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

3.5 but rounding up - A group of 4 of us stopped in for lunch and I enjoyed it! The Burger Social has 2 floors and is located in downtown Wheaton. We sat on the 2nd floor which has its own bar (nice since the wait staff doesn't need to go downstairs for drinks). This is a casual spot with lots of natural light coming in. There are plenty of TVs throughout which I noticed had sports on. Service throughout was OK. It did take awhile for our sever to take our order, check in, and bring drinks. I can understand if it was busy but that wasn't the case. I will say it wasn't like 45 mins of waiting, however, still not the greatest service. For food I ordered the social burger cooked well done and chose the side salad (minus feta). The dressing that comes with the salad is up my alley. I think it may have been some type of vinaigrette. Whatever it was, it was tangy and sour, I really liked it. The burger was also good. Since I'm pregnant I need to make sure all meats are thoroughly cooked. The burger was just that, cooked all the way through and no pink. Everything was delicious and I can see myself coming back. read more

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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. read more

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Found 2 open seats at the 2nd floor bar on a busy Friday. Waited 5 minutes for bartender even acknowledge us. When they did, they told us that the end of the bar we were at was "reserved" for a private party.... At 7:30pm on a Friday.... They could have just said "we don't serve your kind here". Don't bother with this place, too pretentious... read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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

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! read more

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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! read more

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Walking in, I was pleasantly surprised by the decor, especially the cool stenciling on the brick wall going up the staircase. This restaurant is much bigger than it appears. The server upstairs allowed us tons of time to socialize prior to ordering. He knew exactly the right time to approach us for our orders. The tacos were the perfect size to hold and there were enough of these small sized tacos to fill me up. I loved the fresh pepper slices and large avocado slices inside each. The IPA beer I chose was very tasty, a collaboration with a brewery made especially for Burger Social! read more

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. read more

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Been going here for years and can't believe I never dropped a review for them! Consistent service and good solid quality every time. This is a scratch kitchen restaurant which makes each meal carefully tended to before it reaches your palette! Mike, Andy and Amelia are THE BEST in the industry and pretty outstanding humans as well! read more

My husband and I stopped in on Saturday evening and sat at the bar (there was a 39 min wait, so reservations are recommended). The entire experience can be summed in in a word: BLAND. The ambience was nice, and we sat at the bar right away to get drinks and food without the wait. The service was ok, not overly friendly or attentive, but not bad, but the food was...not good at all. We had the recommended nachos (after being told the poutine was meh), and we went with the Social Burger because we had heard great things about these burgers. We ordered it cooked medium. When it arrived, it looked like a hockey puck. It resembled one of the pre-formed frozen burgers from the grocery store, but those taste better. It was overcooked with no flavor (not even the pepper jack cheese helped). We may come back for drinks, but definitely not the food. read more

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 read more

The Burger Social - Bars Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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! read more

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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. read more

The Burger Social - Delicious giant onion rings but burger slightly burnt. - Bars Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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Great food! Great Service! Open late! Smash burger and chopped salad have been added as another one of my love languages. Nom nom nom- Deeeeeelish! read more

My friends and I were out in the burbs for a cancer walk nearby and afterwards were looking to grab a bite and beer. Found this place on Yelp and came by. We were here on a Saturday and the entire front street was blocked off with canopy tents and seating so it appears they were having a festival of some sort. The Burger Social was fairly busy when we arrived and continued to get busier as time went out. They have TVs for sports fans, however we didn't partake in that and we were also sat in a high top 4 seater by the window which was perfect anyways. Our server was VERY friendly and fairly prompt our entire time. Getting the check paid was the only time it took a while. We all got some hazy IPAs (which are my favorite in general) and I really enjoyed the Noon Whistle Frozen FX. Highly recommend! My friends both got other hazy IPAs and we all were meh about it. While I didn't eat any of the burger, I had some of my friend's fries and they were pretty good! Overall - would recommend! read more

The Burger Social - Two hazy IPAs and a burger/fries combo - Bars Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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decided to try this place out after some wine tasting. The ambience was nice seem clean. Um, they had an upstairs and a downstairs we were seated upstairs. For appetizers, we order the onion rings. I did not like the onion rings. I felt that it was overly battered if you like crispy batter with not a lot of onion then this is for you, but I really like to taste my onion when I'm eating onion rings. for entrée I ordered the Italian burger with a side salad. now that side salad was definitely a side, a teeny on the small side, but was still enough to satisfy me for the meal. The Italian burger was great. The Italian patty was cooked well and the toppings made it feel like it was an Italian beef, but in a burger form. our waitress was nice friendly definitely gave us suggestions on which burgers to try. I think I would definitely try this place out again because of the plethora of burger options that they had available. read more

