The food is delicious. The service was friendly and helpful. It has a nice vibe. Highly recommend this place. read more

I picked up the blackened burger driving through town and it was good, but OH MY GOSH, their ranch is something I could write a love letter to. It was unexpectedly spicy and not too creamy, but thin enough to pour. It looked so unassuming... as if it were just regular ranch- but it once I dipped my sweet potato vessel into the sauce, I knew I should have requested another one. read more

Wow, this place is great! It's hidden away so you have to know about it (it does have a cool/mysterious speakeasy vibe to it). Do yourself a favor and have the warm churro cookie dessert. One suggestion to management: give a few more fries in each serving. read more

Food is good, and area is very clean. I've only ordered to go twice and they messed up my order twice but honestly it was good so I didn't mind but was upset my food was wrong. Good food, nice people, would go again not going to lie. read more

Very fresh and tasty burger and chicken sandwich options. The crinkle fries and sweet potatoe waffles were are nice surprise. I'll definitely come back when closer to Palm Springs area. Service was very good, plenty of cold water and nice glass of wine. read more

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Amazing burgers and three cousins that put this place together did a great job. The decor is inviting and so clean. The menu is unique and very tasty. The AI of Mona Lisa tempts you to come back and try the shakes and the Red Bull concoctions Even though the location is hidden, find it off country Club West of Washington. read more

Project Burger - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Project Berger in Palm Desert is a must-visit! I had their blackened smash burger and it was absolutely incredible, juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The sweet potato fries were the perfect complement: crispy on the outside, tender inside. The service was fantastic and super friendly, attentive, and my food came out quickly. Diego was super welcoming and the staff was very professional. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the overall experience made it clear this spot takes both food and customer service seriously. Best smash burger in the Coachella valley! I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Project Burger - Blackened burger with sweet potato fries Yummmm - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

First, the food was genuinely tasty. However, there were a few cleanliness issues I think they can work on. The outside seating area is bombarded with flies. While this is not necessarily their fault, they don't go to any lengths to prevent flies from getting inside of the building. They frequently left the door propped open, with no air system to force the flies out. There were multiple flies on the windows right next to our booth as well as the windows around the restaurant. It was so bad we couldn't believe no one had mentioned it in reviews previously. Next, a small fix, the rag they used to clean our table reeked of mildew. Thus, so did the table. Getting a new fresh rag for this would be very helpful. Lastly, there was a small bug in my Caesar Salad. They were happy to replace my salad with a side of fries, but this combined with the flies around us and the smell of mildew did not help make for a "clean feeling" experience. The food was fresh and very tasty, so we will likely give them another try in the winter when they either 1. Get a hold of the fly situation, or 2. It's too cold for flies lol read more

Project Burger - Bug in salad - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

This place was BUSY, but well worth the wait. Despite how busy it was, service was friendly, and food came out quickly. I got the project burger, as did my husband, and we both agreed that it was one of the best burgers we have had in a long time. It was the perfect amount of food- not too much meat like some burgers. The bacon jam and house spread combo were to die for! Wish we had one of these back home in NC! read more

Project Burger - Project Burger - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

High Quality burgers. Sampled 3 and all were delicious. Greeted at door by one of 3 young owners, who was very cordial. Burgers are clearly the start of show here, but for those not eating beef, they do offer other options. I liked how they serve the food on a wood board. Restaurant is very well appointed, with a Gastropub feel,but is quite small. read more

We ordered the project with a veggie patty & Nora's breakfast. Both burgers were delicious, and well cooked. The veggie patty had black beans, but it wasn't too heavy like your average black bean burger iykyk. If you are vegan & vegetarian make sure to let the server know! Some items come with bacon so just be careful and mindful when ordering. We also ordered the buddys got cheese fries which was bomb! Fries were well seasoned, the jalapeños and grilled onions were a nice taste. Service was exceptional! There was seating inside and outside. The location is tucked behind other businesses which is a nice escape from busy streets. Thank you read more

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One of the best burgers I've ever had in my life! Everything was perfect: the bun was toasted but still soft and most; the patty was well-drained and melted in my mouth; the bacon jam was such a great touch; and even the American cheese was so good and perfectly melted. This meal was such a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Service was incredibly prompt and accommodating. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town read more

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Employees were top notch, the vibe was good. Bitchen decor and food was great. I had the Chile Relleno burger. read more

Project Burger - Chile Relleno burger - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

After my 3rd visit this is a 4/5 the other two times I tried it were dishes with steak which were great and today I wanted try their smash burgers which I was a bit disappointed the thing that lacked flavor was the patties no flavor which these burgers rely heavily on the sauces the sweet potatoes and salad were good though Thank you primos read more

