SO. GOOD. Crisp edges. Chargrilled taste. Buttery soft bun. YUM. Highly recommend their standard double patty cause the single is a little on the small side (good for kids though). Fries were perfectly crisp. Some outdoor seating but I barely noticed since I ate that delicious burger so damn fast. Highly recommend, although a burger from any other place after coming here will not taste as good. Trust. read more

I stay ranking hamburgers. This is undoubtably a top 10 hamburger in the city. You have to pay for my full rankings. Sorry. Loaded fries have a lot to be desired. They just need a new concept with this one. It's just a bunch of cheese and sauce over fries. The burgers are exactly what you expect in an elite smash burger. This place has been verified to the highest degree. (4.8 Stars) read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pretty good burger! BUT Seriously, if you're going to deprive us of lettuce and tomatoes, *PLEASE give us pickles! Pickles will help break up that delectable fatty, yummy, umami bite! Aside from that, everything was great! Fries aren't fresh cut but frozen crinkle cut. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best restaurant in the nation. Employees always are nice and food is 11/10. Order nuggs, burger, and the Mr. James fries. read more

When I stopped at this foodcart a sign said this way to the cities best cheeseburger - well let's see: I ordered the deluxe one that comes with all the fittings plus bacon and all their burgers come with two smashed patties (well the jr can set you down to just one Pattie) And I wanted to try their chicken nuggets - just cause I am still on the search for better then McDonalds nuggets haha. Ok then the food came out. There is plenty of space to sit around and consume the food fresh and that is important for a review. Let's talk about the nuggets first. They have been really good and if I would ever end up here again I would order them again. The burger I have to be honest disappointed. I just recently had a monster smash burger and this one was everything like theirs. The patties have been ok and the fitting are ok but nothing special. The bacon was thinly sliced pieces not really crispy and most disappointing was there was one slice of cheese and not much of their smash- sauce. That all lead to an extremely dry burger that wasn't as hot as the one I had at monster. I would not compare a brand to another but they said it's the best cheeseburger in town and so I'll had to compare it. Let me tell you it's a ok burger but by far not the best in town. On the good side as said it is a ok burger (better then any killer burger ever be) and it's extremely fair priced with prices starting at $7! I have to take away one star tho for claiming something you are really far off. It might have even be a different game if you would have had put a second slice of cheese in eternity the two patties. But you decided not to! read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fantastic food and quick service! I loved the southwest location, and found no difference in quality with this location. Even my vegetarian wife loves the vegetarian boy. Definitely a burger mainstay if you're in the area. read more

I thought this was a very tasty burger! Had the Burger Deluxe, the Chicken Burger Deluxe, fries, and nuggies. Went right into the burger and flavor didn't hit the buds right away but as time went on flavor kept building into a solid 6.6. Typically, not a crinkle cut kinda guy but i gotta say these were the best KCF's I've ever had which really isn't saying too much but good. Nuggets next and they were a gourmet extra crispy fast-food nugget, would add to order again. Got full and saved the Chicken Burger Deluxe for about 40 minutes later and that was a bad call, still very tasty, but got soggy and wanted it crisp. Eat the chicken first if you go. Overall score....... 6.7 read more

Solid burger and super quick service! The patty was cooked just right, though a little on the dry side nothing a few ketchup packets couldn't fix. Definitely a great spot for a fast, satisfying bite. Definitely coming back! read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - * Vegan smashy boi * - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped in for...a hot dog! At a burger place. It's Portland Mercury Wiener Week. And this was a good one! My favorite of the three I've tried. It included a bit of smashed burger, along with grilled onions, cheese, and some kinda sauce, on the hot dog. Yummy. Oh, and there was a big line, busy day, and I was impressed with how the server (owner?) kept his composure and sense of humor, advised me on how long the wait would be -- rose to the occasion. If they add this hot dog to the regular menu, I'll certainly be back! read more

Good prices. Small menu. Next to Level Beer and can bring the food in or the drinks out of the brewery. Just a good simple smash burger. I got a smashy boi, I just wanted a small quick burger and fries. It was simple but juicy with crispy cold lettuce. Definitely 80/20 or more. The meat wasn't grisly at all. It's just a food cart outside of the brewery, with picnic table seating that is mostly covered. The staff greeted me nicely and the food came out fast and hot. Would come again. read more

