This burger SUCKS. I love a good burger, believe-you-me, and have been searching for the best burger joint in Phoenix for awhile now. Yelp sent me to this place and let me say, this is a MEDIOCRE burger at best. It's a crappy pattie, on a crappy bun, with all the crappy fixin's you'd find at a cafeteria. I mean, In-N-Out is better than this place for cryin out loud! Frozen fries, a GIANT soda, and a crappy burger ran me right around 10 bucks, and nothing was very appetizing. I understand the nostalgia for a place like this, but c'mon. Lenny's doesn't even belong in the conversation for "best burger in Phoenix". I did notice several other patrons getting the hot dogs and chili dogs and whatnot, and if (and that's a big IF) I ever make it back here I certainly won't be having the burger. Very disappointing Yelp, very disappointing indeed.... read more

I'm not a huge burger person but I love the fries (even as greasy as they always are) but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Onion Rings. They aren't overly battered and they are perfectly crispy and always just a little sweet. AMAZING! My guy loves the burgers here, so whenever we get a chance we stop here. My obsession with the onion rings is perfectly normal and rational, I'm not strange at all. :P read more

Never Again. I live around the corner, and this is usually my staple for a fast burger, but I refuse to put up with the bad service. I ordered one of their specialty burgers, and when I was confused about why the girl behind the counter kept asking if I wanted ingredients that didn't go on the burger I ordered, she actually chastised me for it, saying that I ordered wrong! Then, they made my husband a milkshake with milk that had been sitting out for at least the 20 minutes we sat there. The food went into the trash and we will NOT be back. read more

First time being here and was treated very well burger was great fresh fries where nice and hot and crispy the way I love them had a great experience read more

No fresh ingredients at all. Mushrooms are obviously canned. How someone could rate a burger place high that doesn't do cook to order burgers is ridiculous. Might as well go to McDONALD'S. Fries are terrible too read more

Remember that scene in "Harold and Kumar" when the finally get the burgers and it's amazing? That's what eating at Lenny's is like. When you show up during the lunch rush, it's a madhouse. Fire, meat, people yelling, the smell of fries, it's amazing. The metal walls with neon and 50's pictures help increase the awesome of this restaurant. They serve up a decent amount of food, from chicken, to burgers, to shakes and cheese fries. This place is very "diner", and I have always had great food here. read more

Why on earth would anybody in central phoenix eat at any of the fast food burger chains, when Lenny's Burger Shop is right in the center of town? The place serves up a fantastic quick burger for a very low price. For just $6.75, I had a Mexican Burger Combo. The beef is wonderful and the burger is topped with grilled Onions, green chilies and jack and cheddar cheese. The only thing I didn't care for was the mayo. I thought it was very unnecessary to slab mayo on both buns, but I am not a mayo lover like most people are. This beats anything that Five Guys, In & Out, McDonalds, Burger King or Jack in the Box offers. High quality food, low price. The fries weren't all that special, but there are countless options of upgrades (including onion rings and sweet potato fries) which I'll have to try sometime. The place screams all American 50's dinner. All red and metal. This is the kind of place you see in movies like "American Graffiti." The only negative is the location and parking lot. Because of the light rail in the middle of Central, it's hard to get in and out. The lot is also very small for the amount of businesses located in the plaza. I Could see it being a pain to navigate during a busy weekday lunch rush. There's a huge menu of good cheap food. If you're looking for a classic burger, hot dog, and fries... Look no further than Lenny's! read more

Lived in the area over a year and just now trying Lenny's out. Ordered the #1 combo, a traditional cheeseburger. Classic tasting burger served up nice & hot along with the fries. No frills burger but it was good. I'll come back. read more

Went here for lunch the other day, the fries weren't that great but their burgers were delicious. Although, I added avocado to my burger and it was a mistake. Their avocado was mushy and just tasted awful! That was pretty disappointing. Pretty pricy for the quality of food. read more

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Popped in again today! Had Chili Cheese Fries and a 20 oz root-beer float for under $6! Enough chili cheese fries to share too. They were awesome as was the float. Service was quick. place was half full of High Schoolers but things were still clean, neat and orderly. A few nearby business people popped in also and were greated as regulars. I'm a fan now! I'll be back to try something different or more of the same. read more

