JLB Eatery

Decided to try this restaurant after Yelp suggested it. The word Halal definitely catches my…read moreattention every time. When we walked in, the young man was mopping the floors, but he still greeted us right away and asked if it was our first time. It was, so he explained how everything worked and how to order. I appreciate the help. The ordering process was smooth. While we were looking at the menu, he suggested the Hotline Burger. So, I went with that. My fiancé ordered the BBQ burger. Let me just say, my burger was BOMB. The fries? Really good too. My fiancé said his BBQ burger was just okay. Anyways... I'll definitely be back. Without him

The best burger personally in Houston! It's a bit of a drive for us, but we will always make our…read moreway to Hotline when we are in Bellaire. After we ran some errands at the Hong Kong Mall, we did a pick up order for Hotline Burger. You do it via phone, and honestly, the service is so quick. We picked it up at the window, already had paid and made it home. The fries were still crispy by the time we got home, and the hotline burger is a classic and super delish. I love how big the burger is and feel like pricing is decent! Definitely check them out!

7.6 mi•Chinatown, Sharpstown

Hotline Burger

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HOTLINE BURGER

Hotline Burger

4.6(75 reviews)

I just had the smash burger and spicy fries at Hotline Burger on Bellaire, and WOW -- this might…read morehonestly be the best burger I've ever had. The burger was absolutely perfect: crispy, flavorful edges, juicy in the middle, and loaded with that incredible smash-burger flavor. And the spicy fries were the perfect side -- crispy, seasoned just right, with a kick that had me going back for more. Everything about this meal was on point. If you're a burger fan, you HAVE to try Hotline Burger. I've had plenty of great burgers, but this one definitely stands out as my new favorite.

I didn't even know this place existed! And since I've been eating Halal recently I have been…read morelooking for options that are really good. First of all mad props for coming in after your POS system was stolen. Talked me through his menu sauces and all. Had a hotline burger and a regular with beef bacon, hot garlic parm fries and the hot chicken bites. Definitely one of the better smash burgers in town, those fries were yummy! His enthusiasm when we talked about the menu was contagious for sure and I was not disappointed

Order at the window, drive thru was closed today

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HOTLINE BURGER with jalapeños

Loaded Burger

4.6(89 reviews)

12.4 mi•Medical Center

AMAZING BURGER!!! Fries were Awesome as well! WAAAAAAY Better the Trill Trash burger. lol…read more This place puts Trill to SHAME! Don't believe me.... Try it yourself Staff is amazing and you can bring in your own drink. Got the classic burger and classic fries. Both were amazing and not what I was expecting at all. DEFINITELY the best burger in Houston Small but nice and quiet inside to enjoy a relaxing lunch. Will be back for sure!!

The burgers here are still fantastic although the atmosphere is quite different. What used to be a…read morelively spot is now a shell of its former glory. 10/10 burgers but idk of the revamp was with it.

Inside

Loaded Cheeseburger

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Garlic Parmesan Wing

burger-chan - Galleria

4.6(399 reviews)

7.0 mi•Galleria/Uptown

Food was amazing and the customer service was top notch. We entered the restaurant and we were…read moreimmediately greeted with kindness. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

Super popular burger spot in Houston - but is it worth the hype?…read more It is a build your own burger concept with fast service. Food comes out quickly and you are able to modify it however you want! There are coloring sheets for children and wifi. Lots of seating to eat (both indoor and outdoor). There is a soda fountain and water that is self serve. Definitely a place to hang out with friends/family and grab a quick bite to eat. loved the SWEET SOURDOUGH as the bun since it was slightly sweet and had a nice squishy like chew. The sourdough element really gives it that tug that I love in bread. the patties are thin, lacy, and smashed. Nicely salty and seasoned. for the sauce I would recommend the SCALLION AIOLI since it was warming and garlicy adding a really nice punch of flavor. the SWEET POTATO FRIES were a delicious side (crisp, piping hot, tasty). Overall I have not much to knock burgerchan on - besides their lack of lettuce wraps as an option haha but they do offer your burger on a bed of lettuce. they also have super fun unique milkshakes like vietnamese coffee, black sesame, etc (I'd try that next time). lots of sides and protein patty options in case you don't eat beef. they also have chicken, turkey, and falafel.

