We wanted a hamburger and ended up here. Glad we did. The service was friendly and fast and the inside was still decorated for Christmas & really charming. The burger and fries were delicious. We split an order of fries and it was plenty. Beer was cold too. A+! read more

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I was surprised at how good the food is here. The double Hut burger had two perfectly cooked smash patties and just the right amount of sauce, onion, tomato and lettuce. The fries were also quite tasty. I wish their iced tea was as good as the food. It comes from the soda fountain and fresh brewed would be much better. The music volume in the dining room was a little loud, but hey, when the weather is nice you can dine outside in the patio area. read more

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I live locally and have been coming here for six months. Took a month away, came back, and it's like a totally different (and worse) place. Whole staff changed. Zero consistency. Brought two close friends here for a quick burger. It took 55 minutes--yes, nearly an hour--for one burger to come out while I was sitting at the bar. Re-f*cking-diculous. To make it worse, they've killed the beer taps. No more draft beer. What even is this place anymore? There were maybe 40 people in the whole restaurant--it's not like it was slammed. I've met the owner before--good guy, seemed solid--but whatever is happening now is an absolute zoo fest. Totally lost me. When I asked the bartender why it's taking so long he said "bro it's a Sunday, it needs time" what a joke. read more

Our first visit to Hamburger Hut and it exceeded our expectations! We rode our bicycles and there was plenty of bike racks. I loved ordering outside. Host was very friendly. We enjoyed the fish hut and hamburger hut with a side of fries. Delicious! The Coconino Colada was the best mocktail drink! Great selection of beers. Ambiance was very clean and spacious! read more

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This place has the best burgers I have had by far!!! Anytime I come down to encenitas/leucadia this is the first thing that is on my mind! Burgers are fantastic great crispy edges and perfectly seasoned. And the fries are way better than in-n-out In my opinion! read more

Kid approved. Adult approved. Burgers, bar, Pac-Man, what more can you ask from a place?!? This place was slammin' on a Sunday. It was the place TO BE with the fam. We luckily got a table rather quickly after ordering at the counter. Menu was simple. The one thing I was I saw that was listed on the white board was the chicken nuggets that my 4 year old was asking for, luckily the cheeseburger paid off well for them. Great cocktail list to choose from. Burgers were smashed in between the sweetness of a Hawaiian bun. I almost wished I got a double burger after I was done. Looking forward to making this a regular spot of ours! read more

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The first time we came here to the hamburger hut we loved that's the best place to enjoy good burger read more

Hamburger Hut - We have the best hamburgers in town. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

French fries were good. Hamburger has potential be great but it was dry, like it wasn't fresh. Service was nice and the ambiance was fun and clean. read more

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I absolutely love that they are a seed oil free restaurant and use beef tallow. Burgers are absolutely delicious. Cool ambience, and great location. They also have live music. Love this place. read more

Awful and extremely disappointing experience during the Christmas holiday. We came in as a group of about 20 people and spent over $400. One person's order was missed due to a mistake on our side, which we fully acknowledged. We placed the additional order, but the manager, Sheryl, handled the situation in an unprofessional, rude, and dismissive manner. Sheryl insisted the added order would take another 45 minutes with absolutely no flexibility. We even offered to pay $50 extra to have it expedited, and she refused. Later, when our small kids were tired and we politely asked if the order could be rushed, Sheryl shrugged and told us to "wait like everyone else," showing no empathy or basic professionalism. We ultimately decided to leave. The order had not been started, yet Sheryl refused to issue a refund, despite our large overall spend! I will note that the bartender and a tall male server were genuinely kind and tried to help, but were clearly limited because of their manager. Kind staff held back by toxic management. We understood the initial mistake was ours. What was unacceptable was Sheryl's rude attitude, poor customer service, and refusal to reasonably resolve the situation. How a manager handles issues defines the experience--and this one was handled terribly. read more

Amazing experience, food was great and service was even better. Mama Hut and Cisco the bartender were beyond friendly and made the visit amazing. Will definitely be back! read more

