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Original Hamburger Works

3.9 (522 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Bars, Sandwiches
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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ORIGINAL HAMBURGER WORKS ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Charles R.

The literal down town version of the infamously amazing "Chuck Box" out in Tempe. The atmosphere was amazing the bar seating was great as well. You don't get the same smoked out feeling you get at the chuck box or yelling at the cook your order. But where it makes up is you are in cooled ac the condiments were the right temp and tomatoes were actually cold. The pricing is very similar and if you are craving a burger this is definitely a place you should stop by especially if you are an avid chuck box goer (the owner of the Chuck owns this establishment as well)

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Claire C.

My husband likes their burgers so he took me here and it's actually amazing. The patty had a little charred flavor, but not burned. The bun was soft, and you can add whatever topping you like. We also got the waffle fries and jalapeño popper, they were so good, crispy on the outside, and the jalapeño had a little spicy kick with melt cheese. I also liked the decoration in this restaurant, country style and old school.

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Nicole B.

Any classic, hamburger loving person should come here. I've been wanting to try it for ages, and the food and vibes just bring me back to a feeling of when I was growing up. Simple ingredients and straight forward, tasty food. They even have a salad bar for your toppings! That made me so happy. I got the Border Burger that comes with jalapeño cheese and a grilled green chile. We also split onion rings and fries. Both were delicious. All in all with 2 burgers, 2 drinks, 2 sides, taxes and tips we spent about $20 per person. In this economy, I think that's real decent especially when the food is this good.

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Anabel H.

It has been a while since I've been here and unfortunately it was not a good experience this time. Everything was cold, the burger bun was hard and fries were cold. The burger was still perfectly edible but definitely will not be back for another visit. The wings were crispy, they were lukewarm and perhaps a little too fatty. Overall, it filled my craving for burger and wings. There is plenty of tables in the main dining area and also have a bar on the other side where you can also seat and enjoy your food.

Rick G.

I take positive restaurant reviews with a grain of salt, sometimes with a grain of pepper. With Google's 4.6 and Yelp's 3.9 I thought how in the world can a burger joint get that high. And, back in August of '23, Ms. Fontanez of the AZ Central had The Original Hamburger Works as one the Vally's top burger joint. Well, we finally decided to find out what the hoopla was all about. The hoopla was right on target! No other burger joint over the last decade preps up their ingredients like The Original Hamburger Works! First off the grilled/roasted green chile (a whole one) are perfectly done, tasty and tender! The mushrooms are fresh, tender and perfectly sautéed. The extraordinary bacon is slightly crisp and perfectly tasty. Their sautéed onions were fresh and delectable. The cheese was grilling on the burger just right. And last but not least, the half-pound of beef burger patty is perfectly char grilled over aromatic and tasty mesquite, not overdone, not underdone, and extremely tender - almost to the point of not needing any accoutrements (lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapeños, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, sliced jalapeños, relish or any of their other fresh goodies at the self-serve toppings bar. We can't wait to go back and try their waffle or chili cheese fries, fish & chips, waffle fries, zucchini, jalapeño poppers, wings, Border Burger, Fish & Chips, Fiesta Burger, BBQ and Hot & Spicy chicken and more. If you're in the market for a juicy, tasty, good old fashioned, terrific, char broiled, fantastic piece of meat on your bun with the best and most fresh toppings and more than fantastico sides... this is the place for you. It's ours!

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Timothy H.

My wife and I like a good burger and saw a reel on Facebook for The Original Hamburger Works so decided to head down there to try it out. The inside of the restaurant is pretty cool with lots of old signs on the walls for decoration. The menu is pretty straight forward. I had the great big one and my wife had the big one. We both ordered fries and a soda. The food was very good, I liked the fixings bar as I'm picky about how my burger is constructed. The fries were hot and cooked perfectly. The only draw back was 40.00 for two burgers and fries and two sodas. But otherwise we enjoyed our experience and we will return.

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Brad W.

The burger and fries combo was $12, plus $4 for drink, so it didn't feel like a deal if you added non water. The burger was cooked perfectly well done for me and they used round bacon. Everything on the fixings bar was fine, but just the basics were there. Felt unnecessary actually. Still, glad to have finally tried the place.

