Jakes Uptown®

Reviews 8

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Michael DePolo

This is the BEST Hamburger Place in the World. YOU HAVE TO GET THE JAKES SPECIAL!!! I lived in Europe for a few years and the two things I missed was Texas BBQ and Jakes Hamburgers!!! I have been going there for years, and back in 1996, I saw a guy slamming back a few beers at Jakes with a woman, and he looked like Mr. Peppermint (growing up in Dallas, you have to know Mr. Peppermint). Anyway, I just laughed at the thought of a drunk Mr. Peppermint. Well when the man got up a bunch of the workers said "goodnight Mr. P, goodnight Mr. Peppermint". IT WAS HIM!!! IT WAS MR. PEPPERMINT!!! I wish I would of said something to him, but I didnt (his wife drove them back, probably because he was too loaded to drive). I guess I missed him in future visits, because I foundout later that the Jakes on Skillman was one of his favorite spots. He died in 2011, and I never got to say hi.:-( The MR. PEPPERMINT TABLE, I saw him sitting at is the middle one againt the wall (not the one closet to the bathroom against the wall, and not the one closest to the kitchen against the wall, but the middle of the three tables against the wall), under the big beer price sign (says price by beer, sixer, and cases), he was sitting on that table. He was facing the window and the bathrooms,(his back was to the kitchen) his wife was seated across from him facing the kitchen. Of the four seats, I think they both were seated in the ones closet to the wall, not the other two away from the wall near the aisle, beacuse I think I remember his wifes purse in the seat next to the aisle, and she was against the wall, like him. I SIT THERE EVERYTIME I CAN WHEN I GO BACK!! So now, you can go sit where Mr. Peppermint sat and have a great experience at a great old place, eating the same Great Jakes Special he ate!!! I know because I try to do sit there everytime I go, and be Mr. Peppermint for a bit! ;-) P.S. Side Effects to getting loaded like Mr. Peppermint was, may make you believe you are Mr. Peppermint!

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A Private User

For everyone who compared this place to other "fast food" places - you can stick with your big cheap chains because this place doesnt need you. I went there for the first time last night with my boyfriend and we talked about how awesome it was for 2 hours after. We dont eat beef and were really happy that this place offers turkey burgers (and veggie burgers for those vegetarians). We went through the drive thru,we both ordered turkey burgers. I ordered the Jake fries and he ordered the regular fries. As soon as we got the bag, I opened it like a kid on christmas was pleasantly surprised to find that the fries were fresh/natural cut! When we got home we were thrilled that the burger was on a poppy seed bun, and had shredded lettuce (the only lettuce that should ever come on a sandwich). After one bite I decided that Ive never eaten a more delicious turkey burger. It was a thin patty (the way we like it) but it was bigger than the bun. Just writing this review makes me want another... maybe dinner tonight? The guy at the drive thru window was very pleasant. He threw in some ranch to eat with the jake fries because thats the way he likes them. He was on point and it was worth every penny.

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Victor Blanco

Went in for lunch with 2 coworkers, we all ordered a #1 and got #3s. I asked for no mayo mustard will b fine. I ordered fries and 1 friend ordered onion rings and other no side. Well I burger with fries tray and I took a bite and sure enough it had mayo! So I told the cashier who proceeded 2 tell me it was my fault cause I didnt check all the burgers and that some1 else had my burger! I didnt know I was a kitchen employee and had 2 put my own plate together. I thought if I order something it should come on my tray and not have 2 search for my food. The cashier was actually yelling at me so I walked off b4 I got really ugly back. Worst experience ever at Jakes. To bad management didnt care. Wont b going back there. So sad cause burgers are amazing but a rude cashier can kill the joy of a delicious Jake burger!!

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A Private User

For the price of two whoopers or a great burger from burger street. I was handed a small patty made with cheap beef (you can taste it) and one tomato thin slice when I asked for extra tomatos. Also it was full of lettuce (there was more lettuce then bum) Then bread was really thin, looked like a small bagel. The worst part was the taste of it. It was so bad that I had to change the bread and still couldnt finish most of it. Waste of trip. I tried to eat the tomato separate and was really nasty I spit it out LAST TIME I FOLLOW STUPID GOOD REVIEWS from people who dont enjoy good food. Give it a try but be warned. Oh and the onions are the worst I ever tasted also. I dont know what they cooked it in!!!!

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RadiantOne Mackey

After passing by Jakes from time to time, I finally decided to stop by for a burger and drink. I was not impressed by one bit. The burger was small considering the $6.50 price tag, the taste and setup of the burger could have been better smh, & those poppyseeds on the bun (Ugh), the fries were supposedly the signature seasoned "Jakes" fry blah! The fountain machine had only a few beverages working to dispense. This prompted me to order an Oreo milkshake instead lol That was a bad idea as well, the ice cream had no cream taste but the cookies were appealing though. All in all, I more than likely wont recommend this location or go back myself. First impressions are first impressions.

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Mark Allen

Jakes is my favorite burger joint of all time. The menu has some absolute star items: The Works and The Flaming Rooster (a juicy grilled chicken sandwich smothered with jack cheese, spicy pico de gallo, and yellow mustard -- note: I would request it as part of my last meal). No local orders fries...the traditional method is pairing a burger with Tots and a Shiner Bock. The fries have always been an afterthought, as the tots are spectacular. Part of the appeal is that Jakes IS a greasy, divey burger & beer spot that thrives on a Friday Night Lights crowd. It is one of those rare spots that encapsulates living in Dallas.

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Annie Lockyer

I really wanted to like this place, but theyve messed up my order too many times, and the last time they even argued with me about it after I showed my receipt. Ordered a cheese burger onions only and I received a super spicy burger no cheese extra lettuce. I complained and they scraped off the lettuce, put an onion slice on it, and handed the (still wrong) burger back to me like I was being so unreasonable. The burgers are great and the prices are good but getting even a simple order made correctly is a crapshoot.

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Billy Tinkham

Food was amazing actually. No problem there. Been in the Earth for a long time now, even worked extensively in restaraunts. That was by a wide margin, the worst service I, or my friends, have ever received. Nobody at the front, attitude from the waitress, and a general air of apathy from the whole staff. Felt like the waitress specifically was judging us, and thats always a good feeling isnt it. 5 stars on the food, -10 on the service. Would not recommend.

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