One year ago today, I went on a solo full-day biking adventure through the Bronx. Eating dinner at Yo-Burger was an easy decision based on its perfect 20-something yelp reviews, the price, and the fact that it had "burger" in the name. After eating at Tino's Deli near the NY Botanical Garden, exploring Pelham Bay Park and City Island, grabbing a beer at the Bronx Ale House, and eating S&S cheesecake in Van Cortlandt Park, I was ready for the burger. Rocky would have quailed at the sight of the stairs I had to scale in order to reach Riverdale Ave (or maybe it just seemed that way because I was exhausted and had to carry my bike). Either way, I felt like Kumar and Yo-Burger was my White Castle. The place is styled similarly to many froyo chains ("stylish" and clean-looking) with its logo everywhere. I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger and a vanilla milkshake from a very nice gentleman who gave me the same kind of "buzzer" that one would receive on a Saturday night at Applebee's in Times Square. This didn't seem necessary, as I was one of three customers at the time - which I think was because the place was fairly new. The weather was beautiful, so I sat at one of the 3-4 outdoor picnic tables. I had not had In-N-Out at the time, but I would later discover the similarities. The burger exceeded my expectations and then some. The shake was as good as I wanted it to be. During my return ride to Washington Heights, my mission was clear: spread the word. I could not believe that NO ONE who I asked had ever heard of Yo-Burger. Its remote location at the top of a hill in the North Bronx seemed very unfortunate, because so many people would never get a chance to experience this (much) cheaper, better version of Shake Shack and Five Guys. The quality of the burger, the confusingly cheap price, and my anticipation made for an unforgettable experience. It wasn't until a year later that I would take someone else. 2nd visit: Burger still amazing and worth a trek. Caribbean coffee froyo was very good. Sweet potato fries also great. However, prices have risen significantly. read more

Yo-Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Had nothing to eat from 1230 till 9 pm when i arrived so you know my animalistic beast came out ready to devour. As the doors swung open I floated through as if I was neo from the Matrix. The menu is pretty apparent and simple. You choose the type of burger, Whether it be fresh beef, lean turkey, or veggie burger. Everything fresh and cooked right in front of you. They also have hotdogs and milkshakes and don't forget frozen yogurt with plenty of toppings. Since it was cheat day for me I went with 4 cheeseburgers and 4 sets of fries. With each bite, I got hungrier and my chest hair grew ever so slightly. You can choose to sit either inside or outside. On a hot New York summer day, inside seems more ideal. The air conditioning hit the spot. The staff are very friendly. One even brought my food to me at my table when it was ready. I'm a burger guy and this place definitely hit the spot. read more

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Solid burger. Very soft bun, fresh beef crispy cold veggies. It's was yummsss. Go here and eat!

Service is decent. Vanilla Milkshake is great. (always get the fries to dip them) The dining area is pretty cool since they have indoor and outdoor Not much variety to choose from, wish they had chicken burgers! but, overall its a good burger spot. with yogurt too.. so its definitely different . read more

Yo-Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Yay a GOOD burger place. Man if you had in n out burger this is definitely a good comparison. So I've been hunting for a burger spot for days and everything was too greasy and big. But this place was really on point. You walk in and to the left is froyo. Then straight ahead is the burger menu! Simple easy and you get to choose your toppings. I freakin love it. I usually get a burger with lettuce onion mayo. Fries and a chocolate shake. They give you a buzzer thingy and you're able to pick it up at the counter fresh. Burger is great. Fries are great. Shake hit the spot. And I love how fast the service is. Usually when I write my reviews I make sure to always try it a couple times before I go in. So yo burger gets a thumbs up. Only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is bc all I want is thousand island dressing. But nonetheless awesome spot. read more

Yo-Burger - Yo burger fries and chocolate shake. Too hungry before I took the picture. - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Dissatisfied with the service here. It took over 15 minutes for them to make my burger, and multiple patrons that entered and ordered after me had their meals ready before mine. Their smoothies are a 5/10. The one I ordered was bland. The only saving grace was the double cheeseburger, it was quite good. read more

