We opted to visit Newport Beach on a weekend, which is something we normally don't do. We are feeling a little nostalgic since living in the area and one of our favorite go to was getting TK burgers and eating it on the beach. Today we placed an online order and then walked across the parking lot to get our meal. We opted for the single cheeseburger, a side of fries and a Coke. The Coke was OK. It had a little off taste to the mix. Not quite sure what it was, but probably wouldn't order it again. Cheeseburger they are perfection. I don't understand why you would eat at a larger hamburger chain style restaurant when you can get a local burger. If that makes sense. Service is super friendly when we arrived. Now parking can be a little tough obviously with the beach proximity and the other shops and restaurants. There is a few public parking lots across the street closer to the crab cooker. But the burger was freshly prepared. It was a good portion and we love the bun and all the toppings and it just really brought back some great memories. We are still local but just haven't been into TK in a while. Ironically, I had a party several years ago and I hired their food truck, which was incredible. read more

TK Burgers - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Fast and tasty burgers by the beach! Their food totally reminds me of my dad's BBQ style when I was a kid! It tasted homey and fresh Loved the water view! read more

They've catered a few events for our corporate office and are a hit every single time.

This TK Burgers location is one of our go-to spots. Whether it's after a run, before grabbing Seaside Donuts, or just a quick casual lunch, it always hits. You really can't go wrong with the Big Bargain Special, solid every single time. It's the only thing I order. Side of chili peppers (free) and ranch (cost extra). Simple and satisfying. Pro-tip: Phone order ahead during busy seasons like summer, parking is free in the lot next to the pier after 6pm. Happy eating! read more

I love a lot of burger places, but TK burger is by far my favorite. I LOVE IT and the vibe inside SOOO MUCH!! When I was in town for a week, I literally got it everyday. It is just a perfect cheeseburgers burger, love the fries and onion rings as well. I'm sad I do not have one by me. The price is right as well, good deal for a combo meal!! If you do not go to TK burger while in the beach towns, you've missed out!! Service is fast and friendly, chill interior and THE BEST BURGER !!!! read more

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When it comes to eating out for a burger most places tend to mess up the most classic American meal. Not here. TK burgers has surprised me when it comes to a burger joint, the meat is plentiful within each bite and not to mention their special sauce on top. The service was super quick and very kind. Faster than most In n Out locations which is ironic. And the ambience isn't special but you can walk outside and down the sidewalk to the beautiful beaches of California! read more

TK Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Great food. Quick service. Chill ambiance nestled in the heart of a fun Newport neighborhood. There's really nothing else to say! Got what I came here for and it was delicious after a short 4 mile run. read more

TK Burgers - Big Bargain Special with Diet Coke and TK Sauce - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Food made fast and good. Good price. Good service. I just want to post an update picture read more

TK Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Staff was nice, Food came out at a decent time & the turkey burger was very good. Nice place to take a burger to go read more

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Burger shack place yummy Thank you. they have grilled chicken and ahi burger too TK stands for The Kind i guess read more

TK Burgers - Cheeseburger bargain deal and a corndog - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Place is pretty chill- very surfer-esque. The food is OK; it's not something I would find myself craving. It's comparable to In-n-out with a tad more novelty (adding avocado and bacon to a burger is pretty neat). If it wasn't by the beach, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

Great service from the girl at the register, very friendly and welcoming. Tasty burgers and fries as usual.

The food came out quickly, and the staff were super friendly. I also appreciate the variety of protein options, rather than just a beef patty. The burgers were significantly larger than I had expected. I enjoyed TK a lot more than I thought I would. I'll definitely be back! read more

TK Burgers - Turkey Burger - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This burger is just wow. Now if you're looking for a Michelin star burger then go elsewhere, but if you want a classic burger every time then this is the spot. 10/10 consistent every time. The fries are better than in n out. Quick service by the beach which is nice. Seating inside is limited so usually best to enjoy elsewhere is you have a group. Wish this location had cherry coke but doesn't lose a star for that. read more

I love fries and only got that, so my review only applies to that. Their fries are amazing, crispy, crunchy, while still soft inside. Super fresh, amazing and the oil it's cooked in makes it taste great. It was fast and fresh so I appreciate that. read more

We were referred to the restaurant by someone who said they eat there often and highly recommended the restaurant. The service was excellent. Food was hot when we got it. The fries were really good. The burgers were ordered as single cheeseburgers but because of the thick bun, we got an additional patty. The meat was good but the bun was way too thick and doughy. read more

