First off, I don't normally give negative reviews. I've written this and deleted 3 times. IF I could give ZERO Stars to this place I would. Went there 2 Thursdays ago, after a LONG day at the Mayo Clinic. This place was just down the block from where we were staying and it was highly rated, so why not? Pulled up around 4 pm or so, the music outside was blaring so loud, I almost left. Had my wife not been so hungry (she had to fast that day for tests) I would have. Went inside and was greeted warmly by a host who explained the myriad of ways to order. So I stepped up to the ordering kiosk and, having reviewed menu items before hand, Ordered a single for my wife and a double burger for me. I asked the host what came with that, and was told everything was ala cart so kept it plain, but ordered some fries for both of us. Water for both. So, a double, single, fries, 2 water and the order came to over $30, which really surprised me. Expecting a great burger, I sat and the greeter brought FREE popcorn t our table, which was extremely salty and stale to boot. Burgers came on a nice-looking bun. I looked inside my bun and was greeted by the most pathetic looking 2 burgers I have ever seen. Overdone, dry and SMALL. It felt like they were reheated from lunch. 2 patty's didn't equal one patty at most other places. Had my wife not been so hungry, I would have gotten up and left. Even the two pickles (which are homemade, with a nice zing) didnt make the burgers any better. There were only about 6 people in the store so NO EXCUSES for not getting a better effort from the chef! So, conclusion, DON'T waste your money on this place. I would have been better off at Micky D's or Bugger King and saved money to boot. I WILL NOT be going back, which is too bad as I will be staying in the Rochester area for an extended period of time and about 10 minutes from this place. OH, Sorelina's, across the street is awesome, we at there the night before. read more

Pickles & popcorn are the highlights! Wouldn't have thought that would be the best part of the meal lol. The pickles have the zing to the zang The burgers were just good not great- unfortunately the reviews i read didn't seem to line up to our burgers. Flavors were good on the toppings of the burger but the burger itself wasn't juicy (and yes i know they are smash burgers but I've had juicy smash burgers before). read more

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The ambiance is very chill, almost divey. Free popcorn, and a place for kids to run around. Lots of TVs if you want to look around. I thought it was great. The people were very pleasant and the burger was also great! We split fries and the kids love this place! read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Great service and very good burger. Had been once before but just had a drink at the bar (also great service and respectable old fashioned). For food, you either order at a kiosk or via an app, which I don't love. Fountain drinks are self serve and they have free popcorn. Fries were really good too but a bit pricey. Overall very tasty and friendly service. Would def go again. read more

If you're trying to eat responsibly don't go here! Between the burgers, onion rings, chocolate shakes. You will be very pleased that you came there. I've tried most of their burgers, even chef's choice. Everything has been served quickly by friendly staff and was hot meaty juicy. I'm glad I moved away. It has a little bit of a old diner feel to it. Otherwise I would still be eating here I highly recommend. read more

I really appreciate the number of vegan options on the menu, and the fact that you can do a full burger joint experience (burger, fries, and shake) vegan! As a vegetarian with an egg allergy, vegan options are often the safest for me. I got the Mr. Lebowski and added vegan bacon (and subtracted tomatoes) and a side of "seasoned" fries, and split the substantially sized chocolate shake with my husband, which seems like the way to go (it was a lot more than I was expecting, and is very, very sweet on top of being luxuriously thick). The fries are normal shoestrings with some seasoning lightly sprinkled over them, which was slightly disappointing, but not bad. My husband wasn't that hungry and just got some sides to go with the shake, and I got to try the broccoli, which we both enjoyed (but he kept the sweet potato fries to himself, LOL, so I assume they're pretty good). The location itself has a definite bar feel, and there is an outdoor "beer garden" area as well. The TVs don't have closed captioning (which might have been nice, as one of them had the Paris Olympics playing), and the music is rather loud (may consider take out next time we're in town and coming here), but the waitstaff is pretty nice and I appreciate the kiosk ordering system. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Mr. Lebowski burger (vegan) with no tomatoes and added vegan bacon, plus a side of "seasoned" fries - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Very good burgers the restaurant was very clean the stuff was very friendly very recommended