Yo-Burger - Double Cheeseburger - was quite delicious. - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food was okay, nothing special. My boyfriend had the cheese burgers and said they tasted similar to that of shake shack but shake shacks burgers are better. He said the bread got a bit to saggy too quickly. We both liked the fries, those were really good! The veggie burger was a bit too mushy for my liking. It wasn't anything special either - ketchup and hot sauce definitely helped. Neither of us were satisfied and we were still hungry. read more

Yo-Burger - Double cheeseburger with Bacon and a Veggie Burger - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

On a Friday afternoon, as one would expect, this place was packed with school aged children and what seemed like people fresh outta work and on their way home with take out from Yo-Burger. This place also serves frozen yogurt. Who knew? I ordered the single cheeseburger and sweet potato fries which were both AMAZING!!!! I love, love Yo-Burger. The food is fresh and tasty. I wouldn't eat here though as the crowd is kinda rude and loud. This is strictly a take out place. Another negative, they ran out of the small size serving cups for their yogurt. read more

Yo-Burger - Selection of their frozen yogurts. - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Very good burger place in Riverdale, when it first popped up I remember how clearly it reminded me of Shake Shack. That's probably the best comparison to make here. A fast casual spot that elevated the burger, fries and a shake concept to something very clearly of a higher quality than McDonald's and Burger King. When Shake Shack first came out it was all the rage, but as time has passed, and the novelty of a getting a pretty good hamburger in a fast food type setting wore off, it's not the type of thing people line up for anymore. Yet and still, a place like Yo Burger is a reliable place when I want to pick up a quick but quality burger in the Riverdale area. I always get the single patty with cheese, sauteed onions, jalapenos and lettuce and tomato. read more

Love yo burger it's shakes are great burgers cooked right they serve beer; def need to stop by here if your in Riverdale! Haven't had a bad meal yet read more

Just ok. Service was slow and food was mediocre. Kids enjoyed it but not geared towards those looking for favorable and fresh burger. read more

Great burgers here! I get the double, and they have a good selection of always fresh toppings here as well. The fries are decent, and there's a selection of draft beers which is always a plus for me in burger joints. read more

A great little local spot for freshly made burgers. They have a vegi option which was also very good and their sweet potatoes fries are awesome. read more

Got a cheeseburger here with grilled onions, tomatoes, mayo, bbq, and hot sauce and it was amazing!!!! Burger was so fresh and well seasoned. The sweet potato fries were really good as well. I topped it off with a chocolate milk shake which was wxcellent!!! Their milk shakes were so cold, sweet, and freshly made. read more

First time here and I say was pretty good service was quick food was good f you want a good burger check this spot out even if you on a quick date it's a good spot to take your date read more

Terrible service. Forgot our drinks and then forgot to add another patty when we ordered a double. They doubted us and asked us to bring the other burgers thinking we're either hiding it or eating the double. When brought it up the workers were giving us attitude and this is the last time we'll be here. read more

I was craving a burger after my doctors appointment and found yo-burger. I came in and everything reminded me of shake shack. They even have the little buzzing system. The burgers looked and tasted exactly like shake shack. I wasn't complaining because I finally Felt like the Bronx had a shake shack lol. Come to find out, they get their product from same supplier as shake shack so that answers my concerns. Fries are nothing special, sweet potato are better to me. Do not get the grilled cheese. I don't know what they were thinking putting that on menu and serving it how it is lol. Been here more than few times, and feel day time is always better and tastes better. Whoever works the night needs to get it together 'cause I've only had bad Experiences at night time. But regardless, a pretty good burger joint here in river dale. read more

Yo-Burger - Double cheeseburger w/ the works. Added bacon. And sweet potato fries. - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

The customer service sucks and the men in the back are miserably ruthless. When I went to place an order I wasn't sure what I wantted and they called me a "bobA" meaning stupid in Spanish. The girl at the register who was Mexican was even more rude and dismissed me as a person when I asked for my refund aftter I heard what they said... like ok. I was just hungry and I live in the area!!! I literally was just stepping out to enjoy my night and I felt so unwelcome and uncomfortable .. they have no manners or any idea how to be professional. read more

