Food is great. Thirty beers on tap or more. Awesome atmosphere. Service is awesome. They'll set up the way you want.

Our food was very good. However, the service was awful which I think is a huge part of going out. My friend and I were wanting to get out of the house, enjoy watching a football game, and drink beer. Our food came out extremely fast, which would be nice but I had not even touched my appetizer before our food arrived. We were extremely rushed by our server - he brought our bill within 10 minutes after we received our food. With that, we were not even done ordering by the time our bill came! Very disappointed in the service we received. read more

I've been two times and I will definitely keep going back! The menu includes a variety to please a range of taste buds. You can order fried bologna, cod, burgers, wraps, salads, wings, nachos, seasoned fries, and much more. The atmospheric is fun, upbeat, and also laid back. You can sit at the bar and watch a ball game with a variety of draft beers to choose from. Everyone gets popcorn as a starter. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

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I usually love this place but my experience recently was horrible. I was served raw chicken when I ordered wings. I let management know and they said "thank you for your feedback and support". I'm sorry but that's unacceptable. I paid and couldn't eat half of my food or I would've gotten horrible food poisoning. Don't order the wings apparently or you'll lose your money. read more

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Stopped by here on a Sunday for lunch. We had our 1.5 year old twins with us. Kid friendly restaurant and soo delicious. My husband and I had a hard time deciding what to order but we ended up with the Buffalo chicken wrap and fries for me and he got the PB&J burger with tots and cheese. Both of our meals were amazing! We will for sure be coming back! read more

Do not waste your time or money. Our server was good but overall service needs training. We had to ask for straws and napkins..basic service. I ordered an Old Fashioned, the first one was ok. The second...they took off my bill. Their grease needs to be replaced. We had to send 2 meals back due to the chicken sandwiches not being edible. I had to pick off the breading to eat the inside of my tenderloin. Why would you serve food that looks burnt? My husband reminded me we are "on campus" which should not be an excuse. I keep Thinking a manager will come to talk to us. He seems to only be worried about changing the TV channel. We joined friends for a bday dinner, should have skipped this one. read more

Roots Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

Burgers are really good but the Coney Dogs are awesome! The popcorn is an added good touch.

A decent burger joint and sports bar. The fries were probably the best part of my order. Very rarely are fries done to a Goldilocks standard. The burger itself was ok though not as good as the fries. The weakness of the burger is with the meat itself, it lacks that explosion of flavor. The bun, just needs a little better of a toasting so that a good crunch is present though the way I got it was acceptable.If the burger itself was improved a bit more then I could see this joint worthy of being 4 stars and the talk of the town. Overall, not bad I was not disappointed. The prices were acceptable for this food. Just a few small tweaks can make this place rock and go from not bad to the awesome place it's meant to be. read more

Had a good hamburger here! I was pregnant and some burgers are so greasy they really upset my stomach while I was pregnant, but this place had flavorful burgers without sacrificing quality of beef. Delicious and it was a lovely place for a date. Be aware though that there are a lot of college students to be expected since it's so close to ball state. read more

Very disappointed today. Ordered the cod sandwich and it was less than 2 x 3 inches. Should have sent it back. The price was over $10 with a skimpy cucumber and tomato salad which was in a cocktail sauce size dish. Won't be returning anytime soon. read more

It's a great place to have a meal. The atmosphere is good and the food taste great. There is a enough of a variety that anyone can find something on the menu. It's even better that they are doing this good immediately out of the gate! Looking forward to the next time! read more

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Waited ten minutes to have any wait on us. Food was good. They sat us next to the kitchen and had to speak louder than the kitchen staff who choose to congregate at the edge. Atmosphere definitely could have been better. Came on a Thursday night so it was super slow. read more

Mid afternoon Friday visit. Disappoininting. Got the lunch cod which was one very small sad piece (I should have taken a picture!) surrounded by a ton of tater tots (you get a choice of side). How can you mess up frying up a piece of fish? The cod was not good- very tough, dry, no flavor, definitely not worth $8 for that tiny piece of hard fish. Alternated soaking it in tartar sauce and malt vinegar to be able to eat it. I heard a waitress ask another table later if the cod was better so I guess I should have complained about mine. Too bad. The cauliflower "wings" were good. Enjoyed the carrot stick and ranch more though. You get free popcorn in a cute little bucket while you wait for your food. Overall, not impressed, wouldn't hurry back. Go during "slow" times if you want to try this place. I don't think it's worth the wait during busy Friday/Saturday night dinner time. read more

