50 Best Burger Restaurants near Metuchen

“What a gem of creative deliciousness! Definitely make reservations is you go on the weekend.“

“Best in Metuchen! Go! Now! You will not be sorry! Great meal, great service and of course you get to visit with the owner, Dario Barone. Nothing better.“

“I hadn’t been to this location in a while. Before it was okay because it was hit or miss with an occasional burnt burger or missing ingredient. But I think they have new staff members now and this place is awesome late night. I give this place five stars. I had a fantastic experience. The double cheeseburgers were delicious. They know what they’re doing now.“

“They catered a back yard bbq I was at and the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Our go to burger place, love their crispy chicken burger, look forward to their new milkshake flavors!“

“Amazing please to spend the evening and have amazing food, waited by the most amazing staff and owners.“

“Great burger! And the service was great as well. Love the location also.“

“I work there service with attitude“

“Jason went above and beyond the normal level of service. I ordered from my app and sat in the dining room to wait and he came over and asked what my order was and brought me my soda wile I waited. It was nice to see I mattered and was not forgotten.“

“Was impressed with the decor, service and food. The BBQ burger was cooked perfectly! Made with fresh meat (not frozen formed patty) - not sure whst the English would be but I know it in Yiddish as “hockfleish.” The BBQ sauce added to the taste of the meat without being overpowering and the onion, pickle, lettuce and the challah bun were all extremely fresh. Looking forward to coming back snd trying the other choices!“

“Absolutely loved the Indian fusion pizzas here — super flavorful and perfectly made for vegetarian and Jain preferences. Tried their Kathi rolls and burgers too, and everything was delicious. Great taste, great quality, and really kind service. Highly recommend!“

“Happy with my burger.“

“Had a great experience at House 157! From the moment we walked in, Kayla at the front host stand was welcoming, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of. Our waitress Julie was amazing attentive, professional, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the entire experience. You can tell they both genuinely care about making sure guests have a good time. Great service all around, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“Nice spot with great vintage atmosphere and good burgers and shakes.“

“I really love the food and the way they care for customers . You definitely can tell that they are passionate about their food. Would definitely go back for more !!“

“Freddy's is awesome. Best burgers in NJ.“

“I’m vegan and this restaurant offered so many plant based options that literally no other burger place/fast food restaurant does. I ordered the spicy vegan plant based chicken burger and it was so delicious. A very nice inclusive place that made me feel welcome.“

“Have eaten here twice now and both times were exactly what you’d hope for. Exceptional burgers, exceptional chicken, solid beer list, and good service.

Love when the windows are open when the weather is nice. Solid patio as well.

Will specifically call out the spicy chicken sandwich. One of the best I’ve had. My family also enjoys their salads quite a bit.“

“Urban Burger has been such a consistent delight in Cranford, great burgers, amazing fries, but the highlight of the menu is the mac and cheese that is remarkably perfect. But service is fast, the burgers are original and unique, and it's a place the family enjoys anytime we suggest it.“

“I have been to other 30 Burger locations so was looking forward to giving this location a try. So the soft open event started at 6pm and they were stern with that. I called and who I believe was the manager answered and agreed to take my order and have it ready for 6pm. I ordered the chipotle bison burger, seasoned fries, and a snapple.

When I arrived I sat in the parking lot til it was close to time to go in the event. The line started to form quickly so I was glad to have gotten on it when I did. I found the manager who I spoke to and he told me the food wasn't ready and give it 10 more minutes. He seen I wasn't too happy and he offered to throw something else in of my choice and I chose the sweet potato fries. The food was done in about 10 minutes. I am happy I didn't have to wait too long because the line was bananas. When I dug in the bison burger was good and so was the seasoned fries. The sweet potato fries were not so great. All in all I had a pretty good experience.“

“wow..Great pleasure to spend time here..I strongly recommend this place..Food was very delicious..atmosphere was phenomenal...Home like taste with generous serving...“

