The best vegan patty in town! Handmade in house. You can order it fried or grilled. I like to order it fried so it has a little bit of a crisp. My favorite drink is the blackberry iced tea which is also made in house. But you can also never go wrong with one of their delicious milkshakes. Don't forget to get some truffle Parmesan fries with every order... They are delicious. read more

Honest Abe's - Fungus Amongus with Vegan Patty - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Honest Abe's is a one stop shop for all your burger needs. Current construction makes it a little harder to get to, but it's definitely worth the walk! When you walk in, you are hit with the smell of fresh burgers and sides being prepared in front of you. It's a counter order style restaurant where you order first then sit and collect your food after. We tried a little of everything during this visit: Burgers, Sweet potato fries and Parmesan truffle fries. The burger was definitely the star of the show. The Reading Rainbow has a hearty portion of peanut butter on it, combined with their version of jelly, making this burger extremely filling. Now to the fries, and reason for 4 stars. Both of our fries arrived a little cooler than I would expect for freshly made items. The sweet potato fries were crispy, yet lacked flavor. The truffle fries were disappointing. They were very dry and had what seemed like seasoning and cheese dumped in the container. I'd expect some oil for the "truffle" label, but there appeared to be none. Overall, I'd be willing to give Honest Abe's another try for their sides and try another burger to see how it compares! read more

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Husband had their Thor's hammer which was delish. And side of the their awesome sauce. So good. I had the kids a cheeseburger. The fries were so amazing. We loved everything. Would definitely return. read more

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Menu sounds incredible, pics looks great!!! I got the 1809 with the pickled apples, smoked honey mayo and bacon. The one single bite that actually had the half slice of pickled apple and the partial piece of under cooked bacon was actually tasty. The rest of the burger was just covered in the smoked honey mayo and that's it. Compare my pic to the one on the website!!! No where close in size or in what you are supposed to get. Come on!!!! I came because everyone suggested it and left just disappointed!!! Maybe it is cool that doesn't care tonight or is it the way it is every night?? Service was nice at the register. But that the only that was good, sorry read more

Honest Abe's - The 1809 burger with 1/2 a slide of pickled apple and a partial slice of undercooked bacon!!! - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Came here for lunch on a Thursday and was able to order and get seated right away. There was no line, and plenty of tables to choose from. I got the greatest burger ever with freedom fries and a side of ranch. The order came out in a few minutes and it was good. The fries were perfectly cooked, the ranch was nice and herby and you can't go wrong with a bacon cheeseburger. Debated on whether or not to save half for dinner but I ended up eating the whole thing. Total was around $19. read more

Honest Abe's - The greatest burger ever with freedom fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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I did a take out order, however for a burger with parmesan tots and a Mexican coke for just under $20, that's a good price point. The burger wasn't a thin patty, had lots of flavor, and they overload the tots with the toppings (I have leftover of the parmesan). A solid choice for Lincoln area if you are in the mood for a burger. read more

Honest Abe's is great for a splurge meal. The food is delicious and you will get a lot of food included - but if you eat it all in one sitting you may start to feel it later (I recommend getting a to-go box). Their specialty burgers (particularly the Greatest Burger Ever and 1809 burger) are worth the upgrade, as are the truffle fries. I prefer this location to others because of ease of access and the great vibes upstairs. Service is reasonably fast, but I always order online if I'm taking it to go to make sure I get my food faster. read more

Honest Abe's - Greatest Burger Ever and Parmesan Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Randomly stopped in here because it was open and we were hungry. I ordered the 1809 because it sounded good. Smoky mayo, bacon, apples, what's not to like. I also ordered the cinnamon apple tea. It was a bit on the sweet side but tasty nonetheless. Now let's get to this burger... amazing!! It was a little more done than I would have liked but it didn't get into dry territory. The smoky mayo, with the bacon and apples are a winning combination! I enjoyed that burger so much! I'd eat that everyday if I could. And the fries are also great! Thin, crispy, salty goodness. Great fries, great burger. Can't wait to return!! read more

Honest Abe's - 1809 - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Brutal inflation. Smaller burger priced at $12. The worst of it was $3.35 for a fountain drink. I've never seen such a high price. And never forget that Joe Biden and the Dems gave us this inflation. read more

The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Abraham Lincoln made a change, and these people are making a change with their burgers. They're honoring his memory the right way -- with fantastic burgers and great hospitality. D'Mario deserves a raise! read more

