I had never been to an Elevation Burger before, and last week decided to check it out. The staff was incredibly polite and kind. The prices are a little high, but the food was really really good! It was cooked well, the eating area was very clean, as were the restrooms. Felt like a different eating experience than I had expected. You all did a great job, had a great staff, and I came back 2 nights later and got another burger. :) Keep up the good work and service. read more

Great quick place to grab a burger and a shake. Double burger with lettuce tomato cheese and guac/mayo, grilled onions w/ Fries and a shake. ( lactose Did not bother me which makes me very happy) read more

Burgers are pretty good. Not very filling though (-1 star). My second star reduction has to do with the fact that both times I've ordered delivery they have forgotten to include a fork for my salad. I even wrote in the comments to not forget a fork but they still did. I order delivery when I'm not home so I don't have access to any utensils for at least a few hours. Very annoying read more

Originally posted 12/17/2011 Order online with credit card (only option available) 12/16/2011. 1The Elevation Burger Original Toppings; Ketchup; Pickles; Mustard Fresh fries 2Cheeseburger Original Toppings; Caramelized Onions; Hot Pepper Relish Vanilla Malt with Oreo cookies The order as ready upon pickup. read more

Would give 3.5 if I could, which might go to a 4 if we had dined in. I got the cheeseburger, my companion got the elevation. The burger patty and toppings were good, though if they had asked I would have preferred slightly less well done. Cheese was very nice. The bun was the worst point. Very gummy white bun-would really like to see a nicer option and a whole grain option would be nice. We got our burgers and an order of fries to go. We only had to go about 8 min to get home but even that short trip really affected the food. They put a lot of sauce on the burger and so it was pretty damp and drippy by the time we ate and the fries were just a heavy greasy mess. Some better packaging for take out orders would be really nice. Price was not bad and the patty was tasty, so I'll probably try again, but overall I wasn't wowed. read more

Great burgers. Nicely grilled. Juicy. Cheese that actually tastes good! Love the fries too, but don't order often, would like a smaller size. I'll order is I have someone to share with! The malts and shakes are nice, but I usually skip and get the froyo next door. read more

I really wanted to enjoy my experience at elevation burger. It wasn't terrible, but I've had veggie burgers that are a lot better. There are some great topping choices that you don't get at some other burger places. The atmosphere is nice for a quick dinner, especially during warm weather when you can sit outside. It isn't one of my favorite places in Hyattsville, but I'd consider trying it again to see if other menu items are more appetizing. read more

I'll put it like this. I went to Elevation Burger on Sunday for the first time, then I went back on Wednesday, and then again on Saturday. I ordered the Elevation Burger with fries. The fries were hot and delicious. The Burger was as well. The Burger comes wrapped in paper so it is easier to hold without the topping and sauce falling out and getting on your hands. The next time I went the burger was lacking some elevation sauce, so I have made it a point to ask for extra because it is delicious! The service has been very nice and quick. Also, the sustainable and organic nature of the place only increases my opinion of it. Its nice to see a restaurant have a focus on things like that. I really only have two complaints about the place, 1 is that it is usually very cold in there regardless of the temperature outside, fortunately there are tables with umbrellas to sit at right outside. The other is that it is a little bit more expensive than the average burger place, but the quality of the ingredients is definitely worth it. Price wise it is about on par with FIve Guys. I definitely recommend it! read more

Not good. I went in tonight and placed a decent sized order. The food came out wrong, 2 of the 3 burgers needed to be sent back because they were made wrong. The burger itself was overcooked and dry. The fries were cold, grease laden, awful. The restaurant was not very busy when we got in and it still took about 20 minutes to receive our burgers. I would not recommend elevation burger to anyone. Walk across the street and get a grass fed burger from bus boys and poets to go. read more

The people are friendly (like children fil a) but the prices are crazy. I know they about the e vironment but it hurts the pockets. Had the chicken sandwich read more

I love Elevation Burger. The bacon is very thick and natural, the burgers are juicy, and the staff are pretty cool.

