A few years ago, my friend wanted to check out this location but there was a very long wait. I have been here a few times but I finally decided to make a review since it has been a few years since I have visited. The drive was very easy. Parking could be a little issue since, while they do have a little lot, it is shared by a lot of other buisineses. However, there shouldn't be a huge issue finding somewhere to park depending on the day and time. I arrived here for lunch on Sunday and we had no issues parking. Inside is very clean. The building was bigger than I imagined.... I don't know if they expanded or not but I always thought it was small especially since I normally at near the front door. For lunch, I tried "Fire in the Cairo"... it was a burger with bacon, cream cheese sauce, jalapeños and a jalapeño jam, and I upgraded my fries to their loaded baked potato fries which came in nacho cheese, sour cream, bacon, etc. The burger itself (as well as the fries) were delicious. The jalapeño jam was not spicy at all to me but my tolerance is very high. Overall, I would get the burger and the fries again. Overall, the visit was great. Clean building. Server was nice and friendly. And the food was delicious. read more

Being a vegan ain't easy! Anywhere that serves vegan in a fairly small town like Plano is a win in my book, when the next practical option is to go to Naperville. Yes, Plano is a food desert for vegans. I could probably find more stuff at an Aldi than I'm going to find at Crusader, where the number of official Vegan options is zero. Not one, not 20, but zero. The "Vegan" part here is mostly accidental, but I'll take it where I can get it. I ordered pickup from Crusader, only to walk into a half-bar half restaurant with a standing room behind it. Even parking here is kinda weird being about 50 feet from a railroad track, but hey. I'm not writing to dig as much as share my experience. Hostesses were reasonably nice and the place was quieter than expected given that it was also a bar on a Friday night. So how did I eat vegan here? Build your own burger lets you do an impossible burger, a vegan bun, and toppings of your choice. Is it a good choice? I guess. Someone on Google said the best vegan burger rhey have ever had and I would like some of the drugs that person had. The burgers were brought to us cold and not cooked to a normal degree. I don't get it, cook the thing like any other burger and done. That's the whole idea! I feel like maybe it was forgotten in the back, and the buns were also pretty gross. Just get pretzel buns, folks. Be lazy! Also don't try to charge us more for an impossible burger in 2026 when you know for a fact beef is going to cost way, way more. So the core of this kinda sucked. Topping choices were good, from the avocado pico to multiple onion choices (grilled, pickled etc). That was an actual plus! I will maybe, maybe consider this again if I'm in the area. But I'll also consider a grocery store where I actually have options and this would be more of a backup/emergency option. Not a priority option. read more

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Crusade Burger is one of the best spots in the area for a smashburger and nachos. The burgers are juicy, perfectly smashed with great crust, and loaded with flavor, while the nachos are loaded and delicious. Everything is very tasty and reasonably priced, which makes it a great value. I usually try to visit when it's not too crowded so I can fully enjoy the meal and conversation. On busy days, it can get pretty loud, making it hard to hear people or talk comfortably. Overall, the food quality keeps me coming back. Highly recommend if you're craving excellent smashburgers and nachos! read more

Came in around 5:30 PM and grabbed a patio table, we were seated within 10 minutes, no issue. The place was maybe a third full, surprisingly quiet for a Saturday evening. That's where things started to slip. Drinks took about 15 minutes. Apps? Another 20. Then we ordered our mains: a "You're the one for me, Fatty!" burger and a cheesesteak. Those took over an hour... To their credit, the food itself was solid. Burger looked like the photos, tasted great. Fries were crispy and well-seasoned. No complaints there. But the wait? Completely unreasonable--especially with no explanation or apology. Everyone on the patio seemed stuck in the same delay, then suddenly food started coming out in waves like a switch flipped. Felt like a kitchen issue, but no communication from staff made it worse. We finished up and ordered a milkshake to share. It came out fast--almost too fast. The cake on top was stale and rock hard, basically inedible, and the shake tasted like plain vanilla instead of Biscoff. For $16, that's just not acceptable. Our server did comp the shake and gave us a voucher for a future visit, which I appreciate, but it doesn't undo the experience. Overall, this trip was very disappointing, especially for my girlfriend's first visit. I've been coming here for years, so it's frustrating to see the drop-off. Hoping this was just an off night, but this one missed the mark. read more

