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    The Burger Social

    4.1 (481 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Sunday Football Specials
    Miranda L.

    If you're looking for burgers, mac and cheese, and whiskey, The Burger Social is the spot for you! Located on Hale Street, it's located in the heart of Downtown Wheaton. The inside is very industrial with the same layout of a large bar and dining area on both the first and second floor. The second floor also features a small patio area. When I visited, i ordered The Pitmaster burger. The burger was stacked high with toppings and the meat was juicy. I also highly recommend getting a side of their ranch for fries. Most of their burgers come with pretzel buns but they also have potato buns. I love the variety of burgers they offer and enjoy seeing what monthly burger, cocktail, taco, and shake they have. I visited during a Sunday during football season where they had additional wings, beer, and an old fashioned special. The only drawback to the experience was the service level. There were a couple of instances where drinks lingered coming to the table and requested refills weren't given. While our server was present, there were very long timespans in between check-ins. I can understand if it was a very busy day but crowd was minimal till around when we finished dining.

    W John K.

    Had a great time at Cantigny, wanted a good place to have a fun meal(s). Son's girlfriend recommended The Burger Social! Arrived without a reservation, but they were quite accommodating for party of 7! Had a sports Bar feel with an upscale vibe. We were asked if we would be fine sitting upstairs & outside with a roof. Was a great spot. Preferred having filtered Water, instead of alcohol although one of us ordered a spin on the Moscow Mule. Appetizers consisted of: Wings, Cauliflower Tots, Onion Rings. Main dishes were: Social burger, Wagyu Burger, Smash Burger (2), Yoga Flame, Naan Burger, Wild Mushroom Burger. Btw, our Server was Ghia, who was outstanding and amusing. When in the Wheaton area highly recommend this fine spot. Cheers & Mangia!

    Mckenzie J.

    Great food and awesome atmosphere! The service was a little slow, and my burger came out wrong. It was supposed to have bacon, but they put brisket on it instead. Luckily, I like brisket and it ended up being delicious, so it wasn't a big deal. The mac and cheese, which you can customize with toppings, was probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant. We added chicken tenders, jalapeños, and bacon. The tenders were juicy and full of flavor. We sat outside, and I loved the vibe. I've never really eaten in downtown Wheaton before, and the open outdoor dining area was such a nice surprise. Plenty of seating and a great space. I definitely want to come back!

    Wagu burger
    Rachel H.

    We really liked this place! My mom has been here a few times and recommended it for us for lunch today. 4 adults, 2 toddlers. Waitress was fantastic! Ended up ordering like 3 cheese curd apps because the peach sauce it came with was ridiculously delicious. Hubs had a draft pale ale Art History, and shared a lamb burger with Opa; I shared a peppermint milkshake and wagu burger; my mom got the Texas burger and kids each got grilled cheese with side of Mac. For all of us was about $130 total before tip. Only food note was the fries were way too seasoned; everything else was top notch. Extra points for being truly family friendly with a changing table in the men's room. Will be back!

    Fried Pickles
    Emily K.

    I came here to eat on a Thursday with a friend, and we did not need a reservation and were seated within a few minutes. We started off with the fried pickles which were 10/10! We shared the wagyu smash burger and the barbacoa grilled cheese with truffle fries and onion rings. The burger was juicy and I liked the pretzel bun! The egg white was slightly raw on half the burger which wasn't ideal. The barbacoa grilled cheese was good as a sandwich, but it didn't really satisfy as a grilled cheese. Definitely a generous portion of meat! All of the sides were really good and everything came out quickly. Their specialty burgers are all super intriguing and I would definitely come back to try more!

    Patio sippin
    Nick P.

    We don't come to downtown Wheaton often but I wanted to try the burgers here. We came on a Wednesday night, we sat at the bar upstairs since they didn't have any tables open. It was a little weird since we saw open tables upstairs for the whole time we were there. That's okay because the bartenders were great and attentive. The burgers do take some time, so if you're starving you'll need an appetizer. We ordered the naan burger with truffle fries and the shrimp burger with macaroni and cheese. Prices were fair for the portions received. -naan burger with truffle fries 4.5 - lamb was cooked well. It practically melted in my mouth, great texture. Truffle fries had a strong truffle flavor which is what I wanted. Fries were crispy not soggy. -shrimp burger with macaroni and cheese 3.5 - I wished there was more shrimp taste, it was okay. Not something I would order again. The macaroni and cheese however made up for the lack of disappointment. It was cheesy and the noodles were soft.

    Shelby C.

