Il Etait un Square

You know a grub spot is gonna be dope when you walk in and they're playing some good ass hip hop…read morejoints--- Slum Village, ATCQ, Jurassic 5, Les Nubiennes... the jams were just as tight as the flavor. After a long walk through the shops of Bastille, our feet got tired, and craved a good burger. Mapped out "best burger in town" and this spot popped up, with the label on the door reading "The Best Burger in Town". Pierre hooked it up with some good service. They had an English menu available via QR code... thank goodness. My hubs had the Clakos Burger, this month special served with Camembert Au Lait Cru, some good ass cheese from Normandy. It takes a lot to get to the depth of my husbands belly and make him smile after a good meal, but this burger had him pleased. Few good pointers from him: loved the red bell peppers in it, the bread was so soft and fresh, the meat was flavorful, and the cheese was outstanding. My son had a plain cheeseburger-- his points were: the meat was so good, and flavorful all around. A 5 out of 5 coming from a 7 year old. I had the chicken nuggets. 6 pcs for 7€. Not to shabby, and they served it with a choice of barbecue sauce and or sweet and sour sauce. Yum. This location was small, and easy to miss. Just look for a small door and window. The size of a hallway, there are four tables with comfortable seating inside. And a hand wash sink up at the front from All the burger juice that will drip down your hands as you devour. We learned they have 4 locations, one owner, and the bread is cooked fresh daily. Definitely will be back on our next trip!

The best burger joint! The burger tartare was amazing and the chips were even crispier!…read more The drinks were even stronger! Definitely worth the visit for a fantastic burger

Easy to miss, pretty small frontage.

Cheeseburger and fries

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Meating Corner

5.0(6 reviews)

3.1 km•Beaubourg, 4ème

I was wondering around the area after visiting the Pompidou center and found it on google. I…read morestopped in for lunch and only 1 other person was eating in there, but by the time I left it was full. It is a smaller restaurant, but the waiter was friendly and spoke good English as well. I ordered the son with fries. My biggest regret of the meal was not getting a topping on the fries as they were amazing and the burger was juicy and full of flavor as well. I'd rank it as one of the better burgers that I've eaten before. Would happily eat here again.

Comfortable outdoor seating, delicious food and drinks, great people watching, nice servers, I…read moreloved this place!

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Dumbo

4.8(10 reviews)

5.7 km•Pigalle, 9ème

There's always a long line whenever we pass by Dumbo. On our way to Pigalle metro station at 1:4o…read morepm on. Saturday afternoon, there was no queue so we ordered a Cheeseburger to share. Love the crispy edges and the overall flavor. Highly recommend!

Delicious! The workers are so welcoming and sweet, it…read morereally made me savor the food even more. Coming from the land of In n Out, I really enjoy a good burger now and then. Dumbo delivers - both in burger and fries.

4.5 km•Concorde/Madeleine, 1er

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This guy was supper amazing so friendly!

Blend

4.6(12 reviews)

Daughter and I loved this little place due to the the high quality burger that melts in your mouth…read more The staff also speaks English and is very friendly.

We had lunch here on a Monday. We ended up eating outside, and it was very hot. Unfortunately, the…read moreumbrellas didn't cover the entire dining area. Our burgers were good. Good toppings. Very messy. Overall, a good experience.

O Ring burger

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Ben's

4.4(20 reviews)

3.0 km•Bastille, 11ème

Ordered the fish and chips and a hamburger. Ask for the "Formule". Which comes with a glass of…read morewine, main coffee and a dessert.

My boyfriend and I were walking through the Bastille when we noticed the sidewalk signs in front…read more The food looked incredible! I checked my handy Yelp app and was pleasantly surprised by great reviews and ratings...so we decided to give it a shot. We were seated straight away on the second floor. As we scanned the menus and surroundings, I became very uneasy with the decor (read: Times Square, yellow cabs, Mick Jagger, etc...) realizing this might be a tourist trap. I was sadly correct. The fish sandwich was not much to be desired. The fries were decent. The sweet potato soup tasted like canned tomatoes. Next time I'll trust my gut and go elsewhere.

4.3 km•Oberkampf/Parmentier, 11ème

Fish and chips maison

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Rosaparks

4.7(9 reviews)

So much to share about Rosa Parks! Most of all HALAL and that's MAJOR! Clean with perfect…read morelighting. Books of knowledge and the service was superb. You want a good burger you can not go wrong with RosaParks

The food is AMAZING! We really liked the classic burger. The guy that works there is so nice. I…read moretruly can't believe how good this burger was. I'm so picky and feel like the best burgers are from the US but we will definitely be back!! Oh and the place is SO CLEAN!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you want to change it up and try some American food that is halal!!

