I went here because I was a big fan of the downtown iteration. It was a bit hard to find and generally kinda unwelcoming to get to for those not in the business park. That said, it was good when I got there. Far above the fare they usually have at these mini cafeterias. Worth it! read more

I'm a big fan of the Downtown Indy location. I didn't even realize they had a Carmel location. It's hard to offer a full-fledged review because I love Downtown Punch Burger so much. These are the burgers you're looking for. I swear by Downtown Punch Burger, and it's the burger place I always send visiting relatives and out of town friends to. They cook fantastic, straight-ahead burgers but also offer creative and tasty burgers with flair. My favorite is the Bleu burger with a turkey patty. But feel free to get as weird with it as you want. They really bring the idea of "Have It Your Way" to life. The Carmel location isn't quite up to the Downtown Indy level. The burgers were basically the same, but not quite as flavorfully popping. The service, cleanliness, etc., was all perfectly fine taken on its own merits. But compared to Downtown Punch Burger, doesn't quite measure up. I'd definitely say give them a try if you're in Carmel and looking for a good burger. If nothing else, the waffle fries are completely to die for. read more

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I recently discovered that Punch Burger had opened up shop a block away from my apartment, near some office buildings. What a delightful surprise, as I had wanted to give it a try, but the other location was so far away from me! I ordered for pick up and the lovely worker brought it right out to my car. In fact, the food was made so fast that I hadn't even left my apartment before it was ready! Talk about quick! The burnt cheese burger was delicious, which is no surprise, as the idea of putting burnt cheese, the best substance on earth, on a burger was very appealing. But the star of the show was truly the sweet potato tots! Holy moly were they delicious! Salty, fatty, sweet! And if you add ketchup, tangy as well! They were completely crunchy, which often to-go tots are not. I am a big fan and it is definitely both a blessing and a curse that they are now open right across the street from me! read more

Punch Burger - Burnt cheese burger and sweet potato tots - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I went to Punch Burger for the third time yesterday and after thinking about it, decided to review. My first visit wasn't overwhelming. Had a burger and fries, it was alright. Nothing spectacular to bring me back. A co-worker wanted to go so off we went, me for the second time. We waited probably 10 minutes with zero staff in sight. We yelled hello a few times to no avail. Probably should have left but I called instead and was told they would be up in a few minutes. An employee, who I've seen all 3 visits, finally arrived and unpleasantly took our order. I ordered a grilled cheese, crinkle fries and 2 cups of cheese. She charged me for a grilled cheese, a drink and 2 crinkle fries. She already wasn't pleasant so I just let it go and stored it away in my memory for next time I decide I want a grilled cheese so I go somewhere else. Same co-worker and I went out for lunch yesterday. We were headed somewhere else and suddenly got a hankering for grilled cheese and fries so we detoured. Another unpleasant employee took our order. I paid and then looked at my receipt. Again ordered grilled cheese and crinkled fries and side of cheese. Was again overcharged for a drink. This time I requested the $2 and something refund. She wasn't real pleasant from beginning to end so I can't say that she was put out about the error. The food isn't bad but I'm not sure it's worth feeling like I'm putting them out asking them to do their job plus overcharging me each time I go in. Overall, I think I'm being generous by giving them 2 stars. read more

Punch Burger is my favorite lunch spot in Carmel. You can build your own burger, choosing from a large variety of both standard and unique ingredients. House made pickles, Asian slaw, pineapple, ghost pepper cheese, red onions,mushrooms, and many other options. I love that you can sub the veggie burger for one of the meat choices. And it is a very tasty veggie patty, thick and flavorful. And you can choose from a regular bun, pretzel bun, or Texas Toast, which is my favorite. Sweet potato tots are my favorite! Unlike some of the sweet potato fries I have had where you barely taste the sweet potato, these tots are bursting with sweet potato flavor. Waffle fries are very good also, and you can choose from several dipping sauces served on the side. If you are undecided you can order a mixed basket of sweet potato tots and waffle fries. This is a perfect restaurant for vegetarian dining. The vegetable toppings are always fresh and delicious and the veggie burger is one of the best I have found. Service is always great and there is plenty of seating inside and out. Free WiFi too so a nice place for an informal business lunch. read more

