Last week, my son decided to play the role of a Yelp detective and found a gem for my birthday lunch -- Preston's. Let me tell you, the reviews weren't kidding! This place knows how to make your taste buds do the happy dance. We didn't have to wait long for our food, which was a blessing because I was *hangry*. When the food came out, it was hot, fresh, and basically screamed, "Eat me now!" My son went for the mushroom Swiss burger, which he devoured like he hadn't eaten in weeks. I opted for the classic cheeseburger with fries -- simple, juicy, and absolutely perfect. Oh, and as if one meal wasn't enough, my son also ordered a chicken sandwich. He declared it "the best ever," which is saying something because this kid is a chicken sandwich connoisseur. The television entertainment was the Cartoon Network, which made me know this was a special place. Preston's, you've earned a special place in our hearts (and stomachs). If you're looking for a spot that serves up deliciousness with zero pretension, this is it. Highly recommend -- just don't forget to bring stretchy pants! read more

Preston's - A Burger Joint - Preston's Classic Cheeseburger and fries are the tops in town. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Based on the other reviews, I was expecting something extra special. I did not get that. But I did get very hot, good and fresh food. The burger was good, very fresh bun, fresh ingredients. The fries were pretty ordinary, but crisp and hot. The standout was the biscuits that I ordered to see what they were like. The were unique and very good. They were just a little sweet. Good texture /mouth feel. I wonder if the biscuits would make a good burger bun... maybe too sweet? The place was very clean and inviting. The qr code ordering was handy, but a bit impersonal. The server was nice and did offer to take my order personally. Not sure if I'll come back on my own initiative (not close to my house). But if a friend said let's have lunch there I'd be happy to return. read more

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After reading the reviews we decided to try Preston's for an early dinner. The dining room is basic, no frills with not much lighting - at least at night. Many of the menu items on the board were out of stock including the baked macaroni and cheese. The heat was also not working (the employee who took our order did not tell us beforehand) so we kept our winter coats on during our meal and wondered why they didn't set up a couple of heaters since it was 20 degrees outside. I ordered a Classic Double. It was juicy with thin-sliced onions, pickles, lettuce and plenty of sauce. It also had a buttery flavor. One patty was well done and the other was medium and the flavor was good just not great. My wife ordered the Chicken Sandwich and commented the flavor was unique, but very good. She didn't care for the pickled red cabbage/slaw and removed that. We also ordered fries and they were tasty but barely warm - probably due to the lack of heat. Overall the food was good but I expected a great tasting smashburger given the reviews. read more

Nice little burger spot in Clintonville. When we went, it wasn't packed, so getting a table was quick. You order from a QR menu at the table, which I don't love. Food came average-fast. Get your own fountain drinks. The fries are pretty solid and you get a generous portion. The classic Preston burger is average. Not my favorite, but not "bad"...I love pickles, but I absolutely do not like their house made pickles. I'm not sure what it is - sweet pickles vs my beloved kosher dill? I'm not sure, but I won't get them next time. I'd try it again, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way for it. read more

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I got the single burger and it was delicious. I dream about it all the time and the banana cream pudding is to die for. It is not your typical burger, but it is amazing and delicious and you have to try it! The sauce, the bun the onions!!! Perfection read more

If you're craving a quality burger you need to check out Preston's! The service is speedy quick & it's great for dining in or taking out! The pastrami bacon burger was my favorite and I haven't had anything quite like it! The chicken sandwich is crispy and flavorful, & you can't go wrong with a classic/regular burger either! read more

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We tried Preston's for the first time today. It was excellent! We shared double classic burger--amazing! The house made pickle chips were so fresh and good! Coney dog was great. Pimento cheese hush puppies with spicy sauce wert amazing! Southern style baked mac n cheese--to die for! And lastly the banana pudding with chocolate and Carmel syrup soooo good!! We will definitely be back! read more

