It's so hard to find a vegan burger that really makes me not miss my meat eating days, but this one was amazing!! They offer beyond burgers, but it seems like their in-house burger is their own recipe. It's really good and doesn't have the "beyond" aftertaste. The onion rings and shake were also really good. The guy working there was really nice and cooked my order fresh. I never realized this place was in Whole Foods either. But it's a great space. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the price is a little ridiculous. My meal was pretty small and it was $30! Burger, side, and shake usually costs $10-15 at non vegan spots and you'd get a bigger side and not a kid size shake.....sometimes being vegan is tough but I still wouldn't change it haha. I probably won't come back because it wasn't worth the price as tasty as the meal was! read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Review by @SoldByMarvin.com Stopped by Next Level Burger inside the flagship Whole Foods and tried the Chik'n Bacon Ranch Burger with a side of onion rings -- and I've got to say, this spot lives up to its name in terms of freshness and plant-based creativity. The burger had great balance: crispy "chik'n" patty, smoky vegan bacon, and that creamy ranch sauce that tied everything together. The toppings were fresh, the bun held up well, and the flavors felt satisfying without being greasy or heavy. You can tell they put care into presentation and texture, which goes a long way when you're eating plant-based. The onion rings were a real highlight -- golden, crunchy, and perfectly seasoned. They came out hot and didn't have that oily aftertaste you get from some fryers. The pricing leans a little high for counter-style service inside a grocery store, and the seating area doesn't exactly scream "restaurant vibe." Since it's in the middle of Whole Foods so you'll have to catch a seat near the entrance or outside. But the staff was friendly especially Mr Curry , the food came out quick, and it's a solid win for anyone craving a hearty vegan meal in central Austin. Would definitely go back when I'm in Whole Foods and want something indulgent but still plant-based. read more

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Peach shake, black bean burger on gf bun and sweet potato fries. So yummy! Sometimes it's hard to find vegan and gf--thank you Next Level!

I ordered delivery from uber eats and the burgers came in flimsy paper wrap, instead of proper boxes, and the bag wasn't sealed, everything arrived open and exposed. Tiny and expensive for what you get, and the amount of salt was overwhelming. The burger itself was nothing special: small, poorly balanced flavors, and completely ruined by how oversalted it was. Definitely not worth the price. And even if it was cheaper, it would still be a bad experience tbh. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I just had the best chicken burger in this moment. It was made with the freshest ingredients that I ever had on a burger. So good. I'm surprised by how impressed I am over this place. I just found my secret spot. read more

Ok so glad to get dinny from all vegan place in Austin! Appreciated ordering on kiosk, sometimes a bitch feels mute. Whole Foods had plenty of seating to eat it at. Got the hickory hunny chicken bucket. Tendies were good, what you would expect ... did like the sauce on them for sure! Fries were kinda mid but the ranch was bomb so they were pretty much just my sauce vehicle anyways. Coleslaw was pretty mid but nice that it came with the meal. For like $16.5ish before tip, it was good--needed a solid meal and it delivered. Love the veg representation. Whole Foods is a good vibe. can't complain read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Hickory hunny Crispy Chik'n Tenders* bucket - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is an all-vegan restaurant. My family was vegan, except for me my mom and my gramma. The vegan burger was different. I'm not used to to having burgers taste like that, so it wasn't too good and I only ate half. The ice cream was the same. It was part soy milk and part coconut milk. I also only ate half. The rest of my family finished the rest of it. Everyone liked it except me, so that gives it a star. Anyways, not the best experience. read more

Located inside a Whole Foods, I was craving a burger and decided to give this one a try. I ordered the buffalo chikn sandwich, and it was just okay--I wished the patty had been crispier. For the size, the price of the burger felt a bit steep. read more

