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Indulge Burgers & More
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10392 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 998-2222
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat 9 am - 10 pm
Sun 9 am - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
Renee W. said: "Nice vibe, contemporary, very scottsdale ... what's more to say ... A wonderful spot to hang out with friends and people watching. Food and service is good but doesn't quite match up with the vibe ... Happy Hours come with…" read more »
154 reviews for Indulge Burgers & More
Review Highlights
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"I would recommend to build your own burger." In 24 reviews -
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"i would highly recommend this for happy hour." In 20 reviews
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154 reviews in English
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Review from Andrew G.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/4/2012
I have been frequenting Indulge Burger for over a year. I eat there about once a week and usually meet a friend there. The food is AWESOME! Unless I get some kind of entree salad I usually cannot finish and bring the rest home. St. Bernards love leftovers!
The service is great. When I sit at the bar I usually encounter Justin and sometimes Keegan. They run the place as if it is their own venture. When I have sat at a table I have had the pleasure of Kali serving me most of them time. She is really awesome but so is everyone else.
The owner, Lee usually makes the rounds to see if everyone is doing well. Obviously he cares which is more than I can say for most chain style places.
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Review from Cara S.
Phoenix, AZ
5/21/2012
Sorry, I just was not impressed.
I did a build my own burger and paid for the Kobe option even though I know there isn't real Kobe beef in America. I had my Groupon and decided to live it up.
The beef was well - meh. Honestly I've had better at Red Robin and at these prices this no where compared to the greatness of Zinburger.
The burger was well, kind of overcooked, and I think their grill must not have even heat. I ordered my medium. It was served medium well - well done until I hit one edge of the burger which was medium; this was no where near the middle of the burger.
I had such high hopes for this place, as we've driven by a few times and seen it quite crowded. But, alas, I wouldn't even return with another Groupon. -
Review from Trish S.
4/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
The Vesuvius burger was really good here. Pro-tip the cheese on the inside of the burger is as molten as it says on the menu be careful.
My husband decided to order one of their Vesuvius Burgers and I choose the make your own route.
You could add a Vesuvius patty to the make your own and when he saw and tasted my burger he was disappointed he didn't do the same thing. Next time we will both make our own.
Their in house burger sauce is good too.
Pros:
Really GOOD burgers
Great Service
Cons:
Probably not somewhere I would take the ENTIRE family. I happened to only have my 2 year old that day and surprisingly he was well behaved.Listed in: Best Burger!!
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Review from Britt W.
Queen Creek, AZ
5/15/2012
I ordered a custom burger and the choices are borderline overwhelming. I can't go wrong.
It was delicious and I can't wait to go back and try it again. -
Review from Kacee F.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/14/2012
When this please first opened it was good, but they have gone downhill since the beginning. Plus there are way more better burgers places than indulge. This place the prices are too high for the food you get and the burgers are nothing to write home about, very boring. Yes they have buffalo but so does most other places. Yes they have a gluten free menu but so does many other places. The turkey burger and the buffalo burgers we tried were boring and dry. Plus the sweet potatoe fries tasted like them came out of a bag rather than being made from scratch. We will not be returning, they are no longer a good value and the food is not longer great but boring.
Comment from Lee K. of Indulge Burgers & More 5/15/2012
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Review from Marcie A.
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated - 4/19/2012
Our absolute favorite restaurant. After being in the hospital for 3 weeks it was the first place I wanted to go. Our biggest problem was trying to decide what to have. It is one of the very few places where our order has always been perfect and it is so nice to be able to get a rare burger. The staff is courteous, friendly and helpful. Well done everyone. Can't wait to come back and next time have the hot fudge sundae. The home made hot fudge is outstanding!
M & A6 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/18/2011
I love fish and Alan doesn't, so to find a good restaurant where we can get beef and fish is… Read more »
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Review from Steph C.
Tempe, AZ
5/17/2012
I had only heard great reviews about Indulge so I went in with high expectations and was disappointed. I've enjoyed a burger at Five Guys more. Although, their cocktail, "Heaven" might be worth the trip.
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Review from Tanya F.
Denver, CO
4/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Another stop on our Spring Training tour in Scottsdale. Adam J. and I are always on a search for things off the beaten path, especially away from the tourists. And Indulge was great. I ordered a black bean burger on a salad, since I didn't really feel like a bun. The burger - A.maz.ing. I eat a LOT of veggie burgers when we eat out - I'm always looking for those items that are new and different, and I'm always happy when I don't just get a Boca burger. This burger was fantastic - and it's not just for vegetarians (which I am not - I love me some meat). My only real disappointment was that the salad greens were just iceberg lettuce. I know they have mixed greens - I saw them on someone else's plate. And maybe I just didn't order correctly, but I would have much preferred mixed greens to a bowl of iceberg. Bleh.
