My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch today before taking our boys to the water park. Rocket Burger is one of our favorite places to stop in to eat or just grab a couple of the MANY bottle sodas they sell. Upon walking in we immediately noticed they did a little re-model and moved the kitchen area back so it opens up the dining area a little. I also noticed it was a lot quieter & cooler inside. They also put a wall up that they are going to be selling some of their sodas by the 4 or 6 pack. My BF was excited to hear that so now we can stock up on some of his favorites at home. Like I said, we have been here many times but this time I tried the Afterburner Burger & OMG was it good! It had just the right amount of hot flavor but not too much to where you couldn't eat & enjoy it. He got a Bacon Rocket Burger that was good as well. We always get the chili cheese fries with the chili on the side & like always they were delicious! Don't be discouraged by the location or outside appearance of Rocket Burger, it's a small family business ran by nice people who serve good food! read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Afterburner burger, minus the onions, delicious! - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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So thankful to find this local gem. Is the dining area a little small? Yep. Nothing fancy here (and it sits to the side of a Church's chicken, not a Canes - and I've never had any issue with ample parking). That said, I don't come here for the ambiance, I come here for the food! Their service is second only to their burgers, and while the burger patty itself is nothing special, the combinations of toppings and styles they offer are nothing short of spectacular for the price. Also, if you're a fan of fried zucchini - this is *the* place. The amount of food you get is more than satisfactory and man does it taste good!! It's small, but it's clean. It's super friendly, reasonably priced, and ... well... it's wonderful! It would be hard to go wrong in here, highly recommended! read more

One word comes to mind..... YUM! Everyone is ranting and raving about the burgers (which are scrumptious), but you need to try the subs here too!!! The subs here are amazing! They are a great price and you get a lot of sub for your buck. The meat, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, etc are stuffed into delicious whole wheat bread (they have other types of bread too) and the toppings practically over flow out of the sandwich. This place is great because they have different types of food to please almost any one and it is all delish. They have a good selection including burgers, subs, mini corn dogs, salads, gyros, fries, onion rings, etc etc that are all custom made to order. The burgers are great and I tried the "moo-yorker" on a whim which was delicious. The fries are fresh cut on site and the kitchen is open. They also have a HUGE soda collection that has many different types of specialty sodas from all over the place. I have gone to this restaurant many times and the atmosphere is laid back, casual, and down to the basics. Good place to go if you have kids. However, it is a smaller restaurant with limited seating. Also, if you are trying to impress a pretentious date this is probably not the spot for you. The people that work here are all very friendly, helpful, and has a family owner-ship vibe. Basically..... This restaurant has yummy food and great prices. I definitely recommend that you stop by if your in the area! read more

Third time in today. This mini-mart converted into hamburger making awesomeness does not disappoint. Onion rings with panko breading, yes please! Hamburger with rocket sauce, heck yah! Cheese curds, any flavor of soda you would ever want and then some....must stop drooling. I need to go here more often, the service is great. The owner is always there, he treats you like a person. My 5 year old ate the WHOLE burger tonight, this was after doing some sort of moon dance because I mentioned we were going to Rocket Burger. Burgerlishious! read more

Bacon cheeseburger was perfection. The meat was tender and juicy, cooked to medium perfection, the bacon was crispy and the right proportion to the beef. The lettuce was very finely shredded, onions were diced and blended well with the lettuce to add just the right amount to each bite. The bun was toasted lightly but still fluffy. The onion rings were very good... corn meal breading that was light and crispy, the onion was soft but didn't pull out of the breading. The cheese curds were amazing. They were small, breading was very light and crispy. The wall of soda is diverse and has something for everyone. I chose the Blenheim Ginger Ale pink cap (the spicier one). I was assisted with my choice which was great because I didn't know the difference between the options. Staff was knowledgeable and very courteous. The place has a bright and cheerful environment with "old timey" soda advertisement signs. read more

I for one, fail to see the allure of this place. The reviews way oversell the food. The fries are over cooked, the grilled onions that were on my sandwich were awful. The onions tasted like they were accompanied by the scrapings off the grill. I wouldn't send people here and the only reason I would consider returning is to try one of their speciality burgers that don't involve onions. Yuck. They do have ALOT of sodas to choose from to wash down the grill garbage. read more