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Project Burger has been open for about 4 months. It's really nice to have a quality Burger place so close to our house! The good news: All of the burgers are smash burgers with two smash patties per burger Every smashburger regardless of your style is $16. In the days of $20 to $25 hamburgers. I guess this is a good deal. They have a great variety of smash burgers with a lot of different styles. I had the blackened truffle cheese with onions and mushrooms burgers which was amazing. The color is a little off-putting because they make the bun with charcoal and it makes it black but it's delicious The lady went with the pika pika Burger which is spicy. And when I say spicy this is spicy people. Beware! They also have a couple salads and sandwiches, plus some Kraft beer in a can and you can also get milkshakes. Each burger comes with either crinkle fries, Sweet potato fries or a salad. A couple critical notes: I ordered the crinkle fries (which I love) and which were cooked very nicely but they lacked salt. I hope that was just an oversight by the cook. $11 cookie dessert! A cookie dessert should not cost $11. Nevertheless, this is a good place, seems to be family owned as we met one of the young owners I think and we are going to start coming here in our usual burger rotation. read more

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Outstanding! We have a little group we like to call the Coachella Valley Burger Club sampling all the burger joints in the area, and it was unanimous. We found the holy grail of burgers. From the absolutely yummy burgers, fries, shakes and the incredible churro+ice cream dessert, we are hooked and will come back. It's a bit of a hidden gem, well worth seeking out. Service was impeccable and one of the owners, Mark, was so friendly and clearly takes great pride in creating the perfect burger experience for people like us who really appreciate that. read more

Project Burger - Awesome burger and sweet potato fries done to perfection. The branded bun is SO fun. - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Absolutely great burgers and shakes. The place is small but nicely decorated with ample outdoor seating and heaters. They could use more parking. We were promptly greeted and the service continued to be great. The only weird thing was the shakes were served in a bag. I had a bison burger which was superb. My wife's chili relleno burger was just a good. French fries were good and the serving was not too large. The shakes were fabulous. We tried chocolate and Oreo. You should get to this new neighborhood gem. We'll be there! read more

Solid burger, friendly and efficient service and a great price point- the recipe for a total winner. Been looking for a go to burger place in the east valley for ten years and we have finally found one. Oh, great crinkle fries to boot! read more

First time customers. We heard positive things said of Project Burger, thought we'd try it out. We'll definitely be back. We had a protein Chile relleno and a regular Chile relleno - both excellent!! The fries were also very good, nice and salty. Service was very, very nice. Everyone we encountered why sitting at the counter was professional and nice. Ambiance was good, a bit crowded, but in talking to the owner they are already making plans to expand the dining area. read more

Customer service-exceptional! Food-absolutely delicious and great presentation! Restaurant-clean and smaller. Great outdoor seating! A well oiled machine-This is exactly how all restaurants should be operated! Can't say enough good things about the food and our visit. We will definitely be back! read more

Project Burger - Chili rellano smash burger, fries and an IPA. Amazing! - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Food was amazing! Service was amazing! Great new burger spot! Lots of great flavors! Will definitely come back! And highly recommend checking them out when you're in the mood for a burger! read more

Project Burger - Chile Relleno Burger - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

The burgers were fantastic!! We had a party of 9 and everyone enjoyed their meals. The milkshakes were yummy as well! The only area they could improve a bit in is the gluten free buns, a few people in our group got them and they were cold and crumbled apart. Other than that everything was wonderful. Can't wait to try more of their burgers! read more

Yep five, count em five stars from me. This is a burger. A darn fine burger too. Not much more one can say, everything about the burger is spot on; Meat, bun & various 'stuff' all working together. Nothing fancy here, not need to be. A few tablse, and some counter seating too. Short and simple review for a burger joint that doesn't need anything to improve on it. read more

Amazing burgers, I did the blackened burger. It had black brioche bun which I was a little concerned about but it was soft and tasty. The double meat was solid, it also had caramelized onions, mushroom and a truffle sauce. Delish The sweet potato fries are on another level. That pastor was smackin too. The service was good, the 3 owners were there and moved a table from outside to join ours since we had more people. Ambiance was cool, we were in and out in under 30 minutes. Solid choice read more

Food was yummy, service was great! Not sure what else you could want besides that! This post needs to be 85 characters for me to be able to post and I want to leave it five stars so you'll check it out yourself. read more

One of the best smash burgers in the Coachella Valley. Wish I had tried one of the milkshakes. Next time

The best burger I've had in the desert. Went on a Monday night and it was packed. Didn't have to wait long though, only 15 min. Quick, efficient and friendly service. It's a small place in a non-descript strip mall within a business park. The inside of the place is taken up mostly by a bar seating area. We sat there. I got the Project Burger - classic smash burger with a twist. The bacon jam was amazing. Just the right amount of sweetness that balanced the richness of the actual bacon in the burger, caramelized onions and the melty cheese. The burger itself was perfectly done with crispy edges. My husband and got the Blackened Burger. Black brioche bun, mushrooms, cheese and a hint of truffle. All served with crinkle cut fries. So good. They have a selection of beer from Evan's brewing company. We got the Mexican lager and hazy pale ale. Both were good, made better by the frosty mug they served it with. Real quality food, well executed. I'll def be back. read more

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Great service and their smash burger are wonderful. And great sweet potato fries. Best I've had

Wow! The restaurant is clean, cool vibe and top notch service. They have table or bar service. These are probably the yummiest burgers in the desert, unique options often not seen in a smash burger. Had the project burger and the addition of the bacon jam was the bomb!!! My husband had the Pika Pika burger and he loved it, it had a nice heat to it but not over the top. Don't skip the milkshake We met Mark who is one of the owners, nice guy! Found out he is related to the owner of our other fav restaurant Casa Luna. Give this place a try and keep coming back. read more

Best burger in Coachella Valley! The burgers are so unique, and the tacos are also great!

