Why would a girl who doesn't eat red meat want to go to a burger place? BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE BEST VEGGIE BURGER EVER. Finally a place that doesn't just use a boca burger and call it a day. Instead, it's a portobello mushroom burger, FILLED with gooey cheese. What? Seriously? Yes. The hype is real. As for the burgers, the bf said it was really good. He likes it more than five guys or any other burger place. Cheese fries were ok, nothing special. Didn't get a chance to try the milkshakes, but they sounded good! read more

Want a little burger with your grease? TrueBurger is the answer! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy grease as much as the next person. But not when I have to go to the trouble of wiping my hands every time I pick up my burger. I don't know if the cook accidentally set it down in some melted butter or what, the hamburger bun practically shone. I ordered the TrueBurger which comes with garlic mayo, lettuce and tomato, along with a side of fries. The fries were good; not nearly as slippery as the hamburger. I doubt I'll be back. read more

4.5 Parking on the street is a bummer, but no control over that. The burgers here are good and you have to wonder why more burger spots don't jump in on their "secret sauce". Bun is soft, Peanut butter shake is GOOD, and all at a reasonable price. Aside from parking the only other down side is that both the restaurant size and burger size are rather small. Don't get me wrong, when the burger is that good you just want more! read more

Echo echo echo echooooo Seriously, the truest burger there ever was. This is hands down, my favorite burger place. So fresh, so delicious, so worth my time and money. My only caveat to the Trueburger newbies is that they have some crazy hours. I mean, how can you not open on a Sunday? Also, they can, on some occasions, run out of certain ingredients. During my last trip here, they ran out of mushrooms (NOOOOO!!!!), marshmallows, and oranges (or something). That just shows you what people love to get here - a fried mushroom in their burger and toasted marshmallows or orange cream in their milk shakes. I love their Deluxe Trueburger, you get the best of both worlds, it's like a combination of their Cheesey Trueburger and their Veggie Trueburger. It's a burger with a fried portabello? mushroom on a toasted brioche bun spread with a garlic mayo sauce. mmm. The sauce completes the burger. And for some reason, even though you know you're eating a burger, it all feels so....light! WIN! I also tried their Twinkie milkshake, which sounded like a terrible idea, actually ended up being pretty good. You know when you're eating cake with ice cream and inevitably, some of that cake absorbs some of your ice cream? That's exactly how that milkshake tasted. It was a vanilla shake, blended with a Twinkie, and those Twinkie cake bits soaked on all that delicious vanilla milkshake flavor. Yum. Though definitely not for the health conscious. Trueburger, you earned yourself a lifelong fan. read more

Nestled between an apartment building and some Korean insurance company lies TrueBurger. I had just finished moving into my new apartment in Adams Point and I was dying for something greasy. My coworker told me great things about TrueBurger and she did not disappoint. I ordered the Bacon Cheesy Burger (you can't go wrong) and it was delicious! The meat was perfectly cooked: medium rare with the juices flowing down my hands. I grabbed a bunch of sliced pickles and chopped onions off of their condiments bar and went nuts. They went a little too heavy on their garlic mayo sauce and the burgers were a little smaller than I had expected, almost like a large-ish slider. No wonder they're so "cheap". I knew it was too good to be true!! However, I will be back because this girl sitting next to me had a chocolate milkshake and I regretted not ordering one. read more

3.5 stars. I wanted to try this place because I heard it was as good as Shake Shack. Nope!!! Concept is there, but taste is totally different. Comparing this to SS burger with the fried mushroom and cheese to the True Deluxe-Cheesy Trueburger topped with a Mushroom Burger The burger came out quick and it was cooked perfectly medium rare, but my bun was super soggy. I couldn't even eat the bottom part of it. The fried mushroom was crunchy, but not enough cheese. I excepted it to be oozing out. Fries and onion rings were crispy, but wasn't great. Small place, but friendly staff and they do have good milkshakes. read more

I had the True Deluxe. Pretty good if you don't mind a burger patty where you don't taste the seasoning in it, e.g. Habit Burger. I felt it was a little overpriced for the size. The experience of the cheese bursting from the stuffed deep fried mushroom combined with the already cheesy burger patty made it worth a try. Drop the price 2-3 dollars, I'd buy again. read more