Loved loved loved this place! First and foremost you're greeted by Sheryl the most genuine kind soul. My wife and I had singles added chopped chilies, 10/10 the burger was so flavorful, you could tasted every ingredient. We appreciated the fact that it tasted clean, sometimes you'll have a burger and feel like taking a nap after, nope not this one. We are definitely coming back, and having drinks next time. You can tell a place has good drinks by the choice of their tequila, looking forward to another dinner date with my pumpkin! (No photos sorry, didn't even think about taking my phone out) read more

Love the vibe of HH, super festive for Halloween and xmas too. It's a fun casual burger joint. The back outdoor area is great too. The burgers are soooo tasty and don't leave me with upset greasy food tummy which tells me it's quality. read more

Love coming here. The food is phenomenal, cocktails are excellent, and the staff are so friendly! Great place to hang out and especially bring your kids. They decorate very well for Halloween and Christmas!! Cisco is an awesome bartender! read more

Best burger joint in town. The burgers are great but also a lot of their other menu items are fantastic as well. Their chicken nuggets are like a better version of the McNugget, really yummy. The inside seating has a lot of atmosphere and totally on brand, if that matters. Outside, there's a lot of seating and space for kids to run around. Everyone I've interacted with who works there is super friendly too. Side note: I also really love reading ridiculous one star reviews and there's some gems on this page. The stand out to me is one person saying their Kids prefer McDonalds hamburgers over this place ... like that's an insult. Of course they do, they're children! I can make the most delicious homemade 3 cheese macaroni and cheese at home with buttery crispy bits on top and my kids will still want Kraft Macaroni and cheese all day every day ... because they're children. Or the people complaining about the fish sandwich they ordered the very first time they came here and leaving a one star review? No offense to the fish sandwich but who goes to a burger joint and for their first order ever gets the fish sandwich? Or the woman complaining that her wrap was so saucy that she was spilling it on her dress. Don't you know how to eat food over a table like an average person? read more

Where do I even start...this cone? Thick, creamy, and dripping in all the right ways thanks to Bruce read more

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New spot for us. Great bar space for a happy hour maybe. Fun vibe, nice easy service. Went basic burger and guess what???? The tomatoes were red and juicy. Off the grill burger was hot and delish and the bun worthy of another visit. Maybe a Hawaiian bun? Fries huge and crispy (i would ask for a side of 1000 island to dip.) All in all a really nice experience. Go back again soon! read more

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Had lunch here last Friday. Parking was easy since it was a bit after 1pm. Ordering was quick, food delivery was quick. The Roadhouse Rickey was absolutely delicious. Will order again. Burger was solid, hit the spot. Fries were on the lukewarm side of things but still tasted good. The chili ranch was a bit less flavorful than I expected, but still way better than plain ketchup in my opinion. It was a tad chilly in the restaurant which makes sense given the windows/doos were open and it was a tad chilly and breezy outside. There were some elementary school aged kids being annoying while their parents didn't give a rip so that was fun. That's nothing to do with the restaurant and everything to do with the parents. This was my second time here, will be back. read more

Visited HH for burgers on a Saturday afternoon for burgers. First time eating at HH. The space is smaller with both high tables closer to the bar/counter, longer tables for families and stools with high tables in the actual dining room. The service was fast and efficient. It can get a bit loud with the larger parties- so be aware. Surprisingly, not too loud overall. THE FOOD: the burgers were delicious! I ordered the single hut with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. It's served on a Hawaiian bun making it extra yummy. Delicious burger with the perfect thin, smashed, charred patty. My goodness!! Can we make the Single Hut Burger at Hamburger Hut the standard for a good American cheeseburger?! Move over In and Out, Shack burger and all other small burgers of America. Hamburger Hut is making delicious amazing burgers, and I'm into it! read more

