fizz burgers and bottles

really excellent place. wholefizzdoesn't have the largest burger menu, the burgers they do make are made to perfection. each burger is available in a 1/4 or 1/2 pound size, and grilled better than anywhere else in town that i've had. just a touch of crispness on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. mm mm mm, they are delicious! they also offer a fun selection of somewhat rare sodas in glass bottles. all in all, we had a fantastic experience and will be back!

on the one hand, this is a "basic" burgers-and-fries type place. the burgers are basic burgers with a variety of toppings and the fries (the regular ones) are large, unseasoned, fresh-cut, but basic fries.

on the other hand, the burgers and fries are both amazing. i'll start with the burgers. yes, they are pretty basic, but they are made from fresh ground beef, cooked perfectly with fresh and plentiful toppings. you can get your burger in either 1/4 pound or 1/2 pound sizes. the burgers are slightly greasy and moist ... just the way a burger ought to be.

and the fries:  some of the best fries i've ever had in wichita. yes, they don't have any fancy seasoning on them. but they are made from fresh cut potatoes and they are fried to perfection. these aren't frozen and recooked. these are made just like you'd make them at home.  order the small (for one person). it's plenty. 

i'm not a beer connoisseur, so i'll let someone else address their selection of brews. needless to say, they have a lot of choices.  if soda is more your thing, they also have a variety of bottled sodas, but they don't have a fountain. they advertise 31 varieties of root beer, if you're a fan of root beer. 

after this amazing review, you may be wondering why my rating was only 4.5 and not 5.  it almost could have been 5,  but i'll knock them on two issues.  first, the seating is pretty limited.  if they are busy, you may not find a place to sit, although when i was there, i didn't have to wait.  (of course, that means there is plenty of parking available).  second, the service was a little slow. given the size of the place and the number of servers, it should have been better. i noticed a number of times, however, the servers seemed to be standing in the back waiting for food to be finished, rather than going around refilling drinks or asking if they could help.  please note, the service wasn't terrible. it just could have been better.

for a burger and fries, the prices may seem a bit high to some, but i think they are justified, given the quantity and quality of the food.  but beware, these aren't $5 burgers.

in spite of those issues, this was still a great dining experience. i highly recommendfizzburgers and bottles and i'll definitely return.

i used to love this place! but unfortunately that has passed. the burgers are pretty good (i have had better in wichita). i used to get this spicy burger with garlic aioli and roasted garlic sauces for dipping. i ordered a bottle to try once, but i wasn't that impressed. the downside offizzis the service. the waitresses have always been pretty good, although sometimes forgetful. however, the last time i was there, the burger was just okay after tasting others in town and  one of the owners basically tried to get my mom and i to leave, so that they could seat others. we weren't there that long, less than 20 minutes. i am not saying that we wanted to stay there two hours and have a long convo, but don't want to feel rushed either or that we were inferior to other patrons. we could both tell that she wanted us to leave, but now we won't be returning.

not worth the trip. i had the 1/4 lb. spicy burger (extra hot), sweet potato fries (individual size) & water and my wife had the 1/4 lb. mushroom swiss burger, fries (individual size) & a soft drink. our bill was $23 (not counting tip).

three reasons i didn't care for it: 1) hamburger meat was bland 2) fries were limp & not crispy 3) too expensive for what you get.

drove from derby just tryfizzburgers upon a recommendation and reviews; however, was disappointed. on a positive note, service was outstanding & the the spicy burger was nice and spicy!

