Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    SquareBurger

    3.2 (126 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

    SquareBurger Photos

    SQUAREBURGER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - SquareBurger

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Blueberry cobbler milkshake. Seriously the best milkshake I've ever had.
    Jordan B.

    Walking through Philly with my friend and I noticed that we were passing "Franklin Square Park" so I told him to stop because I heard of this spot from yelp and I had to expierence it. As I approach the kiosk I see the staff cleaning up, looking like they were ready to go home. I look at my watch and notice that it's 5:56 and they close at 6. So instead of being "That Customer" I asked them when they would be re-opening, to which they told me, "It's not problem man go ahead and order something if you want it you still have time." Now THAT'S customer service! I was impressed because I know if I was in their shoes I probably wouldn't have been so nice. I noticed that their milkshake of the month was "Blueberry cobbler" so I ordered one. It was seriously the best milkshake I've had. Better than anything CookOut or Sonic produces in HR. I let my friend grab a taste and he agreed. I can't speak on their food, but If you're in Philly do yourself a favor and grab a milkshake from SquareBurger.

    Vanilla soft serve blizzard packed with Oreos. Yum.
    Gregory C.

    By no means will this place knock your socks off with a gourmet burger, but it really fits nicely into the park. They serve a cheeseburgers and veggie burgers which actually aren't too bad to grab a quick bite. They make a mean hurricane soft serve ice cream. You can also get other standards with pretzels and nachos. Prices are reasonable as well. Worth a try if you are in the park.

    3 shades of Win
    Brad P.

    Cake shake, and the out door ambience. These are the two best things about Square Burger for those like me who want the bottom line up front. I dont like writing detailed reviews on popular places because we're all pretty much rehasing the same thing 100x over. The burgers get a 3 stars- decent but nothing to write home about, and a little small for the price. The Philly Dog is notch above that. Bottom line, its a nice and peaceful place to sit outside on a great day. All locals must try the Cake Shake at least once.

    A hot dog with cili and cheese
    Ansue J.

    I like that there is a place like this in franklin square it's convenient. But today was my second time coming tand wanted to order a shake but both times they were either out of milk or not available for shakes. I get that it's easy to run out of things on nice weather days in a park setting but it wasn't even midday and when it's nice weather wouldn't you think they'd stock up a bit more? They are known for their shakes. Disappointed in that but decided to get a hot dog with chili and cheese on it. It was pretty good! But none the less would have been nice to have a cold shake in hand as well. Hopefully next time I catch them on a stocked day.

    a small white building with a green roof
    Jenny K.

    Went during lunch today with some co-workers, and I have to say, I was disappointed. The prices are great, and I didn't mind the small portion size. But I expected something more inventive and unique from a Stephen Starr restaurant. If they're going for simplicity, then every element should be absolutely perfect. My overall reaction was "meh." (However! The shakes are very tasty.)

    Hot Dog,Hamburger and Fries
    Steve I.

    Tasty Burger, no frills but good, and a hot dog cooked on a grill, both with toasted potato rolls. The Tastycake Shake was excellent very sweet, and probably a ton of calories. Nice to sit in the park next to the fountain, and enjoy some tasty burgers. The fries were very crisp but a little over salted.

    This bird would not leave me alone
    Jason P.

    Reviews be damned I went down to check this place out for myself and I'll have to say I think a lot of you yelpers are either too harsh or need to head back there. I ordered a cheese burger with fries and a large drink which came out to less than $7 which was pretty cheap in my opinion. The staff was a little disorganized but I think that's to be expected when you're just starting up. There was a group in front of me so it did take about 10 minutes or so to get my order. They were very friendly though and aware of the wait. The head chef gave the guy in front of me an order of free fries for having to wait a bit. The burger was really good, juicy and not overcooked. If for some reason you like your burger cooked well done, I'd probably let them know. Good roll and lots of toppings. The burger was smaller in circumference but thicker than I expected so it was of adequate size in my opinion. The fries were very good as well. Thin cut and crispy, no need for ketchup, the true sign of a good fry. There were plenty for me so I'd have to imagine the reviewer that thought there weren't enough probably orders the super size at McDonald's. If you're eating at the picnic tables, beware of the birds. There was this little one that wouldn't leave me alone trying to get at my fries. They know no fear and are very persistent. It came so close I could probably have picked it up and it took so much for me to shoo them away you might have to do just that to keep them from stealing your food.

    busy busy... (Photo by M. McClellan)
    Ally G.

