JL Beers was so delicious! It was recommended to me by a long time local! Small divey place nothing fancy about it but with about 30 beers on tap and cooked to order burgers and fries! Chicken sandwiches are also available. I got a burger with cheese, onions, and special sauce, a big order of sea salt fries (choose your seasoning) and 2 craft beers for $24!! The bar has about 20 seats and there's several tables for table service. Not great for a big party, but perfect for a quick, but hot delicious lunch or dinner! The bartenders were attentive and kind and I will definitely be back! I'm sad I didn't get to try the root beer float with on tap root beer for less than $5! I'll just have to go back! read more

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One Sunday afternoon my husband and I found ourselves wandering around DTSF -- which, for non-locals, is the commonly used shorthand for Downtown Sioux Falls -- looking for a good burger place. And somehow we stumbled right into JL Beers. Or perhaps more accurately, the scent of burgers guided us there like a pair of hungry travelers following a greasy North Star. Either way, what a fantastic little find this turned out to be. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and properly satisfying in the way a good burger should be. Not overcomplicated. Not trying too hard. Just well-prepared comfort food done right. The fries were excellent too -- crisp, well-seasoned, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after I was already full. The service also impressed me quite a bit. Even on a busy Sunday afternoon, the staff remained attentive, friendly, and efficient without making us feel rushed. One unexpectedly fun part of the visit was trying non-alcoholic beer options for the first time. My husband and I are not really drinkers, so this was a little adventure for us. The sparkling hop water was surprisingly refreshing and delightful, while the Athletic non-alcoholic beer leaned a little more bitter than my personal preference. Still, I appreciated finally getting to try some of the newer NA options people have been talking about lately. And honestly, this place wound up becoming one of our gateway restaurants into exploring more of DTSF afterward. We have returned several times since, usually combining it with walks around downtown and trying other local spots nearby. Now, of course, every local already knows the true final boss battle of downtown Sioux Falls: Parking. At some point you simply accept that you are either going to circle the block repeatedly like a confused migrating bird or surrender gracefully and use one of the nearby parking garages. Which honestly is not the end of the world. The walk is good for us. At least until winter arrives and the sidewalks become an Olympic slipping event sponsored by snow, ice, and regret. read more

We ordered the classic American cheeseburger and the Humpty Dumpty burger with fries. The bun is always well buttered and toasted. Simple yet tasty burger recipes. The fresh made fries are good but they could be great with a bit more frying time to crisp them up a bit! Service is always great here. read more

Stopped in randomly and was welcomed by the very friendly staff. Decided to try a blackberry cider that was delish!! Sat here and read the menu and could NOT leave without trying a burger after seeing all the awards posted on the wall. We ordered a Not just your burger which had peanut butter and bacon jam and jalapeños- OMG so good!! Definitely recommend! read more

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In the mood for a juicy burger and a beer, JL was the ideal spot to visit for this. Upon entry, staff was friendly and took our order right away. Ambience was laid back and casual. My friend and I ordered our burgers, JL and Cajun, plus a side of fries that had jalapeno cheddar flavor. There was also a green beer on tap that my friend ordered, he mentioned it was fruity and good. I had a blonde beer. All delicious, we left satisfied with our meals and service. Burgers were priced fairly between $6-11 USD. I would come back! read more

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We just wanted an excellent burger... this place didn't disappoint! We had apps and burgers with their perfectly yummy fries. The service was on point and we enjoyed our meal and t experience. Definitely a must visit or come back again. read more

Beer flight w beer cheese, pretzels and chips was fresh was excellent service. i will be back read more

JL Beers - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Both Sioux Falls locations are good, but the downtown spot beats the other in service, ambience, and space. The food is excellent at both. We have been multiple time to both locations. The fries: excellent with many seasoning options. I prefer the parm garlic. They don't make the ranch in-house, but it is made specifically for them, and is so good. Every burger I've had there is really good. This one was the bacon jam burger, which is my new favorite. The beer is a blueberry cobbler sour, which was AMAZING. I only regret I forgot to grab a couple crowlers on our way out. read more

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I love this place. Food is always delicious. One of the few places we crave in Sioux Falls. Service is quick aswell.

