, which are delicious. Nice change up from the typical fries served with burgers. They offer vegan option too. I had to-go order and would give it 4/5 stars. Had I eaten it there while it was fresh I'd probably give it a higher rating. Superb burger that won't disappoint!

Not pictured because I ate it too fast, but it was perfect.

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A great burger in a great local bar. Self serve food. Really frustrating when they ask for a tip for no service.

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Burgers were very good along with the shakes. I would recommend stopping here for sure.

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