Black Salt is a quality spot, and I hope it becomes a Blacksburg institution. I have liked everything I've tried, but would say that the standouts are their fries and the fried chicken sandwich. It's a relatively new restaurant that is still finding its footing (the decor and indoor environment are slowly evolving, the menu will grow every now and then, etc.), but the food has always been solid. The pricepoints are probably higher than a lot of college students would prefer to be paying, but still reasonable. The burgers are good, the fried chicken sandwiches are excellent, and the fries are some of the best in town in my opinion. All of the meat is halal, so it's been a great place to visit with my friends who can only eat halal food. Black Salt is owned and operated by the same guy who opened FOAM-O, and he definitely has a clear vision for what he wants it to be. I'm a fan of the place, and think its worth checking out for those who haven't yet! read more

Black Salt Kitchen - two trays of food including a sandwich, french fries and avocado - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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It's always been real quiet when I've come here, which is surprising given their relatively good location. A friend recommended this spot, but unfortunately, I was not impressed. They don't have too many options on the menu, which is completely okay. I decided to go with a burger, which I found to be tasty, but not worth the relatively high cost. I probably will not be back. read more

We were excited to get a good burger while visiting Blacksburg, and it was pretty good. But, finding it was like a speakeasy since there was no sign outside nor inside that identifies it as Black Salt. Super basic inside, no napkins nor ketchup on the tables or easily accessible. We were disappointed that they were out of both fried pickles and avocado, so that affects the overall score. The burgers and cheese curds were good though. read more

Overpriced, overcooked and not much meat. Fries were okay, but greasy and overpriced. Restroom was nasty. Will not be eating here again. read more

Smash burgers aren't typically my favorite, but these are excellent. Thick and juicy (literally dripping, don't eat in a white outfit), seasoned well and the sauce they use is delicious. The fries are perfectly cooked. The exact amount of crispy crunch on the outside and so pillowy soft on the inside and seasoned well. Whenever I'm craving a burger, this is now the first place I consider. Staff seems very nice as well and if you order inside, they have screens set up for a quick and easy check out. An introvert's dream! read more

If i was abducted by aliens and thet wanted to convince me that I WASN'T abducted at all, by building a replica of earth for me to have as my habitat, THIS place is probably pretty close to what they would conceive as a replica restaurant. It remands me of the restaurants and store fronts the Soviets would hastily construct to convince American tourists that their country wasn't actually falling apart. There are too many echoes. The other customers all seem like actors and they are all named either Jimmy or Brenda. The whole meal I felt like I was being lied to, and it wasn't convincing. That said, the food was good. So i will give it credit for that. read more

Black Salt Kitchen - You cannot hear the echoes from a photo, but the ambiance is classic high school play set and props. - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

I ordered the food online so although I can't speak on the service, I can speak on the food I ordered! The burgers I ordered were the cheeseburger and the Philly cheese steak burger. They were both really good! The patties they use is very different from any other burger places I've been to; it's crispy on the outside but juicy and warm on the inside. The flavor of them reminds me a lot of the sort of thing you would probably be served at an actual barbecue restaurant! Another plus is the burgers are pretty affordable. The sauce is nice, not too sweet and not too tangy. If I took a guess, I feel like ketchup and mayo is probably in the mix of it. My only two complaints would be one; the caramelized onions didn't really feel as caramelized as I wanted, but it's also up to preference. Mine were on the crunchier side rather than as soft like I usually like. And two, the burger can get quite soggy fast. read more

I walked in at 7pm on a Friday with my family and it was completely empty. Ordering is self-service, and it felt a bit awkward ordering in an empty restaurant while three bored employees sat nearby with earbuds in looking at their phones. I had to wave one down and ask how to order an item for kids that was advertised on the large menu near the ordering kiosks; he told me it was no longer offered which was a bit annoying. That said, the food was very good. I'm pretty sure there is sugar in the fry seasoning; this was a bit weird but the fries were still quite good. By the time 7:30pm rolled around there were several people eating inside. Black Salt is decorated well and I'd bet would be very crowded if it were in a better spot and maybe had more drink options. read more

Black Salt Kitchen - Black Salt Burger with a fried egg, Seasoned Fries - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Food was good. Service was impersonal. The ordering system asked for my name and we were the o Lu ones in the place at the time.... When our order was ready "order #11!" read more

