Craft Burger 18

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So i saw this spot mentioned on instagram as a top 3 burger so i had to check it out , Glowing in the middle of the Pilsen area this place has a great street appeal , Who doesnt like a Walk up spot , The staff is very friendly and easy to talk to, I ordered the Signature Double Classic Craft Burger Its 2 prime beef patties w American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and craft white sauce, , i tried to figure out the sauce, I'm guessing it has a bit of Horseradish in it Nevertheless a good quality burger made to order , comes w fries that seamed freshly cut, and were perfectly seasoned , i also got a Mexican coke which comes in the bottle , My food was delicious , Overall a great experience worthy of a visit read more

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Man what a burger haha I wish I would have gotten the Double Cheeseburger but I wasn't feeling too big back... I did order the Burger (comes with fries, definitely brownie points) and the Deluxe Fries. The way they described the Deluxe Fries were a burger without the bun on top of fries, now how delicious does that sound. The was not mean nor nice, just mid and they did their job. Nothing out of this world. I look forward to showing friends and family this place when they visit! The only thing that would have made this place flawless was outstanding service, which is pretty tough to do when it's only carry out/a walk through joint. Thank you Craft Burger, see you soon! Personal Review: 8.8/10 read more

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Jemyra I.

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I was passing through Pilsen one day and noticed Craft Burger, and tonight I finally got a chance to try it. I'm glad I did! The fries were delicious, and the burger was just as good. The place is super clean, and the staff is very friendly. Overall, a solid burger spot. I will definitely be back. read more

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What a hidden burger spot! Stopped in on New Year's, right next to cup of joe and pollo express. To go order window up front you can't miss. Can also bring your food into cup of joe to eat there but we took it back home. Such a friendly atmosphere too! Greeted and quickly ordered at the window and went back in the car. Went with the double and fries. Burgers had great crisp and cheesy. Buns were so fresh. Fries were also a hit. Feels like they were double fried so crispy! Def worth a stop if you're in Pilsen! read more

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Nolan F.

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Review of: Craft Burger Double - two prime beef patties, Craft sauce, american cheese, pickles, grilled onion Fresh Cut Fries - olive oil, salt and pepper, cumin, herbs Great burger, excellent fries. Crispy edges need work but great flavor overall. Can't go wrong with this classic burger formula. Holy moly, the fries were perfectly crispy and seasoned. Olive oil, cumin, and herbs is above and beyond. Easily top 3 fries in Chitown. Carryout only. read more

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Faheem A.

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A random find I the Pilsen neighborhood. Pretty good takeout spot for burgers that's walk up style. In my opinion the fries were a little over salted and the burger was a tad bit garlic heavy. I had order the double burger and my friend ordered the single. The service was pretty standard and both burgers came with fries. We paid about 27 bucks for essentially two means which is a steal in my opinion. read more

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Tasha B.

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Pretty good smash burger but I could've went without the craft sauce. Just my opinion but still a quality burger place in the neighborhood.

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Jose V.

Hi Tasha, we appreciate you! Next time ask for sauce on the side or…

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Guadalupe G.

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One of the best smash burgers here!! And great service! Love the walk up window easy to order

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Mz C.

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Burger & Fries are delicious. Cooked to order, hot & fresh! Helpful staff answers questions regarding the menu. read more

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Very very overrated place Fries and Burgers are good BUT after a few bites the saltiness is guaranteed to overwhelm you . Mac & Cheese is expensive and lacks flavor Service is very slow & also cant dine in . Parking is hard to find as well . Food is very fresh and the Place has a potential to be 5stars but as of now it's definitely very overrated . read more

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John J.

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This is easily the best burger in the area, walking distance for sure. Quality meat, cheese & toppings with getting fries included was nice for sure. The staff is friendly and thorough. Cashless spot with no seating, just to go orders, read more

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Carol H.

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I came here to celebrate a special occasion, and it was the perfect choice. The staff went above and beyond to make our evening special, and the food was simply divine read more

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Tequila W.

