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    Thunder Bacon Burger

    4.6 (128 reviews)
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    David K.

    I really enjoy eating in eclectic establishments with unique dishes, especially when made well, and Thunder Bacon Burger brought the thunder in each of these areas! I have not been here since the previous business, Donut Bar, was in the space. While I do miss Donut Bar, Thunder Bacon Burger is an excellent replacement. It was nice to be back. The place was clean, and our server, Erin, was very personable. My wife had the Thunder Veggie Burger, I had the Thinderkush (Green chilies, bleu cheese, chopped bacon, and raspberry chipotle sauce), and our 19-year-old son had the WTF (Peanut butter, chopped bacon, jalapeño, and raspberry chipotle sauce on a donut bun). All of us enjoyed our food, and it made for a memorable Wednesday lunch. If my review was not enough to persuade you to give them a try, they also have a painting of Alex Van Halen's iconic guitar and a sign outside that essentially states skinny people do not get kidnapped. :)

    Chris N.

    Nice place to stop in for a pretty decent and unique burger. Good flavor, not to messy and a very rock and roll ambiance. We tried a couple burgers and also the loaded tater tots. The cream cheese took me by surprise and made it a little heavy but the pickled onions helped. Nice place to grab lunch with friends and I'm sure also an even better spot after a few drinks and a walk downtown. Would return again.

    Brian M.

    Back in Tucson just under 3 years, cannot believe this was my first time here - the 'Thunder Classic Burger' was as good as it gets. The burger was cooked perfectly, the bun was wonderful, toppings all fresh and a small vice large side of tots (sufficient for two average sized people) were crispy and flavorful. Toss in friendly and welcoming service from Lauren and Dragoon (Sonoran Amber) on tap, absolutely great experience and a perfect lunch stop. The restrooms have cool art deco and overall, I am issuing my coveted 6-star rating on cleanliness. Those cieling tiles to include around intakes - spotless! Assuming the kitchen is as clean as the dining area, this place deserves a A++. Will definitely return, highly recommend. Tip: Ride share may take you to the previous location, double check the current address in your app.

    Farlows B.A.M.F Burger
    Nicolette R.

    Absolutely LOVED it here! I got the Farlows burger and ate every bite of it, it was that good! The pulled pork on it was soooo tender too. My girlfriend got the 520 burger, she loved it and it definitely had some spice to it! The lady working was very sweet and nice (can't remember her name but she's the one that had plugs in her ears) very friendly as well. Fantastic experience and will be coming back again. Side note: There's an older male spirit/ghost that hangs out inside as well I saw. Very calm man and doesn't bug anyone, he's more of an observer . I'm also a psychic medium so most people won't see this man but waitress affirmed what I saw. All good vibes!

    Jessica P.

    A small burger joint located downtown. This place was great! Loved my classic bacon burger. We also got the Thunder Pacaw which was a breaded chicken patty on top of a burger. The hot honey chili sauce on top was so good. Server was super nice and provided suggestions and explained the menu. We loved the art decor too. The bathroom decor is hilarious.

    Thunder Classic Burger with tots on the side
    Ray T.

    First the location. It's downtown and parking is an issue. The are a few spots on the street in front but they were taken. Ended in a parking garage around the corner. The restaurant has an urban vibe and was fairly empty when we got there a little after noon on a Saturday. It ended up being pretty jammed but the time we left. We seated immediately and our waitress did a great job of taking care of us the entire time. We both ordered the Thunder Classic Burger with tater tots on the side. It's a double patty smash burger on an amazing bun. I opted out on the "Thunder Sauce" and went with yellow mustard instead. My wife went with the sauce which I later tasted and it was pretty good. Prepare to get messy with the burger but it's worth it! It's a basic burger, with lettuce, tomato and pickles but its tastes amazing.... On a final note the restrooms are CLEAN!

    Cool shit on the wall
    Scott K.

    Just randomly wanted a burger while I was walking around and came across this place on yelp. There was only one other couple so service was immediate and they had some cool photos on the wall. I got the burger that had donuts for a bun and red chili peppers inside with some kind of barbecue sauce and it was insanely good. Had an IPA that voodoo ranger IPA. It was good went perfectly with the fries in the burger. I will definitely be back for another burger.

    Shows increased priced on doordash vs prices in store
    Drew K.

    Here's the deal this is pretty decent food. However, I do have a few issues. I ordered via doordash and after comparing price they are charging more on doordash than in restaurant. Example 3 way is 18 in store we paid 21 on doordash. Also, on the photos they show make the portions look huge and they're not. They are fine portion but a realistic photo of what you're getting is what is expected. They make the fries (and we ordered large porion)and tots look like they could feed 2 people, But it's not it's a small portion compared to photos. Which again is fine, but let's not over promise. Finally, the food it's self. The buns are so good, tgey are nice and soft. I had the G.O.A.T burger it was decent. It's not something I would go out if my way to order again. My husband had the 3 way burger. He loved it. However, again it was nearly as much food as they made it look like. The fries that are called Chipotle are really buffalo. They were great. Just not what I expected. The thunder fries were great. The thunder sauce is similar to big mac sauce. I would leave thunder off next time. Finally, I'm going to upload photos of what I received compared to the photos they provide. Included prices on website vs doordash.