Hot chips is a great place to visit and have a wonderful burger, best fries ever, and superb onion rings. This is our second visit here and it is hands down a fantastic burger joint with burgers that actually taste like burgers and not condiments. The fries and tater tots are the best we've had. Try this meeting place for a wonderful experience and easy going outdoor seating area or sit inside! read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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The burgers here are amazing. You can build your own, or pick from a delicious selection on the menu. They also have a good variety of sides to add to your order. We love coming here in the summer to enjoy our meal on their outdoor patio. This is definitely our go-to place for a good burger in southern Minnesota. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Enjoying a "Classic and bacon cheeseburger" on the outdoor patio - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

To start, I'm not a huge burger eater, so that may be why I didn't love this place. It was okay, the people who work there are friendly - however, nothing to write home about. It's very loud too, but can be an affordable place to dine. If you're a burger eater, you may love it. read more

Oh, they so get me! I have ordered their sweet pepper slaw 3 times now , and I'm going to replicate it when i return home., But I think I'll add Ramen noodles and make a variety of Ramen slaw. Their sweet potato tots are small, perfect and I've ordered those twice now As for the kevin bacon burger: its an all-senses engaged experience! The pickles!! The mushroom mayo!! The heArty( probably the wrong word... oh, Hot Chip, i wish you'd foot in my suitcase!! read more

Second time being here (live an hour away) and wanted to try another new burger, this thing was a monster. Wasn't sure how to eat it so just dug in. About half way through I switched to a fork and finished it off, onions rings were solid too. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - 3. Call Me the Dude - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

This is my fiancé's favorite date night place and I must say it's mine as well! Not only do they always have some classic hits from the 90's to the 2,000s on but you can watch a variety of sports, eat flavorful food, and have some of there classic cocktails ! They have boozy milkshakes and margarita mixed they make in house. The service is always so friendly and a 10/10 vibe read more

Omg, so delicious and service 10/10! Vegan and meat options so all can be happy. Drinks were great, popcorn and seasoned fries to die for. Gonna take a vegan milkshake home, so more opinion to come. read more

This place was so fun! One of the order from QR CODE via phone, enter table number and the food is delivered to your table. Ambiance was a bit loud even though it was not very busy. We sat at a table and the QR codes were not working. They do have a kiosk to order from which is what we did. The food was really good and they have boozy shakes! So of course I had to try one. So delicious. read more

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I have flagged visiting Hot Chip Burger Bar for a while. On my last trip, I was fortunate to stop by Rochester a few times. On a Saturday afternoon, I dropped by for lunch. Hot Chip Burger Bar is located across from Trader Joe's, in the same large plaza. I had no problem finding a parking spot and backed into one. I walked in and it was busy. I looked over to my right and there was a Pac-man arcade game. I knew that I would love this place. A man greeted me. He asked if I was okay sitting at the bar. There wasn't a free table, so I went for it. I like when the bar area has hooks for your purses under the table. I knotted my crossbody's strap and used the hook to safely stow my purse as I ate. You get popcorn in a small plastic bowl as a starter. It was my second clue that I'd love this place. I love popcorn. It was freshly popped and delicious. I sat close to the theatre-style popcorn maker. Deadly! I resisted going over there to get seconds. The eatery has vegan options, from meatless burgers, to shakes. I was impressed. I ordered a Diet Pepsi. I was thirsty and loved how cold this beverage was. My server was extremely attentive and got me a refill roughly halfway through my meal. I looked at the chef's special on the menu and it was the poutine in my mouth burger. I had to have it to see how great the poutine part was. It makes sense for the Canadian to check out, right? I also got sweet potato tater tots. I love tater tots, but I've never had sweet potato ones before. It didn't take long for my order to arrive. I loved that I didn't get massive portions. They are made for normal human beings! I had a bite of my poutine in my mouth burger. OMG! Delicious! If I weren't in Rochester, this burger would pass as being a Canadian twist on a yummy burger. It had a four-ounce grass-fed beef patty, fries, gravy, cheese curds, mayo, and ketchup, all between a sliced, toasted egg bun. It was heavenly! The beef patty was juicy and seasoned nicely. It was cooked through, which I appreciated. The fries, gravy, and cheese curds were indeed as if you were consuming a mini poutine in every bite. The curds were likely from Wisconsin, which is a benefit of being next door to this state. The bun was perfectly toasted and soft. The sweet potato tater tots. You must get them. They were addictive and yummy. They were crispy on the outside, and naturally sweet and creamy on the inside. I still dream about them. If you like the 80's, the decor will make you happy. From seeing a Karate Kid poster on the wall, to Madonna's eyes touched up from her Express Yourself video to be cross-eyed on the women's washroom door, you'll love this place. The women's washroom was clean. There were well wishes written on the walls. Cool! When you come out of the washroom, there are a number of clocks on the wall. Winnipeg was nicely represented. I paid with a credit card. The transaction was seamless. I keep saying that when I lived it Rochester, it didn't have cool places. I moved away and it does, like Hot Chip Burger Bar. I'm glad that this place exists. Rochester is better for it. I had excellent food and a great experience. I'd return again for a casual, decent meal and my nostalgia fix. (139) read more