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Service at the counter was great. Didn't order using the kiosks because I didn't know how to use the BOGO from the app. They asked for my number and as soon as they were finishing up packing my order, I received a text to my phone. I ordered the limited edition burger with a side of onion rings (forgetting that they come on the burger as well). I really liked the onion rings! They were slightly on the oily side but they were really crunchy when I got them. There was the option to either order 6 onion rings or 10. I also picked the chipotle mayo as a side for that which I think came without extra charge. The burger...well, my advice would be to start on the end/side with the onion rings or the burger will lose its shape towards the middle of your eating. The patty was pretty bland with most of the flavor coming from their mayo and onion ring toppings. I would love to try their other flavors-- since this is a limited edition burger I don't think it's super indicative of their other flavors. Since this is located inside the Whole Foods, there were plenty of seating options! read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Onion Rings* - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Inside of Whole Foods! Burgers are pricey at $11+ for the most part, but good. Tried the SoCal burger which has an interesting quinoa patty that is a bit crumbly. I will say I've learned I'm not a huge fan of tempeh bacon as a sub for bacon. I may go for more of the impossible patties next time. Whole Foods parking lot available for parking. It gets crowded but there's an overflow parking garage. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - SoCal Burger* - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pricey but delicious. I had the chickn burger with guacamole added and it was phenomenal. I also had the loaded fries but that was too much. It was good but just a bit too much. Will be back! read more

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When Next Level Burger opened up in Concord, I remember being distinctly unimpressed. That memory stayed with me, keeping me away, but now I regret that time apart because the Austin location is a whole different story. Located conveniently inside the North Lamar Whole Foods, you have the luxury of abundant, free, covered parking, and can get all your healthy groceries while you're there. I like to think of it as an incentive for the effort. Head down to the front of the store, by the salad bars, Amazon return center, and Juiceland outpost. What makes this place special is the people. I've never had such patient, friendly, and kind service even when the app is bugging out and no one can make it work. They will find a way to make it right. I'd wait any amount of time to get my hands on these amazing sandwiches, especially the crispy chicken! I know it's a burger place, but trust me, you NEED the crispy chicken. It's immaculately fried, resoundingly crunchy, comes on a soft and buttery bun, and has genuinely fresh, crisp veggies on top. It's just perfection. The onion rings also deserve a shout-out. Again, flawless crispy finish, and the onions are tender, so they don't end up pulling out of the batter like gross oniony worms. Get the chipotle mayo and dip to your heart's content. Yes, everything is vegan. No, it doesn't taste like it. Yes, you want to find out for yourself. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

So delicious!!!! Conveniently located inside Whole Foods. They also have an app reward program and you can get freebies! Everything was great and entirely vegan. I had the SoCal burger and sweet potato fries-it's really a hard choice on the menu. I think I made a great choice and even after eating every bite, didn't feel as heavy as most fast food places. My husband (non veg) also really enjoyed his classic cheeseburger and tots. Already planning to come back asap! read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Small Sweet Potato Fries* - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I didn't realize this was inside Whole Foods but the directions led me there and a worker told me where to go. Delicious food, would love to go Back and try more options. No Indoor seating that I could see so I sat outside where there were tables. Plenty of parking in WF lot read more

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I'm actually thinking this deserves 3.5 stars. But since that isn't an option I'll go 3. The location is inside the Whole Foods and it's not much to look at. You get your food, and take it to go or eat at a Whole Foods table inside or out. They're renting space inside the market so it's kind of weirdly situated in a corner. We found the clerk to be knowledgeable and helpful. And she was patient as we decided. I had read about this concept shortly after it opened and was excited to try it. And since we were in austin, I convinced the family to give it a go - and we could pickup some things at Whole Foods while we were there. I am not vegan, but do consider myself vegetarian, with a little fish here and there. But I'm happy to eat vegan - and when an opportunity to eat some good and perhaps unique vegan food presents itself, I'll try it! We had the housemade mushroom patty and as others said, it was crumbly and did tend to fall apart. But my wife was more meticulous with how she held the bun and hers did not break that way. So at least in part, there is a technique to handling it. The burgers were good and lived up to my expectations. We also had a hot chicken special that was pretty nice. Sweet potato fries with the special sauce rounded out the meal. Is it healthy? Well, no. But you could say that it's better for all of us in a more abstract way. Is it good? Yes Would I go back if there was one close to me? Yes Is it pricey? Yes. But then so are the higher end burger joints. This is on a par with them. read more

Food was just ok. I think my expectations were too high. The Signature burger's quinoa and mushroom patty completely crumbled. The best part of the Gobbler Burger was the dressing--loved it. However, the patty didn't have much flavor. The fries had a really clean pleasant flavor. I ordered 3rd patty delivery, I can't review the service or setting. read more

Absolutely loved this place !!! customer service was on point, very kind and respectful. food was extremely good if ur vegan and in the austin area u have to try. 10/10 read more

