While I'm an omnivore, I'm always excited to have local options for a plant-based meal. Wizard Burger has a creative and fun menu and everything is vegan. I've only ever had take out but would like to dine in at some point as the space looks cute. I'm very intrigued by the variety of burgers and hope to try out more soon! Service has always been quick and staff seem friendly. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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OMG! Best vegan burgers imaginable! Everyone should try this place, it is amazing even if you're a conniver

Tried this burger place a few nights ago. I'm glad I did because Wizard Burger puts every chain burger place to shame. It's located in a convenient location in downtown Albany. It's small with a few tables but people most likely use takeout. It's got a comfortable vibe to it and the service was quick and friendly. I ordered the classic beyond cheese burger which was fresh and AMAZING! The side of fries were not my favorite, but I chalk this up to them most likely being SYSCO frozen fries. If they change up the fry situation I'd give it 6 stars if I could. read more

This place rules!! I stumbled upon this place during a road trip stop, and decided to check it out as I was in a mood for breakfast burritos. I didn't realize then, that this all vegan place has an awesome selection of burgers and fries as well! I have tried both their burgers and burritos, and hands down they have the most amazing selections in their menu. I definitely visit this place when I am in the neighborhood, and make it a point to have lunch/brunch/breakfast at least once per visit. The ambiance is very whimsical and casual. It's a hidden gem for anyone who's not local to Albany read more

Wizard Burger is my favorite burger spot. Yes, THE spot I crave whenever I want a burger. And the craziest part? It's vegan! The burgers at Wizard Burger never disappoint---each one I've tried has a fantastic combination of flavors. If I had to pick a favorite, it might be the Orc Popper. That melba sauce (I didn't even know this was an Albany thing!) is such a game-changer. I'm a sucker for sweet and savory flavors. My boyfriend usually orders the Wiz Mac, and that's delicious too. You've got to try the fries as well! I usually go for the pulled pork fries, which are phenomenal. If you're curious about their burritos, definitely give them a shot--though only after you've had their burgers a bunch of times, haha. My boyfriend tried the Space Cowboy burrito, and it was huge. He was really happy with both the size and the flavors. If you love burgers and haven't tried Wizard Burger yet, you absolutely need to visit (or order!). We've ordered from them plenty of times, and they even offer a pickup option if you want to skip delivery. read more

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This place rules! I found out about it because of the special collaboration they were doing with The Acacia Strain - The B'Dog Walker. It was delicious. I definitely want to go back next time I'm in Albany. read more

Wizard Burger - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

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A magical experience! Stopped by Wizard Burger after a long day and it's the perfect place to grab a quick (vegan) bite. The theming and decor are so fun and really add to the atmosphere of the restaurant. The waitstaff are also super friendly and my order came quickly and ready to be devoured. I got the Fritos Banditos burger combo for $18 and it came with a LARGE amount of fries and a drink. Absolutely delicious dinner and I can't wait to come back and try something new! read more

Wizard Burger - Fritos Banditos Combo (Burger, Fries and drink (not pictured)) - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

THIS PLACE IS VEGAN. I'm starting that way because there never fails to be someone in front of me in line who pauses at the cashier, says "oh... it's vegan?", hems and haws a moment, and leaves. Their loss, because, yes, it's vegan, and it's also FANTASTIC. Some of the best vegan food I've had. The buffalo chick'n burrito is one of the best, but the 2nd Breakfast sandwich is an original, indulgent, completely incredible meal. Highly recommend. Great, funky interior too: love those VHS tapes! read more

How have I not reviewed this beloved spot? Every burger is a winner. Fries are great. The Orc Popper is probably my favorite burger - cream cheese, jalapeños, Melba sauce...it's perfect. I was also a huge fan of Burrito Burrito aka Burrito Squared and I'm glad it lives on in Wizard Burger. Not every burrito made it but they're all delicious and worth trying. If you're getting back on the road, get a burrito. If you can stay and get messy, get a burger. read more

Wizard Burger - Orc Popper - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Is as small business, you order in the front counter and pay right away. You choose your own table and have to wait until someone brings your food. There is not service for water on the table. Is a jar for every body in the place, which this jar in on the top of a table,with a sign saying,don't take the jar, is for every body I almost forgot about this. Is a vegan food ,the burgers are beyond burgers. Everything is decorated with pictures. Looks like a Mexican restaurant but is not ,though. Anyway the food is good and the menu is great I recommend it. read more