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The service was friendly and I loved how the cashier explained the menu items to us. I ordered 1 double cheeseburger and 1 deluxe fries. My brothers enjoyed their food and I enjoyed my deluxe fries. The fries were delicious, I don't know what seasoning they used but it tasted like salt n sour chip seasoning. I would have preferred if they chopped the burger like "chopped cheese" style because I had to cut the burger as I ate, but nevertheless the burger was tender and cooked to perfection. Will return for sure. read more

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Craft Burger came highly recommended, so I was excited to try their burger. The experience was mixed--the burger had great seasoning. Now the fries could have been better. The fries were black, not sure if it was from the old oil.. Anyway, the burger was great. Will give it a chance again... read more

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Jose V.

The oil is fresh. This is a combination, result of the seasoning we…

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Anita P.

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1 year ago

I patronize Craft Burger 18 and the Coffee joint next door since the winter months. However, I stopped to buy a hot dog and the lady said, "$8.&&! I said. What did you say? $8.&&, For a hot dog!! You're kidding me. No thanks! It comes with fries! I don't want the fries. Well. I'm sorry. I understand that you don't set the price for the food, but I am not about to pay $8.00 for a hot dog . I can buy a package for $7.49, with 8 dogs. I'm truly disappointed and not so sure I'll return and I like your burgers. This is crazy! read more

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Diana M.

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Great option for a burger in Pilsen. Patty is flavorful and pairs nicely with the onions, sauce and cheese. Fries came with the burger, which is a nice surprise. They were dark like another reviewer mentioned and could've been crispier, but otherwise tasted fine. Maybe next time I'll see if they can make the fries well done. Burgers are made to order and service was fast. Will definitely be back. read more

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Paige S.

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Got the single craft smashburger and really enjoyed it! Awesome walk up spot in the area. Staff was super cool and friendly. I'd say one of the better burgers in the area read more

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Jay M.

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Thanks. I was finally able to order through Grubhub, and got the Craft Double with fries. They were phenomenal. I also ordered the Mac-n-cheese which was excellent as well. Not too over/under done with the cheese. A solid mellow flavor. read more

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Jose V.

Hi Jay, we take orders on our website, www.craftburger18.com also on…

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Nat E.

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Love this family owned business. Happy they are in the neighborhood. Sad to see review below about different sized fries!! How can you compare a friendly, family owned business to au chevel ? It's apples and oranges and if you enjoy good food and want to support small business, this is the spot! Best burgers, best fries. We always order from craft burger after a long day at work and will always recommend them. read more

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Lucio R.

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First time here but defiantly not my last the burger was great cooked perfectly. The fries are seasoned nicely but i would like them cooked a little longer. read more

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Serge G.

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good quality and a fair price point. I think the sauce is great for those who love Dijon mustard for sure. read more

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Toni G.

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1 year ago

Great food! Fast service and location wasn't far from home . I will be back to visit soon

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Carol S.

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1 year ago

NO DIET POP. Online ordering is a hot mess. Not sure if its worth the trip. I will try again and post an update. Good luck read more

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Sarah G.

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Delicious Mac and cheese. Staff is very friendly. I wish they will add a vegetarian burger.

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Kim H.

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the service is really good here they are so nice and easy to talk to. i liked the hotdog it came with fries and all the classic topping but it didn't have that snap to it when you bite down. the burger is not for u high cholesterol hoes. it's flavorful, buttery, and juicy, but it's a lot. the first bite i took i was hit with this intense butteriness and saltiness. It's seasoned very well almost a little toooo much but i was able to eat the whole thing and fall into a food coma. i think the fries are alright i appreciated that they weren't too salty because the hotdog and burger had so much seasoning so it balanced out, but if u eat the fries by itself they're pretty plain. HOWEVER they are rly crispy and long and i appreciate skin on fries read more

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Morgan G.

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Extremely friendly order taker, excellent burgers. We got double cheese burgers and they're smash burger style AND come with fries for $12. Great sauce and toppings come on them and the meat is 4oz each so it was a substantial burger. I cut 1 star because the fries were good not great. They may have even been fresh cut from potatoes which is great but they were floppy, some thin some thick. The highlight was definitely the burger. Also know there's no seating so either eat it in your car, bring it home or if it's a nice day there's a park nearby. read more

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Thank you Morgan. We are really are trying to figure out the fries.…

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Meghan F.