The staff was friendly and that wasn't the problem, I almost feel bad leaving this review because the lady cooking looked like she was working her butt off, but my burger was horrible. I got the JL burger, the patty had no seasoning, was dry and extremely thin. The "special sauce" literally tasted like ketchup and mayo mixed so that was disappointing. I am from Missoula MT where the burgers are spectacular so I was excited to try something from the city I just moved to and if this place has a high rating for Sioux Falls I'm worried they will all be disappointing. read more

Amazing Burgers!! and the Dill Pickle Fries!!.... the Wham Bam Bacon Jam burger is Very good. And the Slawomness Burger will be the next burger I order on the next visit. Wife had the Phillips Avenue burger and said it was amazing as well!! And Cold Beer!!! How does it get any better?? read more

Delicious burgers and beers, what more do I need to say? They have a wide selection of beers/ciders/etc from across the Midwest perfect for every palette. read more

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Stopped by on a wim, looking to kill time before a basketball game! Now I wish we had more time and we're more hungry to enjoy our own burger. We knew they had a great rep for their burgers, so we decided to split the "Wam Bam Bacon Jam Burger". Wow. Wow. Wow. I wish I was hungry enough to eat my own. I wish I could pack one and take it home with me. Service was great, quick, nice, nothing more I could have asked for. The ambiance was comfortable, sit at a bar, or tables and booths. Servers come around and take your order. Parking was easy on a Saturday at 11am downtown. Will definitely be back when we're in SD! read more

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One of the best burger and fries meals in town. We love the skinny fries with Cajun dip. I always order the Mt Mushmore burger. Amazing menu of beers, something for every palette. Empyrean beers from a Nebraska brewery are delicious when available. Ex. Peanut butter Porter gives a light flavor. read more

Overwhelming selection of beers. You will definitely find one you'll like! I like how they break them down by tasting. I went with a local sour. The burgers were bomb! Eat your burger over the fries so all drippings land in your fries . I enjoyed the a berry with sage note sour. I ordered the beer cheese burger and my bf got a breaded chicken sandwich. We both choose the dill pickle seasoning for our fries. They resemble smash burgers from home. Give them a try!! read more

JL Beers - Breaded chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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My husband and I were visiting South Dakota and decided to stop by for a bite. I ordered the basic burger which was really good. My husband ordered the local beers and loved them. Customer service was good, the ladies that helped us were extremely nice! read more

This place has incredible burgers. The menu is simple and easily customizable. Excellent staff and service and selection of brews. Super chill vibes for a casual burger and beer. read more

Found this place walking on Phillips Ave. great burger and bun. We also had a couple of good beers. Small location but worth the stop, I will certainly go back again. read more

Listen here you hungry fella, I got a tasty suggestion that will satisfy both your hunger and desire for unique tastes all in one place. From the atmosphere to its ever so flavorful menu the Bartenders here will guide you to the best tastes and combos. Beer lovers rejoice cuz this tap selection is worth coming back for more! From chest-hair creating stouts to babies first non-light beer taste test JL has you covered. I've only been in this city for less than an hour but I can tell JL Beers has the means to standout in its down-to-earth service and excellent selection of mouth-watering bar foods. I just might find an excuse to make the 3 hour drive to taste their winter menu of beers . read more

JL Beers - The JP Burger and Dill Pickle Fries are truly a unique taste all around. The Brewers Rasp Kringle St American Stout to drink. - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Love this place, great staff, great atmosphere and delicious food. Can't wait until the January burger battle offering shows up, keep up the excellent work JL Beers read more

JL Beers - Bacon Cheddar peno, with Dill Fries - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Gyro and bacon cheddar best IV had . Service was amazing everyone friendly loaded chips or fried is great also have many choices for beer

