Always love a good home town favorite especially when you want a burger and fries without settling for a kids meal from a commercialized fast food joint. Rush's has always been my favorite as a little girl with their fried chicken baskets to the hotdogs but on this go round I got a Junior Cheeseburger Deluxe Basket no slaw double fries. Not a big fan of coleslaw unless it is all mayo and salt and pepper. No sugar in the slaw please. The burger was fresh but the bun was a little crumbly. For me it's always the fresh fries though that keep me coming back for more. Thank God they listen to customers and went back to the original fries from the crinkle. Headquarters location off 378 in West Columbia is the best as the have optimal customer service compared to all other locations! Hands down go try if you haven't! read more

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After reading several positive reviews , we decided to finally try this place for a quick dinner tonight. Burgers and Hot dog were excellent as were the fries. There was a small problem with our order but mgt promptly took care of and exceeded our expecations... We both agree we would stop here another time... read more

Rush's - Hot Dog with fries - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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The service is what sets this fast food (local) chain apart from others. The workers are all nice and they remember you. As for ambience, I would say that the restaurant feels very much like what I imagine the 80s were like. The food is also always consistent. The chili burger is perfect and their fries always have the perfect amount of crisp. The chicken sandwich is also really juicy (slightly lacking in breading). read more

I do not care what out of towners say. Rush's is %99 the best burgers anywhere especially when you are having a bad day. Quick service always a smile and great burgers. I don't get cheeses and the fills me up or even half a burger and save the rest for later barbecue sandwiches are my Moms fav. Been eating here since we cut school in high school. Worth the hour of detention . To run there for lunch. I appreciate a thank you for my business and I alway receive one at Rush's. Thank you Mr Rush's owner for trusting your people to be polite especially the one near the hospital in west columbia where people are severely stressed over loved ones and kind word can make the difference in strength in a bad situation. Keep up the good work. Could be a teeny less on the price but if that is what it takes to pay good help these days I guess I get it. Wish you could earn points somehow. I don't eat there that much but I might if I earned free points haha. Great outside in West Columbia and the owner cared when I was struggling to get a wheelchair to the outdoor table. It was nearly impossible but he seemed to watch and understand how difficult it was. I think he may be working on more accessibility. We appreciate that. read more

Really enjoyed our burritos (1 bacon and 1 chorizo). You can watch everything being made for you. My Mocha was lovely, I prefer it it not too sweet, since you can talk directly to the person making it, it was made perfectly (if you prefer sweeter, you may need to tell them that)! We will be back.​​ read more

I thought I had left a review before, but that was probably on FB and I emailed the company directly. I never heard back. Those fries suck out loud. Y'all lost a twice a month customer for life. The fact that yall couldn't be consistent with fries is very telling. Your solution is to blame the style. Orida oven fries are better than the crinkle fries in use now. Here is a pic of a BBQ outfit called Maurice's who have the best fries and burger I've had. They use the same type y'all had for decades, but claim you can't get right. read more

Rush's - Best burger combo I've had at Maurice's on Elmwood. - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

What a treat it was to find this place!! It was an old school burger joint that did not disappoint! We got the double cheeseburger (SO good!) and fries. You also can get a third side like coleslaw, potato salad or an extra serving of fries. By the way the fries are the perfect crisp!! We can not wait to go back!! read more

Rush's - Double Cheeseburger and French Fries - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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Came here late with my friend from NY. We've never heard of Rush's. Was very mid. The small cones were practically large and great especially for $2. I ordered chili cheese burger which I never got. Didn't feel I needed the check the bag when two different people at the window clarified my order. My mistake I guess. Tried to call the number on Apple Maps but it doesn't work. My friend had a chicken piece meal which for the price he feels like he shouldn't complain. read more

A classic - always delicious, friendly, and fresh! Especially a fan of their milkshakes and fries.