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I travel to Rochester to visit family on a semi-regular basis, so I thought I'd give this place a try. It was a slower Saturday night, so it was easy to grab a seat at the bar. The beer selection was good and reasonably priced. Service was speedy and delivered with a smile. Moving to the meal, I chose the "Dude" burger with a small 9-to-5 side salad. The burger was good, but maybe not what I was expecting taste-wise. The salad was good and the used fried chickpeas to give it a crunch. Overall, I will likely give Hot Chip another try but with a different choice of burgers. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - "3. Call Me the Dude Burger and Small 9-5 Salad. - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

This is the best burger I've had in a long time, if not forever. Wow. I ordered the Classic #1 with a side of fries (they come seasoned). It comes with cheese, pickles, onions and WOW. This burger was so hecking good. I ate the whole thing even though I was super full. I also got a boozy shake (the one with vanilla and amaretto). It was very very good and would absolutely get it again. But that burger... I'm going to be thinking about that burger for a long time. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - 1. Classic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Delicious! Hot Chip has always been a place I wanted to try since living here and today was the day. It is centrally located near the Apache Mall / Trader Joe's and is considered 'the best burger in town'. We got there on a busy Saturday lunch and were greeted to a self-service system (probably Covid-19 protocol). Ordering off the computer was to the point and rather easy. Ordered - Call Me The Dude (4/5). This was a really good burger. Ordered it on a gluten free bun with no cheese and it was the right composition. For once, a burger felt light and I was able to finish it. The mushrooms added a nice touch to the burger Hot Chip is great. It's fast, made-to-order, and reasonably priced (~11-13 / burger + fries). cheers! read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Call Me The Dude (4/5) - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Burger was tasty fries were good the ordering kiosk didn't have any specials or lunch menu and burgers are alacart me and my was there for a lunch two burgers I had fries she got sweet potato tots two sodas with standard tip was over $50 that was the most expensive lunch I have ever had read more

Best milkshakes in town!! Fun flavors like cereal milk as well as your classic flavors - they even have some boozy ones. They have a really good burger, and you can customize to what you want. They keep allergies in mind and they have lots of vegan/vegetarian options. The space is fun, mainly tables for 2 and 4. Cool decorations, and a decent outdoor patio. Service was mostly self serve, you can order on your phone, or on ipads or you can ask for a server if you'd like. So whatever your group is most comfortable with - we ordered on our phone and it worked really well, fast and efficient. Staff was friendly and checked in, even though we ordered on the phone. They came around with water and to answer questions as needed! read more

