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    Pretty Good Burger

    4.3 (168 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pretty Good Burger  Pretty Classic Burger Fries Onion Rings
    Annie S.

    Perfectly located in Downtown Merced. The menu is simple and doesn't have too many options so it's easy to order off it. Casual atmosphere and open floor concept so you can see them making the burgers. Simple take on smash burgers. Got the pretty good burger and pretty classic burger. For mine, there was too much mustard, that's all I tasted and why I'm giving it 4 stars. For sides, we got fries and onion rings. Fries were seasoned well and crispy. Onion rings were good as well. Besides that, not that bad of a place to grab a smash burger if you're in the area.

    Pretty classic and fries
    Violet S.

    Cool looking hole in the wall. It was more in the smash burger family. I usually don't eat smash burgers so I was a little sad when I saw my burger. I'm a first timer so I didn't know what to expect. Food came fast. It was absolutely delicious! Very flavorful and the fries were seasoned and crispy! I would definitely eat here again passing by! Thank you friendly staff! Just wish you had milkshakes!

    Single handedly the best burger spot in Merced! We got two pretty basic burgers (plain), but one with their not so special sauce. My girlfriend says that it seems mayo based and a bit spicy with jalapeño. She said it adds loads of flavor. I highly recommend the fry shake! It adds extra flavor to the fry's and it's got a great taste. The burgers were hot, juicy, and cheesy. The service was great! Kind cashier and we got the food delivered right to the table. It's a small spot but it's quaint and the music is nice. This is a great spot to eat in Merced :)

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    Avonna O.

    The food is okay I feel like it has gotten much better since they first opened flavor wise anyway. Food is made fresh right in front of you! Service is great the cashier is very friendly and helpful when making decisions on what to try. The vibe is chill feels very relaxed like 90's ambiance to it. They also have great deals on Tuesdays! Follow them on instagram to keep up with the deals.

    Pretty Good Burger in downtown Merced, California.
    Wulfstan C.

    The name largely says it, this place is "Pretty Good," although I'd say a little better than that, and we enjoyed the reference to the film. We ate here on our recent visit to Merced and had smash burgers, onions rings, and fries. They were all very good, but not really outstanding. 4 stars for all. The place is reasonably nice inside, a little bare but not entirely. Service was good. It has a nice location downtown. We would gladly go back as it was a very good burger meal at a good price.

    Pretty Classic Burger and Onion Rings
    Daisy C.

    Pretty good burger is a Merced staple. This is a place I come with my friends for a quick bite that is always delicious and budget friendly. The food is fresh and the flavor is consistent. It's a very relaxed and casual atmosphere in downtown Merced so it's perfect for grabbing a bite before a show or after a night out.

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    Alyssa T.

    I have heard lots of good things about this place. I finally got to go check it out. I'm gonna say it's a smooth middle ground between 5 guys & In N Out price wise. Flavor wise, it's better than both plus sides. The service was good. It took a minute, but it was a Friday night & it was poppin. We thought we'd have to take it to go because they were out of tables inside, but just in time, one opened up. My only complaint would be that because it was so busy, we kinda had to bus/clean our own table. The sauces were awesome. The menu is simple, creative, & funny. We will be back again.

    Alicia F.

    Pretty Good Burger is pretty damn good. These burgers are seasoned, smashed, and seared to perfection. I went with the "pretty good" burger - smashed, topped with American cheese, pickles, onions, and mustard. You can't go wrong with simplicity! I love mustard but this really over powered the taste of the burger. If mustard ain't your thing, I'd probably skip out on that and dip it in their not so special sauce instead. The crinkle fries are seasoned and crisped up so well. They also come in a huge portion. I wish I tried the onion ringz!! The quality is there and you cannot beat these prices. Single burgers run for $6 and doubles are $8. I'd say the fries are shareable between 2 people and are only $3. Sauces (house ranch, not so special, and spicy ketchup) are $1 each. Not bad at all. PGB is located in the charming downtown Merced next to Little Oven and The Den Hookah Lounge. Parking is hit or miss, usually isn't an issue. Parking lot behind the theatre is always a good bet. 100% add Pretty Good Burgers to your 209 foodie list.

    Paolo B.

    If you are looking for a quality, good tasting smash burger in Merced, look no further than Pretty Good Burger. Smash burgers are super popular right now, so whenever I see one, I gotta stop in get one. Looking at the menu, it's crazy how affordable a meal here is. A single burger will run you $6 and a double is $8. They've got a few different variations with toppings but you can mix n match. All burgers come on a martins potato bun. The burger itself was really tasty. Their smash sauce is good and it satisfied my smash burger craving easily. They had a free add-on for jalapeños (pickled kind) and I wish I hadn't. I think if they had fresh chopped Serranos, that would elevate the burger to another level. If you like fries, theirs is a cross between a crinkle and steak fry, it was hella good. The burger was pretty filling on its on, so the portion of fries would be enough for 2ppl. Not bad for $3 Anytime you can get a full meal for under $13, that is quality and filling, it's a win-win. If you like burgers, this spot is worth checking out.

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    Delicious and good food!! Super recommended!! Nice place and kind people, I loved the pretty classic burger

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    Visiting from LA and these burgers were a hit! Fries were crunchy delicious burger patties were scrumptious

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    Amazing food and nice staff. The tables and floor are just always really messy. Wish they were on top of this more.

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    Burger and fries were OK, wasn't offended but nothing stood out enough to make me come back

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    The fries and onion rings are very good and I highly recommend the spicy ketchup as a nice condiment for dipping.

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