This place is a must stop in Blacksburg. From the moment we walked in the service was great. They were kind and helpful figuring out what to try. They have a small menu, but that's because they do very well at it. The burgers were tasty and the fries were crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. I highly recommend the spicy cheese curds and their signature sauce. Only downside was the use of styrofoam to serve everything. read more

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First off the ordering is all self service through a kiosk which is nice. Everything is laid out and easy to you. Second the burger and fries were made to order and nice and hot. Burger was on point and had great flavor. The fries were piping hot and I enjoyed the seasoning. Definitely a good spot and I will try the other items in the menu in the future. read more

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I gotta say when you walk in it was a bit off putting, however when you get your food and eat your fears turn into enjoyment

Mmmm mmm mmm that burger was so yummy I ate it up so quick and washed it down with my ice cold pbr! Perfect meal before a night on the town read more

Black Salt Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

After reading some of the other reviews, I thought I'd check out this place myself and form my own opinion; especially, in Blacksburg where a new restaurant is big news since there aren't that many haha. This place is definitely a work-in-progress with all the decorations they have lying around to their menu constantly changing and that's okay. But just walking in the first time, I loved the ambiance and the decor. The food: Note: Their menu is in progress still. They've gotten rid of the tacos for wings, which I'm a fan of and will have to try next time for sure. Black Salt Cheeseburger single (everything on it including the paid toppings) - Great char on the meat, delicious sauce, fluffy bun. Turkey bacon was decent. Wish it were more on the crispy side. The egg was scrambled so there was no yolk. The caramelized onions were disappointing. They tasted too sweet almost embodying the "caramel" part of it too well. I don't know how they do this but it seems like they add sugar to it to get that color rather than go through a natural caramelization from the onions sugars. I've seen a lot of rants on here about $1 for the caramelized onions and I understand the sentiment about having to pay for this topping since it's such a weird portion size (regardless if the owners decide to give you an even bigger scoop). I was okay with it but I took an open-faced burger picture as a precaution to those who might be interested in it. Black Salt Cheeseburger single (lettuce, tomato, pickle) - Girlfriend has this one. Said she loved the sauce and buns the most. Interestingly, the "single" here is 2 patties. The double is an extra patty on top of that. The fries - These were amazing. Great texture on the outside and the seasoning was good. Would have loved a ketchup dispenser though as I felt bad taking like 20 packs of ketchup. I will be checking out this place again to see what they've changed. I know the owner is open to suggestions/improvements and that's why the review is partially at a 4* for now. But for everyone on the fence about eating here, check it out! read more

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The new burger in the burg! And it's good.......?? So overall experience was positive, so I give a 4/5 star. But the food alone definitely would not have made it 4. We went in and ordered around 2:30am, and the food took over 30 minutes to come out. It was two orders of burgers and fries. Unacceptable! Or so I was thinking, and the dude calls our order and explains that they were exceptionally short-staffed tonight, and that my friends and I came in right after a series of huge order. Then offered me and my bud free drinks! Honestly, if you are reading this, here's a tip. Those small things count, man. You giving away a 1.50 free drinks made the whole wait 10times better. Now for the food - it is good. Fries are actually reallly good, and they are large in quantity, crispy, and hot (basically my perfect fries). For the burgers, the meat is .... good! But I really think you should make caramelized onions offered for free. Cmon, we know how much onions cost, man. Buns were the least favorite though. It was way too big (especially the top piece) and dry/tough. You could probably either serve them hot(toasted) or perhaps change to a softer bun that doesnt take away the joy of biting into your juicy patties. Overall, experience was good, the workers were friendly and approachable. But don't forget to be professional when you need to. So I notice that you took notice and made changes that are very visible already through yelp reviews and whatnot. That is awesome, keep at it. So I wanna close off with some tips/suggestions/opinions. - the space feels too big and empty. The area from where you pay to where you get your food is awkward because clearly it's not like it's gonna be served by the time you walk over there. No suggestion, but you could maybe ask an interior design major friend for some suggestions. - ah, the pricing! I know everyone has been talking about it as well, and yeah I couldn't agree. With this price, I am treating this place as a special occasion type of price-line. $11 for regular burger and fries is a steep price at a college town! Your pro is that it's open late, but no one really wants to spend $11-12 out at 2:30am. They rather go home and eat ramen unless it's like cookout where you stuff yourself with $6 tray full of fried gorgeous mess. - this drives me nuts. Ketchup! Please get a pump. With the amount of fries you are serving, I went through 5 packs of tiny ketchup. Please get a pump!!!! - make caramelized onions free!! Please! - I like the open kitchen design. But it seems like the huge kitchen space is not being utilized to its maximum. - Please use gloves when you are directly handling food. I saw that one of the worker was picking up buns with bare hands. That's a big no. - the food serve time could be improved - your sauce is good, but not too memorable. Maybe make it a tiny bit stronger perhaps? Thanks! read more