“Omg! These burgers are soooo flipping good! They take 2 days to eat, moderately priced and the taste of these burgers literally makes my mouth water every time I think about it! Finding a place that can properly cook impossible meat is hard to find but they nailed it! I got the impossible 30 burger and all I can say is OUT of this WORLD good! Please add this place to your list of places to go when visiting, you won’t be disappointed.“

“First time back since 1973! Even better than I remember it. California cheese burger, fries and a soda. Served up in about 3 or 4 minutes, hot and fresh. I will not wait another 50 years to go back! LOL“

“The best chili dogs we have found. Accommodating to my husband's crazy ideas and also the best party catering idea ever. Kid wanted hotdogs and chicken fingers for her graduation party and Joe put together the perfect package for us. thanks for everything!“

“Oh, this is one of my most favorite places for a cheeseburger. To be honest, the don't look like much, but they taste so amazing. The French fries are also really good - I like to get them well done so they are crispy.

There is a Barnes and Nobel across the street. Behind White Diamond is Tarantella's, which always gets great reviews, so come and make a day of it!

Parking: Limited number of spots, bit usually enough.

Kid-friendliness: Only a few booths, but usually enough. Very kid-friendly food.“

“I had such an amazing experience at Shake Shack thanks to Jack! He truly went above and beyond to make sure our order was perfect. He was incredibly patient, kind, attentive, and made us feel genuinely taken care of. Jack did everything he could to make our experience a great one, and his customer service really stood out. It’s employees like him who make you want to come back. Thank you, Jack, for turning our visit into such a positive experience! Shake Shack is lucky to have you! ❤🍔“

“GREAT FOOD 👍👍👍👍👍 I really enjoyed eating there“

“There’s plenty of parking here because it’s a plaza. They’re open until very late so it’s super convenient.

I started coming here because I love the Linden location. Their food here however, isn’t that good. I don’t know what it is.

They added games to this location which is super fun! So I would recommend bringing families here to play board games and eat good food.

I personally love their cheese burger with pepper jack instead & seasoned fries with a strawberry milkshake. Their chipotle mayo is sooo good.“

“Such a cute place, such a throwback, with excellent friendly service and great food! My burger and chili dog completely hit the spot and washing it down with their trademark rootbeer was such a treat! Can’t wait to come back!“

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“These burgers are the best I’ve ever had! They were incredibly delicious, fresh & full of flavor. I absolutely loved them. The place is clean, welcoming. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for an amazing burger. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I was told about Made Kitchen through my cousin in Georgia as this was something he saw on IG. So I had to check this out especially working so close by on Easton Ave. I visited Made Kitchen on 4/26 and again 4/27 and both times didn’t disappointed were super delicious. I got the King Caesar the first visit and Big Jerk Cheesesteak on the second visit. Both sandwiches are great in portions and I couldn’t finish it in one sitting. The King Caesar was fav for sure. That chicken was tasty and the lettuce was fresh. The Big Jerk was tasty as well. Jerk seasoning had the right of kick. So you can’t go wrong with either sandwich. I’ll probably get The Heavyweight or the Chopped Cheese next visit. TBD. But definitely hit this spot up if you in the area.“

“As a truck driver passing through New Jersey I came across Freddy’s off of US 1 and I had to do a review! The food was made fresh and it was delicious! I will be returning whenever I am passing through! I especially want to acknowledge the staff that was preparing and serving the food! Thank you so much for an impeccable experience! You all rocked!!!!!“

“The food is great and the staff is so friendly and accommodating!I look forward to going there often! Highly recommended!“

“Perfect for kids, Plus the food is great!!“

“Thank you for making the BEST cake!! I came in a few hours before graduation and asked to decorate the cake on each side. The woman who decorated the cake did an amazing job!“

“This is rough for me to write as I too, whole heartedly take these reviews very seriously. I really wanted to like Wonder, but our first experience was extremely disappointing. We waited almost hour for our food, and for at least 30 minutes we were repeatedly told it was “just being wrapped up and boxed” and would be out “any minute.” Unfortunately, that wasn’t true.

