Baddies Burger House - Watkinsville — Restaurant in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

It was my first time eating at Baddies. It was as described. It was a decent smash burger but lacked seasoning whatsoever. It was very small for the price, maybe 1/3 lb for the double. My fault for not asking but the two patty burger I ordered came with two slices of cheese which was way too much cheese/meat ratio for me. I did ask if the pickles were sweet because I had a feeling they were considering they were house made and the burgers don't come with mustard, mayo, or ketchup but much more sweet and savory profile of toppings in caramelized onions and their Baddie Sauce which was fantastic. I got my burger plain with just meat, cheese, and the bun. While I realized this takes away from the depth of flavor daddies intended their burgers to have, I'm not a fan of sweet pickles or sweet onions. I was provided ketchup and mustard packets to add myself as they don't have that in the kitchen as options. Major complaint on the bun as it was smashed as well along with being soggy which seemed odd as quickly as it came out after ordering. Normally the thin bottom bun gets soggy halfway through the meal with a smash burger. My top and bottom bun were soggy prior to my first bite. I opted for Cajun fries which I felt were also lacking on seasoning especially since they're an upcharge for seasoning. The fries were good, home style with a good depth of potato flavor opposed to generic fast food fries. Folks complaining about dark fries just don't know what they're talking about. They probably didn't even try them. They gave me a Baddies Sauce to dip the fries in and WOW. It's like Zax Sauce made a baby with Huey Magoos and then their babies made babies with Raising Cane's and somehow they mixed them up together and added a lot of black pepper... Lol The cashier approached his duties with a managerial mindset, not sure if that's his role but he provided excellent service to the dining room which was a bit on the warm side. I'll definitely give it another shot and try the pudding next time. Long winded review...

If you drive past Baddies Burgers . . . TURN AROUND. Seriously. Right now.

There are burgers. And then there are BADDIES BURGERS. This place is proof that you don’t need a 20-page menu when you’ve got a genius concept, fresh ingredients, and the friendliest team on the planet.

The service? Unbelievably positive, helpful, and genuinely hospitable. These folks don’t just serve burgers—they serve good times and good vibes.

The menu? Simple. Brilliant. It’s all about amazing smash burgers—a masterpiece stacked with melty cheese, caramelized onions, sweet pickles, and their signature Baddies Sauce that hits every salty-savory-sweet note just right. Pair it with golden fries, and you’re in comfort food heaven.

This spot isn’t trying to be fancy. It’s just unapologetically delicious.

Oh!! And, don’t forget desert. Banana pudding, which is the “ambrosia of the South.” Trust me it’s worth it!

So if you drive by and thinking, “Maybe next time” . . . — Don’t wait. — Hit the brakes. — Make a U-turn (safely) And get yourself to Baddies Burgers. Your taste buds...

Smash burgers are generously sized and delicious. Pricing seems reasonable enough. They come with house-made pickles, sauce, and caramelized onions. Be wary, ask for extra pickles or onions and get charged $.50 and $.75, respectively, and they probably won't say anything. Same goes for "seasoned" fries. They will ask if you want your fries seasoned (which is the same thing as their Cajun treatment), and that will run you an extra $.50. These add-ons creep up on you, and will inflate your bill quickly. Personally, I would recommend against these extras as they don't add that much to the experience.

My fries were on the wrong side of crispy, and so they were just ok. Had they been taken out of the oil on time, they could have been great.

At the close of our meal, we were asked how we enjoyed our food. I made the comment about the fries and was offered a fresh batch. I declined because I was already full, but I'm sure they would have been more satisfying.

Overall, good food & friendly staff....