Since Restaurant 605 does not accept take out orders, I decided to give their other location, 605 Smash a try. With that being said, I'm glad I did because 605 Smash was very good. To explain, I ordered a double cheeseburger with cheese fries and it was delicious. To breakdown, the cheeseburger was excellent. The meat was juicy and tender with top tier flavor. Likewise, the sauce on the burger was sweet and tangy which elevated the flavor. Similarly, the potato bun was fresh and tasty, but the bottom of it was a bit soggy. It was simply a great burger. In similar fashion, the cheese fries were pretty good. To make clear, the fries were hot, crispy, and flavorful. Furthermore, the cheese was great and really made these fries special. In summary, 605 Smash is a great place to grab some burgers and fries. read more

605 Smash - Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

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The burgers here are fantastic; great flavor, cooked perfectly, and honestly one of the better smash burgers I've had in the area. I'm gluten-free, so I choose not to have the potato bun, which is a bummer because it looked amazing. My only gripe is the upcharge for a gluten-free bun. I completely understand paying a bit more for specialty products, but a $3 add-on felt a little steep. It actually kept me from ordering my own burger this time, so I just snagged a bite of my partner's (which was excellent). **I have had the gluten free option before and it was good, but udi's isn't my favorite (doesn't have very clean ingredients). Great tasting burger overall, but I just wish the gluten-free option felt a little more reasonable (or perhaps had a higher quality GF option for the higher price tag). read more

605 Smash - Double cheeseburger with a potato bun - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Really good food! Sometimes you just want fast food that's full of flavor! I always regret eating fast food from a chain because of all the questionable additives and I usually don't feel great afterwards. Everything I've tried so far is really good and crave worthy. I'm already thinking about the next time I get a smash burger or chicken sandwich from here. It's not inexpensive but you are paying for real food that is local and ethically sourced. That is priceless in my opinion. I wish I lived a little closer! read more

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If you think this is just another burger spot trying to capitalize off of a new trend you are in for a shock. Not only do they have the best burgers in the Albany area, they have so much more. Even their own website makes the menu appear simple with about 4 choices: burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries. But when you look on DoorDash or order at the restaurant you will see crazy specials and hidden menu items that look like they were designed by stoners. I can honestly say everything on the menu that I've tried so far has been amazing, including: burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings. Even the fries are top tier (although I think I might actually prefer them plain rather than with cheese or loaded). The only negative is sometimes there may not be super close parking. read more

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Oh it was still like walking into the old Ralph's bar which I was in numerous times, since it's my old neighborhood growing up. The counter was on the same side as the bar was, just a tad bit shorter in length. Enjoyed seeing the old glass pictures I am posting. The lady server welcomed me and we had a great conversation. What a lovely welcoming lady, the receipt said her name was Sadie, such a gem. I've been wanting to come in since they're opening and since I enjoy their other place on New Scotland Ave, which is a restaurant/bar. I ordered a double smash burger for the kid with some fries and heck yeah I stole a few fries and they were very good and crispy. Not sure if homemade I ordered a chicken sandwich for myself even though I usually don't eat deep fried food but had to try it once and it was definitely good and crispy. On it was a couple was pickles which was nice. I'm hoping in future maybe have a grilled option and maybe additional toppings like tomato and lettuce would be nice, didn't notice them offering it. They did have extra something something special of the day for the burgers. I would have enjoyed on my burger if I was getting it for me, yum some spicy bbq sauce and jalapeños is what I remember. Parking can be a little of a challenge but I got my spot. Stop in if you're in the area. read more

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Had a great cheeseburger and fries here at this lovely little corner restaurant. The windows were open with a great view of Washington Park. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was tasty. They have a limited menu making it easy to choose. If you're in the mood for fast food that tastes delicious - stop on by! Street parking. read more

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Just visited 605 Smash in Albany, and I'm so glad we tried it out! It's a cozy little burger joint with a few tables to sit at. I love that their menu is small--it makes decision-making easy, and you know each item is going to be yum. My partner and I split the smashburger, fried chicken sandwich, and loaded fries. I think I found my new favorite spot for smashburgers! The flavor was amazing. The fried chicken was soooo tasty too, and I loved how crispy it was. And the loaded fries? Highly recommend! I was obsessed with the sauce they were in. The lady at the register was also super sweet! I just wish they'd split our burgers when we asked, but the manager said no--it would be so much easier for people who are sharing. Definitely coming back for those smashburgers, and now I can't wait to try Restaurant 605 as well! read more

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With the extra $2.55 for an Impossible patty this is a $14 burger for me, and while I do enjoy the flavor I'm not sure if the price is worth it. A soggy bun is par for the course with a smash burger, it's not my favorite feature, but I do really like the onion, pickle, secret sauce toppings. The fries though -- 100% worth it, I would come back just for those. They are beautifully crispy and well-seasoned. I tried them with the house-made cheese sauce which was tasty but a bit grainy. I would probably skip that next time and just have them with ketchup. Overall, I think 605 Smash is a super solid addition to Albany. It's a nice lunch option when I'm in the office and I'm sure I will be getting it again, if only for the fries. read more

605 Smash - Impossible smash burger with fries - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Delish burgers and casual dining experience! Really big fan of their chicken sandwiches and specials. High quality food and small menu, staff was friendly and food was hot and fresh! read more

Very greasy smash burger... but it's a smash burger. Five guys is better and less expensive.