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Let's start off with the positive, the lady who took my order was friendly and welcoming. Alright, my burger was cold, the "burnt" cheese was tough and not chewy. The bread was soggy from the condiments and wet lettuce. The fries were burnt and hard and went right into the trash. I waited 20+ minutes for my food, sitting at a table in the corner. I had no idea how long it should take since it was lunch time. I finally went up to the counter and asked if the wait would continue and she grabbed my food from the warming lamp and handed me a receipt that at the top read DOORDASH order. That's odd, since I came in and ordered in person. She said she couldn't see me sitting since I was at a table in the corner. I asked why my buzzer that I held the entire time never went off and she said because she couldn't see me. I will not be back and would have wanted to since I have a card which entitles me to a free drink and fries with the purchase of a sandwich through next year. read more

Punch Burger - An old burnt cheeseburger to go that had been sitting under the warming lamp while I sat in the lobby and waited for it. - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was exactly what we are looking for. A standard burger that was perfectly prepared and Juicy with lettuce cheese tomato onion mayo and ketchup. Drove up to their drive up spot called in the order and five minutes later they brought it out hot and juicy. The only thing I would do differently next time is toast the bun as it tasted just a bit doughy as it was soft but tasty. Highly recommend read more

Ive heard a little about this place and thought why not try it out. Who doesn't love a good burger? We were kind of close to their closing time, (didn't realize that until we ordered) so we were the only people there. The burgers are very good, shake was delicious, great fries. It's a little more then I thought I would pay, but I don't mind paying for good food. Because it was so close to closing, it didn't seem like they wanted in the place, so I ate really fast. I would like to try it again when I don't feel so rushed. read more

I'm what you might call unrefined, or simple. I really don't get into all the fancy restaurants that try to put a "new spin" on something that should be really simple. I prefer basic, classic American food--and Punch Burger is the altar that I worship at. That said, I've only had their basic cheeseburger, and let's be serious, it's all you need to live a fulfilling life. The meat is cooked to perfection, the bun is fantastic, and the toppings are all fresh. The real reason you should come here is the fries. Quite possibly the greatest thing that I have ever put in my mouth. For a proper experience, you MUST get the cheese sauce for dipping. It's incredibly thick and incredibly cheesy, but once you get your hands on it, life will finally start making sense to you. Another bonus point for having a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine. While the soda doesn't make or break my experience, I do enjoy a good soda with a good burger, and Coke products are so vastly superior to Pepsi that it isn't even funny. My desire to keep from becoming overweight keeps me from being a Punch Burger regular, but don't let my insanity stop you from going. One final reminder--get the cheese sauce with your fries. You'll thank me later--no, you'll thank me immediately. read more

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Vegan Burgers - YES. Quick and Fast - YES. Tasty - YES. I needed to get a quick bite to eat but didn't have much time so I gave punch burger a try. I was so happy upon arrival to know their veggie burgers were vegan. The burger itself was cooked good in which it didn't fall apart and was slightly crispy, which I loved!! I added some of their Sriracha on top, this added a little kick and extra flavor. The menu seemed to have a wide variety of unique burger options and a lot of sauces as well! read more

Punch Burger - Vegan Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I am very very pleased to have dined at punch bowl for the following reasons: 1. Grass fed beef 2. No hormones and no anti biotocs 3. Same price as other restaurants I will be dining here often. read more

This evening is my 2nd time ordering take out from Punch Burger. I use Doordash for delivery The thing that makes them different and worth a second chance was the "burnt" cheese ring around their burgers...it is delicious. Their homemade pickles are divine as well. What I didn't appreciate was: #My burger being medium well when I asked for it to be well done (this happened both deliveries) #2 Yhe lack of dressing with my salad. The salads are just "meh" btw read more

Overall pretty satisfied with this place. Tried it on a whim Friday when we didn't want to wait for Bru Carmel. Only complaint- service. When we went up to order the cashier was rude and interrupted me twice. Once to talk to another customer and once to yell back to the kitchen. Both could have and should have been avoided. Other than the service which is pretty minimal since you order at the front and then eat on your own afterwards the experience was good. The food was great! I got a turkey burger and chose the build your own option. Boyfriend got the punch cheeseburger and subbed in the ghost cheese which he said he wouldn't do again. We got a basket of cheese waffle fries to share as well (prob my fav part). The bottled beers are also only $2! Will definitely go back! read more

