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    GoldBurgers

    4.4 (659 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Shanina S.

    My son and I went to the DMV and wanted something to eat in the area. I had Goldburgers in my bookmarks for a place to visit, so we decided to check them out. We entered the establishment and were immediately greeted by the owner, Matt. He was very friendly and told us about the menu. My son and I ordered the Double Goldburger, which consisted of Lettuce, Onions, Pickles, American Cheese, Potato Chips, and Goldburger's Sauce on a seeded bun. We also ordered a small fully loaded French Fries that consisted of Nacho Cheese, Bacon, Jalapeno, and Sour Cream. The burgers were delicious and juicy. As we bit into our burgers, the juices flowed out. The burger was seasoned well, and the Potato Chips gave the burger a nice texture. The sauce was very flavorful and took the burger to another level. The French Fries were okay. It was small, and my son and I shared the fries, so a small is good enough for two people. In my opinion, the French Fries had too much Nacho Cheese, making them a bit soggy, but the food was delicious. The customer service was excellent and the owner was very friendly. I would definitely come back.

    Jacob B.

    When you convince your parents to get you McDonald's, they'll most likely tell you that "we have Mickey D's at home!". If you want fresh and really good Mickey D's, then try Goldburgers. Trust me, it is a solid choice over super-sized fast food for their good quality hamburger. I went here myself for the first time last Friday and let me tell you here... It is almost like fast food but it indeed is quick-service and for only a "thrifty" price, you can build in / customize a hamburger the way you want. Want pickles? They're really good. Want chips in your hamburger? Yes, they do put potato chips on your hamburger patty. Seriously, they actually do that. May seem odd to some but that's the way I like it. I had a Bacon Cheeseburger with pickles and potato chips on that sandwich and it actually was really good. Although not enough seating inside, there were plenty of outdoor seating during that beautiful Friday evening. Jill (waitress) is a wonderful lady who took time to provide us food and customer service. What a pleasant experience. I'd rather patronize this restaurant over fast food any day. Now that's fresh and really good McDonald's hamburgers that you would expect at this restaurant.

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    Eric W.

    (Last visited March 9, 2025.) GoldBurgers is everything you want a straightforward burger place to be! Here's why GoldBurgers is one of my favorite burger places in existence! Atmosphere/Appearance: Located right on Main Street in "downtown" Newington is this gem worthy of the name! There's parking spots along the front of the place, some more further down in front of other places and of course the big parking lot behind the spot. Once inside it's pretty straightforward. There are some tables right up against the window then there's the counter where you order. After that it's all tables and stuff. It felt like a nice, family-friendly atmosphere. Service: There isn't table service so you just order at the counter and the food gets brought out to you, no big deal. Easy-peasy. It fits with the esthetic of the restaurant and works well. Food: I've had quite a few things from GoldBurgers and they're ALL delicious. Above the counter is the vast menu with all of the options from juicy burgers, chicken burgers, falafels, hot dogs, sweet potato fries and the like. However, at eye-level there's a chalk board where the specials are! That's what you want! Those specials constantly rotate and they're all based off of movies! My latest acquisition was an incredibly spicy chicken cheesesteak based off the movie Hoosiers! So freaking good, filling and just hit the spot! I've had double-burgers here that had potato chips on it, chicken burgers and this place just does not miss! Value: It feels like an old-school burger joint so you won't pay more than $13.00 for a burger, but they don't come with a side. They're all separate, but you can make a combo out of almost anything. Super affordable food. In conclusion, I feel guilty for not coming here more often! Lol. That's it. I wish I did, but I will make an effort to come on in regularly!

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    Chad V.

    A good juicy double-decker burger that is well seasoned and plenty of options for toppings one quibble is that the buns should be toasted a bit to make them even better. Waffle, fries and onion rings were perfectly fried A good quick option for under $20

    Bucket list place, April 27, 2025
    Rich B.

