The best bite I've ever had was the Thai Shrimp Burger here. So good that I dream about it

Everything was stellar! The food was phenomenal and fresh, service was great and we had so many yummy items to choose from, even for the vegetarians among us. It was amazing I will definitely go back read more

I enjoyed the burgers and fries here. There are many creative options to try among the burgers, which go well beyond the usual suspects on burger menus. There were a few creative milkshakes as well, which I thought were good but a little more melted than I liked and without as much flavor as I hoped for. Keeping with the theme of Creativity, this is also a spot that has digital soda fountains -- 'soooo many fun combinations to be had! Burger 21 is a warm, comfortable, modern place, with plentiful seating (at least on the weekday evening when I was here). The staff keeping the place humming was warm, patient, helpful, and efficient. read more

First time here and good food. Ordered a beef burger with pepper jack cheese, sliced avocado, tomato, pickles and caramelized onions. They had a half and half fries on the menu which is a combination of regular and sweet potato fries and that sounded like the perfect combination! Ordered the burger medium and it came out between rare and medium rare. For me that was fine, but be careful as others night complain. The burger was very greasy and very messy, although it was tasty. Only one avocado slice for a $1.25 upcharge is a little skimpy. The fries were good, but I expected more for the price of the half and half. Also, who puts salt on sweet potato fries. It defeats the purpose of the sweet. Salt doesn't need to be added by the kitchen. If someone wanted salt, they could add it themselves. The kitchen prepared the order very quickly and it was less than 5 minutes from order to it being delivered to my table. Wait staff around the restaurant was friendly. I'll come back likely the next time I donate blood as they are conveniently located across from Inova blood donor services and the reason I came to Sterling today. Recommend giving this place a try. read more

Awesome cafe style burgers and shakes joint. You go in, order, then sit down and your food is brought to you. They also clear tables for you too. Service without being full on sit down restaurant. The workers are all really friendly and the food is so good! Some of their burgers are a miss for me but others - wow. They have a burger and shake of the month. My go-to was the Southern Lucy, the October burger, and the cookies and cream shake. The fries are also great; they have a bunch of sauces to choose from. I love the chipotle mayo sauce. They also have a rewards app though it's not super user friendly. Overall this is a favorite of mine and I'll be back many times :) read more

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Came here again after the Boyfriend wanted a burger. We had been here before and it wasn't good, came here again and it was still disappointed. Maybe it is just me. I ordered the southern Lucy, the special. It had onion straws with some tomato paste purée thing (kind of like ketchup) with American and swiss inside the burger It looked good, and tasted good, but asked for it medium rare, and it was still cold in the middle and I was a little too uncomfortable eating ground beef that way. I'll take a steak that was as long as it is still kind of warm. Got another cooked medium and it was less bloody and cold. Glad it wasn't moo-ing at me. The onion straws added a nice crunch and saltyness. Next time it should have bacon The sweet potato fries are great as are the sauces, but the fries had a long black hair in them. I'm not sure if it is just me at this place, but something always happens. I want to like it, but it is telling me no. read more

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Great burgers and fries. Fast and friendly service. Clean. Deinitely a step up from fast food joints. Will definitely be back

They messed up my order during my lunch break and couldn't give me a refund. Do not recommend.

We stopped in on a recent Saturday for a quick lunch. They seem to have some nice options with some creative burgers. The burgers are indeed good and seasoned well. Unfortunately this trip we skipped any sides but they sure did smell good as did their shakes! I enjoyed the bright and light dining room as well as the food, but felt there was nothing special about it. A good burger place for sure, but I would rather hop over to a five guys if they were next to each other. read more

I came here because I wanted burgers and saw that this place was rated pretty good. I ordered a bbq bacon burger and had them cook it medium well. I also got a oreo milk shake! The wait wasn't long when I went here for dinner. The milkshake came first. I thought the milk shake was a bit too sweet for me, but it was pretty good! It had a bunch of oreos and the consistency was good. When I got my burger, it was fresh and hot! I took a bite out of it and it was delicious! I loved the bbq bacon! Everything about it was good! The only thing that i didn't like was that it was sorta greasy. Some grease was dripping down on my tray from my burger. Other than that, the burger was really good! I would definitely recommend the bbq bacon burger. I didn't have any issue with the service! It was good! I had a great experience here and would come again to eat at this place when I travel here. read more

