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! read more

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I have done a few reviews now and by no means am I a "critic". However, giving my public opinions seems to be very helpful and I also want owners to know how my experience was. Goldburgers is one of the few spots that I can say gave excellent customer service. I was too distracted by their large and appealing menu to get the gentleman's name (that I assume was the owner) but he welcomed us in and gave us recommendations. They have a pretty good space if you're looking to eat in. One thing I will say is that it was quite chilly in the establishment. The kind man served us food with ketchup and picked out napkins for us. Had a solid convo with him talking about a food challenge they had when they first opened up 10+ years ago! Burgers were amazing! Definitely a solid sized patty. Bun is sesame galore. I got the mushroom steakhaus - 9/10. What would've made the extra point? A bigger basket. Boy are those burgers big! It made it pretty hard to grab. The fries are with no competition the best burger fries I've ever had. Thank you Goldburgers! P.S. YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY BRING BACK A CHALLENGE!!! read more

I recently had a Mushroom Steakhaus burger at GoldBurger. It's one of my favorite burgers in the state. Two meaty burgers. Delicious mushrooms and fried onions. I always say you need a strategy to eat it. And I think the fries are the best 8mve had in CT. Natural cut and consistently crispy. 5 Stars read more

GoldBurgers - Mushroom Steakhouse - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I don't even go out for burgers often, but this is a spot that I have loved every single time I've gone! Whether I've ordered a burger or chicken sandwich or a Philly cheesesteak or corned beef special (around Saint Paddy's Day), they have all been moist, juicy and phenomenal! The place is small and whenever we are there during nice weather, we sit out on the patio, service is always good and the owner is friendly. I keep an eye on their Instagram to see what the specials are because sometimes there's just one that I see that I have to try. They've won awards and I love supporting this Newington staple! I am also a sweet potato fry lover, so it makes me happy that they have them! But if onion rings are regular fries are your jam, then they've got those for you, too! read more

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House made black bean/chickpea veggie burger was delicious! Love the amount of toppings/customizations they offer, and the price is reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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(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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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

GoldBurgers - Blue & Gold Burger, GoldBurger - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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. read more

GoldBurgers - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Wow , what amaizing food , and service ! We come from CA originally and moved to CT, and we were struggling to find a decent burger joint. Alas, we found GoldBurgers and our taste buds were not ready for it. Hands down... the Best frickin burger I've had... ever ! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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Stopped into Gold Burgers month ago place was small but ver nice. Lots of speciality Burgers and Dogs. We had their signature burger. Very good and Small fries were Hugh! Easily enough for 2-3 people. Staff friendly attentive. Be back! read more

Very bland burger. Ordered a single with standard toppings and grilled onions. When i opened it up my burger had a literal handful of raw chopped up onions, not even grilled. Just so bland and gross. The whole thing was soggy by the time I ate it. The meat was okay but didn't have the exceptional taste all the other reviews said it would, I only tried this place based off other peoples good reviews, the pictures aren't what brought me in to try. Only redeemable item was the fries and onion rings, the easiest items to make so not much of a compliment. Not sure if we got different employees compared to all the other amazing reviews but something was off about it all. Don't waste your money. Just go to Five Guys instead. read more

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! read more

GoldBurgers - Megalopolis special: sausage patty, added Mac patty, and more! - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

