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    3.7 (545 reviews)
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    Bonnie H.

    I've been to Proper many times but this is my first review. Service was fast. I got the Fiery Furnace with a chicken breast, a sandwich I have definitely had before. It was low on spice this time, but lots of blue cheese. We also got a side of fried which seems overcooked and too crispy. Or maybe they've changed their fries, I'm unsure. I got a dark lager special beer on tap which was delicious. The inside was full so we sat outside. It hadn't been cleaned anytime recently so the patio was dirty and no napkins on the table. Not my best Proper experience, but overall I do like the food.

    Bacon proper burger
    Brenda G.

    I've been craving a burger and chose a bacon proper burger out of the many options in this local SLC joint. The staff were friendly and soda was self serve. It is split between two buildings, one where you can enjoy boozy drinks with or without food and the main building that is family friendly. Both sides are fairly spacious and one can easily enjoy a meal with friends. FYI- you need to order food in the main building regardless of your intentions. If you want booze and food, go to the main building first. They'll deliver your food to the booze building after ordering.

    Isaac R.

    Came to try these burgers again, and the pastrami was so good!!! There are a few more I need to try.

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    Brian E.

    I had a business trip to SLC last weekend. On Friday night, I was watching Triple D reruns while packing for the trip and happen to see the episode that featured Proper Burger/ Proper Brewing. I took that as a sign that I needed to pay the place a visit during my trip. All in all, it was a good experience. The burger was the standout. I got the Sundance Kid Burger, their version of a BBQ burger. It was darn good. The patty was perfectly cooked, the combo of onion ring and crushed Fritos as toppings provided a nice crunch factor. The bun was really good. Toasted, pillowy and delicious. The fries didn't look as good as the ones featured on DDD. These didn't seem hand cut. They were remarkably similar to McDonald's fries in taste, size and texture. To me that was a bummer as I don't care too much for McD's fries. I prefer mine to be a bit thicker. Also, my order had lots of little nubs which are tough to dip. Also wanted to try a milkshake. It to was fine, but not exceptional. Just vanilla soft serve, chocolate syrup and some milk. In keeping with the fast food theme, the shake reminded me of a Wendy's Frosty. Not at all bad, just not worth seeking out. Their beers were very nice. I had a couple of different options and liked them both. Staff was great. They we super friendly and made a solo business traveler feel at home.

    Burger was overcooked. Bun and toppings were excellent!!!
    Joe S.

    This was supposed to be one of the better burger places in SLC, according to some local sources. Our experience here wasn't great. It's odd that you need to buy the burger in one place, then go eat it in the Proper Brewing place, but they explained it well. That's not the reason for the 2 stars as the staff was helpful when ordering. The burger was overcooked and dry! When you're supposed to be a burger place, this is really not acceptable. Since I already had walked over to get replacement fries because they were cold and lifeless, I didn't push my luck with the burger either. The toppings and ingredients were fresh and delicious though, and they were needed to help the burger along. Speaking of the fries, the second round was delicious and they were quick to come out too. The first batch tasted like they were the last of the previous bunch, which is always my pet peeve with fries. So many places give you crap-ass fries at first. Service was as good as it could be with counter service as they brought the food over from one building to another (again, dumb, but probably Utah's rules). Nobody was around to ask "how is everything?" though. So really couldn't let them know the burger patty sucked. TL:DR - Go to Crown Burger instead!

    Onion rings
    Larry D.

    Cool ambiance with really nice people working, trying to put a spin on everyday burgers. Unfortunately, the spins kind of missed the mark. The onion rings and fries, with their sauces, were amazing. I can't remember even having better. They tried to be quite creative with the burgers, but certain things are done for a reason. For example, the zucchini pickles did not taste good and didn't serve the function of a true pickle. Same for the spring mix they used instead of a straightforward iceberg or romaine. It got wilted and sort of gross. I would definitely come again, but I would be really picky choosing what to order.

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    Emeri H.

    I would say 3.5 stars. My coworkers met up here for lunch one day. The parking lot situation alone would make me not return. There are just a few slots. The customer service wasn't amazing. It was not warm and friendly as I suppose I expected. There were only a few customers there on a Wednesday afternoon. I ordered the M.O.A.B burger and it was great actually. I would have appreciated more sauce, but they charge extra for sauces, so I went without. The fries were pretty good, but they were quite inconsistent, some were good, some were soggy, and some were really over cooked. Kind of a weird problem to have. Their special 'fry sauce' maybe they call it the proper sauce, wasn't really that special. It was okay, nothing memorable. The garlic aioli though that was on my burger was really good and I would consider ordering that as a dip for the fries. I agree with the review that stated the bun seemed like it might not hold up, there has got to be a better option out there. It was plenty to eat and filled me up! I could go elsewhere and get an equally good tasting burger that costs less! FYI they don't take apple/tap pay so if you don't have your wallet they will act like there isn't anything they can do, but my suggestion is to just order online and pay that way. There is No need for them to make it difficult.