TK Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

TKB was suggested to us by another shack and it did not disappoint. Classic burger. No crazy menu to bog you and the prices down. Total surfer vibe at the place. Burgers made fresh and fairly quick. Fries right out of the basket. Would definitely go to again. read more

I appreciate a place where I can pick up a cheap, greasy burger in California that is actually cheap. I indulged myself with Cheeseburger and Fries that only cost me $9.97 and slapped so hard it nearly cured me out of my inebriation completely. It was generously sized and piled with all the freshest fixings. This place is fantastic and I'll be returning tonight for more. read more

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Been coming here almost 20 years! Never dealt with an attitude from staff b4. i won't be back! Employee should get out of customer service if they don't like it.. read more

The young girl taking our order today was so nice! Helped us pick what meal is best and how to open the window. The burgers were grilled old school and so delicious! Fries are crispy and thick. Highly recommend coming here and enjoy a great burger! read more

TK Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Went to TK for the first time last night and I was quite impressed and plan to be back. What I like about these burgers is that it tastes like a burger that you are eating at a cookout in the middle of summer that someone just pulled off the grill.The burgers are nothing extra but they taste home made. And you can't beat the location! read more

Classic burger that is incredibly delicious! TK is a childhood favorite of mine that I am so glad that is still around (and you can pay card now too!) right by the beach and in beautiful Newport, you're in for a treat when you come to TK Burger. Friendly staff and service is the cherry on top! read more

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This little hole in the wall is a place we will come back to whenever we are in Newport, it was so good. I had the Ahi burger, you will never find a better fish burger, I could not believe how good it was. Our group also had the Ribeye and just regular burgers, they all raved and every drop gone. The sweet potato fries are also some of the best I have ever had! They were friendly and the service was great! read more

Perfect char burger and I frequent this place whenever I'm in Newport area. It's the best spot were you're really hungry. Prices are even better than the Huntington location read more

When you eat a Kind Burger you are supporting a locally-owned small family business. The Kind Burger (TKB) has a simple, no-nonsense menu that does not disappoint. When I go to the beach I'm not eating anything but TK. Some days are Big Bargain Special days (don't forget the secret sauce for your fries!) and some days are double chicken salad days...but ALL days are TK days. Don't play around, TK is the place to eat! read more

Nostalgia alert: Places in rearview mirror may be worse than they appear. TK Burgers drops burgers like they're hot, because they usually are. You've been here, and if you haven't, that's sad for you because I spent a handful of '80s Balboa Peninsula days here and even more (or fewer, depending on what's true) general beach days here in the '90s. My cousin's cousin either used to own it or wanted to own it. My cousin's cousin's son (which would also make him my cousin's cousin) worked here in the '80s before his family moved to Hawai'i. I always thought that guy was going to join the Marines, and I believe he did. But before all that, he was dropping burgers like they were hot (because they usually were) at TK Burgers. I knew I needed to review this place, but I wanted to give my readers a more updated, less John S.-past-obsessed review, so I braved we'll-take-no-COVID-precautions Orange County sometime in late 2020 to grab a veggie burger to go from here. The interior of this place was terrifying during COVID. It's tiny and crammed and jumbled together, and the walls curve inwards at their approach to the ceiling, and everything just makes you claustrophobic even if you're not claustrophobic because you're convinced that every third person in Orange County has COVID, and you've spent so long avoiding it and wouldn't finally get it until December 2022. All of this, and I LOVE the interior of this place. It feels like it hasn't changed since the '80s, or the early '90s at the latest. It's perfect for normal times, but bad for pandemic times. None of that COVID talk affects my rating. The veggie burger I had was better than I was expecting, but the fries? What happened to the fries? They used to be soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. And then I looked at the menu online later to see whether they had onion rings. They do--and they have tater tots as well--and that's when I saw that my veggie burger cost more than a hamburger, a cheeseburger, a turkey burger, and a chicken-breast sandwich! And I didn't even have an Impossible burger, which is even more expensive. How can the ingredients of the OG veggie burger cost more than ground beef, turkey, or chicken breast? They can't, which is why I'm so annoyed and why the rating isn't a fond-childhood-memories-kissed five stars. The person who took my order was nice. I think he could tell I was nervous to be inside and told me that he'd be sure to find me outside if I didn't come when called. The food didn't take too long, I was enjoyed the veggie burger as I fended off seagulls on the Newport Pier. I almost wanted to give them (the seagulls) the fries, but then I know better than to feed seagulls; they've stolen quite enough food from me on the beach over the years that we're nowhere near even (i.e., they owe me). This should be three stars, but then I think of all those fun, hopeful memories and the would-be Marine moving to Hawai'i--which seemed so sad at the time, for some reason--and four stars it is. I'm such a softy. u read more

