I had only gone to the Escondido location before and decided to try out the Vista location for a…read morebday dinner with friends. I like this location a lot more because it's bigger but both the Escondido and Vista location offer great food and good customer service as well. Ambiance/ music playing 5 stars Cleanliness 5 stars Customer service 5 stars Food 5 stars

Tried the Burger Bench in Vista with my friend a week or two ago and it was a great experience all…read morearound! The restaurant has a very open feeling, with lots of space and high ceilings. There's a patio, bar area, and table and booth seating. We ordered 3 sliders and onion rings to share. The sliders were 1) mushroom & Swiss, 2) Smokehouse BBQ, and 3) classic cheeseburger. Each of the sliders was unique and very flavorful, with well-seasoned beef patties and recognizable flavor profiles. My favorite was actually the mushroom & Swiss. The onion rings almost stole the show for me, believe it or not. They were some of the best onion rings I've ever had--light and tasteful breading, perfectly succulent onions. The ranch and bleu cheese they use are really nice too. Highly recommend this spot to any and all burger lovers or fans of epic onion rings!

Came on a Sunday evening and there was a line. It does move fast and took about 12-20 min of…read moreconstant shuffling along. Once you order at the counter, it's self seating and self bussing. Burgers were an absolutely smash for both the regular as well as the dirty. Dirty tallow fries were alright... I think I'll try them normal next time and skip all the toppings on it making it really heavy and soggy.

Eating at Tanners is usually a real treat. I have celiac disease, and it is medically necessary for…read moreme not to eat gluten. In addition to offering gluten free buns AT NO UPCHARGE, Tanners safety protocol marks gluten free buns automatically as a gluten allergy. I have eaten here several times, and not been sick once. My issue with today's visit stems with our order being to go. The gluten free burger is not marked on the box, and it's not super obvious that the gluten free bun is gluten free. It's a funny complaint, because usually gluten free buns are terrible and obvious, but Tanners are by far the best gluten free buns of any restaurant. When we ordered to go the first time, the fries were included with the regular bun. Unfortunately, that made the fries unsafe for me to eat so my husband had to eat all the fries himself. Tonight we ordered three burgers, 2 regular and 1 gluten free. As we ordered, we requested the fries be included with the gluten free burger. (The 2 regular burgers did not want fries) When we arrived to our destination, the fries were crammed in the same box as the 2 regular burgers. The fries were all over the regular buns... rendering them unsafe for me to eat. I called Tanners to report the issue. The person who answered the phone said because we ordered a gluten free burger, their protocol is that only the gluten free burger can go in the box. Nothing else is allowed in. So I asked "When we ordered the fries and requested they be with the gluten free burger, why were we told 'sure' instead that the fries can't go in the gluten free burger box?" They paused, and answered "I'll tell them this happened." The big problem with this, is the person who answered the phone IS the person who placed our order. The name they said on the phone (Hello this is blah blah) is the name of the server on our receipt. Ordered Thursday 5/21, order 378. I don't take issue with the safety protocol of keeping the gluten free burger separate. I appreciate it! My issue is I made a specific request, was told "sure" instead of "no, because" Had we been told at time of ordering the gluten free has to be completely alone, then we could have requested a separate box. Had the server apologized for the error and taken ownership, I wouldn't be leaving this review. But the person who made the error answered the phone, and this is the only way to hold them accountable. I am not posting their name, but hopefully Tanners can see who it was from the date and order number posted above. I don't enjoy paying for food I can't eat.

This is a long overdue review for Water Shack. I stumbled upon this place a few years ago when I…read morewas craving a no frills mom & pop style burger. To my surprise Water Shack's burgers were delicious and satisfying that I find myself coming back here ever so often. Their burgers aren't the heavy, greasy/high fat patties you would get from other places. However, their 1/4 lb patties are their smallest patties and heft makes for that ideal bun to burger ratio. Did I need to order double patties on most of my burger orders? Probably not. Their patties are on the leaner side but they aren't dry; and the fixings from any burger you choose will satisfy that meaty burger fix you're looking for. The Chicken Patty Melt is also a very tasty item. Very cheesy, buttery and crispy toasted bread with chicken breast. Their fries and onion rings also come air-fried so this place focuses more on the healthier comfort food options that wont leave you feeling heavy and drowsy. This place is also doubled as a purified water dispensary and also serves baked goods and ice cream. Love this type of no-frills, unassuming place with very friendly staff and serves up some delicious food!