more fizzling than sizzling eats. devoured by the billions daily, the humble hamburger is undeniably among the most revered and exalted american foods. as such, nearly every restaurant serves a burger. but with such massive production and consumption rates, it's hard to find one that sets itself apart from the ever growing desert of unexciting, ordinary ground beef sandwiches. fizz, with its list of house-made toppings and condiments, looks to step outside the generic fast food and casual dining hamburger experience. but before we get to the cuisine, there are a few hiccups you should be aware of with the service side of the restaurant. set squarely in the casual dining category, you'll enter to find the bar. during my visit no host/hostess was present to guide guests to a seat, which is a bit of a problem when there are few seating options available. to worsen the problem, the entire bar staff stood by and watched, unhelping, as my fiancee and i, soon followed by another pair of diners, entered and waited patiently to be seated. the two gentlemen behind us gave up after nearly ten minutes and left, while my companion and i stuck it out. eventually, a, well, let's politely call him an 'uncouth' man asked if we would mind sitting out at the patio dining area. we said no, we wouldn't mind being seated outside...and he walked off to the kitchen, without another word. unsure of what was expected, we seated ourselves and a waitress eventually found us, realized we weren't offered menus, and promptly brought them. with the initial non-foodstuff related issues behind, the remainder of the service was on par for an informal grill (though other patrons who had to address the man from the front were having similar issues). the 'bottles' portion of the name refers to the large inventory of interesting sodas and smattering of alcoholic beverages on hand, which the wait staff will describe if you have a taste for a unique drink. after choosing a soda each, my consort selected the spicy burger and i opted for the house burger, both 1/4 lb and with fries on the side.fizzoffers a multitude of sauces for french fry dipping, so, naturally, we decided to sample them all. a few on there menu managed to avoid making it to our table, but garlic aoili, roasted garlic, spicy ketchup, ketchup, ranch, and zesty mustard made an appearance. roasted garlic was by far the best, a black peppery mayo with garlic enough to make its presence known but not overcome the palate. the garlic aoli was an odd texture, a bit gummy and tart; more than a hint of lemon had apparently made it into the recipe. zesty mustard was good, a sort of blend between the sweetness and back end bite of honey and dijon mustards. spicy ketchup was also good, giving standard ketchup a little extra kick. the others were typical bottled fare. as it turned out, the variety of sauces was quite a blessing; the fries were rather bland, dry, and starchy. the main attraction, unlike the helping of fried spuds, was robust and flavorful upon arrival. and by main attraction, i do not mean the burger. both were fair; the patty formed loosely to retain a soft texture and cooked just slightly past the requested medium, but still moist, though not particularly well seasoned. the undistinguished beef allowed the toppings to steal the limelight. my house burger came armed with the roasted garlic sauce taste-tested previously on fries, and also the standout garlic dill pickles, perhaps the best part of the meal. the mayo got a bit lost as it was lightly applied, but the crisp, definitive flavors of dill, vinegar, and garlic were enough to bring the entire burger up a notch. spicy burger, with its smoked pepper mayo and monterey jack cheese, outdid the house. though by no means spicy (try the 'extra hot' version if you go), the cheese and roasted pepper flavor from the mayonnaise give the mouth a nice tingle and lend themselves well to the accompanying tomato and red onion. overall, there are some considerable bumps in both service and food to smooth out, but iffizzdirects the same attention to detail toward those areas as they do their trimmings they have the potential to roll from hum-ho to out of the ordinary.

great burger. there are two foods in this world that i consider myself as being an unquestioned afficianado; burgers and dogs....and well, i guess pizza also. as far as burgers go, this is a very good representation of what one should be.

the place is in a strip center on north rock road and unlike some of the best burgers i have ever had, this isn't in a run-down, walk-up window order shack. the exterior is inviting, as far as strip malls go, and that is carried over to the inside where the decor is understated with black and white pictures of soda bottles and soda related items hung in black frames and black and white matting. i appreciate that it isn't an assault on the senses with old bicycles, canoes, and sports equipment hanging from every possible empty space. it clearly conveys what they are about. kudos also for having a kitchen that is open and visible. it shows that they are proud of what they do and how they do it not to mention how cleanly they do it.

the wait staff were cheery and accomodating and did a great job of taking care of us without seeming intrusive.

a plus for me is that you can order your burger plain or you can get as much on it as you desire, including items not normally found at other burger joints.
i had the boursin burger and added bacon. i saw on the menu that you could also get cambazola. who else has that? my wife had the spicy burger, we were both much impressed with the flavor combinations of these specialty burgers, but also the juicy beef done just right. i had the regular fries and my wife had the sweet potato fries with all of the dipping sauces. now i like sweet potato fries, but the large amount that you get caused her to get tired of them and start stealing my fries. of the dipping sauces, the only one i would for sure order again was the spicy ketchup. the roasted garlic aioli was good, but it was only a maybe on an eventual reorder. the pecan sauce with the sweet potato fries was good, but not something that i would order with a burger very often.

all in all, we loved the place. our 10 year old son is a burger nut and we plan on taking him tofizzbecause we know he will love it. my only complaint is the price. it is a bit pricy, but when it now costs $7 a person to eat at mcdonalds. then fizz's quality seems like a relative bargain. like another reviewer said, i wish the fries came with the burger and not another $2+ more. but, like i said, we will be going back and i know we will enjoy it again. next time i won't get too full to try the cake balls.

one of the best. i've been here several times, and they never fail to impress. the fact that they have some unique bottled root beers is really cool, and being able to build your own burger is nice as well. i'm not personally a huge fan of their fries, but that's only because i prefer my fries a little less thick. everyone else i've taken here seems to love them. the burgers are always great, and they always cook them exactly as ordered.

if you're trying to find the best burger joint in wichita, you need to givefizza try.

but whatfizzis probably best loved for is their fries. they have some great traditional skin-on fries (my favorite kind!), shown here in a pic from their website with what looks like a mushroom and swizz burger.

great new place..... just triedfizzlast night....great burgers, and hand -cut fries - a hugh plate of them, enough for two people, plus many dipping sauces to choose from. the cake truffles were so yummy! kind of cakey, kind of dense like cheesecake.....a great little bite of somethng delicious to end the meal. eager to go again and try other things on the menu!