One of our favorite stops when we visit Sioux Falls! We like to sit up at the bar and we always get a burger, fries and a beer. We vary on the different selection of burgers and the variety of beers. They never disappoint! The fries are freshly homemade from real potatoes right there and they give you a generous amount with an order. The burgers are always really good too! We make a point to come here when we visit Sioux Falls. read more

JL Beers - Burger with cheese and special sauce - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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My husband and I are staying in Sioux Falls over the summer and while I had been here before and didn't love it, we thought we would try it again. This time I would say the burgers were much better than last time I tried it over two years ago. I would also note that my husband and I consider ourselves (probably like a lot of people) burger connoisseurs. My husband had the blue cheese and bacon burger (which is the one I tried last time and didn't like) and he thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the JL burger which was delicious (double patty with grilled onions) and we had some beers and fries to go with the burger. Two critiques: to call your burgers truly the best I think the buns have to be really good, and I would say the buns were just average; and the service was a bit slow but to be fair our waitress was nice just a little overwhelmed as she seemed to be the only one. But the total package of flavors was delicious, and I would say for being able to sit in a restaurant and be served at a table at this price point makes it worth it. (As a note, I think Culver's is probably the best burger in Sioux Falls, but obviously sometimes you don't want a fast food experience.) Definitely try JL Beers if you're in Sioux Falls or any other place they have a restaurant. read more

JL Beers - JL Burger - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Went in to get something to eat and looked up the Yelp reviews. Ordered the JL Burger and it was amazing. Double patties with grilled onions and cheese. Make sure you are hungry cause it's a big burger. The Parmesan Garlic fries were very good too. So glad I stopped in. Delicious Service was very good with several people stopping by checking if I needed anything. Can't wait to come back. read more

JL Beers - JL Burger with garlic Parmesan fries - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

All of the menu items are delicious! I haven't tasted everything - but I went back a second time during my visit to SD. I don't eat bacon - and they were able to accommodate / make slight changes to menu descriptions to meet my dining needs. They have an epic beer selection and the root beer is great too if you're not in the mood for something boozy. The place is clean and well kept. A bit dark inside but if you sit at the bar during the daytime you can catch some afternoon light to illuminate your menu. Try the Nutter Burger with their Ghost Pepper Sauce (found on their Cheddar-Jalepeno burger)!! Hands down one of the tastiest and spiciest burgers but ohhhh soooooo gooooood! Bar tenders and servers are awesome and friendly. Tip well if you can! Burgers are grilled to perfection (based on your preferences)! Definitely would go back if I'm ever there in the near/distant future! Thank you so much for an awesome taste! Happy eats! read more

I know it might seem like I frequently post 5 star ratings. But I do so only when it merits it in my humble opinion. I've traveled all over the world and I know what I like. And I appreciate great service when it accompanies good food. And this place in downtown Sioux Falls accomplished both. Simple but well prepared fare, local brews and service with a smile and good humor. I had the JL Burger and brothers and sisters let me tell you it made my three hour drive to this Burg well worth it. I'll be sure to come back again when I get the hankering for this beautiful burger and a satisfying local beer. You give it a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

Great food, service and music. I had the Phillips Ave burger and Garlic Parm fries! Excellent. I should haVe taken aa picture, but didn't. I did get a picture of the beer. Cool glass- would love to keep it! I got a great burger, perfectly cooked and fries that were well seasoned- NOT greasy! I am not sure if I'll make it back here this trip, but another one to come to for a fantabulous burger and great beer . read more

JL Beers - Surly Rocket Surgery IPA - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Amazing burgers, great rotating beer tap list and friendly staff. For a quick bite or a long afternoon, it's great venue downtown.

Was in Sioux Falls on business and was told about this place by some colleagues. Really good burgers and fries. Would recommend!