We ate here last Thursday evening at it was great!…read more We decided to try it out for a casual dinner as we are new to the area, and saw it had some great reviews. My husband ordered the onion rings and pastrami burger, I ordered a Kraut doggie and garden salad, and my daughter got some fries and some thirty ice cream. We were all extremely satisfied with our meals, and my daughter of course loved the ice cream (and sprinkles!). The service was also exemplary. If you need a quick, casual meal, and are out and about in the area, definitely check this spot out! Locals describe it as a hidden gem.

Burger Bench never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing and the burgers are hands-down…read moresome of the best around. We ordered the classic burger with avocado and jalapeños and the mushroom Swiss with avocado, both cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The ingredients taste fresh, the buns are soft and toasted just right, and everything comes together exactly how a great burger should. Even the fries are excellent--crispy and seasoned well. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and the whole place has a great atmosphere. It's clean, open, and comfortable with a cool modern vibe that makes it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. Every visit has been solid. If you're a burger fan, this place is a must.

For "above par" hamburgers fries and such this is a good option. Their selections for burgers and…read moresliders were intriguing and we plan to try the ones we haven't yet ordered. We came with friends from church after service on Mother's Day. One family suggested this place and it seemed interesting from the Yelp! Reviews. It was early evening and the rush hasn't started. I got the Chorizo Diablo and my wife got their mushroom cheese burger along with fries and onion rings. They offer stubborn soda line so had the root beer. My burger was messy but delicious and my wife thought that her burger was a bit bland. I never consider mushroom burgers an option, always the beef for me! Fries and onion rings were tasty. Next time I'll try their fig jam sliders, this sounds interesting. There's plenty of seating both inside and out. And it's dog-friendly...we might bring our corgi the next time we come. Yes, we'll return to try their other offerings.

Party Burger is the burger place you never knew you needed. Omg, this place is outstanding!!…read more This little hidden gem inside a brewery was well worth it! Service was prompt and I loved the open aspect of it and seeing where the beer is brewed. Also love the decor and all the picnic tables and wine barrels for seating. Now for the food: I had the Classic Smash Burger and my husband had the Harvest Cranberry Bacon Smashburger. Both were absolutely delicious and the side of fries were well cooked and seasoned to perfection! Everyone that knows me, knows that I love a good french fry. That burger reminded me of the ones my momma used to make. Get yourselves over there and try it, you will not be disappointed.

My family visited Booze Bros the other day for the first time in forever, and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to see Party Burgers inside - I think it used to be a pizza place(?) but I was low-key craving a burger so the stars aligned for me. My 5-year-old was with me, who doesn't like burgers but can get down with a grilled cheese, so I asked whether they could make a "grilled cheese" with tomato and they were super nice and said no problem. I also ordered the standard Party Burger and a side of fries. Our food arrived at our table super quickly but that came with a caveat - maybe it's because it was mid-week they just prepared a stack of burgers ahead of time (hours ago?) in hopes it would carry them thru the evening - but my Party Burger patty was borderline cold. My daughter's "grilled" cheese was composed of unmelted cheese slices (see photo). She ate hers anyway, but I was feeling pretty wary about the holding temp of the meat on my burger and ended up trashing most of it... it was pretty much a waste of $12. The fries were the star of the show - piping hot and well salted. I would order those again for sure. The Party Sauce was a great dipping option. I would consider eating here again but possibly trying the wings which looked pretty good, or asking that this time my burger be made-to-order.

Chili Coast in Vista is a go-to for us. The food is consistently solid- big portions, super…read moresatisfying, and full of flavor. The chili cheese fries are loaded (definitely shareable), and the burgers are stacked and delicious. It's an easy, casual spot with great comfort food, and the owners are always super friendly, which just makes the whole experience better. Always a solid choice.

