We tried Burger Local last weekend as it's been on our list for a while. They have a nice outside - close to the parking garage, but it was too hot to eat al fresco. Surprisingly - after talking about the heat - my husband and I both started with the Chili Verde - w/ braised pork & hominy. It was outstanding. A lot of pork, spices and hominy in the dish. There was definitely a kick and I felt it was the highlight of our evening - in terms of food. For drinks - we got the Patio Pounder and Declaration of Independence cocktails - both pretty good. For burgers - we got the Elotes and the Four Pepper w/ the side salads with dill + mustard vinaigrette. Their salad dressing was quite good and next time (if there is one) I would get their salads - just to try more of the dressings. I say this b/c the burgers were just okay. On paper they sounded much better. I ordered mine medium - and it was definitely more well done. And while we love pretzel roll buns - it was too much bread/bun to the ratio of ingredients. It was impossible to eat w/o a fork and knife. Which you think might not be bad, but it felt like too much. And having the burger too done sort of ruined it. However - if ever in the area - I would stop for the chili and the salad dressings. read more

The burger was yummy. The short rib was very tasty good flavor perfectly cooked and The quality of the meat was good. The environment is very nice. It does have an industrial deal and there's Free covered Parking on the weekends. read more

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Came here as part of a group for lunch. Good and inventive burgers! I had the short rib burger, which included a patty plus red wine braised short rib, gruyere, and caramelized onion; others in the party had the Elotes burger, BBQ burger and Quesabirria burger, among others. They also have salads, tacos, build your own Mac and cheese, and an array of appetizers. Our waitress was pretty basic, nothing beyond taking the order and bringing the check (one friend wanted to get more iced tea but she never rematerialized to ask). Overall, good food, service could be a bit better. read more

The Burger Local - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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My food was really good. It was super appetizing and it was delicious. The waitress spilled the water on me. The service was really slow and the staff wasn't great. The duct work was dripping on me. It was really gross. It even dripped on my food. They brought the food out and then gave it to the wrong people. Also the orders were wrong. Overall I didn't have a great experience. read more

Just like restaurants in Memphis Tn, the service is awful but the food is great. I started with a beer that wasn't filled to the top. Super tasty though. For my meal, I ordered the local burger on a pretzel bun with brussel sprouts. The burger was incredible. It burned the top of mouth but it was so worth it. Juicy patty on a tasty pretzel bun. Perfection. I had to ask for silverware because I'm sure my waitress was Gen Z. read more

The Burger Local is a spot I can't wait to visit again. My husband and I decided to run in for a quick date night and we were surprised. The crowd for a Friday night was light but still busy. My husband and I ate at the bar and enjoyed the music, conversation and games on the television. Jill was our bartender and sever and she was phenomenal. She effortlessly kept busy and aware of our needs. I asked her to make me a French 75 and she effortlessly made a drink she wasn't very familiar with! Kudos to Jill!! My husband and I enjoyed the wings and truffle fries! Bon appetite! The fries were delicious! This spot is in downtown Geneva and if you haven't been...go! I love downtown locations that still have that small town feeling. read more

Great food and great service! So many great burger options and some salads, bowls, tacos, and mac & cheese items on the menu for the non-burger people like me. I've had the mac and cheese before and loved it - very filling and a generous portion. Tonight I tried the sushi bowl. I was worried it would be too spicy but it wasn't at all. A bit heavy on the sauce but still very good. We sat outside on the patio since the weather was perfect; however, the trains can get a bit annoying. read more

The Burger Local - "I wanted sushi tonight" bowl - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Best burgers we've had in ages. Hands down when we're visiting Geneva again it will be our go to spots read more