Hamburger tastes like it was boiled in water no flavor and cold. The new fries were horrible they were soggy, cold, and greasy. I'm afraid I will never order from Rush's again unless they change fries back to original! read more

Unfortunately, I was ready to take a bite and discovered this on my burger bun... It appears to be some circular imprint. Not sure what it is?! read more

Rush's - Some circular imprint. Not sure what to make of it?! - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Was great to find this place and its a underated gem. Went tyere to eat after a trip to the swimming pool

Such a great staple of Columbia South Carolina, I mean where else can you get great fried chicken, burgers, shakes and more all under one roof!! The crispness of the chicken is wonderful with a juicy bite after the snap of the crispy outer texture. The fries are great and the shakes make you want to take a longer break from lunch! If you haven't you have to "Rush on down to Rush's" and rest yourself to s meal and thrill with the old time burger joint feel. read more

I usually eat at Rush's about 2-3 times a year. Last night I was hungry and it was available. The food was hot and fresh and moderately priced but I personally like my chicken a little crispier and crunchier. It's just a personal preference the skin on the chicken is very soft. Not really what I like but it did taste good. My daughter had the chicken sandwich and it's very confusing to know which one to get unless you've been there before. We thought we order the one we toppings but ended up getting a regular. No biggie since it was her first time there. They also have some really good burgers! read more

Rush's - Chicken sandwich - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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Stopped here yesterday for lunch. The food was good and the place was clean. When I walked in, I was greeted by a young lady working the register. She took my order and told me not to move cause my food was coming right up. It was and I went to sit down. The dining area had a few folks in it, but it was clean and there was a guy Walking around wiping down tables and such. When I finished my meal, I dumped my trash and then I left. I parked at the back of the restaurant. The drive thru is a little weird. You can come two ways into the drive thru...from the front and back. I will return when I am on that side of town. read more

The girl with the sleeve tattoo is rude to customers and especially employees. The way she talked to her coworkers in front of customers was embarrassing. She has no management skills. read more

Everything was terrible. My food order was all incorrect. I went back in and saw that there was about 10 burgers premade sitting out in the kitchen area while about 7 employees were just wondering around the kitchen. I'll never go back to Rush's again!!! read more

This is one of our favorite places when in Columbia Sc. They wasn't open for sit down, just drive threw. The drive threw moved so fast efficient it surprised me. We ordered 8pc Chicken meal which came with potato salad and coleslaw and Sweet tea. $23. The food was just like we remembered, can't wait to come back down to Columbia for our next Rush fix. read more

So I ordered the three-piece chicken basket. I ask for dark meat. So of course they gave me two chicken breast and wing. The chicken was so dry and over cooked it was barely edible. On top of that this is another place where no matter how many times you say thank you to the staff they cannot say thank you Back. read more

Forget about a regular burger chain eat here. This place was a pleasant surprise. Driving thru the area and Yelping for some new fast food joints to try I came across Rush's. Very good cheeseburgers and fries. I had the double cheeseburger with extra cheese and no mayo with a large fry. Nice size burger that tasted a little like a double whopper. The main difference was the burger was cooked on a flattop grill and it didn't come with ketchup. Overall, pretty tasty for a fast-food burger. As stated in other reviews, the service was fast and friendly. the only negative thing I can say is, they don't have a Rush's anywhere remotely close to me in South Florida:( Remember to tell them Dan sent you and Stay Hungry! read more

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This was my first time ever going to a rush's . They don't usually have these in upstate SC . For the first time , I thought it was pretty good. The staff was friendly , meaning as soon as you walked in you were welcomed . I think this is a good spot if you want to grab something quick and tasty. I had the cheeseburger, I ordered it with No tomato. They got everything in my order correct. The food was hot and it was a lot of food. The prices are kind of reasonable. The place was really clean which was a major place because most places like these aren't usually clean . read more

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Got hungry half way to Hilton Head. Found this place thru Yelp. Burgers were super tasty and a good size. JR burger was enough for the wife. JR even filled up my teenage son. I had double cheeseburger. Very satisfying. Shakes were tasty too. A great burger joint. read more

