That Burger Joint

I’m upping the review to 5 stars. I’ve now eaten here over 20 times since they opened and there has been no loss of quality, customer service, or cleanliness in that time. TBJ has been consistently very good.
But what really leads me to increase the review is their new fried chicken sandwich. It is very large, fresh fried to order, and the breading is light and about as tasty as it gets. I think it’s the best tasting fried chicken sandwich in the area, even better than places like Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket in Willowbrook of Diners Drive-​Ins & Dives fame.
«That Chicken» as TBJ calls it might now be the best thing they have — period.

I had a burger with cheese and grilled onions and a side of fries. Its the best burger place in the area. Its clean, the service is professional and its Oberweiss. The burger was not frozen and had good flavor. The fries are fresh cut. I even got my nephew a rootbeer float. That was crazy big, Vegas style. Forget those chain places.

We ordered 1 THAT BURGER on a pretzel bun with mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled onions, bacon and american cheese, 1 JUNIOR BURGER on a regular bun with mayo, tomatoes, grilled onions and american cheese, 2 plain hot dogs, 1 order of fries, 1 large butter pecan shake (it came in a frosted glass and is more than enough for 2 people) and 1 regular strawberry shake. The food is cooked to order so we found a table and then forgot to take a picture of anything. All the ingredients were fresh and the hot dogs are all beef. We brought the extra butter pecan shake home. Be prepared to spend a little more than normal but it is well worth the treat.

That Burger Joint… sure has a misleading name.
My first, and only, visit was a week ago.
Nutshell: Bland, unseasoned burgers. McDonald’s seasons their burgers with salt and pepper. C’mon.
The only cheese they offered during my visit was American cheese. Uh, to be called ‘That Burger Joint’, I’m thinking this is the end all place. I’m thinking CHOICES, right? Cheddar, Bleu, Pepperjack, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Smoked Gouda… and American for the kids.
So, I wasn’t going to have a plain burger so I reluctantly got American.
The double patties on my burger were thicker than a McDonald’s cheeseburger but thinner than the Quarter Pounder. The pretzel bun, and the fact there isn’t an upcharge for it, was the only saving grace.
Perhaps I’m just biased because of the burgers I’ve had in the city. That Burger Joint just didn’t leave me wanting more.

The only reason I gave «That Burger Joint» two stars is for the food alone. I wish I could give the service zero though.
Went into «That Burger Joint» this past Sunday since we were in the area and looking to try something we haven’t had before. Although this supposedly is a chain, neither myself or my girlfriend were familiar with it.
Anyways, we were greeted by the staff and ordered promptly — this is where the problems began. A little background — we were the ONLY people in line ordering at the time so when we ordered, the cook put our burgers on the grill. We were impressed (but mistaken) at the speed of how everything was moving. After paying we sat down and waited for our food… and waited… and waited.
As we watched scores of people (legitimately no less than 15 people) order and get their food before us, I approached the counter about 10 – 15 minutes later asking where our food was. «We gave your burgers away so we are making you new ones right now.» So they gave our burgers away and decided to serve 15 other people before us — not the best business model in my opinion.
Eventually they tried rectifying the issue by giving us free fries and coupons for free food. Unfortunately, first impressions are lasting and we will not be returning.

Burgers are big, the fries are thin but really good, and you can pair your meal up with an Oberweis thick shake for a delicious meal. Oberweis is conveniently connected with That Burger Joint. You can also order Oberweis milk with your meal.

Awesome grub, plays out like an Abbott & Costello sketch–
Eric S: «so where are we going for dinner?»
Jackie S: «That Burger Joint»
E: «which burger joint??»
J: «I just told you»
E: «no, ‘where’ is what I’m asking»
J: «exactly»
E: «DAMMIT JACKIE I’M HUNGRY»
J: «just drive to: that burger joint»
E: (practically fuming)
After we got those shenanigans out of the way, I arrived ravenous and ready to devour one of their build-​your-​own burgers. Much like Five Guys, all the toppings are free, but unlike 5G, at TBJ you get to choose your own bun (standard or pretzel). You can get a single or double patty for $ 6 or $ 7, which is kinda expensive, if I’m being honest. I added fresh jalapenos with BBQ and lettuce + tomato to my single with cheese, although next time I’ll go with a double. Their petal sauce is a combination of ketchup, mayo, and horseradish, a zippy concoction that tastes great on a burger.
The dining area is small and no-​frills. Pop machine is hilariously outdated (hey you guys, 1996 called and wants its soda fountain back pronto!)
BUT.
Thanks to the attached Oberweis (literally shares an open area with That Burger Joint), there’s a milk dispenser. With 2% and chocolate milk. Unlimited Oberweis chocolate milk, for $ 2? Are you kidding me?!? This alone makes coming here worth it. Excellent fries, too. Nice and greasy, just the way I like ‘em. Add to that seasoning shakers and you’ve got a darn tasty meal at your fingertips. Friendly employees, to boot.
Bread = 5
Circuses = 3
Next time I’m in the area and seeking a quick bite, This Burger Joint (I mean ‘That’ Burger Joint) will absolutely be on my radar.

