Follow up: they are doing all burgers medium unless you specifically ask otherwise. Problem solved! Highly recommend visiting if you find yourself on the square. read more

Imagine Wolfgang Puck himself opening a burger joint -enter Square Burger. In a word ... OUTSTANDING!!!! If you love burgers and beer like I do- then you HAVE to try this place. The burgers, fries, & desserts are a delight to any foodie. Everything is SO fresh and the service is delightful. The attention to detail the owners put into this place is evident from the buns all the way through the condiments. Burgers have evolved beyond "fast food" and now have a place in my heart as "gourmet comfort food." read more

After rave reviews and the long lines that have extended out the door of square burger the past few times we have been, we decided to venture in and see what they hype was about. Thankfully we were not in the least bit disappointed. To start off, the ambiance is that of a chic diner where there is a mix of people from those dressed in business suits to those in jeans and t-shirts (staple garb for McKinney diners). Even for a Thursday night the place was packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. We were promptly greeted by a hostess who was most amiable and led us to a table. She also chatted with us a little so it was more than just, "Here's your table." Our waitress was delightful and gave us the scoop on the new restaurant which is now 22 days old. The beer selection was awesome (although again I am pregnant so I can't actually partake in the beverage selections for a while) and they offered quite a selection including Franconia (a local Mckinney brew that is really good and gaining a place in our hearts), St. Arnold's , and Moose Drool (just to name some of our favorites). We stuck with tea and never had to ask for a refill. The menu offered many selections including two dishes that I can't wait to go back and try: the smoked salmon burger with a creamy dill sauce and the lamb burger served on pita bread (yum). I ordered the mushroom avocado burger and sweet potato fries while my husband ordered a plain cheeseburger with onion rings. Although the side items are not included in the price, they do offer a small side serving for only $1.50 of any of the sides. (Our waitress let us know this after we started ordering large sides which could serve the entire table). The burgers were good although I would have liked mine to be a bit more juicy. I know others have written the same review. I guess we are used to fatty meat that drips off your burger when eaten (and seriously that thought alone sickens me) but, Square Burger prides themselves in having very natural, very fresh (it is delivered daily from a local processor) meat with very little fat. Much healthier for sure. The sides were awesome and my husband kept doting on the fact that the onion rings (not straws) were the best he has ever had and that is saying a lot. We will get a big order of those next time. The sweet potato fries were awesome too and were like crack, we just kept eating them after we both said we were full and my husband doesn't even like sweet potato fries. If you don't like crispy fries though, these are NOT for you. Overall we had a great Square Burger experience and we got to chat with one of the owners at the end of the meal. Our total bill was under $30 which is normally what we spend anywhere in the area for dinner (and now we almost spend that at Whataburger) so it was worth it to have a better than average burger and sides plus the atmosphere. We are already planning to go back on Saturday to take my parents. read more

Lisa is correctomundo! Sean was awesome, he continued to joke with us our entire night there, even when this weird lady kept yelling at me for talking about the olive bar at Market Street (She reeeeeeaaaally didn't like olives I guess). They have a great beer selection! I personally really liked the Moose Drool, and Sean even found a beer for my non-beer drinking frand to enjoy. Most of the staff, in fact, were really nice and enjoyed a good laugh with us. I've read good things about the food, so I'm ready to go back and try a burger soon. I would fo sho suggest trying this place out! read more

The bleu burger was SO fantastic! I would for sure come back next time I'm in town. The atmosphere wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special.....then again it was lunch time on a Wednesday. read more

