We are very lucky to live in an area with a high concentration bistro burger bars. The 189 Burger is next-door to the famous Bar Bill. Parking and Main Street is extremely difficult due to the popularity of these places so we parked down behind the store in a large community parking lot and walked up through the alley to the front door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We noticed immediately there was a huge overflow crowd.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] waiting to get into the Bar Bill, but we fought our way through to get into 189 Burger. If only those people out on the street knew what they were missing, they would give up their spot in line and join us at this great little restaurant instead! 189 Burger is well known for its expansive beer menu, but we were only interested in the burgers. I was intrigued by the description of the Bang Bang Burger. It came topped with Bang Bang sauce, cheddar cheese and Calabrian butter and crispy onions. Absolutely delicious! My husband ordered the Greek burger, a masterpiece with Tzatziki , lemon ginger, jalapeño, red pepper, chickpea pesto, and pickled red onions, seeded bun! Scrumptious! read more

Love coming here. Fantastic location in East Aurora. Food is fantastic, service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of TVs to watch sports when games are on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual atmosphere, but it feels 'fancy'.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Must try a cocktail. Fantastic mixologists behind the bar that take pride in their creations and when you taste it you can tell. Our burgers were fantastic. As usual. Cooked and displayed with perfection, every time. Love having this place a short drive from home. Highly highly recommend. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience at 189 Burgers! The drinks were incredible, and I can honestly say it was the best burger I've ever had. We sat at the bar, and the bartenders were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. The service was excellent, the food was outstanding, and the overall atmosphere was great. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

189 Burger - Bang bang burger - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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Really enjoyed 189 Burger! It was my first time here. Normally East Aurora feels so busy and crowded to me but I was able to park comfortably in a lot behind the buildings (look for the green P sign for the parking). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself seems tiny but there was actually a lot of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside today on their patio and it was a beautiful location and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waitresses are so wonderful. Very nice girls and we had a party of 6 to accommodate and everything was perfect! For the food, I ordered deviled eggs which were just the perfect egg yolk to mayo ratio. Not overpowering and had great seasonings. The burger was clearly the star of the meal. Lots of options to choose from - bbq, mushroom, black bean, etc. I would like to come back to try more. They also had a fun cocktail menu. I didn't try them but people in my party did and they were very fun and colorful! read more

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Service was a bit slow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Do love the atmosphere with opened glass doors in the front and alley dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Burgers were cooked as ordered and had great flavors profiles. Love me some extra crisp & salty fries - 189 delivered. Sweet potato salad had the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Adding the chicken was a solid choice, had delicious Mediterranean seasoning. Just didn't love the Buffalo Brussels because they mostly broke apart with cooking. Whole sprouts are better than the separated leaves. Overall, a nice spot to grab delicious food with friends. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food; excellent service; comfortable booth; nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoyed blackbean patty (which was dense and resembled beef) with melted Swiss and sweet Bourbon caramelized onions and shredded lettuce on tasty bun. So yummy. Order it with some kind of sauce, since the patty is lean. Side salad was tasty; I loved tge poppyseed dressing I had on the side. Brussel sprouts side was too much for two people. Delicious. Definitely tasted the olive oil and salt. No desserts at this restaurants, but hardly necessary since food portions are generous. Would like to return to try the grilled cheese sandwich which comes with the outrageously yummy sweet Bourbon caramelized onions. You must try those onions! read more

189 Burger - Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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My husband and I went here for a date night and there was about a 20 min wait on Saturday around 5, not bad! We went to the bar and I ordered the Clark's root beer which I'm not usually a rye drinker but it was so smooth! We had the deviled eggs and French onion soup for an appetizer. The deviled eggs had relish in them and it was different but added a nice little crunch and flavor. You can never go wrong with the soup during the cold months! I had the Maple Bacon burger which was the perfect mix of sweet and savory! My husband had the pot roast dip sandwich which was really good, we could have used a little more meat on it though. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, a cute place with great food and service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back! read more

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A few more photos, food and service are still top-notch. No wait to be seated at 6pm on Wednesday. read more

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Always have a good experience here. The burgers are delicious with a nice variety. The chicken sandwich has the right amount of spice and heat. I love the brussel sprouts. Good variety of beer and well prepared cocktails. Service is always quick and easy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back soon. read more

Everytime I go here the service and the food is spectacular. Definitely the best burgers around with a wonderful beer menu to top it off. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only thing that could make it better is a tad bit more light in the house. They turn the lights down a little too much[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . We'll be back! I got the 189 burger with and egg on it . read more

