The milkshake was bomb! I ordered the uptown burger minus the caramelized onions. The burger was just ok, patties could've been crisper if they were smashed. They put way too much lettuce, I had to remove some. It was seasoned well but I think I would've liked it better with bacon. Don't recall seeing that as an option when I was ordering. You order on the kiosk when you first enter so there wasn't really much "service," other than them bringing us our food. Once you order, you take a number to your table that corresponds with your order. It was relatively quiet even though the place was packed. There were families, single ppl and small groups. The restroom was gender neutral and clean enough. read more

Best burger and fries in town!!!! Awesome shakes and grown up ice cream drinks like grasshoppers, pink squirrels, and brandy Alexanders! Great location and nice atmosphere! read more

Great food. The Ahi tuna burger is the best! Very cozy place to dine as well. Highly recommended!

Service is great! Best hamburgers in town! Also don't forget to try the milkshakes these are also so good. Whatever you order here you wont be disappointed. read more

We wanted something close to our hotel and this was right there. Was a great burger and shake.

Loved the upscale ambiance, I felt like I was in a pretty fancy restaurant, hence the "Uptown Burger". Nice indoor and outdoor seating. Nice rich dark wood tables, chandeliers, and wall of wine bottles. I love being surrounded by wine! My corn with pesto was absolutely to die for!! It charred perfectly, and was freshly cut off the cob with those big chunks of kernels all stuck together in groups, reminding me of my childhood when dad would cut if off and freeze it for the winter! I love the drink options, beer, wine, kombucha on tap. I was surprised to not see any local beer. My Uptown burger was simply great! Messy is best, the meat was so incredibly flavorful and I loved the bun and the chunky pickles. My friend and I both struggled with the ordering table, it didn't really have a back button, to go back and add something , you kinda had to start all over, and then instead of paying on the machine, it seemed the only option was to pay the person at the counter, who I tipped, but didn't feel like tipping, because what is it that they really do? I did it all myself, and they didn't even bring silverware or napkins? They did bring the food... life is good for a server here! Great husband. My husband loves a good burger, so I'll bring him next time! read more

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HOLY COW! What delicious burgers! It's totally laid back here. They have gluten free buns and sides, i had the sweet potato fries and they were delish! There's lots of parking, it looks like they have plenty of room for groups and it's super easy with kiosks OR a real person for ordering. They're helpful and I am SO FULL! Yes I do recommend this place if you're craving a stepped-up burger experience. I give them a solid Yuuuuummmyyyy ! read more

Cool outdoor patio area with fireplace is perfect for dining. We each ordered the French dip with two patties. The meat was still slightly pink which is not my preference on a hamburger but it tasted good. Service was swift. The au jus was great and not too salty. We will be back when our normally healthy eating plan flies out the window. read more

Uptown Burger - French dip - Burgers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's uptown meaning location, not uptown meaning fancy. You order for yourself on a touch screen that is slightly more modern than one in McDonald's. You get your own silver, napkins, and condiments from a server station but it is a customer station. The burgers aren't cheaper to compensate for you working there. They are very expensive, which makes no sense. The interior is odd for a burger joint. There's chandeliers and mirrors that look like suns and a backsplash at the expo window that wraps around the corner into the dining area and "art" and a wall of wines and subway tile. A worker brought the burgers out to the table and never came back to check on us. The first bite of the burger tasted good. But the bun got soggy immediately and fell apart. The ingredients slid off the top. So I went to the customer station and got myself a knife. I ate a bit more using a knife and fork which sucked. I couldn't get another bite with all the parts. My husband liked his burger but he had to eat in 30 seconds without ever putting it down. I can't imagine a reason to go back here. Even if you order take out, the burger won't hold together long enough to make the drive. Uptown does not have enough upsides. read more

Fresh, Juicy and Very Delicious! Huge Portion of Double Burger! Many Superb tasty Side Choices. Chocolate Shake was to die for! Service was prompt with a Smile! Clean and Sanitary . Well Worth the higher Prices. Will be returning many times! read more