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This might be one of my top 5 burger spots in Columbus. They have a small parking lot that's shared with other businesses in the plaza. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. When you go in the menu is on the wall but there's also some on the counter. You basically order and pay first and then they bring out your food. Very good customer service with positive energy. They had good music playing and clean bathrooms. The burger was simple but perfect. From the bun to the sauce to the seasoned patty. I have no complaints and highly recommend. read more

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Take The Trip: Preston's Smash Burgers I've been reading about Preston's for quite a while now. Back when they were just a food truck, people couldn't stop talking about their smash burgers. So when I heard they had finally opened a brick-and-mortar spot, I knew it was time to take the trip and see what all the hype was about. Walking in, the place gives off a low-key vibe. The dining room is painted in a calm blue, with just a couple pieces of artwork on the walls. Nothing flashy or overdone--just an unassuming space where the food takes center stage. The menu? Simple but interesting. You don't have to flip through pages of choices, but what they do offer sounds carefully crafted. My wife went with the Mushroom Sandwich, and Preston's does it a little differently. Instead of a standard mushroom cap, they use lion's mane mushrooms, cut into pieces, battered, fried, and stacked on a brioche bun. It's topped with lemon thyme mayo, pickled red onions, and house-made pickles. On the side, she had shoestring fries--not fresh-cut, but cooked to a golden-yellow crisp. Her verdict? Short and to the point: "It was tasty." As for me, I had been waiting a long time to sink my teeth into one of their burgers. I ordered the Spicy Boi Burger ($13.00) and made it a double patty. This one comes topped with Sambal jam, pimento cheese spread, pickled red onions, and house pickles. Like my wife, I upgraded to fries for $2.00 (if you order them on their own, they're $3.00). The burger did not disappoint. Tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The Sambal jam added a perfect kick, balanced beautifully with the creamy pimento cheese and the tang of the pickles and onions. Everything just worked together. I really enjoyed it. Now, here's where things slipped a little. As good as the food was, it was served in mini food bags--no plates, no wrappers, no real way to eat comfortably. For a dine-in spot, that felt like a miss. On top of that, while they offered beers, the soda fountain was broken. That left me with only water from a dispenser. It was cool but not cold, no ice, and honestly a little underwhelming. Minus points there. So while I would love to hand Preston's a glowing 5-star review, a few small misses brought my score down. The food itself was delicious and absolutely worth the visit--but please, consider offering something to eat off of. A simple fix that would make the dining experience so much better. At the end of the day, Preston's still serves up smash burgers that live up to their reputation. If you're a burger fan, you owe it to yourself to check them out. Just be ready for a little less polish on the dining side. Take the trip--your taste buds will thank you, even if you wish you had a plate. read more

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Scott's service was as good as the burger. Perfect spot for a lunch date on the patio. Will return!!

First time dining. I had heard some reviews on Instagram, so it perked my curiosity about the SpicyBoi burger. Everyone was ranting at how it was the best burger they had ever had. So today, I went out of my way to come check it out. I ordered the Spicy Boi double and an order of fries to go. The spicy boi (sambol jam, pimento cheese, red onion, and house pickle). Before I talk about the food, let me say a little bit about the place. It was busy at lunch time. It's an average size dining room. It looked clean and simple. The vibe was kind of hard to pin down. As for the menu, it was very focused on hamburgers, hotdogs and a few sandwiches. Parking seemed ample. I didn't have any trouble finding a spot. The service was okay. Just what you expect from a burger joint. The order took awhile to be made, which was a little unexpected. Now for the review of the food. The fries were crisp and delicious. The hamburger was cooked well and juicy. But it was more sweet than spicy, which isn't exactly what I was hoping. I also found the double burger to be on the small size. Overall, I'd say it is a good burger but it definitely isn't something I would drive out of my way to get again. read more

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I have an addition to their chicken fingers and buffalo sauce. For a while I was placing an online order weekly and have cut down to twice a month. Overall, the front of the house is friendly and want to make sure everyone is taken care of. On the odd occasion where I've waited for my food due to miscommunication between the kitchen and the front, I've been offered pudding or fries to help smooth things over. It's refreshing to see the employees are empowered to make these types of decisions. The burgers are enjoyable but as I've mentioned, the chicken fingers and buffalo sauce have won my heart (and stomach). Chicken fingers have seasoning and have honey drizzled on them. The buffalo sauce is house-made. It's tart and fiery, but not too fiery. The fries are shoestring style. The chocolate pudding is made from scratch and includes a healthy dose of whipped cream. read more

