I tried Smash papas at the riverside food lab and was pleasantly surprised by the veggie burger. It was delicious and flavorful. Next time I'm in the area, will definitely try it again. They have a variety of different burgers and hot dogs. The staff was really nice. Just be prepared to wait during their busy times. read more

This place is terrible. The menu items sound truly appealing but when me and my girlfriend were greeted with two patties of charcoal, we were wrong Youre spending lots of money for essentially two fossilized stones of cow. We also had the Garlic Fries and those were great, but can that make up for the crime against humanity that ive experienced, No 1 Star read more

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Located inside the riverside food lab right next to fox theater. Great spot right at the main entrance. Warm welcome and service. Super friendly staff especially by John who served us. Going strong for 3 years making their 4th year in January. Luv the anime theme, drinks, atmosphere. Designated seating areas in front. Limited Parking in front with additional parking garage just behind the building on same block. When you're in the mood for some shake & fries they gotcha covered! read more

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Stopped by the Food Lab on Saturday night and tried a few things. The street dog was delicious and packed with flavor, though it definitely had a kick -- didn't realize it came with jalapeños . Totally on me, and next time I'd order it without because it was really good otherwise. The onion rings were crispy and tasty, and the chili fries were solid, which made the chili dog a little surprising -- not bad, just didn't shine as much as the fries did. Overall, it was a fun experience and I'd definitely come back, just with a few tweaks to my order next time. Bonus points for easy parking! There's a garage right around the corner from the front entrance, plus 90 minutes of free parking when you validate inside. read more

Smash Papas - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

Great service! Appreciated the conversations with the employees and their recommendations. They checked in on us regularly and shared their specials with us to consider for our next visit. The potatoes were great! The buffalo chicken potato was delicious and you can ask for a side sauce to add some more. We also had the OG potato and the carne asada potato. The churro sundae was great too. read more

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I had a great experience at Smash Papas in Riverside Food Lab! I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Baked Potato, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were amazing, and it was cooked perfectly. I've also tried their burgers, and they're just as good--great quality, generous portions, and very satisfying. The restaurant has a nice, relaxed ambiance, making it a great place to enjoy a meal. A special shout-out to John, who was incredibly outgoing and friendly. He made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in, and his excellent customer service made our visit even more enjoyable. I definitely recommend Smash Papas if you're looking for delicious food, generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Came to eat with the family and food took forever. Everyone else got their food and I was stuck waiting. After my fam finished eating I got up to cancel my order and the guy up front said I was next and started to cook my food. (Little Asian dude with snarky attitude.) Had the kids and wife get ice cream while we waited 15 min more min. Food finally came out and it was not worth the wait. If you haven't eaten here, pick a different spot. There's a ton others to choose from. read more

Smash Papas - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

Smash papas have the best chilli cheese fries. I've had many different chilli cheese fries but nothing hits the spot like this place! If you come to the food lab i recommend to try this place. The flavoring in the food is amazing and not to mention the crew is so friendly and out going. Overall i have such a great experience every time i stop by read more

Smash Papas - chilli cheese fries & chilli cheese dog - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

I paid $90 for me and my family of 4. To end up with a burger the size of a slider. Definitely believe the people that leave the bad reviews on size. My garlic fries had good flavor but were soggy. My daughter's garlic fries had no salt on them. I put my sons hand for reference he's 10 and 4" 1/2. His hand is bigger. My boyfriend got the bulgogi burger. It was a soggy mess. The flavor of the burgers is good. But not worth the price point. If it was a sit down themed restaurant I could justify it. But for a cafeteria style ordering place it is absolutely appalling what you pay vs what you get. Do better smash Papas. read more

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I ordered the villain burger and smash papas. The villain burger had jalapeños and pepper Jack cheese. It was good. I think if I went back I would make it a double. The smash papas were ok flavor wise. I liked the size of the order and it was filling The service was good and my meal was made quickly. read more

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So amazing!! Food was so fresh, very affordable, quick service and extremely nice. Definitely coming back and so glad I found this place! read more

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Food was good but way too overpriced. Single patty burger was $12. The patty was soooo thin. The buns were not my favorite read more

Smash Papas - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

Recently visited Riverside Food Lab and got the Veggie Classic burger. As a life long vegetarian, I'm not the biggest fan of impossible or beyond burgers . I was pleasantly surprised with the Veggie Classic since they use a traditional garden patty. It was delicious! 10/10. The fries were also good and the service was fast. Will definitely be visiting again :) read more

Asian man needs to quit chit-chatting when it's busy and start calling out some damn names of orders when they're ready. Waited an ungodly amount of time for 1 sandwich and when I go up to ask for an update, he grabs it from the hot line like it's MY fault I didn't know it was ready. I was standing there the whole time, he never said anything!!! It tasted good but it would have been even better right when it was done. read more

