Bareburger

Reviews 4

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David Barton

It’s time for another burger post. Only this time, we’re taking the burgers to another level – a healthier level (at least as healthy as a burger can get). At Bareburger, taste and variety is king. The restaurants partner with organic farmers to bring high quality meats to the table as well as outfit their restaurants with reclaimed and recycled materials. Bareburger currently has more than 10 locations throughout the metro New York area. Atmosphere Bareburger claims it uses recycled, reclaimed and sustainable materials in all its restaurants. It definitely shows. The interior of Bareburger is surrounded in brick. This brick, along with wood accents, gives off a very rustic and almost organic (it’s fitting, isn’t it?) feel. In keeping with the Bareburger name, there is plenty of bear paraphernalia throughout. Food The menu at Bareburger is all over the place, in a good way. The menu is designed to be customized, down to the smallest detail. Unique burger creations (California, Maui Wowie, Mediterranean, etc.) can be made with nearly every meat out there. You can go the route of more traditional meat such as beef and turkey or go more adventurous and give wild boar, elk, ostrich or bison a try. Next step is the bun, and you get to customize again here with options such as a traditional brioche bun, multi-grain roll, wrap, lettuce or a tapioca rice bun. There must be hundreds of possible burger combinations alone. We ordered: Roadhouse: pepperjack, country bacon, hass avocado, fire roasted red peppers, sweet apple grilled onions, smoked paprika mayo (recommended with bison) on a brioche bun Original: colby jack, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, raw red onions, special sauce (recommended with beef) on lettuce Fries and rings combo The fry and ring combo is a staple for me every time I visit Bareburger. A big basket of fries and onion rings are served with four different types of dipping sauces. The fries are unsalted but the sodium isn’t even missed slightly thanks to these sauces which really kick these fries up a notch. The onion rings are extremely crispy and a good size. The roadhouse burger was next up and this burger is piled high with toppings. So much so that a skewer is put through the center to make sure everything stays in place. The bison is cooked perfectly and there is an insane amount of avocado. Depsite all these toppings, the entire burger is easy to bite through. That’s not to say the burger isn’t messy. I won’t say it’s a 5 Napkin Burger, but it’s definitely close to four. Service Bareburger was packed the night we went but the service didn’t falter. The food came out quickly and we were able to fly through our meal. I’ve never had a bad experience with service here. Value The prices for burgers are in the low teens, depending on what you get. With all these toppings and the ability to customize them to your liking, Bareburger gives you a lot for your money. Good value. The Verdict In case you couldn’t tell, I’m a fan of Bareburger. I love all of the different types of burgers on the menu and the fact that you can select from a wide variety of meats and bread in order to create your own burger creation. The food at Bareburger is always delicious and cooked perfectly. I will be back and I recommend you check them out too.

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Javier Provencio

I live in Astoria and I always order and come to eat at their restaurant. I love their food! But, recently I have experienced really bad service. Today (June 11, 2017) it was the straw that broke the camels back. I went with my girlfriend to what we thought it would be a quick bite. It took them 45 minutes to tell us that not only our order was not even started but that some of their cooks call out from work and they were short in the kitchen (I looked through the food pick up side of the restaurant and they had two guys....) what type of management on a busy, sunny, 86 degrees Sunday has no plan B if something like this happens??? What is worst is that the manager sent one of their poor waiters (he was honestly very nice) to apologize and face my table and all the tables that were in similar situations instead of coming him/her self! I hate to leave bad reviews like this. However, honestly they need to either change management or management should seat down and rethink what they are doing to take what it was a great restaurant, to such a poor and slow service place (I recalled what I said, this is not the first time they mess up my deliveries or the service is poor in the restaurant...). This location was the best of their locations in my opinion, Im not ordering or coming here anymore until it changes. Review update: manager called us to apologize and offered us a free meal to try again and give them another opportunity. Will update my review after next visit!

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A Private User

Service has more bad spots than good. Food is amazing. Concept is amazing. Its just sad that 2 out of 3 times I go, service is really bad. And we go a lot. My Bareburger bill is the same as my phone plan every month. They have a consistently good server named Erin. Shes smart. She gets the order right. Shes quick. And she knows when to check on the table and offer another drink. We go to Bareburger about once a week, and we order out a lot. I may just stop going and just order out. Im hoping a manager reads this because the service really needs help-and I think its just training. I dont want to be called hunny or sweetie, I just want to be asked if I want the empty beer in front of me cleared and a new one brought. I would like to be approached within 5 minutes of sitting down, by someone who asks if I would like a drink. I would like to be able to order within 15 minutes of sitting, and I would like to have dirty dishes cleared within 5 minutes of us finishing eating. I have served tables. Its not an easy job-and I understand that-but there are even times when we go when it is not that busy that the service is still lacking. Except for Erin-I have never had a bad experience when she is the server. Shes not fake, she knows what shes doing, and she does it well. If Bare Burger makes their service as good as their food-it will be one of the best burger places in the country.

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Christine P.

Bareburger offers great food, courteous staff, and good portions. I have tried multiple items on the menu and have yet to be disappointed. I have been dined here for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, (not all in the same day). Their burgers are great,, I love the Bison & insist on ordering it every time, though all their meat options are delicious. Their salads are great and their fries and onion rings are a nice treat without being too heavy. Their milkshakes are tasty, my favorite being the Chocolate Banana. Their fresh brewed Raspberry Iced Tea is a sweet low calorie alternative. Their brunch menu is a must try as well. The brunch options are all great and the price cannot be beat! Whether dining in or out the food never fails, but the restaurant itself is a cute cozy space which is a living testament to how Bareburger operates. The bathroom itself offers a lesson on maintaining the environment, which I find very interesting and is part of why I enjoy Bareburger. Down to the smallest detail such as the packaging of the food, when you order out, which is environmentally safe packaging, shows how Bareburger cares for their surrounding environment and their customers. Overall Bareburger is a favorite of mine and is definitely worth a try!