The burger was amazing! It looked so good, and tasted as good as it looked. Love that I have found another dairy-free option for when I want a cheeseburger. Love that the whole menu is vegan, so I don't have to say, "I'm allergic to milk. Does this have dairy in it?" Mostly I love that it's good! As a carnivore with a dairy allergy, that's important. read more

Always delicious! Second Breakfast burger and the Big Kahuna burger are my favorites! The Big Breakfast Burrito is fantastic. Don't forget their super tasty shakes! Check out the fun specials too. read more

I live near the place and avoided it for a while because I'm not vegetarian. I eventually finally tried the spot and have become a regular. Excellent service and a funky vibe. They are open on Sundays as well (which shouldn't be a huge selling point, but most restaurants in Albany seem to close on Sundays). read more

The food was pretty good, but very very pricey. They use impossible burgers which you can buy at most grocery stores if you wanted to make your own burgers at home. I'm not at home at the moment, so I came here for lunch. It still was pretty good all in all. I would like to note that I did get a chocolate shake as well. It was bland! I couldn't even taste chocolate. they do have burritos as well as other shared sides. I like the uniqueness of the burgers like pickled jalapeños and fried onions on the burgers added a nice touch. I enjoy traveling and trying different restaurants wherever I go. Thank you. Wizard Burger for being here! read more

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This place was really good. I like the jackfruit burger, though I've had other jackfruit sandwiches from other vegan restaurants before and the other jackfruit sandwiches mask the jackfruit taste better. The jackfruit on top of the burger at Wizard for sure has a tropical fruit taste, which although is tasty, is also not my ideal combination of flavors for a burger. But if I were in town again, I would for sure return and try a different burger. read more

I don't even like burgers that much, but this was literally the best burger I have ever eaten holy shit. Everything else is bomb too and the vibes are IMMACULATE. Big kahuna burger will be haunting my dreams tonight. Also, don't discriminate against the fried pickles because they're cut differently, they slap. read more

Wizard Burger - Oreo Shake, Big Kahuna Burger, Fried Pickles - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Wizard burger knocked it out of the park with fast preparation, really great food, awesome customer service, and kudos for adding a really nice dining area! The first time I went to Wizard Burger it was more of a counter to order food and there might have been a table or two though I don't really remember. Now the ordering and pickup counter is just part of the entrance with beverage coolers and the entrance to a whole new and cozy dining area. I admittedly didn't want to add my credit card information into the online ordering system tonight because I was walking to Wizard Burger from an event at Empire State Plaza. The event we were attending had only two food trucks and a snow cone truck for hundreds of people. There were no vegan options and I wasn't excited about filling up on French fries that were probably fried in the same grease as the chicken tenders they were serving... Wizard Burger to the rescue! I called and told them exactly what we wanted, asked for cheese on the side for the tots. We got two really great burgers. One was the "Regular Burger" with lettuce, tomato, cheese, (hold the onion), pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo just like my wife loves it prepared at home. I ordered the Magicano, an impossible patty covered in pulled "pork" Carolina bbq sauce, and pickles. Both normally come on potato rolls but a Pretzel bun that holds up a bit better to these massive messy, delicious burgers are available for a small fee. The queso was spicy, filled with peppers and had just the right amount of heat. I got it on the side because ordering take out and walking back to Empire State Plaza, 15 minutes away, I didn't want the tots to get soggy. All in all it was a really great experience. I'm looking forward to going back and dining in next time. Go check it out, and don't forget about the burrito menu too!!! read more

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We were in town, from AZ, visiting family and this place was a great find for my partner who is vegan. The food was amazing and the portion sizes are great. He had the Wiz Mac and I had their traditional burger. The milkshakes are delicious. We ended up coming back here 3 times during our stay in Upstate. The staff were very friendly and remembered us each time. We highly recommend this place and look forward to stopping by again the next time we are in Albany. read more

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I also loved Wizard Burger. I like the Breakfast burger here with tatar tots and eggs. We stopped here near the 11 o clock hour in the morning as to where they will still serving breakfast as well. I got some burgers and tots for us. They also have Chicken nuggets here too. Nice place, good staff, I am looking forward to visiting again. read more