Decided to retry this place when I noticed they had a brick and mortar. Went in to place my order. It was after the lunch hour so it was about empty. I got the classic option on the menu, just one patty with all the fixings and added a side of cheese fries. I didn't wait long. Maybe 10 ish min? And they brought the order out to me even though it was takeout. The food was okay. Kinda bland despite all the sauces and cheese. Its still a pretty hefty burger though. The fries weren't overly salted which was still good but the cheese hardly added flavor. All of it seemed a bit pricey but it's reasonable for supporting local, especially in the Clintonville area. It was a bit disappointing that it didn't taste as good as last time but I had a couple beers in me back then and maybe anything just about impressed me. Tons of parking here but I'm sure it's pretty busy in the evenings as it's next to a brewery and Condado. read more

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I was nearby. did a quick search to find the best burgers.... Yelp led me to this restaurant. It was easy to find had lots of free parking. We came in around two and it still was fairly busy. I really like the interior Head nice music had a large TV screen playing cartoons. The walls were painted with a steel blue and we're decorated nicely. The tables were modern the entire place. Had a great vibe. Ordering was pretty simple. The guy at the counter was really helpful and describing, but some of the sandwiches were like I chose a mushroom Swiss burger. My mother chose the original cheeseburger. The burgers are smashed, but they're not like super thin. They're still a great amount of meat in them. I didn't feel like I needed to have a double burger. A single was more than enough. The buns were perfect. The burgers were juicy. The toppings could've had a little more mushroom on it , but still quite good. We also got fries. The fries are thin, cut and and have a nice crisp to them without being crunchy. I ordered the cheese fries and let me tell you there's more than enough for two people in those Bottom line I really like this place. I will definitely go back at a place that I would bring people to. It's a sure thing highly recommend it. read more

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I stopped by Preston's one day for lunch and had a great time. It was a late lunch so it wasn't packed inside and I decided to dine in. Their team was friendly and took my order quickly. I tried a double patty cheeseburger and it was super thick! The bun was nice and soft and I liked the crispy fries! read more

Quality food. Well done. You can tell when eating the food that the chef/owner is well experienced. Had to get the chicken sandwich in hopes that it would take me back to the Ambrose & Eve days. Mala Chicken Sandwich + chili cheese fries 9/10 I'll be back to try more! read more

We went to Preston's on a Friday night and my only regret is waiting this long to go. The Mala Chicken Sandwich was juicy, perfectly fried chicken cutlet seasoned to pack a spicy punch. The "mala" twist comes from the numbing heat that's both tingling and addictive, balancing the spiciness with a savory depth that keeps you coming back for bite after bite. The pickles add a refreshing tang, and the slaw adds just the right amount of crunch, making the whole sandwich feel fresh yet indulgent. Then there are the Pimento Pups, little bites of Southern comfort and flavor. The pimento cheese is rich and creamy, with just a hint of sharpness that keeps the dish from being too heavy. Fried to a golden brown, each bite of these Pups is crispy on the outside and melty on the inside--a perfect appetizer or snack. read more

Preston's - A Burger Joint - Mala chicken sandwich and pimento pups - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Literally do not have hamburger patties at a hamburger joint. Ran out of patties. Very disappointing. Will not drive 20 minutes ever again to try it. Parking sucked. Douche in a Tesla straddling both the HC spots while on his phone waiting for what must have been his chicken sandwich take out. Pass. Woman serving the bad news seemed very pleasant. read more

