Cool burger shop near the university. Prices were decent compared to nearby venues. The artwork on the wall was fun and imaginative. Burgers, fries and onions rings were solid. Menu was pretty straightforward and service was quick and friendly. read more

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Solid food, nice customer services, generally quiet environment. Generally like better fast food not my vibe is definitely a solid spot. read more

Juicy and delicious hamburger！i like the clean area，it is very near the university. The waiter is nice. I will come here again. read more

Diesel & Duke - The Standard Burger - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Finally tried this spot yesterday after having it on my list for a while. First off the service was fast, super fast, we got there a few minutes after opening, there were people behind us and people ahead of us and I was surprised how quickly we got our food. Prices were average, bathroom clean. It's a small Spot right in the heart of downtown Princeton. The poutine was delicious. The burgers were good, the sauce on them was ok. Definitely the entire menu reminds me of shake shack but I prefer their cheese sauce on their burgers but I have to try the jalapeño one next time. I like that they have a dog item, I don't live in Princeton but I'm sure that's popular with the locals. read more

Diesel & Duke - Poutine - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Had an amazing time at Diesel & Duke in Princeton! Their smash burgers are fresh, never frozen, and made to order--just how I like it! Those crispy edges on the burger were EVERYTHING. I couldn't resist ordering both the poutine and Cajun fries (because why choose?!). To top it all off, I treated myself to a fried Oreo. If you get the chance, check out one of their three locations in Montclair, Jersey City, or Princeton--you won't be disappointed! read more

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Simple burger joint in Princeton. The burger quality itself was good! My standard burger came out to about $10 because I added cheese and onions (1$ each). The indoor dining area is cute. Nothing was visibly dirty, but the restaurant unfortunately smelled of dirty mop water when I went. Luckily the surrounding campus has plenty of outdoor seating available to enjoy a meal. I was let down to know they didn't have their Kale salad in stock when i went. Despite that, I can't neglect that I had an overall yummy burger from here! read more

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Decent smash type burger, with those crispy edges we associate with that type. Superb fries, clean space-but my God, the salt! Dial it back and I'll be a regular. read more

Diesel & Duke's not only stands as NJ's answer to the Shake Shack/In N Out but also your cardiologist's worst nightmare. Why? 1. Holypeno burger ($8) - juicy, flavorful, oozing with cheese with quite the kick from the jalapeno. Thick pieces of bacon to your hearts content. Chipotle aioli/mayo really adds another touch to it! 2. Cajun fries ($4.25) - Airy, fluffy but crispy. Spicy and salty. Mhmmmm Just make sure you don't mention you've been eating at Diesel and Duke's when you're getting your annual check-up. Shhhhhh read more

Diesel & Duke - Holypeno and Cajun fries - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Came here on a weekend night and decided to eat here... the seating area was swarmed by old French fries and garbage, which was pretty unpleasant. The burger was alright - nothing amazing for a smash burger, but I asked for extra jalapeños and got 1.5 slices. Oh, I went up to ask for more jalapeños and was denied anything more than what I receive - 0/5 on customer service (god that photo I took just looks sadder when I see it). On top of all that I was given a cup for water the size of a Heinz ketchup packet (see the picture for scale!!). Overall experience left a pretty bad impression for a Saturday night. read more

Diesel & Duke - Cheeseburger with the extra jalapeños I got... - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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We were excited to do some outdoor dining on a beautiful sunny day. The space is built for a quick bite, bad the menu is not very extensive. What really made the experience stand out was the incredible customer service from the gentleman on the register. He explained how the burgers were made, about the company and even some Princeton history. The burgers were solid, but if you are hungry I recommend getting a double patty. The single was satisfying, but with all the toppings, I wanted more beef. Now, the real apple of my eye were the cheese fries! They were crispy and had about a pound of cheese on them. I literally dipped my burger into it so soak it all up. Highly recommend grabbing a burger and a chat at diesel and duke (they also have beyond burger options). read more

