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    Diesel and Duke

    4.3 (258 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Hand Cut Fries
    Noel E.

    I have to start by saying the fries here are excellent, crispy with great flavor. The burger was also really good and not overly greasy. My only critique is that the patties could've used a bit more seasoning

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    Alex C.

    Very good smash burger, not the version I would frequent. It's quite greasy and there's really no way around it. Fries are decent

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    Tina T.

    This is a straight up burger joint. Not fancy but good nonetheless. Menu is simple with your selection of various burgers, fries and milkshakes. Place is brightly lit and food service is prompt. Really hit the spot on a Wednesday night when I didn't feel like cooking. I got a single bacon cheeseburger, Cajun fries and their "not too sweet" lemonade. I will note the Cajun fries are MORE than generously seasoned. FYI cheeseburgers come with just the cheese, burger and bun. You have to request onions or pickles on it. This appears to be chain local to North Jersey; there are two other locations in Caldwell and Montclair. I prefer supporting a local outfit like this than one of the behemoths. Definitely would eat here again but probably eat in or in my car since it didn't quite keep warm on the drive home.

    Ashley T.

    The staff was extremely friendly and answered any questions I had about the menu. This has been one of the best burgers that I've had in a while. I love the aesthetic of the place. I just wish they didn't charge extra for sauces. Oh, and that milkshake delicious. I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in the Montclair area.

    Joely R.

    The burgers here have changed completely since they opened. Now it's just a glorified cook out burger (like the fast food chain). No seasoning and paper thin. I've been three times this year hoping I'll be surprised and I'm always disappointed. I don't know what happened to make the store change the quality but it's no longer worth $9 for a single smash burger.

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    jonathan b.

    I'm giving them 5 stars even tho I just got 2 orders of fried Oreos crazy (munchies attack) and they're known for their well put together burgers...my time and experience was 5 stars worthy. Staff was mad cool...suggested after just getting the OG fired Oreo as you know it to get the fruity pebbles fried Oreos...omg the glazed, the cereal, fried dough and Oreo went together like no other...they were so good. Plus not all that sweet considering what comes with it all. Would recommend to anyone with a craving for something like this! Satisfied my munchies 10x over! Will be back for some of them burgers I smelt and saw. Place had a dope little vibe to it. Perfect place for JC. Another gem worth yelping about. P.S. the restroom was clean.

    Qiongqiong M.

    Delicious burger at affordable price! Limited options but sometimes you just needed that! Came for a late lunch, didn't wait too long for my food! Not much service but everyone did what they were supposed to do! Milkshake was good and creamy! Didn't take a pic of my burger but do think the size it a bit small.

    Eric H.

    Great spot for a burger and fries...you can go the classic route or get something pretty cool on your burger. In addition to fries they also have loaded fries and poutine. I'm glad that I don't have to go north of the border to Canada to get some good poutine as this place is very local. Service is fast as they can be depending on how busy they are but it's a poppin' place so lots of people come in and out. Burgers taste great, fries taste great...you'll probably regret everything you eat afterwards cause it's so good and you're so full but it's definitely worth it.

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    Teresa M.

    Very good burger! It didn't feel too greasy and it was very tasty. Chocolate milkshake was okay, the chocolate wasn't too strong in the shake. The Cheese fries were great there was a lot of cheese at top and bottom portions of the fries. It was clean and they still request to have a mask on when ordering.

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    Joyce H.

    A great local option for burgers, fries, and shakes although lately the food has been saltier than usual. I've tried Holypeno and the Diesel burger and prefer the latter. The deep-fried onion ring they sandwich in between tastes like a deep-fried oreo (weird, I know, but I think it's because they use the same oil to deep-fry). My significant other always orders the Impossible Burger and says it's the best Impossible burger hes ever had. I've also tried the breakfast poutine and really like it, but it was very salty when I last ordered it. The Cajun Fries were okay, a little dry with a spicy kick to it.

    French Fries - Regular
    Melinda W.

    Great burgers and fries! Will be returning! (Holypeño Burger) Pretty tasty, and I would liken it to something I've had at Shake Shack (in a good way) The bun was nicely toasted, and not soggy! Great combo with sauce and the jalapenos! (Fries-Regular) I wish it was a bigger portion, but still somewhat decent for the price Fries were nicely seasoned, and crispy (not overly oily) (Tip) Check-in on Yelp for some free oreos! (Bathroom) was also decently clean!

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    It's a wonderful place, the food is amazing, I definitely recommend this place, I enjoyed every moment of it.

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