Sunday crowd

Ig: @whatsviveating | double 2 oz patty burger

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Johnny Good Burger

4.6(82 reviews)

11.3 mi•Downtown

I wanted to LOVE this place because it had the "Good Burger" reference in the name. However, it was…read moreone of those good for one time places. Service was mid, and I wish the workers gave as much effort as they put on their phone to customers. We ordered to-go, yet lacked necessities like napkins & silverware for multiple meals. The patty melt burger was tasty & the tangy secret sauce leveled up the entire burger (highly recommend). The burgers are big enough to share if you are doing a burger & fries because as you can see in the photos, it is so much food, definitely paying for quantity over quality here.

Good burger spot located inside Post, they have their dishes on display so you see the size and…read morelook. They definitely grab your attention with the American melted cheese. I tried the double good burger and it was good I like that it was not too salty or greasy. Also not too heavy either I was able to eat most of the burger and not feel bloated. The bun is soft and the cheese is melted, patties are a good size not too thick or thin. Fries were good as well although they do not come you have to add them. Good service and fast, you provide your phone number and get a text once your food is ready. You order to go and sit in the central post seating area.

Store front and sign

Double Good and Classic Fries

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Front

Little Matt's

4.6(887 reviews)

9.6 mi•West University

We happened to stumble upon this wonderful, family-oriented restaurant, and it quickly became our…read moreabsolute favorite spot. It is now our official post-church Sunday tradition, and we look forward to coming back every single week. The welcoming atmosphere makes it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a great meal with family and friends. The service here is exceptional, and the food consistently arrives fresh. Whether you order the burgers, onion rings, fries, Asian chicken salad, or chicken enchiladas, every dish is delicious. It is equally impressive to see the owner always on-site and readily available to assist guest.

This burger joint is the friendliest establishment I've visited in a long time. Everyone is nice…read moreand genuinely friendly. The staff, manager or owner, even takes time to stop by to tables to speak to the guests. We dropped by on Tuesday for dinner. I wish I saw the Icee machine before I ordered my fountain drink! I had the bacon cheeseburger with sweet potato fries and throughly enjoy the size of the burger. The fries were great, generous portion. My husband's chicken club sandwich with regular fries was also delicious! We got the order within 10 mins, didn't take too long. They have big patio seating, clean indoor seating, some arcades to keep the kiddos (or me) busy while waiting for the food. There are plenty of self-service condiments as well. Clean bathrooms, good amount of parking. This is one of my new favorite place for burgers!

Outdoor Seating

Burgers & BLAT

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Outside

Clutch City Grill

4.6(63 reviews)

7.0 mi•Galleria/Uptown

Ordered the chopped cheese sandwich/burger. Added grilled onions,jalapeños and bacon. In addition…read moreadded a side of sweet potato fries. Good was good and well prepared. If I have a complaint it is that those 2 items cost $28 which is crazy expensive for basically a burger and a side of fries.

We showed up right when they opened. I ordered the chopped cheese burger and it was amazingly…read moretasty. You can get it different spice levels, I went with spicy. Ate half and took the other home. I will be back. Lots of other places to eat, wifey went with an Italian place, Childs portion of spaghetti and meatballs, she said it needed salt and pepper or seasonings.

Goggles enjoys a good smash burger.