Good, local, fast food joint. Fast, friendly service and reasonable prices. I grew up with Rush's and, thankfully, the food has remained consistent. Side story: I ordered a "bag" of rolls for $1.69 thinking it would be 3 or 4 rolls. Turns out, it was TWELVE rolls! 12 rolls for $1.69??? What??? Needless to say, we were eating rolls for days. Actually, there are still a few rolls in the fridge as i write this... read more

Rush's is a place I can visit, and know that I will always leave happy. I frequently visit the locations in my hometown, and can't wait to go back! read more

Sadly, disappointed:( Drove here to try the burger after seeing their ad repeatedly on the weather app. -Both our burgers were cold and the meat was kind of tasteless. The cheese added another layer of bad. . We did not dine in, we went through the drive-thru. Wish we had a better experience, really wanted to love this place! read more

Stopped here after a busy Mother's Day morning at the zoo. So glad we did! Tasty treats for 5 hungry people. I am a milkshake fiend, and these were delicious. Everything was hot and tasted fresh, not typical "fast" food, though it was fast indeed. read more

I enjoyed my visit to Rushes. Restaurant was clean and comfortable. I was immediately greeted by a friendly staff and quickly served a very tasty cheeseburger. read more

This spot was really delicious. I didn't have high expectations considering it's a burger joint but I was fairly impressed. The food was not greasy at all and the fries were cooked to perfection. I got a double cheeseburger and it was delightful, no grease dripping off the patties and no soggy buns. I also got a side of coleslaw which was ok, nothing too special. I will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend anyone visiting Columbia. read more

I asked for a sweet tea. Not only was the tea sweetened in a seemingly half-assed manner, but there was also a lemon in the tea that I did NOT ask for. I understand that perhaps Rush's thinks that their lemons are fancy and complimentary, but I am severely allergic to lemons. How about instead of focusing on garnishing your Yankee-flavored "sweet" tea with some fruit, you focus on actually sweetening it. Wasn't worth the ridiculous $1.76 spent. read more

Rush's - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

When i'm in West Columbia I always pass this place but never stopped for years why I don't know know but one night after coming from a late dinner we stopped here and had a sweet tooth snack.Chocolate cake with Ice cream and whipped cream on top and a fried apple pie with whipped cream and to save my life I can't remember the names of these great snacks! Wait a minute! Hot fudge cake sundae and a apple pie sundae(thanks Google). The food menu is really simple but the burgers and sides and chicken look so great. Next time i"m in the area I will order the full menu. read more

Rush's - Hot fudge cake $2.89 + tax - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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The fifth place on our cheeseburger crawl was Rush's, a local fast food restaurant chain with six locations throughout Columbia (as well as two other locations in Lexington and Camden). It was a rainy day, but any day is good for cheeseburgers and fries in my book, so we drove over to the Rush's on Broad River Road by the I-26 to see if Rush's really offered "Fabulous Food . . . Fast!" The menu at Rush's is clean and simple, with three main types of food of the menu: it offers hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and chili burgers, chili and slaw dogs, and fried chicken. A regular cheeseburger comes all the way with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion. A couple of general comments about the cheeseburger at Rush's: I thought the cheeseburger was pretty similar to Palmetto Sandwich Shop except without the pimento cheese, meaning it was a simple, solid cheeseburger that didn't stand out very much...the burger was definitely made fast though - less than a minute after ordering, the food was ready. Flarké liked that the fries came in a cup. Hambone added "It is better than fast food", and Andy said "This cheeseburger is a step above McDonald's - at least it didn't make my stomach hurt." Andy's comment initially sounded kind of harsh, until I found out that whenever he eats a burger from McDonald's, he gets a stomachache - so, in context, it was a compliment...I think? -Here are our ratings on the cheeseburger and fries: Average Rating: 2.87 For more details about the cheeseburger crawl, as well as photos of both the restaurant and some of the dishes offered here, you can visit my food blog, http://epicurious-eats.blogspot.com/ read more