Overall, I'd eat here again. I love a place that lets you mix your fry baskets (fries, sweet tater fries, or onion rings), and where I can build my own burger. If we're back in Scottsdale again next year, I'm sure Mr. Adam will want to make a stop at Indulge. -
Review from L. R.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/16/2012
Let me start by saying I am a burger FIEND. It's probably my favorite food, of all time.
I placed an order to pick up. The guy on the phone sounded nice, and when I got there, he came right to the counter and greeted me. He was speedy in taking my money too. The time to pick up was great, 15 minutes, just enough time for me to get there. I got there, and the place was packed. This + the reviews made me think I made the right choice.
Onto the food, I ordered the Original Cheddar Burger, with bacon. My boyfriend got the same thing, only supposedly Gluten-Free and without the bacon. I got the 1/2 & 1/2 with regular fries and onion strings. The onion strings were good, but how can you mess those up?
The burgers: For starters, I ordered both of them MEDIUM, but they were very visibly WELL DONE. Not to mention DRY! My boyfriend didn't even finish his (and he is far from picky) and felt the same as when he eats a glutenous burger. I would compare the burger itself to something similar to Whataburger/Carl's Jr/Rally's. Better than McDonald's, but not a real burger. Too bad, I've been on a hunt to find Scottsdale's Best Cheeseburger.Comment from Lee K. of Indulge Burgers & More 3/16/2012
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Review from Aileen B.
03/14/12
I had a couple of groupons to use up, so on this visit I decided to try Indulge's chili-and-cheese fries, their chili (to go), and their adult coffee milkshake. The fries came out fast, and even though they were very greasy (as to be expected), the few crispy bites I had were sufficient while I waited for my to-go burgers to arrive. (I ended up throwing out 4/5 of the fries entree.) Some of the burgers I'd ordered were missing some toppings (cheese and other toppings I chose by checking those boxes on the order forms the server hands you to fill out), and of the four burgers I asked to be cooked medium, three were actually either medium-well or well-done. (The only one cooked to medium was the burger I had tried at the restaurant.) The best part of my experience here today was the coffee milkshake! It was made with vanilla ice cream, Adult chocolate milk (you may buy a bottle at Bev Mo or Total Wine, I'm told), coffee, and Kahlua, and it's only $8. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
I say skip the burgers and apps here and just go for a milkshake!
I had the feeling that Indulge (and the staff) do not appreciate their guests that use groupons. My server was initially helpful with my questions, but when it finally dawned on her that I was using a groupon, the initial warm service turned definitely chilly. And why not? She was guaranteed to make around 18-20% tip (around $20 for a pre-tax food value of around $109)!
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03/16/12
I had one more groupon to use, so I met a friend here for dinner, and somewhat reluctantly at that, since I knew the service wasn't going be anything special. (And I was right! Even my friend made an observation, "I don't think our server likes me very much." I told him later it's bec. she knew she was going to make an easy $20...)
The deal came with a couple of apps, four burgers, and a bottle of wine, so we placed our order for the burgers, and I chose sweet potato fries (to go), as well as the Mac 'n cheese app, but not before I asked our server (the same one I had two days ago) if I could order the side of mac 'n cheese as an app (it fell within the price specification for the apps included in the groupon deal). Our server said yes. http://www.yelp.com/bi... Turned out, the dish wasn't included in the deal, so I still had to choose another app to take home (the parmesan chips that used to be complimentary, and that which I had mentioned in my first Indulge review).
The burgers we had at the restaurant were good, even though mine came out medium-well, instead of medium. The other two burgers I took to-go were medium-well (I specified medium), but at least these weren't missing any toppings this time. (Funny how I was reduced to counting my lucky stars on having *some* of the order specifications heeded when ALL should've been guaranteed as per the order sheet filled out...)
I won't be returning to Indulge anymore, as I did not appreciate the less-than-above-average guest service and sub-par food given on these two visits. I don't know why some businesses that participate in these groupon events end up offering less-than-stellar service and products when I know they can do so much better. The goal is to bring in and develop a larger fan/customer base, so this is when you should shine! I used to understand why businesses added the gratuity (to keep the servers from being under-tipped), but I usually tip 20% (and even much more if the service was over-and-above what I expected), but to see my hard-earned money greedily taken while my guest and I end up with sub-par service AND products, it makes me sick to further recommend this establishment to others.
From four stars to one... I have aunts and a cousin who enjoyed their food here a long time ago, but I won't be taking them, nor anyone else, here again!!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/28/2011
09/08/11
Great place for gourmet burgers, but pricey! I was in the area, returning an item at Bev… Read more »
Comment from Lee K. of Indulge Burgers & More 4/19/2012
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Review from David C.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/29/2012
I have only eaten at Indulge Burger about five or six time in the first three months of 2012. Once I was introduced, I became an instant, raving fan.
