This place is AHHH-MAZING! Honestly, it might be the best burger I've had since moving to Kentucky. The vibe is such a cool mix--part dive bar, part nostalgic hangout. It feels like the kind of "hopping" bar you imagined as a kid, with colored lights, loud energy, and retro knickknacks that look straight out of your grandparents' basement bar in 1986 in Milwaukee. It somehow hits the perfect balance between gritty and fun. And the food? Incredible. Everything tastes fresh and made with real ingredients. The pickles were on point, the burgers were outstanding, and the fries were loaded with toppings--honestly more toppings than fries--and I'm not mad about it at all. My new fave spot when I visit. read more

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It's a bar.....first........then it happens to have wonderful burgers. Everything is American Wagyu so they're a little more flavorful than usual. I had a Chiflet burger & we shared crinklecut fries & sweet potato fries. The staff was very attentive & patient with us (we had lots of questions) Really neat place with super-cool decorations & a play-list right out of the Nineteen Eighties. Will be back - it's in a really cool area of downtown. read more

Tried Jack Brown's and had such a fun experience. I ordered the Elvis burger with peanut butter because I was super curious, and honestly it ended up being an amazing combo I totally wasn't expecting. The sweet potato fries were really good too, especially with the special sauce they gave us (kind of like a 1000 island vibe). We finished with the fried Oreos, and they were outstanding--crispy outside, gooey inside, everything you'd want in a dessert. Great spot all around. We had multiple servers checking in on us not one specific and all of them were outstanding and very helpful. read more

Jack Brown's - Elvis Burger sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Burgers are solid! Good burgers! Fries were crispy and the cheese sauce was good. Our waiter was cool, he suggested fried Oreos at the end. Yummm. I also had a Red Irish Ale. All thumbs up. I would go back. :) read more

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Absolutely hands down take no prisoners best damn burger I have ever ever had anywhere on the planet!!

Jack Brown's what can I say no matter which location you chose it always has the same things going for it. Great decor and amazing style with great music. The service is always on the spot and friendly. Now the food... one word from location to location... CONSISTENT... burgers are always fresh and full of flavor... must have for dessert get the deep fried OREOS.. OK WARNING get more then you think you will want more then one... enjoy!!! read more

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Love Jack Browns!! The burger was insane but the reason I'll be coming back is because of our server Sierra. She was so nice and gave great recommendations. 10/10 recommend! read more

When I saw Lexington had a Jack Brown's, I knew that's where I was eating supper. This is my third Jack Brown's. I've been to. It's a consistent amazing experience at each location. I sat at the bar, ordered a beer and got my burger and fries on the way. Service was very good I get the original Jack burger as a double. And I get my fries all jacked up, which isn't on the menu. It's basically some loaded fries. Every company thing came out piping hot. It was amazing! An amazing place to grab a beer and a burger I can't wait to come back read more

Jack Brown's - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Everything about this restaurant was spot on. The food came out fast & piping hot!! I tried the Elvis and it made my lip quiver with delight. The sweet potato fries were made by the GOAT of all french fry Friars you can't convince me otherwise. The Jack Brown's employees worked together as a team which was great to see and it looked like they were having fun while working!! I can't wait to go back to try something else on their menu! Also, loved their house sauce I wish I could take a bucketful home with me, delicious! read more

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I love the interior design and the burgers are fantastic! I went for the first time during Lexington Burger Week 2025 and they handle the lunch crowd very well. It's a cool place with great burgers and I look forward to going back. read more

Jack Brown's - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Fantastic atmosphere and yummy unique food. 11/10 for overall vibe and experience. If in Lexington you absolutely must stop in! read more

Jack Brown's - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great hole in the wall place! Menu is very simple but the burgers are top notch! Would definitely Recommend!