We went there on a very busy Friday night and thought we wouldn't get in. The guy at the door was so calm and friendly. He put our name on his list and said come back in 10 minutes. When we got back, he told us a table was cashing out and we would be seated ASAP .... we were seated faster than that. He really kept things upbeat and I appreciated his positive attitude. You scan a QR code for the list of tap beers. It is a long list! We each had a couple of beers that were new to us. The bartenders, waitstaff and everyone there made it a relaxed and fun evening...which, given how crazy it was the night before a big parade, was amazing. Food ... the burger was excellent. We had a family simple burger and it was just simply tasty. The hand cut fries were fresh and delicious. You could have them seasoned or gussied up all sorts of ways. We just had them with sea salt and ordered some beer cheese for dipping. We also got some of their house made peanut butter. I tried both the beer cheese and the peanut butter on the burger. And, you know what? They were both good! The coleslaw is made fresh for each order and was tasty (I am fussy about coleslaw and don't like it sweet. This was a tangy version that worked well with beer and burgers.) The soft pretzels come out screaming hot, nicely salty and are incredible with the beer cheese. I really enjoyed our meal, beers and people watching. read more

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After a show at the Levitt and then brewery hopping around downtown, we realized that we really needed some food and it was getting late. After trying to go to a couple of places that were either closed or no longer serving food, we were pointed to JL Beers. We arrived with just a couple of minutes to spare before the grill closed, but they assured us that we could order without issue nor even an eye roll or an exasperated gasp. I ordered the Totally Slawesome Burger with bacon, slaw and bbq sauce. A great juicy, messy tasty burger with some hand cut fries; and shared a pretzel with my buddy. A great end to a great 1st night in Sioux falls. Great service and great food right when we needed it. read more

JL Beers - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Great downtown location. Nice variety of beers with knowledgeable bartenders that can guide you through the many beers available, and maybe get you to a different beer you might like. It worked for us. Super nice staff that takes care of little details. The burgers are excellent...cooked right in front of you. Go outside the box and add peanut butter and an egg to your burger. See pic for the addicting fries. Wow really good flavors. read more

JL Beers - Great Combo - Burgers Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

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Came for the fresh cut fries because M has a real thing about them. We were actually still full from our lunch much earlier in the day (that chislic sticks to your ribs!) so we weren't really in the mood for food. So, we split a classic hamburger, coleslaw and fries, of course!! Oh. My. One of the best burgers I've had for a very long time. Perfectly cooked and the bun was excellent. Not too much bread. And the French fries were in point. Interesting that M mentioned the horseradish in the coleslaw, which was a great addition. Anyway. Really great, high energy place. Very busy and very good. If we lived here we would be back. A lot. read more

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Classic chicken sandwich was not hot and pink on the inside. The classic cheeseburger was ordered without the bun, no plasticware provided and also no napkins. Normally JL beers is great food. The poo was ordered for pick up so an inconvenience to return. Unfavorable feedback provided. read more

Good service food was great I like it definitely we highly recommend this place my family happy thank you for all your attention we will back soon read more

The burgers were outstanding and creative! We tried 4 different burgers and their spicy fries - we loved it! Will go again.

Sat at the bar with my buddy, real nice atmosphere. I would say an uptown vibe, with a hometown feel. We are from out of town, but enjoyed the bar very much. Tried their local sour, and a flight of their local beers, very nice! Food was great as well, all while watching how they made the fries from scratch! I definitely recommend! read more

Great burgers that were seasoned well and the loaded fries are a must! Very addictive. Service was friendly and attentive. A must stop option for delicious food. read more

Excellent food (my go tos are the Humpty Dumpty and jalapeño chips-can't recommend enough!) and even better staff. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond. My poor dad spilled a beer and one of the kitchen staff ran out to help us clean it up while the server got him a fresh one. Dad was so embarrassed and they were beyond gracious. Every time we've been in, we've had consistently great food and the atmosphere/staff are always great. I wish I lived closer so I could go more than the 3-4x a year I'm able to. read more

I guess my first thing would be not to order a chicken sandwich at a burger place. The Nashville hot chicken was absolutely terrible. It is not a fried piece of chicken, but a smashed chicken patty that I think might've been made out of ground chicken, but I am not certain. it was paper thin and the sauce was just poured on top of it. Really terrible tasting. Just ended up eating the fries. read more