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Living in the area for over 27 years, Wheaton was once a town to which we hardly ever ventured. Have since become avid fans of Hale Street. It is our goal to sample food from each restaurant by summer's end. The atmosphere is casual and fun. Today there was no music. Our previous visits have had us dancing in our seats thanks to local musicians. Now on to the food. I am mostly vegan. Some of this decision is by choice, a portion of this was caused by an injury that I sustained late last spring. Every now and then I feel the need to eat a good and tasty portion of meat. But when I do partake, I want for my experience to be worth every bite. I don't mind spending a few buckies, I want it to be fresh and a tasty experience. Let me say that Burger Social did not disappoint. They were extremely accommodating for my son's family - which included a 2 year old toddler. (I have visited restaurants in the city with my daughter and my other 2 year old granddaughter. Have witnessed the exact total opposite of this. So thank you, it is appreciated). Service is attentive and mindful. They may not be lurking over your shoulder - which is graciously preferred. We were delivered water at the perfect moment, napkins, silverware. For some, the experience may feel frustrating. There is an hour and a half time limit on tables, which due to the location, is understandable. (I silently wished for other restaurants to put this practice in place.) The burgers that we ordered were fresh and cooked as ordered. Well worth the wait and the $. I am a lightweight and cannot eat an entire burger at one sitting. Just means more snackies for the evening. The truffle fries were excellent. Likely the best that I've enjoyed. The hubby ordered the Barbacoa burger, which was super filling and FREAKING! tasty. My son and I gravitated towards the wild shroomer and blue cheese burger. Fantastic! little bits of grilled onions of garnish. The shroomers were extremely fresh (we just visited the Farmer's market for fresh shrooms. Huge fan! back to the review) and the blue cheese - a rich indulgence. My Daughter (in law) enjoyed her Southern BLT. This is not your traditional style. The chicken was likely the tastiest outside of Fry the Coop. I am a stickler for mac & cheese. Like meats, if I indulge, I want it to be worthy. This was *almost* as good as my husbands. Which, I have to say - is the best. Not biased here. Super happy to have had my fix here. We have visited their sister location - Burger Local in Geneva about 6 months ago. We enjoyed this location better out of the two. Will reserve judgement on their milkshakes for the next visit. Just could not attempt to conquer one this afternoon. I apologize for the half eaten food. We were half way through our meal when I remembered that hey! I should snap some photos of our food.
Jean KentJean Kent
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For lunch on the way out of town we stopped at The Burger Social in downtown Wheaton. I mean downtown Wheaton it's just a wonderful environment. It's a college town and it was very busy but that's to be expected. The atmosphere was wonderful and just walking around was very enjoyable. We found the burger social easily and it was not very busy on the Tuesday for the lunch time frame that we visited. I loved the atmosphere as soon as I walked in. The building is nice with the bar and indoor and outdoor eating areas on the ground floor. It has a couple of different levels in eating areas. We ended up in the upstairs patio on a very nice day. For lunch we ordered the Big Tex Burger, the Turkey Burger and to begin with we ordered Cauliflower Tots. The cauliflower was perfectly cooked slightly crunchy and not mushy. The outside was pleasantly crispy. It was served with a hot sauce, ranch, and a sweet aioli to dip them in. I really enjoyed this dish. The Big Tex Burger was great. The barbecue sauce is very flavorful and the fried onions served on Texas toast really rounded out a great burger. I got the french fries on the side and they were perfectly crispy on the outside and not to mushy on the inside. They were nicely seasoned! I loved them. The turkey burger was a nice change as well. The burger was flavored nicely and the toppings made for a good choice anytime. The side salad that came with it was fresh and the ranch dressing on it was incredible. It was just a nice, light refreshing salad. I highly recommend this place if you are downtown Wheaton. The atmosphere was great and this was a wonderful experience for lunch on our way out of town.
