Honestly it was my first time at Burger Lounge and it was pretty nice. You order at the front and they ask you if it's for here or to go. I had it "for here," and was given a number plaque card. My friends all had the different flavored lemonade so safe to say it was refreshing and worth the price. I chose the $11.80, Lounge Burger: a grass fed burger with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Burger Lounge 1000 Island sauce. I asked for no onions. I liked that their cheddar cheese wasn't salty unlike other places. The burger was pretty good and I like that they used fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The bun, wasn't my preferred -- felt like wheat or something. But it seems like that's what their brand is going for? They have lots of options for keto friendly, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, etc! They actually have servers that ask you how the food is, anything else they could get for us, etc. It was surprising, but very nice. I shared some fries with my friend and the fries were delicious! I like that they kept the skin on some of them which added a nice texture while the interior was fluffy. Next time, I would make a combo for sure. It was very clean and organized at this location. I would recommend this spot, just note the prices are slightly elevated compared to a casual burger space. read more

First time here, Located in Hillcrest, outdoor seatings. Grass fed burger was great! I ordered the Bacon Bleu Burger, fries and drink. The Burger was fresh and delicious! Service was fast and friendly, hardly no wait to for the food. The fries tasted normal. They have great dipping sauce flavors! Pretty good menu too. A little on the pricey side but worth it. I am definitely coming back. Street Meter Parking. read more

Burger Lounge - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

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This was one of the best turkey burgers that I have had in a long time. It was like a smashed turkey burger, which made it crispy on the edges and it was amazing. It was packed with flavor. The customer service was also amazing, I asked a lot of questions with this being my first time and recommendations were given. This location was clean and had a clean sitting area. I would definitely go back read more

Burger lounge used to be one of my favorite spots to order vegan food and this particular location in Hillcrest has an outside area which I love to sit at because it's gorgeous In San Diego to sit outside but here I am trying to order but their fries are cooked in beef tallow. what the heck is that about? so now a Vegan can't order any fries at burger Lounge???? why would anybody take a vegetable and taint it with animal byproduct? Not coming here again until the owner changes his mentality to be more inclusive for us plant based eaters. read more

One of the best places you can have the bezt in onion rings that have some of the best seasoning for you can have the honey mustard or the housemade barbecue sauce. The chicken sandwiches they are thick and juicy for the selections they have you can requedt whole wheat buns. Today was the best for the relaxing of the Burger Lounge you can take your friends and coworkers they do have high chairs for kids with rolm at the table . Coming to the restaurant the restaurant was clean and the tables presentable with the updatez of the specials. Burger Lounge is the best that you can have parties Burger Lounge the location that is close by the busses they do have parking close by on the backside. The customer service at the Burger Lounfe the manager greeting customers for managers to support workers at the front register and in the back area great work. Onion Rings wifh the best of the Western Bacon the butger with two pstiez one of the best with sauce that is homemade sauce at the store making the flavor and one burger to order again. Many western burgers that I have seen have been over sauced onion rings overcooked. The food and the service that has made the Burger Lounge one of the vest from the many lo ations with the combo burgers with some of the many sides nakes the best. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer somr of the best fokds there are a few there are the onez with best in ingredients to the healthy salads that are made fresh at the restaurant. Of the many places you xan find there is not to many that serve real sugar sodas. Happy Dinning this one ace that I will be going back to to have real ice cream shakes. read more

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Great burgers. the meat is really flavorful. the ingredients taste super fresh, and the fries are always perfectly crispy.

Ordered from Kensington location through Uber Eats. The burgers were delivered wrong. One had thousand island when I asked for only mustard. Couldn't eat the burger. The other was to have ketchup and no ketchup. When I called and spoke with Alina she was dismissive and not apologetic and unhelpful. She said I had to try and get a refund through Uber Eats. So BL makes it wrong, how is that Uber Eats issue. Unless they should open the packages and confirm the sauces (JK). read more

Love the burgers, my favorite ones are the turkey burger and the truffle mushroom burger. The guys are always nice and helpful. read more

Burger Lounge - Truffle Mushroom Burger - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Y'all just need to close BL permanently at this point seriously. The amount of negative reviews along with 1 - 2 stars should be telling enough. Last time I was at BL was in Kensington 6 years ago & I swore I would never return until my friend who's vegan suggested it. I should have said NO there food is terrible but I figured if it's still standing perhaps it got better. I got the quinoa burger & it was quite literally the worst vegetarian burger I've ever had in my life. The frozen vegan patties at traders are better than these. Let me break it down for. Bun was microwaved & tough. They chopped up the lettuce into these weird pieces almost like premade store bought coleslaw. Old soggy tomato & unmelted cheddar. When I bit into it the entire dried out burger crumbled and the lettuce spilled out. They put about a tablespoon of mustard on it so I was choking a bit. The fries were cold and salty. When I was placing my order I asked if the mayo had soybean and she started saying over and over "ITS VEGAN SO". She literally did not know that soybean OIL is used as a base for mayo & dressings. I asked if they had the ingredients available online or if she could check I'd appreciate it. I stood there waiting for awhile when I noticed her and the cook were next to the trash talking about anything other than the mayos ingredients. So I said You know what forget it mustards fine thanks. $17 + $2 tip $19 for Just the burger. I was so damn mad There is nothing worse than being ripped off. Shareholders, franchise owners etc y'all need to send in a team that is going to retrain or fire those working and taking your business down. Stop raising prices read more