This has to be one of the most overrated restaurants on yelp. I left my office on central and clarendon at 11:55AM, and didn't pull into the Lenny's parking lot a half mile down the road until 12:10PM. Of course, the stop and go traffic in downtown Phoenix at lunch hour really has no bearing on this review other than to show it is not worth the drive. Upon entering I was instantly immersed in a crowd of 40 something yuppies desperately trying to prove they are hip in some way. Why trendy fast food restaurants have become a haven for them I have no idea. Anyway, the service was quick considering how busy the place was. I ordered a double burger with cheese and fries. I was anticipating a tasty burger with good fries. Unfortunately what I got was simply an average burger with tasteless fries. It was basically like eating at McDonald's but without feeling sick afterwords. (Maybe that is the appeal?) Whatever the case, I see no reason to fight through stop and go traffic and brigades of annoying white urban professionals to get an average at best burger when I could go to Burger Factory down the street and get the same of better quality burger without the traffic or crowds. read more

I've been driving by here for the past year and a half, pretty cool from the outside. Stopped and walked in today for lunch, my coworker and I. The decor is pretty cool, like back in Fonzie time on Happy Days! Ordered a double burger and fries, not bad.. I would definitely come back again! Prices are not bad and good service.. read more

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Three starts isn't a bad thing. It's a solid three stars. A noble three stars. My boyfriend and I found this place after looking for a burger joint in our area. More specifically, we were looking for something cheap but not as yucky as your typical fast food burger joint. Lenny's was the answer! Lenny's is an unassuming, small burger place in a little strip mall off Central. Easy to miss as I know I've driven by this place a hundred times. The interior is reminiscent of a 50's diner. It's cute. It's cheap. Definitely worth paying like, $7 bucks for a combo. Far better than Wendy's or McDonalds. Don't expect this to be the best burger you've ever had because it won't be. But it will be yummy and filling. The chili cheese fries were good also, and a little birdie informed me their shakes and malts are fantastic. My ONLY issue with the place is that on the website it says that everything is fresh and their sauces are made in house. I know the nacho cheese isn't made on site and the chili tastes like the Hormel canned version. They also make it sound like their bread is delivered daily... If someone says bread is delivered daily, I'm going to assume its coming from a local bakery and actually delivered daily. They use your regular, run of the mill sesame seed burger buns that you order from Sysco or US Foods or Shamrock. It just sounds slightly deceptive. Obviously, I'm nit-picking. Everything was delicious. I'll come back for sure. read more

Very, very, very good burger. The burger wasn't "heavy" on the stomach at all. The sweet potato fries were good but the chocolate shake was only average though. It was super crowed but my food only took about 5 or 6 minutes. The ambience has a throwback 50's feel to it. If I'm in downtown Phoenix I'll certainly look these guys up. It has the taste of a burger that's made by your uncle that's the best grill master in the family! read more

I've been a long-time lover of Lenny's for several reasons. 1) Single best cheese fries outside of Wisconsin. 2) Adorably retro 3) Around the corner from my place of employment. The customer service is equally delightful. read more

First time visitor, and I was not pleasantly surprised, in fact I was fairly disappointed. I watched my burger patty get pulled out of a bin of sorts, which I assume was filled with beef stock, and then basically reheated on the grill. My burger was actually less satisfying than the same style of burger would have been from Burger King. I'm also not a fan of the fries. Plenty of other burger joints that cost about the same around here that have much better food. Maybe it was an off day, I don't know, but what I do know is that I will not be coming back. Why would I pay nearly $8 for a burger combo meal that wasn't even as good as Burger King. Voted best burger in 2010? It must have been a rough five years. I'm sorry Lenny, but I have much higher expectations. I literally just got off a 6 hour shift on the line at the restaurant I work at, and I can appreciate a greasy burger as much as the next guy but come on. read more

Good burgers, better shakes and amazing chili dogs. Ask for #10 which is 2 chili dogs and fries with a drink. Before warned this may put u into a food coma. read more