This is the best burger in Phoenix!! This is one of the better ones ever. I like Indulge because the burgers are cooked perfect to taste, the meat is very tasty and, most importantly, there are so many different ways to design your burger that you can never run out of creative ways to make one. From the buns, the cheese, the toppings, the special toppings, and the sauces -- the variety, options, and flavors are amazing.
Add an appetizer of fried pickles to your burger and fries order and you are in Indulge Burger heaven. Enjoy!! -
Review from Adam J.
3/14/2012
I am definitely a fan of this type of burger place, where I get to make my own Frankenstein's Monster of a burger. It's real similar to Counter Burger, if you've ever been there, or even Which Wich on the sandwich side. You pick a blank canvas of meat, be it beef, chicken, kobe, veggie, or even bison. Then you get to load it up with whatever crap you can think of.
I went beef with avocado, green chili, sauteed mushrooms and onions, pickles, and pepperoncini, with the spicy sour cream sauce on a wheat bun. It was fantastic, if messy. But they have really nice napkins here, so I was able to make it out of here without any terrible mishaps.
Tanya had a veggie burger "salad style" and we'll call it a learning experience. The patty itself was seriously one of the best veggie patties we've ever had. It almost tasted like refried beans. It was way good. But "salad style" has it served on a bed of iceberg lettuce only, which was disappointing. If you want to have it this way, you can make it good, but use your toppings for lots of veggies. She would have added baby greens to mix it up and other veggies for more of a salad.
We also had a mix of sweet potato fries and onion strings, both of which were perfect. Crispy and served with a marshmallow sauce and ranch, respectively.
Aside from a few missteps (the salad debacle, and our waiter being fairly inattentive), you can make one heck of a delicious burger here for a totally reasonable price. -
Review from Joshua D.
Phoenix, AZ
3/9/2012
I work in this area and frequently run to the nearby Fresh and Easy for lunch, and finally I gave in today and gave it a try. I could no longer resist the delicious smell of grilling that wafted out of the building.
I ordered the Indulge cheddar burger, medium, and an order of the deep fried pickles, to go (as the restaurant was packed when I went in).
The burger was good quality and had a nice char flavor to it. The beef itself was tasty, and it was a perfect medium. The toppings were a bit lackluster; the cheddar cheese was good, but I would use a more sharp cheddar for something called a "cheddar burger". The red onion was good and crisp, but the tomato was a bit green, and the iceberg lettuce on it was fairly wilted and slimy. The bun for the burger was very good - butter-toasted it tasted like, and soft on the inside with a good crusty exterior.
On the whole, I probably would give this place 3.5 stars if I'd just ordered the burger. I can't say that it was a "die-for" burger - overall for the price I would probably pick Five Guys over this any day, unless I was just really craving that charred flavor you can only get from a burger cooked on open flame.
The real disappointment in my book were the deep fried pickles. There are so few restaurants in town that serve them that I was happy to see that Indulge had them on the menu.They were listed as dill pickles, but they almost had an overtone of bread-and-butter - and while I know some people love them, to me B&B pickles taste like dirty socks. So to bite into what I expected to be a delicious, tart dill and instead wind up with a mouthful of smelly feet wasn't pleasant. I also thought the breading on the pickles was too thick, and almost overcooked (to the point of having a near-bitter burned taste).
The service - take-out only, obviously - was polite and made a point to stop by while I waited out front (the waiting room was standing-room only) to let me know when my order was about up.
Overall I will probably give this place another shot sometime when I can dine in, and can splurge on trying the Kobe upgrade option for the burger. Otherwise, it was good food but probably not worth the $10 per sandwich on a regular basis. -
Review from Diane p.
Bellevue, WA
5/8/2012
I had lunch there recently and was very impressed with the food, friendly service and excellent value. I had a lunch special -- two cheeseburger sliders with sweet potato fries. They serve the burgers with several pieces of fresh crisp lettuce, tomato and onion. We will definitely go there again.
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Review from Aura C.
3/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was really excited to finally try Indulge Burgers after having purchased a gift certificate from http://restaurant.com. I live quite far away, so we happen to be near the restaurant, we jumped at the opportunity.
It's a nice enough place. I didn't expect it to have a full bar, which is always a plus. I ordered the carmel apple martini. Does that sound good to you guys? Well, it's not! At $8 for a drink at a burger joint, it could at the very least have been cold. The different flavors clashed. I would never order that again.