Love coming here after a beach day. Burgers are always consistently good, and the shakes are amazing as well. read more

Do NOT eat here. This is what I found in my cheeseburger. Looks like the paper from my meat or cheese. I bit into it and this is a serious hazard for customers. This place needs to do a much better job at making sure their burgers are edible. I've been going to TKs for years and always loved this place. After this, I will never order anything from here again. Do better and make sure your food is edible so you don't kill your customers. Extremely disappointed read more

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Been eating here since I was 16 years old (50 years) and it's always on point never disappointed always fresh always hot always so tasty. Definitely give it a try. You won't be disappointed. The service is always friendly, the ambience is low-key surfer vibe!! read more

TK Burgers - Yum - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Burgers taste good. A bit thin but still delicious. Had it at a food truck and it was the best option of all the trucks.

The aroma is amazing when you walk in to this restaurant. The decor is fun and relaxed. The food is really good. This was my second visit and they are very consistent and quick. It is definitely worth checking out. All around the food, the service and the ambiance is above average. read more

Simple, fast and good food. Great little spot when going to the beach and dressed super casual.

You could go one store from up the street but then you would be at Taco Bell. For myself we stopped for a burger and it was charred to perfection Are you a non beef person you can have chicken or ahi. Soft drinks only no beer no wine. They have sweet pot and regular fries also Onion Rings. BBQ sauce is 25 cents. This place has limited seating but are group of 5 plus baby fir with out a problem but no high chair read more

Waited about 10 minutes for a grilled chicken sandwich and fries, not too bad for being busy. Overall for the price the food was good. If you get the VEGETARIAN OPTION, the burger bun is like a honey oat of a sort with also looks good. The inside was pretty too. read more

TK Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Dropped by here with some family while walking along Newport Beach to grab a bite to eat because we needed something fairly quick. Service was very good and friendly. The prices were extremely fair for the large burgers you get. Definitely way better than fast food and more affordable. I got a chicken sandwich and two people from my group got burgers. My sandwich was so big, I couldn't even begin to finish my fries. Flavor was good and everything tasted fresh. Oh and as someone who doesn't like pickles, I was pleasantly surprised that they offered bell pepper instead! Unique offering and I really enjoyed it on my sandwich. read more

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I've been hanging around Newport Beach for awhile and have always walked by this place, but never though about trying it until recently. Customer service was great; was greeted and helped right away. Food came out pretty quick; got two big bargain combos + a drink. The food itself was pretty good, but nothing special. It looked like it was put into a panini press, but it was not crispy on the outside where the char marks were, so I was confused, lol. Nonetheless, if you are craving a quick bite to eat, this place is solid. read more

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Burger was average. Guy who took order was nice. The ambiance was very beachy. Nice place to stop by. But if you want ranch it's 25¢. read more

We went to the TK Burgers in Newport Beach for a quick lunch. I hadn't been to TK for years but it was the same good burger I remembered. Great place to grab a quick bite for sure! read more

Great food, great portion sizes, great price!! We loved the onion rings (you can ask for extra crispy) and delicious burgers!! It's a easy stop if you're in Newport, can't find a better bargain in this part of town! read more

The burgers are absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a home style grilled burger, this is the place!! I first had TKs at the Costa Mesa location and fell in love, so I made this place a stop on my bike ride to the beach! Food places around the beach can get kinda expensive, but TKs is really reasonable with their special of a burger and a side of fries for about $8. This place is also really close to the beach so you can just walk there and eat right on the beach! They also have a "secret seasoning" that you can put on your fries - I recommend! I also recommend asking them for their special sauce. I'm not entirely sure what it is (maybe an aoli?). I know they had a sign that said you pay extra for ranch or BBQ sauce, but they offered it to me without paying! This place is what I picture when someone says "hole in the wall." But it is an absolute gem of a place! It gives all the beach vibes read more