Lennys Burger - #10 from the secret menu - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love the look old dinner style. This place is good, I always saw this place when driving and decided to give it a try and it was worth it. The burgers are simple and delicious. They have a different types of burgers and other food. Will definitely come back in the future read more

Solid burger joint in diner setting. They have counter seating & tables. The grill is in full view. So you can watch the flames go to work on that burger. Menu is good sized. Pastrami is excellent on burger. Patty melt hit the spot. Nice crispy burgers. Good fries read more

Mmmm, Lenny, you make one tasty burger. Seasoned well, delicious and quick. I've been going to another Lenny's in North Phoenix for about 15 years now and it's dangerous that this is in my new neighborhood. Pretty soon I'm going to look like a hamburger! read more

I was at work and was in need of some breakfast so went on line to place an order. Their web site says they open at 8:00am. I proceeded to place my order and I ordered two breakfast sandwiches and a biscuit and gravy and a drink. Received an email confirming my order and the order would be ready for pick up at 8:30. Now keep in mind I already paid on line. I got to the location at 8:30am and the doors were locked. I called the location and the phone rang 10 tens before anyone answered. I asked what time do you open and the lady said 9:00am. I said I placed on order on line and it says my order would be ready for pick up at 8:30am. She then says I don't have any orders then says wait I do have it but we don't sell biscuits and gravy. I said it let me order it and I paid for it so if you don't sell it why was I able to order it. She says I don't know but I will have to refund you for it. I asked so when can I get my order and she said they don't open till 9:00am. I asked why the web site says they open at 8:00am and why are you selling food you don't have? She says they are having trouble with the internet and she was sorry. So I go back at 9:00am to get my ordered I placed an hour ago. They refund me the biscuits and gravy and give me my order and my cup to get my drink and the soda is out. Let me say this is one of the worst experiences I have had at a restaurant! read more

My picky 9 year old and her friend said these were delicious burgers. I thought they were good myself. The country burger was really good. They went great with the thick fries and onion rings! The staff was friendly as well. read more

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Saturday's trip made it out second to Lenny's. The burger I had had WAY too much mayo on it. Fries were good. J liked his chili cheese dogs. If we're ever in the area again, we'll probably go again. And I'll probably try a different buger - and tell them to go easy on the mayo. read more

Wow. Want a burger? Check. Want a cheap burger? Check. Want a cheap burger that taste better then those $10 burgers at big chain restaurants? Bingo. This is your spot. Lenny doesn't mess around, not one bit. He runs a tight ship here and they crank out hundreds of mouth-watering burgers every day. He knows what the people like, he knows what the people want and so he gives it to em. Don't come here looking for anything artsy or the latest burger fad, come here if you got a couple bucks on you and you want something that will hit the spot. The homie has milkshakes too, if somehow you got room for one of them. read more

There are some burgers that focus on the best possible meat. There are others that focus on having a great bun, or interesting ingredients. Some places, like Relish, seem to understand how important balance is, and really push to make sure it's a perfect bite. The pastrami burger was the one I chose and was not disappointed.The meat was a nice, juicy and when combined with the fresh toppings it made for surprisingly light taste. The service was friendly and the menu was simple. It looks and feels like a small town dinner. If your feeling like leaving the diet behind Lenny's is the place. Burger up. read more

First time in, this place has been highly recommended. Ordered the Mexican burger and onion rings. Super disappointed to see frozen chicken strips and onion rings pulled out of boxes in front of me, I guess I'm a snob for freshly made. The burger wasn't much to look at, I normally take pics of my food but it looked kind of sad. The first bite made all of my apprehension about this place disappear. They make a fine damn burger. Onion rings were solid as well. I will be back read more

Very friendly staff! Old school burger joint atmosphere is great. I've only had a few items off the menu but they are good. My only criticism is that it is very greasy. Other than that it's a great place to try out. read more