Gordon LondiniGordon Londini
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The Burger Social is a hotspot in the heart of downtown Wheaton, where locals and out of towners can enjoy tasty burgers and other dining options while being within walking distance of the many fine shops and boutiques that the area is known for. For myself, I had the Build Your Own Mac + Cheese, with bacon and onions. It was tasty and filling, and the portion size was so big that I had to take the rest home for lunch the next day. Its atmosphere is pleasant, upbeat, and relaxing all at once. The only issue with where I was seated is that it needed a bit more overhead light, if only because I'm nearsighted and squinting to read a menu is not fun for me. Aside from that, I dig the vibes this place puts out. This is where all the good things end, and I come to the negative portion of my review. Our server, who was friendly, informative, and a fine conversationalist, does not get high marks for being "on the ball" and their attentiveness. I will grant you, it was a Sunday night, and there was a decent crowd, but as someone who has been a server at fast pace, fine dining establishments in the past, you always want to be within eyeshot of your tables if they are ready to order, or want the check. Even if it's just a four-top instead of a large party who will no doubt be ordering lots of alcoholic beverages. The issues with the service notwithstanding, I'd absolutely order from Burger Social for takeout, I like the food that much. But dining in will not be happening in the foreseeable future, not if the quality of the servers is lackluster.
Joshua WinchesterJoshua Winchester
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This has absolutely turned into my new favorite burger joint. I had decided to go with the burger of the month(oh shiitake, we're in deep shishito) as well as the taco of the month(Cactus Jack) and, man, this is possibly the most satisfying combo food I've had in many a moon. Starting off with the four mini soft tacos was a pleasant choice as not only are they delicious, but they go down so easy that it's a good thing you get 4 because one just isn't enough. Even better with the lime which brings out the taste even further. The burger of the month is a fantastic addition to the roll-a-dex that are your taste buds and will not disappoint. All the ingredients come together to make a fantastic eating experience that you can only apericate with your own mouth. With a slight crunch, your first bite will only make you want more. By the time you're done you'll only want another, even with a full stomach. I would highly recommend the social nachos with chorizo to start, eat with another person as it's decked with all the halls there are to offer. At the time I went there was a very relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable music, the 2nd floor by the window to the main street is a nice place to enjoy your meal. All in all, this is a fine place to dine and with a very friendly and polite staff with excellent food and a drink list to boot. Will be back.
D DubD Dub
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We don’t come to downtown Wheaton often but I wanted to try the burgers here. We came on a Wednesday night, we sat at the bar upstairs since they didn’t have any tables open. It was a little weird since we saw open tables upstairs for the whole time we were there. That’s okay because the bartenders were great and attentive. The burgers do take some time, so if you’re starving you’ll need an appetizer. We ordered the naan burger with truffle fries and the shrimp burger with macaroni and cheese. Prices were fair for the portions received. -naan burger with truffle fries 4.5 - lamb was cooked well. It practically melted in my mouth, great texture. Truffle fries had a strong truffle flavor which is what I wanted. Fries were crispy not soggy. -shrimp burger with macaroni and cheese 3.5 - I wished there was more shrimp taste, it was okay. Not something I would order again. The macaroni and cheese however made up for the lack of disappointment. It was cheesy and the noodles were soft.
Nicholas PNicholas P
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An amazing burger restaurant! Our server was very courteous and attentive and the atmosphere really created a good vibe. We sat on the second floor which was very clean and had interesting decor. It is close to the parking garage, so it’s an easy restaurant to reach. Overall, the food was good and I was impressed with all of the variety of burgers on the menu. I would also recommend to have the truffle fries because it is an upgrade to fries that is definitely worth it! This restaurant is a great place to eat out with friends or family… And who doesn’t like a good burger!
Mark KuklaMark Kukla
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Nearby Attractions Of The Burger Social
Wheaton French Market
Little Popcorn Store
C’zar Salon Spa - Wheaton
Memorial Park
Wheaton Meat Co
Memorial Park
Zazú Salon | Spa Wheaton
Stars Resale Shop
Billy Graham Museum
Stones Jewelry

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Little Popcorn Store
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C’zar Salon Spa - Wheaton
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108 N Hale St, Wheaton, IL 60187
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Updated burgers & classic American foods, served with cocktails in trendy, industrial quarters.
attractions: Wheaton French Market, Little Popcorn Store, C’zar Salon Spa - Wheaton, Memorial Park, Wheaton Meat Co, Memorial Park, Zazú Salon | Spa Wheaton, Stars Resale Shop, Billy Graham Museum, Stones Jewelry, restaurants: Ivy Restaurant, GIA MIA Wheaton, Gino's East, 302 Wheaton, Egg'lectic Café, My Half of The Sky Coffee + Coworking, Qcurrys Indian Kitchen, Suzette's Crêperie, Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar

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