Great burgers and amazing soda pop selection! You can updgrade their sodas to make it a float! They also have slush puppies (slushie) in a bunch of flavors! Great place to bring kids or a fun date night! You can stop next door to Pop the Soda Shop to find an even bigger selection of bottled soda! read more

This charming hole-in-the-wall has a retro vibe inside. We came here for dinner on November 1st, 2019. It was awesome! The burgers were great, but what really blew me away were the fries! They were crispy and fluffy inside; they were perfect. Throw in the fact that they have their own craft sodas! If you come here you have to get some soda from their soda shop next door. The soda is amazing and has real sugar in it. This place has everything you want from a diner: good food, family-owned and a good vibe. Please seek out this place! read more

Just gotta say yummy... so good it tickles... dw, my son, got the terriaki Burger... ummmm really??? With a fried pineapple slice.... let's just talk about the housemade terriaki sauce... and not your typical bun either... listen... don't get me wrong... its a Burger joint... BUT it's not 'just' another Burger joint... after all the 'taste is outta this world'... and the fries... exceptional!!! On to the cherry... they probably have over 200 different sodas... old school favs and some new school stuff... everything from Virgil's root beer... to the ever natural Oogave drinks... they even have one called dog snot and Kitty pittle (not feeling THAT adventurous today)... creamy deliciousness... Whether it's next door to you... or across town... it is DEFINITELY worth the ride... read more

Loved the food it was amazing and came out quick and was delicious won't be the last time I'm going here!!!

For a burger joint, this is as good as it gets. I especially loved the large selection of specialty sodas. They also have the best chili cheese fries, I have never had better chili, it was meaty and tasty and best of all not greasy! I will definitely go back when we are in the area. read more

I have been in so many times since the time of my initial review that I had to write an update. It has been awesome every time. The fries, still deep fried awesomeness! There soda selection is always growing and if you get a chance you have to try; The Flying Cauldron "non-alcoholic" Butterscotch Beer.. If you tell other people that you 'like' butterscotch so they don't think you're weird, this is your dream soda. Whenever I go I buy two because the 1st one I inhale and the 2nd one I actually drink slow enough to enjoy..;-) I realize that I have never mentioned the service which has always been the "no-brainer" part of deciding if I want to eat at Rocket Burger. There are those places you love to eat, but wish you could get someone to go get it for you "You know 'cause the food's great but.." and the 'but' is not wanting to have to actually go there. This is not one of those places..I swear on my bones. :-) read more

I was in the area and starving. Read the reviews and this place was spot on. It's got that soda shop feel with classic big burgers. I went with the bacon one and it did not disappoint. It's off the roadway but worth the stop. Friendly staff! read more

All I know is. The Hubs and I were hungry so I yelped a burger joint in PHX. I was all Bae this place has 254 reviews .. Let's go there ! We were in PHX from Prescott for the day. Got the Teriyaki Burger Rocket size and fries ! delishioursh ! Hit The Spot ! The owner even chased us to the parking lot to make sure we enjoyed our Food Yay!!!!! read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Teriyaki Burger Rocket Size Split & Fries with a couple of Root Beers ! Yum ! - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great little hole in the wall burger joint. The all beef hot dog was amazing. The pastrami burger was also fantastic. The bacon cheese burger is good, but not the best thing I've ever eaten. I think the sweetness of the rocket sauce takes away from the burger taste but overall is good. Amazing soda selection and I'll definitely be back. I would suggest a good scrub down and a fresh coat of paint for the place, but the food was great. read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Pastrami burger and chili cheese dog - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I am sitting in this establishment right now, just having finished the second burger I have ever had here. When I got my first burger here about a month ago, it was amazing. Still, I decided to try Rocket a second time because I thought it may be a fluke. It was not a fluke. These burgers are out of this world. So far I have had the Mexican burger, and now the Garlic Melt. Everything is cooked perfectly and the fries are awesome. Fast, friendly service and at a reasonable price! Will recommend to everyone I can find! read more