    GoldBurgers had been on my food bucket list for way too long. Yesterday, I finally scratched the itch, and it was soooo worth it. Small head-in parking in front, but also spots in the rear. Seemed like more tables outside (7 wrought iron) than inside (less than seven). Extensive selection of burgers, hot dogs, chicken, etc, with interesting daily specials. And they feature CT-made Hosmer soda, fountain style! I opted for the mushroom steakhouse burger for 2 reasons. Yelp friend Jason P raved about it in several of his reviews AND my doctor wants me to eat more veggies, and this choice features BOTH mushrooms and onion straws. As an added bonus, I also used ketchup liberally on my hand-cut fries (ketchup counts as a vegetable in some school systems). The MSB was Dagwood-size. It was delicious. The fries (another veggie) were fresh, perfectly cooked, with a slight crustiness on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth texture inside. In my Fries Hall of Fame. Also had a chili dog which was very good, although the MSB and fries stole the show. Overall, many of my Yelp friends rated them as 5 (Jason P, Elisa F, Tricia B, Des D, Dawn H, and Emily C) with two Yelp friends rating them as 4 (Tom D and Kara, who got a ROTD whoop whoop). I give them a solid 5. Service excellent, and wait time decent. One thing... their on-line prices do not reflect their actual prices. I would love to bring fellow foodie and best friend, Locomotive Breath next time as long as he promises not to use a knife and fork.

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    Olivia J.

    Had to come try GoldBurgers with my dad and thought my burger was really good. They gave a ton of fries too, which I enjoyed. My only complaint was how FREEZING it was while we ate in the restaurant. I was shivering the entire time!! Service was good otherwise. I'd come back.

    Rival's bbq burger, Mac Square, braised beef empanadas
    H S.

    I travel for food, and let me just say... Hands down the best burger I have ever had in the states!! I ordered the Rival's BBQ burger with a side of Mac Square and Braised Beef Empanadas, absolute 10 out of 10!

    Christi S.

    Went to Gold Burger since I heard about this place. Went it and it was a small place. The selection was decent. I ordered the mushroom burger and my husband ordered a normal burger with egg. The order came out pretty quick. We had also ordered some onion rings and waffle fries. The mushroom burger was very juicy and flavorful. The onion rings were on point. It was a good choice for us to come and try the place. Will come again.

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    Jayda P.

    These were some of the best burgers me and my boyfriend have had! The fries were also delicious . Friendly service and chill atmosphere:)

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    Kevin D.

    A burger dive staple. Good, fresh, reasonably priced, and big This use to be a go-to spot for me for a burger on the trek home. The place hasn't changed much, but the quality has stayed as well. This resent outing, got a steakhous, Hrt, and the tso-ly loaded fries. Food came out quick, and we dove in. Just as good as my memories, seasoned patties nice and thick, juicy and topped with tons of mushrooms, cheese, and frizzles. The fries hand cut and perfectly fried. The loaded fries had these fried broccoli pieces which were surprisingly tender and the tops were very crispy. The jar dog was a very high quality dog, split and grilled with a nice grilled bun and ample amounts of pickled toppings. The Mac and cheese square was not great, not enough cheese. But we were easily full after the rest of the food. This place is not much of a looker. But the food is really good, the price is reasonable for the quality, and the staff are nice. If you get a chance to come here, then please do. It's worth the trek

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    Gary G.

    Really good burger joint with burgers, sliders, dogs, fries, and rings, all solid to excellent. Burger: Went with the Honey BBQ, hold the honey and BBQ, because the rest of the toppings--bacon, American, and onions--were my go-to items. Double patties, cooked to medium rare by default, but not sacrificing any juiciness. Service had decent crusting. Good flavor to the meat, which was a noticeably higher grade than what you get at most places. Bacon wasn't thick, but it was tasty. The seeded roll (probably Big Marty) was fresh. Very solid execution. Fries: Wow. Wow wow wow. I thought I was being brilliant by ordering a kids veggie burger on the side, mostly because it would get me the fries in a smaller amount, but with a veggie burger to try too. These fries were absolutely perfect in every aspect, from the skin on to the crispness of the outside to the give on the inside. Perfect salting, perfect texture. I wish I had a whole order. Veggie Burger: My wife is vegetarian so I was doing some scouting, getting the kid size. Black bean and chickpea patty, a little mushy like most, but surprisingly tasty. Onion Rings: Good if you like the thick kind with a near corn dog batter. Definitely crispy. Frizzies: These are very thin, very crisp onion strings that come in some of the burgers, but if you know to ask for them, you can get them as a side. So we got those too, and they were very good. New England Dog: Solid rendition, split, mild, with mild chili on a potato bun. No complaints, but I think I'd get a second burger over getting a burger and a dog. Quick service. Small space. More parking in the back than out front. A place worth returning to for sure.

    Carlaine J.

    Great local joint!! Totally a dive - but amazing food. Staff was friendly and attentive. Not the most comfortable seating, but it was a gorgeous day outside and they had cute sidewalk tables and chairs. But there are minimal tables and chairs inside as well. Overall a great affordable delicious hotdog and burger joint. The hotdog (forgot to take a picture) was probably the best hotdog I have had in a while. Well done!!

