Hands down one of the best burgers I've had. I got the triple with the smoky sauce on the side, and it was seriously incredible. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and honestly didn't need anything else added to it. The potato skins were also amazing. You know a potato is good when you don't even need ketchup, and these absolutely passed that test. I could eat them completely on their own. I came in hungry, so maybe that helped, but even after the hunger wore off I still stand by it: this was a REALLY good burger. My dad hasn't stopped talking about it since we left and is already saying they need to open more locations. Definitely recommend Smash Buddies if you're in Columbus. read more

Welp I have officially had the best burger in my life!! The bun, the perfectly smashed burger, the melted cheese, the sauce...PERFECTION!!! I'm writing this review and smiling thinking about that first bite. The bartender was very friendly and personable. Full service bar with a few specialty cocktails. The space was clean and open. I'm sure it gets packed in there when there are events in the area. Needless to say, I'll be back very soon. read more

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My dad and I try burger places and rate them from 1 to 5. It's rare to give a 5 but this place earned it. Simple burger done very well. I got the All American with the potato skins. Secret is to get the blackened ranch with the potato skins. This place will more than satisfy a burger craving. Vibe is kind of retro. Not the kind of place you sit and hang out long but more of get in, eat, and go. read more

Smash Buddies - All American Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Wasnt anything special to me. A thin sized not really seasoned patty on an over sized bun. Overly salty tater tots. The grilled chicken was like a fried egg. I don't get the hype. Should of just cooked. But to each own. Gotta try to find out for your own self. There house sauce has a nice sweet taste though! read more

This burger was top notch! Soft, beefy, gooey, and filling! The service was efficient and pleasant. Love the all black interior with the grayish floor! Food came out quick and was delicious! read more

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Location/Restaurant; tucked away within Brewery District, but a must try I stumbled upon this for lunch with co-workers. Décor is retro 90's with neon. Food; Probably one of the best smash burgers I have had, and tots were cooked to order. Everything was fresh. Service; You can order on your phone, and at the check in, very easy for the lunch rush. read more

Smash Buddies - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Saw this on Yelp with excellent reviews. I was staying in a hotel down the street. It is a little bit obscure but once you cross the freeway ( bridge) there is signage directing you to entrance. It's a sport bar type environment- You order @ the bar. Bartender was very nice and friendly. The smash burger comes in all types of combinations. I just ordered a regular w/ onions, tomatoes, etc. Tater tots are included- they give you more than enough ( I should have told him only a few as I threw most of the taters away( it was enough for 3 people). Burger was very tasty, juicy and delicious. I got a box to go ( ate half) I'm not much of a drinker but give them extra props for having Sprite Zero! That's a find in itself. I'd definitely return if I was craving a burger. I went on a late Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all. read more

These guys are right down the street from where my hubby and I work so we decided to try them out last Friday for lunch. We used the Toast app to place a to-go order and was given a 20 minute wait time. I ordered an original burger and my hubby ordered a patty melt; we also ordered a side of tator tots to share. We walked down to the restaurant after 20 minutes and went inside. The place is really inviting; it's dark and cozy with some 80's signs in neon if I remember correctly. Lots of tables but very cozy too. The bartender had our food handy the minute we spoke with him and we were off. I have never tried a smash burger before, so I was expecting a thin sandwich that wouldn't fill me up but would hopefully taste great. It was NOT thin, but did indeed taste great! It was juicy, fresh and very filling. I had trouble staying awake the entire afternoon. My hubby thoroughly enjoyed his patty melt too, and the tator tots were delectable!! They were crispy and delicious. We will definitely be hitting up Smash Buddies again, but we will save them for the weekend so we can nap immediately after eating! read more

Great burgers and tots! I'm from out of town (about an hour south east of Columbus... and door dashed this to be picked up, and it was amazing! Great taste and from the entrance of the establishment def. A place I'd be interested in sitting down and eating at. Hard to find however and even worse a place to park... but when/if you do.... WORTH IT! read more

Update: Decided I was going to hit these guys up again today. I was greeted by Kohl when I entered. I ordered a double which had super fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions on it. The burgers were cooked perfectly with a little crisp on the edges. Nice N Juicy. All held together with a Brioche Bun. The Tot's were nice n crispy which you get with fresh oil cooked perfectly to a nice light golden brown. One last thing, get the sauce, off chart. Made with mayo, honey, mustard , lemon juice and several other ingredients. You will definitely love it. read more

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Stumbled on this in my quest to try all the restaurants in the area. It is tucked down a walkway, just south of Livingston and off High Street. There is street parking available, and a parking garage, but you're going to have to walk a bit to the entrance. Once inside, I swore that I had been there before. I think it used to be a Thai place. Anyway, now it is dark and somewhat barlike, but with some big windows, and it looks like they have an enclosed patio. Order at the counter or with the code on the table. Menu is pretty basic. And since they clearly specialize in smash burgers, that's what I got. Their standard, double, comes with cheese and their house sauce. Plus some regular tots, which also comes with a little bit of their house sauce. And of course you can ask for ketchup or whatever else. Wait a few minutes for them to make it; they will bring it to the table. Super friendly and efficient staff. And OMG the burger! I usually like thicker burgers, but I like a good smash burger once in a while. And this is a great one. Two thin patties, so incredibly thin around the edges that they are almost lacy. Good tasting meat, some good cheese, and their sauce. I think it is a beer-honey-mustard sauce? Anyway, it works on the burger. Also, a very good bun. The whole thing is amazing. And fair sized. Plus, the portion of tots is huge. I wasn't able to finish that. And they are excellent. I never used to think I was a tot fan, but the last couple years I have had some excellent ones in town. If they are done right, they are better than fries, honestly. They did not need the sauce; they have some seasoning on them. But the sauce and ketchup made for a nice variety. And all that (the food portion of the meal, not tax and drink and tip) was $12. An excellent $8 burger? Yes, and we need more of those. I was in and out in half an hour on a Thursday night. Canned drinks, and since I was trying new places, I tried a new thing, the Sprite Zero. I had had Coke Zero and it's not bad, so why not? And it was pretty good. Almost could pass for regular Sprite. I'll probably be back. I bet it gets busy on the weekends. It's nice to have some more variety in the area. read more

Smash Buddies - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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If ever looking for a smash burger in downtown Columbus, this place has to be near the top of your list! From the overall service which was fantastic, to the food as a whole, this was a great experience! First off, the front of house was amazing - being our first time to Smash Buddies, he explained the menu, top options, his personal recommendations of ways to spice up even the normal menu offerings, and was extremely patient with gathering our order. They have a full bar with pints of beer being only 2.50 all day on Sunday (Don't worry wine drinkers - they have that for you as well!). Everything came out hot and fresh, and the edges of the smash patties were perfectly crisp to add that texture element everyone dreams of. The loaded tots could have been a meal on its own with the sheer amount of it - my one recommendation here would be to have the beef on top be a bit more chopped up instead of just 2 patties basically put on top of the tots. However, their yacht sauce (house made) is amazing and should be put on every single menu item no doubt! It has the main flavor profile of Chick-Fil-A sauce with a bit more sweetness to it which goes extremely well with the seasoning on the crispy tots. Would definitely suggest trying them out if ever having a craving of a burger. There is street parking around the neighboring blocks, as well as a parking garage on the same block, with the location being in between the block, not directly on high street, and there is good signage on the streets/sidewalks to direct you to the door. read more