Service is meh. Food is meh. Swear the 3-4 times I've been there the girl with hella tattoos is dropping and breaking glass and she thinks it's the funniest thing ever. The nachos are a scam. There's little to no cheeese in them. Barely any meat, and it comes in this gimmicky trash can that does nothing but make it hard for the server to remove and sometimes the chips or topping fall off the plate. Burger is way too salty and the fries are terrible. Frozen, undercooked, over salted crap. Many places are serving fresh cut fries so when you get frozen from a bag it's obvious and tastes bad. Not super clean in there either. If they have blinds open you'll see all the dust floating through the air. It's kinda whack. Always shocked at the business it gets. Probably because location and the build-out is ok. I remember this place being decent 10 yrs ago, but the last 3 yrs I've came probably 3 times and all have been like the experience I share above. I do not plan on ever coming back. read more

Burger local used to be my top favorite spot to get some great eats.... But lately if just feels like everything went downfall. Last time I went the pretzel buns were ROCK HARD!! I tried my best to enjoy it but I really couldnt. The servers will not acknowledge you after they have served you your food and once a couple of weeks ago I came into burger local around 8:09 and the front desk lady said that they kitchen is closed..... so why not close at 8 pm instead of having signs saying you close at 9 pm ?? read more

We love Burger Local's food. But you have to visit and dine in. Consistently wrong food sent to us yet AGAIN tonight. SEE PIC. The General Manager blamed the third party driver, but the restaurant packed the incorrect dinner for the driver. AGAIN. The driver took 40 minutes once he picked up the food. So to net it out, I received someone else's dinner, cold. AGAIN. Too many local spots can get a burger right, sadly won't order for delivery again read more

The Burger Local - Definitely NOT a short rib burger. It's a COLD bacon burger. - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Upgrade your side to the Mac n Cheese, you won't regret it!! The chicken avocado burger was great, the service was quick. Nice spot for lunch! read more

My favorite restaurant, The best burgers and if you are there THE ONION RINGS ARE TO DIE FOR!!!

My second visit and it was ok. The shrimp bao buns need more slaw and dressing. They were dry and tasteless. Very disappointing for the price. The burgers and sides were pretty good but for some reason nothing special. I was disappointed in the pastrami on my burger. And it was so messy I didn't enjoy it. The highlight was the corn chowder soup. read more

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Stopped by Burger Local midafternoon on a Sunday. The restaurant is located on a street corner directly next to the Geneva Metra train stop. There is free street parking on 3rd street and free metra parking on weekends. They have a small outdoor patio area as well as a fairly large indoor dining area and bar. The restaurant is beautifully designed with a dark interior, modern accent lighting, green walls, and rustic tables/chairs. We snagged a table inside without any wait. We decided to just order mains: the Quesabirria Burger ($18) & BYO Mac n Cheese ($12) which I added bacon ($2) and onion strings ($1). Food came out steaming hot and fresh! The Mac n Cheese has cavatelli noodles, creamy cheese and toppings of choice. While the entree doesn't look overly large, it was filling! I got a little less than halfway before needing a to go box. My partner ordered the Quesabirria Burger as it was unique to the menu and listed as a "chef's pick". I wouldn't quite deem itself as a "burger" but it came as marinated meat with cheese and onions between a large tortilla shell. It paired with a traditional style sauce that was mild but flavor packed. Overall, our food was delicious! Where the experience lacked a bit was the service. Initially we got waters right away but after that, the server lingered before checking in to take our order as well as get us a to go box/check. We never got our waters refilled while eating and overall it wasn't crowded enough to feel like grace should be given. read more

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As we walked in, we were immediately greeted by the hostess. We came in on a Friday night. Highly suggest reserving in advance. I've been here before many times and forgot. Waited about 30 minutes to be seated. I ordered the BBQ burger which was phenomenal. Portion is good for two meals. Staff was attentive even on a busy night. The restaurant is very dark and not too much lighting but was not an issue for me. Would return! read more

The Burger Local - BBQ burger - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