    Squareburger... still up to their old tricks, I'm a fan. For a burger shack in the middle of Franklin Park, you can find yourself a pretty damn good burger. I've yet to get a tasty cake shake this season. But their burgers are still definitely up to par. Extra pickles please!

    John K.

    In the heart of Franklin Square, Stephen Starr caters to those craving an all-American menu - burgers, hotdogs, and fries. Despite being a corporate juggernaut, SquareBurger highlights the fact that Starr knows how to please pedestrian palates as well - not necessarily a bad thing when it's done right, and at affordable prices to boot! On a recent weekend afternoon, the GF and I set out for Franklin Square. We got in line, which was already packed with parents bringing their kids out for some minigolf, a ride on the Merry Go 'Round, and of course, some burgers and fries. SquareBurger [$4.75 x2] American cheese, pickle, onion, ketchup, mustard As they should be, these burgers are grilled on the flattop, creating a nice, salty crust, with a juicy interior. The potato rolls were nice and pliant, housing a melange of cheese, pickle, onions, and the requisite condiments. Nothing fancy, but a great bite nonetheless. Interested in a double SquareBurger? It's $2 more. The Philly Dog [$4] All beef hot dog wrapped in salami, onion, cherry peppers, plum tomatoes, mustard The Philly Dog was a nice twist on the typical hotdog. Wrapped in thin salami, the all-beef hotdog still had great snap, with an extra salty emphasis from the salami. The vinegary cherry peppers offered a countervailing acidity to each bite - somewhat reminiscent of a Shake Shack's SmokeStack. Crinkle Cut Fries [$2.50] The crinkle-cut fries are done right. Crispy and salty on the outside, and creamy within. Now that Shake Shack is done with the crinkle-cut variety, SquareBurger may be the place in Philly to get your crinkle-cut fix. SquareBurger offers American tastes in the heart of Philadelphia, without any unnecessary frills or price gouging. Now that summer is here - what better way to spend your weekend afternoons?

    Squareburger! Not so square actually!
    Dan L.

    I love the idea and the quality is there, but what you get for the money is just not good enough. I'll pass next time.

    Square Burger in Franklin Square Park

    See all

    Photo of Chris M.
    144
    134
    55

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jey R.
    2117
    249
    1739

    8 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brad P.
    541
    215
    1709

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kris L.
    383
    975
    1267

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ansue J.
    104
    12
    16

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bill M.
    1437
    1646
    1988

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John K.
    298
    584
    4267

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jo L.
    11
    742
    1528

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Made me wait outside for at least 42 minutes because of Wi-Fi finally opened and I had to leave for my meter just went somewhere else

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 years ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 0
    Love this 26
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brad P.
    1657
    1125
    97

    16 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Judy T.
    14
    24
    0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Oski B.
    57
    566
    237

    17 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    16 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D S.
    0
    21
    0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    17 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    15 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - SquareBurger

    Does anybody know if there's egg in the buns or ice cream? We have an egg allergy.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for American 6,460 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The Love

    The Love

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$$

    Great taste Well organized guys…read moreThis was really good. I got the fried chicken and my wife got the salmon. Recommended by us