I stopped in for the last day of their $5 promo. Parking suck$. I circled around and around until I found a spot 3 blocks away. I came in and was greeted right away. The place was empty at 11:30 except for one person waiting for their to go order. I tell the girl I want the $5 promos. She's not sure how to ring it up, so another gentleman helps her. I tell her I want 3 different promo offers, and she's not sure again how to ring them up together. The cook even checked on her to make sure she figured it out. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I walked back to my car and had to stop myself from eating the whole burger even though I was full at halfway because they are always so good! Almost forgot a pic. Half of the delicious hot mess. Fries are gone, vanilla shake was gone too, so yep, it was good. read more

Burger Lounge - Classic burger with caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Great customer service from Patrick! The food is always gonna be good because it's basically farm to table :P. Nice outdoor seating for those who enjoy it. read more

I've visited many Burger Lounges in SoCal but this one is far and away the best. I don't know what they're doing here that is so much better but everything about the meat was prepared perfectly. The whole burger was flawless. The service was great, and food arrives fast, and nothing lacked. I've visited other Burger Lounges where we had to send it back for a second try but in the dozen or so times I've been here, everything has been utter perfection. read more

What happened burger lounge? Three burgers and half order of fries and rings for $50? I'd be fine paying that if it was actually good. Burger Lounge used to be worth it to pay more for better quality burger. An order of frings included 4 onion rings. Nothing quality about this visit. Bummer read more

When I crave a good burger, I always choose one from grass-fed cows and Burger Lounge has been my favorite since 2012. My son is not a hamburger fan and yet this is the only one he liked when he was only 6 yrs young. The only thing I don't like is that they don't have a branch in the East County. read more

This place has hands down. Great solid Burger. No fluff, just good burgers. The customer service is great. Onion rings are phenomenal. Would definitely come back. read more

Honestly not great but not bad. I tried it once because I really wanted a burger but it's alright. It was kinda dry and just felt a bit overpriced for what you're getting. read more

My team and I recently got a delivery from Burger Lounge, and it was an absolute treat! I had the classic, and it did not disappoint. The beef was perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The crispy fries and onion rings on the side were the great too! read more

Burger Lounge - The "Classic" - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

First time trying this place. I order delivery and part of my order was a chocolate shake. On the fist sip of the shake I found out there was a bunch of glass at the bottom of the cup. When the shake was emptied out in a stainer we realized there was a lot of glass in the cup. I hope this didn't happened to any one else. read more

Burger Lounge - Glass that was in the chocolate shake I got delivered. - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I wish I could say I love Burger Lounge as much as I love that cheese-stuffed shack stack from Shake Shack, but I don't. I'd compare the quality of Burger Lounge to Shake Shack still. BL's fries are better though. Both places have delicious milkshakes and often have lemonades or other things to sip on. The reason I go for Burger Lounge more is their prices are cheaper and it's easier to access. I love that BL has a fish option and more chicken options, but I usually stick to the burger with grilled onions on it - so good! Is it the SOB? Idk it's always solid. I love that you can order online for a fast pick-up experience. Ingredients always taste fresh. I'm sure I'll be back for more soon! read more

Ordered takeout and received raw, mushy and soggy fries FYI. Not worth the price. Whoever is in charge of frying stuff there clearly isn't doing the job. P.S.: if you are looking for better fries, Luna Grill's literally across street has a crispier and properly cooked fries, a thousand times better and cheaper. You are welcome :) read more

Burger Lounge - Ordered takeout and received raw, mushy and soggy fries FYI. Whoever is in charge of frying stuff around there clearly not doing the job. - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered the side salad with grilled chicken. The chicken was tender, seasoned just right and delicious. The salad had greens, carrots, daikon, and the vinaigrette dressing was light and not overpowering. The delivery service was amazing, he was very professional. read more

Onion rings were dry and tasteless. The oil they used was rancid and old. Time for an oil change.

Burger Lounge is an American fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in hamburgers made from American grass-fed beef, salads, shakes, French fries and onion rings. Burger Lounge is headquartered in San Diego, J. Dean Loring, the son of a butcher, and Michael Gilligan founded the company in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego. This particular store in Hillcrest is small but offers patio dining as well as indoor dining. We had several items and we liked all of them. The Grilled Cod sandwich was great...the fish was moist on the inside and nicely grilled on the outside. The Crispy chicken sandwich was a bit too well done for my tasted, but still tasty. The SOB and Cheesburger were good and moist as well. The star of the meal was the onion ring. Just perfectly fried ! The french fries were just average..not too crispy.... read more

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Went in for a quick burger on Easter afternoon with a friend. I tried hard to remember his name because he made quite an impression on us - perhaps 30, auburn hair, possibly named Ricardo? Cashier. He was so genuinely kind, thoughtful, and attentive to evergone at the restaurant. Offering refills and taking away trash. Kind eyes and a warm smile. You're very lucky to have him. read more