Diesel & Duke - Smokehouse single burger - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Most delectable burger I have ever had. I got the duke smash with caramelized onions. It brought joy to each and every single one of my tastebuds with each bite. It was better than sex. And don't even get me started on the poutine fries. It was an enlightening experience and I will be back every single day for the rest of my life. The cashier was the sweetest ever and gave me suggestions for my next visit, which is perfect because I WILL BE BACK. This is my new favorite spot, and it's not even comparable to five guys. If you need a phenomenal life changing burger eating experience, come here. /10, I will be back. read more

Our national obsession with finding the ultimate hamburger continues unabated at Princeton's Diesel and Duke. Considering burger joints number in the tens of thousands anyone who claims omniscience on the issue is probably a shill and/or liar but surrounding my dot on the central Jersey map their Holypeno burger and Cajun fries are pretty damn good and is certainly worthy of a second visit (like tomorrow.) For ten bucks plus tax, it blows the fast food imposters away and gives me pause to question my grease-bomb burger fetish at several diners in the area. The humble burger has been around well before the last pandemic in 1919 (1900 actually, courtesy of New Haven's Louis Lassen) it's certainly nice to see some shops still pushing the envelope. An easy five stars. read more

One of my favorite places to eat around here - a quick, no frills burger joint that wins the hearts of this college town. Eating the SPB (siracha, peanut butter, bacon) burger always makes me wish I had ordered another one. Pair that up with some ranger or cajun fries and you have a full meal that makes you wonder why you don't come here more often. The portions they give you make the prices worth it. Remember to sign up for their rewards program and also check in for yelp- they always have some sort of discount or deal going on that gets you some more tasty food. read more

Diesel & Duke - Enormous Patties - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Similar in style to Shake Shack. I went with the Holypeno on my first visit and an order of Poutine fries. The burger was pretty solid. Not as big as you'll find at a restaurant, but well balanced and good flavor. The poutine fries were also good. If you're in the area and looking for a casual burger place you could do worse than stopping in. read more

Visited this location today . Located on Nassau street. Parking is street and can be difficult . This location is perfect for the Princeton University students and people on campus. Had the smoke show . A little pricey but you are full . You don't need fries. Or died Oreos but they are good as well ( I've had them at other locations ) read more

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if I could give this place 10 stars I would. I had a transformative experience. If diesel and duke had one biggest fan it would be me. My smash burger changed my life it was completely delectable I enjoyed every last bite and the flavors were melting on my tounge. don't get me started with the poutine fries they got me going. I gallivanted out with a hop skip and a jump being a new happy person. YOU NEED TO TRY. I will be back every day, such friendly staff as well 10000/10 take all my money read more

Excellent food! Fantastic prices. Highly recommend the single burger with a fried egg. So good! Love the small shop and the ambiance. read more

Diesel & Duke - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

The Princeton Diesel & Duke is an offshoot of the OG location in Jersey City. It's Jersey's take on Shake Shake so you'll be remiss for not giving this a try when visiting. My go-to burger is the Holypeno. In the homestate of disco fries, the poutine here is pretty damn good. The cheese curds even squeaks. Staff and manager are super chill and friendly. read more

Diesel & Duke - Poutine, disco fries - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Portion is small, taste is ok. The guy at the counters atttitude is kind of short and hasty. read more

Diesel & Duke - Smoky is very small and simple. The bun is very thin. - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Like many, we are trying to mix it up and support as many carryout places as we can. Poutine was yummy! Cold fries not a big deal, but...order was otherwise a complete disaster, like not sure we got the right order? We ordered for in-town delivery by GrubHub: * 2 cheeseburgers with pickles, onion, ketchup, and mustard. On one, + jalapeno. * 1 beyond burger with ketchup and pickles. * Poutine. * Regular fries. We got: * 1 cheeseburger with a slice of onion and nothing else. * 1 cheeseburger with jalapenos and ketchup and nothing else.. * 1 beyond burger with no pickles. * Poutine and fries. Total was $45.47. read more