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Food was prepared fresh and the fries were hand cut-yummy! The staff was accommodating and communicative about the status of my order. I will be back as I love the simple walk-up window concept with an elevated vibe. read more

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Kristine R.

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DELICIOUS burgers! About $43 for three with a bag of fries for each. Not bad considering surrounding rates!!! Dog friendly too oh and they have an ATM in the side!!! read more

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John K.

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Got the double cheeseburger no onions and it came with a side of fries. Because of the fries, it's fairly close in price to small Cheval. Having said that, small Cheval's burger is better and small. Cheval's fries are much better. I thought these fries were pretty awful to be honest. The star is for the first couple of bites of the burger and the guy who gave it to me over the counter because he was really nice, unlike a girl who took my order. read more

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Eric S.

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Service: okay Atmosphere: It's a walk-up Shoestring French fries: Great! Burgers: These were the skimpiest smash burgers I have ever seen in my life. The meat was so thin and overly cooked that it resembled a meat and char flavored potato chip more so than a meaty burger. I'd say the bun to burger ratio is 10 to 1. I was so confused by this. They give you these massive buns that totally eclipse the burger, but it helps since the meat was grilled and pressed into a desiccated meat coaster. Normally I wouldn't be so bothered, but the price warrants the frustration. Find a better burger place. read more

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Jose V.

Sorry we did not meet your expectations. Your review does not sound…

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Cecilia R.

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This whole in the wall (literally) is amazing! The food is cooked to perfection, the food is delicious, fries are hand cut and crispy. The person who took my order at the window (I'm assuming owner) was very polite when taking my order, and made sure I was in and out in about 5 minutes. It was great service! read more

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Jesus O.

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2 years ago

Kinda said that Mikee's aint around anymore but the food at this spot more than makes up for it. Hope to keep seeing this business flourish in the future! read more

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Jose V.

Thank you for the well wishes "Dominic" we appreciate it.

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Maria A.

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Best burgers in town!! The burger is super juicy and cooked to perfection. The fries are perfectly seasoned. 10/10!! read more

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Jose V.

Thank you Maria. We appreciate you.

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Oscar S.

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Went in for the first time lastnight after work.Ordered the double smashburger.LOVED IT!!! My new place for burgers.I personally liked the fries.No complaints here.Will most definitely return.So glad I stopped by. read more

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Chakeila A.

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*******Food is really good especially burgers...servers are super friendly. This place is definite a jewel in Pilsen. ******

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Fast and friendly service, great prices, delicious cheeseburgers. They only reason I didn't give a 5 stars is they fry the fries too hard - too crispy, almost burnt. read more

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Gabrielle B.

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Solid burger. The fries were trash. Literally, couldn't have more than a few before giving up lol. Other reviews about the bizarre dark brown color, sogginess, and lack of seasoning are accurate imo. I wanted my usual Burger Alley but they were closed so I gave this place a try. Meh. Didn't quite hit the spot for me, but the burger was decent. Some of the owner's responses to their reviews read a little defensive. Better to try to make improvements with the feedback. We can't all be mistaken about the fries lol. read more

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Hi, we are trying to figure out the fries. From hand cut and fresh…

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An M.

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2 years ago

Was parked in front and noticed this new burger joint and decided to try . I have to tell you this is a delicious executed butger. I ordered the craft double . It was a double smash burger with crispy edges with grilled onion on brioche bun with fresh cut fries . I did not eat it but inhaled it . Awesome awesome place . It's new . Much success guys ! read more

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Jose V.

Thank you!

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Theron B.

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I loved the food the fries were delicious and the burger I definitely will be visiting again didn't try the Mac and cheese yet next time I will friendly staff as well. read more

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Thank you Theron. Your review helps us in a big way!

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1311 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen
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Hours

What time does Craft Burger 18 open?

Craft Burger 18 opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Craft Burger 18 close?

Craft Burger 18 closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Craft Burger 18 closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Craft Burger 18 take credit cards?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Craft Burger 18 have catering options?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 does have catering options.

Does Craft Burger 18 have a drive thru?

