Unsure why the ratings are weird because this place is great. They make a better burger than many other places between Martinez and Walnut Creek! So good!!! Clean. Service was fast, my food was just as I ordered it and Josh was super helpful! We love Josh. read more

I haven't eaten at Roam in forever! While in Lafayette we tried Roam again and it was a really nice experience. This location is clean, spacious, and offers a little bit of something for everyone. Service was quick, seamless, and everything we needed with the little time we had. We split the Asian Grilled Chicken Salad, Fries, and two Classic Burgers with cheese (and I added avocado). Salad was a nice size to split, fries crispy, and loved the burger. The house sauce, house-made pickles, and that sesame seed bun..super yum! They offer patties made from beef, bison, turkey, or veggie, and you can get your burger in a gluten free bun or lettuce wrap too. They also have other fun burger options, chicken sandwiches and chicken strips, soups, sides, kiddo options, milkshakes, and more. Oh, and beer on-tap! Metered parking lot adjacent outside location. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - The Classic Burger with avocado - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

I usually do takeaway but decided to eat in. 8:30pm on a Friday and there was a line but it moved by quick. Everyone who ordered a burger enjoyed it! There are so many options. I ordered the fried chicken strips (all gluten free) and sweet potato fries. These were amazing! The strips were so crispy and had a good flavor! I'm so surprised. I had no idea they were gluten free. It's like a fast casual place where you order at the counter, but the staff was very kind! read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Fried Chicken Strips, Sweet Potato Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

The only menu item that I liked which I tried were the zucchini and onion fries ($6) - which are thinly shaved/cut swirls and circles of zucchini and onion rings lightly battered. These were worth the visit alone. The other items, not as much. We tried the Tejano burger and spicy fried chicken tenders. Burger patty was overcooked, dry and lacked seasoning. Tomato slice was cut too thick and slightly unripe. Corn tortilla strips did not add much except for a slight crunch. The spicy chicken tender strips came with a few pickle coins which helped balance out the heat/spiciness of the marinated batter for the chicken. It tasted like a smokier version of buffalo hot wings with much less sauce/wetness and tangy vinegar flavor. Wasn't my favorite but seemed better than their Tejano burger. If I were in the area again, I'd probably only get the zucchini onion fries. read more

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Roam Burger continues to deliver. Quality ingredients, reasonable prices, and quick and friendly service. Solid selection in Lafayette when you're craving a burger that's not too fatty. Since the last review (wow it's been 7 years?) Roam has added a lot more selection to their menu. read more

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Burger was mid at best, tasted like a pre-formed patty without any char or taste at all... Paid around $40 for two burgers and fries, fries and sesame bun were pretty good though. Kinda disappointed because the interior was nicely decorated, but taste of the food didn't match. read more

Great service. Clean Fresh food, great flavor. There is free water that is self serve you will also go to the counter to get your ketchup and mustard and napkins but they bring yiu yiur food to the table. They have beers and really great tasty shakes. Outside eating and plenty of parking. read more

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Last evening, my wife, son, and I visited Roam Artisan Burgers in Lafayette. It was recommended to us as a good place for a burger, so we decided to check it out.  Ordering is counter-style, with numbers given for the order. My son scoped out a table that was recently vacated, and we secured seating. I usually prefer places with more seating, but I'm always happy to see a business thriving. On our order was a Sunny Side Burger, a Tavern Burger, and a burger my son created with tomato, aged white cheddar, avocado, and mayo. He enjoyed an Alameda Soda Cream Soda. An order of fries for the table and some homemade ranch dressing made the meal complete. We enjoyed our burgers, and there was high praise from my wife and son. It was good enough for us to want to go again -whether Lafayette or San Ramon, the suggestion was great and I'd recommend them. Special bonus for the staff being kind, on point and going the extra mile. High praise to management for running a place that treats customers well. We felt very well taken care of and it's always nice to feel appreciated. read more