Patty Melt Combo

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Outdoor seating

Southern Yankee Crafthouse

4.5 I'd say. The only con was that we were seated outside in Texas summer weather, and they didn't…read morehave fans or umbrellas for the patio tables to the side. Luckily our server was able to move us to the covered outdoor seating after a little while which was a little better. The covered patio has fans. However, bonus for sitting outside is that they're having a promo during HRW where happy hour drink specials are going on all day. The food and drinks were all yummy though. We got the yum yum fries for the table to share. I ordered the duck duck shroom pizza and the aperol spritz. The portions of everyone's food were huge so I'd say a good bang for your buck. We experienced multiple servers with our table switch and they were all nice and helpful.

Located across the street from St. Thomas in a renovated house. Street parking is available in the…read moresurrounding area, they also offer parking validate in the near by garage. Getting seated was a little chaotic. Indoor seating was pretty limited and not managed well. We end up sitting on the patio (still pretty toasty around sunset time). The giant pretzel we ordered for appetizer was excellent, highlight of the meal. The sourdough pizzas were pretty thin, overall I'd give the pizzas a 3/5. Of the 4 pizzas we tried, my personal ranking: 1. Spicy Goat 2. Duck Duck Shroom 3. Heirloom Margherita 4. Sweet & Spicy Pepperoni. Service was also disorganized and a little slow. I'd come back if I'm craving that pretzel.

9.3 mi•Washington Corridor, The Heights

Neighborhood restaurant

Every Wednesday our wood-fired wings are 1/2 price starting at 6pm

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Yum Yum Salmon Bowl

Burger Vibe

4.6(166 reviews)

The best or second best chocolate chip cookie in the city. The coffee is amazing, the owners are…read moreauthentic and kind., and the burger menu is very underrated. I can't wait to come by and get a bagel. This is becoming my new spot!

Classic case of "I drive by this place all the time." Today I decided to finally try it on a whim…read moreand could not be happier with my decision. First, the parking lot entrance is blink and you'll miss it, tucked narrowly between the carwash and the cafe on Washington, but parking is surprisingly ample. The husband and wife owners are lovely people. The inside is very comfortable with a very old world cafe ambiance. The burger and fries are clearly made to order and incredibly well made. The burger was nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked, the vegetables were fresh and crisp, the burger sauce was really nice without being cloying or overpowering, and the bun was nice and soft. The fries were those nice, thick, crispy on the outside soft on the inside diner style seasoned fries. The pastry offerings, which I was told the wife bakes herself, look excellent as well, as do all of the coffee drinks. I'm very excited to come back and try their cafe offerings.

Texan Burger

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Cool interior with sort of coffee/bagel shop vibe

Champ Burger

4.6(356 reviews)

13.1 mi•Second Ward

The burgers are great and juicy. The fries are nice type of crispy and soft. The milkshake was an…read moreok milkshake. I've been going there for years and when I need a comfort burger I come here for a cheeseburger with a side of fries and a vanilla shake.

The employees are always friendly here, and these burgers are the best! I highly recommend this…read moreplace to anyone visiting Houston.

Front of store. Dia de Los Muertos

Champ burger w/ cheese and extra pickles

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Even the big guy loves Champs!

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Brandi A.

772

6 years ago

Cashier which I'm sure is apart of the family is a racist and is rude isn't inviting at all treats non Afro customers different than Afro customers, and seems to appreciate their money more, sadly all Joy loves or JLBs are owned by the same family so this will be my last review and also my last visit to JLB read more

Ieshia R.

5 years ago

This place is wonderful. The burgers are awesome and the service as well. I'm happy me and my family stopped to try it . It is worth the stop read more

Lisa S.

5 years ago

Huge portions! The pricing may seem a little high but once you see how much you're getting for it they don't seem bad at all

Stefany L.

189

6 years ago

The burgers are AMAZING. Nice big portions and friendly service. I can not wait to go back and try the chicken sandwich!

Kokelia S.

6 years ago

Love the food and the service. I've eaten here several times and never been disappointed.

Louren P.

6 years ago

Omg this place is great !!!! New favorite spot . The cashier was so nice !!!!!! 10/10!!!!

EOne S.

2 years ago

Good food Good service Good ambiance Must read the order more carefully before serving read more

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