    Megalopolis special: sausage patty, added Mac patty, and more!
    Steve A.

    I sat on my review for a bit and let the delicious juices stew inside me. GoldBurgers is a local store with a devout local following, and more importantly, mac patties! The rundown: A long, narrow, well kept place, not a lot of inside seating but the 3 of us grabbed a table and were served as the food was ready. Friendly service but basically walk up and order your dish. Feel free to add anything you want to your burger! Extremely customizable. I went with the Megalopolis special, featuring a house made sausage patty, and added the mac patty because mac patty. As I looked at my friends' dishes, the onion rings are small and densely breaded - not my style. The fries looked a little greasy but I tried one and it was cooked and salted to perfection. Not greasy, some skin on - 5 stars for that. My burger? The chorizo chili was a nice add. The jalapeno came through, the queso was fresh like it ought to be (not a lot of flavor, but that's queso). All in all, a strong 4 stars. I like that their beef burgers are ground fresh daily (at least in 2012, hopefully still). Next time I'm up this way I'll stop in and try building my own burger from scratch. See where that goes and if star number 5 arrives!

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    Our go-to neighborhood burger spot. The fries are great. The burgers are even better. Highly recommended.

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    GoldBurgers always seems to come up with fun combinations like the Bacon Jam Burger!! It is our go-to spot for burgers,

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    Best burgers and fries meal you can get! Their specials are inventive and tasty as well!

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    GoldBurgers uses Martin's Potato and their seeded buns which contain milk solids. The veggie burgers contain Panko which also contain milk solids. Hope this helps.

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    4.4
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    3.8 mi
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    What a fun night! Came here with a couple of girlfriends. Started at the little lounge area, but…read moresoon took the party to the bar when we ran into another yelpie! Don't let the outside of this place fool you because looks are definitely deceiving. We were cautious coming to this place due to the appearance of the outside, but once we were in it was so much fun. Agus, aka rawbartender, was Ah-mazing and truly made the night fun. He was truly such a vibe!! I ordered the SpongeBob, which was Goslings rum, pineapple spice, ginger, lime, angostura bitters. Especially with the show that was put on, my drink tasted even better. It was a Smokey, yet smooth and refreshing drink! We also got the Snow White, on the sweeter side made with Pear vodka, orgeat, pear juice, lemon juice, cinnamon. And of course, we can't forget our schooling in tequila and Mezcal from Agus. He was very informative of what he was serving and we tried a few different shots. He gave us the rundown of how you're actually supposed to taste tequila. And I have to say I've never had an experience like that before. I wish the party didn't stop and I will definitely be coming back specifically for Agus and of course the drinks!

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    3.7
    (557 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    This is my third time at flying monkey ( 2nd time at the new location on the Berlin Turnpike) and I…read moremust say the food is always on point ! Note they also offer happy hour (aka monkey hour ) Tuesday-Friday 3-5:30 I ordered the frazberry froze which was really good it literally tasted like a raspberry sorbet in drink form which I loved . Service was great our server was very attentive and checked up on us regularly and we got our food pretty quick . For my entree I ordered the chicken sandwich . Which was grilled chicken , bacon , Avacado and a creamy aioli served in a fresh bun and a side of fries ! Soooo good highly recommend. Overall 4/5 good food good service plenty of seating ( I only give it 4 stars because I loved the original location)

    I truly miss when The Flying Monkey was located at HFD Airport. The setting was unmatched being…read moreable to enjoy a meal while watching planes take off and land created a unique and memorable experience. The food, at that time, consistently matched the atmosphere and made it a place worth returning to. Since its relocation, however, the experience has not been the same. While it's nice that they still offer live music and occasional events, the overall quality particularly the food no longer meets the standard I once associated with it. Unfortunately, it's lost much of the charm and appeal that made it special, and I find myself no longer wanting to visit.

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    The Charles

    4.4
    (427 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    The Charles…read more Delicious food and a great atmosphere in beautiful Old Wethersfield We love the vibe here!