Went down there today to see my son off. We ordered burgers and fries, to no surprise the meal was fantastic. The service was great as well. My only regret is I didn't order a double burger. See you soon!! read more

This is one of the best burgers I've ever had! I got the classic Jack and my coworker got the Elvis and both burgers were cooked perfectly and super juicy. They have a housemaid sauce that goes really well with their sweet potato fries. Service was excellent, and this is a great place to sit down in if you like a grungy punk rock type of feel. It also has a bar set up, inside if you wanted to sit there! read more

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If you are in need of a late night snack, hit this place up. Good food, good prices, over 120 beers, about 10 on draft. The people are friendly and the vibe is a local bar. read more

This place has awful customer service. Food is fantastic however. Bar tender thought she was gods gift to someone, but in reality she was a curse.. Yeah read more

One of the best burgers we had in a long time. Simple burger with absolutely amazing taste. Waitress was friendly and other staff assisted with no issues. Atmosphere is dim Lit, grunge rock, with wooden tables, and bar stools read more

Jack Brown's - Simple cheeseburger with bacon and side of fries - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I don't know... I mean a hamburger with no lettuce and no tomato and no onion just because that is their philosophy. I'm not sure. Not our style. I must say the service was beyond fabulous and there was a lot of beer selection. We are local so we just walked there and I don't think we will come back unfortunately I want my hamburger to have lettuce, tomato onion, and not have that even available is kind of silly to me. read more

Absolutely, love this spot. Services was great and the food came out fast and fantastic. Love their fries and garlic aioli sauce. They probably have the biggest beer selection in the city to choose from. Love going here. Came for Lexington Burger Week. Posted my review below. Definitely give this place a shot next time you go out. Phill-E's Cheesesteak Burger Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Score: 7.9 Absolutely love this place. The burger was 100% wagyu beef patty with sautéed white onions, bell peppers , garlic aioli, swiss cheese all between a fresh Martin's Potato Roll. Burger was cooked perfectly and the bun was on point. If you haven't been here you need to try it out. Love this place! read more

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So glad I gave this place a try! It was amazing!! Well seasoned fries and great burgers! I look forward to trying more from the menu. Service was also great with the waiter being super attentive and kind. read more

Jack Brown's - Jill Monroe burger - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We've been to this location twice after going to another location in Cincy. The service is always fast and friendly. We're typically there for early dinner and never had to wait for a table. The ambience is cool with all kinds of interesting decor around the restaurant/bar area. They have a ton of different beer selections to choose from, even for people like me who would say they aren't really beer drinkers. I love the fruit, chocolate, nutty or sweet beers and they had several to choose from. The bun on the burger is always fresh and airy, with a nicely cooked patty and whatever toppings you can think of. The sweet potato fries are crinkle-cut and cooked with a slight crunch on the outside. Their JB sauce (mayo/ketchup and some other stuff) goes well on everything. Their menu is small, just burgers, grilled cheese, hot dog but the food is really good. The only complaint I have is both times we were there, door and both windows were open. It got really cold inside. The first time, we arrived to them open and they eventually closed them. The second time, they opened them after we were seated. If none of your patrons take off their coat, with someone sitting at the bar with a hoodie and their hood up, it is too cold. I get the staff may be hot, but (we) the patrons don't seem to be having that issue. read more

Jack Brown's - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Everything on the menu is phenomenal, got to use the house garlic aioli! Great craft beers, always on rotation. One of the best spots in Lexington and a great staff. Only ding is the lack of TVs, not ideal if you're there for a game. read more

We're from Louisville and loves that we made a stop here for burgers. The Friday night traffic was steady but we found a table right away and despite being near the window we were warm. I was happy for a seat in the wooden bench area. They have the metal chairs and stools that aren't kind to bigger bottoms. We indulged in various burgers. I got the Cowboy burger but removed the BBQ sauce. One patty was plenty and you can add another. Crinkle fries come in a basket. You might want your own. We had a hard time sharing. The Jack Brown sauce was yummy. A bit of garlic flavor. I also loved my 10 oz brown ale. The decor is plentiful! Look all around, including the ceiling. The bar sits in the middle and lights are everywhere. Music is a bit loud for conversation. My foursome enjoyed their food. We debated whether or not the burger was a bit small for the size. It is, but it makes up for it with flavor. I've already recommended this spot to others! Close to UK and Transy campuses. read more

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OMFG.... I was craving a burger all day and decided to go to Jack Browns......the servers were wonderful, made me feel right at home and completely gracious and on top of their game. The burger was perfect from first bite, the patty was perfectly cook from the flat top, the egg, bacon and cheese all were compliment ed and the sweet potato fries..... KUDOS and Thank you again for the wonderful experience !!! Cannot wait to come back. read more