    The service here was really great and they were helpful in giving recommendations! The food was all delicious, this was my first time here but I would definitely recommend it for a great burger

    Delicious giant onion rings but burger slightly burnt.
    Jasmine C.

    Love love love, one star knocked off for my aunts burger being over cooked. ... she loved the onion rings though! My drink of the month was some deliciously good whisky old fashioned that had cognac in it. .. this was a beautiful day in Illinois and we were able to sit by the open window/door despite only being a party of two. I ordered a pear salmon salad which did not disappoint.

    Michael W.

    The Burger Social is an awesome burger joint in downtown Wheaton! My friend and I met up for dinner and because of the nice weather, we sat outside under the large tented common space that all the restaurants use. I ordered the Chili Relleno Burger and my friend ordered the Barbacoa Burger. Overall the Chili Relleno Burger was good, except the chorizo tasted more like seasoned taco meat. Other than that, it was a good burger. I had a taste of the Barbacoa Burger and that was super flavorful and delicious. And the fries had a good crunch to them. If you're in Wheaton and looking for a good burger, then swing on down to The Burger Social!

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    Very nice ambiance, especially with the outdoor seating, but the food itself was very pedestrian.

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    Food and service were both excellent. I would highly recommend grabbing lunch here. I would definitely try the truffle fries

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    Friendly service and the onion rings were the best I ever had! I can't wait to return!

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    Great hamburgers and cool atmosphere. Restaurant opens up to Hale Street which is cool.

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    What type of outdoor seating is available?

    They have a couple or few tables on the sidewalk by the street, one whole wall opens up like a garage door so lots of air circulation in the building proper and then a roof top type of situation with cloth(?) sides. I felt very comfortable there and… 

    Can you order burgers with lettuce, instead of buns?

    Yes

    What time is the Happy Hour?

    They don't have a happy hour. Great drinks all day long 😊 🍻 🍸

    Does anyone know if they have Gluten free buns?

    Hi Rachel, yes we do have gluten free buns here and they are pretty tasty. Sorry for taking a few days to get back to you, I've been out of town. -James Larson Operations… 

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    This place came up on my radar because I saw it on lots of top burgers in the city/ country lists…read more I came into town for a beer festival and really wanted to come here. I also saw that lines are long weights are typical here. Well, I came here after getting int town on a weeknight. It was on the later side and it was still busy, but the wait for me was only 30 minutes! When I finally got to sit down at the bar, I was greeted by really friendly folks. It was busy inside, but not super packed. The vibe here was pretty chill with dim lighting. I ordered the roasted marrow bone and a single cheeseburger. Believe me, the single is way more than enough burger for a person to handle. I'm not want to rank food items, but I have to say this burger definitely lives up to the hype. A really delicious burger. I can see why it's so popular. The menu also features beers from local breweries and a good variety of cocktails. They also have some other fun menu items. I wish I lived closer where I can come here often enough where I would get the other items as well.

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    The cooks were very attentive!
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    in the summer, the Chorizo burger is my favorite here! Honestly, i don't care which burger i have…read morebecause I love all of them. You can tell they use great meat for their burgers and honestly, I haven't tasted a better burger since. This is a great option for families because there is a fenced in area with space for the kids to run around and play in the warmer months. There is a great beer selection that is constantly changing so you can taste a variety of beers throughout the year.

    We've been patrons here since they've opened. Great beer selection, decent burgers (dry, not juicy…read moreburgers, but good toppings), really good fries and they've slowly expanded the menu. Last night I ordered the spicy 302 burger and my wife had a regular 302 burger. Neither of us could tell the difference. My issue is 302 has turned into a daycare for kids. Parents let their kids run amok now. It's great for us parents to have a place to relax and let the kids blow off some energy. But letting your kids run around a restaurant with zero control is too much. Within the first 5 min of us being there, one kid slammed his mom's wine glass down and shattered it, another kid was hanging in the door handle and would not move when I tried to utilize the door. 302 tried to post "patio rules" but some parents have zero respect for those. Such as on rule, 302 asks for no ball playing on the patio, for understandable reasons. Yet, one kid had a soccer ball, another a beach ball and another a softball. All were flying around the patio, smashing into people and things. Parents; teach your kids some common sense manners and respect for others.

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    From my seat behind the bar. It's a low top table
    From my seat behind the bar. It's a low top table
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    We tried Burger Local last weekend as it's been on our list for a while. They have a nice outside…read more- 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.

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    Burger on a pretzel roll with a side of Brussels sprouts !
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