Great burger for very good price! Food is made delicious and fast ! You will be happy , definitely recommend this place

Great burgers in Riverdale! You can taste the freshness of each ingredient and the buns are soft potato buns (my favorite). It's family friendly, clean and a very casual fast food place that doesn't make you feel too greasy after eating. read more

Yo-Burger - Double Cheeseburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Good service, tasty turkey burger. Ask for utensils. I had no fork/knife for my bunless burger, my friend had no spoon for his froyo. Would def eat there again. read more

First time there burger was off the chain. They can definitely give Shake Shack a run for their money. Had the double cheeseburger on a lettuce bun and sweet potato fries! Delicious! They also have refills on the drinks. Would go out of my way to return. read more

Yo-Burger - Double cheeseburger in lettuce wrap (keto friendly) with pickles, mayo, mustard and grilled onions. I want this again now. - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Legitimately my favorite place for burgers! They use fresh ingredients and taste just as good as Shake Shack, if not better. I say this because when you're churning out so many burgers like at Shake Shack, a bit of the quality is lost. I'm a no frills type of person when it comes to my burgers, so I keep it fairly simple when ordering (cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon) - and when I do, everything about the burger needs to stand out. Yo-Burger is consistent w/the quality of their burgers, ensuring to leave just a bit of crispiness around the edges. YUUUM! That crisp is the best! I wouldn't say the price point is significantly lower than Shack Shack (maybe a difference of 10 cents), but I still think it's a good deal. If I want a good burger and not have to travel a good distance, Yo-Burger is where it is at. I'm surprised the Yelp rating is not higher! read more

Still one of the best. Riverdale may not have Five Guys, but we've got Yo Burger - and it's even better!

They refused to cook a burger less than medium well so I left without ordering. Is their meat so dodgy that they have to overcook it?

Excellent burger and shakes Fresh and soft bun Vanilla shake is awesome U can also fix ur own yogurt mix read more

Yo Burger's cheeseburger is quite possibly the best burger I've ever had. One reviewer described it as if Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burger had a baby and they are so right. I'm considering moving to Riverdale so I can have it all the time. Oh and don't forget at this place you can also get frozen yogurt. There could not be a more perfect place on a Earth! read more

Yo-Burger - Single Cheeseburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Bronx, New York

Great burgers and shakes. I really enjoyed their simplistic menu. Food came out quickly. If they seasoned the food with just salt and pepper, I would've given 5 stars. I would suggest that they get a little creative with their sauces just to put an edge on it. Would definitely recommend. read more

The best kind of burger is a burger with crispy bits on the edges. Lil crispy circles of meaty heaven. Yo-Burger did this well-- WELL DONE. See what I did there? My double bacon cheeseburger was really, really good. The bun was sweet and pillow-y (that's a real word). Veggies on top were crisp and fresh. French fries are thick cut and nearly perfect-- a bit more salt please. Guys behind the counter were sweet and food came out relatively quickly on a Thursday evening. I wonder how much these guys have to stare up your nose and check out your sexy nose hairs because the larger menu is literally hanging 8 feet in the air above the register and you have to crane your neck to a backwards 90 degree angle to see it. May I suggest placing the menu on the wall near the register during your next remodel? Yo-Burger definitely needs to invent a secret sauce to add spice and mystique to their burgers-- some kinda ketchup, mayo, sriacha, mustard, relish blend? Sauce is gonna be key to that elusive 5th star. read more

I just ordered bacon double cheeseburger, fries and a smoothie. It was delicious and worth the wait. Staff was friendly! Will be going back

Rly good burgers, fro yo, and fries, service is great 10/10 best fries I've had from fast food and the staff is amazing