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Wow!! The impossible double patty was amazing! I went back within the hour of eating it and got another! These burgers are phenomenal and the classic fries. read more

Diesel & Duke - a person holding a diesel and duke box - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Smashed burger, seasoned well and super hot. Fresh cut russet potatoes it seems were hot and nice salt on it. Low key kinda chill spot, quant small and bland in decor but food was good. Price was standard. Across the street from campus, can't complain. read more

I am in love! I'm not a big burger fan but this place may be one of the best burger joints ever!!! The price is great, clean, and the staff is super friendly and nice. Got the ranger fries, holypeno, beyond burger, and a standard cheeseburger. Holypeno: HOLY, it bursts with flavor. Not too spicy so if you're looking for spicy, lower you standards on what spicy is. Other than that, awesome; packed with cheese, onions, and bacon. Beyond burger: can't even tell it's not meat. better than impossible burger. Standard cheeseburger: simple, can't go wrong. Ranger fries: WHY WOULDNT YOU GET THIS??? Normally i hate BBQ sauce but their bbq sauce is way too good to say no to. Tangy but not too sweet. One thing to note is, the buns are great but because burger is so juicy, buns get soggy. read more

Diesel & Duke - Inside - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Came here recently and enjoyed myself! First, parking is available nearby on the street as well as in various parking garages. Inside, the restaurant has some interesting decor (basically, burgers inserted into famous paintings) and a handful of tables. Not a ton of seating, but my wife and I managed to find a spot so I can't complain. The food was pretty tasty! I got the burger with jalapenos and spicy mayo and enjoyed it. The staff was pretty solid and gave me a free side of spicy mayo for our fries (which were pretty darn delicious). So why not 5 stars? The burger was decent but it kind of spilled everywhere and was hard to eat, and I've had higher quality patties and buns elsewhere. The staff also gave us our order to-go when we ordered it for dine-in, but that's super minor. Overall, I can definitely imagine us coming back for another burger :) read more

What the heck happened here. We walked in for a quick meal. The impossible burger was made of beyond meat. Didn't make sense, but I'll live. The burgers were soggy hot messes in a cardboard box. It kind of reminded me of typical fast food burgers but for $10. We asked for extra crispy ranger fries. Instead we got soggy fries with lots of BBQ sauce and a slice of American cheese. Two stars for the nice guy at the front and him hooking me up with an extra fountain drink. read more

Diesel & Duke - Ranger fries and two impossible burgers - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Food: A new spot in Princeton this place caught my eye and I am glad I gave it a try. Clean and simple menu with a variety of messy burgers and fries. The burgers are smash burgers and are super juicy and messy. The holypeno and spbb were both extremely satisfying. The poutine was ok, but they give you a good amount. What really stands out is however are the burgers. Atmosphere: really liked the open and clean space. Nice staff and easy to order. Really enjoyable experience overall. Price: all the speciality burgers are about $8 which is a fair price. The burgers aren't too small but aren't big as well. The fries are a good bargain. Overall: if your craving a quick burger this place is definitely a place to go. Super messy and satisfying burgers and fries. Good quality ingredients and a perfectly cooked burger! Definitely will be coming back. read more

Diesel & Duke - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Meh. Not impressed at all, particularly for such a food-oriented town as Princeton. Dull, boring (lack of) decor and ambience to match the burger. Barely-there pickles with heel and stem still attached. A total of two cheese choices - for a place that specializes in burgers! Mushy fries that may have been sitting around for a while before I ordered them. If you don't order a double patty, you're going to be hungry when you're done, as the single is a paltry 3 ounces. To be fair, the burger tasted ok - not bad, but certainly not exemplary either. I guess this place will do for the college crowd that needs sustenance during exam week, but I won't be back. read more

In a pinch we decided to go to D&D after shopping around Princeton and navigating through the yuppie crowd. Don't really understand the hype. Prices were very fair. $25 for two double cheese burgers, two fries and a bottle of locally sourced water. Very greasy. Very greasy. Thin patties and oversized sub par pickles. They didn't have mustard either which was disturbing. The fries were like Burger Kings except they had coarse sea salt to fancy them up. Not terrible but would not recommend this joint. read more

Perfect low key spot right across the street from Princeton. Delicious burger and fries, fast service and clean.