Preston's is top burger joints in town. The burgers are juicy and well favored. I got the mushroom and Swiss single burger with a side of their comeback sauce. Comeback sauce is interesting has little bit of lemon zest which gives it a fresh taste. The fries are amazing very similar to McDonalds fries. I also tried the Honey chicken sandwich which was okay, nothing fancy or stands out to me about it. The chicken should probably be brined for it to be more flavorful. The coleslaw is vinegar based and little too vinegary for my liking. Service was decent. Ambiance is casual. They don't have a full bar but they offer some drafts and some canned beer. Overall definitely will comeback for the burgers and skip the chicken sandwich read more

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When looking for a good burger in Columbus Prestons came up almost everytime. I decided to add it to my dinner plans. When I arrived the space was smaller than expected but felt perfect. We grabbed a table and ordered with the QR code for ease. Then we decided to move outside so I went to the register and let the female know we had moved and added some max and cheese. She was very friendly and helpful. She explained the Mac and cheese might be out a few minutes after but would follow quickly after the burgers. The food arrive hot and came out quick considering it was pretty much a full house. We ordered the pastrami bacon double which had the perfect smash burger crispiness and paired well with the bacon and sauce. We also ordered the spicy boi chicken sandwich, which was very crispy, juicy, and had a generous amount of pimento cheese on top. Then came the Mac and cheese which was cheesy, hot, and a good texture. The noodles weren't over cooked and it all worked. My only complaint was it lacked a little salt. But I added a packet mixed it and it went over the top. The fries were standard as expected. Hot, crispy, and enjoyable. Nothing crazy but fresh which is important. Oh and the hot dog. She's a THICK one for sure. At least 1/4 pounder. Not those skimp Oscar Mayer wienies. Over all great customer service, hot and fresh food, and a nice space!! Would absolutely return! read more

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It's rare to find gluten free chicken tenders. Full stop. It's even rarer to find ones that are good. Preston's delivers not just the best gluten-free tenders I've ever had--cooked in dedicated fryers, no less--but quite possibly the best chicken tenders I've had the privilege of tasting, even prior to my Celiac diagnosis. The seasoning, the crunch, the moistness of the chicken... it's all there, and for $12.99 for 8 (substantially-sized) pieces. And? My pickup has order was ready in 15 minutes on a Saturday night. I don't think you can go up from here; Preston's has set me up for thorough disappointment from all other chicken tenders. Do yourself favor and try this gem of a restaurant if you're in the area. read more

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I had the crispy mushroom sandwich today. This is the first time I have ever heard of a Lions Mane Mushroom. The mushroom was battered and fried with a lemon thyme mayo, red onion, house pickles, vinegar slaw for $13. I also had Fries for $3. The fries were thin and crispy. They give you a hefty portion of fries. A few of mine were a little over done but overall good. The sandwich was good. It was a very thick mushroom. It had the texture of chicken. Apparently this mushroom is used as a meat substitute for vegans and vegetarians. It did in fact look like chicken meat. Service was ordering at the counter. The ambiance was nothing special. It was very plain and generic other than a mural on one wall. The soda machine was broken so the only drinks that were offered were alcohol, bottled water and bottled rootbeer so we brought in our water cups from our car. Overall the food was good. read more

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Took out family here on Friday evening. Found this place on Yelp. The reviews didn't lie, the food was great! Didn't wait long before the food came out, hot & fresh! My husband had the mushroom Swiss burger, my son had a plain cheeseburger and I had the classic burger on GLUTEN FREE BUN! (This is huge for me, as not many restaurants have GF buns). My daughter had chicken tenders, which were excellent! While we dined we enjoyed a Halloween movie on TV and got a kick out of the staff dressed up as minions for Halloween.. Once again, as Gluten Intolerant, I was thrilled to see so many things on the menu could be made Gluten free and would even be prepared separately! Highly recommend! read more

Preston's - A Burger Joint - Items that can be made Gluten Free and prepared in separately. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good enough food & service but there are a lot of expensive hamburger choices these days. Nothing really differentiates this spot.

