love love love their burgers. being a UC student is tough and finding a good place to eat downtown is a must. definitely one of my top favorite places. the service is always great, fries are amazing, and it always tastes homemade. Ambience is even better. it's always very clean and has that kind of retro diner vibe. definitely a must try read more

Probably the best burger spot in town. Good good good. It's nice how the downtown street is one way too what the hell, it wasn't always that way ya know. read more

I ordered the cowabunga. As I took each dry unsavory bite, I realized that they forgot the basil, I went inside and they gave me a side of basil to put into it... Then the more I bites made, I notice they also forgot to push pizza sauce and parmasian. Whoever put the burger together just put a patty, slice of cheese and pepperoni into two buns... Literally half of the ingredients were missing. They made me another one, didn't miss anything this time... It was a improvement. Hope they spend more time training their employees. It makes me wonder how many people had to-go orders and also had the same surprise as I did. read more

Pretty Good Burger - Cowabunga with half it's ingredients missimg, not on purpose... - Burgers Near Me - Merced, California

This has to be the most bland, tasteless excuse for a burger. If this joint is really the 4.5 star rating that is indicated, this area is supremely deprived. read more

Great burgers better then In N Out imo. The onion rings were awesome too. Wasn't a fan of the spicy ketchup should of saved my money since it was an extra charge. The crinkle cut fries are great too. Great place for a good burger. Single patty is more than enough to get you full. read more

Pretty Good Burger - Pretty Classic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Merced, California

Kinda random location and a bit off the freeway but the reviews were good so we had to check it out. Very good burgers. Grilled cheese was meh but the burgers were great. read more

I received everything I ordered. I had gotten my food from DoorDash. My onion rings were a little bit overcooked didn't taste as good as I liked. Also, the hamburger was just OK didn't have a lot of flavor. Don't think I will go back pretty big size burger, however, just could've used a little bit of flavor and the onion rings would've been good if they weren't overcooked thank you. read more

Average trendy burger place, decent burgers, pretty good fries. Prices are a little on the higher end for me but overall a great experience.

What can I say... it basic burgers... but boy are they good! Reasonably priced and great fries... perfect for a quick bite on the go.

Great Food Great atmosphere Very clean Great hours Great location Would recommend to everybody!!! read more

Highkey fire as fuck. Favorite thing after the bar right across the street. Plus how funny if you remember the movie "Good Burger" as a kid. This place is clean, simple, and modern all at once. I feel confident that the food given to me has been cared for and I feel this way cause I can see it right there. Its a simple design for a burger spot so it's nice to know their focus is in the food. My order: -Double Burger, Not so special sauce, fries read more

Not just pretty good -- really friggin good! Look no further for the best burger in town. The service was great, everyone was very kind and friendly, and the food was out quick. Thank you for having a vegan options, the fake burgers were absolutely delicious! read more

We ordered the pretty fake, pretty classic, and pretty classic with fries and onion rings and it was all DELICIOUS! Quality ingredients and great service. We'll definitely hit them up again whenever we're in Merced read more

Amazing burgers and French fries! I usually get the pretty fake burger which has a spicy kick that tastes fantastic! The fries are a seasoned crinkle steak cut that are unlike any other place I've been too! They make a house ranch as well that I get every time I went. The staff are so nice and welcoming. The only complaint would be menu inconsistency as they don't always have everything listed which can be a bummer. (I moved and my cousins and myself think about this place at least once a month) read more

Food was good burger was solid with a nice char to be expected from a smash burger fries were well seasoned and paired well with the spicy ketchup they serve, employees were nice only drawback here is they do not accept phone orders so not a good quick lunch spot read more

Their hamburgers are delicious. I love the crunchiness from the smash on the burger patty. Fresh ingredients, a grilled bun and delicious sauce. Their french fries, tater tots, and onion rings are cooked to perfection! A very wonderful addition to downtown Merced. read more

First time trying this place, and it was really good! The burgers were juicy and tasted amazing. The fries were very well seasoned and the house ranch and not so secret sauce was very delicious. We will definitely be returning again! read more

Pretty Good Burger - Burgers Near Me - Merced, California

Tried this place for the first time today. I've heard many great reviews from family and friends it's just hard to get to in a crunch with downtown parking being minimal (to no fault of their own). I ordered the classic burger, fries, ranch, and a soda for dine in. They weren't busy when I got there. Cashier was kind and helpful. There was only one person cooking and making fries. I waited maybe less than 10 minutes for my order tho, quite fast! The fries are absolutely delicious I was loving them with the house-made ranch! The burger was good a standard burger with a stronger black pepper flavor. I will definitely be back especially for an entire meal with ranch being only $13. You'd get less for more money at a fast food chain. I recommend! read more

