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    SquareBurger

    3.2 (126 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Burgers
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Blueberry cobbler milkshake. Seriously the best milkshake I've ever had.
    Jordan B.

    Walking through Philly with my friend and I noticed that we were passing "Franklin Square Park" so I told him to stop because I heard of this spot from yelp and I had to expierence it. As I approach the kiosk I see the staff cleaning up, looking like they were ready to go home. I look at my watch and notice that it's 5:56 and they close at 6. So instead of being "That Customer" I asked them when they would be re-opening, to which they told me, "It's not problem man go ahead and order something if you want it you still have time." Now THAT'S customer service! I was impressed because I know if I was in their shoes I probably wouldn't have been so nice. I noticed that their milkshake of the month was "Blueberry cobbler" so I ordered one. It was seriously the best milkshake I've had. Better than anything CookOut or Sonic produces in HR. I let my friend grab a taste and he agreed. I can't speak on their food, but If you're in Philly do yourself a favor and grab a milkshake from SquareBurger.

    Vanilla soft serve blizzard packed with Oreos. Yum.
    Gregory C.

    By no means will this place knock your socks off with a gourmet burger, but it really fits nicely into the park. They serve a cheeseburgers and veggie burgers which actually aren't too bad to grab a quick bite. They make a mean hurricane soft serve ice cream. You can also get other standards with pretzels and nachos. Prices are reasonable as well. Worth a try if you are in the park.

    3 shades of Win
    Brad P.

    Cake shake, and the out door ambience. These are the two best things about Square Burger for those like me who want the bottom line up front. I dont like writing detailed reviews on popular places because we're all pretty much rehasing the same thing 100x over. The burgers get a 3 stars- decent but nothing to write home about, and a little small for the price. The Philly Dog is notch above that. Bottom line, its a nice and peaceful place to sit outside on a great day. All locals must try the Cake Shake at least once.

    A hot dog with cili and cheese
    Ansue J.

    I like that there is a place like this in franklin square it's convenient. But today was my second time coming tand wanted to order a shake but both times they were either out of milk or not available for shakes. I get that it's easy to run out of things on nice weather days in a park setting but it wasn't even midday and when it's nice weather wouldn't you think they'd stock up a bit more? They are known for their shakes. Disappointed in that but decided to get a hot dog with chili and cheese on it. It was pretty good! But none the less would have been nice to have a cold shake in hand as well. Hopefully next time I catch them on a stocked day.

    a small white building with a green roof
    Jenny K.

    Went during lunch today with some co-workers, and I have to say, I was disappointed. The prices are great, and I didn't mind the small portion size. But I expected something more inventive and unique from a Stephen Starr restaurant. If they're going for simplicity, then every element should be absolutely perfect. My overall reaction was "meh." (However! The shakes are very tasty.)

    Hot Dog,Hamburger and Fries
    Steve I.

    Tasty Burger, no frills but good, and a hot dog cooked on a grill, both with toasted potato rolls. The Tastycake Shake was excellent very sweet, and probably a ton of calories. Nice to sit in the park next to the fountain, and enjoy some tasty burgers. The fries were very crisp but a little over salted.

    This bird would not leave me alone
    Jason P.

    Reviews be damned I went down to check this place out for myself and I'll have to say I think a lot of you yelpers are either too harsh or need to head back there. I ordered a cheese burger with fries and a large drink which came out to less than $7 which was pretty cheap in my opinion. The staff was a little disorganized but I think that's to be expected when you're just starting up. There was a group in front of me so it did take about 10 minutes or so to get my order. They were very friendly though and aware of the wait. The head chef gave the guy in front of me an order of free fries for having to wait a bit. The burger was really good, juicy and not overcooked. If for some reason you like your burger cooked well done, I'd probably let them know. Good roll and lots of toppings. The burger was smaller in circumference but thicker than I expected so it was of adequate size in my opinion. The fries were very good as well. Thin cut and crispy, no need for ketchup, the true sign of a good fry. There were plenty for me so I'd have to imagine the reviewer that thought there weren't enough probably orders the super size at McDonald's. If you're eating at the picnic tables, beware of the birds. There was this little one that wouldn't leave me alone trying to get at my fries. They know no fear and are very persistent. It came so close I could probably have picked it up and it took so much for me to shoo them away you might have to do just that to keep them from stealing your food.

    busy busy... (Photo by M. McClellan)
    Ally G.

    Squareburger... still up to their old tricks, I'm a fan. For a burger shack in the middle of Franklin Park, you can find yourself a pretty damn good burger. I've yet to get a tasty cake shake this season. But their burgers are still definitely up to par. Extra pickles please!

    John K.

    In the heart of Franklin Square, Stephen Starr caters to those craving an all-American menu - burgers, hotdogs, and fries. Despite being a corporate juggernaut, SquareBurger highlights the fact that Starr knows how to please pedestrian palates as well - not necessarily a bad thing when it's done right, and at affordable prices to boot! On a recent weekend afternoon, the GF and I set out for Franklin Square. We got in line, which was already packed with parents bringing their kids out for some minigolf, a ride on the Merry Go 'Round, and of course, some burgers and fries. SquareBurger [$4.75 x2] American cheese, pickle, onion, ketchup, mustard As they should be, these burgers are grilled on the flattop, creating a nice, salty crust, with a juicy interior. The potato rolls were nice and pliant, housing a melange of cheese, pickle, onions, and the requisite condiments. Nothing fancy, but a great bite nonetheless. Interested in a double SquareBurger? It's $2 more. The Philly Dog [$4] All beef hot dog wrapped in salami, onion, cherry peppers, plum tomatoes, mustard The Philly Dog was a nice twist on the typical hotdog. Wrapped in thin salami, the all-beef hotdog still had great snap, with an extra salty emphasis from the salami. The vinegary cherry peppers offered a countervailing acidity to each bite - somewhat reminiscent of a Shake Shack's SmokeStack. Crinkle Cut Fries [$2.50] The crinkle-cut fries are done right. Crispy and salty on the outside, and creamy within. Now that Shake Shack is done with the crinkle-cut variety, SquareBurger may be the place in Philly to get your crinkle-cut fix. SquareBurger offers American tastes in the heart of Philadelphia, without any unnecessary frills or price gouging. Now that summer is here - what better way to spend your weekend afternoons?

    Squareburger! Not so square actually!
    Dan L.

    I love the idea and the quality is there, but what you get for the money is just not good enough. I'll pass next time.

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    Out of fries, ice cream, and lemonade. Orders taking 45 minutes and they were rude and clueless. Can't comment on the food because we left.

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    16 years ago

    Nothing amazing, but good! I wouldn't travel to this park just to come here, but if you're in the area, you should try it out.

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