The first time I went to TrueBurger, I got a cheeseburger, and it was the best cheeseburger I'd ever had. The garlic sauce was fantastic, the fries were crisp & salty (even better with a side order of extra garlic sauce), and the marshmallow milkshake was toasty, rich, and delicious. Sure, a shake, fries, and a burger is more than makes sense for a single meal, so every time I go, I've gotta ask myself whether it's a burger & fries day, or a burger & shake day. They've got a pretty small menu, so one day I decided I'd try the True Deluxe. Crispy, cheesy, mushroomy goodness. This was the new standard. The best thing about TrueBurger is the balance. Everything in the sandwich works together. The bun, the vegetables, the meat, the cheese - it's all perfectly harmonious, and in the end, better than the sum of its parts. Still later, I tried the Spicy Slaw Dog, and that... that's just as good. Maybe better. For a place called TrueBurger, they should really consider a small shack next door called TrueSpicySlawDog. It's marvelous. Spicy, crispy slaw, flavorful hot dog, great bun. It's a ton of flavor, and it all works together. Balance! The service is great, people are super friendly, and every meal I've had here has been excellent. It's my favorite burger spot. Can't wait to go back! read more

I'm a simple girl who appreciates simple things; I enjoy all that fancy schmansy stuff but there are certain thing's in life that should remain simple and straight forward- but still full of quality. Animal style fries, triple cheese blends, baguettes or honey milk infused buns... you can leave alla that at home. Sometimes you just want to bite into a quality hamburger patty, dripping in juices. You yearn for a soft homemade bun that doesn't take away from the burger but instead serves as a vessel to protect your hands from burger goodness. You want an unlimited helping of fresh, crisp, tart pickles that compliment the fresh veggies inside your impeccable yet simplistic burger right? You want the option of thinly sliced fries- to stuff into your burger- or eat on the side. Yep that's what you get at TrueBurger; a no-nonsense super quality burger. I've had the portobella filled w cheese and that one is a winner too. I only have 1 qualm; I wish they served cheddar cheese instead of American- but I just go cheese-less,and my waistline thanks me :) One day... just one day when my conscience escapes me I'll indulge in a milk shake! read more

Food: The cheesy trueburger was fantastic. The meat melted in your mouth, the vegetables were fresh, and the bun was similar to an in-n-out burger bun. It was one of the best burgers I have had. The garlic mayonnaise is also quite divine. Cost: $6 (just for a burger, moderate) Environment: Small, cute, and cozy. It is a small shop tucked between high rises and situated close to a festive lake. Parking it less advantageous but there are parking areas nearby. Best restaurant burger ever. read more

I think this may be the best burger in the East Bay, if not the state. Not too big, but just right. The mushroom burger is also a standout MUST try. You also won't find a better hand-spun shake around. read more

Love love love this place!!!! My son and I will drive from Fairfield to come out here because it's so yummy! Gets super crowded and the wait is kind of long sometimes but it's WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!!! read more

Best hamburger joint I have ever had, plus they have a huge selection of milkshakes!!.. and of course friendly staff

These hella good burgers come with a garlic aioli sauce that's to die for.

The hubby and I were craving burgers and we stumbled upon TrueBurger... Uncomplicated-straight to the point-juicy burgers!!! Burgers were good size and super tasty, fries were good but nothing special, and their strawberry shake was delicious and refreshing! I took 1 star away because of the unfriendly service when ordering at the counter. The cashier didn't even say hi or smile. Someone was bitter about working on Memorial Day weekend, boo hoo! read more

True Burger is a legitimate place for a delicious, flavorful, juicy, burger. The fries and shakes are very good too and deserve mentioning. I once ate this burger cold when I was at Oakland Kaiser when my wife gave birth. Our friend had dropped it off for us and it sat for a few hours until I got hungry and ate it in the middle of the night and it still was delicious haha. Of course, eating it fresh is the best and I like to get the bacon cheeseburger. Definitely a place to try out if you love burgers! read more

Service was kind, quick, and easy! I ordered a mushroom burger. It was excellent and ready in no time. I love their sides order bar where you can throw your pickles and ketchup on it there to-go instead of letting it make the bun mushy. I also ordered fries and they were crisp and not incredibly greasy! read more

Situated a block or two from Lake Merritt, TrueBurger is in a very cute part of Oakland. My friend brought me here, claiming that he had heard that this was the best burger I would ever have, and everyone knows that I love to shatter every wall of hype that I see. My trueburger is a simple burger, easy on the fixings, stuffed into an egg bun. We also got an order of cheese fries to split. The food took a little while to come out, but I wasn't worried. I was watching the chef take his sweet time to make sure the burgers were perfect. My burger was delicious, and very similar to burgers I've had at Smashburger locations in the Sacramento area. I do love a good egg bun, and TrueBurger did not let me down. The burger itself tasted like it was great quality, and I didn't feel sick after eating it, which means not a ton of grease. Nice! Skip the cheese fries though. They just had some nacho cheese on them. Rip off! TrueBurger was pretty tasty. Not the best burger I've ever had, but pretty damn good. read more