You want me to talk about Wizard Burger?? You want me to tell you about how m'lady scrambled, our car hurtling toward Albany (on a 2400 mile road trip), stomachs grumbling, scrolling Yelp for a vegan-friendly lunch spot, ultimately snickering, "heh, there's a place called WIZARD BURGER"??? That happened a week ago and I'm still thinkin' about damn Wizard Burger: from its "teMpOraRY jAnKy mENu(s)" to its wild-ass burger combinations to its console TV set-up with a handful of Nintendo games.. what a friggin' find. Service was delightful, food came out quickly, and my Second Breakfast -- a Just Egg patty, Impossible burger, vegan cheese, tater tots, maple syrup, and jalapeño-garlic crema (FUHGHH) was unlike anything I've ever eaten. Wild as hell, great flavor combination -- and junky? Well, obviously. But I'm not a vegan explicitly for health reasons, I'm a friggin' vegan 'cause it's the right thing to do, you know?? ANYWAY, m'lady's Orc Popper was similarly top-tier and featured toppings including fried onions, cream cheese, and some variety of jam? This place was just all-around incredible. Fun. Lots of purple. Charming playlist. Lots of shit to laugh at. Pure wizardry. read more

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I was working in the area and found this place because of it's high rating, so I figured I'd give it a try, I'm glad I did because it was most delicious! I had the Magic-Ano and was great, it had the perfect combination of ingredients! read more

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I'm not a vegan, yet I love everything about Wizard Burger and it's incredible food! I love the meatless burgers as well as the sides. They make delicious fried pickles. I usually get one of the special burgers like the Orc Crusher. Always must I get the fried pickles! I've only gotten takeout but the restaurant ambience is pretty wild, very eclectic. I love it so much I bought the tshirt legit. read more

Needed this vegan junkfood on a road trip. Easily placed an order online. Everything is vegan, but doesn't taste like it. Burgers and ckick'n sandwiches all have different toppings. I think my favorite was the chili cheese fries. Pulled up in front when the order was ready. Went in to get it and a friendly employee brought out my hand drawn bag. Super cute touch. We'll be back. read more

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This place rocks! Walking by you don't assume much but it is absolutely delicious, the atmosphere is so welcoming and cozy, and the waitstaff is incredibly friendly and attentive! super plus: if you're a Tolkien fan you'll get a few smiles :) 100% recommend and will return read more

I love the fact that Albany finally has an all vegan burger joint. I ordered The Raptor with bacon and cheese and The Strawberry Snail . The wait was not long at all even though they seemed to be pretty busy preparing orders. There were 3 employees and who I believed to be the owner (was super cool, stopped to chat) who was leaving. So I always wanted to try a burger on a glazed donut and the Strawberry Snail was that PLUS pb&j, which I did not think I would enjoy. It was actually delectable! The Raptor was decent as well, but I wished it was a full chick'n patty instead of the chick'n tenders which made it a little more difficult to devour (although, I still got the job done). All in all, the prices are not bad and I cannot wait to try everything else on the menu eventually! read more

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We stumbled upon this place. We went in because it looked fun and interesting. We did know it was vegan, even as we were ordering. But wow!! It was so good. Fooled my kids too! Now, we go back because it's delicious. read more

We had the goblin burger and the pulled "pork" jackfruit burger. They were amazing, and easily the best veggie burger I've ever had. They managed to make burgers/cook them in a way that made them taste the closest I've seen to actual meat. The jackfruit especially wowed me with how you could see the full fruit in there, but it still tasted meaty. The only issue was that it had too much sauce. I sorta regretted getting the goblin and wish for the special spicy burger stuffed with cheese (I didn't notice the sign when I came in to order) since there was a chance for slightly less sauce. Sauce tasted good though, but it was too messy. Nevertheless, this is a great burger joint. The decor was very nice (distracted me from the sign haha), so it had a nice ambiance. Food arrived quickly as well. read more