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Hello everyone! PallaWalla here from Indpls, reviewing Punch Burger in Carmel. This evening I enjoyed their massive Punch Cheeseburger, their juicy and tangy Thai Burger, seasoned waffle fries and a frosty peach shake. While the well proportioned food was prepared to perfection, the service/facility was professional, prompt and worthy of more meals to come (esp when considering the reasonable prices). This certainly beat having to cook after a long day at work on a Friday. Go see! read more

Punch Burger - Yum scrum...Peach shake, Punch Cheeseburger, Seasoned waffle fries, and Thai Burger...delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Burgers are juicy and delicious! Got the Thai and good morning! Super affordable for grass fed beef! read more

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I love Punch Burger! I needed a quick bit to eat on my way to an appointment in Carmel. I ordered and had my hot grilled cheese sandwiches within 10 minutes. The lines moved quickly and the cooks were so quick putting the food baskets together. They did an excellent job. I noticed someone near me received something incorrectly and they were very quick to apologize and make it right. I always like seeing that in restaurants. They have a nice wide selection of burgers & sandwiches, a couple sides and some good beers. Not a big selection for my vegetarian friend (but this IS a burger joint haha). I love all the Local ingredients and will definitely be back!!! read more

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Punch Burger is my new favorite burger spot! I've always heard great things, but experiencing it completely blew me away. Its simplicity really took me in--you simply order at the counter, they make your food and give your beer, then you pick a table and they deliver it to you when it's done. Easy! I love this method of food service; it's low pressure and everyone's happy. Plus they have outdoor seating! On top of their amazing burgers and sides, they serve BEER! Burgers and beer, my favorite combination of things to put in my mouth. My girlfriend and I went here for Burger Week ($5 burgers) and we got the incredible Chorizo Burger! Holy moly. A delicious burger made of a chorizo patty, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeno ranch, and cilantro. Such a good flavor; a tiny bit messy, but the flavor easily makes up for it. My side, an order of giant waffle fries and nacho cheese. Not to mention they have all the condiments you could want! Ranch, Sriracha, chipotle ranch, etc. I paired this delicious meal with a Triton Rail Splitter IPA. If not for my health, I'd have indulged in one of their milkshakes. read more

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First time tasting Punch Burger and loved every bite! Burger was fresh and hot off the grill. Waffle fries were crispy and well seasoned. There was a nice guy that greeted us after a couple of minutes (light red hair w/backwards cap that read "Original") and I told him it was our first time. He took our order and all was fine. I would have given this place 5 stars if it wasn't for having to watch the negative facial expressions, horrible greetings (they weren't even greetings) and poor body language and non-verbal attitude from the woman working (slim, hair pulled back with no hat). She didn't thank people, say hello to people, or smile ONCE! If I would have walked up to the register and not been greeted by her and just glared at waiting for me to give her my order, I would have walked right out. They need name tags so that the customer focused employee could get rewarded. Check your cameras and see how your first impression is giving off horrible firsts. Look at that, the nice guy I mentioned hollered over as I got up and asked how everything was. Seriously, kudos to that guy for being customer friendly! read more

Punch Burger - What's left of the Burnt Cheese! Delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Our meal at Punch Burger was all over the map, but it slides by with barely three stars because of their EXCELLENT grilled cheese sandwiches. I really wish I would have ordered the grilled cheese, instead of just sneaking bites from my child's meal. The grilled cheese was crunchy yet soft, buttery and perfectly cheesy. I'm not sure what kind of bread they use for their grilled cheese sandwiches, but it was pillowy. Pillowy, I say! So, the grilled cheese was the apex of the meal. We also ordered the Texan (a cheddar cheese burger with grilled onions and barbecue sauce) and the Burnt Cheese (a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onions, ketchup, mayonnaise and American cheese, as well as a ring of burnt cheese on top of the hamburger patty). The Texan could have done with a lot more grilled onions -- there were barely any on there! The Burnt Cheese also wasn't very good -- it literally had a slab of burnt cheese in the burger, which ... is not as appetizing as you might think (if you are one to think that burnt cheese is appetizing). We also got the sweet potato tater tots, which were pretty good! I could actually taste the sweet potato in them -- the flavor of the vegetable wasn't lost during the frying, as can happen with some tots. And the waffle fries were alright -- nothing special, but we finished them all. We finished our meal with a vanilla milkshake, which was A-OK, but nothing special. Their milkshakes are $4, and if you're going to pay $4 for a milkshake, it better be really good. Because $4 is almost $5, and I always think about that scene in Pulp Fiction where Vincent Vega asks Mia Wallace what a $5 milkshake tastes like. Then, when he takes a sip, he says, "Goddamn, that's a pretty fucking good milkshake." I kind of feel like if you're going to pay almost $5 for a milkshake, your response should be along those lines, instead of just, "Yep, that's a milkshake alright." read more