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Not my favorite. They seemed to change once it was sold. Very salty and greasy. They were the first smash in town, but have quickly been out shadowed. read more

We step up to the cart now located at Level Beer at 2pm on a Saturday and can immediately order. This isn't our first time at MidCity. We tried the smash burgers here when they first opened during the pandemic and were pleasantly surprised. Now MidCity operates a few locations but this one that moved from close by in SE still resonates with me. The prices are reasonable, service friendly and quick. I appreciate the food is made to order here. We wait less than 10 minutes. Mr. James Fries are smothered in nacho cheese and signature sauce. We devour them. Swimming in summertime has made us hungry. The nugs, chicken nuggets with barbecue sauce are very tasty. Deluxe smashburger very tasty, although a little messy. That's to be expected I guess. If you're like us and have a craving for a tasty burger hit up MidCity. You can't go wrong especially if you like to enjoy a burger with a nice brew. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

$6 smashburger? Say no more and count me in. I thought the $8 smashburger I had a couple years back was a good deal, but this is just unbelievable. Also, can't beat the fact that the food cart is right outside of a taproom with plenty of outdoor seating. We got smashburgers, and some nuggets and fries to share. Burgers were a good size and super flavorful. Nuggets and fries were also great, plus the amount of fries you got for $4 was amazing. Would absolutely come back here to enjoy some delicious and cheap eats with a nice beer from the taproom. read more

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Great smashed burgers at a reasonable price. Service is friendly and quick. Plenty of outdoor seating and you can take the food inside to the bar, too. read more

My son raves about this place! The friendly, easy going owner does a bang-up job catering to a dozen kids on a quick lunch break. Support local business and keep this food cart booming! read more

Food was super tasty, well cooked, and surprisingly not greasy. Dude who owns it is a blast, please support this place!

I ordered the Smashy Boi and a side of fries, and everything was fantastic. The patty was grilled to perfection, with a beautifully crisp lacing around the edges. Despite how thin it was, the flavor was incredible. The buns were buttery and soft, complementing the patty perfectly. The Smash Sauce was tasty, but I found myself wanting a bit more of it. The fries were on the salty side, but the ranch did a good job of balancing them out. Although this is a food truck, you can sit inside the bar behind it, which is such a thoughtful touch--especially during colder months. The bar itself had a great vibe, adding to the overall experience. I'll definitely be back, maybe with a slightly different order. Amazing food and a great setup! Highly recommend. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Smashy Boi Burger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Phenomenal. I'm surprised there are not alot of smashed burgers around. For $6, you get a McDonald's sized cheeseburger with 10x more flavors packed in one. Simple and fast. Good amount of street parking and it's not a busy road as long as you park on the backside. Located in one of the smaller pods but lots of seating. Service was fast, we got our order of three burgers within 5 minutes. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ugh, I remember when their biggest selling point was a $5 smash burger :( I get it, though -- everything is more expensive now and they need to offset costs. The burger: tasty and satisfying. For the longest time, this was the only smash burger my friends and I would buy. Because we knew the food quality had consistency. Prices have gone up and they've moved locations. As far as we can tell, the product is about the same since they started. It's mainly the costs you'll notice is different. read more

Amazing food and customer service. Literally helped my friend and I feel better after a long week with burgers. The guy tonight is such a great person read more