Great food and awesome service. I ordered the Villain burger. It was the perfect size and the fries were thin and crispy just the way I like them. I dipped them in their delicious ranch dressing! WOW!! read more

Ordered a burger to go via the kiosk and received a text message when it was ready (about 5 minutes later). The western cheeseburger consists of a single all beef patty, American cheese, crispy onions, bacon, chipotle bbq ranch. The party was a bit too salty for my liking; but everything else was good - the bun was soft and fluffy and had the perfect amount of toppings. However, it was way too expensive for a single burger a la carte. With tax and before tip, it was a whopping $15.21!! Will I be back here? Likely not. read more

Smash Papas - Western - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

I was in downtown Riverside for a convention and decided to try this place. The ambiance is pretty cool. It reminds me of a Haven City but much smaller. I ordered the Classic smash burger with a double patty and my daughter ordered the cheese dog with cheese fries. The overall size of the order is very filling and not too expensive. My daughter loved the cheese dog although the actual size of the dog is just enough for a child. The nacho cheese was pretty good and not too spicy. The smash burger was Ok. I feel that the patty's are a little undersized so you need to order a double patty if you go here. The smash sauce is good but there is way too much added which overwhelms the taste of the actual burger. Overall I wouldn't eat here again but it did fill me up. read more

Ever heard of simple is best? It's true when it comes to food as well! Smash papas have such cute decor and kudos on playing One Piece on the big screen when we visited. We ordered the cheeseburger, the villain, and the onion rings. It took less than 10 minutes for the food to come out. And although the pictures I took does not do any justice, the food here simply hits the spot! We'd definitely come back for these delicious burgers. The onion rings were also very delicious! They're located in the corner, inside Food Labs! read more

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I recommend this place if you want something that you can get elsewhere but with a twist to it From the sauce to the well done fries its a give it a try and see if you can resist to not get it again cuz u will read more

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Not my first time eating here but first review. Really solid smash burgers. Juicy, melted cheese, fresh veggies, soft bun. Shout to Ray! Service was outstanding and the recommendation of the fried zucchini was spot on. I will be back soon. read more

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This place was absolutely horrible. I got the hero burger the hamburger was small, the patty was so thin and over cooked! The grilled onions were cold in the middle! The onion rings were soggy. I would NEVER come back here again. read more

Absolutely Great place environment and food is BOMB Highly recommend ANY MEAL with the chili very flavorful John and Gloria are the BEST

I was in Riverside for a training for week went to the Food Lab and came across Smash Papas. I got the double smash and fries. And I loved it!! The burger and fries were seasoned so well!! Burger was crisp and had soft buns. The owners were so easy to talk to. They were very welcoming and shared a bit of their story. Loved the vibes and food!! All around great place!! Was so good I went twice!!! Thank you Smash Papas!!! -Maggie read more

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Smash burger was very good. Bun and meat were tasty. Fries were good but nothing special and soft drinks were kind of flat. Fun spot

We ordered an Oreo shake, vanilla shake, and regular fries. The fries were actually amazing!! They had the perfect amount of seasoning on them and were so fresh. They workers are very kind and checked up on us!! read more

Smash Papas - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

I recently visited Smash Papa's inside the Riverside Food Lab, and I have to say -- the owners are absolutely fantastic! They're so friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they really care about their customers and the food they serve. I tried two items while I was there: the BLTA burger and the Philly cheesesteak. Both were excellent, but the Philly was definitely a standout -- absolutely worth trying! The food came out fast, the prices were very reasonable (especially compared to most spots in the area), and the overall experience was great. The change from the previous place that occupied this space is a huge improvement -- Smash Papa's is definitely a win for the Food Lab. I also had a nice chat with the owners about their other location, Smash Hawaiian, over at the Redlands Public Market. That's next on my list to check out! Highly recommend giving Smash Papa's a try. read more

The hotdog is way better than the Smash-burger. And the prices are extremely high for what it is. You're better off going somewhere else in the food lab read more

Food was good as well as their customer service. My family and I really enjoyed it. It's pricey for the amount of food you get but worth it. Oh and their ranch sauce is divine! read more

A new addition to the Riverside Food Lab, Smash Papas replaces Pig Pen right at the front entrance of the food lab. I came for dinner earlier this week and overall had an okay meal there. The single smash burger I ordered was good but on the smaller side and I wish it had more seasoning as it tasted a little plain and the sauce they had on the burger reminded me of a Thousand-Island style sauce. The fries were decent and were on the thinner side but were hot and crispy. Price wise, I feel like you don't get the quality of food you are paying for and it's on the expensive side compared to the other vendors in the food hall. They just opened so I'm hoping there's some adjustments in the coming months as I can see potential growth especially with smash burgers not being that common in the IE. The staff were friendly as a plus and everything is made to order here. I waited about 10 minutes before my food was ready. Overall ambience was lively as the food lab was quite busy during dinner time when I went and there's plenty of seating for groups and parking in the structure or streets. read more