Excellent location with some outdoor seating under shade. Excellent burgers and more. I had the roam burger, fries and brussel sprouts again. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

This Roam Artisan Burgers constantly has traffic but very spacious. Tables, chairs, the self-serve water station - everything was always kept clean despite a lot of their customers being children. I ordered the Chalet Burger - swiss cheese and cremini mushroom combo paired with their house sauce is delicious. I like all-things mushroom, so I may be a bit bias but this was a pretty decent burger. The toasted buns with the numerous sesame seeds added a lot of texture. Overall quick service and very decent burgers! read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Chalet Burger, Sweet Potato Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

First time here, the soup was delicious and I loved the pesto sauce that was drizzled, My grilled cheese was delicious and they used a white cheese! The sweet potatoes fries were good and tasty. Of the 3 items I ordered, my sandwich was cooked and warm. My soup was delicious and flavorful but warm -not hot. Fries were nice and warm. Service was quick and my meal came out quickly. The ambiance is very cabin feeling with the wood design. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Great time for lunch after 2pm - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I really wanted to like this place since I've been here a few times. I ordered a friend chicken with the ranch on the side. They brought it to me with ranch on it. So I asked for it again because I'm lactose intolerant. They then bring me a new one with day old chicken strips that made it impossible to handle. I asked about it and they admitted they were made earlier and just had them ready so it would be faster. Super confused at this point. Why give me something old that I don't ask for because it is kinda close to what I did order? Then they explained that there is buttermilk in the chicken anyways so I should get the not fried chicken. I said fine. It do finally come a while later. So disappointing since the bun was twice the size of the actual chicken. Disappointed experience. Sad. Have them 3 instead of 1 because it felt like a 3 experience. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Apparently their fried chicken sandwich? - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

Hit up Rome Artisan Burger for an early dinner on Saturday--practically had the place to ourselves at 4pm. Plenty of parking, which already puts them ahead of most spots. **The Order** Went with the chimichurri burger and their famous haystack of onions and zucchini. My fiancé grabbed the lettuce-wrapped turkey burger with sweet potato fries, plus a refresher (free with their loyalty signup--smart move). **The Verdict** The chimichurri burger? High-quality beef with interesting flavors, but honestly, sometimes a great burger doesn't need the fancy extras. That haystack looked Instagram-ready but arrived swimming in grease--definitely a sharing situation, not a solo mission. Should've stuck with regular fries. My fiancé's turkey burger was a winner though, and those sweet potato fries disappeared fast. The refresher was apparently "amazing" according to her enthusiastic review. **Bottom Line** Counter service keeps things moving, there's nice patio seating for sunny days, and you can tell they're using quality ingredients. It's not going to blow your mind, but when you want a solid burger without the fuss, Rome Artisan delivers. Just maybe skip the haystack unless you're sharing. Perfect for: Quality burger cravings, casual dining, patio weather Skip if: You want mind-blowing flavors or hate counter service​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Updated review. See original for more details and less complaints lol. Since ordering takeout from Roam for a long time, it's unfortunate I feel the need to drop their rating. The price increases and less food, ultimate shrinkflation. Kids meal (with cheese on the plain burger) itself is close to $20, and the side of fries in the tiny bag was barely full, just around 7 fries in that thing. 1/3 full. The husband called and they said their portion sizes did change. Really??? I suppose I'm just mad that my French n Fries burger got messed up. Instead of the Brie cheese, they put blue cheese. Not my thing, especially in this burger. Not the first time they got it wrong, and it takes so much time and effort to go back or to call and tell them. More money to add each single item to a point that it's ridiculous. Quality is still OK for the most part, but it has been very inconsistent the past few times we've ordered. Still a fun atmosphere inside the place, but I'm too sober to forgive the recent mistakes and extreme shrinkflation. read more