best burger in ict. my philosophy when it comes to burgers is go to wendy's. for the price i always think wendy's does a great job. there are exceptions and,fizzis one of them.fizztakes the burger to the next level. fresh baked buns, juicy burger with lots of flavor, great toppings. i love their sweet potato fries with the garlic aoili.

best part is the soda selection. they have every kind of bottled soda pops, even cheer wine.

the burger was juicy and i actually spotted some pink in the middle! hooray, another place that knows how to make a burger better than 5 guys. the cheese and bacon were icing on the cake of this delicious beefy patty. i went with the regular fries, which were nice and thick.it would have been better had they added some more seasoning to the fries, but ketchup made up for that. the only other issue i had was the fact that the burgers do not come with fries, you must order them separately. phil’s parents ordered the spicy and the swiss mushroom. both thoroughly enjoyed their burgers as well. we both really enjoyedfizzand would add it to the list of places to get a good burger in town. you cannot go wrong with a place that serves good beer and good burgers, so go and check it out.

we go once a week!. we live at 37th and rock and, to be honest, we weren't very excited when we heard there was a burger place opening where amici's had been. my family is in the cattle business and there are two things i don't get when i'm out to eat: prime rib and hamburgers. it just normally leads to a huge disappointment no matter how many rave reviews i hear beforehand. i am very excited thatfizzis an exception!

we have now been a few dozen times and my husband and i both agree that we think it's the best burger in wichita. everything is hand-made and it really shows. i prefer the house burger made with the roasted garlic sauce while my husband prefers the spicy burger. we always get the regular fries- although we've heard from people that prefer the sweet potato fries- both are hand-cut. you automatically get to pick one of the hand-made dipping sauces to go with your fries (there is no extra charge) so i would encourage everyone to try them. our favorites are the roasted garlic and the garlic aiola.

since we cannot eat burgers and fries all the time- i have also tried the salads. i really enjoy the house salad with the chicken. the chicken still comes out hot from the grill right onto the salad which is how it should be in my opinion! the dressing is a pecan-ranch style with a tiny bit of spice that makes it unique and delicious. it also comes with pecans and home-made croutons.

the cakeballs are good and worth the $2 in our opinion. the german chocolate is delicious.

we have not tried out the other sandwiches or any of many "bottles" of beverages that they serve so i can't comment on that. i was impressed that they have pb&j and macaroni & cheese both on the kids menu.

the service has always been great when we've dined in- we have a small child and they have always been very accommodating. we've also gotten take-out several times and our order has always been perfect when we get it home. we think the restaurant will be great for wichita and look forward to our many future visits!

fizz was awesome. i went here on my birthday and loved it!!!

i live very close and have driven by it often. i had been wanting to try someplace new that was in the area, but the last time i did that i was greatly disappointed.

so my husband decided to let it be my choice of where to go on my birthday. i decided that i was in the mood for somewhere new. we went in and got our seats quickly and had great service. the menu had some really great choices, but not too many to overwhelm me. i order the bacon cheeseburger and my husband had the bbq pulled pork sandwich. we also decided to split an order of the sweet potato fries. the whole meal was absolutely delicious!!! my burger was very juicy and melted in my mouth. my husband's sandwich was juicy and the bbq sauce was wonderful. we have never had sweet potato fries before, but we love sweet potatoes. those fries were the perfect combination of something a little sweet and salty mixed together. we will definitely be back!!!!

so glad to have a new place to eat, where i felt like i got what i paid for. if you are near the 37th and rock rd. area,fizzis the place to go!!!

great burgers, sauces nothing special. my wife and i took our two daughters tofizzlast night. an eclectic, contemporary decor makes for a spartan but fresh environment. the burgers are anything but spartan, though. i built my own burger and was impressed with both the size of the half-pound burger and the quality of the ingredients. my wife ordered a 1/4-pound burger with "extra crispy" bacon. she is particular when it comes to bacon andfizzdelivered by topping her burger with crispy, well-done bacon to her delight.

fizz is unusual in this space as they grinds the beef in-house and from what i could tell cooks a loose-packed patty on a flat-top for a burger that will please anyone wanting a flavorful, greasy burger. further, they have a good selection of bottle beer and wine to enjoy with your burgers.

we ordered a family plate of fries, which were either hand-cut or very good frozen natural cut fries. the family plate was sufficiently enough for me, my wife and two small kids with a few left over. don't mess with the dipping sauces though. as another reviewer says, they aren't that special, and the fries actually taste best with ketchup anyway.

my kids enjoyed the cakeballs that our server brought them at the end of the meal. our server was friendly, conversational but not imposing.

one other thing: if any of you want a real cheeseburger salad - greens topped with a burger patty with cheese - they have it at fizz.

overall a great experience. we will be back.