I tried to go here once before but it was a Saturday night and it was impossible to get in. We were in McKinney today and we decided to go in today and give it a try. My co-workers are always raving about how great this place is, so why not try it? First of all, the decor is sort of.. pretentious. The beer list is long, but the prices aren't listed so that's a hint to me that it's too expensive. We were seated not long after walking in, but long enough that we had already picked up a couple of menus that were sitting on the bench and were trying to figure out if we were supposed to seat ourselves. The hostess seems perturbed that we already took menus and made a point to take them once we got to the booth and redistribute them. Um.. Okay. I wasn't sure if it was going to be worth it to spend $10 on a burger. The waitress told us that the beef they use is locally raised and that we would not be disappointed with our food. I was hungry and didn't want to bother going somewhere else and waiting all over again, but I should have gone with my gut. I ordered the Bleu Cheese Burger and my fiance ordered the mushroom burger. There was something weird about the flavor of the burger, which we later determined to be liquid smoke, since there wasn't a grill anywhere in the kitchen (my fiance works in a kitchen and can hear/smell a grill instantly). Why, on earth, would you taint beef that you're saying is local and delicious with something so gross as liquid smoke?! If you want a smoky flavor in your burgers use a grill for goodness sake! The texture of the beef left something to be desired too. There's got to be some kind of filler. The meat itself was almost inedible. The toppings were a page out of the same book. The caramelized onions were an atrocity, and the bleu cheese was kind of gross. The arugula, however was fantastic. It was probably the best part of the entire meal. I had to scrape the caramelized onions off my burger along with some of the cheese. The Ciabatta was pretty yummy, though. My fiance ate his burger but it gave him a stomachache so he had to stop towards the end of the burger. I didn't finish mine either. We ordered sweet potato fries with the meal and they were pretty tasty, but nothing notable about them. Neither of us liked pickles so the novelty of the fried pickle was kind of lost on us. I tried it though, and upon the second bite realized that the only reason I found it palatable was because the batter didn't suck. We passed on dessert. Thankfully. The bill ended up being $30 for two burgers and a sweet potato fries, after tip. All in all, the service was forgettable and the food was mediocre at best. read more

Been back a few times, and they just keep getting better. Plus, all that celebrity hasn't gone to their heads. I've tried about a dozen beers, all great stuff. Still can't pull myself away from the sweet potato fries, so great. I was saving the lamb burger for the last thing to try, but I should have been eating it all along. It's fantastic, probably the best burger on the menu. I've been only for lunch. Next I'll have to go in the evening to try the regular, non-burger entrees and apps. read more

Square Burger is a cute little place on the corner of the square in downtown Mckinney. Get the High Society burger - proscuitto, balsamic, arugula, roasted red pepper relish, and fontina cheese - SO GOOD. Other reviewers have mentioned that the burgers weren't juicy or seasoned well but I didn't have that problem. Maybe it depends on the burger. As for side items, I'm pretty sure the sweet potato fries are sprinkled with crack because you will not be able to stop eating them long after you are full. I thought the service was excellent...there are a lot of young people, but my waiter was attentive without being annoying and the manager stopped by the table to thank us for coming in. They also have a great draft beer selection. I'll definitely be back...I'll need a sweet potato fix soon. read more

I hate to write this - but I have been there twice and haven't been impressed. I wanted to like this place. REALLY wanted to like it. After reading the review in DMN I thought it would be burger utopia. I was wrong. I will say before I start that burgers seem easy but that most people seem to manage to screw them up (IMO). Too much seasoning. Too much cooking. Too hot a fire. Too low a fire. A great burger is an art. It should be tender/juicy/moist. Even a well done burger should have traces of juicy/moistness to it. IMO. Both times I ordered them medium. Medium to me is a slight ribbon of pink through the middle of the burger. If there is no pink, that is not medium. There was no pink on either burger. The two burgers I tried both were very dense very solid bricks of meat. The first time I just ate it and said nothing. My mistake. I know. The second time I talked to the server and got a spiel about that is THEIR medium. Wow. I didn't know they got to make new standards for burgers. I guess I should have asked for a rating chart when I got there. On the second visit we did try a dessert which was very, very good. But to be honest our experience was so skewed by the lack of a good burger (especially for those prices) it sort of made our heads spin a little. Was it just us? Was it the fact we arrived both times (after 8 pm) after prime time? Was it burger roulette? I watched them prepare the space for months and was excited to see a new restaurant down there. So sad. read more

it's just not a great burger. we waited a long time for a seat and i thought the big crowd must be a good sign. i was wrong. i mean, it's not a super crappy burger by any stretch, but it isn't great; it isn't worth the money & time spent. locally sourced does not mean automatic admission to burger heaven. it's all very average. as far as the fries go: sweet potatoes are already sweet. that's why they are called sweet potatoes. they need to cinnamon or sugar or any jujing-up. the three stars? location, i guess. read more

This burger place is a must try. The chef's seafood mac & cheese is yummy: creamy & cheesy goodness! The lamb burgers are moist and just right...on the healthy side. We love the chicken wings also...crispy and tasty (I could eat this every day)!! The sweet potato fries are perfect!! For dessert, the cinnamon fritters are such a treat with a bit of citrus flavor and the whip cream kicks it up a notch!! Sooo good... read more

Some of the best thin sweet potato fries I've had and I've tried a bunch. One order is enough for two.

