God what a $hit show in there... food is decent but they can't handle more than 10 people without falling behind. I was one of probably 7 people waiting for 30+ Minutes... a lot of extremely pissed off people haha meanwhile the kid at the register (who is surfing Instagram) let's my order sit on the counter for 5 minutes without noticing or telling me. Managed terribly haha read more

I can't really knock The Burger Shop because the burger and fries were perfectly average, but I don't really go to a restaurant for average food. I don't really understand the other reviews... the food tasted fresh, yeah, but it was all very average and I expected more. I ordered the chipotle bison burger ($9) and a side order of french fries ($3). The burger was fine. Decently sized, I would agree that the food tasted very much like a burger you'd get at Five Guys (albeit a bit less greasy). The fried onions (?) were a nice touch but everything was so humdrum that I've already forgotten what the burger tasted like. I also didn't notice any difference in taste compared to a regular beef patty; I couldn't tell it was bison at all. The fries, honestly, shocked me. Not because they tasted amazing but because of the amount you get for $3. It looked like it was literally 12 french fries. I couldn't believe it. They were also suuuuuuuper salty, such that hours later I was still dehydrated. And they were very very crunchy, so keep that in mind. This restaurant is fine if you're looking for a simple, no frills burger at a decent price, but keep your expectations realistic. read more

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Burgers, great. Fries, great. Fish sandwiches, great! Breakfast Sandwiches (after 11 am), great! Gluten free rolls, great! Orders being correct? Not so great. Friendliness of the staff? Not so great. There is always something wrong with our order, it might be small but it's now become just annoying. A smile and a thank you from the girls at the register would go a LONG way. Also worth a mention, every time I call they say 25 minutes to pick up an order, but it's always ready earlier and sitting there, so the fries and roll get soggy. I know this now and I show up at 15 minutes and our order is almost always ready. Prices are a little high too, but that could be overlooked if it wasn't for the other 2 issues. read more

There's one where I live in Bound Brook. I always get my Bullseye BBQ Burger which has Crispy Onion Straws, Bacon, Bullseye BBQ Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo on a Fresh Baked Miami Onion Bun with side order of Sweet Potatoe Fries WHOOOOO!! This new one that opened in Matawan is close to where my sister lives. I decided to change it up and get a Chipotle Bison Burger which is Fossil Farms Natural Raised Buffalo Meat Marinated in Chipotle Seasonings, Topped w/Crispy Onion Straws, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Mayo on a Fresh Baked Bun with a side order of.....you guessed it "Sweet Potatoe Fries", im basically saying that any burger you get you must have these fries!! THE BEST...the burgers are awesome too!! read more

The Burger Shop - Bbq burger & Chili burgers w onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

This was my 1st time here. I ordered the Cuban burger. It's made with pork but they swapped it out with beef like I wanted. Ordered sweet potatoes fries and sat a few minutes waiting for my order to take home Wow it was delicious!!! The meat was so fresh and tasty and the fries were cooked perfectly ! read more

Every time I have ordered here the burgers are juicy tasteful. Since moved down from Jersey City this place has been my go to spot for burgers. Try the Vision burger, you won't be disappointed! read more

Great burgers The burgers are pretty good. if you don't like the one you got, I am sure you can find one you like within the 25. The fries were a rip off and poorly seasoned. it was also kinda soggy. maybe use olive oil? setting is mixed between a 1950s diner and 5 guys. clean though. read more

Came here for a meet!! What a selection of burger to choose from.. I decided on the Cuban burger which i thought was really good which i accompanied that with a shake and fries. Overall great place if im in the neighborhood i will def be back.. read more

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the girl with the awfully dyed blonde hair is on her phone right at the register. other than that everyone is super sweet and amazing food. Would tots come again read more

Its solid but manages to miss the mark by a bit now and again. Burgers are all made well and really enjoy the chicken Cordon bleu. Onion rings are to die for. Issues--more than once have had stale and I mean stale burger buns Please do not put onion rings in a plastic container for a to go order--soggy and all crunch is gone before I can even get home (only 3 miles away). For that matter the burgers in a plastic togo container isn't doing this place any favors either. Lastly my definition of a toasted bun is that the side that the burger actually touches should be toasted not just the outside (crust) side of the bun. Please do better as I love the food I really do read more