Took the family on a Saturday night. Not a busy night, but somehow felt like we were bothering them by ordering an item on their menu: Bag of Burgers. Dude taking our order made it clear with a negative tone that this "item is leaving the menu, ASAP". (I have zero clue why I need to hear/know that). Also, 20% is the lowest tip offered without "customizing" it...awkward situation when the order-taking-dude is cranky. Nonetheless, burgers took about 30min and included both french fry items on their menu. Fries are advertised as "hot at crispy"...they were like French fries from highschool. Soggy, not crispy. Couldn't pick up a French fry from either batch, so mushy they broke when attempting to pick them up. Avoid them. Burger meat is very good, sauce was great....but I had to take 2 bites to get any sauce. Bummer. We were excited to try it after reading a gushing news article about "their story" from New Orleans. Between the interaction at the counter, the mushy fries and then skimping on sauce....we were let down, for sure. Far better products all over town. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - "Hot and Crispy" fries. We couldn't pick them up without them breaking. Had to use a fork.....which they did not provide. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Gave this truck a try today. Not impressed! There were two operators on board, at 14:50 on Saturday, and no line waiting. Order placed after seven minutes of waiting to be acknowledged, but was told to wait for the buzzer thing in about twenty more minutes. Sat down to wait. After thirty minutes our order came out. One big deluxe burger (two patties) plus fries and one plain burger (two patty) Only American Cheese was offered. Large burger had pickles that were to be removed on the order. Crinkle l-cut fries looked good (but likely arrive to the tuck frozen) and lacked any seasoning. Overall, a nice burger at a high price. It has been compared to McD (I don't know, not a customer of that chain) Setting okay, but only two trucks in place. Some sketchy people including zoned out street person sleeping head down on the covered table. Another homeless person with baggage got a water (at the Mexican food truck) and soon left. Disappointing!! read more

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These burgers some gas frrrrfr They fast with it too, definitely 10/10 would recommend read more

$5 a burger? Don't mind if I do... get a couple of them! I'm on the search for all the smash burgers in the area and I had to stop by MidCity after reading all the reviews. I gotta say like others have mentioned they are lightening fast with your order. From the moment we ordered our 4 burgers and fries it was only a bit over 5 min wait. Like we almost waited for a table to open up in that time! Luckily we were able to nab one of the pop up they had since it was raining but you can try to park your car near the truck to enjoy in the comfort of your car. Check the menu as they may have specials - we also tried the fish sandwich and fries. As for the burgers they are nothing too fancy but are a solid meat, cheese, sauce, and bun. Almost slider like you can definitely eat a couple to feel full. They seem to have a hint of bay seasoning on the patties which adds a nice spice. As for the fish sandwich it's pretty plain but reminds me of fish sticks in a sandwich (not in a bad way). It's a nice option if you're not craving meat. Fries are solid as well. Staff is friendly too and as mention super quick to provide you your piping hot burgers and fries! read more

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Tasty burgers. Little on the small side but that's standard for a smash burger. Not a destination burger but good if you're grabbing beers at Level Brewing. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Smash burger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Just stopped by for lunch, a Saturday at opening and they already had a line. We ordered a deluxe each with fries to share. It wasn't too long of a wait, even with about 6 or so ahead of us. They make a real smash with fabulous crispy, crunchy edges. The one order of fries was barely enough for both of us...we ate every last one. Their fry sauce is good, a thicker version than many. My only slight complaint was that the fries, while cooked to perfection, were a smidge too salty. The burger had fabulous flavor though. Overall a VERY tasty smash...wouldn't hesitate to return! read more

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Flavor 10/10 Not the prettiest burger but a very tasty burger. It's all in the sauce. It's always busy here but the wait time isn't bad. I got the vegan boi. It was tasty. I'd recommend adding deluxe toppings (pickles & tomatoes) cause I didn't know it didn't come with veggies. So good though! Patties are thin, so it's not a big deal that it's double patty. It's not like two beyond Patties. My friend got the junior smash boi and she said she'd ask for more cheese. It's a food truck in a beer garden so it's outdoors so on a nice day it's great! If it's raining, ambiance isn't really amazing. I'd get it to go if it's raining. read more

First time at this food truck that shares the space with a really good Mexican food truck and brewery. Great outside space with lots of table both in the sun and shade. The truck looked good with no observed issues or hazards. The gentleman in the truck offered my daughters a lollipop while we looked at the menu. We ordered the Deluxie Boi, nuggs with smash sauce, Jr Smashy Boi, and fries. We were given a beeper and found a table. About 10 minutes later the beeper went of and we grabbed our food and sat down. My girls shared the Jr Smashy and nuggs; I had the Deluxie and we all shared the fries. First thing I noticed when I unwrapped the burgers was that there wasn't a puddle of grease and the buns weren't soaked. The burger had really good seasoning and taste. The bacon could have been a little crispier but otherwise it was a solid smash burger. The nuggs were crisp on the outside and juicy/tender on the inside- great! And the smash sauce was a good accompaniment. The fries were good sized and weren't soggy but had a nice crispiness and well seasoned. This place was great and next time the smash burger craving hits I know where to go. read more