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I absolutely love this place from the food to the Christmas decorations and the amazing customer service. We really enjoyed the entire experience so much we came back the next day. The first night I had the single hut with bacon and it was so tasty the next day I had the double hut with bacon and I think I'll go back today just thinking of the flavor. My family and I are visiting from Houston so I have to get it all in before I go back to no Hamburger Hut. They had live music indoors which was so nice and enjoyable. The back open space was perfect for the kids to play and enjoy as well. As much as I enjoyed the food, and the ambiance I have to say my favorite was their bartender Sammy. He's a true mixologist, the drinks are absolutely amazing! Sammy made us some lavender gimlets and old fashion that were just on point, so delicious. The following night we had to go back and Sammy surprised us with spicy gimlets and he did not disappoint!!! Sammy and all the staff provided such an unforgettable experience for my family and myself that we will forever remember and appreciate. Thank you for being so welcoming and great! Definitely going back every time we come visit! read more

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I've been on the hunt for a good burger in San Diego & I think I found just the place. Solid smash burger, yummy fries, great drinks. Even happier that everything is cooked in beef tallow! The Kook Juice drink was super yummy. Definitely will be back. read more

Hamburger Hut - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

Love love love Hamburger Hut!!! The burgers are thin smash burger style with delicious soft Hawaii roll buns- omg yum Also really love the decor- kinda tiki Hawaiian style vibe? Staff has always been super friendly and great service :) love this spot Also great on DoorDash which is really nice read more

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Great burger (basic, no frills) and delicious French fries. Love the ambiance and friendly service. read more

Dope spot. We were surprised this burger spot service cocktails and pretty good cocktails I might add. My wife and I stumbled across this spot just walking on coast highway 101. From a distance you could see the smoke coming out of the chimney from cooking burgers. To me, that's like a mosquito following the dazzling light. We followed the "light" and it was well worth it! The spot is deceivingly bigger than it looks from the outside. The bartenders were super chill and made us cocktails based on our taste buds. At last call we ordered a burger and fries and they were pretty good. I enjoyed the burger most. I'm a sucker for burgers and cocktails so next time we're in town, we'll be stopping by again. Cheers to good times at Hamburger Hut! read more

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So much fun!! Cisco, is the best bartender!! Nailed it with the cocktails and gave me and my girlfriends great Service!! Food was delicious.

The food is so tasty and pricing is very reasonable. It has the perfect beach vibe and offers plenty of seating. It was a great spot to grab lunch with the family after church. The staff is super friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

Not so sure about this place-- I'm pretty positive we came on an off day. Got here within the hour of opening and sooooooo hungryyyyy. The bartenders have a very Cheers in the modern age kind of vegan vibe. This is Encinitas-- it's a lifestyle choice not a diet- duh. Big ol' letters of cocktail in red on white background written by the side and hamburgers on the front. Great beer on tap selections and perfect setup for a smooth and echoable hammered before noon. The food does seem to take a while to come but it's highly possible they just were unexpectedly short staffed that day. There's different 'lifestyle' choices for any kind of eater. Got to try their spinach salad with beet spirals-- solid salad with plentiful topping and dressing. Nothing to build a shrine over but good enough for the clean plate club. And if you're a chub-tub of lard like me you'd love the loaded fries. Like animal style but I feel better with the impossible patty. The fries are a cross between in n out and Mac Donald's. Thin and long but crispy and straight. Very solid burger and beer joint. If I rode a Harley and had a girl on the back of my bike rocking her weathered tooth-- this is totally my kind of hut. There's also a pac-man machine!! Talk about fun I want to spend without anyone around. Nerd out with my cork off. Overall-- we had a ton of fun here and two bathrooms available-- outdoor seating- covered and uncovered. Plenty of dog owners and lovers. Good amount of parking in by the side of the building. read more

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A high end version of In&Out. Grabbed ToGo tonight. Really phenomenal smash burgers and the fries are way better than In&Out. The buns are Hawaiian and sweet. The meat is cooked well done and smashed so crispy. My wife ordered the fish burger which she didn't like as much as the burger. Every time we get food here it is a hit. Cherry on top is the staff is super friendly. The location has parking and a Hawaiian backyard theme. read more