Every time I order from Uber eats from this business they do not pack the sauces that go with the order. This is frustrating for me and the Uber eats driver!! This is not a problem with Uber eats it is definitely a problem with the workers in the store that I left special instructions with. I called the store to complain and they said sorry... our workers normally skip that screen. What? I don't have onion ring sauce or sweet potato sauce( honey mustard) in the fridge. I clicked yes on the sauces for a reason. I know that you think this is an ordering issue but a bad waitress bringing out your food wrong is going to hurt your business as bad as a bad packaging person not giving people the proper order. read more

This place always hits the spot when I'm craving a wholesome and highly appetizing (non fast food) burger. They offer an appetizing selection of about 30 different types of burgers. Since I moved to Matawan about a year ago, I've come here about 15 times for take-out. Burger Shop often comes to my mind whether I'm just grabbing a quick bite for me and my husband on a night when no one feels like cooking, or I'm having guests over on a weekend. My top menu choices are definitely the Chipotle Bison Burger and Pete's Crab Burger. Both items are tough to find elsewhere, and are always fresh and delicious! I love how lean, but satisfying, the bison meat is. And that crab burger tastes like it must be homemade, as the seasonings and soft texture are perfect every time! Since I've always ordered takeout here, I have yet to dine inside. The decor is fashioned around a 1950s classic movie theme. They're always playing great music from that era. It's definitely a lively place! The only drawback, which takes away one star, is that their fries are a bit expensive for a side item. They charge $ 3.50 for a small container of waffle fries, which are as deliciously salty and peppery as fries get, but still just ordinary French fries. Nothing special in that regard. Nonetheless, I recommend Burger Shop anytime. I'll be back soon to try more of their inventive Burger creations. I think I'll go for the Maui Burger-it's topped with grilled pineapple, smoked ham, Teriyaki glaze...sounds delightful! read more

The crab burger was delicious! I'm not a big fan of condiments and this was appropriately dressed. The crab cake was MASSIVE! I couldn't finish it all but savored every bite! read more

We ordered 2 burgers and an order of fries. I have a strong disdain for pickles. Like it ruins the whole meal level of hate. We asked a minimum of 3 times for the order to have no pickles. 3 times. My burger had not 1 but 4 pickles on it. Meal ruined. Fries were overcooked. So was the burger patty which is no longer fresh. This place has gone down hill drastically. Don't waste your money. read more

This is a great little burger spot! It's located in a small strip mall in Matawan. The ambience perfectly captures that retro 50's/60's old fashion burger joint theme. The menu selection is large which includes a variety of burgers, hot dogs, sides and Milkshakes. They have a few unique items in the menu such a as "Pete's Crab burger" made from blue claw crab ( well, at least I've never seen that on a burger joint menu before... ) so that was nice. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger with funnel cake fries. The burger was delicious! It was juicy seasoned well and the sautéed mushrooms paired well with the burger. Hands down, this was one of the best burgers I've ever eaten! The fries were great too. Now, if it was just my order alone I'd give them 5 stars, but my husband was less than impressed with his philly Burger and waffle fries. He felt the onions on the burger weren't sautéed enough and that they overloaded the sandwich and took away from the burger. Additionally, the waffle fries were over salted. However, my son really enjoyed his classic American cheeseburger with onion rings and rated it 4 stars! Overall, this place was awesome and will definitely get a return visit from me! read more

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This burger place is at the end of a busy strip mall in Matawan. From the outside, the restaurant looks like it could be a copy of Five Guys but once inside, you'll see that everything, even the choice of music, has a retro 50s vibe. I wish the pricing was retro 50s too. While the burger was a cut above the usual fast food burger, prices are way too high. A burger, fries, and soda would cost you $15! The boardwalk fries were the worst part of the deal. It's a disappointingly small portion for $3. That aside, the restaurant seemed clean and service was okay. read more

The Burger Shop - Bacon Royal Burger - Burgers Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

My husband actually discovered this place, I had no idea it was here, it's in the same plaza as Starbucks which I also did not know was here. There's like a 50s burger hop vibe in this place, it's definitely cute and not what you are expecting from the outside. I ordered the Trenton burger which is a cheeseburger with pork roll and I have to say it was excellent. The burger was juicy, the pork roll was cooked perfectly and the bun was amazing!!! Hubby had the bacon burger which he devoured! We also had waffle fries and cheese and bacon fries with ranch dressing. The portion of fries is a little small. But definitely will be returning!! read more