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You will go for the food as it is super tasty and you simply can it go wrong with any items on the menu. Staff are busy and hard working but clearly jaded. The ambiance is none existent. But again you will go back for the food. The man cashier tries her hardest. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Seasonal soup - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

OK burgers, but nothing special. The brioche bun was nice but the patty was bland. The toppings were only OK. We ordered to-go on a Saturday afternoon and there was almost no one else in the restaurant, but despite that we waited quite a while for someone to come to the register to take our order, they weren't able to take our order of 2 burgers and so we had to wait for another person to come and take our order, then we waited quite a while for our order to come up. read more

Extremely overpriced for the lack of attention to their food. We ordered 4 burgers, and only one had the correct order because it was ordered to the menu. Mind you the other burgers had only one substitute. One crispy burger with no slaw received slaw One grilled chicken to order received no slaw One tejano burger with no crispy chips plus bacon had no bacon For being ridiculously expensive, they disappointed majorly. I will not be returning. read more

I tried Roam for the first time with a friend a little past 7pm on a Friday night. Our order was the Tejano burger, Sunny Side burger, brussels sprouts, season veggies (cauliflower), and sweet potato fries. It was pretty full when we got there, but we were able to promptly order and find two seats at the bar counter. The positives: Roam is clearly working with high quality ingredients. I appreciate any restaurant that is able to source locally. The burgers were balanced and constructed well. The flavor profiles and textures also made sense. The staff was also friendly and attentive. The ambiance is a bit noisy like a bar, but it's casual, hip, and probably meant to be that way. Areas for improvement: It took about 45 minutes for us to get our food. I understand that it was a busy night, but many people were waiting for a while. And it seemed like a lot of food came out at once. When we received ours, everything was colder than it should have been. The fries and veggies had clearly been sitting for a while, and the temperature of the burgers made it seem like they were warm, but not fresh off the grill. Had I come on a less busy time, perhaps my experience would have been different. However, 2 burgers, 3 sides, plus tip (no drinks) came out to just under $70.00. I don't think being served fresh and hot food is too big of an ask, even on a Friday night. I may try Roam again because I like the concept and ingredients. If the food service were better paced, it could easily be a 4 or 5 star review for me. read more

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We waited 45 minutes for our food, despite asking several times. We were told the salads were taking a long time but we watched a table who came 20 minutes after us get 3 salads before us - and another 10 minutes after that to get our food. The soup was terrible!! It was bitter and watery and not seasoned. Also after waiting 45 minutes they forgot our burger and tried to claim that we didn't order it. Our waiter was clearly frustrated but not apologetic or helpful at all. I will say the salads were good. But that was the only positive thing. read more

I tried surprising my wife and kids with takeout from one of my wife's favorite burger joints that we unfortunately hadn't frequented in a year. I hoped to have offered a relaxing evening turned into disappointment. My kids got chicken strip kids meals which worked out fine. But then it got sad. They forgot my wife's French fries she ordered. She wanted to share the summer veggies with bison meat, soup, and the summer time burger. All three portions were worth 1/3rd of what we got. The bison meat was actually beef and the portion of veggies was barely covering the container. The soup Says it's a quart for two servings and it was barely half a quart. Then my wife's burger had a tiny piece of mozzarella cheese and missed the tomato. It was nothing close to the picture describing the Summertime burger. Kids got through dinner happy with chicken but mom and dad had to dig through the fridge. Not worth the $100 bill. read more

