Coal Burger

Coal Burger offers a healthier spin on your normal fast food burger place, which is refreshing. You can satisfy your craving and not feel too guilty about it after. Also, they are very eco-​friendly, from the straws they use, to the materials their tables are made of, even the bathrooms stress green-​ness.
I normally get the ¹⁄₃ coal burger on a gluten free bun with mixed fries. This amount of food always leaves me full, but not with the heavy feeling of a greasy meal. Which is something that I love about them — no nasty grease! The fries are cooked in rice oil, the beef is coal fired, AND they have gluten free buns? It is really nice to have options when it comes to this kind of cuisine.
The service is great, everyone is friendly. My order is always comes out perfect, just like I ordered it.
I give the 4 star rating because I haven’t tried a lot of other items on their menu.

Popped in for a quick lunch. The place was fairly empty, but it was still early (11:30). Order a ½ lb Green Chili Burger, french fries, and a drink. That came up to just about $ 15. A bit pricey in my book for a quick serve burger.
However, in defense of the place, they use Niman Ranch beef and are super eco-​friendly. That usually costs a bit more.
The burger was good, but not great. I expected it to be crustier. The fries were mediocre, nothing special. The soda was quite good. All Boylan’s Cane Sugar soda on tap.
Lots of other choices in the area and not sure I would choose Coal Burger again.
1 man, 2 cents…

I have to say that today marked the 2^nd time I was disappointed with this place after having fallen for it with the first bite.
1-​I have noted that they are inconsistent with their burger cooking — my first one was cooked perfectly (a slight pink); the next ones were either overcooked or WAY overcooked and tasted like cardboard.
2-​Their servers do not do a good quality check with food coming out of the kitchen (and this is the 2^nd time I’ve observed this — see first review); Our burgers, which both should have come with more toppings on them both did not have said toppings and the server didn’t note this until I had to tell her. which she then brought to us in the most meager quantities. In the end, we both paid $ 9ea for a cardboard patty with meager ingredients and left feeling stiffed.
I can forgive oversights or rare one-​offs, but when the food is not consistently cooked and ingredients are missing repeatedly, it tells me this place needs to work out the kinks before I want to give them my hard-​earned cash again.
I appreciate that the manger came out and offered to comp my burger (but not my friend’s, even though she got stuck w/​the same ‘lump-​of-​coal burger patty’ and missing ingredients as I did) and did so. but I’m afraid I have given this place enough shots to know that I get more consistency at some other similarly-​priced burger places in Chandler.

I have to first say that I have eaten at Coal Burger before and my first experience was a good one.
Since my last visit, probably over a year ago, I have become a Pescatarian. It has been just over 7 months since I’ve eaten a burger and one night I really had a hankering. I appreciate Coal Burger’s grass-​fed beef and healthy options, but unfortunately it didn’t save my last trip to the restaurant.
My wife and I went in late at night about an hour-​and-​a-​half before they closed to order a grass-​fed burger; My wife ended up going with the vegetarian since she doesn’t eat meat at all. The first experience at the register was getting incorrectly charged by the cashier. I figured that since it was late, there really wasn’t any reason for me to throw a fit. I ordered my burger medium-​rare with fries.
What came out was a completely well-​done burger and cold French fries. On top of that, my wife’s vegetarian burger was burnt and dry. I sent my burger back to have them cook up another one which came back the same, dry and burnt. On top of that, the buns were cold and untoasted, my vegetables were limp, and the soda was way too sweet.
For a company whose claim to fame is their grass-​fed beef, they sure know how to over cook it. If their cook paid half as much attention to my food as he was the cute waitresses, we might not have had such a lousy experience.
It’s a shame that the food quality has degraded over time…
I will say that the manager did reach out to me and offer another burger. At that point, with a pound of meat already ruined, I decided against another burger and requested a refund. She did give me a refund which I appreciated, but I went home hungry and frustrated with a business that I once enjoyed.
I can easily say that this will probably be my last time to Coal Burger unless something drastic changes to raise the quality of the meal.