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What a cool spot! Great environment. Great food. Great service. Needless to say, Crusade Burger Bar is a must visit in Yorkville! We came on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy so if you can make reservations that could save you some time. If you end up waiting, there is a cool game room with pinball, pac mac, and other games which is pretty neat! It was too cold when we went but there also looks to be a nice patio out back for when the weather warms up. Parking can be tough though FYI! Our waitress was Candy and she was excellent! She provided great recommendations and was on top of taking our order, drink refills, and checking up without it feeling pushy or rushed. We started with cheese curds which were crisp and fluffy. For my meal I tried the brisket mac and cheese which hit the spot. The portion was generous and it came with the perfect ratio of mac and cheese to brisket. The side of garlic toast was also crispy and was perfect for wiping up all the extra cheese sauce. We didn't partake in any of the epic milkshakes this time but we did get a regular cookies and cream shake which was the perfect way to round out the meal. read more

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I'm not even sure how the food is BUT they have an arcade there so I give it props for that alone. Pinballs include Halloween just in time for Halloweeeeeen! read more

Came on a Saturday at noon and was able to find parking in the small spot next to the restaurant . There is additional parking but on the other side of the tracks. Also, there was no waiting and was seated right away. We didn't try their appetizers since we had planned to get their milkshake. I had the Fox Republic burger cooked medium. Came with mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese. Didn't realize at the time but it wasn't like the photo shown on their website, which had arugula and aioli sauce. Burger was decent but since it was missing some ingredients it just seemed pretty regular and not really worth $18. Had a side of Caesar salad, which had lots of dressing. My friend had the Hangover. Was huge and had a fried egg with yolk running all over after one bite. Had bacon, cheese, and hash browns. Ended with The Cereal Killer milkshake. This was very delicious. We did take it apart to get to the fruity pebble strawberry milkshake. The vanilla cupcake was my favorite. So soft and had a light whipped cream. The waffle was cold and hard to eat. The Donut holes were good. read more

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First timers and we'll be back! Our server was wonderful. Dirty Soda: orange vanilla- SO good! Soft pretzel app: homemade cheese sauce and jalapeño mustard were both great. Hyrule Chicken sandwich- highly recommend! Our server recommended getting the habanero aioli on the side and that was a very good call- it's really spicy! I didn't think the sandwich needed it at all. A hot honey would probably be better if they want to add a little spice. The garlic parm fries were great too. Bite The Flesh burger with ancho brisket, Mac n cheese and grilled onions. The brisket had great flavor. The burger itself didn't have much flavor but that might be intentional with so many flavorful toppings. We gCereal Killer milkshake and it was epic- we needed a nap after that but it was tasty and so fun! read more

If rock 'n' roll and a burger had a baby, it would be Crusade Burger in Yorkville. First off, parking is a breeze -- there's plenty of it on the side and in the back, which already makes this place a unicorn in the dining world. Walk in, and it's like stepping into a Halloween-themed concert where Jack Skellington and Metallica decided to co-manage. Werewolves, skulls, neon, and classic rock vibes -- 10/10 atmosphere for anyone who loves good food with a side of spooky flair. They've also got a whole game room full of old-school arcade machines -- think, Pac-Man, and other pixelated nostalgia. There's even a quarter machine, because who carries change anymore? Most games are only 25¢ to $1, which means you can work off that burger one joystick wiggle at a time. Now, onto the food -- holy cow (literally). Every burger we ordered was delectable, juicy, and perfectly cooked -- worth every bit of the $18 price tag. Someone at our table went rogue and ordered butter noodles (we all judged them at first), but turns out... those were also delectable. And the shakes? Oh, the shakes. These aren't your average milkshakes -- these are monsters in a glass. We tried the Me Want Cookie and Cereal Killer -- all $16 each, and all absurdly good. Think dessert, drink, and sugar rush all rolled into one. They even have monthly specials that change with the season -- slightly pricier but totally Instagram-worthy and over-the-top festive. In short: Atmosphere = Rock concert meets haunted house Food = Flawless Game room = Pure nostalgia Shakes = Unhinged in the best way Staff = Awesome humans Would 100% crusade again. read more