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I used to make it to Roam every few weeks, stopping in as I talked back and forth to Oakland. Those trips have become sporadic, but my love for their budgets remains unchanged. This trip I skipped the shake and went straight for the meat. My medium rare burger was juicy and satisfying. The egg on top made it perfect. If you don't want to skip the shake, the current seasonal flavor is Lemon Meringue. If that idea appeals, but you want to save on calories, the Meyer Lemon Soda is delicious. It has a nicely bitter edge. I really wanted to try the seasonal soup, which was Red Lentil with Thai Red Curry, Coconut Cream, Cilantro and Chili Oil. It's a must try for next time. Totally worth the parking hassle. Recommended. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Meyer Lemon Soda - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Delicious burgers and fries, and it's nice they have wine and beer. Have to remove one star for the recent price increases which gave me a bit of a shock when they took my burger, fries and shake to over $30 - and that's with no service added ordering at the counter. Love the food here but if it gets any more expensive I will probably have to "Roam" on over to Social Bird which is a full service restaurant with cocktails that serves just as good a burger at actually a lower price. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Burger, fries, chocolate shake - really good but now over $30 - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

Been here more than 50 times. Food is consistently good, but overpriced imo. Burgers close to $20 before sides with counter ordering. Regardless, we come back because we like it. Staff always seem nice and the place is clean. Not a fan of the recent redesign. It had this charming industrial/bistro styling before that was warm, elegant, yet casual and made you feel like the extra few dollars on your meal was worth it. The new design is a bit like an overstuffed food hall at an airport. I'm curious if they got customer feedback before the change, but for me it's a definite downgrade. read more

Roam is one of those rare burger spots that reminds you how a good quality burger can be when done right. Many gluten free options that actually taste great ! Thank you roam for great service and food ! :) read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I would....first off my husband and I thought to try this place, BIG mistake! we sat where you could have a birds eye view of the kitchen where we could see one worker that worked as a server/dirty dish/garbage can duty we seen him clean the tables bringing the dirty dishes to a garbage can in the kitchen he scraped the leftovers into the trash with his bare hand then looked at his hand and quickly wiped his hand across his apron then grabbed food to be served with the same unwashed hands and served the food, also him and other workers in the kitchen on their phones, drinking their drinks, no gloves, no manager over seeing anything. The disgust of watching a food server never washing hands, and changing garbage, no gloves...repulsive...do not eat here! read more

Overall delicious, juicy Heritage Hamburger with a side of french fries, chipotle seasoned & a refreshing cane cola. Only complain was that i asked my hamburger to come with raw onions instead of grilled onions & it was served with no onions. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Heritage Burger, french fries with chipotle seasoning, ranch dip & a Cane Cola Bottle - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

We've been here twice now - first time for take out and second time we ate in! Burgers were great both times and definitely a "fancier" burger place. I like that you can get any of their style burgers with any type of meat. They even have bison! Fries were good and they have 3-4 rotating beers on tap too. Like all the reviews say, it definitely is a pricy lunch/dinner but I feel like it's pretty standard for the area and a "fancy" burger place. (ie Gott's or Broderick's in Walnut Creek". Parking is in a lot but with meters and they have an online order process or for dine-in you order at the counter and the staff bring out your food and the service is quick and efficient! The vibe is rustic and my only teeny tiny complaint is they have these metal chairs that scrape so loudly anytime anyone moves their chair back. Otherwise great place for dinner and probably the best fancy burger place in the area, we'll definitely be back! read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Chalet Burger and Russet Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

The benches are ripped, the chairs and tables are sticky and covered in food.... As is the floor The staff. One of 3 was nice, the other two are the epitome of indifference. One spent more time outside on his phone than in the restaurant. $60+ for 2 kids burger combos and an adult cheeseburger and fries. If the front of the house is this nasty and the staff couldn't care less, it makes me worry about the kitchen and food quality. To add, it's just past 5. One client in the restaraunt. So it's not dinner rush or just after dinner rush or just after lunch rush. Just apathy... read more

Everything g went well. The service, The food, The quality of ingredients. The noise level, The lighting, The music. This place is way underrated. This place is a sold 4 at a minimum. And.... Clearly they are doing something right because they have been in business for like 25 years or more with a steady following. Their veggie burger is definitely one of the better ones out there too. read more

Great service and delicious food. Loved the seasonal menu and the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable on the menu

