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    The Burger Shack

    3.9 (141 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Ring of Fire burger for $13.50 lol

    The price for just a burger is crazy to me like it's not a gourmet burger lol I can understand if it was but it's just a regular burger with onion rings and it's not even spicy like that so idk why it's even called ring of fire burger lol

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    Jen S.

    The food was just ok. I liked that the bun doesn't get soggy, but in every other aspect we all agreed 5guys is better. Where they might be a good place for you is if you are vegan or vegetarian. Service was ok we walked in and there was no line so we were helped quickly. I thought the chicken fingers were better than the burger. I was a little disappointed my burger did not come with all the condiments I asked for. We were all tired and wanted a quick bite so I didn't feel like going back to ask for the condiments I wanted. I was eating my burger and then noticed a worker in the kitchen with their fingers in their mouth like biting their nails or something and then just back to work. I was grossed out. Maybe they would wash their hands before preparing more I have no clue. The cook prepares burgers in an open kitchen. He seemed to be efficient and hard working. It's laid back with a few tables if you want to eat in store. Previously I saw a lot of people order take out. We probably won't be back but if you have family members with certain dietary needs this might be a good option for you.

    Linda B.

    I love their build-a-burger concept-- you choose your bread, cheese, temperature, toppings, and burger size (4 or 7 oz). I had to get the lettuce wrap because I'm GONNA eat their delicious fries (and you gotta cut somewhere)! Their combo (burger, fries, and drink) isn't the cheapest, but this is the tastiest, juiciest burger I've had in Alexandria. One bite and the juice oozes out of the sandwich-- all over your fries. Messy and mouth-watering! Inside is brightly lit, clean, and has a TV (captions on that day). Cashier was efficient, got our orders right, and brought them to the table. I needed help getting my dad's walker to the car and 2 of the guys came to help us to the car and refused a tip (even though they do take tips for the food service). So nice. We left stuffed and satisfied. I'm sure I'll be coming back here again and again.

    Caitlin R.

    Found this place by accident trying to go to another spot. The inside was pretty nice and clean. The food came out fairly quick considering the fact they make it on the spot. The burger itself was really juicy!! I loved how each bite was packed with juicy flavor. I also thought the size of the burger was great for the price! The fries were just okay, nothing special. Overall I would def come back for their amazing burgers if i'm nearby (:

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    Jasmine K.

    Best burger place I've been to. I've been coming here pretty often and they haven't missed once. Try this order: BYOB - Brioche bun + American cheese + mushrooms/pineapple/ketchup/mustard/onion/lettuce The meat is cooked fresh. The burger just tastes so fresh itself. Comes out burning hot after about 8minutes or so. Staff is typically friendly and willing to help and be patient. Place has plenty tables and chairs! Would definitely give this place a shot!!

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    Michael C.

    Pretty good burger place that rivals other burger joints in the area in terms of food quality. Came here on a Sunday and it was relatively empty. The service was quick and the place seemed clean overall. The burgers came hot and the fries were very tasty. Compared to other similar burger places, the prices are pretty good for what you get. Overall, stop by and try these burgers.

    Shayla M.

    Love finding new spots to eat at. I wanted a burger and the first place I had selected was not open. The Burger Shack came to the rescue! Located in a small shopping center, I was quite surprised. The burger shack has a little bit of everything burgers, fries, hot dogs, milk shakes and even vegetarian options. You can build your own burger or they even have several specialty burgers to choose from. I decided to go with the pineapple teriyaki specialty burger. The burger came with a pineapple slice, teriyaki sauce, bacon and cheese served on a brioche bun. They have 7 bun options to choose from! The specialty burgers come in the 7oz size while the make your own burgers come in a 4oz or a 7oz size. You can upgrade and make your burger a combo for 3.99 which includes fries and a drink. Now pack your patience. Each burger is made to order. There's no mass making of burgers around here. The burger came out fresh and juicy. I wish it had a smidge more of salt. The fries were crispy and the perfect amount of salt. I would definitely consider visiting Burger Shack again if I was craving a burger.