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Came here at lunchtime on a Saturday, and had never been to this particular restaurant before. The staff was very friendly, and the order came out quickly. I loved that the tables were clean, which is HUGE to me as a germophobe. The staff stopped by our table a couple of times to make sure everything was good, which it was! I got the ahi tuna burger which was delicious, and my child got sliders and thought they were great too. I liked that they had a variety of dipping sauces for the French fries. All in all, nice place and would definitely come back! read more

Omg. This place is amazing! Located in sterling, vA. It's def now one my fav burger joints ever. I'm def coming back here when i visit... many many multiple trips. They have such a big selection, I really had a hard time deciding but we went with the Tex mex haystack and the spud burger. Both A+ burgers. Spud burger had a potatoey taste to it which was beyond amazing. It's a potatoey burger that just excruciates flavor with every bite. The Tex mex haystack will have you looking for any nearby sombrero and a pair of this things people shake in the their hands while doing a cha cha. It's that good. Half and half fries, sweet potato and reg will have us undecided hopeless decision makers feel like we finally can make a decision for once in our life without taking over 5 min or what side we want... until, you reach their sauce selection. Unlike McDonalds or Popeyes who charge an arm or a leg for their limited sauce collection, burger 21 just leaves it all out there for u to choose. Recommend The Cajun and Thai ketchup sauce.. or even the toasted marshmallow if your daring. Burger21 is the place to be. You don't have to be 21 but you leave the place feeling like you are. read more

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Order here quite a bit through door dash for work. We've tried several different burgers and they all have been very good. The french fries are also very good, not soaked in oil or grease like a lot of places. We also have tries several of the signature shakes and although a little pricey, they are very good and are a great once in a while treat! read more

What an amazing staff. I ordered a Monterrey and didn't realize the chicken patty was a chicken burger (ground chicken mixed with panko) until I got my food. Unsure how my body would react to that, the guys here accommodated my request to swap out the chicken burger for a regular burger. Hands down the best customer service I've encountered in a while. I'll add that the burger was cooked wonderfully and the sweet potato fries rocked! read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

The burger was fine as were the fries. The employee was cordial and helpful. However, they have only powdered iced tea, and the drink machine is not user friendly. The catsup containers are the same little paper cups in which hospitals serve pills.. I like a fair amount of catsup and one has to fill about 5 or 6 of them . I sat down, noticed that there was no salt and pepper at the table. I looked for them but one has to get them from the cashier. The catsup is Thai catsup and the mayo is Chipotle mayo. I am sure they are fine but I prefer they also have regular available. I saw online that Wednesday is cheeseburger and fries special for $7.99. It was quite a bit more expensive than that. I did not ask about it as I don't go looking for debates when I dine. I do not intend to return to this place. read more

Three words. Bananas. Foster. Shake. Three more words. Chipotle. Mayo. Sauce. And a sink near the exit to wash your hands after you consume delicious protein. You're welcome read more

The burgers, fries, and milkshakes we're all just so good. The amount of dipping sauces were a great variety. Their sweet potato fries are so good and their coffee shake is just heavenly! It took a long time to order which was a bit annoying (minus one star) . There was a worker there that definitely went above and beyond John- he was super helpful, brought out what we needed, kept checking up on us, he was cleaning the whole time as well, was helping an elderly lady walk out- Big shout out to him! read more

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Decided to check this place out as I was in the area and craving a burger. According to the menu, they believe their burgers are better than others as they hand cut their patties for each order. I have to say, they definitely accomplished this! I ordered the shroom burger which was juicy, flavorful and absolutely fantastic. Not only did it fill my burger fix but left me more than happy and excited to come back and try out more of their burgers. Definitely check them out! read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Based on the exterior and the decent Yelp reviews, I decided to give it a try. Lunch hour wasn't too busy, with plenty indoor/outdoor seating. The menu had a lot of tempting options, but the Shroom burger ultimately got my attention. I asked for the burger to be cooked medium and ordered a side of fries. I don't like complaining, but my burger was not cooked medium, it was well done. Taste was lacking considering it had lots of mushrooms and sautéed onions. The fries were soggy and extremely salty. On a positive note, great staff, very clean dining area and love the various dipping sauces... Thai ketchup was my fave. read more

I've eaten at many burger places but I would rate this pretty high up there. The place is clean, bright and the people are smiling and helpful. The OMG burger I ordered was cooked perfectly with quality toppings. The fries were also cooked perfectly and were piping hot when they arrived. Great menu with lots more to try. Not a cheap place but well worth it. read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