Out second time there m. Ordered over the phone and picked up. They didn't forget the bacon this time. I've got to say the burger is tasty. Better than others. I will go again. read more

Awesome burger shop with friendly staff, great onion rings and burgers. If you have a craving for a burger this is the perfect place to get your fix. read more

Ordered dine in and waited 35 minutes until had to ask for refund. No ice for soft drinks in this air conditioned restaurant told it was "too hot." Maybe if an adult was present place was being by two kids who were ok with a group of 6 teens horsing around harassing two elderly women who were trying to eat (being loud and taking pics of the women) when asked to stop one girl set up a chair near them to harass/ridicule them further. Very unprofessional and as I waited for refund a man with pick up order had to come back in to tell them got both his burgers wrong. Taking this place off my list for a burger. They only care about takeout so they should close dining room. read more

I ordered from doordash last night and the food was great! Everything was cooked to desired temperatures and very flavorful. Their French fries are to die for (or is it jersey shore fries?). My mom usually hates fries but she loved these. Thick, not mushy, tasty. I got the bbq chicken sandwich and the chicken wasn't burnt, onions fresh, bun was a bit soft but that's fine. It stopped up all the bbq sauce lol. My mom got the mushroom Swiss and she said that was the best burger she had in a long time. Only thing is that the portions are small for what you pay, but I'm willing to pay that for this quality read more

Failed today. I ordered one item a classic cheeseburger, no fries, no drink. One cheeseburger and I was asked one question - fried onions or raw onion, I asked for raw onion and I got fried onions. Take out and delivery isn't what it used to be. Nobody cares. I'll make my own food. SMH two stars because it looked good but it wasn't. Oh did I mention there was not a customer in the place and it was lunch time. read more

The aspiring Vegan in me has been losing a lot of battles lately. And places like The Burger Shop aren't helping. Sometimes the body just craves a greasy, crunchy hamburger patty, topped with oozey, gooey cheese, and one's choice of accoutrements. And sometimes you just gotta scratch that itch. That itch came on real strong the other day. Unfortunately, there's a lot of really bad burgers out there. And the better burgers tend to be mediocre at best. If I'm going to use one of my proverbial "burger cards" in a given month, I want that burger to be awesome. And that is generally why I migrate toward places like Five Guys and Shake Shack, who undoubtedly rule their category of fast casual burger joints. Well, there's a new guy on the block. I'm pretty sure The Burger Shop was once a 25 Burgers, which I recall not being all that great. Whatever the case may be, the burgers here are excellent. Cooked smashburger-style, the grill chef gets a great sear and crunch on both sides of the patty, locking in all that juicy deliciousness inside. As a rule though, the burgers are cooked medium to medium-well here. I prefer a bloody medium rare, but as long as the patty isn't dried out, this style is fine from time to time. There's something for everyone here, even my vegetarian wife and my super-finicky children. The boy loves his chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks, and milkshakes. Check, check, and check. My daughter loves a well-done grilled hot dog and fries -- and they've got that, too. And the old lady gets to rock a veggie burger dressed up just the way she likes it. Happy children, happy wife: happy life. I highly recommend the Trenton Burger, topped with crispy, thin-sliced pork roll, and a generous amount of American cheese. If you're from out of town and never heard of pork roll (aka Taylor Ham), then you're in for one helluva treat. (It's a Jersey thing.) The decor is definitely a click above Five Guys, with a retro '50s diner-like feel. Inside, the place is immaculately clean. Service comes with a smile, and our complicated order was executed perfectly. We'll be back. read more

So, it's a burger not cooked to temp, but still extremely tasty. I went double patty, and it wasn't too big to eat. The bun was good, and the toppings tasted fresh. Overall, a pretty good burger. I'd take this over 5 guys, but not quite as good as fuddruckers. The chicken sandwich I got for my wife was fried chicken, which was probably my bad for not reading the board well enough. Again, good bun, fresh ingredients. The big disappointment was the nacho cheese. Just gross, over-processed yellow goo. The chili cheese dog was swimming in it, and the chili was just not good. Skip anything with this stuff on it and you are good to go. The tater tots were awesome, but the waffle fries had some thick ones that tasted like raw potato. Weird and not good. Not sure if they are hand cut, but if they are they need to be fried longer. Still, overall, a nice option for a quick eat. read more