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Looked a while for a place to have lunch. Finally settled on Hot Chip. So glad we did! Brioche Buns we extremely fresh and tasty. The burger was cooked to perfection. I did the build your own. The pickles and the rest of the produce were fresh and delicious. Only negative for me was it was a bit loud for my taste but it's ok I'm old. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Build your own burger with bacon, fried onions, pickle and tomatoes! - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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The food is excellent. I have celiac disease, and require as safe an environment as possible. They offer many gluten free options served on a toasted gluten free bun. I ordered a "Lego" burger with sweet potato fries. The manager confirmed that they have a dedicated fryer and buns are grilled on a gluten free section of the flattop. The manager indicated they have gluten free family members and understood my needs. I will definitely be back. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Lego burger on a GF bun with sweet potato waffle fries. - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Food is good. Ordering is a nightmare. Eat at the bar so you don't have to use their awful electronic tablet ordering system. When we ate there at lunchtime, the bar was almost full. Only one small table had guests. Why? Stupid tablet ordering is my guess. The bartender was great. Everyone else, not so much. read more

Fantastic outdoor seating! We've come to Hot Chip a decent amount since they opened. They've always done right by us, take-out orders during the pandemic were timely and fresh. Prior to the pandemic, great cocktails and a fun divey atmosphere. Dining out now that the weather is nice showed us their outdoor seating area. It's almost like a hybrid of Forager Brewery and Hefe Rojo's outdoor seating - lots of greenspace, ample space between tables, fun and vibrant tables and decor. The staff are always so friendly and fantastic to work with. The food is always good. I'm always hoping for a Juicy Lucy in Rochester, but since Hot Chip is more of a "smashed" burger style, I doubt it will happen here -- doesn't matter. The fries: bangin Onion rings: pretty darn good Wings: They're ok, I'd take or leave 'em Nachos: also great Pickled Pepper Slaw: My partner adores it and gets it over the fries. My usual order is The Dude. I've yet to order anything I don't like, though. Many great options available. I'm glad this place has been surviving and now that I know how great the outdoor seating is, I'm liable to come even more often. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Outdoor seating at hotchip, view showing tables heading toward the indoor seating - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Chefs burger. Super tasty. One of the best burgers I've ever had. And I've had a lot. A definite stop next time I'm traveling through. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Chefs burger. Super tasty. One of the best burgers I've ever had. And I've had a lot - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Well, this was my first visit here and I didn't know what to expect. You have to order at a kiosk or use a QR code on your phone to place the order. A server saw me reading a sign with instructions and came to ask if I was dining in or picking up. I said eating in. She asked if I'd been there before and I said no, so she gave me the quick instructions. I was let down that she didn't tell me until I asked for my beverage that the cups were next to the bar and the self service station. This was the same person that I shared this was my first visit. I ordered a Lego burger combo. The burger was cooked perfectly. The bun was a bit too slippery. I am not sure if it was coated with butter or what but I would have liked it a little less slippery. It Tasted fine and was not soggy at all. It was just slippery. Service was meh, as the only service you really get is food dropped off. Food was okay. I'm not a fan of fancy lettuce. The lettuce used wasn't one I'm familiar with and I didn't care for that. The bacon was not crispy. Still I recommend the place. The food was filling and even good but maybe not what I was expecting. There are tvs showing sports on two walls. There's a bar. The tables are covered with fun stickers. There was self help free popcorn. I would come again, and probably enjoy it more now that I know how it works. read more

I have always had a sweet spot for this place since I tried them the first week they opened. I have preferred them over other burgers places for some time. Being able to customise my burger and order has been a huge plus. I love and would recommend their ahi burger as the fish was seared to perfection. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar, owned by the same team that opened Porch (also known as Boxcar Hippie), offers a wide variety of vegan options including two different types of burgers. We started with the vegan nachos ($12) and thought they were okay, but nothing to rave about. The queso was great, but the rest of it felt thrown together. The "You're Killing Me Smalls" vegan burger ($12 + $2 for vegan bacon) is a take on the Minnesota standard Juicy Lucy (as in, a burger filled with cheese). I had high hopes, but the burger just didn't wow me. It was fine, and a pretty good price for only $12 (it's the Impossible burger), but that's about it. I did like the fries that came with it. I'm glad Hot Chip Burger Bar is around, and it's not a bad spot by any means, but the vegan options didn't amaze me. read more