    Wife loved the Curly Fries
    James M.

    If looking for a decent burger to quench a craving,this place will do it. Reasonable price and you can build your own or select from one of thier signature burgers. I rolled with a basic cheesebuger with some add-ons (extra onion, pickles). The veggies were super fresh & dressed up the burger. Mine was a little over-cooked which is why I held back a little on the Stars. My wife's burger was as she ordered it. She also loved the curly fries. Will definitely be back when the craving hits and give it another shot.

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    Juicy burgers on fabulous buns with fresh toppings, yummy fries, huge hot dogs, and delicious milkshakes

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    Tried the Pineapple Teriyaki burger and was the best around. Try it with an egg. Best burger Ive had in years.

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    Burger and fries were really good. Decent prices. Took a star away because they serve Pepsi products.

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    Praise for this Shrine to the almighty Burger. Holy Cow is sanctuary for those who worship to the…read moreGreat Hamburger, God of all Hamburger good and bad. The Great Hamburger does not discriminate. But I do. And I say this place is holy....for us burger lovers. The day: Friday~a little before the dinner rush, so I had the place to myself. No worries. The music was righteous. Soul and R And B pumping through the speakers. The order: I did a "do it yourself burger" but there was plenty of titled burgers to praise and consumer. The burger was cooked perfectly. Juicy and a hint of salt. The bun, fresh brioche-sweet and buttery. A nice selection of additives. I added avocado, lettuce, and grilled onions. I also ordered a vanilla milkshake. Well done shake. Just the right thickness, slightly less dense than soft serve ice cream. If you are a cult member of the Great Burger, then this is your church. Amen.

    I ordered the Hot Mess and asked for the Mac & cheese and onion to be on the side. I wanted to try…read morea bite with the Mac & cheese before committing to the whole burger. Unfortunately I was underwhelmed. The burger didn't have as much flavor as I have had in the past and the Mac & cheese was just noodles. I was expecting cheesier baked Mac & cheese. And I think there might have been some spicy kick to them too. I picked up my order and ate it a little later, but the sweet potato waffle fries were also not satisfying as they were really limp and soft. A few pieces were crispy so that makes me think it's how they were cooked and not because of the delay in eating them. I could have crisped them up in the oven but I didn't want to go through that trouble. I didn't finish them. I still like Holy Cow but hopefully have a better experience next time.

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    My sister and I came to Matt and Tony's for brunch with my toddler, and we had such a great…read moreexperience! We had reservations for 2 PM and were seated shortly after arriving. There was a little wait, but nothing long at all and definitely no complaints. My sister and I both ordered the steak and eggs, which came with potatoes and chimichurri sauce, and everything was absolutely delicious! The steak was flavorful, the entire meal was really good, and I would definitely order it again. For my toddler, we ordered the kids' waffle with fruit. My only small suggestion would be to offer a protein option with the kids' meal to make it a little more complete. It wasn't a big issue for us since I was able to share some of my food with him. The service was wonderful! Our server was quick, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant itself is such a cute little spot with a nice atmosphere. Overall, great food, great service, and a really enjoyable brunch. I would definitely come back again!

    I would start out by saying that I'm not sure if it is just that day or is it a constant…read moreoccurrence. We initially went to anther place but it was loud for Sunday brunch w dj music. This place was equally lively but we had already gotten there so we stayed. But the maître d' was super unorganized and chaotic. We don't have a reservation and was told to check the bar which was also full. The problem was because we had to wait first come first serve at the bar we were basically standing around the hallway and throuways where wait staff was delivering food. When we moved to be out of the way, someone else slipped into the spots. Another younger maître d' stepped in and finally took my name on the waitlist vs the first one didn't even ask if I would put my name down. Shortly after they seated us at a table right next to the door where people were coming in and waiting for the tables. Overall the wait and seating experience was chaotic and uncomfortar. When the food came, the delivery boy slipped my fiancée's has brown onto the table. He was apologetic and got us more from the kitchen. However when the bill came, they had charged us for a side. Which we had to correct if we had not looked at the bill and just blindly paid. In my mind, either the waiter should have asked us if we ordered something extra with someone else or check with his coworkers . The food wasn't bad but to be honest I was thinking about all that happened to enjoy the food. Might not come back