The cool thing about Jack Brown's is that no two locations are the same, esthetically. The first JB's I ate at was in Birmingham, & it did not come off as a franchise. I've also been to one in Nashville. Same deal. When Lexington got one, I was pretty excited because the burgers are so freaking good. Service has been great all 3 times I've been to this location. However. The ambiance at this spot is a little much... the music & lights that blare outside are off-putting, & the vibe is too "bro" if that makes sense. The decor is also annoying. It's trying a little too hard. I wish the atmosphere was a little more chill. It's not the late 90s anymore. Just the burgers speak for themselves. That's the only reason for 4 stars, instead of 5. Despite the vibe - I'll be back. It's probably my favorite burger in Lexington since Kismet closed. read more

Food Service Ambiance You won't regret giving this place a try! The cheeseburgers are so good! Husband did the Elvis and LOVED it! Fries and their fry sauce are amazing and their fried Oreos were ridiculous in a great way! We really enjoyed our server, he was funny, entertaining, and excellent! Every restaurant searches high and low for this guy! I sooo wish I'd written down his name :/ read more

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Burgers and fries!! Oh yeah!! Love this kind of dive bar with great food and drinks right in the heart of UK's campus!

Great burgers ! Stopped in a couple times now and their burgers hit the spot. Always on the way to work so haven't been able to take advantage of the bar service but seems like a good place to grab a burger and beer. read more

Over priced burger served their way not yours. Greasy and soggy buns. Not worth the money IMO.

Best greasy burgers in Lexington. Love the food and the general vibe is great. They have so many unique burgers that are excellent and the fries are pretty good too. Can't miss their house sauce read more

We came in after being at TD's on Monday night (open mic) and this place was amazing! The bartender was welcoming, knowledgeable - the food was delicious! Will be back! read more

I enjoyed a terrific bacon cheeseburger at Jack Brown's. The two ground beef patties hot off a seasoned grill had the right amount of crunch around the edges. Even at lunchtime this place gave dive bar vibes. Quick service out of the kitchen. read more

Jack Brown's - Bacon cheeseburger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The vibe is AWESOME. It's weird, but in a good way. The food. 10/10. I got the chiflet burger, which is a wagyu patty, fried egg, bacon and cheese. And an order of fries. They have this garlic aioli sauce and it's heaven sent I swear it. Absolutely eat here. You won't be disappointed. The service is friendly and very good with timing. read more

The word that comes to mind here is scrappy. Great burger - not fancy, just fun. Crinkle fries and pickles. Closest thing you're going to get to a vegetable is the sweet potato fries. It may not seem like it, but there are wait staff here. Sit where you want, pick a burger from the card menu, and a beer from the EXTENSIVE list you'll find from the QR code on the side of the condiment carrier. You may not love longer from a visit here but you'll want to - just to try the next day's special. read more

Very good food, open late. Good beer selection too. Will be back on next trip. A little slow but still good.

I've never had a bad experience at Jack Brown's. I LOVE the Elvis burger and sweet potato fries. They have some sort of special garlic aioli type of sauce that's great with the fries. The burgers come in a wax paper type of wrapper which you'll need because the burgers can get messy. I've never tried their dessert but it looked like they had fried oreos. Service is always super quick, the burgers are always perfect, and the vibes are always vibing. I wish they had a bit of a bigger draft selection but their can/bottle selection has a great variety. For two burgers, two fries, and two beers our bill was about $50, which is kinda pricey for some burgers but damn it's a good burger. read more

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We were looking for a late night place to eat in walking distance from our hotel. We saw Jack Browns was open late, so decided to try it out. I have to say, this burger and fries hit the spot! I got the Chiflet burger and it was super tasty! The JB sauce was also so good with the fries and burger. It was a cool looking place and loved the music they were playing. I enjoyed the beer menu, but my friends were a little disappointed they didn't have much in the cocktail realm. If you're looking for a tasty burger and beer, Jack Browns is your place! read more

Jack Brown's - The Chiflet burger - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great service from the bartender/server. Went after a campus tour with kids and we all enjoyed it. Looking forward to going again for a great burger and beer. read more

Jack Brown's - Inside view - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food was delicious!!! Highly recommend. In town from Texas for work & needed a last minute meal because I was hungry & I just decided to give this place I try & I was not disappointed! read more

Fun ambiance and amazing burgers! Great service! The burgers don't disappoint! Conveniently located