Upon arrival the employee at the register was apparently keying in a very long order. She never made eye contact or acknowledged my presence. Eventually after a few minutes she looked up and asked for my order. This probably should have been my cue to leave but instead I ordered: a bunless Good Morning burger with burnt cheese added, and a side salad with ranch. After about 25 minutes(!!) my burger arrived, on a bun, missing the cream cheese it comes with. I sent the burger back and they recooked the burger to put the cheese on it. The bacon on the burger was half raw half overcooked. Worse still is that the burger was served in a metal grate basket making it impossible to cut the burger with a knife. I asked one employee for something else to eat the burger out of and way told no. I asked a second employee and was given a paper bowl that managed to hold the burger in place while I ate. The dish itself was OK except for the raw parts of the bacon. The burnt cheese option was unique and tasty and is recommended if you visit. However it wasn't particularly memorable or delicious and combined with the service I definitely visit one of the other craft burger shops in the area next time I'm in the mood. read more

We ordered Punch Burger through Door Dash during the pandemic. I tried the Thai burger and had a chocolate milkshake. I through everything was tasty. The milkshake was not too frozen or too runny. The flavors of the burger were good, but it was a little heavy on the peanut and spicy notes. I would have liked more slaw on it to help balance it out. I thought the price was right on for the amount and value of the food. I'd be happy to try another burger from here! read more

Went for a made to order burger and found staff recooking premade burgers already cooked. When asked staff how they could make a rare burger the cook said "no way possible, it was already cooked" When asked why they serve precooked burgers stored in a quart plastic just warmed up the staff claims " our manager makes us serve these this way" and shook their head. Had ordered 2 kids burgers which were sent out burnt, and the size of half dollar. No customer service, no fresh burgers and no return visit! read more

Punch Burger is a great stop for lunch or dinner. I usually get the burnt cheese burger. I love it, and I've never come across anything else like it. The cheese gets just burnt enough to be crispy, but not enough to mask the taste. Absolutely delicious. I also love their waffle fries. Not that you'll have a lot of room left over for the fries after making your way through their giant burgers. This location is fantastic because there is tons of seating, they have a variety of beers at very affordable prices, and the staff is super friendly. The menu has tons of options for dressing your burger and multiple options for sides. Street and lot parking is available, and the restaurant is accessible from both the front and back doors. read more

Friday night family dinner. This was our first visit. We went to the Carmel location. The chalkboard menu was a bit chaotic but ordering at the counter was smooth. The location was cold, with metal chairs and wood benches. The GoodMorning burger was tasty. I asked for medium rare and was told that it was either "done" or "pink" and I opted for pink. It was tasty. I also selected the Texas Toast for my bread, and although the taste was wonderful, it was a bit greasy as well. The waffle fries were OK. My husband's Blue Burger and daughters Punch burger were hits. The fries appeared under cooked but tasted just fine. It was a flavorful stop but we wouldn't go out of our way to search for it in the future. read more

I really enjoyed my Aloha burger. At first the ham was a little salty to me, but then once you eat the pineapple that salty and sweet made an excellent combo. This was our first visit so it was hard to decide what to get and I felt rushed sine we were in a line and I had to decide, but I was super happy with my choice. There were 4 adults and we shared a basket of waffle fries and a basket or the sweet potato tots and it was plenty of fries, possibly too many, but we still ate all of them. I usually dislike waffle fires, but these were really good, but I think the tots were amazing and I would for sure get those when we go back. I got my Aunt a double and she ended up thinking it was way too much and it was pretty greasy too. The rest of us didn't have that issue, so maybe that extra patty was too much. read more

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Met a friend for lunch and a had no idea what to expect based on the name. Well wgat i will tell you is i had no idea peanut butter and cole slaw would taste so good on a turkey burger. With that being said...the thai burger is must try along with the sweet potato tots. read more

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Service was subpar as it was or seemed to be all high school students. The burgers were very watery. Not juicy. I prob need to try something different. I had the peanut butter burger. read more