189 Burger - 189 burger with an egg - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Get the biscuit sandwhich, immediately during brunch. 11-3pm. And the Beermosa! Also, during lunch the Bourbon Burger and the Greek burger are my go-tos! read more

189 Burger - Biscuit Sandwhich! - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

We went for dinner tonight at 5pm. The mixed drinks were part of happy hour. We both ordered burgers( bang bang and spicy bbq) Delicious. Came out exactly as ordered. Our server was exemplary. Trevor was attentive despite a very busy room. I will definitely be back!!! read more

I came here with my husband on a Friday night at 7:00 pm. We had to wait for 30 minutes for a table, but I did like that they text you when your table is ready. Our waitress was great and attentive. We did wait a long time for our food (about 40 minutes), but the food was worth the wait, in my opinion. The bourbon onion burger was fantastic. I have tried other higher end burger joints, but this one was definitely the best burger I've had. Also, the hand cut fries were delicious too. read more

189 Burger - Bourbon onion - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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It should be called The $20 Burger. The burgers are just too expensive. They are decent tasting. Sloppy and small for the price. I was still hungry after eating my burger. And the fries were just okay. Lots of smaller over fried greasy pieces of fry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was nice and service was okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Between the two of us we got a burger and the spicy Nashville chicken sandwich and sodas and it was $48 with the 20% tip!!! Sorry, I would not go back here because of the price. I just can't do it. Sorry. read more

Burgers were very very good. We were very impressed with the Bourbon Onion burger and the All American burger - egg was cooked perfectly. Sweet potato fries were really good. Service was good, food came fairly quickly. We wanted to sit outside because it was nice and we regretted it because there were about 50 flies attacking us throughout lunch. So, food is very good but ambiance was suboptimal due to their fly problem. read more

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YYYYUUUMMMMM! We were coming back from a mini day-trip and knew we would travel through East Aurora. I remembered this was a new joint and wanted us to try it. We strolled in a bit before 2 pm on a Sunday and even tho it was busy, we were immediately sat at a back booth, which was perfect for us. We checked out the menu and knew we were glad we chose to drop in. Everything sounded so good! Although I was tempted with a burger, I went with the Turkey club which had THE BEST bacon! Also, the burger meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked as desired at medium heat and with onion straws...boom! Get their homemade fries too - Delicious! The hostess and server were very attentive and we truly enjoyed our service. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

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Delicious burger place. Highly recommend. Chili atmosphere. Not too big inside and if it's a busy weekend night, there might be a wait. We were able to walk in and grab a spot at the bar. Got nachos appetizer, Greek burger and mushroom burger. Both were cooked perfectly to the temp we requested (medium and medium rare). Hand cut fries. Nachos were tasty, a little different with a bit of sweetness. Staff were friendly. Good selection of cocktails and beers. Will be back! read more

Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant! The interior decorating is super nice, and I love the low light vibe. The waitress was great as well. I started with the French onion soup. DEFINITELY get it if you love French onion soup. It is honestly some of the best I've had in Buffalo. The broth was so flavorful and the pieces of bread were so tasty. For the main course I got the Greek burger with Brussels sprouts. It was a fresh tasting burger which I liked. I definitely would recommend that they cook the Brussels sprouts a little longer and/or put more seasoning on. Other than that though it was a very nice place! read more

189 Burger - Greek Veggie Burger - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Give me that brunch burger. Give me the kind service. Give me it all. 189 is 10/10 in every aspect of a review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great service and just a great spot all around[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Had a nice time at 189 and always love the food. I appreciate how much of their drinks involve fire lol. It makes sitting at the bar entertaining! Food is always good, have never had a bad thing here. Service was good even though they were busy. All in all had a great time. read more

189 Burger - Deviled eggs. Wish they didn't come on arugula but that's just cause I'm picky. - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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I had probably one of the best burgers I've ever had here, the BBQ Onion Burger! We were greeted as soon as we walked in by the very friendly staff and our waitress was very nice and friendly. We did not have to wait very long for our food either. With an extensive bourbon and beer menu you are sure to find something that you like! read more

2nd visit (many years later) dined inside the main room due to weather. Food was good- a very tasty burger that filled me up. Service was good, attentive but not intrusive. Definitely worth a visit if you're in East aurora read more

189 Burger - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Thick and juicy burgers. Sort of like Fuddruckers, but with way better sauces. Really good fries too. I tried the Bourbon Onion burger. Comes with swiss cheese, bacon mayo and Bourbon caramelized onions. Very tasty! The beef on weck egg rolls are a nice twist on the Buffalo classic as an appetizer. Pairs with a solid horseradish sauce. Where 189 stands out beyond most burger places is very impressive whiskey list, see https://www.oneeightynine.com/menu#menu=whiskey-list Prices and service were good. read more

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Great food selection along with interesting cocktails. Service was wonderful. Convenient to the shops.