I hate leaving negative reviews and do everything I possibly can to resolve otherwise before doing so. Roots Burger Bar left me no other choice. I went into Roots and had 1 beer, and signed my check for $6.50 + $0.52 tax + 3.00 tip for a total of $10.02. I didn't learn until I got my credit card bill that I was charged $100.67. Naturally, I feel that it has to be a mistake, so I call and ask for the manager. I explain to him the situation, and he told me that he had no record for that amount. I asked him if I could show him my credit card bill to see if he can match something up. He just told me that he can't help me. Now I have to go through the process of disputing the charge, which is a pain. If he would have just listened to me and tried to help it would have been a lot easier for everyone. read more

A favorite of mine in the village! The gourmet grilled cheese is always a safe bet! My parents are special fans, so much that I think they may come visit just as much for the food as they do to see me always great service and full bar as well!! read more

To be honest, not sure whether this new restaurant is worth coming back to. To start, service was great, friendly and accommodating. The major complaint I have with this business is not the team but more the taste of food. We grabbed an appetizer, decent side salads and a BBQ chicken sandwich to round out our experience. We also picked up some local beer and a mixed drink which both were just bland. For the prices they are charging, the restaurant should definitely get a better menu in place. They are being beat on both quality, options & price at numerous other local restaurants. Zero growlers were in stock as well, waitress claimed it was not very often to have in stock. Hopefully staff will encourage a change. Will probably not be back but enjoy. read more

amazing customer service. Inconsistant and lazy food. The food here is overall okay but I feel like there needs to be a quality check. For example my friend ordered a kickin chicken and the burger completely separated from chicken to crisps. It might has well been unbreaded chicken on a bun with a side of deep fried batter. Still tasty but not well thought through. I had the steak 2for5$ tacos and it was great although again it needed to be taste tested. The bluecheese conpletely overpowered the small taco. Maybe correct measurements and better food prep could bring this3 star to a 5. The staff was very friendly and despite the food earned themselves a great over all review. I will visit again and maybe try a different dish! read more

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Really good! I got the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Loved it! I came with a group of friends and even though it was really busy, our server was very nice and accommodating. 5/5. read more

(Resteraunt Review: Roots Burger Bar). I went here a year ago after I saw Godzilla vs Kong with my friend and his Grandma. It's a small location but soooo good! The small place offers you casual seating with 4 or 5 Televisions displaying Sport events. The Service was also really good, we ordered our food and waited a short time for it. I ordered a Bacon Steak burger and dear God was it Juicy and delicious! The fries also added to the experience as they were perfectly seasoned and scrumptious. Once I finished I washed it down with a large coke and I was definitely satisfied. This place may be small and quaint but the food is out of this world. Please give this place a try it's incredible. read more

Great service, really really good food, the Buffalo chicken wrap is so good and there is a fun atmosphere

Y'all, the food is so good! If you're looking for a new place to try some new kinds of burgers you probably would've never thought of, you definitely need to go here! They have so many options, even if you aren't interested in the burgers. Delicious food and great staff! read more

Arrived 5:30 on Sunday night...wasn't very busy. 12 minutes for server to appear. Order taken at 5:43. Saw server once in next hour and 30 minutes. Order was wrong when we got it shortly after 7:00. Flagged down different server to get our check. Asked to not pay for my wife's burger as it was not what she had ordered...again after over an hour. All three orders in our party were wrong. Finally received check...nothing comped...barely an apology given...no tip left. We enjoyed it the first time we went a couple months ago, but after those experience we won't be returning and I would advise anyone else considering it for dinner to go somewhere else. Thumbs down, Negative stars if I could. Left at 7.18. So that's 1 hour and 48 minutes in restaurant with minimal service, an incorrect order and one overly drunk and LOUD customer​ in the booth next to us. All in all one of the worst dining experiences of my life. read more

Nothing special by any stretch of the imagination. I grew up in Muncie, going to Scotty's Brewhouse in this same building location. I believe Root's Burger Bar is owned by the same person, Scott Wise. If you are looking for anything comparable to Scotty's Brewhouse, look elsewhere. I had high hopes, & was very disappointed. I ordered their Brussel sprouts, which were burnt to an absolute crisp. There were no menu items that excelled to stand out, or uniqueness to brag to family & friends about. The service is subpar, but they're more friendly than some other places I've attended on Ball State's campus. It isn't terrible, but I also wouldn't recommend it. Do better, Scotty! read more

Roots never disappoints. Their loaded tots are my favorite item on the menu. They sit you down with a container of popcorn and all the staff is very friendly and attentive. I usually take the whole hour for lunch when I come here since it does take a little longer for the food to come out. Their burgers are different and definitely worth the try. read more

Always a good time when we go to Roots, my husband loves that they give popcorn to all the tables and their burgers are very good. Always have the sports on and the drink deals are great especially since it's in a college town. Only reason that it isn't 5 stars is because they got rid of their blue cheese crumble chip appetizer and the Philly cheesesteak wrap was a bit too salty this time around. read more

Service was pretty good & so we're the drinks! My only complaint is my chicken sandwich was all skin and burnt.