The first time I ate here I really loved it. But I went back on Friday to re-love that love and boy was it disappointing. The Hamburger (a double Hut) still tasted good but it was really assembled sloppily...but whatever But the fries, Last time I thought these were the BEST fries. This time they were Murdered, incinerated. So hard, I could barely chew 1/2 them without cracking a tooth. Gross. Someone was having a very bad day in the kitchen cuz I know they can do much better read more

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The best burger in Encinitas. The price is great, the food is awesome, and the vibes super lively. Just keep in mind on Friday nights it gets pretty packed. read more

If you wan to wait for at least 40 minutes on Friday then welcome. Here is our experience: we are showing up at 7:40pm on Friday 8/22/2025, and we the food came to our table at 8:25pm. Just for a burger!!!! read more

Staying in the hotel down the street. Walked over for dinner after a long day of work. Quick service, friendly people. Got my food to go and had a beer while I waited. Got the food back to the hotel and it was still hot and delicious. Great double burger and fries. Will come again when in the area. read more

Hamburger Hut - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

First thing to love about this place is how kid friendly it is. They've got an outdoor setup that is perfect for kids to move around in while not being an entire disruption to the restaurant. Second is the food. We tried the burger, fries, chicken sandwich, fish sandwich, and cocktails. Everything was terrific. To add to it, they've got their own small parking lot and the staff were lovely. We'll be back! read more

There is no way this place is going to make it. It's an absolute mess in there. The hamburger was super greasy and thin and they used really cheap cheese. There was nothing about this place that tasted good. In-N-Out is way better. I won't be coming back. Also the girl at the front was very rude But seriously the food was terrible. The fries were tiny and you could tell they had been reheated. Not even sure if they're real potatoes. read more

I don't have any clue as to why people like their hamburgers. Gross with a capital G. I would never go back there again. My brother and sister in law love this place but I can't see how. My burger was just like dog food hamburger ugh no thanks never again thank you. read more

Ordered my food ,waited Almost half an hour for a burger and some fries. There was maybe one or two other customers in there, so it was not busy. Was given a buzzer that never went off. Finally went over to ask about my food ,after waiting 25 minutes and it was sitting on the counter. Burger was soggy fries were soggy. Never coming back. read more

If I lived in Encinitas I would come here more than once a week for sure. I'm not even a burger guy but The quality is always so damn good and it's always served hot!! Literally have no complaints about this gem, I would even go so far as to put it above in n out on my burgers list. Drinks are solid as well! Good location and good ambiance!! Everyone I've put onto this spot absolutely loves it and makes sure we get it every time we visit SD!!! read more

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Burgers were delicious. Mama Hut is everything - irreplaceable - her customer service was perfect. Above and beyond - people like her make places like this matter. read more

This is a fun place along PCH. They've got a few TVs and the music is upbeat. The bar is a thing of beauty and they offer a number of interesting cocktails, craft beers, and quite a few mocktails, too. The interior is sort of a cross between hipster and beach town casual. They've got their own parking lot with about 10 spaces which is pure gold in this area. But you could get lucky and find (free) street parking. The fries are crispy, fresh, and nicely-seasoned. You get a very nice and plentiful serving of fries. The milkshake--we tried chocolate--was rich and delicious. I'm not into sweets but it's a winner. The burgers? They're fine. The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were nice and fresh. The meat could have been seasoned a tad more. The bun is nice and flavorful but fell apart due to the sauce and moisture of the ingredients. I would recommend getting the double burger over the single. You really need two patties to stand up to all the veggies. Kids and canines are welcome. They even have a few menus items just for kids. I hate to be too critical but the website is so atrocious, it has to be intentional. Why aren't the menu items listed on the website? Come on, now. They do a lot of things right here and the vibe is fun. I just wish the burgers were a little juicier and a little more flavorful. read more

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I'd been wanting to try Hamburger Hut for a while and I was not disappointed! We ordered a single & double hut, side of fries & a soft serve which were all delicious. I absolutely loved all the Christmas decor for the holidays and the staff were extremely friendly! I can't wait to come back and try one of their signature cocktails. read more