Next Level Burger Austin - onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered from the touch screens on the side of the counter which was easy. The food came out pretty quick and accurate. The employees were friendly and helpful. I'd give it a higher rating if it wasn't so expensive for what it is. It's good but nothing special, kind of reminds me of freezer vegan food. Also the ranch and special sauce was an extra charge but it wasn't great. Nice to see an accessible all vegan option anyways! read more

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I walked away from eating here so conflicted. I'm visiting from out of state,staying with family that lives in Pflugerville. My brother who works in Austin has been excited for me to visit because I went plant based a few months ago and he has been raving that Austin has so many wonderful options for this lifestyle. After spending the morning and most of the day exploring Austin I was beyond excited to go eat at Next Level Burger. I had spent a few days before looking up a place to indulge because I do cook predominantly at home. Every single item sounded amazing and rich! The prices were extremely reasonable. I was in love with the fact that they use coconut to make their ice cream, I couldn't wait! The location! Great location, inside a Whole Foods along with 2 or 3 other for choices(ideal for the whole family, even if not all are plant based/ vegan/vegetarian). Whole Foods itself had a great variety of food choices so there is no need to fret about everyone finding something to eat. My husband walked the aisles to find something for him as i looked over the menu. Customer Service This is where I reduce my stars. I went 16MAR22 at around 1500. Both kiosks were being used to order from. I noticed there was a lady who had just got done taking an order, she hadn't been there for at least 10 minutes when I first arrived(I imagine that that was due to it being busy/ her having to fulfill orders). I had my nephew by my side and had my husband on my phone and I told him to hold while I ask questions and order before I walked up to the counter. The conversion went like this Me: Hello, I'm able to order with you correct? I ask because I see the kiosks but I just want to make sure Cashier: Well yeah(looks at the register) Either way its going to be a while. Are you ready to order Me: Yes Cashier: You do know that this is a vegetarian place do you? Me: Yes, I know I read your menu Cashier: ok I proceed to order and I asked two questions, after the first question the cashier verbalizes annoyed and exasperated "Do you need more time to look over the menu and order?" I was so surprised at the response and tone that I rushed to order JUST to not interact with this woman any more. She let's me know when to insert my card and before I insert my card she starts to walk away and verbalizes "it'll be a while before your food is ready". Doesn't offer me a receipt, just walks away. At this point my husband had walked over to me and was angry, he had heard the entire interaction via the phone and asked me why I even went through with ordering at this establishment after hearing how rude the employee spoke to me. I told him it was purely out of hunger and the location at this point. *The cherry on top!* When my order was ready I asked her if I could have a fork She replies "Why do you need a fork?" Annoyed with her response I calmly asked"Do you have utensils here or not ma'am? " She then turns and walks 2 steps to get me a fork and puts it in my bag. I truly felt like an annoyance to this woman, so much that I walked away irritated. The reason I wrote at the beginning of this review that I left conflicted was because the food was amazing. I come from hospitality and food service. I know how to treat my guests and ensure each interaction and experience be a positive one. With these past two years I understand the stress that many businesses have gone through just to stay open. That's why I truly love supporting small businesses and growing establishments and believe leaving honest reviews and experiences like this are important. I ordered so hurriedly that I didn't even order the shake or sides I wanted. I told him my husband that I might consider coming back, if we pass by Austin again but this experience was not great solely due to the customer service I received. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - the inside of a restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I was craving vegan fries with all the cool toppings. This location is inside a Whole Foods, so it's perfect for grabbing a kombucha along with your order, and heading out to eat your meal at the top patio. I got the BeerChz Style Fries which were sub-par. There was not a lot of flavor, and a lot of caramelized onion, which isn't bad, but just didn't add to to the lack of flavor already present. Still, giving four stars because whenever vegan stuff is around, I'm happy! read more

Next Level Burger Austin - BeerChz Style Fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not worth it! Walk the other way. Bun falls apart, over priced. Avocados didn't look fresh. My burger was $15. I wish I could take it back. You can make a better burger at home. HOW are these guys in business????? read more

Sweet potato fries and shake were fantastic and five stars. Burger was good. Without the 10 dollar off deal on the app the meal is severely overpriced. For three items the total would be nearly 30 bucks. For the regular milkshake I'd say the normal price is worth it, other items are a bit too high read more