The restaurant was very clean and nice on the inside. Ambiance was nice. Our server took a while to wait on us. Then he didn't get our drink out we ordered the entire time we were there. He took our order and that was the last time he came to our table until he brought our check. We had to go up to the bar to ask for refills of water. Our food was brought out by someone else and it was cold. I was so disappointed. I really looked forward to the food. I wouldn't go back especially at the cost of the food. read more

Visited the Burger Local for dinner and was thrilled with my experience. Their burgers are hefty and tasty! I ordered the Bbq burger w/ truffle fries and finished all my fries and a little more than half the burger before getting full. Both the burger and fries were delicious! Not a huge deviled eggs girly but i didn't mind these at all. Ambiance of restaurant is overall dim and vintage. Did have outdoor seating that was unavailable when i visited but will go back to checkout. If you're looking for a good burger stop at burger local and come hungry! read more

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This is place has a divey tavern feel, but is clean and efficient. I was told 30 minutes for a table on a busy Saturday night when a street festival was going on, but they seated us after no more than 10 minutes. The service was quick and friendly. And the assortment of burgers in the menu really wowed me! Creations like an elote burger or a burger topped with artichoke hearts, spinach, and garlic aioli. Yum. But a disclaimer as well. Don't order a burger with the skimpy little 4oz wagyu patties. It's criminal to pay for Wagyu and then cook it like a well done smash-burger. If you want a smashed burger go to 5-Guys. Choose the 10os regular beef patty. That's a damn good burger. Also, the Brussels sprouts side was good, but they are stewed not roasted, so know what you are getting. read more

The Burger Local - Interior - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

This was pretty good! I enjoyed my falafel burger and house salad, although it was nothing spectacular. My drink was good as well. Our waitress was not very present, so service could have been better. read more

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There are very few places left in the area that I am not angry about spending ~$50 on a couple of waters and 2 burgers, but this is one of them. I've been here a handful of times over the years and the food is always really good. The service can be "slow" sometimes but they were pretty busy at lunch today and it looked like it was just 2 servers who were also bartending and hostessing. Overall, its a thumbs up for me. read more

Tried Burger Local recently on a lunch break from work. The place is clean, modern and spacious. Located right by the train station area in Geneva. The food was pretty good - I got a wagyu burger with egg and bacon. It came with a salad. Overall it was tasty and fresh. Pricing is a little bit high for burgers and sandwiches but probably close to the price for the area. Service was ok. What was really frustrating is that I was seated right by the door and every time the waitress came in and out of the restaurant, the wind would hit me in the face and my hair would get in my face and food. The gust of air which was somewhat chilly was also annoying. **Frustrating** The table right next to the side door should probably be moved or staff should ideally use the front door as it will be annoying to pretty much any customer that eats at that table. read more

The Burger Local - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Love this place. Burger selection is large, but don't skip the apps! Outdoor patio and large indoor seating area with TVs to watch a game. Bar area is nice not too big though. The service was great, very nice and attentive waitress. Wings were small but crispy and pretty good! read more

The Burger Local - Wings - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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This is a go to when I'm at loose ends on Thursday night. Food is good, the drinks are better, and the service is top-notch. read more

The Burger Local - Bar area, from the corner! - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

I'll start with the good and then get to the bad at the end. I will preface this by saying most of this dinner was great. We first ordered a starter, which was the Tots with braised short ribs, grilled onions, queso, au jus, parmesan, and I'm guessing a little bit of crack, because it was perfection and I'm still thinking about it. If you are contemplating this starter, just do it. For the mains we each split out burger with each other and one of them was the clear winner. Burger one was the falafel burger, and it was delicious. I figured with meat on the starter that this would be a good choice for burger, and I was not disappointed. This could easily be my go to Burger here. It was a little messy, but a good burger should be. Burger two is where the negatives come into play. She ordered the quesabirria burger, and we will never order that mess again. For starters the consumé was the consistency of ketchup, not a beef broth with onions and such. To make it worse, it tastes like someone knocked a container of salt into it. It was terribly salty and neither of us finished our halves. And to top it all off, the burger patty was dryer than my grandmother after menopause. The second negative part of this visit was the onion rings. The flavor was decent, but the batter was so thick it killed the onion flavor, and made it unpleasant to eat more than two, just way too rich and greasy. The fries however were amazing. I would definitely go back, I just know what not to get now, and would still 100% recommend this place, just don't get the birria. read more

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Delicious food, from burgers to bowls. Lots of variety and tasty side dishes. Gluten free buns but no dedicated fryer.