I have been to the Jersey City location as well as Princeton and really nothing to say besides they have hit-the-spot burgers in both locations! read more

Nice quirky little burger place in Princeton. Good burger and fries; very good air-conditioning, which is a plus today. However, as an Angeleno visiting Princeton, this nothing like In 'n Out burger. read more

Great Burger, and they have poutine!!!!! Free fried Oreos with Yelp check in - if I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely stop back in! read more

Diesel & Duke - Breakfast Burger and Poutine! - Burgers Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Dropped by on a weekday afternoon with a friend. The restaurant occupied what used to be 30 Burgers, albeit with much nicer decor. The man at the register was very friendly, and our order came out in less than 10 minutes--much better service than their predecessors. The menu is pretty small. My burger--peanut butter, sriracha, and bacon (plus a fried egg for $1)--was marvelous. Who knew sriracha and peanut butter went together that well? I'll definitely drop by again to try their fries and fried Oreos. You should, too! read more

It's like we went somewhere different from everyone else. The cashier could not be bothered to look up from his phone when we ordered. They don't serve tap water. A bunch of tables were dirty. The food didn't match what we ordered (though they did swap it out when we asked about it). And, as soon as we had the right food, smelly chemicals were flying all around as the tables finally got cleaned. The burgers and fries were fine, but I doubt we'll ever be back. read more

A wonderful surprise to stumble upon. Located in Princeton's campus, this is a fantastic burger joint! I've surprisingly haven't had a real burger ( subjected myself to chicken based burgers for the last four years) in a while and decided to try the SPBB ( peanut butter ) burger! It was amazing! The place is also vegetarian friendly and offers the " Impossible Burger," which everyone seems to love. For sides, we ordered the cheese fries ( highly recommend!!!!) and the Cajun fries ( not as spicy as they look!)- both were amazing and don't bother ordering two because one is enough to appease two people. For the next visit- definitely excited to try the fried Oreos (: read more

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Tried the jalapeño burger and fries. First visit here. Food poisoning an hour after having a burger. Disappointed.

Really solid burger, I love that you can add a fried egg! Also, their impossible burger is deceptively meaty and I would highly recommend

Terrible customer service and never open properly. Been twice in past few weeks and they apparently only take "online orders" but no signage posted outside the door... so I've walked into a dark building with no staff, until one appears from the back with a bunch of attitude. Not worth going back, so go to any other burger place until they improve their service standards. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this place! It's not hard to make an ok burger, but I really liked the smokehouse burger on a lettuce wrap. The barbecue sauce was a good mix of spicy and sweet. We got the Cajun fries which were way too spicey (like they put way too much seasoning on it), but the portion size was quite large which is nice. We also got the poutine which was tasty, though the cheese curds were more squishy than squeaky. Overall, a decent place to get a burger and some fries. I really liked that they served all of the food in compostable containers, but was a little let down by the fact they had plastic ketchup packets. I wish they just used squirt bottles to reduce their plastic waste. read more

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Ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger. It wasn't bad but can't say it was exceptional and for $9 that is to be expected. On the side, I was able to sample the Ranger Fries and Poutine with the help of a few friends. The Ranger Fries had BBQ sauce, cheese, and bacon bits, all of which go pretty well on top of fries, though I will say the BBQ sauce is a bit strong and heavy. I never had Poutine before but from here it's really good. Both fries are around $5. Customer service could use some work though (the cashier looked like he just woke up or something). All in all, I would say my experience here is good enough to recommend others to try it at least once. read more