First I'll say that eating Gluten Free is absolutely the easiest here - both when ordering online, and in person. It's absolutely delicious, safe, and accommodating. That said - actually EATING there is a weird experience. It's...a cheap experience. Like their plasticware. It bothers me to no end when places have really hot (it's delicious, I swear, so so good!)....fried food....and the cheapest, thinnest, crappiest plasticware. My fork was so cheap and the chicken fingers were so hot that they actually MELTED the plastic knife, deformed the fork. Get your asbestos fingers ready, everyone - you're going to have to go in without the use of utensils. I understand they came into this space (during the pandemic) from the North Market and had big plans to turn it into more. It just seems like they've never done anything more and it's been years. We were in the other night and agreed: it looks like they picked up heir North Market location (grab the drinks cooler, the water cups, bucket of plastic ware) and dumped it out near the tables. They built a bar but it looks....unfinished. It's like they got it ready to open and then didn't do much more. It's a burger joint that has fancy soap in the bathroom, but plastic forks that will melt in the food, and you have to eat it all out of a box or a paper-wrap. TLDR: The inside seems a bit forgotten, but the food is unforgettable. read more

Food was good but just a burger joint. The guy bringing orders out was great he was friendly and was always busy but the girl at the register was not very friendly or helpful. The restaurant looked clean but nothing stands out for us. They only serve IPA beer so that was a no for us. read more

Granted that my wife and I visited on a Saturday night, but appeared that pick orders were filled before those who were eating in. After a 35 minute wait I expected that each of our burger orders would be hot, they were not... warm yes, hot, not hardly. Preston's had also ran out of a few of the sauces offered. All of the staff seemed positive , but the food did not meet the expectation. read more

It's good. Sit and drink at combustion, and get a burger from Preston's next door. Apparently this review isn't long enough, but I would say if you are looking for a good burger, look no further. read more

Super surprised by how tender and flavorful the chicken sandwich was. I got the spicy boi. Wish I could have ate a burger as well but my fat body could not afford the calories. Next time I'm gonna get the pastrami burger! read more

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This was my second time visiting Preston's. The first time was at the North Market. This place serves a decent burger and fries. The prices are a bit high, but if you don't mind that this might be the place for you. My classic burger was decent. It gets the job done. There's just not anything to write home about. The fries are also decent. I can see myself visiting again, but I would probably try another menu item. The chicken sounds interesting, so I would probably get that. The customer service was solid here as well. Classic Burger 1-5=3. Fries 1-5=3. Customer Service 1-5=4. read more

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Had HIGH HOPES for lunch today at Preston's -A Burger Joint in Clintonville. (Saturday, April 12, 2025) after seeing their ads on Facebook is the best burger in town, number one burger in Columbus. *And this is as someone who has eaten at the rusty bucket in Clintonville, dozens of times over 5 years and always gets the hamburger which is world class. And I love Culver's Butter Burger with Swiss, Mushrooms & Onions. I got the mushroom Swiss burger, single patty. They show two patties in all they're their ads. Are you have to buy the extra patty for but basically the meat was lukewarm. The bun was cold. They forgot to put the Swiss cheese on & it had ONE piece of mushroom. I LITERALLY TOOK THE BURGER APART, LOOKING FOR THE CHEESE AND LOOKING FOR THE MUSHROOMS. The person I was with got the regular burger with just American cheese and ketchup and couldn't even finish it. We also got the mac & cheese, which was inedible. It came in a 10 and was basically a reheatable or heated item premade. I don't know. I'm not a big fan of mac & cheese but the person I was with loves it and only took two bites. Overall, it was terrible. The whole experience made you think that the food was pre-kind of premade which just stuff was heated up and added to it . We both took an antacids we left. The lady who brought us our food was not friendly at all. The bill was $37 for two people, tax and tip and the food look nothing like the pictures and I would not go back for a free meal. read more

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First time at Preston's. While I enjoyed it, I didn't love it. They do have a cute patio area and the staff was friendly. I had the mushroom Swiss burger and it was good. Unfortunately there was not a lot of "mushroom Swiss" taste but the burger itself was tasty. My husband had the cheeseburger and fries. Again, good but pretty much like Shake Shack (which I like). The fries were good and I appreciate the option of serval sauces to dip your fries. They offer free water cups and water station. I like this feature. They also have a pretty decent selection of beer. read more