I have been here twice now and both times were a good experience. Lenny and staff are super friendly and welcome you in. So far I've had the normal cheese burger and the "mexican" burger which is really just a cheese burger with green chilis. I can say that the mexican burger is amazing. The green chilis fuse with the meat so well that before you know it you almost bit your hand from devouring this burger. Not much more I can write about this place....I wish it was bigger as during lunch time it can get rather crowded. read more

What a gem! I've worked down the street from this place for 4 years and I just tried this place at the request of a co-worker. Simple burgers and hot dogs (the chili dog was wonderful), fries, onion rings and shakes. They also have breakfast but I have not tried that yet. I really enjoyed the food, the staff and the ease of parking in downtown Phoenix. read more

Let me just say that the food is absolutely wonderful! My second favorite burger place. Their fries are crispy and wonderful. Their ranch is pretty gross, so that definitely knocked some points for me. If you dine inside, it's absolutely disgusting. Like there are literally dead flies on the windows. There's mold on the floor. The seats look like they haven't been wiped in forever. The place just looks like it hasn't been cleaned in years. It makes me wonder if I should be eating at this particular Lenny's.. but here I am. I'd say go to a different location that doesn't have dead, crusted flies on the window seal. Food is great. Everything else, not so much. read more

Every thing is pretty good I normally go to Detroit coney but this place is closer to where I live I like the burgers but it was my first time so the kid upsold me on jalapeño chili cheese fries but I only wanted the cause I thought they where diced jalapeños he said it was but maybe he heard sliced! But I like the place overall I'll be back. read more

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Best veggie burger in down town Phoenix, nothing comes close! Try it with pepper jack cheese & jalapeño's! Their home made ranch is one of the best I've tasted. I highly recommend. read more

The real deal! Great burgers, true diner atmosphere. Can't ask for more. read more

Lennys Burger - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had the cowboy burger and it was AMAZING, and with an unbeatable price! The meat was also perfectly seasoned, so I probably would have been happy with just the simple hamburger. :D Since I was in Phoenix for a conference and hadn't eaten vegetables for a couple of days, I decided to get the "fresh garden salad". Don't do it! It's basically pre-packaged shredded lettuce with a few slices of cucumbers and tomatoes. Could have spent those four bucks on another burger. ); The decor was super cute, and they were playing old songs like For the Longest Time and Take On Me! read more

My food was some of the worst ever served to me. I ordered Fish & Chips with Zucchini, both were saturated in the dirty grease used to cook it. My Co-workers and I placed an online order, our order was incomplete, we did not complain.. The Good from this experience is, it solidified my decision to purchase an Air Fryer.. read more

Everything was so fresh and fast. Like honestly i loved the whole atmosphere of this ol time diner \ fastfood read more

Lennys Burger - Ol time dining. Family time - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Let me be clear: Best Burger in Arizona! Lenny's is a 50s style dinner that serves the most delicious burger in Phoenix that I have yet to experience. The counter and barstools perfect the theme of the place and allow for customers to watch the cooks prepare the burgers or dogs. The fries are delicious, too. And it is one of the cheapest places to eat in downtown Phoenix. And often times, Lenny himself is there taking your order. I HIGHLY recommend Lenny's to any burger lover. It will not disappoint. And they just recently doubled the size of the place! read more

Been meaning to come here for a while, but never could resist the Philly shop nearby. Well, was downtown tonight and the Philly shop is closed. Finally had my first Lenny's experience....and boy was it good! The burger was very flavorful and juicy. Not fancy or over thought...just a good burger. read more

A great place to go for some good old fashion burgers. The place gives you that 1950s diner cafe experience. The food are simple yet delicious. I saw a family of 5 come in to have dinner and they seemed to enjoy their time. read more

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Got to say food quality taste wise not the best, this place is more of five guys without the great taste. It is a diner so you got the low end diner feel which is fine, food does comes out fast. I got a triple burger , chili fries and another burger for the annoyed girlfriend , it came out to about 17.50. Once again 5 guy prices but my issue is this. There are alot of great food places around this place along with a five guys (reoccurring theme) which are in the area. In my opinion spend your money at one of those. But this place is much better than drive through fast food. But I just might be spoiled when it comes to a good burger. read more

Lennys Burger - Triple and chili fries - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona