Smashburger

Think Hamburger Habit is better… sorry.
Thought the burgers would have been better as the hype is high for this business.

The food is just okay, but very expensive for a fast food burger and fries. Unimpressive, and the smash fried are ehhh… Soggy, covered in oil, dripping over the rest of the food.

I drove an hour to eat here just to arrive and the AC is on full blast and it’s freezing inside and its 60 degrees and windy outside. And the people said they can’t adjust the temp.
This sucks. What a waste. I’ll never come back because «the stand» is closer and the food is just as good.

I will very rarely rate a restaurant 5 stars, however in this case I must.
I have been searching for a great burger spot for a while. Of course we are all aware of in n’ out, The Habit, Islands and a few other burger spots. However I was craving a burger fresh off the grill with that charbroiled taste.
I came to Smash Burger since my friend in the area recommended it. I ordered the BBQ bacon burger, DELICIOUS. The bun was perfect, the meat was grilled to perfection, the Smash Fries were lightly tossed in oil and the bbq sauce was sweet.
We went around lunch time and it wasnt too busy, the staff was very friendly as well.
Truly excellent.

Had a gift card so we drove up to Thousand Oaks to try it out. I had a burger and the wife had a chicken sandwich. We split some smash fries. Overall it was pretty good. I would go again if we are in the area. Too bad the closest one is almost ½ an hour from us.

First time here and I was excited to eat here because I was told by friends that it was «soo good!» But I was disappointed. I got the BBQ, bacon, and cheddar burger and sweet potato smash fries. The bacon tasted like it had been sitting out since this morning and the sweet potato fries seemed like they too had been cooked hours before I had ordered them. I would recommend this place if you are looking for an okay burger and fries.

So good! My boyfriend is obsessed with this place and I dont eat meat so I was a bit skeptical at first when I heard the name. I’m extremely picky when it comes to vegetarian burgers, particularly because I don’t like black bean. We came on Sunday night and ordered take out.
We ordered two burgers (mine being the jalapeño baja which was not too spicy, and he got a custom burger).
My burger was not only black bean but it changed my whole entire outlook on black bean burgers. It was so good! It had guacamole and pepper jack cheese on it. Also, the fries are so tasty! Seriously, I’m pretty sure they were seasoned with some sort of olive oil and rosemary. It was delicious! I’d recommend this place for burgers for meat eaters and vegetarians alike.

I was really disappointed last time I visited this place. I ordered the avocado bacon burger… and I got ONE small piece of bacon, and ONE slice of avocado. This is the avocado bacon burger, and I expected to have more of both of those ingredients, not a small slice. I really expected better than that because the last time I went I was very pleased with my burger. That is why I’m only giving them two stars :(

The food is always good here, and the service too. Tonight, Dana was extremely pleasant and helpful, big thanks to our local Smash crew!
The ingredients are always good and we love getting the fido burger to share with our dog Wicket. The only funny thing is that the jalapeños are sometimes scorching, and others super tame.

Sometimes, you just crave a good burger, and since we were making this a dinner outing instead of a pit stop (say, In-​N-​Out or the Habit), my bf and I decided to head over to Smashburger! The parking at this location is nice, because if you park in the side lot and choose a table by the window, you can see your car while eating. This is especially convenient if you have a lot of shopping bags in the car or have luggage and are en route to the airport.
We each ordered the house cheeseburger and shared one order of fries, and it came out to around $ 16 for the both of us. It’s not the cheapest option compared to some fast food joints, but in comparison to a $ 10 restaurant burger, Smashburger is a great deal. The burgers were well cooked and very tasty with the cheese and added sauces. Combined with the crispy, thin cut fries, it was delicious! A nice dinner date without breaking the bank and a fun quick outing. Also, I’ve heard the milkshakes here are fantastic, so maybe we’ll try them next time.

Love the place. Full of memories. Must try their unique LA burger. What a genius idea to put cilantro in burgers. Additionally, the mushroom truffle burger is the best mushroom burger I ever had.

One of my favorite burger chains and I am so glad to see them expand all over.
I love their salads, veggie burger and veggie fries, none of it by any means healthy, but certainly tasty!
Service is excellent, they really hired a great staff.
Portions and prices are fair, the kids meals generous, my husband loves the burgers as well, all around great lunch here, we’ll be back!

We came here after our kids soccer game and we had a great experience. We had a total of 17 people and they were very accommodating. I will come back for sure and recommend this place for everyone. Don’t forget to try their gourmet fries, it’s very tasty.
Enjoy!!!

A nice step up from the other burger joints in the area. They do a nice job of putting together their unique burger combinations in a tasty and satisfying way. I’ve tried all the different combinations and they have all been good. They also offer two sizes which is good for the kids. Fries are the thin shoestring style.
They also have a nice, private dining patio out front.
This location is clean and the service is friendly and efficient.
My only complaint is the cost of their milkshakes, which is at least a dollar too high at well over $ 4.00 for a small shake.