Roots is a delicious restaurant/burger bar with many unique options. It provides a fun atmosphere being in the heart of Ball State Univeristy's Village. Also, the staff is always friendly. I recommend trying the Southern Pride or Sloppy Jalopy Burgers, but you won't be disappointed with anything you order. read more

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First time here and it was amazing. We spent $38 and highly recommend this place. $15 craft beer pitchers on Saturdays. Can't beat that! read more

Roots Burger Bar - First time here today and it was delicious! $15 craft beer pitchers on Saturdays. Sooo good! - Burgers Near Me - Muncie, Indiana

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Take the early negative reviews with a grain of salt. Not sure what these folks were expecting. This is a fun, casual place and the place to go if you are looking for a burger that is a big step beyond fast food. The vibe was chill, the service was decent and relatively efficient and the food was tasty and hot. This is what you get and if this is what you're after then you'll be happy. read more

I was a BIG fan of Scotty's, and my whole family was pretty sad when they closed down. I was in Muncie and a friend recommended I try the Roots (in the old Scotty's) for lunch. And I'm glad I did!! I had the Sloppy Jalopy with a Caesar salad, and both were fantastic. My food came out quick, and I would order it again in a heartbeat. With that said, I was a little bummed out that they didn't have a "Shewman-esque" burger on the menu. I will definitely bring the family back! read more

Food was good but service was not. We got stared at by all the servers and waited 5-10 minutes to be greeted. Tables around us were getting greeted and got their drinks while we were waiting to be greeted. Afterwards we felt rushed. My friend and I wanted to enjoy our meal and our appetizers and meal came out at the Same time. He was pushing our checks on us only 10 minutes after we got our food. We barely touched our food and beer before we got our checks And we were not done ordering drinks yet. After dropping off new checks, the server kept staring at us waiting to pay when we weren't done eating. Very uncomfortable experience and very disappointin. usually I am understanding because I am a server but tonight was very different. read more

Great service, food,and beer! Kind of like going to Scotty's Brewhouse 20 years ago! Wonder why that is???

I'm not a local but come to Muncie a few times a month so when I'm here i try to try try new things to eat. This was one of the places I tried this weekend and it was actually pretty good! Food came out fast even though the place was kind of full! Definitely try the sweet potato waffle fries super good! Definitely will be back! read more

Pretty basic menu. The popcorn is almost always stale when I go to Roots, but I enjoy their food. I usually get the Impossible burger and it's always delicious. Service is sometimes a little odd- I've had servers tell me bad things about other servers working there which seems a little weird. But other than that it's a good restaurant and if you're looking for something local in Muncie rather than a chain I would recommend. read more

It was meh. I took my aunt and uncle here when they visited me at school. Neither of them enjoyed it, I wish we went to amazing joes lol.

I've had a great experience at Roots twice now. Good crispy burger, great sauces (I'm a dipper). Hopeful one will get closer to indy soon!

Real home grown feel for a campus location. Good food and cold brews. Lunch time is excellent for in and out in 30 min. Definitely get the tots and a burger. read more

Although I was sad to see Scotty's go...ROOTs is a fun, lively new spot for either lunch or dinner! The menu has a nice variety (so far I've had the regular hamburger and taco salad). I was impressed with both...the seasoned fries are good and you can also ordered them plain (without the seasoning). Love the popcorn and can't wait to try the Nashville Hot chicken next time! Come try ROOTs- especially if you are over chain restaurants!! :) read more

I love local businesses so I feel a little bad for only giving 3 stars. Surprisingly, parking was easy despite the Village location. Ambiance is modern country brewery? Clean. Staff were friendly. Variety of food options. Good beer selection. Price was a tad high at $80 for 2 kids and 2 adults. Popcorn is available while you wait. I was expecting the burgers to really be something special, but unfortunately I was disappointed. Food wasn't bad, just not what I imagined when going to a restaurant name Roots BURGER BAR. I ordered the Melt (mushroom swiss burger) and it was dry, couldn't find any cheese, large cuts of onion and tomato, and only 2 or 3 pieces of mushrooms. Husband ordered the pepper jack burger and it had a good flavor but looked gross with a pile of cheese goo. My son had a basic cheese burger which he said was ok, not great. Daughter had chicken tenders that were "meh", but she ate them. Tots were standard tots and fries were thick seasoned fries-both were fine. Wings were dry and didn't have sauce at all. Service was ok (not bad, not great). I had heard very positive reviews and was excited to check this place out. I'm glad we went bc I really do love local businesses and maybe we'd go back again-but there are better options nearby. I would suggest taking a chance at least once to try it. read more

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Great food and atmosphere. I do wish they would bring their chicken quesadilla back as was fantastic and I would get it regularly during lunch. read more