We love us some Punchburger. Today was the first time I didn't LOVE my sandwich. I got the buffalo chicken. Too much buffalo sauce. I love the wheat buns and turkey option. I will stay true to my regular turkey. Been here a lot of times but a new young man named Sean was about the nicest and thoughtful I have had. Great service! We'll be back, it's a standby. read more

Food is amazing! I got the standard punch burger as, I like to review based on the basics. Vegetables were fresh and very crispy, not to mention the house made pickles were delectable. The meat was very juicy, and seasoned just right. Waffle fries were to-die-for. Staff was very friendly and very helpful. I love burgers and this now is at the top of my list! Will be back soon! read more

Punch Burger - Amazing! Just what the doctor ordered... The Punch Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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It's never busy in here and I don't know why! Great burgers and fries! The staff is friendly and there is usually parking out front. I love that they use local meat!! read more

This place was okay. Wasn't terrible but didn't keep me coming back. I got the turkey burger with ghost pepper cheese and spicy aioli with sweet potato tater tots. The burger was good but I noticed the Letter didn't seem clean. It also causes the sauce and burger to slide off the bun. The tater tots were okay, but I'll probably stick with regular tots. Our order actually got screwed up and while the service was apologetic It was really awkward! They gave me my burger with the fries instead of tots and gave my co worker her burger with tots instead of fries. Instead of just giving me my side order they gave us a basket to switch burgers ourselves and fries ourselves . Not saying I dont care my coworker touches my fries but what if I didn't know here . They gave us an extra basket " In Case" we wanted to switch. Wellll yeah cause we didn't get what we ordered. And according to most restaurants the kitchen should just replace the order they messed up. So not sure with that but I mean I lived.but suggestion to management if you mess up an order please fix it and don't expect the customers to. read more

Punch Burger - Before I switched my fries with my lovely coworker. - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Awesome options! Delicious burgers! Burger and egg cooked to order just the way you ask. The toasted bun stands up to whatever you choose to pile on it. Everything was well seasoned. Our party got the sweet potato tots, waffle fries, and regular fries, they were all piping hot and crispy. My only hang up was the wire baskets had little rings to hold your condiment cups, but the cups were too small and would slip out. Other than that. Solid A+, will be back for sure. read more

All I can say is YUM! The meat they use for their burgers come from grass fed cows, which also have zero antibiotics or hormones. You can tell; they taste so yummy and fresh! I ordered the Aloha burger, which came with the burger meat, ham, swiss cheese, pineapple, and teriyaki sauce. I swear, every bite got better and better! It was a little messy, but I will never complain about a messy burger that tastes THAT GOOD. Wow. I also got the waffle fries, which were made fresh and they were so good! I really love that Punch Burger has a Coke Freestyle machine. Those things are so cool. I've already recommended Punch Burger to others and I've only been just today! I'll be back for sure. read more

So thankful to live in a city where you can order a good burger, shake, and yummy sweet potato fries and not worry about paying $30 for it! My husband and I love Punch Burger we have been here several times, and the food has always been amazing! We always get the chicken but it's nice to have it as an option. If you're ever in Indy please visit this! read more

Always amazing food and great customer service. The restaurant stays fairly clean and isn't packed during lunch times. I could eat here every single day for the amount of food they give you versus how much you pay. read more

If you want a juicy delicious burger this is the place. They have the American classic burger and quite a few exotic choices if you want to try something new. Definitely something for everyone! Insider Tip: try a milkshake, they're amazing too! read more

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Service was friendly. Texas burger & Punch burger were decent but nothing to crave and need to return for.

A little disappointed with this one. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was pretty clean. All of the items (burger, fries, drink) are all purchased a la carte, and it's not super cheap either. I got the Thai burger, which had slaw and peanut butter on it. It ended up being super greasy so that the bun was soggy and nasty. read more

Punch Burger - Burgers Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food was at the table before I even sat down after ordering---so impressive! As a vegetarian, I thought that their veggie burger was quite good and much better than the average boca burger that a lot of other restaurants try to get away with. The waffle fries were great, the service was good, and on top of it all there are $2 beers!! Cheers! read more

Good place if you want a unique burger. Overall it was alright. Trendy setting with a cool little bar. All the meat is locally sourced, grass fed, and no antibiotics. I made my own and was fairly satisfied. There wasn't anything special about it and the person I dined with didn't enjoy theirs. They did think mine was good. Waffle fries were good too. I would go back again read more

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