This was our second time eating here and it won't be the last. Burgers are great! I got the High Society burger....sooooo yummy! We also loved how the pickles and onion rings are fried tempura style. Delish! Drink prices are reasonable as well. Great atmosphere. We will be going back. read more

I have read many of the other reviews for square burger and I really feel sorry for those who had a negative experience. I hope they ate able to bring themselves to a point where they are able to give them another try because I would hope that everyone would be able to have the wonderful experience that we had there. First off let's talk menu. The choices you have just for burgers is exquisite. My wife had the mushroom burger with fresh avocado slices. Her sweet potato fries had a hint of cinnamon with just the right amount of salt. It came with a nice garlic aioli. I had the smoked cheddar burger that came with onion strings and a great smokey BBQ sauce. Our waiter looked like he was a model when he wasn't helping us, his name is John and was quite the fine server...those were my wife's words. The burgers are huge and we both took home half of our meal. White the cost was $11 for each burger with choice of sides, you get enough food for two meals so I thought the price was more than fair. I wish we could have stayed for dessert because the menu looked fabulous. One more thing...when I asked John what was so special about this place, he said that they get their beef from Genesis Beef (can be bought at the Local Yocal Farm to Market there on the square). Oddly enough, while we were there Matt from Genesis Beef came in and said hi. If you don't know about Genesis Beef, they provide 93% lean grass fed, hormone free, natural beef raised on a ranch in Durant, Oklahoma. One of the main reasons they recommend their burgers served medium is because they can trust the safety and quality of their meat. Sorry to ramble on, but our first experience at Square Burger was fantastic and I can't wait to go back and take our friends and family with us. read more

RUDE, RUDE SERVICE!!!! My friend and I wanted a bite to eat and decided to stop here for a bite to eat. That was the first mistake, walking through the door. Upon entering, it was pretty busy. There wasn't a waiting area to speak of, so it was awkward. This shorter lady was frantically running around and kept saying she would be right with us, almost as if we were in the way. She kept trying to clean a table that someone else was cleaning. We then heard, "I'll be right with you" several more times. Other people had walked in behind us at this point, so we had to scoot forward. The same lady got irritated and told us to keep the door closed, like we were 5. (so she has time to scold, but not seat?) We would have literally been standing next to someone's table at this point, since others came in. Then the best part. We waited a good 5 minutes and had been the only two waiting until the other group walked in. Rude short lady sees a group of FIVE and directs them to a table, almost immediately. I have NEVER experienced such rude, ridiculous service and we didn't even eat there. We left and ate at Spoons down the street; which was way better and friendlier! They deserved our money, not this circus show. read more

We were looking for somewhere new to try and almost missed it because we didn't see a big sign, but as soon as you walk in the staff is super friendly and accommodating. Our party had 3 burgers which were fantastic and a roast chicken plate which was also so good! Everything was seriously cooked perfectly! Also did I mention how friendly the server was? The onion rings were probably the best traditional onion rings I've ever had, they were huge, and fried to perfection without being greasy. Even our 4 year old had a blast at dinner. read more

An impressive burger bar on the corner of the square. Big windows and the decor is light and bright. Great places for a night out with friends, but we've also been with our kids on the weekend and it was equally suited for kids. The burgers were well appointed with fresh ingredients that compliment each other. The fries and onion rings are well seasoned and crispy. And the fried pickle that accompanies the burgers was a welcomed treat. The hard part is picking which burger to choose as they all look so good. Bonus, great beer selection. read more

This is a great burger restaurant. The burgers were very flavorful, the tempura onion rings were delicious and make sure you splurge on the mini ice cream sandwiches. I'll be back! read more

The mac/cheese and thin sweet potato fries with the garlic aioli sauce were so good. The ketchup tasted better than normal too so I'm not sure if it's a homemade ketchup. Onion rings were greasy but good also. The batter was light and crispy and the onions were thin and tender. Loved how you can actually bite through the rings without the entire onion pulling out. Delicious with the ketchup. For dessert were the fritters which were yummy. Light and almost bread pudding-like in the inside and crisp on the outside. The chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream made it even better. read more

I previously did a very poor review because the place is starting to look for run down. They have fixed it. The service is great! Thanks Square Burger exclamation read more

Good food, great waiter, but the hostess was crazy. Search the reviews for hostess and you'll find similar experiences. I didn't catch her name, she was older with a British or South African accent. She freaked out when our 3 year old got excited about being there and picked up her pencil. "Make her stop touching my things," she exclaimed. She then watched us like my 3 year and 17 month old were going to loot the place. We watched other patrons have to demand a booth be cleaned after she told them they NEEDED to sit at table so she doesn't have to clean the booth. Lastly, another party was scolded for grabbing menus while they were waiting. OMG this lady needs to get some hormone therapy and freaking relax. She won, I won't go back. If you like burgers and BDSM you'll love this place! read more