Discovered this joint purely by accident, I was hungry and craving a burger just happened to end up here. I had their project burger, the first item on their menu, I wanted to have their baseline signature. Hamburger. very simple extremely fresh ingredients served hot and almost immediately came out to the table ... It was really impressed with the service ticket times but most importantly the burger was just damn good. Nothing to complain about, best burger I've had this year maybe in the last few years too. read more

Amazing experience, the sweet potato fries were incredible!!! The Bison & Chile Relleno burger was so good!! We got the Dos Cherries Redbull infusion, 10/10 spot read more

Project Burger - Chille Relleno Burger, Bison Burger & Sweet Potato Fries - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

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Love this place, been here a couple of times and both times I was not disappointed... super tasty, love the atmosphere, it's stylish and great customer service from the staff members... I would recommend trying it... read more

An artisan restaurant with incredible food, great prices, and good vibes? I absolutely fell for this place the first time I've eaten here. I've now been here 3 separate times within a couple weeks. You will NOT regret coming here. Getting into it, my favorite so far is the Blackened Burger. VERY very good and savory burger. The meat patties across all burgers are juicy and incredibly good, but the way it interacts with the truffle and cheese accents just puts it over the top. Highly recommend using the habanero aioli sauce on both the burger and the sweet potato waffle fries. The sweet potato waffle fries are THE go-to side. Texture is crisp on the outside and slightly fluffy on the inside. Absolute perfection paired with many things on the menu. I could eat an entire tray of these with the habanero aioli sauce. I also tried the Project Burger, which was also incredibly savory. There is this insane caramelized bacon layer above the cheese (see photos) that is SO good with the juiciness of the patty. Also quite good with the sweet potato waffle fries. It's a solid choice on the menu. They also make a great Black-Bean Patty, for any vegetarians! My friend I brought here loved everything about it when she had it. For service, the workers are incredibly attentive and I highly recommend asking them for their recommendations and what they like. Every single one I've asked are so informed about the menu and the dynamics of flavors of how different ingredients pair together. If you are lucky and see the owners there, ask them about it! Fantastic people with a passion. I'm waiting for you guys to make this place a chain all over California! Speaking of which, one of the owners is also testing out a cilantro aioli sauce (see the photos), and it's very good as well, slightly spicy. I haven't tried something on the menu yet that I want to pair it with, but my next targets (the Shrimp and many others) will most likely pair very well with it. The habanero aioli goes really well with a TON of the menu items (it's not spicy at all), so do not be shy and ask for more if you run out. read more

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OK, this is RARE to go somewhere not expecting the world let along enjoy the BEST burgers we have EVER had anywhere! Simply wonderful. The service is insanely perfect...Quality? The best...Portions perfect! The Rika Rika spicy smash was amazing.... Come and have the BEST of the BEST plus save some money in this horribly overpriced world of horribly small portions and too costly! read more

Ordered to-go food. My spicy burger was delicious and wonderful. However, the fries were not the best quality to me. Plenty of parking around and the food was ready when we arrived. They were very, very busy when we got there so plan accordingly. read more

Went there yesterday for the first time! Excellent craft burgers and the fries and salad were excellent! read more

Project Burger - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Looked exciting to try this place out! It was clean and decor was cool. When it came to the food, I was excited to try it. But after the first bite, it just felt...average. no flavor bomb or explosion. Service was great. Just not the food. Feels like it's missing something. I would give this place another chance. Ordered the Pika Pika burger, which was not really spicy at all, and the Black Mushroom burger, which was average. read more

I had been hearing about this little place and finally made it over to check it out. Turns out, it's in the location that used to be Karen's Cafe, which is a place I hold dear to my heart. Dear Karen passed away a couple years ago suddenly. Now it's called Project Burger. The menu is simple, fairly priced and the burgers are DELICIOUS! There is limited seating and sometimes a small wait but it's worth it if you're in the area. The service is friendly and interior aesthetics are diner-like. Super cute. I'm not a HUGE burger girl, but I would come here again, before going somewhere else if I wanted a good burger. Totally worth a check in. read more

We were in town and decided to give it a go. Very small seating inside with a few tables on the patio. We like smaller and family owned so no problem for us. Staff were kind and fast getting our order. Food was fresh and very flavorful. We would definitely come back. Also nice they have GF buns and the original fries are GF read more

Project Burger - Burger with GF bun, scrambled egg, avocado and bacon-yum! Also these fries are GF. The sweet potato ones are not. - Burgers Near Me - Palm Desert, California