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

This place is serious about their burgers. Who would have guessed the restaurant name would actually tell you everything you need to know? Located in downtown Wheaton, there is plenty of seating on the main floor and second floor. Catch a game at the bar or grab a table and prepare to feast on some enormous burgers! Lots of apps to choose from, but my party went with the cauliflower tots and truffle fries. Both were great, and thank goodness the truffle fries were not smothered in truffle oil. Just enough and a good sprinkling of parmesan. Not too salty either. There's always a burger of the month (apparently a taco and shake too!), which makes it fun to come back. You better have a hearty appetite coming here, because The Burger Social doesn't mess around. There's a good variety of burgers in terms of meats, the type of bread used, and all the fixings in between. So nice to see everything from lamb, beef, barbacoa, bison, mushroom, and chicken gyro. What a variety! Bring your appetite and your best foot forward. You will be challenged at The Burger Social, but how rewarding it is! read more

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Overall, this place has good quality burgers for the price. There are some that are strong hits here. Quality- my personal default is the social burger because it lets you customize the add ons and is always high quality. I like it with some avocado for the fresher taste and They cook the patty's here a perfect medium rare and the Fries are crispy and not dry. The pork belly burger is quite flavorful as well but I found the pieces of meat to be a bit dry. The wagyu-Mexican burger (loco crunch) is not bad but they skimp a bit on the meat here. My least favorite is the shrimp patty burger. It unfortunately does not taste fresh and it falls apart. Quantity- you get quite a bit for the price here. Atmosphere- it's always packed on Fridays Saturdays and Sundays. Good clean ambiance. Service-very nice and fast servers. read more

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Very busy place. The staff was very kind and accommodating. There was 2 levels inside and outdoor seating. The burgers were good. Nothing that stood out tho. read more

We love the Geneva Burger Local and decided to try the Wheaton location. We came on a Friday night and had a 5pm reservation . The place was hopping and we were glad we had a reservation. My husband ordered the Korean Burger , I ordered the Barbocoa Burger and our friend had the Salmon Salad. Everything was wonderful. My Husband had the side salad and I paid 3 dollars more to get onion rings as my side.The delicious onion rings were worth it!Too full to have dessert.We sat on the second floor by bar which was a great place to eat. Attentive staff and clean restrooms too! read more

This is one of my favorite spots in Wheaton! The food is always amazing, the service is always good, and the restaurant is always clean. Recently, I made a reservation for 23 people on a Sunday and they were extremely accommodating! They handled our party with ease and everyone left satisfied with their experience! read more

We were very pleased with our experience at burger social!! On a summer night when the tents are out, I highly recommend making a reservation and leaving plenty of time to park (the parking garage was FULL downtown). The social burger was outstanding. We also tried the Loco Crunch and were really blown away. Even the side salad was delicious! Fries were seasoned to perfection and the beer selection was great. We will 100% be back! It was definitely an elevated burger experience. read more

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Our school had our 30 year reunion there last night and everyone took exceptional care of us. The food was awesome. The duck potstickers are now going to be something I dream about coming back to eat again and again. My husband had the bison burger with Bleu cheese and it was delicious as well. We especially enjoyed the Tea Time cocktail and the monthly special Football is Back cocktail. I 10/10 would recommend this place. read more

I really enjoyed the burgers/sandwiches here but I super enjoyed their fries of all things. Would highly recommend making a reservation because the restaurant was packed and we had to wait maybe 10 minutes even with a reservation. The staff was also very busy so we waited for maybe 30 minutes to get our food after being seated. I didn't mind the wait so I won't take any stars off but keep this in mind. The burgers were HUGE and almost worth the money especially because of their unique flavors, but it was a pretty expensive sandwich... I would still recommend coming here at least once (for the fries!). read more

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This place never disappoints! I would come here just to get fries but theres far too much good stuff to stop there. I got The Big Shot Bison Burger and it's fantastic. If you're not into heat than sub out the habanero aioli for their delicious dijonaise. In the past I got the Wild Mushroom Bleu burger and it's my favorite so far. The vibe is great and the decor has its own unique feel that helps it stand out from other cool bar/restaurants in this area. Service is also top tier, everyone seems like they enjoy working here and believe in the product. This has become my GF and I's favorite restaurant in the area and we will be back again soon. read more

The Burger Social - The Big Shot Bison burger - Bars Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

While eating outdoors, the service was fast and friendly. Besides the service, the food was plentiful and delicious!