Outstanding! Gets a bump for being a friendly, family owned establishment on the Northwest side. Will be back. 1) Afterburner fried chicken sandwich- Considering I don't eat beef or pork, I've had my fair share of fried chicken sandwiches. I would have to put this is the top 5 I've ever had- the breading was perfect, the veggies were fresh, but the rocket relish makes the sandwich unique and memorable. A legitimate "spicy" chicken sandwich. 2) New York Burger- my wife decided to go for an extra meaty option, and she loved it. It comes with a burger patty, pastrami, and her husbands bacon from the chicken sandwich. Also cole slaw. She also said the fries were well seasoned. 3) SO MANY SODAS- I'm not a huge soda drinker, but the sheer volume and variety is pretty amazing. Chocolate, bacon, and more root beer flavors than you can imagine are all options. read more

It deserves 5 stars. All of my return visits have been amazing. You can get pastrami on your burger. Did you hear what I just said. Pastrami on the burger. I'm not joking here folks. Pastrami on the burger. An entirely different meet (Pastrami) on top of a completely seperate meat (hamburger). I'm not sure it's the leanest cut of pastrami, in fact it's fatty as hell, but it is pastrami on the burger. Need I say more. One more time.... Pastrami on the burger. Ergo.... Five Stars. read more

I went to Rocket Burger this afternoon and got the single Ghost Burger. If you like something with a little kick this is the burger for you! The chipotle mayo, along with the Ghost cheese will have you feeling a little heat. The fries were delicious. I got a raspberry soda and wish I would have chosen a different one -- it was just weird tasting. The restaurant looks like a hole in the wall but was very clean with great staff. read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Ghost Burger with fries and a raspberry soda - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Oooooh... I was a little apprehensive about Rocket. Their vegetarian selection did not look promising. No veggie burger? What?! We ordered the mushrooms and zucchini to start. Oh-em-geeee! These were home made morsels of joy with a mouthwatering, well seasoned batter. I ordered a veggie sub and everyone else ordered a burger. The burgers were raved about with every bite. My veggie sub on the other hand? Just so-so. The bread was really good and the quality and variety of veggies was good. Something just didn't work though... I think it didn't have enough mustard/ mayo/ sauce/ dressing. It needed something. And more cheese probably. We also had fries and cheese curds on the side. Fries were fresh, not frozen. Yay! Cheese curds were tasty. Soda wall was a bit insane. I'm not a soda person. I was getting a toothache just looking at this wall. I would prefer a beer wall... read more

I wish I could give this place more stars. But a place with the word "Burgers" in it led me to setting high expectations for the burger I ordered. Thank goodness for my big appetite that day because I ordered the regular burger and a chili dog. The chili dog was spot on! The burger, cold and not much to it. Maybe I should have sent it back, but I hate being wasteful, so I ate it. But sadly that made me not want to order a burger there again for a long time. I'll give it another chance someday because of high rating. read more

WOW!! Amazing food and great Customer service.. just brought my husband here, we just moved here and read such great reviews, he actually decided to go here instead if a big restaurant for hia fathers day lunch. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID. It's a hidden gem, so delicious. I order the Mexican coleslaw fish sandwich and onion rings, my Hubby got the new New York burger with fried zucchini. And our son had the mini corn dogs.. everything was sooo good.. even down to the little mini corn dog. The onion rings were so amazing and their ranch you can tell is homemade. My husband lived his New York pastrami, and the zucchini was fried to perfection. We will definitely be back to this spot. Don't let the outside fool u. It's hidden in a tiny little old shopping center.. but you will not be disappointed. read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Zucchini and onion rings, yummy! - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Guys, I love this place! We found it on accident and I've been back 5 times! Classic burger joint. The ambience is what you would expect. It's a burger joint! Come on! Every single roll I've had was delicious, warm, and fresh. It was great! If you love classic, real potato fries, this is your joint! I had the cherry slush-puppy with a gyro burger and it was freakin' great! I was expecting just gyro meat, and it was loaded with meat & a burger patty that was flavorful and moist! The Philly is good, but we don't do green peppers, that's a Jersey thing! Get it right! There was this WALL OF SODA. This place has every flavor and brand of soda out there! Try the cream sodas, the maple bacon, the butter scotch, so much! Best part of the meal was the fried mushrooms. BEST. IN. THE. WORLD. I've never had better. Seasoned to PERFECTION! A little more expensive than average, but the food is above average so it's OK! read more