Nine burger with cheddar bacon fries

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L'Artisan du Burger

4.6(5 reviews)

2.1 km•5ème

The Parisian chain restaurant serves premium ""homemade"" burgers using quality fresh ingredients…read more All the ingredients are free of additives and almost all are organic. The restaurant's wood, stone and slate interior creates a cosy and authentic feel.

Good lunch spot in Paris. You can choose from a list of burgers and sides. Staff was friendly,…read morewhich when you're American can be hard to find in Paris. Thanks again!

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Livraison via Deliveroo / tient super bien la chaleur !

B&M

4.9(10 reviews)

6.0 km•Montmartre, 18ème

GAT DAM, these burgers were good. Key word here is "were" as I completely devoured them with the…read morevoraciousness of a woman who hasn't had an American meal in days (wait...that's me). My friend and I came here after exploring near the Sacre Coeur and needed a burger, we stumbled upon this location, wary of what they could possibly provide in terms of beefy North American cuisine and were pleasantly surprised. The buns were so soft, they might as well have been clouds, the meat was cooked to perfection and the fries...don't even get me started. Awesome service, and we could even watch the football match across the street while we ate.

delicieux! meuilleur burger dans Paris! As an American I can say that this burger holds up to…read morestandards. Cute little shop in Montmartre with delicious burgers, fries, and drinks. If I'm ever back in Paris B&M will be on my list!

2.4 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème

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Burger & Fries

4.2(9 reviews)

This burger spot was so tasty! Our kids hose this for dinner…read moreand so glad we got a chance to try! Burgers were mouthwatering. Fries with cheese are so delicious! They have self service kiosk with a very detailed menu. Service was pretty quick but not McDonald's quick. It was nice to see burgers were made fresh. We took ours to go but they have a good size seating area. Would definitely recommend!

A decent fast food spot, but the vegetarian burger literally had no patty. Maybe it's because my…read morefrench isn't good, but I didn't expect it to be just a bunch with lettuce. They also gave me the wrong drink. The vibe of the place was cool though, I liked the rave bathroom

4.3 km•Tour Eiffel/Champ de Mars, 7ème

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Cheese fries

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Birdy

4.4(20 reviews)

A solid choice if you're hammering for an American style burger while in the area. It's more…read morereminiscent of a homemade burger you'd pan fry, not like In-n-Out or Red Robin. The fries were okay as well. They have two locations, and this one did not have milk shakes.

Decent place. My family all ordered their original burger. I had the yankee which only has bacon…read moreadded. The seasoned fries were delicious. But none of us were fans of the mature cheddar. It ruined the burger for me. If you don't like super strong bitter cheese, ask for the burger sans cheese.

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Rebecca S.

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7 years ago

Very quaint,charming, and friendly place. We booked online based on the reviews and we were welcomed and offered a range of tables. The waiter went through the whole menu and was fantastic. We had a cheese platter for starter, which was lovely and different burgers for mains. The Parisian and Max burgers were both delicious... tasted quality beef and needed to eat with a fork and knife due to all the cheese. There is a nice range of french beers and wines on offer as well, which is what everyone wants to see at a good restaurant. The service was excellent and the staff was very welcoming, had a really great time. In short - if I was in the vicinity then I would definitely come back, but I'm not sure I would head all the way across the city. read more

Krystal B.

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8 years ago

Terrible service. Waited over half an hour for food. Three groups of people who arrived several minutes after we ordered were served their food and finished their meal before we were even given ours. Food is also VERY over-priced. Will not be recommending to anyone. read more

Amelie P.

6

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7 years ago

Amazing food, amazing staff, and amazing owners. Truly a hidden gem in Paris, and a must to everyone's restaurant list when they visit. Not a place full of tourists but the staff is very accommodating. Our new favorite neighborhood restaurant. read more

Pierre O.

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3

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10 years ago

Nourriture de bonne qualité, a un prix très abordable et un accueil excellent. Les burgers et tartares sont originaux et délicieux Bonne continuation read more

Alton M.

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7

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8 years ago

Trés bon burger maison. Bonne viande. Bien copieux. Prix parisien mais raisonnable. J'y suis déjà allé 2 fois.

Ben C.

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9

12

5 years ago

The food is second only to how amazingly kind their service is. I wish they were in Seattle!

Michaël D.

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6

2

6 months ago

Super burger les meilleurs du quartier. Service bien et rapide. Ambiance chaleureuse! read more

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