Last time I went I had the black bean burger, which was pretty good. I decided never to get a meat burger here again...the last time I ordered, the burger was not fully cooked :( Can't mess up cheese fries though!! Hopefully? Fast service. read more

A couple years ago i was searching for a good burger joint something that just hit the spot and satisfied my craving for a fesh god quality burger then a friend recomended 25 burgers. Hands down the best burger place i have yet to encounter, literally every time I'm back in NJ I don't care if its down the road from where I'm staying or across the state I make the drive, because in my opinion it has so far beat just about any burger I have had anywhere else 5guys please.... , smashburger hah, fud...what, I haven't had much luck down south either, 25burgers is still one of my favorites. Haven't ever had a problem with them. Its clean inside the food quality is fresh and delicious from the buns to the meat and the fries and the milk shakes whoa talk about getting your moneys worth I don't care what anyone might say I'll give you the down and dirty as best as possible. Price, OK each persons going to spend approx 10 bucks depending on what you get, but let's be honest are you gonna be able to really beat that if you go to bk or mcd's? Next let's focus on selection, the name of the place is 25 burgers, its in the name they have 25 burger selections on the menu, some more unique than others. Now let's move on to food quality, its a freaking burger joint not a high class steak house, you go there to get a good fresh JUICY BURGER so if having your hands get a little dirty over a delicious meal be warned read more

This place was pretty okay. 3.5 might be more appropriate. Not much to be said, the interior looks exactly like a 5 Guys with 50s memorabilia all over the walls, there are indeed 25 different kinds of burgers, etc. I had an A-1 Blue burger and my husband had the bison burger, and we got an order of onion rings. Actually, the standout was the onion rings. They were absolutely perfect and served with a good dipping sauce. I found the beef patty in my burger to be rather thin and the whole thing was overwhelmed by the chipotle mayo. I love spicy food, it just... was way too much and I couldn't taste much else. Husband liked his bison burger. I thought the lettuce and mayo etc on the burgers themselves were decent enough quality. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here, but the food was perfectly fine. Those onion rings were great, though. read more

I hope 25 Burgers stays open because they have moved into the storefront where restaurants go to die. It's a spot that just seems to be constantly turning over. Anyway, I really enjoyed my burger which I think is key. The staff was friendly and helpful. My wife is a vegetarian and can't eat gluten so I was not hopeful that I could find something for her. Fortunately the burger of the month was a portabello mushroom cap which is right in her wheelhouse. The place was clean and bright. it reminded me of a five guys or a Johnny Rockets. I think faux diner is such a weird theme in New Jersey which is so full of actual diners but I don't have a problem with it. It had tons of black and white photos of old movie stars hanging up so I guess the theme is retro diner? I ordered an El Paso burger, the aforementioned portobello mushroom burger, boardwalk fries (which are just fries), and onion rings to go. I found the El Paso burger to be much larger than expected. Really a big burger with a nice char to it and nice meaty flavor. It was spicy but not overwhelming. They bake the rolls in house and the roll was nice but for me nothing special. The fries were very good and I like a small portion of fries for $1.50. I guess small is not the right word. I mean I don't now if this true for every 5 Guys but the one in Middletown when you order fries they give you the 12 oz cup full and then fill your bag with fries. That's ridiculous. I thought it was a perfectly acceptable portion of fries and priced correctly. Very tasty, fluffy inside crispy outside, skins on. There's a picture. I thought the onion rings were good but not great. They were $4 which I think is a lot for a portion of onion rings. They came with their "special onion ring sauce". Spoiler alert: It's barbecue sauce mixed with mayonaise. I think it's silly to call it a special sauce but I guess McDonalds does it with thousand island dressing so maybe it's something people want/expect? My wife thought her portobello mushroom burger was a little bland but in fairness I ordered it with no cheese because she's lactose intolerant in addition to everything else she can't eat. I know. She's a party. I would definitely return and have a burger and fries and maybe try a shake. Here's a weird thing about 25 burgers: they don't have 25 different burgers. Because there are 4 chicken sandwiches in the 25 burger choices. And a chicken sandwich is not a burger. There's also a crab burger which I think is more accurately a crab cake, right? Well maybe the crab thing is nitpicky but chicken sandwiches are not burgers. Overall I think it's a better quality burger than 5 guys. I also liked it more than Bobby's Burger Palace (which I found unremarkable and I think about $2 more per burger. ) read more