My 100th review on Yelp - WOOHOO! After some consideration, I decided my review should go to my favorite burger joint in Northern Virginia - Burger 21! Burger 21 just opened their newest location in Sterling, VA and their burgers are tastier than ever! The restaurant follows a fast-casual concept, where orders are placed and paid for at the register. After a few minutes of waiting, the orders are brought out to your table. Burgers range from $6 - $11 and they are absolutely delicious! BBQ Bacon Burger ($8.49) - A certified Angus beef patty topped with hickory BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion strings, and Applewood-smoked bacon. Their burgers are SO incredibly juicy and savory! The flavors came together perfectly and I absolutely LOVED the onion strings, which added a wonderful, crunchy texture. Cookies and Cream Shake ($4.99/Regular) - SO GOOD! Blended with Oreo bits and topped with whipped cream, the shake had a very well-balanced flavor and was not overly sweet. Double Espresso Shake ($4.99/Regular) - If you are a coffee lover then this shake is for you! The shake has a powerful espresso flavor and it is delicious! Service - The service at Burger 21 is spectacular! All of the employees are very friendly and attentive. They keep the restaurant clean and check up on customers pretty often - a rare feat at most fast-casual restaurants. All-in-all, I was very pleased with my visit to Burger 21 in Sterling. Both the service and food remained consistent and on par with their Ashburn location. If you haven't been, you must try! read more

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The staff here are amazing! The food ain't too shabby either. Having owned my own burger food truck in the past my expectations were high and Burger 21 did not disappoint. The Mushroom Burger was piled high with mushrooms and lots of cheese. Cooked medium well by default on a fresh bun with a tasty sauce. The fries were hot and there were plenty to eat. The Cookies and Cream Milkshake was delicious. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the burger could have been a tad bigger for the price and a little more seasoned. Again, I can't say enough about the employees here. Very accommodating. read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Mushroom Burger, Fries, Cookies and Cream Milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Ordered Mediterranean Chicken and I asked them if there is any kind of bacon to please take it out. The lady told me no this one doesn't have bacon and guess what? After eating half of it there is bacon in it. It's one of two things, its either they don't know what is on their own menu or that was intentional. Never visiting this place again. read more

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Found out it is Cheeseburger Day so we chose this spot to celebrate the holiday. Environment was clean, comfortable and friendly. The service great, really couldn't ask for better. We got the new Memphis BBQ Burger, black and blue sliders, French fries and an espresso shake....all delicious. read more

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The service here was very very slow. It took quite a bit of time to get my food which was a burger 101, half and half fries, and the banana foster milkshake. The burger was just okay. The patty was a little dry and burnt and I didn't want to smother it in sauce to make up for it. The fries weren't even warm when they came out which was really disappointing. The bananas foster shake was yummy and did taste like bananas foster. I liked the addition of the caramlized banana on top as well. I do like the wide variety of sauces they offer though. Especially the toasted marshmallow with the sweet potato fries. read more

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Great burger joint with lots of options for a great price. We got the shareable fries and they were huge. Luckily we were pretty hungry and ate them all. We will be back! read more

Ok but was not overly impressed by the size or taste. $14 is a bit much for burger and fries. I came, I ate, and can say I did it. Middle of the road is all I can say or do. Got the cool soda machine+, but that was another $2.75 for 16oz cup. read more

BLUF - order your burger well done, otherwise you'll get a raw burger patty. I ordered a cheeseburger, medium rare. Imagine taking a raw patty and cooking it on both sides for a minute. This is what was served. Medium rare means cooked with a pink center, not pink raw meat. Being sorta hungry I took a rather big bite into a squishy burger patty. It was not firm. The half/half fries and banana shake were decent. It was late, past 8pm so I didn't bother complaining so I'm complaining and giving warning on the old innerwebs. They need to square away their kitchen staff or they'll have an E. coli or food poisoning issue. read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Have you ever seen commercials that show incredible looking burgers. This place actually delivers on that. There is a lot more to a burger than just the patty and the way they place the toppings is always so picture perfect (not to mention delicious!). I'm giving this place 5 stars because I've been here a lot and the food quality and service is always top notch. I'm never waiting too longer for my burger. I'm very impressed and recommend Burger 21 to everyone. Certainly one of my new favorite places to get a decently priced burger and way better than 5 Guys, Burger Shack, or any other similar burger place I've been to (other than fancy restaurants like Capital Grille). Lastly, I love their changing menu. They have a couple burgers that are specials they rotate and you should try them while you can because those are excellent too. read more