Lovely! Pleasantly surprised this place is soo cute and stylish inside! It was very crowded (~6pm Friday night Memorial weekend in Geneva - go figure ofc) but plenty of bar seats. Incredible service seated at the bar, quick friendly and personable. I had the beyond burger and they were easily able to accommodate modifications and whatever, totally chill. Yummy! Not bad at all on price, surprisingly wide menu too. Can't believe it took me this long to come here (jk I'm a pescatarian it was very reasonable to hold off on a BURGER restaurant). Anyway, happy I got to come thru, and they have a long cocktail list. The beer on tap is good, always get a Blind Corner if you see one! Still though I just always wish a local place would have an Art History option, cest la vie. Will be back! (also they get Cubs games) read more

Decibel meter hit 88 while at our table. Over 85 is entering the danger zone. Too loud to have a conversation. Woman walked in and joined a party near us with her small fluffy dog that was not a service animal. Is that allowed in Kane County? Food was mediocre. $90 tab for small entrees without alcohol drinks. Service was quick to bring out the food, but no checking in to refresh drinks or see if we needed anything. read more

I recently went to the burger local in Geneva to watch a Monday night football game. The Atmosphere was a bit slow. It is a Monday in November just before the holidays so that's understandable. The bartender was great. She got me a menu and a drink right away. The menu is pretty standard fair for a bar, but there are some interesting items like the burger salad which is just what it says no bun a lot of lettuce and a well cooked burger. One of my favorites is the jalapeño poppers, big portion filled with a great cream sauce really good! All it was a great meal. Nice relaxed evening if you're looking for a really good burger, some interesting sides, some healthy choices as well burger local is your place five stars! read more

The Burger Local - Burger on a pretzel roll with a side of Brussels sprouts ! - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Did burger local fall off? Bun was not good burger was dry wings were dry. Fries tasted like they were from McDonald's

9.3/10 Short Rib Burger, medium rare, was amazing after a golf outing. The side of brussel sprouts had a sweet sauce that I enjoyed very much. Washed it down with a glass of crisp golden ale on draft. read more

The Burger Local - Short Rub Burger - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Thankful that this was not our first experience at Burger local. Because had it been we would not be going back. It seems as though the level of service and food quality has gone downhill in past years. We went out tonight to celebrate a birthday. And at one of the worst restaurant experiences that we've had in a long time. Not gonna bore you with the details but the important things where we waited 10 minutes before we were even greeted by a server. Waited another almost 15 minutes to get straws where we had to ask three different employees for them. All of our burgers were way overcooked. One of the reasons why we go to burger local is because you can get your burgers cooked on the more rare side and we ordered our rare and medium rare and they came out well done We never got the chance to bring it up to our server because they did not come back to check on us until almost 20 minutes after we received our food and by that time our food would have been ice cold. So we just sucked it up and ate. It then took us another 15 minutes to get to go boxes having to ask for them multiple times. Even refills on water were very hard to come by. They were not overly busy. Not on a wait. I've seen this place jampacked and had amazing service. But tonight completely missed the mark. I hope that our next time back there is a much better experience. read more

Love this place! Wish they had one Downtown Naperville. Great service & cool, contemporary atmosphere. The truffle fries are sooo good and we would buy a whole thing of the dill aioli if they sold bottles of it! read more