Liked loved the turkey burger and the different way you can order "the works." I chose the chalet which basically topped my burger with Swiss cheese and mushrooms I the russet. Fries were a pass and disappointment. Hi flavor. Reminded me of diner fries and for the $20 cost of a burger and fries I expect to be wow'd at all levels read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Turkey burger - chalet style. Yum - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

There are a lot of specialty hamburger joints in central Contra Costa County, but one of the hidden gems of the region just may be Roam Artisan Burgers. Located in the La Fiesta Square Shopping Center in the heart of central Lafayette, Roam Artisan Burgers comes from owners and business partners Joshua Spiegelman and Lynn Gorfinkle, who have brought their concept of providing freshly made hamburgers from locally sourced supplies such as farmers and ranchers who they insist are dedicated to traditional methods of agriculture. This model of contentious environmentalism stretches all the way to the crafting of their restaurant's interior by using reclaimed wood and LED lighting and energy efficient appliances. I have experienced this welcoming atmosphere first-hand by being able to visit with friends their Union Street location in San Francisco, and their soft-opening of their now closed location in the uptown neighborhood in downtown Oakland. When a group of friends wanted to get a quick lunch after a day of shopping in nearby downtown Walnut Creek, the last place that we wanted to dine in was the chaotic downtown area there, so I suggested we go off the beaten path, at least for people in this area and head towards downtown Lafayette in visit a new place. Getting off the Central Lafayette freeway exit and finding this location of Roam Artisan Burgers was the only real challenge as downtown Lafayette's streets are so narrow and one-way only depending on where you turn. Thankfully, La Fiesta Square has its own parking lot, with metered parking, mind you, which is still only a quarter per fifteen minutes, so be sure to have coins on you at all times. When we arrived after the main lunch hour, they were not packed with very many customers, as there was no line to order. It's all fast-casual concept here at Roam Artisan Burgers as you order at their counter, which also serves as a bar, in which they also have beers on tap, and they give you a number to take to your table while you wait for your order to be created. The menu at Roam Artisan Burgers is separated into their Burgers, Sides & Salads, Drinks & Shakes and Kids. What is so unique about dining on their signature burgers at Roam Artisan Burgers is that you can order your option of main protein from Beef, Turkey, Bison and Veggie. Since we were craving burgers we knew we wanted burgers and there were a lot of good options to choose from. I ordered their Heritage which featured applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and aioli, and my friends decided to split their French N' Fries which truffle parmesan fries, brie, avocado, caramelized onions, greens, Worcestershire sauce and stone ground mustard. To pair with our meal, we shared an order of their Sweet Potato Fries. And since we all love milkshakes, we ordered and shared their 12 ounces sizes of their Salted Caramel and Mint Chip shakes. Once we found a table to sit at, we went and got complimentary filtered water at their condiment and utensil station. It didn't take too long for our shakes to be brought out first, and they were such a delight, as they were made with Straus Family Creamery Organic Ice Cream and they were so thick that the only way to drink it was with a spoon! Then came our burgers and sweet potato fries, of which the burgers were split in half per our request, and they were hearty and delectable as they were filled with an abundance of fresh ingredients. We also loved our Sweet Potato Fries as they filled us up, and our shakes were the perfect dessert to make our meal complete. I cannot wait to come back to Roam Artisan Burgers as their burgers are unique enough that with every visit you can get a whole new experience. I can't wait to come back and try their "new" Fried Chicken Sandwich. I do acknowledge that their prices are on the higher side, as their average price is over fifteen dollars for their signature burgers, and our total bill was $56.55 before gratuity was added in. But I am glad that Roam Artisan Burgers is doing well enough that they are continuing their expansion throughout the region, by using sustainably locally-sourced, it's clear what you pay for this type of operation here, and they wouldn't have it any other way! read more