When we asked to cancel our order, the employee at the front repeatedly delayed helping us. She said she needed to get a manager, but instead of doing so, she continued telling us the food would be out soon. It felt like she was avoiding the situation rather than addressing it.

Once the manager finally came out, he was polite, apologetic, and professional. However, we still had to interact with the front employee, whose attitude came across as sarcastic, dismissive, and rude. We also witnessed her responding similarly to other customers. One customer was upset about his order, and she told him he should have used DoorDash. She also told multiple people, “You don’t have to wait 45 minutes—you can take a walk,” which only added to customers’ frustration.

It’s unfortunate that this was our first visit, especially because we brought family who were visiting from out of town. The food may be good, but the customer service and communication left a very poor first impression. I hope management provides additional customer service training so future guests have a better experience.

We never got to try the food but I didn’t feel right about giving you less stars, that seemed really unfair as I’m sure you’re all working so hard.“

“The food is good. very happy with service. chicken was delicious. plenty of parking at night“

“Amazingly delicious food with beautiful presentation and top notch quality and quantity! Love the environment, attentive/knowledgable staff, wait is beyond worth the food! Second time having lunch there with Addy personally coming around to make sure all customers were satisfied!“

“This is by far my favorite burger place. Everything always tastes fresh and the quality is always good. You can tell they actually care about the food. Their milkshakes are so good too. My favorites are the Dubai Chocolate, S’mores, Cherry Blossom when they had it, and Cookies & Cream. Their crinkle-cut fries are really good too. I always end up coming back.“

“Angelica and the staff at Palermo are truly top notch! The food is beyond and the service is exceptional. We catered my daughter’s graduation party and my guests could not stop raving about the food! When we met with Angelica to order she was gracious, knowledgeable and totally on-point with the amount we needed. She is wonderful!!! Eat at Palermo!!!“

“Smashburger is always a solid choice when you’re craving a good burger. The burgers are juicy, flavorful, and made fresh to order. There are a lot of different options to choose from.. so it’s easy to find something you’ll like or even try something new. The smash technique really gives the patties that nice crispy edge while still staying tender inside. The fries are just as good - especially the smash fries with seasoning.. and everything comes out hot and fresh. The staff were friendly and the service was quick, which made the overall experience even better. Definitely a go to spot if you want something quick but still really satisfying.“

“The hot dog & hot sausage combo with the works is the best!“

“The restaurant has a lovely, comfortable atmosphere. The food overall tastes fantastic. Their fried chicken and hamburgers are absolutely delicious and easily the highlights of my order.
The only tiny downside is the barbecue wings; they would be even better if they were juicier.
I am happy to give this place a full five-star rating. I will definitely come back again in the future.“

“Great place for Gyro sandwiches and platters.The food is simply delicious !!! 😊“

“Clean, and updated. Food was great and looked like the pictures on the menu. Management was customer friendly. Cool new uniforms. Great Experience!“

“Great food! Great service! Bella was our waitress for a party and she was great and so friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Been going here for years with my family. Good food and friendly staff. I also belong to a Car Club and we go there on Friday nights during the car shows and Monday nights in the winter time. Allie is our Bartender. She's the best! 🍻
1/24/2026 Still going to Applebee's Friday night during the Car Show season and most Friday nights during the winter months. Alexa and Kait are our Top Notch Bartenders now 👍🍻. Allie left a while ago.
7/3/2026 Went to Applebee's tonight with my Car Buddies. The Car Show was canceled due to the extreme high temperatures. We had a good time eating at the Bar. Alexa and Meli were our Bartenders. Kait left for sunny Florida 🌞“

“My son and best friend spent Thanksgiving at this wonderful place and were delighted as the menu choices and service were exceptional ! Our wait staff was phenomenal and we couldn't have asked for more delicious prepared prime rib and Thanksgiving treats. Thank you for this cozy and perfect experience for our holiday.“

“By far the hottest new bar in jersey !
Love island watch parties
Great jersey pies
Awesome wings
Great italian food
Ownership ACTUALLY cares about feedback and guest experience
Huge tvs in abundance
My only issue is parking....but worth it“