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3.5 stars. It was ok. It was jammed packed on a Friday evening which is usually a good sign for me because it means my food is coming out hot. My food was lukewarm. Thank goodness we finally snagged a table because if we'd taken it home it would have been frigid. It was about a 30 minute wait between ordering and getting food, which is fine. It was busy and I understand that. I don't understand that wait and cold food. ‍ Twice while we were there they paused orders so the kitchen could catch up. I got the spicy boi, husband got the classic, and my kid got the chicken tenders. We all got fries and man would they have been delicious hot. The staff was super friendly and communicative about the back up in the kitchen, and offered lots of options for the wait--like you can order and they'll bring your food to the nearby brewery, or they'll pack it up to go and you can take it or eat there if you snag a table. And the service staff were quick to clean a table as soon as it cleared. That was nice. The food was just ok for me. I'll give it another chance to blow me away. Ordering was closed again as we were leaving or we would have taken the banana and the chocolate puddings home to go. Kinda bummed I missed out on trying them. read more

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Fire! Has to be my favorite burger place that the moment and sauces they give you on the side definitely compliment the burgers nicely, will back forsure read more

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Best burger I've had in awhile. Smashed burger goodness! I've never dined in. Only Door Dash or take out. I've only ordered a double Mushroom Swiss but it's remarkable with the garlic aioli with lettuce and thinly sliced onions and pickles. Fries come with this green goddess sauce that's like an herby ranch. So yummy! Good price point for a burger and fries under $15. Might be my new fave burger in Columbus! read more

Preston's - A Burger Joint - Mushroom and Swiss Burger + Fries - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The place is a bit small but they are efficient. You can order and pay using a QR code at your table which is pretty good. The burger itself was very good and did not take too long to get. All in all worth a stop. read more

I was excited to learn Preston's was coming to Clintonville. I placed a carryout order using their website. The site was easy to use. The food was ready to go when I arrived. For myself, I went with an order of chicken tenders and fries. I ordered the pastrami bacon cheeseburger for my dad, along with fries. The tenders were crispy and the coating had great flavor. I also liked the barbaque sauce. The fries also were good. My dad enjoyed the burger. Prices for Preston's are fair. I will certainly visit again in the future as I still need to try their burgers. read more

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They have moved to their new Clintonville location! Stopped in during their soft opening before heading to Skully's for a show, met up with a friend. So caveats: it was their soft opening. It wasn't slammed. They are using a new POS system. Pluses: we codes at the table! Scan, order, plug in your table number on the sign, and you're good. Go get your own drink, though (we asked, didn't want to grab it and then get served it) Cons: new PoS system meant hiccups! I kept my order simple - a burger and a water. My friend ordered the pastrami burger. Then he went back and made a second order for a drink - evidently the system bumped his burger order (but charged for it) - so maybe, order everything at once, or don't hesitate to check in, like we did! But when pointed out - they got that pastrami burger and fries out ASAP, and tossed in some wings for our wait, and profusely apologized, which, for us being easy-going was so appreciative. The food: I ordered the regular burger. It is solid, and tasty. I stole some fries from my friend, and they were crispy and tasty. The wings were a nice, hot, dry rub. Juicy, not over cooked. My friend said he preferred the regular burger over the pastrami, and as we both had enough to eat, packed half the fries with the remaining wings to be delivered to our other friend. Like I said, soft opening, a couple hiccups, but they wanted to make it right and went above and beyond. I'm hoping this becomes a permanent location next to Combustion (great burgers + great beer?), so I'll definitely be back. read more

Not a fine dining establishment but the burgers are out of this world. Perfectly crafted with meat, cheese, and on a bakery fresh bun. Delicious!.....David read more

It started with one burger... and then led to another for the road. Which didn't make it far. Yes, I ate two burgers within the span of 2 hours. Preston's burgers were perfection - best burger I've had in Columbus. They reminded me so much of In-N-Out - fresh, tasty and hits the spot. This former California resident is happy to have found you. And good thing I wore loose pants. read more