    Upscale dining in a lively small dining room atmosphere…read more Food: 4. Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Midlights: - Pretty small round table for 5 of us--we ran out of real estate for our dishes - Had to wait a bit after our reservation but only 19 minutes and they were really nice about it and gave us some skillet rolls to start - Fried chicken: one of the best I've had though my southern hub has different standards. Thomas Keller Napa Addendum style with a light crispy breading and rosemary. 4.75 stars - Cornbread: super soft and buttery big round flat version looked like popped out of a skillet. 4.75 stars - Strawberry burrata toast: nice combo with pistachios scattered by and arugula salad on the side. 4.5 stars - Short rib rigatoni: al dente noodles with tender short rib pieces, but my hub loved the crispy onion strings on top. 4.25 stars - Pork chop: my teen gobbled it down. 4.5 stars - Carrot risotto: good flavor with outstanding fresh peas (pods and stems) though risotto on the runnier side. 4 stars - Layered banana dessert my hub enjoyed. 4 stars - Atmosphere: lovely with colorful art on the wall. Midlights: - Potatoes: expected fries but were wedges. Pure though couidve been crispier on the edges. 3.75 stars - Key lime soufflé cake with marshmallow ice cream. Interesting. 3.5 stars - Hush puppies: decent version with a sliced exterior. 3.5 stars - Shrimp and scallop pasta: seafood was cooked fine but spaghetti with artichokes on the side was bit plain. 3.5 stars Lowlights: - Everything was fine but not many stand out memorable dishes

    Photos
    Seating area
    Seating area
    Take Me Away
    Take Me Away
    Chai Iced & Hot

    See all

    Chai Iced & Hot
    Bud & Marilyn's

    Bud & Marilyn's

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Service was good but they have a mice problem and the food was okay. They have good drink tho!!read more

    5 stars for Bud and Marilyn's? I recently gave The Love 5 stars for its fried chicken!…read more The Marilyn's Fried Chicken I had this evening was every bit as good! I'm not sure why I waited so long to try the chicken at Bud and Marilyn's, but better late than never! They serve a LARGE 1/2 chicken. I started with the thigh. I was smitten by the first bite. I was told the chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine for 24-48 hours - dipped in a buttermilk dredge - covered with their 'secret recipe' seasoned flour - and fried in a 'pressure fryer' that cooks the chicken in 12 minutes. It was perfectly fried - so crispy - the texture and seasoning of the exterior coating was incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy - the thigh was the juiciest - I didn't get to try the drumstick as I was too full! I had the thigh and 1/2 the breast. The breast is my favorite and I savored each large delicious piece I broke apart. It's important to pick up the chicken and eat it by hand - I did cut mine in half for a picture - but didn't use a fork to eat it - you lose the 'panache'of the meal. I didn't use the hot sauce served with the chicken - I brought my own bottle of honey and poured it over the chicken and biscuits. It was heavenly! Which brings me to the Biscuits! The dish comes with 2 large fluffy buttermilk biscuits - they were golden brown on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside! They had such a rich, buttery flavor. I took several pieces of chicken and layered them on pieces of biscuit, drizzled with honey! It was truly a 5 star fried chicken and biscuit dinner!

    Photos
    Bar area
    Bar area
    MARILYN'S FRIED CHICKEN
    MARILYN'S FRIED CHICKEN
    Old fashioned

    See all

    Old fashioned
    Middle Child Clubhouse

    Middle Child Clubhouse

    4.4
    (436 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    High energy, vibrant atmosphere. Staff is engaging and informative…read more The food is so good. I have never seen a pancake like yours! Even though it is big as heck, they still get the texture as classic dinner style. That orange syrup is not to sweet. The latkas, pastrami, French fries, dill sauce, were all delectable! Highly recommended and if you have to wait, stay because it's worth it.

    The inside is cute, everything is green and cozy. Beware: there will be a line. Especially on the…read moreweekends. The good thing though, is it moves quickly. The line took us about 30 minutes to get inside, then we ordered at the counter, took a number, and the food was brought to our table. In that way, it actually is a very efficient system and there were plenty of tables, with some being reserved. The presentation of the food was lovely!! How adorable. We admired the little smiley face on the pancakes! They were so cute. The breakfast sandwich was good, but just okay. It wasn't anything special. I thought the sauce was hot sauce, but it was more of a barbecue sauce dip. I appreciated being able to sub the avocado in the sandwich over the meat without an extra charge to make it vegetarian. Overall, I get the hype, but try to get there early to avoid a long wait. The pancakes are delightful, but very sweet and syrup soaked, so I could only eat about a quarter of it. I'd recommend splitting! Also the cost wasn't bad either - the whole meal for three entrees, taxes, and a tip was pretty average for brunch in the city, costing us each (we split all the food in half) roughly $30.

