I did not enjoy this place at all. I was optimistic going in because i love a good burger joint but it did not please me at all. for starters, there was nobody in the restaurant which says a lot. When i ordered, the lady was not nice at all. She didn't say thank you or smile one time. Not the kinda service I like at all. Especially If i'm buying from your business. The guy who gave me my food and cooked it seemed a lot friendlier and gave me a smile. The food was just not good. I hate to be harsh but the taste was off. My boyfriend agreed that something just did not taste right. I appreciate them cooking it right then and there, so I was expecting a good taste but did not receive that. If there are better choices in the area, i recommend going to them any day. for improvement, the staff needs to be friendlier and more inviting!! i've seen that in a couple other of their reviews too! read more

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Well, I missed taking pics, but this place is a great little burger place: - Great tasting burger with good meat flavor. - Good sized burger. - Plenty of toppings to select from. - Burger cooked right and juicy. - Great fries and cheese sauce galore if you like. - Reasonably priced items. - A very clean place. Neat as a pin. Whoever is running this is sure paying attention to every detail. Mad Cow is delivering on all fronts and doing a fantastic job for their customers. Hats off to whoever runs/owns this place. Now...the only thing I find crazy about this place is the name. Mad Cow?? Wasn't that a bad thing in our society? Wasn't Mad Cow harmful to humans? But hey....they must know what they're doing with the name. lol. read more

I was genuinely surprised at how good the food was! I really enjoyed it. I've had faster, but I've also had slower. The funnel cake fries were fantastic! I will be back. read more

This is my favorite burger joint in town!! Veteran owned as well. Delicious food and very quick service.

Really good burgers and hand cut fries what more would you want. They also offer cheese sauce for your fries, which is yummy. Good service. The best part it's Veteran owned. read more

Heading home from spring break needed a quick meal and let the little people out of a car for a while. Mad cow was close to a park so we pulled the trigger thanks yelp!! So glad we did the burger was really really good. Now I told my wife I'll take everything but that was my first time having green peppers on a burger. I didn't hate it but I think I will stay with JALAPEÑOS LOL. Fries were fresh cut and so flavorful. I'm not usually a fresh cut fry guy but these fries will make you change your religion!! Great job Mad Cow we will look for you again when we are near here. Sorry no pictures hard to eat and push a swing no hands for pictures..... read more

Nice size "standard" burger with lots of fixings. Reasonable prices open seating friendly service. What's not to like?!?

Stopped in after a concert Was crowded with college students, full costumes. Drinks were ok. Food came out hot and fresh. Service was a "B". Down side was the disinfectant smell coming from the restroom every time the door opened and what they cleaned the tables with. Maybe we'll give them another try when it's not Halloween. read more

It was a very forgettable experience. Service at the register was not very pleasant, and the restaurant temperature was cold. The fries were okay, but I didn't care at all for the cheese sauce. I am still happy to support this veteran-owned business, but on a scale Five Guys to Dairy Queen, Mad Cow was middle to meh. Was it really the food, or just the chilly welcome? Maybe I'll try again one day to see. read more

So good! Burger made fresh to order and the fries were delicious! I've never been here before and the lady who took my order was super nice. Next time I'm in Columbia I'm definitely coming back. read more

Mad Cow - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

MUCH BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO FIVE GUYS!!! The burgers are cheaper, taste about the same if not slightly healthier (but still good). Burgers were out quickly it's a surprise the restaurant is always empty when I go because it really is so good. read more

We had been wanting to try this place for several months, and finally came in. It was amazing!! One of the best burgers in Columbia, definitely. It is similar to five guys in that you order what burger you want and you can add whatever toppings without additional cost. Prices here are more reasonable though. Ambiance is a typical fast food joint. The staff was friendly, and answered all our questions well since it was our first time. - Cheeseburger (4.5/5): So yummy! Everything tasted fresh. Meat cooked and seasoned well. Solid burger! - Fries (4/5): These were pretty good, and pretty fat fries. I usually like my fries thin and crispy, but these were still delicious. And there is a complimentary cheese sauce, how amazing lol. And omg the portion size! 1 large fries is basically two big bags. read more

Mad Cow - Cheeseburger, 1 order of large fries - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Great burger spot. Nothing spectacular but definitely nothing bad. Burgers are some of the best fast food wise, very similar to Culver's in my opinion. Fries are solid and the cheese sauce is amazing. Highly recommend. read more

First time in. Great burger and loved all the toppings you want are free. Fries were good but we like ours a little more crispy. Friendly, fast service. If we were craving a good burger we will for sure be back read more

I got a cheese burger with sweet potato fries and it was deeelicious!! I would highly recommend this place. Kind of a hole in a wall but the food was fast and made fresh. Service was fairly good, you order at the counter. Ambiance is classic burger joint, nothing too fancy. read more

Mad Cow - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

They gave amazing burgers and fries. Their prices are very affordable and the staff is very friendly.