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I have been on a winning streak of service! Follow me for great service reccos! I had a rough day. A burger and o-rings was all that was gonna solve it. Pulled into Hot chip right after a t-storm bummed to find the patio was closed. All the better for me because I got to have ALLIE as a server. "Keep the gin coming " I said and I had a second drink before knowing I needed it that completely lifted my spirits. Allie is lovely and friendly and balances perfectly when she should stop by and ask how things are going. GET THIS GIRL A RAISE! Bummer the chef burger was no longer being sold (pepperjack, bacon, fried avocado, omg) but the classic was DELISH. Idk what the secret sauce was. The smashed burger was seasoned so well, balanced by the American cheese and onion. I didn't miss it. This basic burger is so good, I can't imagine how good any burgers with more toppings are! Oh right, there were onion rings too. I had been craving them for weeks. These delivered. Good batter without being too thick. Good thick onions. Decent but light salt distro. Can't wait to go back! read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - Classic burger - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

This restaurant is unique. You order your food and pay for it and it gets delivered to your table. You either use one of the 3 screens at the entrance to place your order or sit on a table & scan the table's qr code using your phone & place your order. It takes less than 10 minutes to deliver the food to your table. The music takes you back 30 years or so. The ambiance is lively ... colours everywhere you look.. live tv screens. The double patty burgers are great with a twist that suits every taste. read more

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Stopped in from the mall for a quick bite. Burger was good but the space is pretty cramped if busy. I enjoyed the vegan burger, if your looking to try vegan options, check them out. read more

As a vegetarian with a severe milk allergy, I have the hardest time finding restaurants with options for me when I visit my parents in Rochester. This most recent trip home was a last minute endeavor when we learned my brother would be returning from the US withdrawal in Afghanistan in a matter of days. I brought a few bags of groceries to my parents to ensure I'd have food that's safe for me to eat. Then they suggested Hot Chip. Not only did they have a number of options for me to choose from, our waitress was diligent in making sure each ingredient didn't contain any milk products. My food was delicious and I won't lie, I wish I could bring this place with me to St. Louis (MO) ! read more

The spot is wide and really amazing. I sat at patio with my friend outside. The burger and fries were awesome. You have to do self-service for napkins, sauces and to go box. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - 3. Call Me the Dude - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Don't waste your money at fast food burger places, this place is the bomb for burgers, fries are great too. It so handy next to the mall and easy access. Outdoor dining in summer too with a cool patio. read more

Ohmigod this Is my favorite burger! I get the classic so it's always a little messy, but SO with it! If you're like burgers and fries this is your place! Also have a bar and boozy adult shakes read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - The grill to order and offer popcorn while you wait! - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

As a big fan of burgers, it's always the first food item I check out when I go out of town. I found Hot Chip on yelp, and decided to give it a go. The food was amazing! I got a burger and an adult milkshake. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The milkshake was drinkable and not thick. The pickles on the burger were a very nice subtle touch that complemented the flavor of the burger. A very yummy surprise and a simple way to kick their food up a notch. They're committed to using local ingredients when possible, and that's something that's important to me. The staff were friendly and worked to form a relationship with the customers. read more

Hot Chip Burger Bar - All wheel drive burger - Burgers Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

They're delicious...the burgers are to die for, i typically don't smash burgers normally but these burgers are the bomb! Juiciest ever, and double cheese please! And their fries are ok but the Onion rings are amazing! And their milkshake adult or normal milkshake YUMMMMMY The wings of good as well too! read more

Great burger places. We were in Richester at the Mayo Clinic and looking for a place to grab a burger and beer. Hot Chios waz the perfect place. Casual dining, friendly and helpful staff. Lots of seating and TVS. The burger cooked just right and good beer selection reasonably priced. Highly recommend. read more

What a great burger spot! The atmosphere is really fun and inviting, with lots of pop culture references. The food was fantastic, I'd love to come back to try more of the burger options. We had to get the Pickle Back as well, a shot of Jamison and pickle juice for $2! Would definitely recommend this place. read more