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Seth R.

Love this place for a good grilled tasting burger. The place inside is big, has a bar, a few tvs playing sports, plenty of seating, and has old school car stuff as decor around the place. Had a salad bar for all your toppings, the burgers come plain so you can add what you want. The service is quick and has a friendly vibe.

Katalina I.

Great burger spot! New to the area so we wanted to checkout a good local spot instead of a chain burger spot. Huge dining area and the restaurant also has a bar. You pay when you order then wait for your name to be called once your food is ready. They have a condiment bar where you prep the toppings you want on your burgers, there's a large selection. There were a lot of people which felt like a good sign, but the service was also quick and easy so we didn't have to wait long for our food. Overall the burgers were really good. You can pick between a 1/2 pound or 1/3 pound burger. They have tons of options on the menu and also sell chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fish and chips and fish sandwiches. The bacon cheeseburger was awesome as the patty was well cooked and seasoned and the bacon was crispy and tasty. The border burger was great too. Tasted home made. The green chiles were big and we wish they had been cut up but very tasty burger. The fries were nice and crispy and well seasoned. The onion rings were okay too, we could tell they got a little cold or that the oil was old so they tasted a bit off but we did go an hour before closing so we think they will be better next time when we go earlier. Overall very happy with finding this new spot for us to get local and homemade burgers. Would definitely recommend and plan to come back!

Burnt
Diana B.

Hamburger burnt. Ranch dressing was sour. Not enough room to park, people park in handicap with no plaque or license. Ask before using card if there is a charge., they charge for using card.This is a bar atmosphere, serving alcohol. Place is not for kids, & people smoke outside

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V W.

Amazing portions and smoky flavor. Definitely a local favorite - everyone I saw was a collar worker and the condiments are all self serve which is nice.

Angelq K.

This is one of our favorite burger places in Arizona having been here A LOT yet never a review. Here are a few reasons why we come back again and again and again. The menu provides more than adequate options for those who are a little finicky. Burgers, chicken options, several restaurant-popular sides, etc. Burger weights are either 1/4 lb, 1/3 lb, 1/2 lb or the full pounder. How they cook the food is key. They don't use a flattop instead, it's basically BBQ'd using select wood as a heat source. The taste from a well used and seasoned 'pit' (if you will) cannot be described nor replicated so the word "Original" is just that! Remember the failed business Fudruckers where they had a dress-your-own food bar? They have a successful concept with abundant options so you can do whatever you want with dressing your food. Did I mention you have 3 bun options? Onion rings are the BOMB! Crispy on the outside just right I'm on the inside. Fries were buenos too! This place is huge once inside with a lot of seating, atmosphere is fun and creative. It's a win win so come and enjoy! Burp...!!

Barb G.

Came with work team for lunch and meeting. This was my second time here and the first for others. I had the big one with Cheddar and made it my own with the condiment bar...my burger was cooked a tad under so next time will ask for medium well. I don't like pink meat! I also got onion rings and zucchini, both which are perfection! Others got salads, burgers and everyone was sold on the zucchini! Great experience overall!!!

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Love this place it's basically you order the type of meat you want on your burger and it you can put as much as lettuce pickles onions etc

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The food was amazing . The meat has a fresh taste and the service was really good. Definitely coming more often!

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Good burgers....no need for cheese or bacon the fries or ok...i couldn't tell you about anything else...all i get is the burgers

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Good burgers. Great place for a good old fashion hamburger, fries and a beer.

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Nice little spot to grab a burger or spicy chicken sandwich. Get there early for lunch though because the lines can get long.

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Awesome place! Ambience was amazing and so was the food! Will definitely be coming back!

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Thee best!! Soooo good bartenders and workers are so great! Awesome atmosphere! Def.a+++

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Really good. The amount of food is huge. But the workers are really annoying. All in all good.

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Best Burger for the best price in town hands down! I eat here once a week. Cool sports bar attached with TVs everywhere. Love it!

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Great hamburger! The place is definitely one of a kind. My family loved their food and the setting was authentic.

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The BORDER burger is delish! Onion rings are fantastic. The cookies, though they look bad, are very good! The service is good too.

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