Black Salt Kitchen - Black Salt Burger, Black Salt Burger w/ egg($1 extra), season fries - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Came here for it's unofficial opening and there were only two guys working in the back so we were waiting at the register for a while before we were even able to order. The burgers and fries did taste good for premade and frozen food but all of the flavor comes from the sauce they put on. Their restaurant layout is super confusing and echo-y and they're definitely overpriced for Blacksburg. They also ran out of their sauce and ketchup and it was only 5 pm. So if you like the taste of sauce and bun, go for it. read more

Black Salt Kitchen - Single cheeseburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

The burger is really delicious. I love the sauce that it comes with. I also got wings and they were tender and juicy but not crispy. The sauce was a very basic Buffalo. The fries really aren't flavorful at all a main complaint is that I ordered a side of fries that was $3.00 and this is how many it came with. read more

Black Salt Kitchen - Black Salt Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Picked up some great burgers, seasoned fries, fried pickles and Cokes. The fried pickles were great tasting, everything tasted great. Will be back soon for more. read more

Best burger I've had maybe ever. Delicious! I ate too fast to get a picture. Their sauce was fantastic. We had cheese curds which I very tasty & not chewy or greasy. Highly recommend. read more

This place is so good. You will not be disappointed. We loved the burgers, fries and spicy cheese curds.

This is the best burger I've had in a long time! The price was fair for everything and the quality was great. I can't wait to come back read more

Black Salt Kitchen - D'Jaj Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cheese Curd Poppers - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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I haven't eaten here but this owner is hilarious and scares me after reading reviews. I've heard good things from friends, and sounds like he runs a fun place with unique food ingredients that make the burgers pop. Keep on trucking folks, I'll be sure to try in person next time in town! read more

Absolutely loved it! Hearing about the hype was tempting enough but from the aroma that came out of the kitchen, I was mesmerized to find a halal burger in Blacksburg that doesn't just taste good but has the right balance of ingredients, quality of beef and structure that you would expect to find from hidden gems in Northern VA. Not only was the burger constructed well, but it was served hot with fresh ingredients, something that is hard to find in a burger joint these days. Considering this location has only been around for a short time, I salute those who worked the kitchen (knowing your struggle!) to be able to handle a packed restaurant and keep up an exceptional level of service. With every restaurant, especially in it's early steps, there is always room for improvement. The only criticism I can give (granted they have only just started and hopefully stay for a long, long time) is there needs to be more toppings/customizations available. Regardless, this is truly hands down the best burger I've had in Blacksburg and definitely look forward to having it again! read more

Black Salt Kitchen - Double Cheeseburger with Caramelized Onions/Fries - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Pretty simple menu but tasty food. Easy to get to from campus. Interesting decorations on the inside.

Cute indoor restaurant. Walked in and the employee was just on his personal phone and just said "hey". Ordering was on a kiosk, and the kiosk took money as a tip out for being a "kiosk self service" lol. Empty inside. Very cute interior with cute pictures and honestly a vib read more

Let's start with the food. Simply the best burger and chicken sandwich in blacksburg. I haven't tried the wings but I'd assume they're the same. The burger is a smash burger with the a spice crust on it. It's crunchy. It's flavorful. The chicken sandwich has a similar flavor on the breading with a cutlet that makes chic fil a feel the Sahara. The service. The nicest staff working in an open kitchen layout so you can see them prepare your food. The person helping us was actually the owner hopping around between the register and the grill - can tell he really cares about getting quality food into peoples hands. The ambiance is similarly impressive with a combination of understated paint choices combined with bright fun pop art. Finally, the price. They could charge double what they do and I'd still go. 6/5 stars yelp fix your rating system because it simply doesn't account for how good this place is. read more