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Terrible burger, so over cooked I could not cut it. Se ver was so put off when she ask and we told her they were terribly over cooked. The shake was watery for there feature it wasn't great. Been there before it was terrific. This time seems like moonscapes read more

We have been loyal customers since crusade opened in 2016. We regularly choose crusade for major events like birthdays, dates, anniversaries and holidays. We recently visited to celebrate father's day. As usual the food was great. However, the reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was due to the change in French fries. We could immediately notice the difference in quality. The fries were bland and super short. Some pieces weren't even edible because they were too short. Please bring back the fries you had before the change! read more

This place has been on my list to try for awhile and finally made it out to Yorkville. My husband and I split an order of the goat cheese which was served with slices of texas toast. We split the abomination burger and it was delicious. I love goat cheese on a burger. Fries were a little plain. Didn't try any of the epic looking milkshakes on this visit, but pictures look great. Service was friendly and fast. read more

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So came with my wife for dinner date, this place was recommended by family and it didn't disappoint. The food was very delicious, loved the pinball games here and stranger things decor was a nice touch now the final season is out. To be honest the star of the show was dessert all I can say is amazing and can't wait to come back. The best part is this experience here made up for salem read more

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Amazing service, server was very nice. Clean bathrooms and wonderful staff. Good ambience including music, arcade, and darker atmosphere. Absolutely amazing food, burgers are great, fries are amazing, amazing and pretty kid friendly. Overall great place. read more

This is a small town area, so there's not many choices to dine. From outside, I thought this was a small diner, but when you walk in, it's actually a large restaurant that extends to the back of the building. They have pinball machines and some cool artwork on the walls. The burgers are huge, so we decided to split the meal. The burger was great, cooked well and not greasy. We also ordered the goat cheese appetizer. Our waiter was covering multiple tables, but was very friendly and checked on us often. The prices were very reasonable. We had a good time. read more

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So what on the surface appears to be an attempt to wholesale rip off Kuma's Corner is actually a cool, comfortable, family friendly restaurant that serves better food. Yeah I used to be a Kumas diehard but now I can just get an over the top delicious burger and fries nearby. My kids like the food and my wife likes the burgers and she never gets burgers. I wish I made it here more than I do and they have their ups and downs but I can't think of a better restaurant like this in the area. read more

Went here middle of the day on Sunday with two others. For a burger joint their burgers are okay...which is why I give them 3 stars. The types of burgers you can get are fun and there is a variety. Of course you can build your own burger to get anything any everything you want. The beer it self is dry and was slightly overcooked. There was not a mouthwatering deliciousness from it. The go to move here is the amazing desert milkshakes. They are so fun and very large. I shared one with all 3 of us! Worth it The service was nice and friendly. The ambiance is of Halloween/spooky season decor. Playful skeletons, skulls, bats, etc all around. This would be such a fun vibe in the fall/October. read more

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Came for lunch on a weekday. The place Was empty! The nachos were good, we got the half size which was the perfect size for two people. Then we shared a burger with beers. Biggest selection of beers we've seen in a long time. read more

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My husband told me to hop in the car, we were going for a ride, it was a sunny day, and we were going to enjoy it. He took me to this place and it was really nice. The food and service were outstanding! Our server, who was excellent, was also the bartender and hostess! She knocked it put of the park. We had smashed burgers which were delicious along with the goat cheese appetizer. It was a nice ride, meal and we will be back! read more

Great food and great service. Worth the drive to come here. Beer selection is pretty awesome

The ice cream and service was great. We were the before for dinner and the food was great too!!

Just turned 21 this place refuses to serve me ruined my whole experience, not any legal bounds holding them to

Great food, wide variety food options on menus, ambiance decent. Friendly service. Creative shakes that were delicious! read more

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delicious food, lots of fun games for kids to play, and great drinks! love the vibe. the parking is great and they take reservations which I love. we went during less busy hours and the service was great. read more

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Great food and portions. It's been legit since it opened. Some might say it's expensive, but it's worth the extra change.