What a wonderful place. Customer service is wonderful once you step foot in there. I love the wrap in lettuce double cheese burger. The fries are awesome and there fresh ice cream shakes. read more

For me, this Burger place is fantastic. The meat is juicy, the cheese is actually Cheddar, and the bun is small enough to hold it all together, but doesn't overwhelm. The staff are way too nice. I feel the burgers and fries are seasoned just about right, in that I didn't need, nor did I want to add anything else. No need to go fancy here with your order, just the basics please. Onion, mustard, mayo and lettuce. Done. A great option is to forego the bun, and have it wrapped in lettuce instead. I haven't tried the shakes, but they are made to order, not from a machine with premix. So they are probably pretty good. Double patty is good if you are really hungry, otherwise, single is nough (with fries) Enjoy! read more

Standard burger and fries to go - greasy burger and soggy fries. with a large drink, almost 13.00 - McDonalds taste better. Counter guy was rude and doesn't speak english. I told him it was to go 3 times and then he had to ask me if it was to go. The self serve area has no ketchup packets or anything else, just straws and napkins, salt and pepper. There was no ketchup in the bag either. For 13.00 i shouldn't have to ask. Really lousy food and service. Edit: I downgraded it to one star because of YELP and it's "automated" system that has declared that none of my reviews are recommended...what a BS website. read more

Walked in and my order was taken immediately. Very few other customers. Took a really long time (12 minutes) for them to call my name, only to find they had given my order to someone else, and I had to wait another long time to finally get my sandwich. Will not go there again, no matter how good. read more

Not big on burgers, but today I had a craving for one. I thought that the fries were fantastic! They weren't too crunchy, and they gave me plenty to enjoy. I don't eat burgers often, so when I do, I'm hoping for an unforgettable experience lol. It was delicious here BUT, I thought having to pay for the add-ons was a little ridiculous - the only reason I've docked a star. To get more bang for your buck, I think Five Guys is the better deal but since these burgers are better for you - meh, why not. The vanilla milkshake was also great. Nice and thick but it softened up quickly enough for me to enjoy it without hurting my lips trying to suck it through the straw :) read more

This is a big delicious burger that won't leave you feeling gross. What makes this burger unique is that it claims to be organic and responsibly sourced. By the taste and the lack of bubble gut I have post consumption, I say this is very true. The burger is very customizable, you have plenty of options to make it flavorful. The patty is thick and a little in the dry side. The fries here are delicious, they are thin, skinned, slightly salty, and slightly oily. I believe the oil they use is a healthier type of oil. They also have a wide variety of drinks. You get options for standard fountain but also get a little fridge with gourmet sodas and other drinks. The coffee shake is good here too. The service is okay but definitely better than the type you get at other fast food spots. This place is definitely fast food you can trust. The food here, at least me, doesn't leaving me feeling crappy like other fast food places. Highly recommend. read more

I am a big fan of Elevation Burger. It is so nice to have some decent food in Hyattsville. I am all about the half the guilt, and the fries, although they may need just an extra hit of salt are very tasty. The milk shakes are awesome and I really like the atmosphere. As others have mentioned it is often busy but I never feel like I am waiting forever. I am happy to see that more healthy options are coming to this part of town, we need something besides McDonald's or the carryout. Welcome to Hyattsville Elevation Burger, glad to have you! read more

I second what Tonja says. totally disappointed in quality of food, size and portions. they obviously spent more to make the seating area nice, and not on the food. no taste. buns stale, special sauce, no flavor. greasy burger, save your money. makes five guys look gourmet. read more

Pretty good as far as burger chains go. Can get your burger just how you like it with a good selection of fresh fixins. Fries are ok - I am not a huge fan of the skinny fries but I like that they are cooked in olive oil. Shakes are great. read more

Elevation Burger is great. I was so happy to find a place close to home to get a good burger and it is great for those who want to eat gluten free since you can get it in a lettuce wrap. The fries are super too especially since they are cooked in olive oil. The restuarant is comfortable. There are places to eat outside and it is an easy place to bring children. I only have good things to say about this restaurant. read more

These people don't care. Men's bathroom door lock not functional and toilet seat almost completely broken. Floor throughout restaurant was very sticky to walk on. The place just didn't feel or smell clean. Burger was okay, but probably won't frequent this franchise and definitely wouldn't come back to this one. read more

I would have given a 4 but the bun became greasy and everything fell a part. Seem if they can use organic beef they could use organic whole grain bun. Mmm that would be so much better and make it worth 11$ for a burger fries and soda. That said the burgaer was tasty. read more