Honestly, not a bad place. Think of this as a tier lower than shake shack. Keep that in mind and set your expectations lower. They offer burgers as well as turkey burgers, fries, sweet potato fries, and as the name of the place implies, frozen yogurt as well. The turkey burger was a tad dry, but it was still tasty (not to mention leaner than beef). They have seating both indoors and outdoors. read more

love yo burger! love the burgers and cheese fries and hot dogs! good selection on froyo toppings and they have beer! my go to spot with the kids and the hubby! great location very chill friendly atmosphere read more

Fantastic burgers, dogs, and beer! Bring your family and enjoy a casual meal, read more

Burgers are at least 80% as good as Shake shack and at a much lower cost with a much shorter wait and for me, a few blocks from home. Winner. Flat griddled burgers are crisp at the edges and beefy good and come on soft potato rolls with lots of free topping choices (I go with relish, grilled onions, mayo, ketchup and mustard). Delish. Fries are underseasoned and not quite crisp enough. Understanding of food allergies could be better. read more

Anything new in Riverdale is welcome sight, but when Yo-Burger finally opened I was fired up. As you might have guessed, its 2 services in one, burgers and frozen yogurt. The design is great, huge windows line the front, allowing plenty of natural light and a real neighborhood feel. Inside is simple seating areas with clean white subway tiles, allowing groups small or large to grab a table or barstool. First, lets get to the burger. Everything is a-la-carte, so I ordered up a cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and a water. About $10, not bad for NY. Everything is cooked to order, and you have it your way. Plenty of free toppings to choose from, including grilled onions! After a few minutes, my buzzer rang and i was digging in. The burger was surprisingly good, with a fresh flavor, potato bun, and tasty cheese. I thought the size was perfect for me, but you can always order the double burger if you are that hungry. Fries were good too, crispy and fresh. On to the Yo! I grabbed a mix of vanilla and mango, and hit it off with a bunch of the fresh fruit toppings. Plenty of chocolate and other types too, and sauces. You pay by weight, and mine came in at $4.50, not bad considering it was filled to the top. Flavors were good, i loved the vanilla but was not crazy about mango. There are 6 flavors that I'm sure will rotate throughout the year. I can see myself visiting often for a little yo-snack. They also have shakes, which I will have to test out soon. Overall I think this is a GREAT addition to the hood, brought to you by the guys from Sal's. If you are in the area, you need to check it out. UPDATE: New Yo flavors all the time, only gets better. They are expanding soon, more seats! read more

Yo-Wack! Over priced, rude staff, just ok food. Yo-Burger was so Yo-Wack. walked in, the girl said something I couldn't understand. I said excuse me? It looked like she had a mental fart, looked at the other cashier, held he hands to her head and said I'd have to wait for the other cashier. She walked away and walked right back. Yo-Wack!!!!!! Staff looks like they came straight from the penitentiary. Still managed to get my order wrong. The grilled cheese is a burger bun inside out with two pieces of cheese. Still had to ask for my overpriced milk-shake. The veggie patty is a soggy mess. Didn't put the toppings on my Kosher "cheese dog." Didn't know cheese and meat could be considered Kosher. Fries suck too. The only reason people put any good ratings is because the food in Riverdale sucks and anything new is a treat.......until you step into the overpriced, rude place and realized that you should have kept on driving by instead of stopping. First and LAST time I ever go there, let alone look at the place. read more

Love this place, it's a hidden gem in the Bronx! Their burgers are great and the potato fries are to die for. The grab and go yogurt is my favorite part of coming here! yummmm I've never experienced a long wait time or line here, that's a plus! read more

Terrible! Industrial dirty look and feel. As you pick up food, other customers are ordering and talking right over it (and therefore possibly spitting). Easy fix: use wrappers or boxes, or bring food to tables. Only one option for done-ness, 'medium well'. Burger falling apart, soggy bun, extra-charge mushroom topping barely there. The frozen yogurt station is blocking off the burger counter. Definitely not going back . read more

I came here for lunch and everything is a la carte, its just like five guys same concept and the burger's are very similar. fries were pretty good. the place has a nice yogurt station and plenty of different toppings for desert. it was ok for a quick bite! read more