I'm only in town for 5 days and I've had this place now 3 times. When I first tried the burger I immediately had to try the chicken sandwich later that day. The flavor of all of the food is absolutely amazing. Super fresh ingredients and attention to detail. Top 3 burgers and chicken sandwiches of all time. I wish this was place was closer than 2 hours from where I live but it will definitely worth the drive whenever I will crave this again. read more

Honestly the food is so fantastic and is obviously very freshly made, however I do find the service, ambiance, and menu to be lacking. I wish someone would come in the place and organize this nonsense. I hate ordering through the kiosk, the lack of communication from staff, and all the styrofoam. Doesn't make eating the food very appetizing. Also, the kitchen and storage isn't blocked off from the eating area, and it makes it very awkward between clientele and the staff. All in all, super unprofessional place, with very delicious food. Seriously, they need help making this place worthy of the food. read more

Kind of a hole-in-the-wall, but I definitely recommend stopping here for a quick bite!! Good food, chill atmosphere, great customer service, and they're open late night!! I've had the cheeseburger here before, but I'm sold on the fried chicken sandwich. read more

Black Salt Kitchen - D'Jaj Fried Chicken Sandwich Seasoned Fries - Burgers Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

I decided to try this place based from my fellow Hokies recommendations. Unfortunately I write this during the Covid-19 crisis so I had to get delivery. Fortunately, my experience with Black Salt's food was great. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was fantastic. The chicken was thick and the bun wasn't soggy (as you might expect). I also ordered a side of the seasoned fries and they were great too. The food was made prompt, delivered quickly, and tasted great. Will definitely visit/order Black Salt again. read more

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I wasn't given the opportunity to try the food because our first impression was ruined. Walking in the front door no one greets you, it looked as though it was still under construction, and the vibe that they didn't really want you there was in the air. The only person that was in there was eating Subway. I was really looking forward to this pace but I won't be back. read more

The food is great just lacks customer service. I'll go back just for the burger. The ambiance is quant and the art work is fun.

Great counter service burger joint with friendly staff and really good food. Place your order, get a number, and wait for your number to be called. My wife and daughter had excellent burgers and I had the fried chicken sandwich. Delicious. The restaurant is clean and you can watch them prepare food in the kitchen. I'll be back. read more

Went here for dinner with my roommates and had a very average experience. Pros: The fries were good and the special sauce was decent. Food was ready in a timely manner. Cons: The burger was thin and we saw them get the burgers from a package that looked like they got it form Kroger. They skimped really hard on the toppings and they're $1 each. I would say $1 for a teaspoon of caramelized onions is way overpriced. We had to ask for ketchup (not necessarily a bad thing but a little inconvenient). The water cups were really small. They have a lot of room for improvement, especially concerning price. Spent a total of $17 for a bacon lettuce cheeseburger and fries. Would probably not go back. read more

I'm Christine's roommate, I agree with everything she said (I won't be going back either). It was underwhelming for the quality of the food, if I'm paying that much for a burger and fries I'd rather go to five guys or shake shack. McDonald's would also suffice read more

Excellent Burgers with House sauce and toasted buns. Fries are seasoned well, wings had good flavor as well.

Such amazing food and service! The owners take care of their customers!! Worth the visit!

Two Words... Litty titty. This establishment has blown my mind to the point that I'm reluctant to write a review because I don't want anyone to know about this place. My boyfriend and I DEMOLISHED 3burgers;Black Salt, Philly, and the D'Jaj Chicken and their sweet Thai chili wings. The beef patty was perfectly seasoned, and WHAT CHEESE ARE Y'ALL USING? This was such a satisfying experience! You have made loyal customers out of us! Best burgers in Blacksburg for SURE! read more

Good food. Burgers were cooked perfectly. I have nothing but good things to say. A little pricey but the food was worth it.

Definitely not worth the money. Burger was mediocre, seemed pretty thin for the price ($8.50 for just a cheeseburger with no side). Also, the fried pickles were inedible. Way too salty, but the portion was big. If you want a good burger, I would recommend just going to five guys. I also thought it was weird that they did not have a trash can. read more