    Jalapeño beer maple bar drink
    Marquice B.

    Proper burger is a great place to go when you're craving good beer and a burger. They always have the games on and I went on a Saturday night and caught the BYU Colorado game and the overtime Broncos Cincinnati game. They also have some good cocktails. I tried the El Matcha burger. Definitely recommend this place for quick service the games, bar games and food. Super chill bar.

    Burger, fries, vegan shake
    Bonnie N.

    Excellent burgers. Housemade tasting buns, grass fed beef patties. I stacked mine with lettuce, bbq sauce, tomato, bacon, and vegan cheddar. It really hit the spot. Generous size and delicious. Fries are mediocre, frozen shoestring type. Meh. I love that they have me organic ketchup packets. Vegan shakes!! Yippee! These are super rare, so getting one was irresistible. The person at the counter couldn't tell me if it was a soy or coconut base. I ordered strawberry. It's a huge 22oz cup; a smaller size would be really nice. It was also really sweet, like strawberry syrup added and not real berries. Tasty enough but not the best vegan shake I've had. I'd probably order one again if they offered a half size option, though.

    Bacon Proper w/fries.
    Alfredo A.

    Never in my life have I ordered a burger that was served in a plastic basket but looks like it should be served on fine china and the picture in a magazine matches reality. I was so blown away by this Bacon Proper Burger and I'm glad I upped the price to a combo w/fries & a drink. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. Five star flavor at 3 star price. They gave fry sauce without having to ask. WILL RECOMMEND AND BE BACK SOON

    Nacho libre
    Rafael J.

    Ive made it a point to try every brewery in town and made my way here along my journey. The staff were pleasant and welcoming to take our order. There are definitely a number of options to choose from for the menu. I tried the nacho libre and also the first furnace. I don't think either was exceptional, but they were a decent burger. The poutine fries were a bit over salty, and didn't really hit the poutine craving I was having. I did move over to proper brewing to eat my meal, but the interior of proper burger was clean, and I wouldn't have minded staying here either.

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    Evan T.

    Would I go back again? Yes I would just to try all the different burgers they have to offer. All of their burgers sound pretty good and I was in town for a business trip. Service was quick and you order at the front desk then find a seat where they'll bring the food out to you (5mins later). They have both indoor and outdoor seating available as well. I ordered a hamburger (Johnny Utah) and I would probably give it a 3/5. Decent burger but I was hoping for more meat and cheese and it seemed like it was kinda lacking that which is why I'd love to try the other burgers. The rarebit fries were awesome and even better than the burger itself! You'll want a fork to dig in because it can get messy but my goodness I couldn't stop eating them. A must get if you go!

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    People were friendly and the burgers were amazing. Would highly recommend if you love hamburgers to give this place a try.

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    Ask the Community - Proper Burger

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    There are dairy free options! We have a house made vegan patty, vegan cheese, and vegan chili (which is great on vegan chili cheese fries, from our dedicated vegan fryer of course).… Read more

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    4.7(274 reviews)
    6.3 mi
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    When we opened the front door and walked in to Patty Shack, we were greeted by a significant…read morewafting cloud of grill smoke that led us to the kitchen in the back. This place serves burgers, BLTs and grilled cheeses with lots of customizable toppings to choose from. Burger sizes range from single, double, and triple patties. Piping hot fries. At the register, there's a straightforward glowing yellow menu to order from. You can't miss it. Our burger patties were made fresh, not pre-formed/frozen - I appreciated that they started cooking 'em on the flat top right as soon as we placed our order. They have fountain drinks and ice maker. We opted for water, which tasted a little funky. :-/ Our cheeseburgers were quite flavorful and juicy, and both came with a side of fries (single-patty pastrami $12, bacon $12). The food arrived to our table piping hot and delicious. Burgers wrapped in foil, served on 4" potato buns. Great texture, nice bite. The hot fries had a pleasant crispness to them, nice saltiness, and were accompanied by a small chilled fry sauce.. Tasty. Patty Shack is a greasy hole-in-the-wall, with dim lighting, dusty footprint tracked linoleum floors, and wood walls reminiscent of decades past. So come as you are! :) Outside there's a parking lot wrapped around the place, along with some outdoor seating. I read reviews where others have favorably compared Patty Shack to a certain customizable burger chain. Not exact...but kinda close, I guess... If I had to compare, Patty Shack is the greasy spoon "neighborhood dive" version of 5G, with fewer options.