Finally got a chance to be a sleuth and see the truth about TrueBurger! I promise I won't tell any lies in this review. I also dare you to try this place out. Okay all terrible jokes aside, TrueBurger turned out to be pretty darn delicious. I got myself just a normal Cheesy Trueburger. It was definitely delicious. Juicy and full of all that beefy flavor. Tasted a little old school cool for me, if that makes any sense. Reminded me of a diner burger, but in a clean and hip environment. Favorite part though were the fries. Cooked well done, which is my favorite. I hate mushy fries! If you want mush then order a mashed potato! Service was literally a coin flip. One cashier was super nice and friendly and complimented my earrings, and the other just took my order with a death stare. Yep, that's cool with me. Parking was a little iffy because of it's location, but it wasn't too crazy hard finding a decent spot. Definitely going to be back here one of these days. They're a little too good to only try out once! read more

FINALLY made it over here! Needed a treat after taking a 4 hour exam so the bf and I headed over to TrueBurger to check it out! Definately has the feel of a local neighborhood spot. Reminded me a lot of In-N-Out (with better decor). This place is pretty small - we didn't have to wait for a table when we got there, but some people did later on. The bf had a double up with onions and I had a cheesy trueburger. And of course we had to split the chili cheese fries! The burgers are really fresh and sooo juicy. They're a decent size too - small enough to finish but big enough where you feel full after eating one. The garlic aioli they put on the burgers is a yummy touch - no need for ketchup and mustard! The chili cheese fries were yummy but pale in comparison to Red Onion's version. Next time I'd rather just get a regular order of fries. The bf didn't really care for the chili cheese fries because it reminded him of eating taco meat on top of fries. The salads looked yummy and were a pretty good size - big enough to split. Prices aren't the cheapest but they aren't ridiculous either. I'd come back if I was in the area and craving a burger. What's with the crazy hours though? Only open for dinner Thursday-Saturday? WHY??? read more

One friend liked it... the other one didn't.... so who am I to believe? I didn't know so I went and tried it out for myself. I order the Cheesy Trueburger and it was quite tasty. For a little over $5 you get a pretty hearty sized burger. The patty fit perfectly in the bun, securing a good bun to patty ratio with every bite. On the menu it says "all hamburgers are cooked medium" but when I compared mine with my friend's, her patty had little to no pink where as mine was consistently pink. I didn't mind, I like my meat cooked medium-rare but I know others who would have freaked out and said something. The bun itself was very soft, which is nice if you're going to eat it right away but I don't think it'd survive take out. Personally, I think the real star of the burger is the garlic mayo, yum yummmmm. Onions, pickles, and ketchup was available at the side bar. The fries, I didn't care for - over seasoned and spent too much time in the fryer. read more

This place was awesome! I really did like it. I ordered the mushroom burger (fried portobello mushroom stuffed w/ mozzarella cheese) and bacon. It was super yummy even for a vegetarian dish. Someone (I won't name names) was upset that I didn't order a meaty hamburger but seriously, I'm sure it would've tasted as amazing. Fries were on point! Gets crowded here around lunch though. read more

Maybe because i was so hungry but this had to be the best burger i ever had of course they have their smoke bacon which was amazing. I had their deluxe burger and added the bacon on it, quite amazing this will be the main place i will go to for a burger fix. Thanks Trueburger no more bigMac for me...trueburger is the truth. read more

TrueBurger - best burger ive ever had - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

True Burger was tasty. I ordered the cheesy true burger and order of fries. The location is close to my home and the restaurant has a cute decor. I haven't had a burger in over 3 weeks and was expecting a really great burger. It was juicy and had a nice flavor; however, the garlic mayo was a bit too garlicy. I liked the bread, lettuce, and added pickles that were also great. I will go back as its a great alternative to other fast food places. Next time I'll skip the garlic mayo and order a shake. read more