I'm a visitor from LA, and a good burger is really hard to find. However, when visiting Tucson and staying by a hotel nearby, I didn't have that many expectations for this little restaurant. Oh I was surprised, this was the best burger I've ever had. I got the uptown burger which was pretty basic but it really gave me a sense of authenticity. It felt like my dad or mom would make but it a higher extent and I had to come back one more time. Before I left. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, and an experience I won't forget. If I ever come back to Tucson, I'll will definitely have this a a future spot with friends and family. Thank you uptown burger. read more

Uptown Burger - The uptown burger - Burgers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Excellent! Daniel Scordato has done it again. The new place is cool, the staff friendly, the food ready before you can say "gourmet burgers." And is it ever delicious?! Best burgers west of the Mississippi! Highest quality ingredients, exceptional mouth-watering beef, incredible salads and sides (try the fresh corn with pesto!), milkshakes or adult beverages...an all-American dream feast. My mouth waters in recollection. Hurry there before the line is out the door and up the street past Danny's famous Italian fine dining establishment: Vivace. You're in for a treat. (Actually a tableful of tasty treats!") It's truly wonderful! read more

I'm usually skeptical of a burger that costs more than $10, especially if it's vegan and not from Beaut burger. I'm also not typically a fan of Impossible meat. All things considered, this was an amazing meal. The bun was a not too dense, not too fluffy, and had a good brioche flavor. The cheese and sauce tasted like actual cheese. I had to double check the menu to make sure it was all vegan. The burger was slightly crisp on the outside and cooked just right through the middle, so no weird Impossible red stuff. The fresh lettuce and pickles were a perfect portion and nice counterbalance to the grilled onions. I think what really made it perfect was the mush and spinach they smash into the Impossible patty. It gave the flavor extra iron and umami to mimic a genuine burger. As for the restaurant itself. They have three self order screens, pretty easy to use, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for couples or families. I'd highly recommend stopping by if you find yourself hungry in Oro Valley. read more

Uptown Burger - Impossible Fusion Burger - Burgers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Decent burger - nothing to get wild about and give a "wow!" 4-star review. Bun is too buttery and soggy from all the over-saucing and onions. Fries actually suck, they are dry, over cooked- McDonalds fries are way better. This is a place trying to be on the edge of burger creativity when just a plain burger will do! The GIANT box for such a small burger is ridiculous. read more

Uptown Burger - Box of fries - Burgers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Saw this place advertised in a local magazine and wanted to try it. When we walked in, we were met by a very helpful gentleman who walked us through the self ordering system. This system, while fairly easy to walk through, gives you every option on what to have on your burger. We both got burgers and shared a basket of fries. Both of our burgers were on brioche buns with very well cooked meat that had fantastic flavor. The fries were some of the best I've had here in Tucson. About the only real drawback is the price. This isn't a place we will be going to often, but for a nice treat, we will be back. read more

We are hardly ever in the foothills area. We are usually around downtown or midtown area. We decided to venture out and I'm glad we did. I'm a burger fan. I love burgers! When we got there, I noticed we had to order at a kiosk. Then we grabbed a number and went to sit down. Almost right after we got our beers served! Service was fast! A few minutes later we got our food! The place is small but they do have an outdoor patio with a fireplace! Very nice experience and I now think this is my favorite burger read more

Love the burgers here. I get the Sonoran burger with extra jalapeños which is terrific if you like a little heat. Sit on the patio, it's lovely. read more

Burgers, drinks, and desserts are all excellent options! Staff are, courteous, friendly and excellent service!

Home Run here Burger Fans.....W/O naming the other great Burger Houses in Tucson, THERE IS A NEW "GREATEST BURGER" NOW IN TOWN. It sadly took me 2 months too order up on the Nice Large self service Kiosk Menu screens.The staff will gladly assist you if you like. I am over the top with the new Meat flavor and taste. Amazingly, It leaves Angus & Kobe in the rear view Mirror.....There is something here in a Burger that goes where no other burger has gone...You have got to go to Uptown Burger.. Beer and wine...great sides..Great job Daniel Scordato........ read more

