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    Hammer Burger

    4.5 (813 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Beer Bar
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Classic Hammer Burger
    Tiffany P.

    Wanna demolish a gloriously messy burger and catch the game at the same time? Then this is the spot for you! The Classic Burger arrives exactly how a smash burger should: wide, crispy-edged patties spilling over the bun, melty cheese, and mustardy House sauce dripping down our hands with every bite. What surprised us most was actually the sauce lineup. Most burger joints offer a couple of options and call it a day. Here, we've got buttermilk ranch, jalapeño ranch, chipotle mayo, white BBQ, Hammer sauce, and our fave: garlic toum. Creamy, garlicky, and addictive - we found ourselves dunking everything into it! The vibe is relaxed and lively, with plenty of TVs showing sports and a crowd that's there for good food and a good time. One thing to keep in mind: parking can be a bit of an adventure. There's plenty of metered street parking around, but it's a busy area, so you may need to circle a bit before scoring a spot.

    Classic Hammer Burger and Onion Rings
    Jude H.

    If you are craving a good flat burger, this is the place for it! I went just before the lunch rush so my food came out quickly. I ordered the classic hammer burger and a side of onion rings. The crisp of the flat patty was just right and the onion rings were extra crunchy. They have all their sides in pump jars on the side and you really can't go wrong with which one to use for a dipping sauce. The eating section has 3 TVs up and felt spacious enough between tables. All in all a great place for a quick lunch and good eats.

    Paul L.

    Very solid smash burger. I had their original and spicy smash burger and both were pretty good. Their fries were average and onion rings were okay. They don't do anything wrong and overall it's good just doesn't amaze me. The price is a little high and the location is right next to 4th street so it's pretty good other than parking. Come try it because I'm sure it is worth it to try at least once. They also had 3-4 TVs and a bar area to come watch some games. Also a happy hour exists as well.

    Shoestring fry basket and classic hot dogs
    Noemi M.

    Hammer Burger has quickly become one of our favorite casual spots for smash burgers, hot dogs, and shakes. Their smash burgers are cooked perfectly every time -- crispy edges, juicy center -- and the Hammer Sauce takes them to another level. They also offer a variety of sauces for free, including chipotle mayo, ranch, and my personal favorite, the jalapeño ranch. All of them pair really well with their shoestring fries. We usually park in the nearby parking structure, which (if I'm remembering correctly) offers the first hour free. The only thing to be aware of is that the area sometimes hosts street events, and on those days the structure charges a flat $10 fee even if you're just there to eat. Otherwise, it's an easy short walk to the restaurant. Inside, Hammer Burger has both a bar area and a dining area. You order at the counter, and the food is brought out to you. The staff has always been friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Overall, great food, great service, and a solid spot for a satisfying smash burger.

    Spicy Smash
    Ethan A.

    Great smash burger spot in DTSA! The patties are super crispy and cooked perfectly. Ingredients are well balanced so each bite has a bit of everything, with no one flavor being too overpowering. Ordered the Spicy Smash which had a nice flavorful kick. Burger was easy to handle and not messy. Fries were decent, but made better by the plethora of sauces available free of charge. Solid joint to go to if you're looking to scratch that smash burger itch!!

    Entrance
    Roselia G.

    It's Hammer time! They make their sauces in house and they're endless, so take your pick, or pick 'em all! There's also merch, and a separate bar area. It's all meter parking, although if you're just picking up, you might be able to get away with parking for just a few minutes like I did. The smash burgers, melts, hot dogs and sides are all super tasty without being greasy or heavy. Although I don't mind either...ha ha! Definitely recommend!

    Chorizo burger
    Areen H.

    We're back and we're still obsessed except this time I have to shout out their burger of the month: the chorizo smash. IT IS SO GOOD! It's like a burger and a taco had a baby. We made it a triple and got the pickled onions on the side just cause and no regrets. Sidenote another special shout out to the beeriest beer cheese I've ever had (in the best way), like this cheese is almost hoppy and I love it sm. Final shout out to the service! Everyone's always so nice and hospitable. We usually sit at the bar and enjoy one of their rotational draft beers :)

    Classic Hammer Burger and Sweet Potato Fries
    Mehul M.

    A pretty good smash burger. Got double patty with sweet potatoes fries. The portion sizes here are enough for 1 person. The sweet potatoe fries were gas. The ambiance of the store is pretty cool with a unique design. Parking is mainly in the garage or street if you can find parking. The staff are friendly.

    Walk in and order from the counter.
    Amanda M.