This is one of the best burgers I've had in such a long time. Kid friendly! The ranch.... AMAZING The fries.... AMAZING The burger... AMAZING Onion rings- AMAZING I got a pretty basic burger with everything on it. Believe me there's nothing basic about it. 10/10 recommend! The customer service is also amazing! Glad to have places like this one in Merced. read more

Pretty Good Burger - Burgers Near Me - Merced, California

If you want a freshly made burger, that's simple and delicious, this is the place to come to! The staff are friendly, burgers delicious and the fries.... AMAZING!!!! read more

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Excellent burgers-interesting fries, even Slush Puppies!! Fast too! We'll li and clean.

Lives up to the name. It's a solid smashburger. Onion rings could be better, but that's a nitpick. The menu is to the point: a couple options for burgers, grilled cheese, soda, fries, and onion rings. No more than it needs to be, and they do what they've got on there well. Glad to see a place like it on main street. read more

My son Justin and I were in Merced to visit his school. Looked on Yelp for some suggestions and saw Pretty Good Burger on Main St. Love the concept, love the burger and fries. Definitely will stop by here whenever I'm in town visiting my son over the next four years. I had the impossible burger. I loved the taste... simple and delicious! read more

FOOD IS SO GOOD BRUH!!!!! service is fire. Ambiance is fire. Even the water was fire.

I noticed they gave everybody else there food before us? That ordered after one of the works came up to us and said tht he had just put our order in mind you we were the only Mexicans in the restaurant made me feel so type of way read more

The fake burger and fries was really good. And the spicy ketchup made it pop!!! Wish I could take some back to GA.

Fantastic burgers, excellent service!! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in for an amazing burger at a great price!

Got the Pretty Fake Burger and let me tell you you know when you look at the ingredients on the back of the drink when it's shmackin? pretty good frfr read more

Lots of positives about PGB. Burgers, fries, onion rings (are all awesome in size, taste, & quality for the price), the location, and cleanliness along with good/great service. Few negatives: parking sucks when streets are blocked-off, small soda cups($4 for 12oz that I have to refill 3-4x's), $ for sauce for onion rings, and no discounts for Veterans or LEO's. All that said, I go there regularly since. read more

Don't get the union rings if don't wanna pay a dollar for ranch like tell me before I pay

BOMB AF i mean there is level to this hamburger game and this place is on another level ... Do not even hesitate.. pretty good burger is the truth!!! read more

Great burgers ! Employees arnt very friendly but the food makes up for it.i ordered the heavy burger it did not disappoint

Great food spicy chicken combo fast and friendly service coming from the 209 area to the 559 area

As they say, pretty good smash burger and decent prices. The service was good, but the only thing was it's your typical hole in the wall. But it's great read more

Very tasty burger. I chose the double cheese burger with tater tots. Would recommend it.

The food 5/5 my burger and grilled onions are always perfectly cooked. They have the best fries always crispy outside but soft inside. The ranch and spicy ketchup are awesome as well! The only thing I strongly dislike is the lighting it is very harsh and strong. Warmer lighting would take their ambiance to a 5/5. read more

Good food! The burgers were pretty good. The fries were seasoned and crispy. There isn't a whole lot of seating and the seating that is available is a tight squeeze. read more

Pretty Good Burger - Burgers Near Me - Merced, California

Good downtown location, many lunch breakers dropping in for dine in or carry out. Service was friendly and fairly quick. Fries are outstanding, onion rings are very good. The burgers were ok, I was expecting a 4-5 burger and to me it was an average 3. I will go again when we check out a movie at the theater a few doors down, but probably won't make a special trip. read more

A bit pricy for Merced but the taste and quality is worth it. Would go once in awhile for a special treat. Service is good. Burgers are pretty good... fries are meh. You can pass on the fries and onion rings. read more

Went here with my parents and it was definitely the best burger we've ever had! Both my parents for the classic burger while I got the "fake" burger (impossible meat) and we absolutely devoured them. The service was pretty fast considering they were quite busy when we came in. The employees were all friendly and the cherry on top were the fries!!! Everything was 5/5 for us and we will most definitely be returning! This place is so worth it, support local and get yourself a pretty good burger! read more

Pretty Good Burger - Pretty classic burger - Burgers Near Me - Merced, California

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