I was craving a big fat burger and that's just what I got. If you're wanting a super tasty, juicy, high-quality burger with the no-fuss business of full-service, this is your place. You order at the counter (self-service), get a number, and then your food is delivered to you as it's ready. I ordered the Sonoran Burger and it was amazing. It had just the right amount of spice, and the corn topping was killer. The place is new, so it's still working out all of its kinks. The kitchen messed up my order (and was delayed with one of my friend's meals), but I'm a believer they will get this ironed out in due time. Every new restaurant needs a grace period. It's a very casual place to grab a quick, delicious meal. I wouldn't suggest going with a group. It's super small inside and you won't all get your burger at the same time. I will say, it is on the pricier side - $30 for a burger, fries, and strawberry milkshake, but I'd imagine their overhead is $$$ at the location they are. Needless to say, it was good enough to go back. read more

I love this restaurant for the food and the service. The only problem is, it is inconsistent. Sometimes the tuna burger is great and other times not. The French fries are great and so is the Cobb salad. The ambience is very casual and comfortable. It has greatly improved with sit down service. read more

The burger I got here was extremely good. It was topped with BLT and avocado. Along with it I had charred corn with pesto. This was a novel side dish so I had to try it. It was good and something I would order again. Next time I would get some lime to squeeze on top of it to add a little kick. To top off the meal I had the soft serve vanilla with Oreo pieces. The cookie pieces were fresh and crunchy as if someone had just broken up a fresh cookie over my bowl. It was not soggy pcs scooped out of a bin. All and all I was very happy with my meal. It was a basic burger meal but done right with some novel twists and very good , friendly and competent service. Happy to have eaten here and will be back on my next visit to Tucson. ( I'm here 2-3 times a year ) read more

Rustic atmosphere and delicious food. The French Dip Burger is unique, completely scrumptious, with a savory cup of au jus on a toasted ciabatta bun with sautéed onions and melted Brie. Fries are fabulous and service is a prompt and efficient fast casual format. Just go! read more

I placed an online order for food and picked it up as scheduled. When I got home, I found the order was wrong. Instead of getting the two different food items from the menu as ordered, I got two of the same. I checked the receipt which had the order on it. It matched up with what was ordered, not what was received. Disappointing. read more

I really appreciate this restaurant for having delicious vegan options! I had a Greek salad and burger that were both amazing. This restaurant has something for everyone. Service was flawless! read more

Best burger I've had in a while well made from the first to last bite. Service was A+ everybody in the restaurant was friendly and helpful I was asked how I liked my food which is always a plus I felt a home and among friends even if I came alone I will surly be back The vibe was great music was good tables all clean outdoor fireplace was a plus read more

Uptown Burger - French dip burger w/ sweet potatoes fries - Burgers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is SO good. We have been twice and the food is consistently great. The Uptown Burger is one of my husbands favorite burgers ever. I've had the Nashville Chicken and the Asian salad. Both are great! My son loves the chicken tenders. We will continue to come back for the great food and good prices. read more

Great hamburger, I've only dined in the patio, lovely as long as the weather permits. French fries were delicious read more

Good addition to this neighborhood. The establishment prides itself with serving beef from the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. It was not bad. They have self-service computers set up to order. It also gives options like adding more cheese, bacon, avocado and others. If you are on the low carb diet, you can opt for lettuce wrap instead of a bun. We had the Tuscan burger with mozzarella, tomato, and pesto sauce. No Tuscan dish would contain pesto in it. It's not a thing. It was still decent. My son tried the uptown burger and he seemed to like it. read more

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Service was ok, but slow given that the place was nearly empty. Burger was just ok, not great. I don't think I'd go back.

Fantastic spot for delicious burgers, sandwiches and salads with amazing side dish options! Love this place! Quality ingredients magically prepared in an immaculately clean and sophisticated setting with friendly service! Highly recommend!! read more

$8.00 for frozen fries with sauces is a little excessive. Burgers good but very messy and chunky.

All were great - ambiance, good quality and serving. Highly recommend this restaurant. Nice employees. Clean and great burgers!!

Great burger! Good wine and great service. Great views! This place has excellent burgers. The bacon is delicious! The fries fabulous! YUMMY for my TUMMY! read more

Excellent lunch The burger with a whole grilled pablano and grilled corn was delicious and one of the most innovative new burger combos I've had in a long while. Great beer selection on tap at a very fair price So glad this space is not only occupied again but with new fav read more

Really fantastic Tuscan burger! So unique and consistently delicious. Heavily underrated gem on the menu.