The Burger Local - Macaroni & Cheese; Okey Dokey Artichokey sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Food is delicious. Tots for an appetizer is quite tasty and very rich. Pretzel bites are soft and fluffy cooked nice and pairs well with the pimento cheese and melted cheese sauce. The cocktails are incredible and made perfect by Abbey. And of course to get to the actual name of the place, burgers are on point in flavor. You can tell there is a blend of meat that works great. I have been here at least 4 times in a year and it is always delicious. 5 out of 5. And P.S The service is great. read more

The Burger Local never disappoints. I've been here a handful of times and I don't have a bad thing to say about the food, service, or atmosphere of the restaurant. They've really hit a homerun here. The tots that are smoothened with braised short-ribs are world-class goodness. If you've never had them before, please do yourself one thing if you take anything from this review, get them and you won't be disappointed. The succulent tenderness of the beef, the spices and seasoning, the gravy sauce and the crispiness of the tot are highly addicting and It will have you coming back for more! Previously I've had their short rib burger and their BBQ burger and I can honestly say that I'm a short rib slut. Give me anything with short ribs and my eyes, mouth, stomach, and body just gravitate to it. With that said, this time around they are offering the Korean Short Rib taco as a special this month! I didn't even make it past the first page of the menu and I knew exactly that this is what I was getting this time. We were out celebrating my buddy's 40th birthday and there was a big group of us who had reservations here and it was pretty much packed for a Saturday night. The drinks were flowing, the appetizers were phenomenal and what was just waiting for me to get demolished were the Korean Short Rib tacos. The tacos arrived and they were hand delivered by the manager of the restaurant and before he placed my food down, he said, "these are really good." You know the food is going to be good when the manager of the restaurant gives his approval. I'll be the first one to say if something doesn't taste right, I have no issues telling whoever that is that it wasn't good. My thought and reasoning behind this is that you should never lie and say something taste good when in reality it doesn't. You're doing a complete dis-service to the chef and how are they suppose to get better to provide the best testing quality food they can make? But if it's your mother-in-law asking, then you lie like you've never lied before and always ask for more. The tacos arrived with my side of fries but I had no interests in the fries and you are served 3 good portioned tacos. They accompanied the tacos with kimchi, avocado, and cilantro. All the toppings had the right balance and worked off each other magically. The short ribs were seasoned in a way that highlighted the Korean flavors to a tee. As you guessed, the tacos were great and again I was not disappointed. I hope they make this a permanent item on the menu so other people get a chance to try it. So TBL earned their 5 star review and I'm happy to have TBL in the area and I look forward to eating here for many more years to come. Can't wait to sample the next short-rib dish. *lips smacking* read more

This is not the best burger in Geneva, this is not even a good burger. I hate to be rude, maybe people maybe like this place for the ambience, it's got a family friendly sports bar feel to it. The mozzarella sticks were not good, the shake was not good, and the burger was not good. read more

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I'll start by saying the one lost star was because they didn't have a wine I would have liked with my burger. Now, everything else was GREAT! I had the Short Rib Burger which was incredibly well done. The Mac & Cheese side was beyond yummy and the Burger of the Month was more than my grown SIL could finish. All around the meal was worth the cost. The atmosphere is comfortable and the noise level made for easy conversation. I highly recommend a visit. You won't regret it. read more

The appetizers are excellent. Be sure to get the jalapeño poppers and the pretzel bites. The salad was really large in portion and tasted good. The burgers are the highlight! Service was super quick, and they have some nice specialty cocktails. We went for lunchtime and it was pretty empty, but dinner can be crazy so make sure to get a reservation. read more

Really nice atmosphere, welcoming staff, great food, and good drink selection. We'll be back!

Very good service keep coming back to fill our waters up. The chicken tenders were phenomenal. Ambiance was good casual place won't have to worry about dressing up. The burger was mediocre. Only thing I would change is that air was on and my family and I were freezing and our teeth were chattering. read more