It's a Saturday night, 6pm. The place is empty. I walk in, the lady behind the counter mean mugs me…read moreand then walks away into the kitchen. Ookay... I proceed to walk up to the counter. There I am greeted by a lovely young man, I pay for my pick up order and sit down to wait until it's ready. I got my order and went home. I had gotten a tuna melt and onion rings. I would say the tuna melt was 'just okay', I wish it was a little more toasted. The onion rings were not edible as they were super overdone, so I actually went back to the restaurant and returned them. Thankfully they were able to resolve that issue for me though. The young gentleman was a pleasure but unfortunately the rest of the experience was not. It's my second time coming here and both times the lady working was quite rude and food mediocre, so I won't be returning.

Really awesome burger spot that is conveniently close to home for me!…read more They have some tables inside and bar seating, plus more seating outside. You can order at the counter or scan a QR code to place your order. Everyone is really friendly and helpful. Everything I've tried has been super good and fresh. They have a good selection of drinks too

I've read and heard the hype about this place. As a local in San Marcos had to give this place a…read moretry finally! We came in, wasn't sure of the ordering process as it was our first time. We made our way to the side of the bar counter, by the entrance of the restaurant. We waited as someone else ordered ahead of us. We placed an order with the cashier - three total burgers, 1 Original burger, 1 plain cheeseburger for a kid, and a build your own bacon cheeseburger. 3 sides, we added onion rings, tater tots and pickled plate. 3 soft drinks. Total after tip $85. Food was good. Burgers were slightly overcooked, still juicy, bun was a bit dry, a bit crumbly. Onion rings were unfortunately a big miss. Roughly 10-12 rings but all were overcooked, very crispy. Expensive for $10. Pickle plate was good - enjoyed the pickled beets. Maybe we ordered incorrectly, would love to try it again! I think since I had very high hopes because of all the great reviews, I was just a bit disappointed overall.

Stopped by Colab Public House recently and it did not disappoint. Easily one of the best Old…read moreFashioneds I've had in North County--perfectly balanced and smooth. The vibe here is always on point--laid back, good energy, and a great place to hang out. Really excited to see Mexico City Cuisine back too. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. This spot just keeps getting better every time I visit.

We always feel good coming to Colab. The coming together of brews, wine, and cocktails makes it a…read moreperfect spot for a hangout were everyone can get their drink of choice. The service is always good and attentive, and it's great that they offer social options like bingo/trivia nights and live music. They once again have an in-house food service operated by Mexico City Cuisine. I tried thier street tacos with beans and Mexican White Garlic rice and it was delicious. Keep up the great job Colab partners and see you again soon.

All great!! Highly recommend!!!! Great food made with fresh ingredients. Loved the chillaquilas…read moreverdes. Will return soon.

Located in a small strip mall in Vista, California, this is the perfect place to grab a bite to…read moreeat, just as we did for while we were attending the DrumFlip swap meet event a few doors down. This place serves breakfast & lunch & is open until 3:00. Very good food, despite the wait when it gets busy. My boyfriend had the french toast, bacon, & scrambled eggs & I had the huevos rancheros. We enjoyed our meals & just really liked the casual, relaxing atmosphere here. This restaurant is a cute place & makes you feel right at home from the moment you step inside.

This place is great! Friendly staff, great layout, food is decently priced and very yummy!…read more The only downside to my visit was I wished they had women's tank tops! its so dissapointing that I am always let down by the choices for women's clothes at breweries.

One of my favorite spots to eat in Vista Village. They have so many delicious options for food,…read morebeers, and drinks. My favorite place to sit is on the patio because I love to say hi to all the dogs, and they are very dog friendly! The inside is also cozy and with a fun steam "fire pit" that adds a nice little extra touch. My service has always been great too, I will say most of the servers don't have a ton of knowledge on gluten free items but all have been willing to ask the kitchen for me. It might good for them to get a bit more training on allergies but overall I've been happy with the service. Quick tip: you can order any of their burgers/sandwiches wrapped in lettuce instead of with a bun!