Yes, it's another four stars. I was skeptical about True Burger at first: the overly-polite and formal man at the front (perhaps the owner) threw me. How can these people make a good burger? But then of course their Lincoln Log-font sign grabbed me. And the fact they were blasting early Pavement, then Modest Mouse, then the Jefferson's theme on the radio. Hm.....perhaps truly a "New Oakland" joint? And then I took my first bite......................... Holy Mother of all that is Holy. Sweet, succulent, melting in your mouth-but-not-in-the-gooey-blue-cheese-way of three of my other favorite burgers (Chez Maman on Potrero, Luka's, Sidebar)....just simple, the quintessence of BURGER. Freshly made bun. Shake that tastes like your mom's homemade hand-cranked vanilla from the 4th of July. No fuss. You have basically two choices here: The True Burger, or the Cheesy True Burger. I usually opt for the cheese, as I am a cheese man at heart. No matter how you go, you can't go wrong. I need to make sure I don't eat here almost every day for lunch. Luka's and Sidebar, you now have a third to complete the Grand area burger trifecta. read more

Here in Oakland on a business trip, and for some reason I was craving a hamburger. I'm down the street from a Burger King, but, please. So I checked Yelp and took your suggestions to try Trueburger. I was not disappointed. It was just what I wanted - unpretentious location and a really good burger. I ordered the Trueburger with raw onions and pickles. No fries or milkshake. The burger was great, not too greasy, and very tasty. Service was quick. Tables were clean. I didn't need anymore than that. Trueburger won me over. read more

Great burger, but come on, how about some variety in portion sizes? The burger is like the size of your face. If I get that, I can't get anything else (fries, etc.). Same with the salads, no way to get a burger AND a side salad - they are simply huge. I'd come here a LOT more often if I could get a more reasonable portion (and price for that portion). Everything TASTES excellent. But who doesn't want a burger AND ____ ? read more

I was introduced to the True Deluxe a few years ago and have always gotten it when I'm there. The addition of a fried portobello mushroom is GENIUS. It's truly makes the burger something special. IMHO one of the best burgers in the Bay Area along with Val's (in Hayward) and Pearl's Deluxe (in SF). read more

Great burgers. It's a small location with limited seats. Only thing I didn't like was how many flies were around.

I was introduced to this place by a friend and I must say that it does not disappoint. The burgers are pretty good with their corn dusted buns and the meat patty is fluffy, juicy, and tender. They cook the patty by starting with a ball of meat that is gently pressed into a patty and I believe this is what adds to the lightness of the meat. The sauce they use is freakin delicious..some kind of garlic aioli I believe? I could pretty much just eat the sauce by itself if it was served on the side. The fries have greatly improved since I first started frequenting this joint. They used to serve these fat fries that were pretty dry and tasteless. Now they use thinner crispy fries, which are a huge improvement. I usually get the loaded fries, but I can never finish them so make sure you share with somebody else. On a side note, the chili they use on the loaded fries tastes kind of like curry, which is really weird. It makes me feel like I'm eating Indian fries. The milkshake is awesome. They use real ice cream (not that cheap kind that looks like turd from a machine). The texture of the milkshake is perfect and it has a great consistency that doesn't take your entire lung power just to suck up (like jack-in-the-box shakes). They probably have the best milkshake I've had at a burger joint, but it will cost you $5...almost as much as a burger. Overall, not bad....I do like the painting they have on the wall..very creative use of the lights on the wall to make them look like street lamps on the painting. You guys get an A+ for that in my book. read more