Great prices and good taste, just remind them to put the bacon on the appropriate burger

Where do I start. While the prices weren't horrific the food sure was. It's not the worst thing I've ever eaten but wasn't very tasty. Burger was alright and the mad cow sauce was decent those are the only positives. Fries and cheese sauce were tasteless. The only thing I can say that was positive was there are a lot of toppings to choose from other than that not much positive to say. read more

If your looking for a great burger, this is the spot. Im not from the columbia area, but every time im in that area, I make sure I stop here. read more

If you are in the area, this is a great spot to try. It's similar in menu, pricing and flavor to high end burger joints like Five Guys and Smashburger. We liked that it was locally owned and they have some small items that are their own take. The burgers were delicious, the fries as well. We LOVED that they offer cheese dip for free, in a serve yourself pump, no upcharge. Let me repeat that - NO UPCHARGE FOR CHEESE DIP :) They also had funnel fries when we were there. I understand that they don't have them all the time. If they have them when you go, splurge on them. Cool concept and tasty! Service was average, but this is a walk up to the counter order and pick up place. I wasn't expecting much more. We did ask questions and the employee helped and answered them all. read more

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Mad Cow was an incredible experience! The New American cuisine was imaginative and tasty and the burgers were juicy and superb. Warm ambiance and kind people only made me love it all! read more

The service was impeccable. The food was delicious. The next time I am in town visiting the VA it will be a no brainer to support this OUT F'n standing VETERAN OWNED business. Thank you for your service and your hospitality!! read more

Burgers are very tasty. If I were to compare the it would be to 5 guys but mad cow is more affordable. Highly recommend trying the mad cow sauce with the fry's. read more

Needed a place to eat while in town for the weekend. Found Mad Cow on here and decided to try it out. So glad we did! Burgers were big and perfectly cooked. My kids enjoyed the chicken strips which were a good serving for a kids meal. Just a better idea of this place, think five guys but better and not as expensive. You definitely need to try this place. read more

Amazing burgers!!! If you get a chance get I'm there and try the food. It's crazy amounts of delicious!!

Just yummmm. Fresh. Homemade messy burgers & amazing fries. I have to travel 1.5 hrs to get it but everytime we're visiting or there for appointments this is 1000000% a go to food spot read more

Looking for a great burger and fries joint? The Mad Cow is where to head! Grilled to order burgers here are sure to satisfy your hunger! Combo pricing with drink and fries for around $10 is a good deal. This is similar to. Five Guys, but tastier and more reasonable. Support these local owned restaurants! read more

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If I could give it 0 stars I would. The owner is an ass. 10/10 wouldn't recommend this place just based on how he treats customers. The food could be great but he was so rude as I attempted to order my children food we left. First and last time to walk in this place. read more

Mad Cow - Mad Cow. Mad Owner. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Super tasty! I got my burger lettuce wrapped and it was the perfect balance for my meal.

We ate here on back to back days. An amazing fast casual burger. Fries are really good and the portions were ridiculously large. If possible, it's easier when you order your food ahead of time. read more

the funnel cake fries were worth five stars themselves. This is my new favorite place, great amount of serving for the price and everything tasted really good! read more

Honestly, this a cool, local better version of Five Guys. They make an excellent burger, tasty fries, and I love the mad cow sauce! All the toppings are included which lets you load up your burger as much as you like. And like Fuddruckers, they have a pump of warm nacho cheese for the fries. Load up the burger, get the mad cow sauce, and check this place out Columbia! read more

Mad Cow - Double Large Bacon Cheese Burger - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Cheap and delicious burgers! What more can you ask for? I heard mad cow is one of the best burger in Colombia and it did not disappoint. They sell simple burger, but the seasoning of the patties makes you wanting more after one burger. Make sure to ask for their house sauce (it has a to mustardy taste, for those that like mustard). read more

Mad Cow - a burger and french fries on a table - New American Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Great burgers and fries at good prices. The restaurant is small, very casual. We will definitely go there again.

Burgers were great and the were hot and crispy and very tasty. Restaurant was clean and comfortable.Staff was very pleasant.

They claim to have the best burgers in town. I can't prove them wrong! Strange name great burger they have counter service done well. Extremely friendly! read more

Burger was great. Little on the spendy side, but It filled me up, was tasty, fresh, and hot! Lots of complaints about customer service, not overly friendly but got the job done. The facility was clean enough, but it could use some touch-ups to look top-notch. I love a good burger and would probably return when the craving hits. Definitely worth a try. read more

The food was really good, even though it was a little pricey. The service was good, the man at the register was very polite. It was a good atmosphere and they have great fries! The mad cow sauce that they advertise is very mustardy. All in all, I definitely recommend this place! read more

The burgers and fries tasted fresh. The prices were reasonable and there was no extra cost for veggies and other toppings. We got the small fry and that was more than enough for 2 people. The free cheese sauce for the fries was great. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. The store was clean even though it had more of a dive vibe to it. read more

Good cheeseburgers and fries. I had the Philly which was very good as week. Less expensive than Five Guys and with better fries.