My daughter and I were heading to the Glendale drive-in and I felt like having a hamburger in the west valley so I looked on yelp and found this place. it is definitely unique with all their soda selections but I can't speak highly of the food nor can I speak negatively it's just a regular burger. the burger was fine but it was nothing that I would drive all the way from Eastvalley to the West Valley to have. The fries were good. One thing I did not appreciate about the place was the guy behind the wall who was cooking (manager or owner) was really micromanaging the people up front. I was just waiting there until they had a moment but he was like you need to help, you need help and he was just kind of rude to his employees. They were helping and he was just making a scene. that was a turnoff for me and I probably won't return because of that. read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious burger and fries were amazing, will definitely be coming back! Everything seems very homemade and the best quality.

We were in Phoenix for one day while on a big road trip. Being from out of town, we got lost trying to get there, but it was totally worth it. The soda selection alone was worth the trip, but the sandwiches were really top-notch too. The fries were thin-cut and really tasted like potato. They were fried fairly dark, and some of them were limp by the time we got them back to the hotel, but I've never had fries that stayed crispy after being transported in Styrofoam, so it's hard to say what they would have been like fresh from the fryer. I thought they were delicious. The Teriyaki burger featured Teriyaki sauce that was flavorful (not super salty) and, most importantly, DEEP FRIED PINEAPPLE RINGS. I ordered the Italian sub and sort of regretted not getting something more unique, but the sandwich was probably the best I've had since moving away from the Philadelphia area. The lunchmeat seemed high quality and the bread tasted fresh. We ate at a lot of great places during our road trip and this was definitely a highlight. read more

Like food? Me too....Like great food?! Me too! Rocket Burger is conveniently located 5 minutes from my house, and fits the budget like the 50 stars on our beautiful flag! In my opinion it's under priced, fresh food, great people, amazing cooks! But it all starts with a great owner. We got the opportunity to speak to the owner/head chef, and it explained the godly burgers that come from the kitchen. This place is great, innovative, and EASY on the bank account. Santa Fe Burger, to die for... read more

I was excited to try this place based off of the reviews but in the end I was disappointed. It has a convenient store feel with a fast food place inside of it. The food was ok at best, but the soda/drink options is the only reason to go. There are over 315 soda options, they also have fountain drinks, juices, Powerade and bottled water as well. If I go back it will only be to get drinks because of all the unique drink options that you can't find most place. read more

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Food is pretty good but nothing too special. The main attraction is of course the wall of soda. They have almost every soda you can think of and for only a $1 they will make it in to a float for you which is 100% worth it especially with the butter beer! read more

Went to Rocket Burget with my brother based on reviews I'd read here. The place was fairly large and had lots of tables, but despite it not being very busy; most of the tables weren't clean and the store had a strange smell (or 'funk') lingering near the entrance. My burger was made the way they make all the burgers, which was unfortunate since my order was for only lettuce and onion (and Mayo doesn't just scrape off). So I wasn't able to eat or try to enjoy my burger. Based on the way they took our order and the cleanliness of the place, the employees just seemed disinterested so I didn't bother to try and get it fixed. The soda selection was awesome. They have everything you can think of. The downside is it's all cans and bottles with no soda fountain. I'm the kind of person who enjoys free refills for my drinks. I did get to enjoy the fries and onion rings; and the onion rings are some of the best I've ever had. The onion rings alone are going to bring me back to give the burgers (and employees) another shot, but unfortunately with just my first visit to judge off of, it's not something I'm anticipating happening soon. read more

Always down for an old fashioned burger taken to its logical destination. Santa fe burger very good, the whole fried pepper was tasty. Fries are excellent and the vent on top of my togo fries really helped from them being soggy mess. Nice touch. read more

This is a great neighborhood burger shop! Delicious burgers and one of our family's favorite spots! The soda wall is fun to look at as well.