Stopped here on a whim after hiking around Cheesequake State Park. It has a 50's feel for the decor, and the food is quality. I got the El Paso burger which could have used more guacamole, but overall it was delicious. Definitely recommend it for burger and a shake! read more

Used to be a good spot until they changed the bun. Need to go back to the original bun

Bacon cheese burger was delicious. Jersey French Fries very good. Food filled me. Perfect meal when you are hungry

Haven't been disappointed yet since the first time I went here. When you first walk in, the place does remind you of 5 Guys because of the red and white color theme of the place. But that's about it as to the similarities. The burgers are delish and they definitely have a burger for everyone's taste buds. So far my favorite is the Gyro burger which is a lamb burger with gyro meat on top of it with the tzatziki sauce. Tastes just like a Gyro on a bun =) My other favorite has to be the Rueben burger. It's basically a burger with a Rueben sandwich on top of it. So you'll get hot pastrami, swiss cheese, saurkraut and Russian Dressing on top of your burger. Def a must try if you're a Rueben lover. No complaints about the sides. Nothing too special but nothing to complain about. read more

This place sucks. Not a soul in here and it still took 20 minutes to get food. Ordered a kids burger-came out burnt and dry with a slice of finest kraft single money can buy. The bun was straight from Shoprite. My Chicken Balsamic wrap was 75% lettuce. With so many choices and an opportunity to try something new, this was a mistake that won't happen again. Will not be coming back and can't see this place being around long. read more

I've been here 10 times at least and not once have I seen a manager type. It's 1-2 cooks and 2 young kids that work the front. Nobody that's in charge and that's discouraging. The burger is good. The fries are greasy as F. Need to let them drain better after frying them. A pool of oil at the bottom of my fry cup is not normal. Shame that the service and management are sub par. Easy fixes to make this place much better. read more

Only been here once, so I'll have to update this again later. Let's just say you should get the chipotle bison burger and not ask me any questions about it. OK? That burger was great. I'll be sure to go back, but I can't be certain I'll try any of the others, though they sound really good. I'm usually pretty loyal to a specific flavor or variety of a food once I find one I like, so this place will really pull me in several directions. As someone else said, they're situated in the restaurant graveyard, so hopefully enough people realize there's a diamond in the rough over there. Conclusion: No matter what you like, you should go try them out. They have just about anything you can think of on a bun, and probably many things you would never think of. read more

A little expensive - $8.00 for a burger. Two burgers, onion rings, fries and one water was $20+ The burger was also a little too greasy for me. I don't mind juicy, but this was greasy. I preferred the burger at Loving Hut across the street. When I cook burgers, I use 97% fat free meat. That would have made it better. Gets 3 stars since my husband liked it more than me. read more

OK, let me start by getting the Five Guys comparison out of the way. This place looks and feels like Five Guys; the only difference is this has a pre-defined menu (don't be nervous you can still customize your burger). I called to place my order because I live quite a ways away, but wanted to try it. When I got there my order was waiting for me, which was a pleasant surprise. I was in and out in 5 minutes -- because I decided to order a milkshake in addition to my burger. Overall my burger (the El Paso), sweet potato fries and milkshake were great. I favor 25 Burgers over Five Guys because the food is less greasy and you don't feel so bad after eating it. The only downside of 25 Burgers is the pricing. I volunteered to pick up and pay for my friend's orders thinking it wouldn't be more than $20... Boy was I wrong. My full order was 3 burgers, 3 sweet potato fries and a milkshake. My total was $36.... The fries alone were $3.50/piece (and you only get a small cup full compared to Five Guys). Luckily I don't like burgers enough to have a craving, but if I did I would think twice about coming back to 25 Burgers. read more

Best Burgers and fries around. Those fries should win an award. the burgers are huge and so is the menu!

Best burgers ! The bread is always fresh . Expensive but my favorite . I like the bullseye or the Cuban with a milkshake. Yum

I highly recommend you check them out. They offer a big variety of burgers and the service is great. read more