Overall very good! Nice beer selection, the bartender was nice and engaging. Got the duck potstickers, Waugh smash, and chicken sandwich. All very good! read more

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This time I went just for drinks to celebrate my birthday. You can always count on the consistency of their cocktails. read more

The Burger Social - Negroni & Old Fashion - Two cocktails are being clinked together in a bar setting. One drink has a lemon twist garnish, and the other has an orange peel garnish. The background features bar equipment, bottles, and a dark ambiance, indicating a bar or lounge environment. - Bars Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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These are no skippy burgers! Located downtown Wheaton with a parking garage nearby there is plenty of parking. We came here to celebrate a birthday. Our waiter was on point and knew the menu/drinks which was a plus! Food arrived in a timely fashion. I recommend making a reservation if your coming for the weekend because they get very busy. There is 3 floors. We sat upstairs pretty much covered outdoor with heat which was good. It did not feel cold at all than expected. Everything was tasty and wow the size of the onion rings oh my!! I gave 4 stars due to the lack there of desserts that night. We will be coming back to try more. read more

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Delicious burgers and toppings + excellent service from Laura M. = we will be back! And if you want a great yet simple dessert, split the cinnamon churros with ice cream and whipped cream. The calories are worth it :). read more

Absolutely delicious find last weekend. First off - recommend reservations b/c we saw many people turned away. For drinks - I tried the Call it to the Pen w/ rum and pineapple juice and Christmas Rum-Cation w/ rum and Baileys. The Christmas one is the way to go! I wish I had gotten only that one as it was really good. For dinner - we got the Spicy Nacho Burger and Naan Burger. Wow! Outstanding on both. We split them between my husband and myself and I could not pick a favorite. If you like nacho chips - go for the spicy nacho, but if you're partial to lamb - go for the Naan burger. I would order both again and again. I also loved the fries with them. You're probably thinking - fries? No big deal - but these were perfectly seasoned. Excellent all the way and we will be back! read more

I love the Burger Local in Geneva and was excited to try the sister restaurant in Wheaton. It was predictably amazing! To start, we began with the Social Nachos. With four adults and two kids at our table, these were perfectly shareable and everyone was satisfied. The queso fundido adorning the nachos was amazing. For my main, I got the wagyu smash. To be clear, there wasn't really anything about the burger that felt like it was wagyu BUT it was a tasty burger. The fries were also delicious. It was my birthday so for dessert we had the churros ice cream sandwich and shared it and that, too, was excellent! So sweet but SO good. We had a reservation so got a delightful seat by the window, with plenty of space, and in short chairs (in my old age, I'm anti-bar-stool). Will definitely return! read more

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Great food, however our server was a bit rude and totally forgot about my drink because it was not a cocktail. When everyone else was served and I wasn't he made a snarky comment about getting it in a bit. And when he returned to the table he said "here you go, that better?" Honestly, super rude and uncalled for. read more

Interior feels like a classic industrial style vibe, typical to that of a brewery or burger joint. My server was very nice and service was fast. I got the burger of the month which has some arugula, goat cheese, an egg, and some sort of jam, and it was pretty good! I think the party could use more salt and seasoning but otherwise it was great. The onion rings were extremely greasy!! I could literally squeeze the oil out and could feel it when I bit into the ring. Also, they didn't really have any salt or flavor to them so I wouldn't recommend. All in all I would definitely come back as the rest of the menu sounds great read more

The Burger Social - Burger of the month (October 2023), onion rings, iced tea - Bars Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Terrific ambiance in this restaurant. I came in early on a Wednesday. Sat the bar and was able to order some tasty craft beer and delicious food. I had the taco of the month (Nashville Hot tacos)... I felt a little guilty not ordering a burger but these sounded so good and they did not disappoint. Service was good but could have been a little more attentive given that it was not super busy. Still not a negative. Excellent spot and I highly recommend. read more

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Just enjoyed two beefy burgers for y'all and Holly shit was it incredibly satisfying. Big burgers are making a come back after the years of smash burger after smash burger. Don't get me wrong, smash burgers can hit but there's nothing like a thick burger to really bring you back. Ya know? Thank you!! read more