    Thunder loaded Tots
    Jalina G.

    Ambiance: cool hole on the wall Service: Friendly, Approachable Food: Valhalla-worthy We ordered the Big Kahuna, the Inception and to shared Tinder Style Loaded Tots. Thunder Sauce: 1000 Island Note: I totally intended to take a photo of the burgers. They were big and juicy, burgers come with pattys - I think. Ours did. *rolling out of here.

    420 burger, modelo, and sweet potato fries
    Dusty T.

    I went here last weekend and had a great experience. The woman who served me had a great personality and helped me pick a burger. Can't remember name but black hair and cheek piercing, you're awesome. Best thing about this place is the creative burger options, I will be trying more for sure. The restaurant is well decorated and spotless clean. The view looks over towards the downtown transit station, so there is always something crazy to see out the windows. Two small complaints: 1. Charging for sauce - if I'm spending $20 on a burger and fries, getting charged $1/per for a non-homemade ranch and side of house sauce should be criminal. 2. All the TVs were turned off on a saturday midday (I was the only person in the restaurant), I asked if I could get the free ufc fights put on, waitresses asked the owner/management who said no. Alright then

    Thunderkush Burger
    Brinny S.

    Overall I had a pretty good experience here. It wasn't busy at all on a Sunday morning. The waitress was friendly and attentive, and my food came in just under 10 minutes after ordering. Sometimes when ordering a burger, places ask how you'd like your meat cooked, but I guess they don't do that here. The Thunderkush was pretty good, and the fries were crispy and not overly salty, how I like them. They charged an extra dollar for a side of BBQ sauce. I'd definitely come back and try one of their other unique burgers.

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    Phillip D.

    On our way to Mexico. Stop in Tucson. To pass time we to an adventure from the airport hotel to Downtown Tucson. Met some great people on the transit. Petted a couple of puppies. To cap off the ride, we selected a small and exciting restaurant. Since we were having fun anyway, we selected a few flavors we had never mixed together before. We had 2 burgers and a side of fries. The entrees were the Wonder Fluff and Eclipzo. See the menu for a full description. Well, marshmallows on a burger with bacon and chili n garlic will awaken your taste buds and confuse them. We loved it. If that was not enough, then a burger with chorizo, green chilies, onion and cream cheese mixed with a special Thunder Sauce will cap off your appetite. We had a lot of fun and glad we made this adventure.

    Ashley C.

    This place took over the beloved donut bar and I was sad to see, is no longer doing both. The Thunder Backn Burgers however, looked like a dream online so my husband and I were excited to come try them! I loved the selections, both classic and a little out there. I tend to prefer the "out there" side. I chose the 520 burger, a chorizo burger with green chiles and bacon. When it came, it wasn't bad. The meat was flatter and soft (like a Freddie's burger) and the bun was soft . It appeared like the pictures but also in a more realistic edible size which was not a problem. I did feel like it needed something, some kind of kick.. maybe a less mild chorizo. Until I deconstructed it, I thought they had gave me a hamburger patty instead. My husband got the Big Kahuna... it looked amazing when it came out and he said it was good. We ordered the Thunder tots as well but I was not impressed. Something must have been going on with my taste because there was this reminiscent taste in them... my husband finally said ohhh teriyaki! But that wasn't it to me... it was a potato salad taste (I don't like potato salad). Idk what exactly was in the tots but that's the taste I got from it. The server was nice and helped with ordering, but took a bit long to bring water on a hot day, as well as for a refill (we had to ask both times).. but she was good with the water after those 2 times. I did think it was strange though that she asked if we wanted ice. Never had that question and again it was pretty warm out. You pay at the counter (which we only knew because we saw someone else do it) and the server was talkative and friendly , which was a pleasant end to our time at Thunder Burger. I do want to go back and try another burger, and I would recommend this place to others. I would really give it a 3.5 if I could. Just didn't quite hit a 4 star experience for me.

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    Flaming Cheetos on a burger. Had to try it. It was actually good. Cool and quirky burger joint. I hope they stick around!

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    These burgers are the best that I have ever had. I recommend the 520 and the thunderkush. I cannot wait to visit your restaurant in person!

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    I love the Big kahuna Burger is fire fire I can't get enough of the taste and texture of the burger fire fire

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    Creative burger menu, HUGE and tasty burgers. Thunder tots are seriously good. Great choice for casual downtown meal.

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    Loved this place! I love their selection of burgers and beer. I'm moving to Tucson this summer and will be coming back!!

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