If you must eat a burger, fries and milkshake, there is nowhere better to do it in the County-- you can even do some of it guilt free if you eat the non-meat versions. Even the meat is less guilt producing, as it is free range. A delicious occasional off-diet spot! read more

I ordered a burger with mushrooms, onions and cheese. A coworker had gone to pick it up (we're two minutes away). When the burger arrived back at the office it was raw and cold. I called the business simply to state what had happened and spoke to the manager who informed me that "We don't cook raw food, you're wrong" He seemed to not care that I was not asking for my money back, or for any other form of compensation and seemed irritated that I questioned the practices of the business. We eat at this location several times a month, but if this is the type of service and food they continue to offer me and my coworkers will be changing our dining habits. read more

If I ever became a vegetarian, I would come here every single day for their veggie burger (#1- fire roasted). And yes, I definitely can eat this every day. It's yummy, and it doesn't taste like you're eating grass. It is fulfilling and satisfying, yet it doesn't make you feel all gross and unhealthy afterward. read more

i'm glad they finally put a kids meal on the menu. the food is alright but the price is a turn off if you like add ons. its much better than going to mcdonalds tho read more

Elevation burger is awesome. The hamburgers are yummy. The veggie burgers are tasty too. grass fed cows and fresh cheese. Way better than other nearby fast food stops. So happy to have EB as a choice in Hyattsville. read more

Got this order for delivery. Burger was delicious. However, we ordered a side of fries and they were packed in an open container. Pretty ridiculous. Our driver could have helped himself for all we know, and the fries were cold when we got them. They could of easily packed the fries in a to go container like they packed our burgers. Not very hygienic in my opinion if it's a delivery order. read more

I eat here multiple times a week. Organic, sustainable beef, lettuce wrapped...guilt free gorging.

For less than $2.00 more than a McDonald's meal deal you receive a whole class of food. Great food, well priced, cool place, great tasting meat and veggie burgers. read more

Very tasty burgers made with high-quality ingredients. FYI the regular burger has two patties. String fries are tasty. Excellent shakes/malts. Oh, they have cherry coke and root beer (both!) at the beverage machine--woohoo! read more

Disclaimer: OK, so I fancy myself a bit of a 'foodie'. With that said... I buy mostly grass-fed beef from WF or Farmer's Markets to make my burgers, which are a big hit with my family and friends, so I was excited for this place to open up so that I had an 'out' for those evenings when we wanted a burger, and won't eat junky fast food. I didn't really love the burger... or the fries.... or the shake really. The thing is I didn't like any of those things for all the same reason: they had no taste. Does grass-fed or organic mean no seasoning? I just like a little sea salt and ground black pepper on meat so I'm not picky or fancy. Even when I tried to drown the fries in ketchup, I could taste the 'no taste' of them. My palate was disappointed, BUT the place was clean, reasonably quick and local, so.... I'll probably go back. OR open a place to give it some competition right next to Island Style Ice Cream in Mount Rainier where you can get DELICIOUS organic shakes;-) read more