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    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    0.7 miPeoples Freeway, Ballpark
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    Lucky 13 is such a classic SLC spot and truly a must try!! They are a bar, so the whole party has…read moreto be 21+ and have IDs. We opted to sit outside cause it was a nice day. Their patio is great. Our server, Juan, was awesome. He checked on us just the right amount and was very knowledgeable on the menu!! For drinks, I got a Diet Coke (duh), and my husband got a beer. The Diet Coke came in a HUGE glass (as it should!!) and the brew was good. He got the rabbit foot brewing beach bunny and really enjoyed it. Juan let us know people have been loving this and that the owner of lucky 13 is involved with rabbit foot brewing. Love a local connection!! For food, I got the celestial burger and my husband got the ol man. Omg they were delicious!! They are on the pricier side, but the portions are BIG. Could def be shared. Their onion rings are amazing. I tried the rosemary garlic fries and they were delicious!! I would def recommended checking out lucky 13!!

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    Just Burgers

    4.3(42 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown, Central City
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    Not being from SLC, I went to Just Burgers based on the glowing reviews of others. Located on the…read moretop floor of the sprawling Harmon's marketplace, covered parking was free and convenient, especially for the bustling metro downtown area. Going in, I was impressed by the story being told, with burgers that seemed to be top quality, made with a combination of Snake River Farms and ground chuck. The fries were lightly fried once in beef tallow, and then fried again when you order them, similar to Belgian style. Everything sounded like they were super thoughtful so I was looking forward to greatness. What I ended up with was, well, "good". This is of course, a bit subjective I guess but while the burger was decent and had a nice bit of pink inside, (also, shout out for the bun they used which was absolutely perfect to be honest), it tasted a bit dense and preformed, so biting into it gave you a bit of a "quarter pounder" taste instead of being super juicy and loose consistency, if that makes sense? The fries were fresh and tasty but perhaps a bit more limp and oily than I would have preferred, as if the oil temp was a bit low? Still, I'm nitpicking because it was still really good but if you're reading between the lines of my review, I think I was expecting something exceptional that you would want to drive out of your way for given the obvious attention to quality that they strive for, and ultimately realized that Just Burgers was, ummm, Just Fine.

    The fries were delicious! I liked that I could see him doing the fries right before he served us so…read moreI knew they were fresh. The topping bar is good in theory, but I had to wait for them to refill stuff so my burger wasn't quite as warm as I'd like when I ate it. But it was still yummy. Jeff the manager was very nice and accommodating

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    4.2 mi
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    0.9 miDowntown
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Friendliness the moment we walked in the door. We love that kind of service and vibe. It's like a…read moresmall town Midwest burger spot somehow found its way to the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. And so worth the journey. The burgers were messy, glorious monuments to what burgers should be. Absolutely fantastic. I had the Maui BBQ burger and, per the server's recommendation, added grilled green chilies. Wow! My wife had some kind of burger with mushrooms, which she also thoroughly enjoyed. It's a simple place: cute, cozy, and all about phenomenal burgers served up with friendliness. Instant favorite.

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    4.4(798 reviews)
    1.2 miCentral City, Downtown
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    Amazing flavors, atmosphere, and service! HSL's menu was full of items that sounded delicious and…read moreeach dish we ordered truly was! For appetizers we got some salads which I didn't eat but they got completely eaten! We also ordered pizza which was amazing, 10/10 would recommend the pizza. The biscuits were also phenomenal, a true delight to devour. For entrees Shae ordered scallops, an excellent choice! I tried one and wish I could have had another 6! The photo of my hot honey chicken does not do the dish justice. Normally it is served with a bunch of vegetables but I'm just a boy. The hot honey and the chicken were amazing though, I would definitely recommend. I should have paid closer attention to the chef's name at the top of the menu because he did a superb job! Truly some inspired dishes, I can't wait to be back! There is a medium sized parking lot in the back of the restaurant and the ambiance is so good that if you have good company you can easily spend 2 hours enjoying your meal! HSL is a true gem!

    HSL has been downtown for a while and is an offshoot of Handle in Park City known for some amazing…read morefresh and unique dishes. It was time to check this place out. We joined them for a Valentine's Weekend dinner so of course the place was busy but we were able to secure a reservation in advance for our table for two. It felt like a very young and vibrant place when we arrived and the lighting is dim. We were promptly greeted and welcomed by Samantha our server. She made our evening special. Their wine and cocktail menu is quite expansive so there are many options for libations. We brought a bottle of our own favorite red wine to enjoy with a $25 corkage fee added. They were offered a special menu this weekend due to the holiday so we tried some special items not normally available. We started with the beets as a shared salad. Fresh red and yellow beets mixed with silver queen cheese and a light vinaigrette dressing. Very fresh and tasty. For our entrees we ordered the scallops with parsnips and the shrimp panzanella. Both of this dishes hit the WOW factor. The portions were sizable and while each dish was very different they shared flavors that just popped. We ran out of room and didn't get a chance to try dessert but they have a few items on the menu that sounds yummy.

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