I really enjoyed my visit to 189. This place has a few remodels over the years but the current vibe is just right. It creates the illusion you're downtown. Cocktails are bomb. The Buffalo Brusselsprouts are a must for an app.. They're like chicken wings but you know - in vegetable form. And the burger hit the spot. Cooked to perfection. They have their own Big Mac style sauce. read more

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Located right next to Bar Bill is 189 Burger. The interior of the restaurant is a beautiful brick and mortar theme, with nice wood features. The bar area is a wonderful comfortable section to relax at and get a drink. Today I sat in the dining area next to the bar. There is also a balcony section you could dine at as well. My order today was, Beef on weck eggrolls- pretty good especially with the subtle tasting horseradish sauce. The 189- a very simple burger that was good and juicy, cooked exactly how I like it. It also comes with a choice of side. I selected the French fries and they were good. Only complaint about the burger is this. The bun was stale, if it wasn't stale it sure tasted like it was. I would suggest they change the type of buns they use. Flamed old fashion- drink was really good I would come back and give the burger another try. I know for a fact I would come back for their drinks read more

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This place is super cool. There is a bar area, a dining area with booths to the back and then additional seating upstairs. Sure, the food is good but the cocktails are where they shine. Their cocktails are absolutely delicious and creative! Everytime I'm in East Aurora, I always stop here for them. The little fire is my absolute favorite! read more

189 Burger - The little fire is one of my favorite cocktails ever - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

I wish I remembered the waitresses name because she was so sweet. We were sat at the table way in the front so I thought for sure that she was going to forget about us, but she never did! The burgers were cooked perfectly too. We will be back! read more

189 Burger - Ranchero burger with sweet potato fries. - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

Though the food Wes very delicious and flavorful, the restaurant was extremely loud with way too many people crowding the walkway and bar area. The service was horrible. We waited 20 minutes for our waitress to take out order than another 45 minutes for our food to get out and mine was wrong, but I was so hungry I didn't care. We only saw our waitress 3 times during the night and than left after we paid. I am not sure if I would go back read more

I had no idea this place existed until my boyfriend recommended it to me. A friend and I were hiking at Knox Farm and we wanted a low key type dining experience. From Knox Farm to 189, I passed the place a couple times. It is right next to Bar Bill, but a little set back. I ended up parking on the first side street I found and walking a block, but honestly didn't mind it because Main Street was so packed with cars and people. Despite the outside of 189 swarming with people, the interior of 189 was quiet and we got a table immediately. The people waiting outside were for Bar Bill. They could have foregone the wait and went inside to 189 Burger for an incredible experience. For my drink, I had the one trick pony, which was cognac, yellow chartreuse, lemon, amaro nonimo and cucumber. It was incredible and I really enjoyed it. I also had the Nashville hot chicken and chose Brussel sprouts for my side. The standout experience was the fact that you could select Brussel sprouts, tater tots, sweet potato fries, or regular fries for your side. I love a good roasted Brussel sprout, so I was really excited. They didn't disappoint, although they could have been a little more roasted. The chicken itself was amazing. It brought the heat, but in the right quantity so you could eat the sandwich and not sweat. My friend enjoyed her burger and selected the sweet potato fries. The waitress also helped my friend pick out a drink, which she really enjoyed as well. This was a great dining experience and I can't wait to go back and try some of the appetizers and a burger. I really liked the interior. It had a swanky dive bar vibe. It was upscale, yet down to earth, if that makes sense. read more