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Just your average smash burger, it wasn't extraordinary but it wasn't bad either! Overall I liked it but I have had better smash burgers. The Mr. James fries were really good! Fast & friendly service, didn't wait more than a few minutes for the food. The cart is located @ level beer, tons of beer on tap & a pretty awesome arcade inside the building. If we had more time we would've stayed longer. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Deluxie boi - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Since burger styles vary greatly, it's probably prudent to compare ones within a similar category. The ones here are NOT the towering knife and fork kind, and you won't spot any foie gras or peanut butter. In fact, they've carved out a little style niche that few duplicate. Think of them as a big upgrade to White Castle (that was intended as a compliment), maybe in-line with Shake Shack. Canard on NE Burnside offers something similar, an excellent steam burger. The price here is right at $5. While I usually like crinkle fries, there's a faint spice that was off-putting. Moreover, the price point is $.50 to $1 too high given the portion. The service was ultra lightening fast. Parking can be tricky in this neighborhood, but Smash isn't located in a pod, so that helps. The guys were cool. read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - A stand-alone cart - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is the EPITOME of SmashBurgers. There is no comparison. So tasty, burnt cheesy crispy. Perfect flavors and accoutrements read more

One of the best vegan burgers I've had! So flavorful, highly recommend adding veggies to it. The Mr. James fries are smothered in sauce, it was good but a bit overwhelming. My friend who tried the regular smash boy says "it's fine." Counter service food truck, nothing special about the service or ambience in particular. Great spot next to the east side voodoo donuts and sandy hut read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Mr. James fries - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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these kids really know how to smash their meet together....amazing food, great patio ... and the Handy Slut is across the street. Voodoo donuts is across the other street. Tri Fuckin Fecta... It's the Bermuda triangle for hipsters.!!! read more

The food and the people and the atmosphere are outstanding totally suggest this place !!!!

this place is what i dream of when it comes to a perfect smasher. cool location with the beer place next door (with pinball!), excellent sear, great toppings and a nicely toasted bun. what more could you ask for? read more

Great food I would go again for sure was also cooked in a timely manner, me and my fiance both enjoyed it.

Wow! This is definitely our new favorite burger spot. The deluxe burger was so freakin good, we also tried the $5 smashyboi and wooooow so . You have to wait maybe 15-25 mins in line/ for the food but def worth the wait. Will keep coming back!! read more

MidCity SmashedBurger - Deluxe burger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First let me say, they serve Pup Patties! Free for pups! That alone is a 5 Star Rating! ;) Second, the customer service was great. Friendly, tentative, and patient. Third, the food was very high quality! I ordered the Smashy and Deluxie. Seasoned really well. BEST Crinkle Cut Fries in the business! However the burgers were 1 dimensional. The smash burger had no crispy edges, the buns weren't toasted, the pickles no bite; the tomato & lettuce provided no texture/presence, (basically the veg was bland) sauce was mayo heavy, bacon was overshadowed by the seasoned patty. So every bite was one texture and one flavor note. You should be able to taste all the flavors and textures individually, and it should blend cohesively. In my opinion. The burgers 2.5 Star . Quality, service, fries, and pup patty 5 Star. read more

Need a break from bougie bistro burgers? Say no more, because MidCity is the place to get an exceptionally good, simple and just the right kinda greasy burger that will quell your burger cravings. Their menu is simple, straightforward and has the necessary add ons like bacon, more patties and a variety of extra sauces to add to your burger or to give those tasty, golden, crispy crinkle cut fries an extra kick of flavor. Not only is the food good but the price is right and the guy is friendly and really seems to be liking what he does. I'll be the first to admit I am not a smash burger connoisseur, but this place has set the bar pretty high and I know I'll be back for more. read more

Time for an update. I will continue to support this awesome burger joint. As its probably one of my favorites in town. I wanted to mention that gluten free buns are now $3, which is half as much as the burger itself. I understand that inflation sucks and has caused prices to rise. However, $3 up charge for a bun is a bit painful when the original price of the burger is $6. And if you go with the deluxe boi, you are looking at $12 (including the gluten free bun). Like I said, I will likely continue going here, but wanted to update my review. read more