No, Craft Burger 18 does not have a drive thru.

Does Craft Burger 18 serve alcohol?

No, Craft Burger 18 does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Craft Burger 18 allow dogs?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 allows dogs.

Does Craft Burger 18 have TVs?

No, Craft Burger 18 does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Craft Burger 18 have bike parking?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 has bike parking.

Does Craft Burger 18 have outdoor seating?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 has outdoor seating options.

Does Craft Burger 18 have parking?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Craft Burger 18 wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Craft Burger 18 is wheelchair accessible.

Does Craft Burger 18 have free WiFi?

No, Craft Burger 18 does not have free WiFi.

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We ordered off the ubereats app as each entree came with a drink for a pretty cheap price. The…read morewings and burger surpassed our expectations, but the tea was pretty meh.

Underwhelmed with the boba here, but I believe as a chain, their actual tea is decent…read more Unfortunately I wanted boba at night and wanted to avoid caffeine, so went with a simple fresh milk. At another location, outside of Chicago, I had tea that was solid but the boba was still mediocre. Not sure if it's the franchisees or the actual chain, but the toppings may not be freshly rotated. Double Purple Bubble Fresh Milk - ube lining, ube grounding, milk, and boba. Combo sounds pretty great, but felt like execution was off. Ube lining was decent and smooth, just took some effort to scrape. However I expected the ube at the bottom of the cup to be mashed similarly and it was not. Boba was chewy on the outside but ripped apart easily in the center, almost firm.

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Te’amo Boba Bar

First time here and super cute!! Been eyeing this place. Happy to see multiple locations! The ube…read morecreme brulee is to die for! Ice never wanted another drink so fast. I was so sad when it was gone. It was sweet but so good. The decor is pretty. The merch is pretty. Order at the kiosk. Can't wait to have the chance to get it again next time I'm in Chicago

We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

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Kasama

The hype is real. The breakfast/brunch is very delicious and if you don't want to wait in line, hop…read moreon the website and order for pick up. There is seating around the corner for you to eat, if needed. It was very busy on a Friday morning and everyone was very friendly. The sandwich is as delicious as it looks and I recommend the gooey pecan bun. My to-go order was right on time: steaming hot food, lattes made fresh for the pick up time, what more can you ask for?! Really nice touch that you can choose your sweetness level. 10/10 I recommend, this restaurant was running like a machine and it's quite impressive.

I absolutely love an Asian bakery, so was super excited to try Kasama (especially after its moment…read morein The Bear!). Got there Sunday at 10:45, and waited almost 1.5 hrs in line. Thankfully they still had their famous breakfast sandwiches by the time I ordered (even though they normally stop selling them at noon). Got a couple drinks- Ube Latte and the Corn Maiz Tea Latte. I'll preface by saying that the Corn Maiz drink was my favorite thing I got from Kasama. It has a strong corn flavor that blends perfectly with the milk tea. This is a 10/10 no notes. Ube latte was also tasty. For food I ordered a ton of things: -Longanisa Egg and Cheese Sandwich w a hash brown: was surprisingly just okay IMO. Egg is very uniquely fluffy, more like a steamed egg than a scramble! The rest of the sandwich was tasty but nothing special. -Filipino Breakfast Platter w both meats: the Tocino is delish! IMO the better of the two breakfast meats. Garlic rice is good, but i always love garlic rice. -Italian Beef Eggrolls: so crispy and delicious with the gardeneira dipping sauce! Weekends only item- be sure to try! -Lumpia: so crispy and flavorful, they really fry things well here. -Matcha Pandan Eclair: the choux was pipped on top, and was so fluffy and delicious. The crispy rice inside the shell added a fun texture. This was my favorite pastry! -Truffle Croissant: lamination was good, flavors were a bit weird. Was overly sweet from the rock sugar + honey, so much that it overpowered the truffle IMO which is hard to do. -Guava and cheese ensaymada: very fluffy brioche with yummy filling. This was good, really wanted to try the ube one but they were out :( -Ube and Huckleberry basque cake: very rich! Was suggested this instead of the ube ensaymada and it was definitely more huckleberry than ube. Tasty though. Overall this spot was good and certain things (corn maiz drink, pandan eclair, Italian beef eggrolls) were worth the wait while others are overhyped. I would definitely order ahead next time for take out or sit inside- cute indoor and outdoor seating options!