I liked this place. Interesting concept as they share space in building w/​Oberweis dairy. Going thru the door, one side is Oberweis and the main area is That burger joint. If you want a shake with your meal you can order right there off the menu in the burger side. Dining area wasnt overly large but has some seating.
Food is served similar to Culvers in the fact that you order at the counter then go get seated w/​a number & they bring ur food to u by way of number. Eyeing the order board choices are few, sometimes simplicity is better. You can order a pretzle bun at no up charge as opposed to your regular bun. You want condiments? Those are all free too! Grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, pickles, raw onions, etc no extra charge. I do like that the price of soda is $ 2 and its one size. Fries come in several sizes and were particularly tasty, the burgers were cooked nicely (a double w/​cheese is $ 8
Singles are $ 7.) and were excellent. They had better be at that price. Food is served in stainless steel metal serving trays. Fancy schmancy! Lol! Service was good & they came around asking if you needed anything and looking to clean ur table before you’ve finished eating. Probably $ 10 – 12 for a decent meal.
All in all I’d return. I did not have Oberweis but it would be a satisfying end to a meal.
Worth your trip.

Really cute place with fairly quick service. Limited menu is ok with me as it is the new rage. Service was good. Food was ok. I didn’t think the burgers were seasoned at all and that would have made it better for me. There are some choices for seasoning, but they are too spicy or odd for my liking. Just a plain ol’ salt and pepper maybe for us normal folks! Our fries were not fresh unfortunately. But you do get plenty! We shared a large and should have gotten a small. Overall an ok first experience. Personally I would rather go to Five Guys.

If half-​stars were an option, I would give That Burger Joint in Bolingbrook 3.5 stars. The food quality of burgers and french fries is definitely better than Five Guys.
I like the simplified menu with just four items: Burger, Jr. Burger, Chicken or Hot Dog. Each comes with choice of several free toppings. Cheese and bacon are an extra charge. I recommend the pretzel bun for the cheeseburger.
The dining area is split between Oberweis and TBJ, with TBJ having only 8 tables.
The cashier, Kristine, is very friendly and cheerful. She took our order correctly, but unfortunately the cook did not make one of our burgers correctly (per the ticket/​receipt).
While service is quick (less than 10 minutes to receive meal), beware… 2 cheeseburgers, 2 sodas, 1 fry will set you back $ 25.

Good stuff. Had a burger, fries and milk. Pretzel bun, a lot of tpooings and a fair price of $ 7.50. Everything was fresh, tasted good and we will be back. My son tried the grasshopper pie and said it was great.

This is a good quick place, with much better burgers and atmosphere than any fast food place. The menu is limited to burgers, hot dog, or chicken sandwich. There are so many options of toppings and two bun options. Their fries were fresh and hot. They are in shared store space with Oberweis, so there is excellent dessert available. No kids menu.

While they don’t boast an expansive menu, their burgers are pretty good, and a combo (burger, fry, and drink) will cost a bit less than, say, 5 Guys. I recommend ordering their burger on a pretzel bun, no extra cost.
The only downside is that you can’t order from the drive-​thru (reserved for Oberweis customers). I would probably eat here more if that was an option.

Been to this location many times. Never had a problem with the food or service. Burgers are pretty tasty. This store has been open at least a year. The one thing I notice is the kitchen cooking area which is viewable completely from the order counter is pretty nasty. All the stainless steel is greasy and the glass window around the grill looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in months. Floors in the kitchen were a mess. Tables never seem to be clean either. This is not dirt that just happened that day. It is the same but worse from my last several visits. I remember the first time going in there when the place was new you could tell that detailed cleaning wasn’t happening.
It just comes down to poor management not making the young staff do their job.

