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    The Burger Joint - Heights

    3.9 (457 reviews)
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    THE BURGER JOINT - HEIGHTS ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed

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    Chantel C.

    Great location, decent parking in the private lot but limited. Friendly welcoming staff. I tried the BBQ burger. It was OK I asked for a medium cook and it was more on the well side. Many ingredients on the burger but not much flavor in the patty. Fries were cooked well with good flavor. Food came out hot and quick. Elvis boozy milkshake was good. If you like chocolate peanut butter and cognac you'll enjoy this shake. Be ready for the pretzel bites throughout. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating, nice full bar, tvs and fans throughout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wings recently added to the menu looked good from afar. Willing to give them another try and try a different burger on the menu. I do appreciate their reward point system.

    Mushroom burger
    Susan P.

    Took the boys here to watch them inhale burgers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute set up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Large well dressed burgers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All outdoor seating which was dry even in torrential rain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Walk up and order.

    Cooked to perfection.
    Mike H.

    Was looking for BBQ but all the lines were crazy long. At the stop light made a spontaneous burger decision. The Burger joint was a great choice. I had a bacon burger with pepper jack, arugula, jalapeños, and special sauce. It was fantastic. The onion rings and the sweet potato fries were also great and cooked a perfect perfection. The beer selection was spot on. couldn't ask for a better burger joint.

    Chris F.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Out of all the Burger Joints in Houston, I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this place is the best both in terms of consistency and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Workers there are always exceptionally nice, I have yet to have any issues with any of my orders, and in always left content with my food. My only gripe is the same gripe I have with other locations though, and it's that the vegetarian patty leaves a lot to be desired. I do think their impossible party is solid, but at a $5 surcharge it's hard for me to rationalize paying for it.

    Nashville chicken sandwich
    Kelly W.

    I really enjoy Burger Joint, but I was super disappointed with my recent Nashville chicken sandwich. While I absolutely loved the crunch, it was overly salty. So much so, that I just tasted salt & no heat. If you have a salt sensitivity, I definitely would avoid. I probably should have asked a manager if all of that salt was in the seasoning or if perhaps they salt afterwards & someone went overboard. Had it been the latter, they probably would have made me another one. They have excellent customer service. I'm sure that my sandwich had more than a day's suggested sodium intake if that's an issue for you.

    Queso Fries
    Kiran A.

    I love that between both Burger Joint's there is consistency in taste, so I can go to the Montrose Location or the Heights Location and know I'll have my craving fulfilled. I also love that I can recommend them to friends and I'll know that due to the consistent taste- they'll be in for a good time. This location has plenty of parking- woohoo- and really nice servers/order takers! Seriously the guy taking our order was so incredibly helpful and ensured that even though I was making a lot of substitutions, he got them right and even reassured me that he himself is that picky, haha! It's just nice to be seen and not get an eye roll, but I like what I like! Also the service is quick but never at the expense of fresh food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating indoors and out, and great food and folks![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What more could one want.

    Rafael W.

    I don't typically leave negative reviews, but I honestly would not recommend The Burger Joint based on my experience. I'm a bit surprised by how popular it is. I ordered the BBQ burger to-go, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst burgers I've had. It lacked flavor and tasted almost like it had been reheated. The bun and overall burger were extremely soggy, so much so that it felt like it had been drenched in liquid. The vegetables were also off in texture, almost stringy, which made the whole thing even less enjoyable. The fries were just okay but leaned toward soggy and greasy as well. The chicken tenders were decent, nothing special. Service was fine, but it does get very busy, and the line builds up quickly. On a positive note, the milkshake was definitely the highlight. It was thick and flavorful, honestly the best part of the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is also nice, especially for a late-night spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm giving 2 stars mainly because of the milkshake. Everything else was pretty disappointing. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but based on this visit, I'd only come back for the shakes.

    Burger with sweet potato fries
    Chelsea B.