Have been hearing about Square Burger for a while and was determined to try it. Went on a Saturday so there was about a half hour wait but not to bad. They take your cell number so you can still wander downtown McKinney and they will call you. Sweet Potato Fries were as everyone has said, excellent! Burgers were delicious and the selection of beer is impressive. My daughter, wife and I all had different burgers and we all liked them. They are large burgers so be hungry. Pricey but a good alternative if your looking for a good burger. read more

While I'm sure this is a better burger place somewhere in the universe, Square Burger eliminates the need to seek it out. This place knows burgers and what goes good with them. Make sure you treat yourself to one of their many draft beers (excellant selections) and deserts. While a bit on the pricey side, they do serve generous portions and I've never been dissappointed with the food or service. read more

We took our three children there recently and we all loved it. The sweet potato fries are outstanding as are the onion strings. I ordered the asparagus salad which ended up being the perfect amount of food for me (especially since I ate fries, also!) It was DELICIOUS and so beautifully presented! I feel good knowing that the burgers the rest of the family were eating were made with local, grass-fed beef. The restaurant isn't totally kid friendly but it's not meant to be and we enjoyed it anyway. Bring your own crayons and paper for the kids. They do have a children's menu and CHOCOLATE MILK!! Yay! We did have to sit where the sun was directly in my husband and son's face -- they could use a shade either outside or inside to help with that. Since the booth where we sat wasn't the only table effected, it might be something for management to consider installing. Other than that, it was great! Try the homemade lemonade, freshy squeezed. It was THE BEST. read more

Try the pork chop on the wall menu. Very well done. Great selection of tap beers as well

My first time in McKinney and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food & service were. The place is a bit more modern than the surrounding, but definitely worth a try for anyone. +30 beers on tap, great tasting burgers, and awesome sweet potato fries. read more

Best restaurant on the square! I LOVE the refreshing Lamb Burger. Sit at the bar and try the selection of beers. Very tasty. The service is excellent and the owner I met was very pleasant. highly recommended :-) read more

The fries were stale and the burger patty did not taste like traditional Texas meat. Plus the fact we had to pay extra for our stale fries.

Very "it" "In" "hip" burger place, went with my husband when we first moved to McKinney, and we love walking around The Square. We had the burgers with the fried onions on top, wonderful, with their fries and I love that they give you a deep fried pickle spear. When our son came to town for his 30th Birthday I took him for lunch as he loves burgers and beer (dark Beer), and he said out of all the restuarants we took him to, and we went to The Pub and to The Shops at Legacy to eat he said Square Burgers had the best burgers and beer he had ever eaten. Great place to eat, my husband loves the garlic popcorn he tried there. We like it so much we are going tomorrow for Mothers Day lunch, looking forward to it very much..... The Crossleys read more

It was my first time going to Square Burger. I was pleasantly surprised. Very cool atmosphere, our waiter (Cameron) was awesome and the food was great! I had the lamb burger - loved the presentation and it was flavorsome. I'd have to say the same for my husband's salmon burger. We also ordered the sweet potato fries and could not stop munching! Great dining experience. Another added bonus, we got to meet one of the owners - very cool! We are sure to go again. read more

Burgers were tasty and their fries are good, but frankly this restaurant thinks its bigger than its britches, especially being located in downtown McKinney. $9.50 for 3 bites of a Mac & cheese appetizer is a joke. Even the finest steakhouses wouldn't try to pull off something so shameful. Correct the snobby attitude and come back to earth regarding what you serve and this would be a nice restaurant. read more

Another great addition to the McKinney downtown restaurants. The staff and owners bring heart to their service. Hopefully one day soon they will allow a little more "rare" into their burgers, but the salads, sweet potatoe fries, and desserts make up for it! Right now, the ribs and apple slaw are amung the favorites! read more

The wifey and I were near by and decided to check this place out due to the yelp app on our phones. This place was outstanding. I say that this has been one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. I ordered the bacon cheddar burger and it was awesome. The meat was nicely cooked and had really great flavor. No need for hiding the taste of the meat with mustard or mayo. Just a burger with lettuce but that's all that was needed. The burgers come solo so you need to order sides of fries or onion rings, no really a fan of the fries but the burger was well worth the trip. Will definitely be back for another awesome burger. read more