My 18 year old vegan self would have been out of her gourd if this existed in Albany back then. Still extremely stoked now to have this delicious, unique and fun spot!!! All the burgers I've tried have been so good. Surprisingly the breakfast burger has been our family's favorite. The addition of milkshakes has elevated it even more and the Oreo milkshake was incredible. We shared one and were fighting over the last sips. Only compliant is I wish there were more side options and that it can get a little expensive if you want burgers, milkshakes, and sides. But we'll keep coming back and enjoying the amazing food! read more

Is Wizard Burger even real?? This stuff is SO good. Vegan food that dispels the notion that vegan food is bland and always healthy. The Orc Popper burger is possibly the best burger I've ever had -- I mean, why save Melba for just mozz sticks when it tastes just as good on a burger with onions rings, jalapeños, and "cream cheese?" The tots are wonderfully crispy or wonderfully spicy with the vegan chili and cheese. The chick'n has great texture. Everything I've tried here has been impressive in both taste and texture. I'm so thankful that Albany and surrounding areas have so many truly great meat-free options -- Wizard Burger is the best addition to downtown. Can't wait to go here before/after every show at Empire Live! read more

Wizard Burger - The Orc Popper - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

This is a very small place but it packs a huge punch of flavor. We had Cheese burgers with the bacon & the strawberry milkshake. The staff were helpful & very nice. The garlic fries are a must. Soooooo good. Thank you. read more

It was nice to find vegan food that was only a short walk from the hotel I was staying at in downtown Albany. I had chili cheese fries and they were delicious! read more

Had my first Wizard Burger this past weekend, definitely won't be my last. Had the Magic-ano, the burger was insanely good. An impossible patty, stacked with "pulled pork" and "bacon", pickles and bbq sauce. Plan on going back in a few weeks once their indoor seating is open. So many other burgers I want to try. read more

Wizard Burger - Magic-ano burger - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Finally tried Wizard Burger. I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but wow this was still delicious. It wasn't the absolute best burger I've ever had, but if you had told me it was meat I think I'd believe you! I wish they had fries instead of just tater tots but everything was delicious! Bring napkins! read more

Wizard Burger - Barbarian w/ tater tots - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Absolutely a hidden gem!!! Amazing atmosphere, delicious food, and staff super friendly!! read more

Wizard Burger - This is absolutely a hidden gem!!! Amazing atmosphere, delicious food, great staff!!! - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

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Popped into this place before heading back home after a trip to Albany. Had no idea it 100% plant based before I walked in but decided to try it anyway. I was VERY satisfied. I got myself their version of a big mac. It was huge and filling, the veggies were fresh and crunchy, the Impossible patties were deliciously smoky, and the cheese was deliciously melty. Don't let the plant based menu keep you away. This place is delicious, and I feel great even after feasting on a huge burger. read more

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We ordered take out from Wizard Burger via doordash. (Life tip: Wizard Burger offers free delivery on orders over $15.00) thank you for keeping it affordable! With that being said, I cannot comment on the inside of the establishment because I was too lazy to leave my house. Pictured is the Ceasar Burrito. Burrito? What? Isn't it a Burger joint? In case you weren't aware, Burrito Burrito in Troy has started serving burritos here. I digress, back to my burrito: it was a 10/10. Well done. read more

Wizard Burger - Caesar burrito - Burgers Near Me - Albany, New York

Amazing burgers, great playlist if you love metal, and a super friendly staff. This place f*ckin' rules.

Omg. The burger. I ate it standing up and walking. The proportions of mustard and ketchup and pickle are perfect. The sliced onions. The bun. The double wrapped foil to keep the thing perfect. The only thing I didn't like is there is one burger on the menu with house made chili. Which you cannot order just to eat house made chili. What's up with that?! And you can't add it as a sauce to any other burger? Now I understand that's going to ruin some of the burger integrity for some. But I really love chili. And I want to eat this chili. So please wiZards: make it happen. read more

We were in Albany for a comedy show and visited this place before the show for a quick dinner. We missed the "plant based" part of the menu & figured we'd try it anyways. It was OK. The sweet potato tots w/syrup on the side were better. First, and last time, having a plant-based "burger." read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Albany. Anyone could eat here and would be hard pressed to find traditional "vegan" food. This food is flavorful, rich and truly American, all while being impressively plant based and affordable. I think anything with their vegan bacon on it is recommended. I'm getting hungry just thinking about going back. read more