Lots of retro sodas to choose from! Nice locally owed burger joint that also serves gyro's, and other sandwiches. You gotta love a place that cuts their own spuds at least I do. I had the cheeseburger special for 3.99 nice size patty, fries and a drink with free refills. read more

Over a year later and still great. Went in on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch and got the California burger (sans tomatoes and pickles). The avocado was fresh, the bun wasn't dry, and their "secret" sauce was still perfectly peppery and went great with the avocado and cheese. It's also one of the only places to get a lot of the soda they have on offer and today I chose a vanilla root beer from Barrel Brothers. It seems that they bought most of the mini-mall they're in so there's more parking and will soon be a lot more seating. Good for them! read more

My first visit was last week. Good food and good prices. Had the burger and the wife had a sub. Both were very good. Good fries and rings as well. If you order a "combo" you will get a HUGE basket of fries. Even my family (who loves to eat fries!) could share one order between two of us. The interior needs a bit of TLC but these guys are just starting out and they are independent (which you have to love in our chain saturated restaurant). The location is a bit ghetto but you don't need to pack heat. You do leave smelling like grease...so bring an extra shirt. :) I really liked the huge selection of unique soda. The kids loved it too. This was a really cool touch. The owners are really friendly and nice and you just feel good supporting a local business. We need more restaurants like Rocket Burgers. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Rocket Burger's homemade onion rings are some of the best I've ever had. I love the California burger, and the gyro burger is super awesome. I always make sure to steal a bite of Andy F's rocket burger (it's three patties! on a sub roll! so epic). Part of the fun of eating at Rocket Burger is spending way too long examining all the soda options - last time, I found a dandelion soda, but was just too chicken to try it (but YOU should - and tell me about it!) The owners and staff are lovely, and you can tell they really care about this place. Andy and I actually had a really terrible experience our first time here (waited an hour + for food that was cold on arrival, etc), and when Andy yelped about it, the owner reached out. He said there was no excuse for the terrible service, but he'd instituted some changes and hoped we'd come back. We've been back a dozen times since that fateful day, and never once have we regretted it! Well, I regret not having tried all the sodas. But I feel I made a valiant effort! read more

I stopped in after reading about it here.... Ordered the Eddie Lopez Burger (Double)... First of all, the burger is huge... a single would have been fine, but hey, who's counting calories? I really enjoyed this burger...every bite of it... Next time I will venture to try either the bacon burger or the Cali burger. Great service...And the coolest thing I have seen in a long time is their bottle soda fridges..must have been 8 of them... They had every kind of soda you can imagine... I'm talking about sodas from way back when...Ones I didn't think were out there any more.. Can't wait to bring my family back for dinner. read more

This was my second time here. I had the double gyro burger. I thought it was awesome and I was impressed for the second time in a row. The owner brought out some Mexi Slaw and it had some amazing flavors. They also have craft sodas on tap now and all of them were very true to taste and not too sweet. Love this place! read more

Rocket Burger & Subs - Gyro Double Burger. Tzaziki sauce and onions made it pop. - Burgers Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Pretty good spot. Love that they have so many drinks available - that's the real reason for the stars. The food was just okay, nothing too exciting. We will be back again. read more

A few months ago I set out to find the best burger in town. I tried The Grind, Wineburger, and a couple of others but none can top Rocket Burger. It was the best cheeseburger I have ever had, by a mile! I ordered a double cheeseburger with everything. The bun was toasty yet soft, the veggies were fresh, the meat was perfect, and the thousand island sauce was the icing on the cake. I had the fries and the onion rings as well. Both were just mediocre in my opinion. The beverage selection was huge and beyond awesome! If you are looking for a great burger at a great price look no further. No other burgers can compare! I am going to have to work out harder because I plan on going back to eat there very often! Went back today just to make sure it was going to be as good as the first time. I honestly could not believe a burger could be this good. Guess what? It was just as amazing the second time!!! read more