We’ve been here a few times now and last night was the best experience we’ve ever had. We walked in and sat down with 2 kiddos and I immediately wiped down the table since there were a few pieces of food leftover from the previous customer (and I’m a germaphobe). But within a minute, an employee came over with a clean cloth and wiped down the table for us and apologized that we sat down faster than he could clean the table– the place was busy so I believed him. No one had ever wiped our table for us here before so I definitely appreciated it.
The same employee, Cory, brought over two balloons for the kids after asking for permission. My kids loved them! We’ve received balloons here before but never this early in our meal– usually after our meal is done and my kids are pouting over how other kids have balloons and we don’t. Cory, the kind employee, also brought out two coloring pages and s bucket of crayons! It seems so silly and so easy but we’ve never been brought crayons and coloring pages here before. My kids were over the moon! And it gave mommy and daddy some relaxation time while our meal was being made. Awesome service!
When we had ordered, the employee, James, was SUPER courteous. I’ve never had such a great experience ordering food. Again, it sounds so ridiculous. But usually the employees are slow to process your order, try to repeat it and make a mistake and are weary with which buttons to press. James had it down to a science and was just so kind. Very refreshing!
My husband and I just kept saying how much more awesome this place is. The music was even louder to where you can hear it– even in a crowded restaurant– but not too loud. They have a fun music player when you walk in where you can pick the music to play– for free! But we never really messed with it because the music was always too low to even hear. Yesterday, I could finally identify which song was playing and even follow along.
And, of course, the food. The food is ALWAYS great here. I don’t know how they do it since it’s just burgers or hot dogs– very simple menu– but it’s sooo good! My husband gets the double burger on a pretzel bun and I do the single patty cheeseburger on a regular bun. Both are delicious! My kids like the hotdogs. And for parents of little kids– they actually slice the hot dog length-​wise so it’s easier to feed little ones! You can pick from so many toppings and get such a customized burger. Delicious! I highly recommend!!!
Last night we had to talk to the store manager and thank him for such an improved experience. We told him how great Cory and James were. Oh, also! My son let his green balloon go and it flew up to the ceiling– of course as balloons do. He fussed for a bit but we were eating and I didn’t think it was necessary to ask for another. Not before long, Cory came by with another green balloon without us even asking. How great is that?! The employees really like their job and it totally shows. Expect great service AND great food here!

I’ve been to this restaurant three times for lunch in the past month. All three have been great experiences.
The restaurant is an ice cream parlor on one side and a hamburger joint on the other. It actually works out pretty well. Patrons can sit wherever they like. All three times that I went there was a good number of people, but plenty of places to sit. Parking is no problem at this location. either. The staff seemed genuinely interested in making sure I was enjoying my meal each time
The burgers are fresh and fairly tasty. You can have them made any way you like with any kind of condiments and/​or toppings that you like. The fries were good and crispy and plentiful.
You can order a typical soft drink but since it is part of Oberweis, you can also help yourself to milk or chocolate milk, which was pretty refreshing.
Sure, it is just a hamburger place, but it is a good one. My only complaint was that lunch was a little pricey, but I suppose that is to be expected with high quality ingredients. I never had dessert, but probably should have.

Not bad. Simple menu, lots of toppings. Good sized tasty patties. Good fries, and great sweet tooth options as Oberweis is fully connected and will bring out your order.
Good service, Dave gave me a free burger card as they got my order mixed up.

Going to Costco I frequently pass by this place. After shopping one day I decided to stop in and check it out for lunch. The restaurant was clean. The menu is a la carte which can usually add the bill up quickly, but the price point was average. The burger was very juicy and good size. The small fry is plenty to share. I like the seasonings that are available for adding to the fries. With the restaurant being combined with Oberweiss there is nothing to do, but order a shake with the meal. Overall the food and experience was good and I will return for another burger.

Been wanting to try the new place in the neighborhood, it is in great location and is joined at the hip with Oberweis Dairy. I would say that The Burger Joint joins the ranks of all the clone burger joints. It was a good burger but I would not go out of my way to try it. There menu is limited but it’s what you’d expect from a place called The Burger Joint. They have a single and double burger plus a chicken sandwich and hotdogs. They do have a long list of condiments to spice up your burger.
In the same building is Oberweis Dairy, so you can get two American favorites in one joint, if you drive by on your way to Costco, stop in it’s worth it!

Five guys is too close in proximity to even consider coming here.
Wanted to try them out because their online menu seems to have a lot of variety unfortunately in real life this is not the case.
I called in to order for pick up & the girl on the phone did not even try to hear me out. So I had to hang up and go in. Well everything I wanted they didn’t have Not the different types of cheese or fried eggs like I wanted. The vegetarian options? Nope. Ended up just getting a plain jr burger. Save the trip. Five guys is better.