They just keep on getting better! I've going there occasionally over the past five years. I'm glad they are still there at Whole Foods after the pandemic. Their "classic" burgers on the menu is still as good as it has been. Recently, I've tried their new additions "Pub" burgers section and they're pretty impressive. For those who are meat eaters trying to do more plant-based food, this is the place to go. read more

Tried another burger there yesterday, the Beyond Fire burger minus the bacon/lettuce/tomato/pickle (yes I'm picky). Added in jalepenos. It was divine! Better than the ghost pepper popper burger there, which I really enjoyed last time. The service is super friendly and kind. Wish there were better seating options (it's in Whole Foods so you have that atmosphere). I really wish they would expend to their own space and have better seating. All in all, the delicious burgers keep us coming back. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Beyond Fire Burger with added jalepenos - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall, a very tasty vegan burger option. The classic chzburger utilized the beyond burger meat patty and contained contained all the toppings you would expect from a loaded cheeseburger. In the end, I'd put it a slight bit below plow burger - for me plow burger just feels like it has fresher ingredients so it pops a bit more in flavor. The loaded fries were decent - I liked all the toppings on top of them. However, I think crinkle cut fries are probably one of the worst varieties of potato foods (just my personal preference). read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Classic ChzBurger - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The girl who attended me today treated me in a very disrespectful way, because of the way she treated me and looked at me discriminatedly

First, I have to say the customer service of the Next Level team is truly exceptional. This is a company committed to their customers and their food. Like usual, my husband and I were doing our grocery shopping at WF around dinner, and didn't feel like cooking. So we decided to give NLB another shot. This time, I figured the best way to truly experience NLB was through a burger. I opted for a beyond burger with the classic toppings (lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, thousand island and cheese). And I was honestly shocked. It was one of the best burgers I've ever had. One day I'll give the Caesar another shot, but I'm going to have a hard time coming here and not getting a burger. read more

Ordered: -Chicken Bacon Ranch burger -Sweet potato fries -Garlic thyme mayo -Chipotle Mayo Chicken bacon is delicious. Perfectly crisp and bun is tasty too. Melted Gouda was heavenly. Tomato and lettuce taste very fresh. Tempeh Bacon was cooked well and tasted ok but I think I'll order it without next time. I'm not a massive fan of tempeh bacon in general. Sweet potato fries are delish too. Salted just enough but not overly. If you like dipping fries in mayo *try the Garlic Thyme mayo*! V good. I dipped my chicken sandwich in it a little too. read more

I love trying new vegan places and I found this one, decided to give it a try and they did not disappoint! I ordered the classic burger beefy style , since I heard mixed reviews on the quinoa patty and it was delicious!! Everything was on point and the service was fairly quick as well! I will definitely be coming back here :) read more

Not sure why there are comments about the food being just "OK" because this is the best damn plant-based burger I've ever had! (Will have to try Vegan Nom again and compare!) Was enjoyed so thoroughly there was no chance for pics to be taken. Love love love that more vegetarian and even vegan options are becoming more and more accessible! Finally tried Next Level burger because they were offering a BOGO burger deal on Uber. Sure it's a little pricey but it is vegan food, and with these app deals it's an extra good value. That being said since we ordered delivery can't speak for the ambiance of this place but the menu/selection (and also the packaging/orange color palette) really reminds me of a vegan Whataburger...heck yeah, yum!! I got a *vegetarian* *bacon* *gouda* cheeseburger on a PRETZEL bun, even (total junk food heaven for me) and while I have yet to find a vegetarian bacon as chewy and savory as the real thing I would order this again and again. After I took my first bite I was like, wait, is this a real beef burger?? I didn't even reach for bbq sauce as I always do with a good burger since it was flavorful enough on its own. The patty was thin and crispy like a well-done patty, tasted like the real thing! I love that they have so many side options too, fries (chunkier steak fry style), sweet potato fries (thin crinkle style), tater tots, onion rings... something for every junk food mood, hard to pick just one. The sides were a little soggy by the time they arrived to us, but they had to travel far to us so that was/is to be expected. That being said the burgers were still hot and amazing! Every bit worth the wait. We were both blown away with how convincing and overall satisfying they were. No weird plant-based beef burps after eating it either (if you vegetarians get at all what I'm referring to!) which is just another reason it's worth raving over. I do agree with a comment I saw about the cookies and cream milkshake (not a big milkshake fan but another BOGO deal so we gave it a try) being a little disappointing in the way that the milkshake seemed watery/thin/not a lot of body to it (coconut base) but it still tasted good and satisfied my sweet craving. Burgers again were absolutely amazing... "Next Level" if you will ;) haha. Look forward to having it again. Next time we'll be sure to try the "chick'n"! read more