Smash Papas - Smash Burger Single with Fries - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

We came in for wings and Parmesan fries, but after seeing someone order the churros, we had to try them too, they looked amazing. As we got to chatting, we ended up sampling their cookies and hot chocolate before we left. The owner is incredibly kind and generous, and the whole experience was fantastic. We'll definitely be back, such a great time! Thank you read more

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Merely okay, I gave this a try early on when the Festival of Lights started. It sounded cool, smash-style burgers can be fun and tasty, right? Or so I thought. As noted by others, the prices aren't commiserate with quality. I went for a double with cheese because that's how you roll, theoretically. A deal with drink and onion rings sounded like the best option. Made to order, it probably took 10 minutes, not bad, but not fast either, considering how slow it was midday. The packaging was nice, though, good box, and I grabbed a seat to dive in. First, it was very hot, a good start. After a few bites, I decided that there's something essential missing in regard to taste. There's a special sauce reminiscent of Thousand Island dressing, but very subdued and lacks spice and verve. After I finished, I felt a bit letdown. I wanted to support a new start-up, but wasn't good enough for me to want to go back. The girl working the counter was really nice and professional, so that's a plus and kept my score 3:5 stars. read more

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By far the Best Western Burger in Riverside!!!! Ever in town stop by at SMASH PAPAS !!!! And ask for the new style western read more

Smash Papas - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

Went in today and got this burger name Hero, it was super delicious, the flavors was on point. Josh, made the perfect burger. I'm defenseless going back. The service is great. Feel like home. Chill vibes. read more

Smash Papas - Hero. - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

Best garlic parm fries ever !!the service was amazing the burger was 10/10 the owner showed so much love !!

The smash fries are to dieeee for oh my gosh so good! This is my favorite burger spot! You have to try the shakes too! So goooood.

Garlic Parm Fries were disappointing, the bacon burger smelled like the bathroom, made my friend sick, and they took FOREVER! I waited 30 minutes for Garlic Parm Fries. read more

It was my first time trying Smash Papas, and as someone who had never ordered there before, the experience was a little frustrating. I was the second person in line, so I had some time to observe, but I still wasn't really sure what the place was known for. When it was my turn, I told the person taking my order that it was my first time there and asked for a recommendation. He looked at me and said, "Well, we make burgers, wings, hotdogs, and the ingredients are on the menu." I asked again what he personally recommended or what made certain items different, but he seemed annoyed and replied, "Whatever you want, it's all made to order." Not wanting to hold up the line any longer, I went with a safe choice: an LA-style hotdog, onion rings, and a soda. About 8 minutes later, I saw the food for the customer ahead of me, and honestly, it looked amazing -- great-looking burgers and some loaded fries that looked incredible. That was more along the lines of what I was hoping for, but by then I was told my order was already being prepared. About 10 minutes later, I received my food, but instead of onion rings I got regular fries. I decided to keep them because I didn't want to wait another 10 minutes for a replacement. The hotdog itself was tasty, although the prices were a little higher compared to other burger and hotdog spots. Overall, I do think this could be a great place if you already know the menu and what to order. I'd definitely like to come back and give it another try -- especially after seeing what the person before me ordered. read more

10/10 recommend for a fun date night or family night, we ordered a kids meal and two burgers, the villan burger which was flavorul with slight heat, and a double smash which was crispy around the edges just how I love my smash burgers and the thousand island dressing made in house really elevated the flavor for me, my kiddo got dino chicken nuggies he loved them very crispy, we also ordered garlic parm fries with lots of flavor as well food came out promptly, the staff very friendly and helpful MEL took our order and he recommended the villan burger, and we are glad he did, he also made my son a very special milkshake, thank you MEL you are so helpful and caring! John (owner) was very attentive to us gave us a lil history behind the concept and location he's such a cool guy as well with outstanding customer relations, if you are ever at the food lab in Riverside come check them out, small family business with a great concept and super delicious food with a friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home! read more

Came here on a Saturday and waited 1 hour for two hotdogs. Everyone who ordered before me and after also waited approximately 1 hr. Management is to blame. Understaffed and the poor workers did not look properly trained. Farmer boys is down the street. read more

the wait here is atrociously long. Had to wait 45 minutes for my order alongside a handful of other people. Had multiple people infront of me wait even longer and with some cancelling their order. read more