Smash Buddies - Loaded Tots - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My husband and I just stopped in here for dinner on the way back to Indy with our two dogs. The service was exemplary and the food was even better than we had hoped it would be! We saw online that they had outdoor seating, so my husband went inside first to see if they allowed dogs on their patio. He came back out and said yes, and that they said we could walk through the restaurant and onto the patio because it didn't have a gate. It had a couple areas for a few people to stand and eat or have a drink and then two big, round picnic tables. We sat at a picnic table and let the dogs stretch their legs after we ordered and waited for our food. The food came out quickly and was cooked to order. We shared the tater tots because they are a large portion size and they were so crispy and seasoned perfectly on the outside, but soft and cooked through on the inside. Perfect pairing with their special sauce and/or ketchup! I got an original double with mustard and the special sauce on side, while my husband got the patty melt. The special sauce was really tangy and had a slight reminiscence of chikfila sauce, but better and more flavorful. Both were cooked perfectly and were exactly what we needed to fuel up for our 3 hour drive back home. After they brought out our food, they told us they had "puppy patties" for dogs, so I went inside to get some napkins and order one puppy patty each for the dogs. They were super affordable (I think $2 each) and came out freshly made and super quick. The dogs loved every bite (obviously). All staff members were so nice and friendly, came out to check on us, and even cleared off our table when we were done eating. Everyone thanked us for coming in as we left and it was such a friendly atmosphere. We are so glad we stumbled across this burger joint while searching for lunch/dinner spots on Yelp and will definitely be back when we are in Columbus! read more

Smash Buddies - Tater Tots, the Original, and a Patty Melt. Not pictured: 2 puppy patties. - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I have been craving a real smash burger Oklahoma style since I started reading about them a few months ago. From Florida through Virginia and to Ohio, smash burgers weren't real smash burgers. They were more like pressed patties. Here I ordered a double with onions and tots on the side. The burger was everything I dreamed of. Smashed down, thin patties with CRISP edges! Easy to eat and so delicious, I quickly crushed it! The owners were both there and it was great to meet them. It's always fun to talk about the military with Veterans. Great atmosphere at Smash Buddies. I was there at 4pm so it was still quiet and it has a great burger joint sports bar ambience. read more

Smash Buddies - Double Smash Burger w/onions and Tots - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Talk about a hole in the wall. But WOW this is, quite possibly, the BEST burger I have ever had. They do one thing and they do it to perfection. I was sad when my meal was over! It's THAT good! read more

All I can say is DELISH!! You can't go wrong with the burgers, tots or potato skins!! And that Yacht sauce is soooo good!!!! Service is amazing as well. The bartender was great!!! Never had an empty drink!! Definitely will be back! read more

We stopped by on our way through to other pastures, and we were very pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, especially for the price. Just be prepared for a bit of extra grease. Staff was friendly and accommodating as well. Good stuff. Only hard part was finding it. There's a nearby parking garage and a couple of lots, and it's a little hidden in a walkable area between buildings. read more

Easily the best smash burger I've ever had. We ordered the classic with their sauce and tator tots and I will be dreaming of this burger for days to come. The bun was that perfect bite and squish. The edges of the burger were lacy and crispy. Their sauce.... Oh mannnnnn. I have no idea what it is, but it is phenomenal. The tator tots were a large portion and crispy and delicious. Definitely get extra sauce for them. read more

The original and tots are out of this world 10/10, Reno was the best service I have received in a very long time. Charismatic and as glowing as the atmosphere in the restaurant amazing experience and food read more

Super impressed with the flavors of Smash Buddies. I did not expect the loaded tots to be that good! read more

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I really hope the brewery district on the S Front side comes back to life and maybe Smash Buddies can help with that. The place is super cool and the staff is super friendly. Loved the neon look against the black walls. However didn't love how you could clearly hear everyone's conversation inside the space or when no one was talking it was too quiet. It felt a bit awkward took a lot away from the "dining experience" for us. We got the party melt, a double, and some tots. I've never had a smash burger so thin and crispy. The tots were perfectly cooked. The sauce was good - very sweet and honey mustard based - but next time I will ask for it on the side for my burger because I bet it stands well without it too. Can't beat the price nor the fact that they serve beverages in a can! Great neighborhood spot, will be back for sure. read more

Smash Buddies - Double and Tater Tots - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place was great! I had the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich. It was very tasty. The staff is friendly and courteous. Our food was fresh and fast. The restaurant is clean and well-maintained. I would definitely return the next time we are in Columbus! read more

I would definitely recommend trying smash buddies don't set your expectations high on getting a normal burger. The name says it all smash. It's two very thin patties with cheese. image 1 is the teriyaki burger with tater tots first time having a smash burger it wasn't too bad definitely could have done without the teriyaki. the overall location, a pretty good vibe contemporary, enjoy the option of ordering directly from the table without the need for a server. read more

Smash Buddies - Teriyaki burger and tots - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The food - amazing. The drinks - solid. The Yacht Shot - a soon to be local legend. Reno - Mr. 5 Star.