It has been quite some time since my last review of Smashburger and I am pleased to say that the quality has gone up recently.
Their beef burger, while simple with the seasoning, has an excellent crispy texture from the famous «smashing» method they use there. And that definitely sets it apart from other burger places.
Their sweet potato fries are also excellent, especially in how they are not too sweet like most restaurants’ sweet potato fries. And the savory rosemary seasoning is superb.
Definitely a great place for a cheap and simple, but fulling lunch.

Have been twice and both times got a burger patty with cheddar & a fried egg. Delicious. Burger cooked to a perfect pink.
Fries are good but since they are thin you need to eat them fast, while they’re hot.
Second time here, got the fried pickles. WAY too salty for me & I’m a salt lover. Boyfriend & I left more than half the order untouched.
Go for the burgers.

This is another great spot to fulfill your burger needs. They have a variety of burger options that can make your stomach happy and satisfied. My choices would be the Avocado burger with the Rosemary fries. The flavor of both items combined will have you wanting more and more. The portions that they give you is not bad, and can have you in a mini food coma. You can wash down these food coma choices with any of their avaliable beverages.
Service is great as they will make sure your needs are met.
Parking can be tight from time to time, but you can park and walk off the food.

I used to like this place. But today the worst service ever! How do you screw up an order 3 times? And the 3 people behind us in line had their order messed up. The manager has no idea what she is doing!

Coworker had a hankering for Smashburger so I begrudgingly went with a huge crew from our office. I went ahead in trying the new item Spicy Buffalo Burger but got the crispy chicken version of it. Chicken was breaded nicely and juicy. The flavor was there with the blue cheese (but very strong as expected). However, as I put the two bun halfs together, the bun top was noticeably cold to the touch like it had been in the freezer or fridge shortly before.
My coworker (the one who prompted the trip) decided to try the Spicy Buffalo fries. There hadn’t been any pictures of it (just the burger and chicken versions) so when the employee dropped off his order, we all stared in confusion at the plate. They looked like basic french fries. I tasted one, nothing different from what I could tell. We checked with the employee and she confirmed it was the Spicy Buffalo, it had seasoning on it. She offered to bring more seasoning and brought the ranch dip that was supposed to come with it. We all had expected it to be heaped with toppings like chili cheese fries or something. The extra spice mixture made it taste better and you could tell the flavors that are the same as the burgers but talk about underwhelming!!!

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Smashburger one of many burger joints that lines Moorpark rd in my beautiful home town of Thousand Oaks. Situated in the same shopping center as Whole Foods, a lovely donut shop, pet nutrition center and a few other mom and pop shops. And about 1.5 miles off the 101 freeway.
So whats a Smash Burger? Once inside you can grab a menu and get a head start in your head what you want. There are a few pre created choices, or a design it yourself option. Pick a bun, type of cheese, then your protein/​meat, sauces, add ons. A few ad ons such as bacon, avacado, ect require a Dollar fee. All can be prepared with a black bean patty, chicken or beef. Beef can be prepared in 2 different sizes and they are hand made. You pay the cashier, and they give you a number and proceed to find a table. Outdoor seating is available and is dog friendly.
The first time we dined here I made a huge mistake. I invited a vegetarian. Who invites a vegetarian to a burger joint? And to make it worse, they ran out of black bean patties that night. I felt so bad. As a first timer I ordered the BBQ bacon cheddar burger on a very large bun. I ate the entire thing. The whole burger gone. I remember it was good, not the best but good. I have yet to meet the 5 star burger of my dreams.
Fast forward at least a year or two later, I returned. Again, I brought a different vegetarian, my husband. Hes not a real vegetarian, he was a vegetarian today and he just tries to watch what he eats and limits his meat, because red meat causes gout. Which means, I have to say no to meat. Its not very nice to eat a juicy burger in front of a vegerarian.
This time I was being a good girl and ordered the BBQ, bacon, cheddar chicken on a whole grain wheat bun. The thin chicken breast was overflowing on the bun, the cheddar cheese was plenty and the bacon was a little chewy. The sauce was stingy. But it was redeemed by being topped off with shoe string onions. I asked for some extra BBQ sauce and poured it on top of the chicken and ate a little more than half. I even took ½ the bun off since it was filling. The leftovers went straight to Fiona who was watching me eat.
My husband, had exactly the same as me, but with the black bean patty. And black it was. Kind of funny he orders vegetarian then adds bacon to it. He said it was good, I wasnt going to try it.
I believe they have a coke contract. I saw the red coke fountain drinks. I dont drink a lot of soda so I wasn’t paying attention. They do have vitamin water in the fountain and 3 different iced teas. Lemon is available for water.
For dessert if your hungry still they have hand spun milk shakes in a variety of flavors. Or there is a good donut shop next door, which Unilocal informed me I visited after eating here. Sadly, my husband told me I am skinny now, but in 20 years all those donuts will catch up and he will divorce me. So I passed.
There are no trash cans outside. Just nicely sort your mess onto your basket and they will throw it away for you, I promise.
Maybe not a 5 star burger, but about a 4. Some serious burger eaters woyld give it a 3.5. The burgers are a little dry and not seasoned enough for my liking. But I would still eat here when Im in town and was happy with the service.
And its coming to Buena Park in the OC very soon. YAY.