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    The Burger Shop

    4.4 (228 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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

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    I forgot, I got onion rings and they were so good!!
    Amber M.

    I cannot express how good this place is. I got dinner for 6 people and worked out to about $10 per person which is so reasonable. The employees were great and the business is in an old building downtown but the place felt clean and had a good vibe. And the food itself was so good, the orangeade, was delicious(!!!) and the burger was juicy, and we got the seasoned fries if my memory serves and they were perfect! Literally no complaints.

    Edgardo S.

    A fantastic burger that hit all the right notes. The beef was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and the cheese and sauce complemented it so well. The bun was lightly toasted, which added a nice touch. The service was friendly, and the food came out fast.

    Rory D.

    Perfect for a quick meal! Hot dog was flavorful and well-cooked. A little more sauce would be nice. A solid 4-star experience!

    ordering door and curbside pickup
    Rebecca M.

    The Burger Shop is in downtown Wake Forest. With COVID, you cannot order inside but an employee will come outside masked and you can order there. There are cups for clean and dirty pens. Curbside service is available as well. You can get your food to go or eat in a shared dining room with the Lemon Tree. They do have some tables for outside dining too. The burgers are made to order and I got a cheeseburger with tomato and lettuce but there are plenty of toppings to pick from. I also ordered fries and the portion size was huge. The fries are hand cut. I forgot to get the photo before I started eating. I liked that after I ordered my food that it was delivered to the dining area and included ketchup packets for the fries and plenty of napkins.

    Hamburger, Chili , mustard, slaw, onion, ketchup! Yummy
    B E.

    Great burgers and fries. The restaurant was very busy on a Saturday lunch. The food came out fast, warm and delicious. I will definitely be back.

    Hamburger, fries, and drink
    Russell H.

    I was expecting so much more from this place. The dining area is loud, and the order area a bit cramped, especially if a few people are there, but these things can be easily overlooked. The prices listed on Yelp! are apparently outdated, so for over $6 (with tax), you get a 1/4-lb burger. Period. Add $3 more for fries and $2.50 more for a drink. A bit on the pricey side, but if the meal is great, that can be worth it. Unfortunately, the 1/4-lb burger tasted just like the skillet-fried ones that I make at home using ground chuck. They got the crispiness done well on the outside, but aside from that, nothing special. It took them 15 minutes to get it out to the table, which seems like a long time (I can cook a burger well in less than half the time). As for the fries, they came out hot, but soggy, greasy, and a bit over-salted. In summary, a decent burger joint, but certainly not something I'd crave.

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    2 months ago

    Best burgers in town don't waste your time and money on the corporate burger shops in town support a local legend

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    1 month ago

    great service! great food. calm atmosphere. definitely worth the money and experience

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    1 year ago

    Delicious! Counter service. Cute historic area. We've eaten here twice while in Wake Forest.

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    1 year ago

    This is the Best Burger Within 100 Miles... This is my go to burger shop of all time. Scott Brown, Wake Forest

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    3 years ago

    Great food. Order at the counter and find a place to sit. Nice and clean location. Great looking out of the window and enjoying your food

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    2 years ago

    $4 for a side of fries and a 20 min wait, save your time and money and go 1 block up the street to Shorties

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    3 years ago

    Great burger decent fries. Will probably come back. Char Grill is probably their biggest competitor. I would say they are a close tie.

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    Although the food was tasty, the prices are insane. I can get the same burger elsewhere for half the price.

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    2 years ago

    Best burger shop around! Kind staff and delicious food. We frequent here often. Highly recommend!

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    2 years ago

    Best burger I have ever had so juicy so delicious the workers are nice the place is nice good place to go after hunting

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