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Generally very tasty burgers and sides, but just way too expensive for what you get. $15 for the French and Fry burger which had too much mustard and was a bit too salty for my liking. While I enjoyed eating it, I think the brie and avocado were a bit too rich for me :( It was quite the heavy meal along with the greasy zucchini and onion haystack which are fried real thin so you can't even tell there are veggies in it. My husband had the Sunny Side burger and enjoyed it with fries. Great service, and we ordered our beef patties with some pink inside. For a $15 gourmet burger I think I was expecting some more quality and flavor, but it was tasty and hits the spot for a burger craving. Good vibes inside and outside. I've also been here before and got the Swiss and mushroom burger which was definitely lighter and cheaper than the French and Fry burger I got this time around. read more

Roam Artisan Burgers - Russet Fries, Zucchini Onion Haystack, Sunny Side Burger (left), French n' Fries Burger (right) - Burgers Near Me - Lafayette, California

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I'd like to give everything 5 stars but it's just not always possible. So I LOVE their fries! Their fry fecta and specifically their sweet potato fries. They are hands down MY favorite sweet potato fry around. I always get their farmers market salad cuz it always had yummy fresh ingredients, often times the dress is bland and flavorless but overall I crave this and enjoy eating it. This particular visit I wanted a protein added so I asked for an egg over easy. I mean you tell me... by the looks of the photo... that sure looks raw as a MF lol. ( I ate it anyway) but yea NOoooo good! And they egg was flavorless so it def came in bulk and is not very fresh. Not like this is fine dining but a good egg is hard to come time these days lol. At least it looked fairly healthy and orange and not foggy and yellow. Pretty much self serve. I asked if I could open a bottle of wine and they let me! That was nice! No corkage fee and they serve alcohol there so I had to ask first ( so if u hold an event ) Ambiance is nice, open and airy and they have outdoor seating if you bring dogs or just wanna be out doors. I like this place but I may skip the egg in the future lol for 2$ extra that should not be raw read more

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- communal seating inside - nice individual seating, long booths and chairs - okay and nice service - love the side, the smooth wooden feel to the tables and the walls - menu is easy to navigate - have a station for water, utensils, and condiments - parking was easy but I do believe it can get hectic, pay for parking, 3 hour minimum - there's a bar and outside seating - $11.38 for one burger called the Sunny Side -burger was pretty good but I am not sure it is worth being charged $11. 4/5 read more

This burger place was a favorite of my family. We come here for special occasions as the burgers are very pricey. We came for Mother's Day and it was delicious. Unfortunately today's (7/4/25) burgers were not up to expectations. 2 of the 3 burgers were undercooked as I can see red in the middle. We didn't ask for medium rare as most burgers are cooked to medium unless specified otherwise. This has happened before so I'm wondering if the "cook" is checking the temp of the burger before plating it. My kids ate it though but if they get sick, we will have to find another burger place. The other burger (French n Fries) had a horse radish taste (not one of the ingredients) which my stomach can not handle and I'm paying the price for it now. I hope this was just an off day as it's not worth paying a lot of money for undercooked burgers. We will give it one more try but it'll be a while before I come back. By then, hopefully they will work out some of their issues. read more

Are there many places in the USA where your phone says "Roaming?" Not likely, but if you make it to Roam Artisan Burger, you might have to roam the menu of combinations to get a stylish burger or a custom one. In addition, they have a good section of beers on tap and sides and desserts to call that a wrap. Drop by this small and cozy burger spot and give it a try. read more

Love their burgers. Great beefy flavors. I hope one day they stop using seed oils in making their fried food. Seed oils don't match their mission of healthy food read more

They finally changed policies of overcooking burger and I had an excellent; medium rare plus burger. So glad it's back to cooking the meat to customer's preference and not beholden to overly safe, over cooked meat. Highly recommended again. read more

Food is delicious. Never had an issue with the staff until today. A female who took my order was extremely rude for no reason. Pretty sure she intentionally overcharged me too and I was too shocked to do anything read more