189 Burger - One trick pony - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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YES YES YES 189 Burger is absolutely DELICIOUS churning out great burgers, local brews, and making veggies great again! We were doing a long day bike ride through Buffalo, orchard Park, and East Aurora and decided to stop for some noms to fuel the ride and WOW we were not disappointed with our choice. Friendly service welcomed us right away and we choose to sit outdoors on their adorable alley patio where we got a table with some sun. Water was on the table in no time and we ordered some local brews which they have a great selection and offer numerous local ones and seasonal rotations too. We started with the Buffalo Brussel sprouts which were AMAZING! Like holy wow! Even the biggest Brussel haters would love these! They are fried and crispy, tossed in a spicy wing sauce with blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dip on the side. I can't even express enough how badly you need these!! Flavour is a perfect balance of spicy and zingy Buffalo sauce complimented with the creamy blue cheese. The two of us couldn't decide which delicious sounding burger to get and ended up ordering the spicy BBQ with the help of our waitress as (Hanna was AWESOME, so friendly, helpful, funny, and just overall maybe us a great time). The spicy BBQ burger was also fabulous! Came as we ordered it medium rare, with relatively mild spice in a delicious bbq sauce with crispy onions which gave excellent texture. The sesame bun was so fresh and flavourful too and housed the very large burger comfortably. We actually split the burger and it was the perfect amount of food for 2! You can choose any side dish and swap any burger to vegetarian bean burger no extra cost (although the beef was delicious) and we got the most delicious and crispy perfectly salted sweet taters that come with hot honey. Overall this meal was AMAZING! Made even better by wonderful service from Hanna and great brews. Would definitely return to 189 again, bravo for wonderful food, atmosphere, and staff! read more

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I came here with my husband today for our anniversary. We were seated immediately and were given waters. We ordered other drinks and our waitress brought them quickly. She was efficient, polite, and friendly. I got the 189 burger and my husband ordered the American. My burger came with a gluten free bun because I'm allergic. The burger I got was delicious. Like, out of this world. Even when I was getting full, I really couldn't stop eating it because of the deliciousness. The cheese and special sauce was so gooey and yummy, while the burger was seasoned well and cooked exactly how I wanted. It was a great experience. The food was incredible, the service was good, and the ambience was nice, too. I'll definitely come back the next time I'm in East Aurora. read more

Great Bourbon burger with cowboy fries. Delicious Bar staff were very fun and professional. Pairs very nicely with a good bourbon I will return soon read more

Our favorite burger stop in the greater Buffalo area! We actually ended up here after finding out it was a 2 hour wait at the place next door, and honestly couldn't have been happier. The burgers are juicy, have great toppings, and are cooked perfectly. Sweet potato fries are on point also! The staff is always friendly and the overall vibe is great. We always sit at the high-top tables by the windows so we can people watch and enjoy the street view! Overall: A+ An absolute must for burgers in the Buffalo (greater) area!! read more

It's funny how busy this place is all the time and it's helped by the traffic to Bar Bill that can't get in. Every time I've been here the wait times have been ridiculous to the point where it's take out only. On the most recent (and last) visit to dine in; we were here for over an hour and a half to order some burgers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I mean come on seriously, the interior isn't that big and that tells me that they're taking wayyyy to many to go orders and not prioritizing the people in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That's just not okay. The food was just okay nothing special and the wait time was just not okay. Our waitress was nowhere to be found didn't check on us and didn't refill any drinks until well after we had our food over an hour and some change into the visit. So yeah if you're starving and sick of waiting for Bar Bill this could be your choice! I'd recommend you walk a few more minutes down the street somewhere else. read more

Very inviting space with a great outdoor dining area and fire pit. For lunch, we ordered the frickles (fried pickles), spicy bleu bbq burger (the right amount of heat!) and Nashville chicken sandwich, which had coleslaw on top. Everything was delicious, fresh and very large portions. Our waiter was friendly and hospitable. We will be back! read more

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Excellent burger, very good service. I had the Korean BBQ burger, the miso aioli was amazing. My wife and son shared the All-American burger, which was very good. read more

Wow wow wow. I grabbed lunch and drinks with a couple girlfriends on Saturday afternoon. The drinks were so unique and sophisticated, the food was outstanding, our waitress was very personable, and the atmosphere was very cool. We had the sangria, cabin fever, let it linger, and hypnotic eye cocktails that were all insanely good, and the waitress recommended the pot roast dip that I got for lunch. Holy cow, phenomenal. I never would have thought to order it but so glad I did! And paired it with sweet potato fries that seemed homemade and paired with a couple dipping sauces. Cannot wait to try more of this menu! read more

189 Burger - Pot roast dip - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

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Hands down my favorite place for cocktails and burgers. The bartender Danny makes them perfect and is great to talk to!. read more

189 Burger - New American Near Me - East Aurora, New York

A good friend took us here for dinner on a summer Tuesday. She said the burgers were great and worth the drive to the south towns from the north towns. She was right. Best burger I have eaten in a long time. Juicy, cooked perfectly and tasty fixings. We shared the nachos as an appetizer. We ordered the 189 burger, the mushroom burger and the steak frites burger. Really enjoyed the roasted Brussels sprouts as the side. The service was prompt and professional. The place was crowded, upbeat but a little noisy. Stop in for a burger. You will enjoy it. read more

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