I would had never discovered GoldBurgers if it wasn't for Yelp. I was searching for food options in the Newington area and had booked marked GoldBurgers to give them a try one day. I was intrigued that a lot of their food was made from scratch--even their veggie burgers! Now, since I'm a vegetarian, I would need to bring a meat lover a long to taste test the burgers. I was with my mother on the Berlin Turnpike and she asked where we should go for lunch... And I said "I think I know a place you would like." I remembered GoldBurgers which wasn't too far of a drive. They are on Main Street (a new area of Newington for me), with some front street parking and a large parking lot in the back for all other businesses and restaurants. GoldBurgers had a lot of uniquely topped burgers as well as beef, chicken, or sausage burger patties. They also had hot dogs that were interestingly dressed, like a Chicago dog and a Coney dog to name a few. And if your main wasn't loaded enough, they had loaded fries! My mom couldn't resist the Southern Hospitality burger; beef burger topped with cheddar cheese, coleslaw, southern bbq sauce, and potato chips. She absolutely loved it and likely the best burger she has had. What made the burger for her was the dark, grilled tasted on the outside, plus the toppings were an awesome combo. Obviously, I was here for the Veggie Burger and ordered it as is with lettuce and tomato. They did a great job, simply put. The patty was a blend of chickpeas and black beans, seasoned nicely, stayed intact, and wasn't dry. I also was a fan of the sesame seed buns. I think next time I'll added a slice of cheese. We shared a large Tso-ly Loaded waffle fries. These were sweet and spicy, tossed in ginger soy sauce, pickled carrots, crunchy fried broccoli, drizzle of chipotle mayo, and sesame seeds. I will admit the prices are a little high for a single burger ( ~$10), but take in account that the food is fresh, house made, and ingredients are sourced locally as much as possible. Also, they are a fast/causal restaurant too and not taking shortcuts. The staff were extremely nice too. The lady that helped us was a hoot while explaining the menu items. She also brought us our meals to the table we were patiently waiting and even checked up on us. From the outside, GoldBurgers looked like a small burger point, but the place runs deep with a good amount of seating. I preferred the seats near the front windows looking out towards Main Street. The walls are brightly painted, orange/red and yellow. GoldBurgers was a fine discovery. If you love burgers you should give them a try. If you are looking for a Veggie Burger, DEFINITELY give them a try! It's great that both meat eaters and vegetarians can enjoy. read more

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I asked the person on the phone for a Mac patty burger in order and I just got a fried Mac and cheese block in my bag. Who orders that from a burger spot??? Extremely upset is an understatement I'm a usual here and will no longer be coming back. read more

GoldBurgers - BS - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Not great, never going back. The food was subpar , the mushroom steak burgers mushrooms were gamey , the fries were cold and limp. The coleslaw was horrible, unbelievably bad. read more

Don't waste your money. Ordered Swiss cheese, paid for it, wasn't on it. Ordered grilled onions and mushrooms. Minuscule amount of anemic onions and mushrooms. Over priced. Sorry I didn't take a picture before eating. Husband said he didn't know where the pictures on their website came from. Never going back there again. read more

Let me tell you! This ain't no ordinary burger. Each bite is carefully planned to make the most out of the flavors together. First time here and will return often 8 love the fact there is beef, chicken, sausage and veggie options. Service is fast even when busy! Highly recommend! read more

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

This is such a hidden gem for the area. The parking on the outside is a bit atrocious, but once you get around that, you're looking at possibly one of the best burgers you've ever had in your life. The burger I had included a soft and tasty seeded bun, a delicious beef patty, a fried mac and cheese patty, and a delicious take on their mac-sauce. The restaurant staff were very kind and welcoming and very patient as we read the menu, which didn't make ordering easy as they had sooooo many delicious sounding options (obviously a good problem to have). The restaurant was quite small, but quant and had both indoor and outdoor seating. I highly recommend anyone who's in the area, whether traveling or living there, to try out this delicious burger joint. read more

GoldBurgers - MacPatty Burger - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Fantastic! We were in the mood for a burger, and this place was just what we wanted. We started with the Mac Squares which were incredible and everything you would want them to be. Do yourself a favor and order these! Our burgers were cooked to perfection and the menu had many different options to choose from. Plus you could make your own. We went with the Mushroom and Swiss and BBQ Bacon. The fries and onion rings (we got half-and-half) were exactly what we wanted - best of both worlds! The staff and service were really great and informative. Plus we got our food quick. It was the perfect day to eat outside but there are lots of indoor seats, too. Do yourself a favor and try this place soon! read more

GoldBurgers - Burgers and basket half fries, half Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I have been here many times and while the food is always pretty good I have a complaint on price in comparison to amount of food you get. I ordered a single burger with fried egg and bacon. A $2.00 up charge for one piece of bacon is a little ridiculous. I understand food prices have increased but still. The size of the burger is extremely small and does not fill the bun. Ordered a small 1/2 sweet potato fry 1/2 onion rings $5.00 while the portion for fries was decent I received 3 small onion rings. Overall just a little disappointed about my $15 lunch. read more

Spot on burger and fries the way they're meant to be made! Lots of variety from simple single patty to specialty burgers. Can't wait to try the onion rings. read more