After I wrote my review last week detailing my lackluster experience, the GM of Coal Burger reached out to me and let me know that he was sorry about my experience, and said that if I came back he’d show me what a great burger can be. I was really impressed that they would proactively reach out and try to make it right, and I was happy to return and give them a second chance.
(In the message, he also let me know that you can order your burger cooked to order, and they’re happy to cook to medium… That’s good to know and a huge plus in my eyes.)
I returned today for lunch and asked for the manager (at his request), he came out, introduced himself and we chatted briefly. He was a really nice guy, took my order, and paid for my lunch. I was prepared to pay, so that was a really nice surprise. I ordered the same thing I did last time (Bacon Cheeseburger, side of fries and a drink) to make it a good comparison.
They brought me my food, and it was night and day from my last visit. The burger was cooked medium, juicy and flavorful. The coal fired cooking process shines through when the burger is cooked like this, and it was really delicious. The cheese and bacon add a lot to that, and their barbeque sauce is a nice addition to the burger. Fries seemed a bit better than last time, they’re very crispy which I like. Needless to say I was impressed with my food.
All the other great stuff from my previous review still stands, I love the organic concept, it’s really nice inside, very clean, the service is friendly and that soda machine remains great.
I’ll definitely be back. It’s expensive, but worth it, and the fact that they were so accommodating and willing to make it right for me raises them another couple notches in my book. I highly recommend going, ordering your burger medium or medium well (depending on how you like it) and I think you’ll be impressed.

I have had the veggie burger and sweet potato fries a few times and they are pretty decent. I actually like the unique soda flavors it’s a bit of a break from the Coke /​Pepsi war. I had a gellato shake and I’m not sure that’s the best ice cream to make a shake with. It’s way sweet so it tastes like frozen sugar more than anything.
Try:
— Veggie Burger
— Sodas
— Sweet Potato Fries

Coal burger is decent. A solid burger experience. The flavor of their burgers is good, and I like that they use grass-​fed beef. They pay attention to the details too: fresh buns, homemade «special sauce.» You won’t leave feeling hungry – especially if you order a double. They don’t have Coke or Pepsi, opting instead for a different, non-​corn-​syrup brand. Noble and unique.
Downsides? Well, the sides for one. I’m not a fan of their fries. They taste like they come frozen in a bag. Would really love to see some fresh-​cut french fries here. Or, if they are freshly cut in-​house, I wish they tasted like it. They’re bland – the sort you’d get on the side of a burger you ordered at one of those national family restaurant chains. Not the worst things in the world, but certainly not on par with the quality of the burgers.
Also, it’s a bit expensive – just slightly. I can think of at least 2 equally tasty but less expensive burger experiences within a mile of this place. So, although I think Coal Burger has a nice product, it isn’t really a go-​to burger joint for me.

Yummers! Tasty, healthy, guilt-​free and A-​OK.
Had a yummy burger, regular, sweet potato fries and a natural root beer.
Give it a whirl. You might become addicted!

Grimaldi’s Pizza has always been a hit with me, so when I discovered that they had gotten into the burger biz I had to try it. Yes, the coal-​fired method gives the burger a unique charred taste that I will be back for. They also have one of the few independent soda machines I have ever seen.

Work and live in North Scottsdale and not very familiar with the Chandler area. After a late morning meeting was starving but did not know where to go. Thank god there is a Unilocal app available as it almost never fails me. Launched the Unilocal app and saw Coal Burger was only mile away from where I was at. I was craving a burger and saw many good reviews on Unilocal so thought it was definitely worth a shot. AND it was so good.
Coal Burger is one I will definitely visit again. The flavor of the meat was really delicious. I ordered a side salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and that was very good too.