Rush's has been in town longer than many of us. It's a family-owned, small, nine store regional chain with locations in Columbia, Lexington and Camden. You might remember Saturday excursions to Bum's Bummers that started with a milkshake and cheese burger basket at Rush's. Rush's started out in the 1940's as a dairy farm. The family later added a drive-in which ended up burning down and was reopened as a Dairy Queen. Their menu is true to their fast food roots with burgers (and dogs), BBQ, fried chicken and to-die-for milkshakes. The hot dog menu is limited at Rush's but offers two tried and true Old Faithfuls: slaw and hot dogs. At Rush's, hot dogs come with mustard, chili and onions. The slaw dog boasts mustard, onion and chili. They do not press their hot dogs flat like they are known to do to their burgers. How the Dog Fight went down. Jeff: Dog 1: Hot dog Dog 2: Slaw dog Dean: Dog 1: Hot dog Dog 2: Slaw dog Julie: Dog 1: Hot dog basket, no onion, add ketchup Andrew: Dog 1: Slaw dog The Dogs Pretty run of the mill. Actually, that would be a compliment. Jeff said he had buyer's remorse from the first bite. It's not that they were bad, they were just soft of there. Jeff added that it was a big bummer to be at the home of such good burgers and chicken and he was stuck on a date with a dog. The Toppings Fine. Actually, no. Jeff said the slaw was good. Julie said she didn't like the slaw, then ended up liking it. Not unusual. Andrew felt it was all just "okay." Far from the best we've had. The Verdict Move over bacon, there's a new face in last place. According to Jeff, Dog Fight Director of Math and Spreadsheet Maintenance, Rush's took a non-so-fabulous freefall to last place with a score of 17.75. The bottom line? There's a reason this is the shortest Dog Fight review ever. Save your splurge for a cheeseburger basket. If you want to see all reviews with pictures check out www.facebook.com/theadamsgroup and click the Dog Fight Tab. read more

Rush's is my absolute favorite fast food joint. I love the chili cheeseburger baskets and the sweet tea. The employees at this location are much friendlier than at other locations. Eat up! read more

My food was great, customer service great, everything was fresh and hot. I have found my burger joint in Columbia, I will be back next time I am in town. My only regret ,I did not get a shake this time. read more

Rush's - Best burger and hot fresh fries I have had in a long time - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

A very pleasant experience! We did the drive thru, and ordered two hamburgers. The employees were very nice and professional, and the food preparation was expeditious. The speed with which our order was prepared did not effect the quality of the food! Probably the best hamburger that I have had in a while. Tasted fresh and the simplicity of the toppings were a nice addition and really allowed the burger to shine in its own right. Will be coming back! Food: 10/10, Freshness: 9/10, Service: 8/10 read more

This has been a family favorite since I was a little girl. There is something about the quality and freshness that you just can't get at major chains. I really wish we had these in FL read more

Rush's - Cheeseburger basket and hot fudge sundae with nuts - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

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Great food at decent prices. Milkshakes are better than any other fastfood restaraunt I've ever had. read more

Rush's - Burgers Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

I could not even place an order. This has to be the most poorly run, idiotic mess of a Rush's location I have ever encountered and it is one of the primary locations?? Tried to just go through the drive through, it was not moving despite a shirt line, the signs all indicated the inside was open... so I back all the way out of the drive through line (a chore as their parking lot is a jumbled MESS of a set up), go to the main door- LOCKED, has a sign to enter from the back for some moronic reason, I guess covid only enters through the front door?? walk all the way around the building, the door the signs all tell you to enter in WAS ALSO LOCKED. I left in a cursing rage. I will NEVER spend another dime at this DUMP. read more

Ugh, staying at Holiday Inn and walked to this place ... cashier twirling her hair having interesting conversation with coworker before she decides to take my order ... I order the fried chicken and it's so salty the sides are nothing to write home about ... I know it's fast food but I'm thinking the McDonald's across the street would be better. But hey maybe their deal is the burgers. I don't know. read more

Delicious chicken sandwich, hot fries, awesome slaw. Excellent service by Cierra. Restaurant is clean and inviting.