You know, in rough times, where people have to spend money they may not really have, or shouldn't spend because of a massive recession and 12% CA unemployment rate, is it tooooooooo much to ask for friendly service, and a smile? So, check this out. I've been to this place before. The first time was about a month after they opened. I had their cheesyburger and fries plus a diet coke. It was average, meh, nothing to write home about. I decide to give this place a 2nd try...so today at lunch, I'm craving a burger, and this place is right near where my paycheck comes from. I go in at Noonish, and the place is quiet. Nobody was in line, so I'm thinking...YES, get in, get out fast! NOT! There were two cashiers, neither one bothered to say hello, or smile. They looked at me like I was bothering them. HELLO WHY YOU WORKING THE REGISTER then??? I order a basic cheeseburger and fries. Tally came up to $8.73, not including grilled onions which cost an extra $.50! What's up with that??? You give free onions, but you can't grill them for a few seconds for free? Shizakoff! I stand and wait, and wait, and wait some more for my to go order. I look around at all the worker bees looking like they just came from a friggin funeral or something. You know, the owners usually set the tone for cool working atmosphere, and I can tell that today was a lousy one. The owner not only looked friggin grumpy, but it seemed like he came from a double funeral. OK, so you are probably annoyed with my review by now about the grumpy workerbees...who knows, maybe the owners didn't give Turkey Day off to their peeps, or they are still suffering from their tryptophan comas! Well, the reason I harped on their attitude so much is because their attitudes projected on to their burgers! Sad Sad Sad! Where's the beef man??? I don't eat a burger for the bun, I eat one for a harmonious balance between beef, bun, lettuce, tomato, onions, special sauce! I don't care that the bun was locally baked, what counts is the flavor and texture. This bun was weird...not smooth soft, not really tasty, a little rough on the upper mouth palette. I think a sesame bun from Safeway would have been better! The beef was completely overshadowed by the massive bun! AND, I think they forgot the garlic in the mayo! Don't you guys try this stuff before you put it on since you make a point of noting it on your menu? The fries are super crispy, whether hot or cold...not a good indicator of unprocessed, wholesome goodness. Not to mention the strange MSG flavor. The burger isn't worth more than $3.45, and the fries $1.50. Just cuz you guys are the only high-brow burger joint downtown, doesn't mean you can serve up some good stuff. While I'm at it, maybe y'all need to focus more on upping your overall burger quality and customer service before harping about your creds from those "other" top restaurants you guys USED to work at. Sorry, just not impressed with creds being thrown out, and the food is NOT up to par. For a few bucks more, Ozumo's kobe burger down the street is 10x more tasty than your basic burger, and they offer sweet potato fries that knock the MSG off your processed junk. Come to think of it, Luka's is way better too! And, don't get me started on Pican's jalepeno burger! read more

Love it. I love me a good burger. The interior design is cute. and the fries are PERFECT. I haven't had perfect fries in a long time. In fact the only perfect fries I've ever eaten are from McD's and i have a sneaking suspicion that that's because they overdoused it in chemicals and scents that make me think it's the best and addict me to them, so mcD's doesn't count b/c it doesn't play fair! PERfECT fries. Burger (got the cheeseburger) is delicious... I cooould have used a bit more salt, but then I liked how fresh and pure it was. Passed on the milkshake because I didn't wanna be a fatty. Shared the fries with a friend, we each ate 1 burger. Left feeling FULL. I was SO FULL. read more

grand ave location sucks!!! Horrible horrible horrible!!!! Ordered take out (2 simple orders) and they screwed up and to make things worse, I also found a strand of hair. What takes this to another level is as follows: 1) the girl who took the order (Esmeralda) screwed up and gave the wrong order and then asked me to come back and re-order on the house. 2) I go back and reorder and the manager (Lashenia) now tells me that the other manager is out sick so I should come back another day. When I then tell her that I can't keep coming back and that they should resolve this without having to rely on specific managers (eg: documenting this), she tells me that's too complicated. She also tells me that I shouldn't come back to the store if I have a problem with their rules???? I like how she can't make a decision on a screwed up order but she can make an executive decision to ban customers????? Guess what... Lashenia and Esmeralda, don't ruin it for the owners and the rest of the crew--you guys are pathetic. I have been to the Broadway branch and it's much much better, especially the customer service!!!! Food is good...customer service and management can take this place (grand ave location) down!!!! read more

Awesome burger and good fries. The burger reminds me of shake shack- super good! Also got our food really fast. read more

TrueBurger - Yum. - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California

Save $15 and go to Wendy's. The best thing about the meal was the fries. Everything is a la carte = overpriced. The ratio of meat to bun, and meat to veggies, leaves much to be desired. Almost $6 for a cheeseburger and the only option for cheese is American. Really. Just American = not real cheese. I wouldn't go back unless you made me, and paid the bill. read more

I went here with my sister. It was OK. Since it was my first time there, I asked the clerk was he recommended. He shrugged his shoulders and suggested a regular burger. I need a little more passion than that. The burger was good, but not the best burger of this type I've tried. (Unami in LA, In-and-Out, etc). I didn't taste fresh to me, but maybe it was just me. read more

True burger Is the best! Definitely worth the ride from San Rafael area. Similar to In&Out but a tad better. I always order the cheesy bacon burger...Buns are nice and soft, fresh vegetables, the meat so tender and juicy and the fries are perfect! This is the lunch date spot for my boyfriend and I. read more

Best burger place in Oakland and shakes are AMAZING. fast food but restaurant quality

Nothing beats the in service meals but if you want a great Hamburger this is the best place burgers are juicy with or without cheese and the fries are to die for it's other things on the menu this is just one of my favorites Thank You. Jaki S. read more

Bacon cheese burger with that garlic butter and those chilli cheese fries was really good very good prices also. Small but trendy nice lunch spot. read more

TrueBurger - Yummy!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Oakland, California