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    I've been coming back recently in the evenings to meet up with friends for game night. It's also…read moregiving me the opportunity to try the dinner menu. So many good options! Burgers, chicken sandwiches but the wings and mac and cheese are my favorite. I love that you can get just protein options if you just want a grilled chicken breast or a couple of slices of bacon. The service is always great. I really wish they would bring back the ribs that were on the restaurant week specials, I'm still dreaming about them. One of the special things they do is make their own syrups for their coffee drinks, I'm pretty sure they make their own sauces and dressings too because the house dressing is amazing. One suggestion is to get better ventilation, I smell like a fast food restaurant when I leave however they do have an outdoor patio that is really nice.

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    Discovered this restaurant for Alexandria's restaurant week and really glad I found it!…read more It's a smaller space but very intimate, dimly lit, and well decorated! We were immediately greeted when we walked in and our server/bartender was extremely welcoming and friendly! We chatted for a bit and really loved the quality of service he provided. It was personable and professional. We tried the wagyu burger (perfectly seasoned and cooked, juicy!) and the hot chicken sandwich (crispy chicken, delectable sauce, overall 10/10 and a MUST). The appetizers we got Brussel sprouts (very bitter, a little soggy, overall a bit disappointing) and the ribbon fries (they were basically chips, but not seasoned or salted) topped with a mayo-based sauce that was pretty good but also pretty disappointing. We didn't have room for desserts but the main dishes and drinks were good! There is a speakeasy counterpart that is right next door with incredible cocktails. Excited to try it out soon.

    So originally we signed up for an Experimental Zero Proof Cocktail night with Captain Gregory's but…read moreit ended up being a Railbird event (or both places?). Makes sense, a little more room out there anyway. We haven't been on this side of the place since it was a Sugar Shack so it was nice to see the new concept. The seats are mostly at the bar was maybe 3-4 tables around the rest of the restaurant. We got a small taster when we sat down which was really good but I do not remember what it was. The zero proof menu we were there consisted of a Blueberry, Fauxgroni, and a Honey cocktail. We got the Blueberry and Fauxgroni to start. Both were made in front of us and had very cool looking details, especially the Fauxgroni's ice cube. The Blueberry was delicious and the honey foam on top was great with it. We figured since we were there we should also grab dinner which was fully available too. Not a huge menu but had snacks and sandos with a Japanese influence. We started with the Oysters Trio and Tater Tots. The oysters came in these ceramic oysters which was pretty cool and they had an amazing flavor to them. Little sweet, little sour. The tater tots were also great because they're tater tots but the sauce really changed the flavors for us. We also got two sandos, the Hot Maple and the Miso Honey. The sandwich's were a good size. So much flavor packed in each bite. The Hot Maple had a ton of bacon jam and combined with the red onion it was a salty, sweet, sour, crunchy rich sandwich. The runny egg on top was a nice touch. The Miso Honey had a strong truffle flavor but the honey sweetness came through nicely. Also very crunchy. Lastly we got two more drinks off their regular menu, the Coffee Bean and the Hibiscus. The flavors in the Coffee Bean worked so well together. I would say it was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. The Hibiscus was pretty solid too but I only had a few sips. To end, as a part of our experience, we got these complimentary yuzu lime donuts. I guess as a call back to Sugar Shack maybe? They weren't bad, a little crispy but the flavor wasn't strong. Definitely a cool experience. I might not pay $20 for the zero proof experience itself but I would come back for their food and cocktails because I would say it was all on point.

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