Great burgers and sweet potato fries. Yummy sauces: Apple Cider, 21, Chipotle Mayo and Thai Ketchup. Beef burgers are juicy and cooked to order.Tried veggie burger and Spicy Thai Shrimp burger which were delicious. Staff is friendly and quick service even during a rush of customers coming in. read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Veggie Burger and Sweet Potato Fries - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Randomly stopped in bc I was craving fries. Got their impossible burger and it was the BEST. I thought it was meat, it wasn't. Texture and taste just like meat I had to ask to make sure. Tasty and delicious- did not taste vegetarian. read more

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I attended a soft opening VIP event this evening for dinner with my family and we left feeling fat and happy as usual! We frequent the Ashburn location which is the only other Burger 21 in the area. The ambiance is modern and casual with a walk-up counter for ordering and booths, communal tables, high top tables and a patio for seating. Burger 21 is a franchise that originated in Florida that is making its way up the East Coast. The same owners that opened the Ashburn location, have opened this location and the service is always excellent. My go-to meal is a bacon cheesy with french fries dipped in chipotle mayo or thai ketchup, depending on what tickles my tastebuds. Their shoe string french fries are a must and can be ordered regular or as sweet potato fries. Don't forget to try the toasted marshmallow dip on the sweet potato fries or the cheese dip for your normal fries! My boyfriend likes to order the OMB burger which is two patties, bacon and cheese (nearly a lb of meat). Definitely not for the faint of heart, this thing is massive. I also like to order the turkey burger and if you're looking for a healthier option, any burger can be ordered as a salad and they also have regular salads which are super fresh. Cap off your meal with a key lime or cookies and cream milkshake and be ready to roll yourself all the way home! read more

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It's should be called Hot Dog 21 . Hot dogs are amazing . Tried the cheesy burger . Kind of bland . Fries are salty and nice . read more

Solid burger spot. I had a craving for a regular, great quality burger and decided to come here. I ordered the #3 bacon cheesy and a side of fries. The burger look like a display picture--it was perfect! The meat was perfectly medium. When I get takeout, I do not get lettuce, tomato, or onions, so I can't speak for that. I find produce to get soggy on any burger by the time I get home. They serve A LOT of fries...even though I got the side, it was definitely a shareable size. They have many different options for burgers, so they probably have anything that you want. Also everything is highly customizable. I will frequent again! read more

They have the best burgers ever . We tried almost all burgers in Virginia the all taste the same but this store is something else. They also have vegan burger which you can't say this is not meat. They deserve 10 star. read more

Burger 21 - Sterling - Burgers Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

I really wanted to like this place more but it was just alright. Not terrible but certainly not blown away by this place. They have a nice options of burgers which are cooked to order. It should be noted the prices include the price of the burger only fries or onion straws were extra. They do have vegetarian burger options as well and note that some of the menu items that are gluten free. They also serve hot dogs and chili here. Just word to the wise, the side of chili is small it was basically the size of large sample size that you'd get when you'd go to Costco. They also have a wide selection of milkshakes which again were just ok, I wasn't blown over by them either. Its a good local option if you want a good burger cooked to order but I've had better. So I'd come back if I'm really craving a burger. read more

Took my mom in for lunch. Everyone was very friendly and the restaurant appeared clean. My mom ordered the Gruyere Burger and I ordered the Black and Blue Chopped Salad. She was expecting to get a Gruyere tasting burger, I was expecting to get a black and blue tasting burger salad. Her burger had such little actual Gruyere on it she could not taste it. My burger had no black and blue on it. But the salad had blue cheese crumbles which I kind of think of in a chopped salad anyway. So the names of our burgers really did not match much about the burger. The burgers themselves were very bland. So many places to get a burger, just expected more out of a burger speciality restaurant. read more

Love this place. My favorite is buffalo chicken burger with sweet potato fries. Oh and don't forget Oreo cookie and cream milk shake!!! read more

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Been here a couple times now, and I have to say, there are just better burger places out there now. The good- the service is very friendly and helpful. They do have a great selection of sauces and a pretty extensive menu. But when it comes down to the food, the burgers are just disappointing. Very little flavor, and the size is more like a fast food burger- thin and dry. Even the bacon was lackluster on mine, and the cheese should have been melted more. There is a lot of room for improvement here. read more

Awesome service, very clean, clean food, in general the place was spotless. Not to mention the burgers were ON POINT!