Stopped by today on a whim, actually was headed for the chicken place next door but was closed. A burger sounded good so gave Burger Lounge a try, although I have eaten at the one in Little Italy before. I ordered the SOB burger - cheese, Carmelo Ed onions, pickle, and 1000 Island dressing. I didn't study the menu close enough or perhaps I made an assumption but was disappointed that the burger didn't have lettuce or tomato on it. For me, I love the freshness and crunch of lettuce and tomato. No worries, nobody's fault but my own, but did affect my experience. I also ordered the 1/2 fries and onion rings and found it a delicious side, fresh, hot, not greasy, and good flavor. In fact, I stacked a few onion rings in my burger to add to the experience. All in all, food was good, fresh, simple ingredients. The service was excellent, restaurant was clean, and had a decent vibe. Next time I'll make sure I get the prerequisite veggies on my burger. read more

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The young man that was working yesterday close to 5pm, is an amazing hard worker! Please promote him! I came in about to pass out from anemia, & needed a burger. I was kinda miserable, & he didn't take it personally. The burger helped immensely! In addition, he got my order 100% complete & correct. Grateful read more

Burger lounge is good though this isn't my favorite location. Parking is rough and there are only a few seats. It is super pricey for a take out burger place but it is good. read more

Best burgers fries and onion rings in town. During the weekdays their burgers are 5 bucks woohoo me and my baby love this place thank you Burger lounge. read more

Been going to Burger lounge for years.... mainly LA Jolla, Hillcrest and sometime Little Italy and Gas lamp. Tonight, June 25, 2025... I waited the longest ever for the burger and it was completely cold.. son I walked to the counter and asked the attendant... I said out your hands on it, it is cold.... She said it is warm..... Lol then why are the Onion rings so hot.... Little Italy Burger lounge sucks compared to Hillcrest.... lets talk... reach out to me read more

I don't live in California anymore but whenever someone tells me they are considering a trip out there I instantly recommend to drop in on Burger Lounge. They never disappoint. If I ever went back.... first place I would want to eat. read more

i've been here a couple of times now and honestly it has never been a good experience. Last time I was here, I had to wait over an hour for one burger... now that would be fine if they had told me that there was a long wait but that was not communicated in the slightest. This time around, there is no one here and I am still waiting a very long time for my food. I watched them bring my food to the wrong customer, he picked up the bread and said it wasn't his order and then they packaged up the same food and gave it to me. Forgot my shake as well. Two items for 25$ and this is the service they provide. I would not eat here as I am extremely dissatisfied and feel like I wasted my money. Save yourself the time and cash and go somewhere else. read more

I got the chicken tenders, which were definitely solid. Not my favorite 1000 Island but that's alright Really friendly service, that was the highlight. read more

I love me some Burger Lounge! Some locations are better than others but, none the less always good. read more

Burger Lounge - Turkey Lounge Burger Half and Half - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I love burger lounge and have come here for years, but this was my first time trying this location. It was MUCH better than La Jolla. The food was super fresh and tasted really amazing, and the service was great- the cashier was super friendly and took our plates when we were done. It wasn't super busy either. I would definitely come back here. read more

excellent customer service great meal great price will be back again employees were wonderful

I ordered takeout and got the cod sandwich and fries.The cod sandwich was a little disappointing. The patty was small and they barely put any sauce on the sandwich. The bread was stale. I feel like it would've been tastier with more tartar sauce, but it looks like they kinda just scraped it on. So there wasn't much flavor. Disappointed they don't have an option for extra sauce. The fries were 10 out of 10 even better than McDonald's. And their barbecue sauce is really flavorful. read more

Burger Lounge - Wild Alaskan Cod Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Awesome Customer Service very clean and spacious store very patient since I was looking at the menu for a while. Went with a friend and Jocelyn and the other lady there helped us out gave us a great experience will return for sure! read more

Beef, turkey, and chicken burgers are great choices and taste good. The fries and onion rings aren't to bad either.

I love the Burger Lounge! Their burgers are yummy. Their fries are fresh cut and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their onion rings aren't greasy and flavorful. Also, if you aren't in the mood for a burger their fish sandwich rocks! In my opinion,there's only two negatives to this location. First, there isn't much seating inside so if it's cold you probably won't find a seat. Second, a few years back I fell on the hard to see step outside and almost broke my leg. I'm also aware that I am not the only person who has fallen here so no action has been taken since this happened. I took the star away from the corporate entity and not the staff that run this clean and and tasty restaurant. So if they fix that step and avoid some nice little seventy year old from losing their mobility, I would be glad to give you guys five stars for renewing my faith in humanity. read more

Burger Lounge - S.O.B. (Son of a Butcher) & Half and Half - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

I had ordered a classic burger at location to add fresh avocado for $1.95, and all I got on the burger was a teaspoon full, I brought it to the attention of the staff who tried to make it right, but the cook insisted that if I want more avocado it has to be another $1.95, false advertising that you're getting fresh and you're getting a teaspoon full of an avocado mash. I will never set foot in burger lounge ever again. read more