I went here the other day, I was craving a burger. and I was thinking hmm In & Out or Coal Burger? Since I have never been to Coal and I wanted to see what all this hype was about. OoOoOo Organic… I went to try it out. Well, I only got the Coal Burger itself (I wish I got the fries.), really great service and didn’t take long to get my food! The girl who works there even brought it to me. thank youuu by the way! Very nice of you.
Anywho, soo. I was like wow Coal Burger, I hope this is good.but. I kind of want In & Out burger and compare the two… so I did. Don’t judge me!
I got home and ate the Coal Burger… prettehhhh good I must say, wasn’t too fond of the sauce but really good, I would go again. But then, I ate the In & Out burger. and then I cried a little only because I love this place so much and it is just SO dericiousss! I would prefer going to In & Out burger. but yet, I would definitely go again to Coal to try the other options and their fries! :)

Yeah, it’s a little over priced for fast food. Even if it is a socially responsible company with trendy, ikea-​esque décor, I am not sure I want to pay $ 30 (for two) to eat off a plastic tray. Still that did include alcoholic beverages and they were nice enough to give me a fresh orange slice with my Blue Moon.
The service was great. Even though they are an order at the counter type place they still come by and check on you. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly. I had the green chile burger which was right up my alley. I also got sweet potato fries which were pretty decent but not the best I’ve had.
Overall, nothing really blew my mind but it definitely earned a repeat visit.

I really like this place.
Order your food then sit and they will bring to you.
Burgers are great. Had a taste of my bro’s ½ pound bacon cheeseburger and the meat was so tasty. I opted to try a more healthy choice, the ground chicken was easily subbed in the green chile burger.
Choices, did I mention that you get choices? Yeah, ya do. Bun choice: white, wheat, brioche, gluten free and lettuce wrap. Can you dig it? I did;I love options.
This time I did white as I already subbed chicken for beef, next time, beef on wheat. One healthy choice at a time.
Oh yeah, no coke or pepsi here, its natural soda with real sugar!!! Does anyone remember real sugar? Its awesome!!!
Gotta mention the side salad, fresh greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and slivers of carrots. I chose the lemon and olive oil dressing, so yummy!
I’m coming back here. Who wants to meet me?

The burgers here have a tasty backyard burger quality to them and thus rank high on my list of decent local burger joints. The half-​pound bacon double cheeseburger hits the spot and the french fries are appropriately crispy and delicious.
Although they charge an extra 50 cents for your choice of dipping sauce, I highly recommend trying the chipotle barbeque sauce (especially on the fries). This sauce has an uncommon savory note that I have only been able to guess is from celery seed. Maybe other BBQ afficionados can better deduce the secret ingredient, but I stand by my assessment.
Other reviewers are right to note that the burgers are a tad pricey, but the availability of original flavors (including the soda fountain) and a real homestyle burger makes Coal Burger worth a visit.

CONFESSION ALERT — I went twice in one week! First time I had the good ol’ Classic Coal Burger w/​o cheese, sauce on the side and sweet potato fries. Amazing! I wasn’t disappointed in the least bit. I did order the smaller version, which I appreciated was even an option. Not everyone needs a burger the size of your face. (my opinion …)
Second time I visited … AKA three days later. I tried the «Other Coal Burger» which is the vegetarian version with black beans, rice, and veggies. Pretty good but a little dry. I asked for a side horsey sauce. Made it 10x better!
As far as cost is concerned I think it is VERY reasonable considering the quality of the food and environment. I think it competes with In N Out Burger (across the street) but better tasting food!
First Visit — $ 8.00
Second Visit — $ 9.00
Quality and good tasting costs … And is WORTH it!