Great burgers with many options for any taste palette. Well prepared and delicious Eco-friendly and kind staff

Buyer beware--false advertising. I came across this place and had never heard of it...it advertised "burgers" and I saw the vegan options like beyond burger and black bean burgers and DIDN'T order those. Nowhere in the menu/ordering kiosk or signage did it say everything was vegan, so I thought I was ordering a meat burger...I threw it away and wasted that $10. If you like vegan burgers, fine. Maybe this is your thing. I would like them to label it clearly as such though. read more

If you're vegan, as I am, this place has a lot going for it. Everything is vegan. That being said, the food tastes great BUT.......... the burgers are tiny, and I mean really small! I spent $42 for two tiny burgers, a large order of fries, a medium vanilla shake, and a medium orange cream soda. That's it. We'll go back, one day, but this will not become a place we'll be at on a regular basis, as the price was too high for what we got. At $25, it would be worth it. read more

Super nice employees and thoughtful service, added bonus of being able to support a place with good values that's actually putting money toward good causes. Currently, every NLB location across the country is donating money to a local LGBTQ+ non-profit. I got the avocado cobb salad and thought the vegan bleu cheese dressing was creative. I loved the Cookies n Cream milkshake as well. They actually ended up giving me 2 vouchers for a free milkshake because I had to wait 15-20 minutes for my order (the person before me put in a $700 order and they got super busy) so I'll definitely be going back to redeem those and to try some of their other food options! read more

Next Level Burger Austin - avocado cobb salad with bleu cheese dressing - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had the American chz burger with tempeh bacon and double cheese! With crudity sweet Potatoe fries! Not to mention 1/2 coconut n soy Oreo shake! Oh and customer service from Kristine and Curry was top notch ! read more

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So yummy! Definitely worth a visit. Got the burger with smoked Gouda and chipotle mayo! Delish read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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What I got: the beyond brat with sauerkraut, jalapenos, and mustard Food/Quality: 5/5 I was so surprised how much it tasted like a real brat. Really freaked me out but it was delicious! The bun was toasted, and the brat link was cooked perfectly, and the sauerkraut gave the right amount of acidity. Customer service: 1/5. I ordered on grub hub for pick up and when I tried to get their attention, no one was bothering to pay attention and didn't even look my way when I asked for help. So I just grabbed my bag and no one bothered to even check if I got the right one/if I even bought it. Aslo, it looked like they threw the hot dog together because sauce was all over the container and the sauerkraut looked like someone just threw it on. Ambiance: 4/5 It's not an exact sit down cute restaurant but it is located in whole foods so you'll definitely feel like a boozy, "vegan that is so health conscious". The overall vibe feeds into that mainstream health/environment lover culture which honestly I'm here for Price: 3.5/5 Not bad compared to other paces but honestly if I want this vegan brat again ill just make it myself since this was around 10 dollars for a small brat, and at the market, the beyond bats are around 2-3 dollars a piece. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Beyond brat with sauerkraut. Messy but - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It's a little tricky to find if you aren't a local (heads up, it's located in the Whole Foods) but WOW THE GARDEN DOG IS TO DIE FOR!!! I seriously went in for another to go- everything else on the menu looked amaze too, this place is a must for vegetarians & vegans ‍ read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food has potential but this location and service is horrific. The lady at the counter was impatient, rude and u professional. She didn't want to be bothered doing her actual job and certainly didn't want to answer any questions. My fries were burnt, the cola had melted ice and must've sat out the entire time they were preparing the food. The entire order came out but my chicken sandwich was missing. So when i did get it i was greeted with a "i forgot it here" so it was cold when it was handed to me. Now i had to wait another 10 mins for my chicken sandwich but now my burnt fries were cold. Complete waste of time and horrible food, service. read more

Next Level Burger Austin - Cold burnt fries that didn't fill up the baggie. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

I can't rate the food or service because I did a doordash order. However, The Peanut Butter milkshake was incredibly delicious. I worried it would melt or be sloppy once received but nope, it was insanely delicious, clean cup, and me oh my was it creamy goodness!!!! read more

Next Level Burger Austin - PB cup shake - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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