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Sweet Bean

A Taiwanese bakery. How could a place that loves Michael Jackson be bad?…read more Salted Egg Yolk Bolo Bun流心菠蘿麵包: Calling it "流心"(runny) isn't quite accurate; it's a bolo bun菠蘿包 (pineapple -shape bun) with a salted egg yolk filling, but it had an authentic, old-fashioned flavor that made me feel like back to childhood. The crust was thin and crispy, with a large air cavity, making it very soft and fluffy. The salted egg yolk has just the right balance of sweetness and saltiness, and wasn't too cloying. Garlic Cheese Brioche Bun蒜香奶酪麵包: Perhaps its more Taiwanese name is "八蒜包" (Eight Garlic Bun). Its appearance and taste were very similar to those I've had at Taiwanese bakeries in mainland China. The cheese and garlic flavors were very strong, but the bread itself was slightly coarse. Hojicha Latte: The whole milk was very milky, but the hojicha flavor felt a little weak. However, it's already great to find a tea latte that's not very sweet.

We came around 12:30noon and got a huge bread haul at this bakery. I'm SO glad we did!…read more Here's what we got: * Purple rice taro bun / 5 (OUR FAV!!!) * Matcha custard bun / 4.5 * Matcha pistachio bun / 5 * Tuna egg mayo bread / 4.5 * Hot dog & cheese bread / 4 * BBQ hot dog skewer / 3 * Sesame roll / 3.5 * Cheese pudding tart / 3.5 * Banana bread matcha c oat milk / 4.75 If there's one thing you get here, get the purple rice taro bun. Suuuuper soft & chewy bread filled with purple rice and taro. The textures were amazing. Best baked good I ever had. It's pricey but SO worth it!! 10/10, 5 stars, 100%. Service here is just okay, nothing special. There's also a small seating area in the back that is open until 4pm!

Inside of Scallion & Ham Bun 蔥花火腿麵包 ($3.95) - very strong scallion flavor. Bread is soft, moist, and pretty oily.

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Inside of Lychee Cranberry Scone 荔枝蔓越莓司康 ($5.75) - not the best, is dry and powdery. Definitely not worth the price.

Hero Coffee and Bagel Bar

Great service, fast, good aesthetic and vibe, very cute!! We got the veggie and the smooth…read morecriminal. I preferred the veggie because it had a nice fresh crisp to it, but they were both delicious.

Ordered chai and a lavender latte, the latte didnt taste like lavendar and the chai was super sweetread more

Bulls Eye on Jalapeño Cheddar Bagel with sausage instead of bacon

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Kimberly S.

Elite 24

45

121

156

1 year ago

Rating: Burger 4/10 | Fries 8/10 I recently tried the burger and fries combo, which cost about $13. While the price is on the higher side for a walk-up stand, the quality of the meat was solid. Unfortunately, the burger was overly salted and lacked depth of flavor. Additionally, there was no option to customize toppings--none of the standard hamburger additions were available--and the burger could not be ordered separately from the fries. A notable drawback is the inflexibility of the menu. I witnessed a customer attempt to place a large order (10 burgers and 10 hot dogs without fries), only to be turned away because the items are ONLY sold as combos. That's potentially hundreds of dollars in lost business due to a lack of accommodation. On a positive note, the fries were excellent--fresh-cut, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. If nothing else, GO FOR THE FRIES!! read more

Lillie B.

Elite 25

434

75

189

1 year ago

I was excited to try the new fries at Craft Burger 18, especially after hearing they had made some changes. I have to say, they've really stepped it up since the last time I reviewed them. The fries now have a nice garlic flavor and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, which adds a great touch. They're also noticeably crispier than before--though not every fry was perfectly crispy, the improvement is clear. Overall, I'm glad I gave them another try! read more

John M.

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2

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2 years ago

I love this place, you guys are great keep doing what you're doing. don't go to color cocktail factory down the street, they are horrible

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