    Came here for lunch and had a great meal. The staff was super friendly and were able to tell me about modifications they can make to burgers for dietary needs. I was excited to find out that they had gluten free buns! I ordered the Kimchi burger with sweet potato fries and got a beef patty for my little one. We did wait a little for our food but it was worth the wait. The kimchi burger was the best mix of savory, sweet, sour and umami flavors. They have fantastic sweet potato fries and we enjoyed their different ketchups. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have great options for indoor and outdoor seating and lots of TVs around so you can catch the game.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do have a full bar and specialty drinks so I cant wait to come try more of the menus. Parking may be a little tricky but you can park in the lot across the street.

    Veggie Burger
    Lou C.

    Pretty good location for a quick meeting with my friend. He recommended The Burger Joint in the Heights neighborhood. This was my first time here. There were many good things about this place. It shares a parking lot with The Taco Stand and The Pizza Place (coming soon). Today was a rainy day. There were many puddles in the lot, including the ramp to get here. The ordering counter is located deep in the restaurant and outdoor seating area is wrapped around the indoor space. Because of rain, the actual outdoor seating became limited. But we still found a comfortable seat. The service was decent. Since I don't eat meat and cheese, my choice is limited to veggie burger. My friend had a fire burger. The cashier recommended fire with plant-based patty. I was against that idea because that would send me to the emergency room with the heat. Hahaha I also ordered an order of Queso Fries with cheese sauce on the side. I love the freshly cut fries taste. Overall, we had a good experience.

    BBQ Burger
    Michelle B.

    Stopped in for a quick burger this evening since it was cool evening in Houston. Sat at the bar. Quick and attentive service. The bartender actually was polite and told his opinion which I great appreciated. I got the Opa burger medium which was great. The feel was causal and simple. Just like a burger joint should be. Overall honestly the kids cheeseburger and fries is plenty for even an adult.

    BBQ Burger Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Zack T.

    Second time coming to this place, not this one exactly but both locations (Montrose and Heights) and they seem to both have the same quality. First time going I went with their bbq burger and first impressions my socks were definitely knocked off lol. This is the first place that I had ever been to that lets you decide how you want your patty cooked (medium, medium well, well done etc.) and medium well takes the cake for me. Second time going I tried their smoke stack burger and that was a solid 4/5 for me. The burger has pulled pork, egg, mac n cheese, bbq sauce, mayo and the patty (subbed out the coleslaw). Definitely not a combo I thought I would've liked but this smacks. Over all, this place might be on the pricier side at about $11-$20 for a meal but I'd definitely say it's worth it no doubt about it. I give this place a 4/5 and not a 5 solely because of the quality of the fries compared to the Montrose location. May have just been near the bottom of the bucket but they were a bit soggy and all small. Just me knit picking, over all awesome place, would recommend!!

    Lauren C.

    I really wanted to give this place 4 or 5 stars but after eating there I just couldn't. First of all the vibes are perfect. I love the atmosphere of this place. The music was on point and created a nice, enjoyable, and fun background for our dinner. The staff was very nice, helpful and attentive. The food... the burger was cooked a perfect medium. The burger was constructed nicely, buns were good, nice ratio of meat to bun to toppings etc BUT they had ZERO seasoning. It was the most boring and bland burger I've ever had. The only flavor was from the onions. It was disappointing because I really like the vibes and would absolutely come back. I'm hoping it was an off night. I would be open to coming back again though.

    Ukeme J.

    It's my first time here I came for a togo order and the cashier girl (Lesly) that took my order was rude and had an attitude problem. First i stood there for awhile waiting for someone to take my order and she saw me and continued to clean, then finally takes my order with such an attitude i was tryna figure out what i did wrong. I even said Thank you after i ordered and she didn't say anything just made a face....Probably not coming back

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    Always a good, but not great, burger spot. The onion rings are great!! Good variety of burgers. Good milk shake too.

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    Ask the Community - The Burger Joint - Heights

    Where is parking?

    There is a ton of parking. They have a lot that they share with the Taco Stand, which they own. Plus, they have more parking on a vacant lot right next to their lot.

    Do the ask for ID to eat something?

    No they don't

    Saw a picture of a dog on ig at the burger joint I'm guessing it's pets allowed!?

    Yes pets are allowed on the outside patio.

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