    We hit up Hammer Burger to help celebrate their third anniversary. We love this place and have been coming since they opened so this review is long overdue. The location off 4th street in Santa Ana is perfect, walkable to so many other cool spots in the area like Mission Control and 4th Street market but the food, beer and service make Hammer Burger a must visit. The smash burgers are tops when it comes to smash burgers, with crispy lace around the edges, super soft buns and an amazing selection of delicious house made sauces. We love to get a burger, split a basket of fries and sample every sauce along the way. Our favs include the garlic sauce, hammer sauce and Chipotle mayo but they are all delicious and you can self serve as much as you want. This is definitely a place for craft beer lovers. They partner and collab with local breweries so you are always sure to find delicious, fun new beers. We tried a Dole Whip smoothie sour beer from Bottle Logic and it was insane - completely stretching the limits of craft beer and surprisingly amazing. We also got a hazy IPA that was great. If you love smash burgers, sauces and craft beer, you won't be disappointed.

    CaliBama Q Burger

    Hands down the best burger I've ever eaten, and I've had almost everything on the menu including a few of their monthly exclusive ones. They always knock it out of the park. They've got the smash burger down to a science. Their French fries are probably among the top 5 French fries I've ever eaten, and the onion rings are spectacular. Their house sauce is actually pretty unique in comparison to the average burger spots "signature" sauce. Even on an off day, their burgers are still good and I always bring people here whenever I can. Prices are a just a teensy bit too high for me, but I never regret it after eating their food. I can tell every employee loves their job. You need to understand how good a burger is for me to want to buy their merchandise. If I could rate more than 5 stars, I would without hesitation.

    Nancy M.

    I was visiting OC and this is supposedly my friends favorite smash burger spot. I can see why! Love the vibe of this spot. We sat at the bar and the bartender was really cool and very helpful. I got a single patty and it was soo good! My friend said I should get a double but the single was plenty! We got some sides too, fried and onion rings. And the onion rings were perfect, perfect balance between onion and batter. Also they have all these different sauces, all are pretty good! Especially the garlic! Yummm Check them out!

    Onion Rings, Manny's beer, Spicy Smash and Classic Hammer Burger

    A friend of mine was coming back from Costa Mesa the day after we went the first time and he came back and brought me a Flatty Melt The question is was it good? The answer, absolutely! This is going to be my go to burger place now whenever I want an amazing burger I'm telling you guys if you want a great smash burger, make Hammer Burger your place to go It's been two days now since I've eaten there and I wanna go back so bad

    Sauce choices
    Robert B.

    Hammer Burger, or Hammer Burger. Where have you been??? I'm so lucky I came across this spot! Smash burgers that are consistent, delicious and have lots of sauce choices. Excellent customer services. A fun vibe to eat in or take out, they are amazing either way! I also get greeted by Pepper, and any questions are answered with confidence. To avoid long lines, I recommend placing an order online through their website. I ordered the Calibama and my partner got the Spicy Smash. We tend to switch it up every now and then. I also get my cravings satisfied by eating these burgers. Only downside is it's a longer drive than other places but most definitely worth it. The price point is very helpful too. Come to Hammer Burger! No gate keeping here for the best smash burger in Santa Ana.

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    Located near 4th street in Santa Ana. Good smashburgers and lots of beers to choose from.

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    Ask the Community - Hammer Burger

    I don't mean to be "that guy" but what oil are the fries cooked in?

    I don't know

    Does this location accept cash?

    Yes

    When is happy hour?

    Tuesday - Friday, 2-5 PM. 20% off select food items, $2 off all alcohol.

    Are the gluten free fries or sweet potato fries cooked in a dedicated fryer or same one the onion rings are cooked in?

    Shoestring fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer and are gluten free and vegan. Sweet potato fries and onion rings are cooked in the same fryer together and are vegetarian. All meat products are cooked separately in their own fryer.

    Are the chili cheese fries gluten free?

    Our fries and chili are gluten free, but there is gluten in the beer cheese sauce because of the beer. Feel free to substitute American or shredded cheddar instead to make it gluten free.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes. We can make any burger or sandwich a lettuce wrap and our shoestring fries, sweet potato fries, and loaded fries are gluten free.

    Are you dog friendly on the patio?

    Unfortunately not. We do not have an outdoor patio so we can only allow service animals inside.

    Do you accept phone orders?

    Not quite yet, but we’re working on rolling that out soon. Stay tuned!

    Do you do private events and what's the minimum?

    Yes we do. Minimum is $1250, or 100 people. All the information about catering, plus a way to contact us is on our website. www.hammerburger.com/catering

    Can you get the burger without cheese? I can't do dairy. Thanks!

    Yeah they'll make it however you want it. These burgers rock!!!

    So is this place still arround?

    Hi Roger. Thanks for your interest! Yes we are still around, though we don't actually have a physical location. Catch us at our next popup, Sat 6/20 4pm @ Asylum Brewing in Anaheim.

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