Had a decent experience. The staff is not friendly. Management does not follow up after food is delivered. They seemed to be pretty entitled. The burger was over cooked to what I ordered. When clarifying the temperature of the meat with the bartender he seemed annoyed having to explain what their medium was. Asked to have my food delivered a certain way and they refused due to presentation. Had the mushroom burger and was not considered a $10 burger. I don't mind paying top dollar for top quality but it wasn't considered top quality with my palette. Definitely choose Liberty Burger over Square Burger. Any location can have great or even good food, but you have to have all 3 components, great food, Clean environment, and friendly staff. They only had the the clean environment and food was good at best. Their chef choices may be of better quality, but as far as I'm concerned their name advertises burgers and therefor should have an amazing burger. read more

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I give a two because the onion strings were phenomenal but I don't have any idea what was in that burger. I couldn't get more than two bites in because of a strange odor. It wasn't rancid but something was off, like when you eat beef from a different country and it tastes different because the cows have a different diet. Anyway, not what we were expecting and wholly unpleasant. read more

My friend Nicole suggested this place, as she frequents the area, but has never stopped in before. We met for lunch and both came away very satisfied. The prices seemed a bit steep, $4.50 for a plate of fries, but the cost is only $1.50, when you order a burger. The $1.50 portion was very generous, I don't think I could down a full portion with a burger. I ordered a lamb burger with sweet potato fries, while my friend ordered the turkey burger and regular fries. So, overall, the pricing was pretty reasonable. Her turkey burger was huge and she had to cut it down in order to eat it (not a negative)! My lamb burger was served with feta cheese, leafy lettuce, red onions, and a tzatziki sauce (cucumber yogurt). I though it was fantastic. I would definitely order it again. Her regular fries were just that, regular fries, but they were pretty good. I loved my sweet potato fries. They had just the right crunch, saltiness, and sweetness that went perfect with the lamb. It was served with a spicy mayo, which would probably be better served with the regular fries. Didn't quite match the sweet potato. Our waitress was very good, checking on us the right amount of times, without being annoying. We even received four refills of our drinks without having to ask one single time. Loved that. If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping at Square Burger. We did not partake, but they have an extensive list of on-tap beer and an interesting wine list. read more

I had heard so many good things about this spot and was not at all impressed! I actually buy the same meat that Square Burger does from Local Yocal, and its wonderful! but the burger I ordered (mushroom burger) was INCREDIBLY salty and just not very good. Ironically, a group of us split some of the appetizers which ended up being very delicious. I may give them one more shot in the future.. read more

On a recent Saturday afternoon, a friend and I decided we would hit McKinney to do some shopping. (The square itself is very cute - worth going!) Everywhere we went, we asked where was the best place to get something to eat. The almost unanimous answer was Square Burger. So we decided to try it. We arrived early on a Saturday, maybe around 5:00. Nobody was there. Perfect! You would think the service would be super fast. Instead, we sat there for at least 10 minutes just waiting to be acknowledged. When the waitress finally came over, she was clueless. She couldn't make it clear that the burgers CAME with sides. Seems like a simple enough question to me. I ordered a burger that had some caramelized onions, among other things. The onions were way over-cooked. My friend ordered a burger that had equally disappointing toppings. So much so, I don't even remember what she had. The sides were no good. Tasteless fried onion straws and sweet potato fries with sugar on them. The sugar totally threw me off, as I had never seen that before. In my opinion sugar on top of SWEET potatoes is a bit redundant. But here's the thing. The burgers were not good. Everyone raved about their fresh, organic, all grass-fed beef. I didn't see it. They seemed like pre-formed, frozen patties to me. Really disappointing! We sat forever waiting for the check and drink refills. By the end of the meal, the restaurant still only had maybe two other tables besides us and the service was still dead slow. I hate to see how slow it gets when there are actually people there. One last note - what they lacked in customers, they made up for with flies. Gross! read more

I tried Square Burger today. It's a trendy place, but expensive. The salmon burger was good, but not great. The hamburgers were dry and not large or tasty enough to justify the high price tag. The most disappointing were the "Tempura Battered Colossal Onion Rings." Imagine my surprise when I received four thin, medium-size, greasy onion rings. Not colossal, nor even good, and they are overpriced. Boiled down, it's mediocre food with New York City prices in McKinney, Texas. read more

I went here for lunch yesterday and the food was good. They didn't have a vegan burger per se, but they made a sandwich with sliced sauteed mushrooms, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onions on a brioche. I also asked for some sauteed red peppers which was suggested, but they gave me a little on the side and charged me for it. The fried pickle was cool, and the fries were cooked well. The atmosphere is very open and warm. Nice place. read more