It was me and girlfriends first time trying Honest Abe's and it was the best experience ever and the guy that helped us infront was so nice and really helpful on what to get. Got the Greatest burger ever and it was the most delicious burger I've ever had in a while. And the inside was so calm and aesthetic. Will come again to try more things!!! read more

Honest Abe's - Greatest Burger Ever Freedom Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

The jalapeño burger was incredible--smoky, charred flavor you can taste in every bite. The heat from the jalapeños was just right, adding a bold kick without overpowering the juicy, well-seasoned patty. The truffle fries were crispy, aromatic, and rich without being heavy. On top of the amazing food, the service was great--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere was cute and inviting with plenty of seating, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Comfort food elevated to the next level. Would absolutely order again! read more

Honest Abe's - Big Poppa Parmesan Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Love the vibe the building gives! It's a mixture of new age Americana with an old building to house it. I've never had a bad time or burger from this place at any location. The burgers are always delicious, fries are always hot, and the whole building just feels lively. Extra points for making fries so good that my autistic son ate not only his, but he was stealing mine too. Service is pretty quick and you're not really bothered throughout your meal. read more

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Super friendly staff! Pictured is the kids sized burger which was perfect for me. The awesome sauce has a garlic taste but nothing too overpowering. Everything about this burger was just perfect, great bun, perfect amount of ketchup, burger was cooked well done but not dry, and just enough caramelized onions. The fries were on the done side and slightly cold but they weren't too greasy and tasted great! Everything was reasonably priced. Super cool Abraham Lincoln decor everywhere read more

Honest Abe's - Greatest Burger Ever & Freedom Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I've been holding on this review for several months because I've been busy. But I have finally gotten a chance to come back and give this restaurant the review it deserves. I've eaten at one of the other locations before, but this was my first time at this location. My son and I stopped here on the way to an event in Lincoln. We came around lunch time, and the restaurant was fairly busy. Full, but not a long wait for a table. My son and I placed our order and sat down. He ordered the Lil' Kids Meal Hamburger with ketchup and mustard and fries ("Freedom Fries"). He also got a Birthday Cake Shake. For my meal, I went with the Hammer of Thor - a burger with chipotle cream cheese, brussel sprouts, bacon mayonnaise, and pepper jack cheese. For mine, I subbed in the parmesan truffle fries. The menu here is simple. Ten or so burgers that all sound awesome, get it as a single or a double, and sub a vegan or chicken breast patty at no charge. They have fries and tater tots (plain or parm garlic) plus loaded fries ("Blazing Saddles"). The parm fries dunked in Abe's Sauce is the way to go (for adults, sub ranch if you are a kid or kid-at-heart). The only downside to our visit was the wait time. As mentioned, it was lunch time, the place was full, all food places are short-staffed, and they are making things fresh (even your fries). We waited about 20-25 minutes and with all that figured, the wait seemed reasonable to me. If you want fresh food, it's worth the wait and you need to eat here! Liam at a fair amount of food for him, but he's a very light eater so I finished all three of his items. The burger was a bit dry and not my choice of toppings, but for a kid's meal burger, it was acceptable. I give it a 7/10. The fries (both types) are exceptional here. The regular ones are seasoned with salt and crispy, and the parmesan truffle fries are crispy and smothered with parmesan and seasoning. Very delicious - even though they dump it in the middle, there is more than enough for all your fries. And the portions of fries are very good here too. I give the fries a 10/10. As for the shake, they really are not my thing. And chewing through sprinkles seems kind of weird, but the flavor was good. Liam gave this an 8/10. Kids meal hamburger and fries Hammer of Thor, combo, sub parm truffle fries Birthday cake freedom shake TOTAL: $26.24 read more

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I will start by saying I am not usually a burger fan but was told this place has super good burgers. I got the fireside without the lime stuff on it and it was GOOD! Service was great the young gentlemen working the cashier was great to explain how the menu works and how the menu rotates and everything. We dined in upstairs and it was a cute place! The only suggestions I have would to be give more sauce in the sauce containers and a maybe a bit more fries! Was definitely a filling burger. Also there was unlimited refills which is always a plus. Definitely make a stop by here if you're in town and want a yummy burger and fries. read more

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I have always been a big fan of Honest Abe's since living in Lincoln while in college. Who could forget the chokehold that truffle fries had on us. Besides the truffle fries, Honest Abe's creates one of the best burgers ever in my opinion. I love that they have a rotating menu whilst also having a standard menu depending on your mood. Never disappoints and is one of my favorites. read more