GOOD BURGER!
First thing i noticed when i walked in the door was all the help in their extremely bright green shirts. YIKES!
I got the bacon cheeseburger with cheddar. It was pretty tasty. I bit heavy on the shredded lettuce, placed under the burger (weird! made the bottom bun soggy quickly too) but the cheese, CB sauce & bacon were good. The beef was pretty tasty too. The pickles were really good.
What I didn’t like was the price. $ 9.25 for a burger and a drink. That’s a bit much by my standards. I mean you could serve me 80 proof beef from cows that were raised on pure Jack Daniels and I’d think this a bit expensive. Note that the burger was $ 6 and the soda and tax were the remainder.
Either way, it was good, just pricey.
I went with a coworker and she had a ground chicken burger that should woulda given 6 stars, but I disqualified her from rating since she hadn’t eaten in 2 days and I think she would have given my shoe 5 stars. She said it was really friggin good though.

I was very excited to eat here, seems like we heard about it 6 months ago or more. We were very disappointed with our visit. You order and pay at the counter and they bring your order to your table. Basically, we paid full service restaurant prices for take out food.
We ordered the American salad and a ½ lb burger to share. I asked for the bacon and dressing on the side, but wanted the blue cheese crumbles on the salad. They forgot the blue cheese and hard boiled egg. I expected the salad to be bigger as it was $ 8.95. I could have made a better salad at home. Next-​the burger. It was tasty, but nothing special. Not worth $ 5.99. The sweet potato fries were decent, but not included with the burger. The kids meal was small, just 2 small pieces of chicken (which they called chicken strips), a very small order of fries and a tiny cup of milk. Not even enough food for a toddler.
When the manager asked how it was, we told him about the salad. He offered us a shake, which we declined. The meal cost us close to $ 30 for 1 kids meal, 1 drink, 1 burger, 1 salad and a side of fries. We won’t be back.

First off, this place has a nice organic vibe. Second the staff was friendly a bit on the helpless side though, still new so no bad marks for that. Third, great visibility to the coal oven (looks like a brick pizza oven on steroids)
Menu: all grass fed beef (definite +), Vege burger (brown rice and black bean) is a must next time. Drinks: nice change from the norm, Boylan’s Sparkling Beverages (sticking with the natural theme), nice touch, also they serve Gelato shakes (seems like half the customers ordered them).
Devour: kept it simple and ordered the Classic Coal Burger with side of mushrooms and a drink.
Price: $ 10
Next time: Yes, there will be a next time. The burger was above average and I can taste the coal flame (yum). Vege burger and sweet potato fries you mine next time.

Imagine my surprise when a Burger Place actually has a Veggie Burger that a Vegan can eat!
The «Other Coal Burger» as they call it is a brown rice and black bean patty, it contains No dairy and No eggs! They serve it on a whole wheat bun, which is also dairy and egg free, with roasted tomatoes and crushed «avocado».
This is where my problem starts why do you call it «Avocado»? It clearly looks and tastes nothing like an Avocado, both times I ate here it was some kind of wannabe avocado spread that turned brown. This burger could be a thousand times better if there really was some fresh sliced avocado on it.
Another thing I don’t get it why the french fries are FROZEN, they tout «Food Matters and where your ingredients come from matter more»,
«We are committed to great flavor and excellent ingredients», «We are committed to food raised naturally and without the use of pesticides and harmful fertilizers», Yet there is only a handful of organic ingredients on the menu and again they are using frozen french fries!
With those kinds of statements I expect a lot more, like fresh cut fries made in house and all organic ingredients, that would make you stand apart from the crowd.
All in all I give points for the vegan patty but, everything else is just like everywhere else.

On my mission to find the best burger I had seen coal burger from the time the sign went up I had to check it out… I was lucky it was not busy at all was greeted by a friendly smile and was asked if I had been to coal burger before I said no… She offered pointers on what to get I thought that was nice I always have issues with ordering when everything looks good. I went with the Bacon Blue Burger and a side of Sweet Potato Fries with a side of Coal Burger Sauce… I rate the experience as followed.
Bacon Blue Burger — A
Sweet Potato Fries — B+
Coal Burger Sauce — A
Staff — A++
The Bun was so fresh and the burger tasted great with each bite… The Sweet Potato Fries dipped in the Coal Burger Sauce was a great tip from the greeter… I saw so many other things I need to order on the menu I will be back for sure.