Been wanting to try this place for a while and got their double cheeseburger and regular fries to go which were so good! Definitely hit the burger craving and the fries were so crispy! The burger itself was also delicious and had such good ratios, and the onions and bun were perfect. I really like their smaller menu as well and would be back to try their chicken sandwich. They have plenty of seating and the restaurant has a lot of open space and is pretty cool! I went on the weekend during lunch hours and they weren't very busy and my order came out quick! There is a credit card processing fee but they also have an ATM in the restaurant which is convenient. Overall I'd definitely recommend stopping here if you want a quick burger or are grabbing a meal with friends! read more

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Located at the corner of Madison & New Scotland Avenues in the former Park View Pub space, 605 Smash is a casual burger joint serving up a simple menu of single & double cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches, crispy fries (plain, cheese or loaded), and cold drinks in the cooler. They also offer impossible patty and Oklahoma style for additional charge. The place is order at the counter or online, but they charge a 3.5% card fee, so cash is king here. The place was a few tables and a mural of Albany landmarks on the wall. The windows also open up for fresh air on nicer days. I stopped by 605 Smash for lunch recently. I ordered the Single Cheeseburger ($8.50 plus tax) and Cheese Fries ($6 plus tax) and my food was ready in 5 minutes after ordering. The burger was on the greasy side with a firm grilled beef smash patty with melted American cheese, grilled onions, fresh pickle slices, and a creamy secret sauce on a soft burger bun. The fries were crispy with the rough texture covered in an orange cheese sauce. The food I had was greasy, filling and overall, a good tasty lunch. read more

Food was delicious. Great spot across the street from the park. Good customer service. The vintage photos of the old Ralph's is nice to see. read more

Delicious food, kind service. The place has a great, warm vibe. Very clean and we'll put together. Gorgeous bathroom, smells delish. Pickles 10/10. Wonderful for dates, luncheons, and quick dinners. Accomdates 37 max. read more

Calamari was probably the best I've had anywhere! The Black & Blue burger was fresh, well cooked and very tasty (I'm not a smash lover). I think they should upgrade to hand cut fries to be on scale with the rest of their menu. Tap selection is nice for the size of the bar. I've heard wonderful things about their wings so maybe next time. They'll definitely be a next time when I'm in town. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Burger Was Good Nothing Special just a good burger! Bun needs work ! Potato Bun Gets A little beat Up From The Greasy Burger! A pretzel Roll Would Hold Up Better Then A Potato Roll ! I Hope Having Such A Small Menu 3 Items Can Pay The Rent? Competition Is Fierce Down Here read more

Had to come back with my AZ boyfriend obviously. We loved it again. I don't know if they changed their fry recipe but I thought the fries were better this time!! The only thing is the prices are a bit pricey for a smash burger. read more

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Just a great neighborhood spot... burgers are top notch h 10/10... wings easily best in Albany... everything else is very good especially the deserts....only issue is it's always so busy!!! Which is a good thing!! read more

A solid well made smash burger! I tried the regular double and a single Oklahoma style burger and both were very good. The burger patties had a good crust tho just slightly under seasoned. But I prefer this than a burger that's overly salted. Also didn't really notice the burger sauce on it. Onions were beautifully carmelized. Over a great burger. read more

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So the food is okay, nothing special, the fries are crispy but bland and have no real flavor, the burger is cheesy but again has no flavor and also had no sauce unlike it said. The chicken sandwich was actually pretty good despite it being completely ruined more than a McDonald's cheeseburger. All the buns were paper thin. The lady said the fries were a good portion, to our disappointment there was hardly enough fries to serve 1 scrawny child. The service is great, I made a mistake in my order and they resolved it without charging me extra. The place is tiny and hard to recognize, going inside it looks like your average 2024 cafe. The price was... well it was outrageous, but that is pretty normal for most of these places. If you're looking for a good burger in the area I recommend just going to Five Guys. read more

Cheeseburgers were delicious and the fries were excellent! We will definitely be ordering again soon.

I have eaten here twice: 1) burger and fries, 2) chicken sandwich. Both burger and sandwich were delicious!! In addition to overall flavor and freshness, whatever sauce they put on there is so good. What I liked most about the chicken sandwich is that the bun and chicken breast were proportional. There was some overage but just enough. The sandwich was easy to eat. The prices aren't bad either. read more

Excellent service and very good burgers. Limited menu. The fries were clearly from frozen. Very fair prices.

This place is amazing. The burgers have so much great flavor. So much better than five guys or the other options around. I'm not surprised because if you've been to their first restaurant in the area called Restaurant 605 then you know that they know how to put a burger together. I cannot recommend this place enough if you want a quick, amazing burger and fries. read more