Honest Abe's - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Very good burger & even better fries. The kid just landed at UNL & decided to try. Cool atmosphere. Service is fine...order at the counter so not much interaction. Everyone else got one of the specialty burgers & I did plain old cheeseburger. They all liked theirs but I feel the purity of the plain burger is the true test & Abe's emancipated a perfect score from me. I'd eat there four score in a row. read more

Picked up burgers and salad here for lunch on our last day in Lincoln, Nebraska. Best meal we could have picked for the road-trip out. My fiance and I both got the Esther's Tropical Misadventure - mine was grilled chicken patty and his was beef. Toppings: Canadian Bacon, Orange Marmalade, Spinach, Potato Sticks, Marley Sauce (mayonnaise/sour cream/jerk seasoning/lime/spices). To be honest, we both loved our burgers. Only difference between them was that the chicken breast was more dense and burger felt more substantial. His absolutely just melted away (in a good way). All the toppings went so well together with the burger. We were not expecting that - But I guess considering this is the 4th, Honest Abe's experience we've had, We should have known it would be good. We also got side salads with Abe's dressing. I usually go for the sweet apple vinaigrette but went for Abe's this time after realizing that it was a subtle curry flavored dressing. Such a good one! read more

Honest Abe's - Esther's Tropical Misadventure - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

The best hamburgers anywhere, hands down! The truffle fries with dipping sauce are the best I've had too.

I don't eat beef so take that into consideration. The best in Lincoln as far as burger and fries but also tbh it's not saying much.

Burgers were good, although I will say I was slightly disappointed in the amount of advertised toppings.....if you're gonna put grilled Brussel sprouts on a burger, put an amount that makes the patrons reallys say "WOW"! Establishment was clean, staff was friendly and attentive! read more

Always a solid choice in Lincoln!!! I love the rotating menu ... had to try the fungus abundance ... yummm mushrooms & spinach. Can argue with myself this is a healthier option!!! Our daughter loved the apple sweet tea!! The beer on tap was great as well. Ohhh and did I mention the seasoned tater tots!!!! Ok needless to say we LOVE it as well as everyone always in line read more

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The only decent food I had in Nebraska! I'm very very picky about burgers, i hardly ever eat them out. But i had a craving and the reviews were good. Also the fries sounded awesome. Unfortunately the fries were cold, which was a huge disappointment. A really good burger and good beer, despite the cashier and her helper not knowing anything about the beer. And only 1 beer on tap is kinda weird. I would return, but insist on hot fries! read more

Honest Abe's - Good burger, cold fries, good beer. - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Modest Downtown eatery in Lincoln serving a variety of standard and rotating specialty hamburgers. All ingredients were fresh and flavorful, the meat was cooked perfectly, the bun was substantial and lightly toasted, the sauce was tasty without being overpowering. Fries were crispy and seasoned. Where I live people go nuts over In-N-Out Burger -- Abe's is a next level dining experience. The order counter is downstairs and the waitstaff brings your order upstairs to the seating area where they have a soft drink fountain so you can refill your drink. The vibe is hip and cool, with Warhol inspired portraits of 16 on the walls. The music suits my alt-indie tastes. I just wish I had bought the hat. Unfortunately, they don't seem to be available for online purchase. Treat yourself; this is a great choice if you want a hamburger and maybe a hat. read more

Them fries!! Soooo good!! They had these hand cut fries that were fried to perfection and salted just right. Ohhh man! I want some more! And when I was sitting there eating they came by with an order that was a giant basket of them. Recommend 10/10! The burger was good too. I enjoyed it. I would have bumped it up a little if the BBQ sauce was perfect, but I didn't feel it was quite there. Great place to get a burger! Give it a try! read more

Honest Abe's - Greatest Burger EverGreat - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Do I feel pretty bad about an hour after eating here every time? Yes. If I am ever in Lincoln and looking for a good burger over lunch, do I recommend with go to Honest Abe's? Absolutely yes. Great burgers. Great flavor. I especially love the ever-changing menu and getting to try something new every time! It keeps the visits exciting and the specialties are great! read more

Walked to the downtown one after an amazing tour of Lincoln's capital. Food was really good. Hospitality was great. I got the Italian job and my husband got the Zamunda. The tomato on mine was so fresh and the burger was cooked perfectly. They switched the tv channel so we could watch the regional ACC playoff baseball game. loved the garlic mayonnaise for my fries. read more

My burger was amazing! It usually is when i go here. Fast, reasonably priced, excellent food.