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

this is my second time here both times where great burgers i am doing low carb so i had a gold burger over lettuce . i recommend asking for extra onions pickles and goldburg sauce this theme i tried the coney dog minus the cheese over lettuce the dog was cooked perfectly and the chili was very good . also recommend extra onions ( and try with the goldburg sauce ) reasonably prices and great service few seats inside but i love the chairs outside read more

GoldBurgers - menu ask about specials - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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From my first visit 11 years ago until now, I have never been disappointed. Fresh burgers, fresh ingredients, tasty specials, reasonable prices. My only complaint? The local off-brand cola tastes like root beer. read more

Where do I begin Family? Goldburgers deserves every single star for they go out of their way from the moment you step foot in the door to make you feel at home. The menu board is POW, right smack in your face flooded with options and for a first timer there, it could possibly be overwhelming to decide on just a few items but they are right there to hold your hungry hand and walk you through their wonderland of foodie options. Now I went in a few directions.... Let us begin with the Mac Squares that are made to attack your tastebuds in a way to bring creamy delight with an orchestra of cheese and a sweet symphony of seasoning on the fried breaded goodness that the macaroni is encased in. A single bite and your eyes widen with glee. You are nothing short of happy as you continue to chew your way through this playground of flavors that are meant for the masses. My Fat Attack did not stop there folks.... I also had their 50/50 which consists of half sweet potato fries (as my choice) and half Super Sized Onion Rings that had all types of crispiness to their own bite. Now the fries were good....Nice light Sweet and Salty vibe, they. kept you going back for more but these onion rings were made for the Champion in you! Large and in charge, crispy with a nice snap on the onions. It the batter for me that wasn't greasy but inviting. The Tso-ly Loaded Waffle fries, hit a homer and sent the rest of my appetizers to home plate and we all started to cheer within my mouth. What better way to bring about a wild and savory bite than to have some Ginger Soy coming in tangy and Chipotle Mayo barking up the right tree in way of packing a nice creamy yet spicy punch in my mouth over the crisp on that fried broccoli - TALK TO ME BABY and love me the way you do!!! I just worked you all the way up to their POT ROAST SANDWICH!! Yikes!! The easiest way to break this one down is to say, scoop your pot roast from your bowl and then slap that tasty monstrosity between two fresh buns of soft haven fun and now take a BITE!! Tender Beef, Onions with the Gravy Dripping and as you chew, a single tear drops from your eye for you've just experienced something amazing. Your soul thanks you on this one. Goldburgers, I WILL BE BACK BABY!!! read more

So GoldBurgers might not look like much, but the burgers are seriously amazing! I recently went and got the Bacon Jam Burger, which consists of a single beef patty, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, fries (on the burger), and chipotle sauce. I skipped the chipotle because I'm not a fan of anything spicy, but the burger was DELICIOUS! I also ordered a side of fries, and they were AMAZING. I can't even really describe why, they just tasted so good! I can't wait to go back and try some of their other burgers. The staff were friendly and my food came out within just a few minutes. Not much to say about ambiance- it's your standard burger joint. It's pretty spacious inside with a good amount of tables to eat at. Overall 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Omg. This burger place has turned into one of my favorite hot dog spots. I love the chili dog with coleslaw. The staff is welcoming and my order is always ready when promised read more

GoldBurgers - Yummy, delicious, outstanding - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Recently went to this place after seeing it on an episode of Man vs. Food highlighting the place as a local gem. Gem it was indeed!! We both got burgers when we went here, one Hot Nerd and one Bacon Jam Burger, both cooked perfectly how we like them medium rare. We also got a side of waffle fries to share on the side, love that option. Service was helpful in narrowing down the menu offering good suggestion, this place frequently has specials of the week which are different variations of some of their specials. They have a few parking spots in front of the restaurant as it is located in the downtown section of Newington. They also had a few tables to eat inside along with a counter overlooking the street. We will definitely be back here when in the area, one of the best burger spots for sure in CT. read more

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It's been 8 years since my first review of GBs and I just wanted to reaffirm the love I have for them. Like a renewal of vows or something. I still don't have a go-to order because I can (almost) never resist their specials menu! Don't skip a special that sounds delicious. Here today, gone tomorrow, and trust me, you can't go wrong! read more

GoldBurgers - Burgers Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

awesome service - awesome fresh tasting food. we loved the dive-y feel to that place...no bells and whistles - just great food - great service. loved the diversity of the customers, and the way the staff carried themselves. we will absolutely return. read more