I have been thinking that I've been too much of a consumer and not enough of a producer when it comes to the World Wide Web. In my family, I am known as the "Research Queen"! I have benefitted greatly from other's knowledge and experience. Now, it is time for me to add my flavor to the mix! Which brings me to my review today. Today, I made my first visit to Elevation Burger in Hyattsville at approximately 1:15pm (8/11/2011). After doing lots of research, of course. I went with an open mind, but unfortunately I had the same 2.5 - 3 star experience as others. To start with, I was not feeling the customer service. If I am standing in line and I obviously look like I am ready to order/pay/ask a question, please acknowledge and greet me. It doesn't matter whether it is a department store, an office setting, or a restaurant, please discontinue your conversation with your co-worker - - - who happens to be busy with her own customer - - - and open your mouth to verbally ask me what I need/want/desire. I shouldn't have to stand there as your co-worker finishes with her customer, and ASK YOU if YOU are open!!! Annoying. And, I still don't get a true verbal response. It was more like a barely perceptible nodding of the head. Kind of like "What? you see I'm standing here. Don't expect or think I'm going to give you a proper customer greeting!" I stifled my annoyance, and proceeded with my order; but, for a first time customer, I was not pleased. If you know an employee doesn't connect well with the public, either because that is not a part of their skill set, or they just don't want too (Or both, which is what I suspect in this case), please don't have them on the front line being the first point of contact with the public. I get better customer service at Chik-fil-A On to the food: I ordered the cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, ketchup and mayo. My mistake, I should have left the ketchup off (Although I don't think it was an overwhelming amount). Why you ask? Well, my burger turned out to be a big little gloppy mess. Between the not-too-firm hamburger pattie, too juicy tomato, the ketchup, and the flimsy, unsubstantial bun, it wasn't pretty. Mind you, I ordered it to go and had a one minute walk to my car. I wanted to taste my food while it was hot and fresh, so I thought I would have just a nibble before I got back to the office. My nibble turned into consuming the whole burger and several handfuls of fries within 5 minutes. Hungry, greedy, or was the burger just too small?!? Too small, I say. First bite tasted and looked good. Just one hour later, everything else was just a blur and a mishmash of flavors. I can't recall the taste of the cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, or lettuce. Instead of savoring each individual component, I was left with the overriding feeling that I had just eaten a sloppy Wendy's cheeseburger. Though, I did make note of the leanness of the beef. Also, as other reviews have said, that bun was sad. I like good bread, and their choice of bun does not reflect the quality that the company wants to present. As for the fries, remember - - - I had a one minute walk to my car. I found them to be a big pile of limp, soggyish (Is that a word?), thinly cut, short - like those potato sticks that come in a can, uninspiring fries. While they did have a made of quality ingredient's taste, I was disappointed. I prefer my fries to be very crisp, and these were not. In fact, they reminded me of a shorter, thinner version of Five Guys' fries, which I am not the biggest fan of. I don't cook hamburgers or french fries at home, so on the rare occasions when I order them when dining out, I want to be totally satisfied. Today, Elevation Burger was unsatisfying. I am giving it 3 stars out of respect for the quality of their ingredients (except for the bun). P.S. I can see now why I am content to read and research - - - writing this review took a whole lot of time!!! But hey, I don't mind sowing a little when I know I reap so much in return from the internet community at large. read more

My wife & I went in last night. I haven't had a hamburger in over a year, because I'd react poorly to the sodium in the bun & some of the condiments. These guys were able to accomodate my request for as little salt as possible-in fact, they list wrapping the patty in a lettuce leaf as one of their options-& my blood pressure the next morning was within my normal bounds. While we didn't use their service for ordering ahead this time, we may give it a spin. read more

I still like five guys burgers better, but this is a nice alternative located not too far from my home. The fries are in olive oil rather than peanut oil, giving them a bit better flavor. Plus they serve vanilla shakes and they are yummmmmm :) read more

Not a fan of the veggie burger options (smoky or bland). I prefer to visit their neighbors for a healthy meal that tastes great.

Great place, friendly staff, fresh food, whats not to love? Recently found out the meat is halal. My family had their first "fast food" burger in years. I gave up McDonald's years ago but still occasionally really miss their fries. Elevation Burgers fries are BETTER. While I know I can't eat a burger and fries every day, even if it is "healthy", when I do "cheat" I know I am not doing nearly the same damage as I would elsewhere. I also love the option to skip the bread and have the burger wrapped in lettuce. Having grown up in Hyattsville in its "darker days", it is so nice to be able to walk down to the arts district on a nice summer night and enjoy some delicious food and talk to some great neighbors. I love Hyattsville. read more

This place is the bomb! I mean, it's the best burger I've had in many, many years. You can really taste the difference. It's indescribable, but you'll know it when you taste it. The fact that it comes from organic, grass fed, antibiotics-free beef is an added bonus. You can build your own burger by choosing a variety of toppings. Their fries are fried in olive oil! And you can add items to your milk shakes (bananas, strawberries, etc) at no extra charge. The best part, the food here is not anymore expensive than any other burger joint, but beats them all by far. If you don't believe me, just head on over and try it for yourself. You won't regret it. read more

the cashiers are friendly, they make your food to order so nothing is sitting there forever and the milkshakes are awesome.i just went today to get my free burger (make sure you get your card when you order), which means i frequent the place :-) read more