This was really more of a 3.5 for me, but rounding up for tots and quick service. Pros: 1. Tots were stellar. 2. The dudes running the truck were hustling. The order was freshly made and ready in about 10 minutes. 3. Menu is very limited - easy to make a choice. Cons: 1. Burger did not blow me away. It was good, but would have been great with more seasoning and some condiments. 2. House sauce just tasted like honey mustard dressing. 3. Menu is very limited - not many choices to make. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal service! The Food literally gave them two new customers for life! I was on google looking for a place to eat and I'm soooo glad I stopped in! The Ambiance was amazing as well I love how clean the place was! They did not miss! read more

Smash Buddies - All American, Tater Tots - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Amazing burgers, but the potato skins are very good, I could make a meal out of them.

If you like smash burgers, you will love this place. If you love those crispy edges of a smash burger, this will become your favorite burger spot. If you love sauce, you will love this place. If you are a hater or a Karen you may not like this place but even you might enjoy yourself! read more

Such a great spot! Friendly staff. Lots of potential to create a fun atmosphere in the area. There is a small patio, we saw some corn hole boards tucked inside. Inside there are comfy booths and couple TVs. The burgers were yummy. We had the breakfast burger and the all American. Their tots are also delicious with some dry rub seasoning on them. Definitely recommend washing it down with a $3 garage beer. read more

Smash Buddies - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ordered for delivery: all American burger is great. Tots are great (huge portion). Definitely want to go in and check out the restaurant soon. read more

Smash Buddies - All American smash burger & tots - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Smash Buddies has arguably the best smash burger in town. It's one of my favorite spots to sit down for a burger at lunchtime or take something for dinner to go. They have a modest selection of drinks and the tater tots are out of this world good. I highly recommend this spot, whether you're looking to carry out or dine in, you can't go wrong. read more

Great burgers, excellent tots! Just be sure to ask for an extra sauce. I have lunch at least once a week. Need I say more? Just Go!

Just finished up dinner at Smash Buddies and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We sat on the bar side and enjoyed which I would recommend. They had fun Halloween decorations and great music playing. Our bartender was super friendly and attentive and gave great recommendations. Our food came out quickly and we indulged in some $1 off drafts. The food was great! The tater tots were so crispy and well seasoned. The burgers were also very good! I got the original and added some lettuce and tomatoes. I enjoyed the sauce on it and the burgers were so smashed there was a little crispy part around them - the best part! We'll be back! read more

Was out for the night at the shadowbox and looking for somewhere close to get some food before. We came across this place and this is hands down the best burger I've ever had. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. The tots were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Staff is super friendly as well. read more

One of my favs in the city! Great place with great service. They always have new specials each week

It's a little hidden but do yourself a favor and go! This was the best burger I have had in Columbus, especially if you prefer smash style. read more

Smash Buddies - Original - Double - Burgers Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The best burger I've ever had in my life, the yacht sauce is a must. Service is 10/10

Solid smash burger, better service in a great location. Was visiting and stumbled into this hole In the wall bar. Will be back when I come back. read more

Decent burger, not much ambiance at all. Order at the counter, sit and wait in a sparse, quiet dining area. If they liven the place up it would be alot better. read more

First visit several weeks ago, we were completely satisfied with Smash Buddies Burgers...amazing taste and the Tots were a great complement. Service was outstanding, and Smash Buddies restaurant was spotless. There's a little construction going on so the parking garage is your best bet. read more