    Photos
    Order at the counter
    Order at the counter
    Olivia's big pancake
    Olivia's big pancake
    Urban Roots BLT

    See all

    Urban Roots BLT
    Butcher and Singer

    Butcher and Singer

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$$

    A few days before the birth of our first child, one of my oldest friends came down from Brooklyn…read morefor what we understood would be my final properly indulgent night before parenthood. We have known each other since we were five, lived together in New York for six years, and stayed close through marriages, children, and jobs that occasionally made us question our sanity. He has seen me at my absolute best and worst, and he was also the person who helped me get fit and regain some discipline while we worked in finance and used excess to numb the misery of those jobs. Choosing Butcher & Singer gave the evening exactly the ceremonial weight it deserved. Steakhouses take on different meanings as you move through life. In your early twenties, an expense account dinner feels like the dream: free drinks and an extravagant meal while you are broke, eating ramen, and sitting at the bottom of the professional food chain. By your early thirties, after enough wining and dining in Midtown Manhattan, the ritual can feel exhausted, and another steakhouse dinner holds little appeal. In your early forties, with young children and fewer unstructured nights, catching up with a lifelong best friend over a great steak feels incredibly meaningful, partly because neither the dinner nor the friendship needs to become a weekly habit. That contrast was especially fitting because my friend is remarkably health-conscious and frugal despite being tremendously successful. He seldom strays from his disciplined diet, while I have historically been much more willing to wander toward fries, dessert, and whatever reckless topping appears on the menu. A traditional steakhouse lets both people leave satisfied: one can order a lean steak and vegetables, while the other can treat the table as permission to suspend judgment for two hours. We shared the same celebratory dinner, but our plates still reflected exactly who each of us had always been. Inside, Butcher & Singer delivers the classic steakhouse fantasy with extraordinary conviction. The soaring ceiling, monumental columns, and amber lighting give the dining room a glamorous scale, while the dark wood, painted murals, and small shaded lamps keep all that grandeur from becoming severe. This is where Stephen Starr's judgment becomes especially apparent, because both Butcher & Singer and nearby Barclay Prime depend on concepts that could age badly: one could become stuffy and antiquated, while the other could become glossy and artificial. Instead, Butcher & Singer still feels transportive, Barclay Prime remains contemporary and cool, and each succeeds because the design, service, and atmosphere are executed with total confidence. Our meal included what I believe was a Caesar salad, filet mignon, asparagus, fries, and a rich chocolate fudge cake. I added a blue cheese garnish to my steak, a completely unnecessary flourish that became the crown jewel on an already excellent piece of meat, while my friend kept his side of the table considerably cleaner. Parc creates a useful third point in Starr's small Rittenhouse constellation: its bar steak and burger offer a more casual form of red meat, somewhere between an ordinary dinner and the full ceremony of Butcher & Singer or Barclay Prime. I appreciate both, but a burger leaves me feeling heavier, while a properly cooked lean steak can feel filling and indulgent without ruining the rest of the night. Only one detail could have improved our experience. We sat at a small table near the host stand and the clock, which was comfortable and entirely reasonable for a table for two, but it left us slightly outside the dramatic center of the room. This was no one's fault, merely the kind of learned preference that comes from seeing the full room afterward and knowing where I would request to sit on a future visit. I hope to return when the budget allows, settle farther inside among the leather booths, glowing lamps, and sweep of the murals, and once again let Butcher & Singer make a rare night with an old friend feel worthy of savoring.

    Had an absolutely incredible dinner at Butcher and Singer. We started with the biscuits, which were…read morehonestly the best biscuits I've ever had. Every steak at the table was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The sides were just as impressive -- the mac and cheese, stuffed potato hash, broccolini, and mashed potatoes were all amazing. We also tried the cheesecake and lemon dessert, and both were outstanding. From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. Easily one of the best steakhouse experiences we've had.

    Photos
    Main dining area from our table.
    Main dining area from our table.
    Oysters
    Oysters
    Front entrance from our table.

    See all

    Front entrance from our table.

    SquareBurger - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...