bgr

wow 

okay so i decided to give bgr a try, i had to, after all this talk about them having the best burger in jhb i really just had to understand the hype . 

the first thing i noticed is that the waffle fries are gone which is sad, i would have loved to compare them to the crisscut fries at carls jnr but whatever. that's my first complaint alot of coming soon ot gone items on the menu. 

another complaint is the milkshake, now i understand its being made byfreshyoghurt and its more than amazing but r50 for a small milkshake just doesn't make sense to me at all. 

anyway on to the food. i decided to go for it all, the double cheese with everything. and fries . 

r300 later for 2 people i'm worried because that's the equivalent to 2 x share boxes at mcdonalds. i mean that's a lot of burgers and fries.

so is it worth it? 

well.....yes and no, 

if you are putting this into the gourmet burger league then yes the price isn't bad at all for all the extras you can put on,  and what you actually get at the end, which is a deliciousfreshburger. however it wasn't mind blowing, the hot sauce and mayo and whatever all seem a bit bland, the burger itself might be the best prepared burger ever but it again seemed a bit boring. maybe a little herbs and spices? or some sauces with a bite? 

now the problem with this is that even without a tangy , spicy sauce, or a spiced up patty this burger sits in my top 5 without a chance of ever dropping because it is thee most soft andfreshburger i've ever had. the bun was fresher than andre 3000 after a shower. and the ingredients used seemed to have been harvested just for my burger. when you bite into this burger its like biting into a cloud of happiness. everything perfect. 

the fries, oh my gawsh!!! its some of the best fries i've ever had. crispy outside, soft inside. salted to perfection and just awesome in all ways. 

now yes its one of the best burgers in jhb but if you are like me that enjoys a habanero teriyaki sauce, or avo and feta with spicy salsa or something crazy that's going to make my tastebuds explode then  you might not find what you looking for at this place. 

but if you are looking for the reincarnation of the original burger then this is it, it is simple it is everything a cheeseburger is supposed to be. its is tasty and fresh. 

and it feels as if i'm a kid watching spongebob all those people going crazy for the krabby patty and always wanting to try the best burger. well bgr is as close to that as i have gotten. 

all i want now is more options and then there will be no questions about its.

new venue on the art mile, same great food with a few new extras!

made my day finding this hidden gem! tucked away in the corner of the caltex, it's a true burger joint with a simple menu (for now). i would advise going for the double burger, it is bang for your buck. the food is superfreshand succulent with me ordering "the works" on each burger. the staff really put a smile on my dial with their enthusiasm. it's a perfect stop for eating on the go or some great pad kos too!@eatbgrs

tried this place for the first time and it was grand. the service is top notch and the food was just as good. i had a hamburger and cheeseburger with different toppings on each, washing it all down with some freshly squeezed lemonade. the burgers were fantastic, good portions andfreshtoppings. i loved the lemonade. i'll defo be visiting again

when people hype up a restaurant too much, it is often a disappointment. this is definitely not the case with gbr - i think it was even better than i expected: real beef pattis;freshtoppings and great service. i've never been to a place where the staff actively make sure you get your fill of the bottomless drinks... 😁

i opted for the double cheeseburger with fries option. the vibe of the restaurant is great, and the ingredients were incrediblyfreshand full of flavour. unfortunately there were no mushrooms when i went there, but that did not deter the meal. the staff is friendly, the place is immaculate and the food is wonderful. most definitely one of the best burgers i’ve ever had.

order was incorrect , re-did my order and was incorrect again , found a hair in my food. my food was cold. when they re-did my order they didn’t give me afreshburger with a new bun , i was given the burger i bit in. fries were hot andfreshand staff were friendly.

bgr the concept is simple and neat with two options beef or vegaterian patties. you have a choice of toppings and saucers to chooce from. they offer crispy american bacon and fries at an additional charge. they are madefreshto order which is awesome.
we tried the double cheese burger and bunless burger. the burgers weren't that big and slightly dry and lacked flavour and the bacon was very hard. chocolate milkshakes were good.
the atmosphere and decor is really awesome, clean and minimal. they have a range of seating areas to choose from. the burgers are very expensive for what you getting. 🍔🍔🍔🍔

absolutely amazing burger. fluffy bun, meaty patty,freshlettuce,omg the pickles!!! fries were great, crispy and not oily. love the fact that there's a bunless option too. the store was clean, i love that you can see the food being prepared. i live in northriding and this was well worth the trip. more stores please!!!

bgr is a very simple american-styled burger joint in rosebank.

nestled between a snazzy sneaker shop and an artsy shop, the minimalistic interior makes it a very unassuming restaurant especially from the outside.

the service is good, efficient, and relatively quick. although being a fast food place, the order process is very simple: you order at the counter (like you normally would at a fast food place), collect your food, and either grab a table there or take it home to eat.