My husband is a burger aficionado, so we decided to make the trip across town to Uptown for an anniversary lunch this weekend. We both had the classic Uptown burgers with cheese. There are two temperature options- a single 8 oz. patty that's pink in the middle or two, 4 oz, "smashed" medium well patties. I ordered the two-patty option and my husband had the single patty, but since he isn't a topping guy and my two patties weren't really smashed, my burger was actually larger than his and it wasn't easy to eat (I had to deconstruct it.) Both of our burgers were a little greasy, but they were also delicious. I really enjoyed the Uptown sauce, but next time I'll get it on the side. We shared a small order of fries, which were also great and more than enough for two people. It was a warm afternoon, but we were able to eat on the patio, thanks to the impressive industrial fans. And even though Uptown uses a digital ordering system (super easy to use,) a friendly staffer was behind the counter in case we needed help. I wish that my burger had been less messy and easier to eat (I was grateful this wasn't a first date,) but next time I'll just plan to remove one of the patties or get fewer toppings. Small price to pay for a really good burger. read more

First time and wasn't disappointed. Ordered the Staple burger single patty as it's designed and was delicious. Nice medium preparation and so juicy I recommend cutting in half first and flipping upside down the French fries were think and crispy and the lemonade was a good compliment to everything. Dessert I tried the raspberry gelato shake and it's was even better than expected. Our waitress was very nice and informative to our first time ignorance which was nice. Finding a table inside was a win as three heat is not going away for a few months. I'll go back sometime for sure read more

We loved popping into to Uptown for a quick and casual lunch or dinner. If you are a return customer- be aware they've changed to a seated restaurant, no more kiosks, wait staff takes your order, prices have increased, and the 'full service' restaurant now changes the dynamic of a quick and easy place to grab a bite to eat. Food now comes on plates rather than the previous disposable trays. I wish they would've left things as they were. Or give an option if you want a waiter to take your order. If you go, plan to spend more time and more money. read more

Highly "meh." But pricey. We read the reviews thinking this would be a nice alternative to Zinburger. However there is zero service at this place. And the food is pretty pricey for what you get. When we entered, it wasn't clear who would greet us and check us in. It turns out, the answer is "no one." It didn't take too long to figure out you order from a touchscreen. So in that sense, the experience starts out like McDonalds, except without the option to interface with a human. We ordered an Uptown Burger (seems like that's the place to start, getting the namesake burger) plus a French Dip, a single side of fries and two soft drinks. The kiosk prompted me for a tip, which was a shock since there was no human interaction at all up to this point. I went ahead and put in a tip, hopeful that the service might come later. SPOILER ALERT: there never was any service at all, save for the single delivery to the table to drop off the food. We even bused our own table after finishing, seeing that the other patrons did the same. So, asking the customer to put in a tip is either tacky or insulting, depending on your point of view. We chose to view it as merely tacky. Speaking to others afterward, the jury seems to be split between "tacky, but just ignore the request for tip" and "rude, not going back." The burgers were amply sized. The beef seemed to be of good quality. We found the Uptown Burger to be wet and messy, with the bun largely disintegrated from the moisture. So the overall hamburger was subpar, but the meat itself was fine. If I were to go back, I'd probably see about holding the sauces in an attempt to make a less sloppy and better burger. The French Dip similarly had good hamburger meat. In this case, the roll did not have a lot of things to make it soggy, so it was fine. However, the au jus wasn't a big hit, as the saltiness overpowered any flavor. The fries were pretty good, served fairly fresh and fairly warm, still with some crispiness. So all in all, would we want to come back and spend $40 for a couple of burgers and soft drinks and a split order of fries? Probably not. This makes it significantly more than twice the cost of a fast food chain restaurant with similar service and ambiance. Granted, the nod goes to Uptown Burger for the meat itself, but the fast food alternative definitely wins on the built up hamburger. It will be interesting to see if the quality of beef can pull customers from fast food to spend a whole lot more, despite nothing else being an upgrade from the chain burger joint experience. read more