This place was such a good find! We tried two different burgers, the fries, and the tots and were not disappointed one bit! Also, don't slip on the dips -- so much flavor and creative combinations. Lots of options, great, quick service and easy location downtown. Highly recommend Honest Abe's if looking for good fast-casual burgers in downtown Lincoln! read more

First time eating at honest Abe's and theirs a long brown hair in my burger. I wanted to give it a try. Won't be back

Cute local stop that embraces the town's vibe. Loved it. Fries were amazing and probably the best burger I've had. They were heavy on the grease but very tasty and fresh. Staff was kind and helpful even in the midst of lunch rush. :) read more

Honest Abe's - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Undercooked meat and extremely oily. Really hope i dont get food poisoning. Fries were stale as fuck too. Nauseous just thinking about it. read more

Honest Abe's - Burgers Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Probably one of the best burgers I've ever had. Fries were pretty good too. Interior of the place was nice. I liked the lower light level and overall darker design. But I also can see why people would describe this as "hipster." That would also describe the clientele. Cost... left something to be desired. Speed of service also left something to be desired. Particularly when the restaurant is located in a part of town where getting back to your car before the time on the parking meter runs out is a big deal! read more

We did take out tonight. The burgers and the salad were very good. But the fries, they were one big soggy mess. More importantly, the little kids were looking forward to their apple juice and fruit juice . But guess what was not in the bag? Apple juice and the fruit juice. read more

I stopped by here this past Friday afternoon for lunch. We were in Lincoln for the afternoon and so I decided to consult Yelp for a place to eat and Honest Abe's was the first place that came up. Normally I am not a huge burger and fries type of guy but the number of yelp reviews combined with the 4.5 stars that it had made me curious. Honest Abe's is the type of place where you place your order, they give you a number and you find your seat. This specific location was on two different levels with the downstairs portion being where you ordered, got your drink and where the kitchen was. Then the upstairs level was all the seating, both tables and booths with hardwood floors and art on the walls. For lunch on this day I decided to order the the fireside burger and added on a side of the Parmesan truffle fries. The menu described my burger as coming with jalapeño, bacon, sriracha ketchup, cumin lime mayo, pepperjack cheese and romaine. Within about 10 minutes or so our food was on the table and looked pretty good, especially the pile of Parmesan that was on my fries. The burger itself was probably cooked to a medium temperature and was quite juicy and good. Meanwhile the toppings gave it a little bit of heat and and some extra flavor. The real star of the plate though was the fries which were crispy on he outside and soft on the inside. Then the Parmesan was really flavorful, especially the truffle part of it which really added an earthy smell and flavor. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. My wife and I both enjoyed our food and thought that this was a good stop for us. read more

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Very, very, very good burger this afternoon. As tempted as I was to get the freedom fries, I was good on my keto program and stuck to the "Greatest Burger Ever." Once delivered to me at my seat way in the back, I took off the bun and dug in. Yes, with knife and fork. Bacon, grilled onions, romaine lettuce, American cheese, "awesome sauce" and ketchup was a little messy and a lot delicious. Abe's isn't fancy and there was a good bunch of families here with kids today. Not that there's anything wrong with either of those things, we're just setting expectations. And when you come to Abe's, you should be expecting a delicious burger! [Review 11392 overall, 1169 of 2019.] read more

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This might be the best burger I've ever had. Stopped in Lincoln on a road trip and this was our choice for quick, quality dinner and it did not disappoint. We got the Genghis Khan and the Greatest Burger Ever and both were memorably delicious. Parmesan truffle fries were also great. The branding is consistently Abe, down to the Gettysburg Address cups. A really enjoyable experience overall with friendly staff, quick service, good ambiance in downtown Lincoln, and overall great value. read more

Food and location downtown made it nice. Similar to a restaurant in our hometown of Quincy IL

Quick service, granted it is a slow night. Burger was cooked and put together well. Fries were tasty. Can of beer was only $2.00! The main reason for my 3 star rather than a 4 star is they did not have any kind of "fake" sugars for the unsweetened ice tea. And maybe the beef could be a teeny bit more seasoned. I would still recommend this place read more

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