The food is outstanding. The burgers are consistently perfect. Appetizers are all incredible... Especially the cheese curds! The milkshakes are a work of art, but are easy to split. Never have any complaints going there. read more

Burgers were decent, nothing great. Wasn't that busy and it took 45 minutes for our food. When we asked our server we got attitude. Better places like Legends or Craftd. Not recommended read more

Menu is excellent. Went on a Stranger Thongs Theme night. Decor was nice and the themed menu was great. Both me and the kids enjoyed everything read more

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Crusade Burger Bar - Disappointed and Sick Heard a lot of hype, but it didn't live up to it. Both my wife and I got food poisoning from our burgers. She mentioned hers tasted a bit gamey -- turns out that wasn't just the meat. Really disappointed and won't be back. read more

My boyfriend asked if I had ever been here, but of all the burger places in all the world, I had not, so we had to remedy that! They have quite an array of burgers, flavored fries, Mac & cheeses, and shakes bristling with toppings. For dinner, I went with the seasonal burger for October, favoring sweeter elements like the apple-bacon chutney and fried squash rings, a long with smoked Gouda. He got his regular, The Hangover, topped with a fried egg. We split the seasonal Mac and cheese, which included apple braised pulled pork, chile flake, and white cheddar. Delicious and a ton even for two! Our waitress kept a good eye on us even though we were in a corner away from others. The restaurant is large and rather dark; guess that goes along with the vibe of all the shakes being named for heavy metal songs. Overall, would definitely return and watch for the seasonal flavors on social media! read more

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It's been over 3 years since I've been here and the food is still delicious. My friends and I were in the area and needed to stop in for a bite. It was quieter than I expressed it to be for a Friday night, but I'm glad it wasn't packed. The last time I was here the wait was at least two hours and the food was worth the wait. The waitress was very attentive and was very helpful. I ordered the Lacerated Lemonade. I didn't really taste the alcohol, but I'm sure these are one of those drinks that would hit you hard if you kept drinking them. The burger I got was the "You're the one for me, fatty!" And it was delicious. It was juicy and flavorful. I also had to get the shake of the month while I drove all the way out here. All the shakes look great, but I definitely would recommend sharing one. I wish this place was closer. There are so many more options that I'd like to try. I would definitely be there regularly. read more

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Amazing food! I've been here on several occasions, and I have never been disappointed by the food.

Great food and an awesome vibe! Definitely recommend to anyone who want to leave full and happy!

Great food and shakes! Atmosphere is fun. The bar drinks are on point and creative. Great choice of craft brews. Service was timely and courteous. read more

Great Service great burger freaky big shakes enjoyed the music cheers had a great time pace yourself if your getting d read more

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Great service and fantastic flavor. Very cool options for burgers. Comfortable space and friendly for families.

I Went here today with my daughter and grandson who is 19 months old, we went because my daughter heard about their burger called Fire in Cairo, so we ordered the 1/2 nachos with braised brisket and the burger. They both were amazing highly recommend. Also, our server Dominic was a pleasure to have as a server very attentive and kind even to the baby which is amazing!!! He made the whole experience very enjoyable! You will not be disappointed with these options!! and hopefully you get Dominic!! read more

I just wanna give a huge shout out to our waitress, Ruby. She was super sweet and gave such fun recommendations during our visit. Would definitely have to try that sour skittles Malort again. Just had the delicious nachos, but will have to try the burgers next time. Thank you! read more

Everything was amazing. This is one of our favorite places to eat. The cheese curds and pretzel sticks were perfect. We had a party of 4 and all ordered different things. Buffalo chicken Mac n cheese, smash burgers, chili cheese fries... I can't rave enough about this place! read more

I rarely give lower than 3 stars...but come on... The burger looked AMAZING! BBQ Pork and Mac and cheese on top! This place does use 3 different types of meat to make their burgers, but the patty is 8 ounces and the taste of meat takes over the burger. It's essentially a meat sandwich. Legit all you taste is meat. Why not a 1/4 pound patty??? Because it would cut down on the average sale...this is all about money and American's need for glutton at every meal. I didn't want a meat sandwich, I wanted a burger that sounded so delicious on the menu and came out pretty gross tasting. Fries are included...but that's because they are horrendous. Any natural fry needs to be blanched and cooked fresh. These fries were cold and limp. The waitress brought me house made chips...but they had a strange sweet flavor and all of the ranch and ketchup didn't make them any better. I wanted to try a milkshake, but my stomach was full of meat and terrible fries and chips. Ugh. read more

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