we ordered a cheeseburger and a double cheeseburger, and how it works is: you choose your burger type and then the toppings are free (except for bacon, bacon is an added cost) and you can choose which toppings you would like to add. the buns they use seem to be afreshbrioche-like buns that are wonderfully soft and buttery with a slight sweetness to them. the burger patties are smash burger patties but with a minimally seasoned meatiness to them. the cheese is, well, the cheese is cheese that's melted on your burger patty. we also ordered fries and a lemonade. the fries only come in one size and are a combination of mcdonald's fries and kfc fries on a good day. the lemonade was surprisingly refreshing with a tang to it which was rather enjoyable.

the minimally marked/unmarked packaging further adds to the simplicity of bgr.

overall, bgr is a simple burger joint that's worth a visit if you're wanting fresh, simple burgers, and to be in and out of there relatively quickly.

hands down the best burger i have ever had. whatever you've had, times that by 110. juicy and flavorsome patty, the meat isfreshand very tasty. beats every burger i've had around the area, in fact, beats any burger i've ever had. milkshakes double thick and delicious but a bit over priced at r50. and very disappointed that they've now taken their once out of this world waffle fries off their menu. the fries now taste like standard mcdonalds. otherwise if you're going for the burgers 10/10! i've never been able to finish a single burger and fries, so the portions are decent.
service is fast and friendly, can expect a burger in under 15 mins during peak time.

bring back the waffle fries!!!!

all i can say to this is wow! found out about this spot on instagram and had to try it out. they are still on the come up and haven't fully set out their menu.
their burgers and fries look amazing, all you want to do is look at your food and take pictures. the burgers are made to perfection withfreshtoppings and afreshbun. the fries could maybe be thee best fries i've had in joburg and you can never go wrong with them. all in all, if you're in joburg and haven't yet been to bgr, it's about time you give them a visit.

i was very impressed with their cheeseburger which consisted of a brioche bun with chargrilled beef pattyfreshtomato, lettuce, onion and mayo. understated, but the perfection of each element contributed to one of the best burgers i've had.

as someone who has attempted to eat every burger johannesburg has on offer, i can confidently state that bgr is the best burger in town, no competition. if you are into gourmet burgers with goat's cheese/ kimchi/ sriracha/ something deep fried- then this isn't the place for you. but if you're one of us simple folk who craves the burgers of yesteryear- simple, juicy, filled with flavour- then welcome old friend, this is your new home. these are burgers as they should be: with simple flavoursome toppings; juicy delicious patties made on the spot;freshbuns; and great crispy-on-the-outside-creamy-on-the-inside fries. i have tried every topping, but would now just recommended going with a double cheese burger with 'the works.' the staff are warm, young, and super helpful. the vibe is hip and fun but not a 'scene.' with humble beginnings in the back of a caltex garage, the new location on the recently developed keyes avenue art-strip has maintained its unpretentiousness with its bared-back and not overtly-hipster decor. just be prepared for bgr to become a constant craving, i might have to start going there in different disguises.

i've heard great things about bgr the last few months and being a burger and milkshake fanatic, it was inevitable that i'd head their way.
a simple refined menu is great and bgr is burger place and its great to see them not delve from their chosen route with unnecessary extras, on a humble menu. sadly, on our visit masking tape covered about 30% of their offerings, which is a lot to not have on hand with a menu so small.

nevertheless, i was there for a burger with chips and a milkshake, and that they had. well only vanilla milkshake as they were out of chocolate as well...
i decided to get the full monty and ordered a double cheeseburger with the works - basically all the dressing a burger needs including their famous bgr sauce - and a vanilla milkshake for the lack of a selection.

the presentation was on spot, reminiscent to me at least, of great burger drive-ins, the picture talks for itself! for the rest, that's why i'm here.
as is customary, i dove into the chips first to appease my drooling mouth as i orientated my meal for this feast. the chips were incrediblyfreshand tasty, by far some of the best chips i've had at burger joints and a token side that all should consider when visiting bgr. the burger on the other hand was nothing exceptional at all. veering away from the sum of the parts, my first bite was exclusively of an exposed portion of the burger patty, which to my disappointment tasted of nothing... this was indeed a sad discovery as a burger is defined by the sum of its entire make up, but the heart of it lies in the meat.

not to be discouraged just yet i took a large crunching bite of the entire burger and it tasted rather similar to what i've come to expect from better fast food burger outlets like burger king - sadly completely lacking any bgr sauce (probably out of that too) it tasted no better...

thus far i wasn't too impressed, the only remaining candidate of the meal possibly able to redeem what bgr had to offer was the milkshake, vanilla, specifically. made from frozen custard i was pleasantly surprised at how great it tasted. lacking all which i hate like clumps and overpowering, often poorly mixed flavouring syrup and rather flaunting a smooth, sensational taste i was very happy to end my meal with such a great shake!

all in all, an alright experience. even with great chips and a good shake, a burger joint is judged on its burgers and from my single experience i can safely say that they're average at best.

when it comes to hamburgers, bgrs burgers are truly some of the best. do not expect a gourmet style burger, but more of an american diner like experience. almost like shake shack.
quality of the meat is unreal. greatfreshingredients. and the service is friendly and fast. add this to an around the clock good vibe, there is no chance you will not enjoy your meal. em hassall