    Food: 3.8/5 Service: 3.4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.7/5 Value: 3.6/5 The Charles is a nice upscale restaurant on Main Street in Wethersfield which opened in 2020 and quickly made Connecticut magazine's list of best restaurants. It is inside an old house of some sort, so it has a charming ambiance. They have a small parking lot so the spaces are a bit tight. Then, although we were on time for our 8:15pm reservation, we found out that they didn't have a table for us on the main floor, which is bad because my parents have mobility issues and cannot climb stairs. They asked us if we would be ok waiting five or ten minutes. Sure, that was fine we said. The host was very reassuring and he let us know that the corner table near the fireplace was finishing up and he'd get it bussed promptly. So that was good. But after we sat down we experienced service issues. Many items were unavailable. No orrechiete. No crab cakes. No sirloin special. It was weird. We hadn't arrived that late, on a Saturday night, how could so many dishes be sold out/unavailable? We ended up going with the scotch egg $11 and butternut squash arancini balls $12 for appetizers, which were both great. The scotch egg was a decent size and came with a mini salad. The arancini balls were small, but the truffle gorgonzola fontina cheese filling was really nice. Entrees were not bad. My Berkshire pork chop cooked medium was tender enough and had decent flavor. My Dad's veal ribs over mac and cheese were really good. My Mom's wagyu burger was tasty and my sister's salad was satisfactory. However the cost of the additional protein to the salad seems high (Grilled Chicken +14 / Seared Salmon +16/ Grilled Shrimp +21 / Churrasco Steak +24). The drinks were well made, but took a while to get to us. The "Charles... In Charge!" with old forester bourbon, montenegro, spiced cherry bitters, luxardo $15 was a hit. My Dad enjoyed his $17 Manhattan made with Angel's Envy bourbon. My $11 FreeBird mocktail was refreshing. Yet, throughout the night we found it difficult to get our server's attention. All four dishes did not arrive simultaneously. We had to flag someone down for more silverware after the appetizers were cleared. Right at the end when we were ready to pay, she got tied up listening to a couple at a neighboring table tell her a story or something. This must have been quite a yarn because she was totally enrapt and oblivious to our needs. We started wondering whether our table was actually her responsibility or not. Finally she came by and we let her know we were done, no dessert or after dinner drinks, just the check and a few boxes for takeout please. This was a new restaurant that we hadn't tried before, and maybe I took a risk by booking it for my Dad's 89th birthday, which was supposed to be special. Our experience was okay, and maybe we'd go again in the future, but there were too many more ups and downs this evening than I would have liked for a special occasion. I am rounding up to four stars overall, even though on this particular evening I didn't think each individual component met that mark exactly.

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    TJ's on Cedar

    TJ's on Cedar

    3.8
    (169 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This place is a restaurant that stays in business due to habit not good food. It's kinda like the…read moretourist traps that stay in business because of the location. It is a sports bar with beer, that'll do it. The pizza though was soggy and light on the ingredients. I won't be returning. The service was great .. Tater tots were good.

    There are different kinds of good service. There's the kind that makes sure everything goes…read moresmoothly so that all of your expectations are met. But there's also the kind of good service, where a restaurant handles an issue very well so that everyone feels good about it. I've eaten in the TJ's space before, but this was my first time eating at TJ's. There's a nice bar on one side. Comfortable seating. Pool table. TV's. There's a restaurant dining room on the other side. I sat at the bar for a recent weekday lunch. I ordered Fish & Chips. After I did, I said "could I also get a side of beer cheese?"Because I like good beer cheese and I thought I would dip the fries in the beer cheese. My server said, "you want chips with the beer cheese?" I thought he meant that they would come with the beer cheese. So I said yes. After 5 minutes or so, a medium size bowl of beer cheese and a huge plate of chips arrived. I said "Wow. This is a huge order." I knew I wouldn't be able to finish all of this and eat the Fish and Chip. Both the beer cheese and house chips were above average. The beer cheese was a medium thick liquid, but it also had stretchy strands of cheese. A mild beer flavor. The chips were well seasoned and crisp. I ate more than I intended and then pushed the plate aside. My server after a few minutes said, "are you all set?" And I said "well I'm still waiting for the Fish and Chips." He looked confused. After a couple of minutes of level setting, he apologized and said that he didn't hear me say Fish and Chips, but he would ask the kitchen to make it as soon as possible. This was a good first step, but I responded that I was working at home and was running out of time and I asked that he just cancel the order. He asked if he could take the chips and beer cheese off my bill. Another good step. I said, "That's really not necessary. I enjoyed them and I'm happy to pay for them." He said, "Let me get my manager." A couple of minutes later, his manager came over and she insisted that they were going to comp my order. I let her know that I didn't think that was necessary, but she comped it nonetheless. So I left a $5 tip, and I departed with good feelings about TJ's. Mistakes happen. But how you handle them says a lot about your character. I'll try TJ's again soon. 4 Stars

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