You have the option to order already a signature burger or build your own. My husband tried the burger with peanut butter in the cheese. PEANUT BUTTER! I didn't care for it. He didn't think it was too bad, but wouldn't come back for it. I did the build your own burger as did my daughter. We shared an order of chili cheese fries which were really really good! My son had the slider's kid meal. I'm not in love with the place. Thankfully I had the $25 gift cert, but even with $25 off it still cost us about $50. That's way too much for a burger joint and a Meh experience. -
Review from Melinda R.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
I really hate to be the person writing this... I've been here a few times and realize it's very over priced. I've always considered it 2 1/2 stars at the best. Most of the posts are VERY over rated. I've been to this facility at least 6 times because bevmo is right next door. I bought a "coupon" from them that is 1/2 off their price but realized that it was expired as of the 1st of the year. I asked them on their FB page if they would still honor it (as they posted a LS and Groupon deal around the same time) and they told me that would be fine. Then they deleted the post and told me that I it would not be accepted. I told them that I would no longer be a customer and they deleted that post as well. Happy deleting. I will NO LONGER GO TO INDULGE ever.
Comment from Lee K. of Indulge Burgers & More 3/8/2012
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Review from JR H.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/17/2012
Food tasted average to me. Nothing very exciting Ive had better burgers for a third of the cost. Yea its cool to see the huge burgers stacked with all the goodies and yes its fun to build your own burger and yes I did like the fact that they had Buffalo and Kobe Beef options but when they handed me my bill I wanted to mash what was left of my burger in their face. Come On its a hamburger and we didn't even do the expensive upgrades and our lunch tab was $36.00 not including the tip. I wanted to slither out the door without paying a tip because our waitress sucked and left us waiting for 20 minutes both when we ordered and when it was time to pay. I didn't instead I begrudgingly left my normal 20% so lets tally that up. Thats right $43.00 for two at lunch. No steak, no shrimp, no lobster just a burger. Skip this place and head to In and Out Burger for real flavor at a price that makes you smile. Should be 2 stars damn Im pissed.
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Review from Marvin A.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/27/2011
I and my Wife, dined here this evening.
I felt, the pricing is a bit over the top.
The burgers were A-OK ....... not the fantastic ...... I was expecting.
For the price ....... I would of expected the burgers ..... to be hand formed.
The burgers were not dry ....... just not juicy.
The tables that seat two individuals, are TO SMALL ........ barely room for the plates.
OUR server ......was a Young person ... who spent her time in the backroom.
So our srevice was Mediocre.
Overall I was disappointed with our experience.
My Ethics .... My Standards:
Every business starts with one star ...... GETTING MORE .... HAS TO BE EARNED.Listed in: Arizona, Nightmares in Arizona
Comment from Lee K. of Indulge Burgers & More 12/1/2011
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Review from Benjamin S.
Phoenix, AZ
1/3/2012
Ate here from a Groupon! This place lets you build whatever you want on a burger practically. The order sheet is huge. It's a great concept as long as you can be decisive haha.
I had a Bacon Cheeseburger with BBQ sauce on the amazing brioche bun and it was great. The french fries we ordered were half sweet potato/half regular and they were awesome.
Speaking of which....they have a dipping sauce with the sweet potato fries that is made out of marshmallow and together it's like candied yams on Thanksgiving.
All in all this is a pretty good burger joint :) -
Review from Cynthia P.
Gilbert, AZ
3/6/2012
AWESOME! This place is now my number 1 burger place to go to in Arizona.
I used a groupon here and thought it was going to be just another burger place, but
it wasn't. The hamburgers must be made with premium beef because you can
definitely taste the difference. The onion strings are delicious.
I would say it is about $15 - $20 bucks per person, but well worth it. -
Review from Brian Q.
El Mirage, AZ
11/22/2011
WOW! i LOVE burgers and picked up a Groupon for this place about 5 months ago and finally got around to using it tonight (since it expires next week). The Hostess and Waiter was really nice and friendly, explaining all of the specials, the happy hour, and the YAPPY hour where you can bring your dog with you to eat on the patio. They also had a very large bar and selection of alchohol but i didn't get anything.
I skipped the prebuilt burgers and built my own 2/3 lbs (after cooking). The add-on choices were great, and the spicy sour cream was amazing!
The Sweet Potato fries were also amazing and came with dipping sauce that tasted like melted marshmallows. We also got a side of the cheesy cheddar fries and loved them.
Overall, this place is great, high quality foods and toppings and a great staff. the prices seemed a little high when ordering but after we ate i didn't feel that way and plan on going back again soon! -
Review from Rob S.
Phoenix, AZ
1/31/2012
***This rating is for a Monday night happy hr.***
My buddy recommended we go here after he found it on Yelp and had already been once. So we did. Here is my breakdown for the experience:
-Service was awesome! All employees were friendly and courteous, and didn't miss a beat w/ checking on us
-Great environment (clean, smaller place w/ a good size bar area and outdoor area)
-We ordered wings and $1.50 sliders: wings were decent (I've had better and worse), and the sliders were great...large and tasty, and not too greasy.
-Our BEERS were great (Sleeping Dog?...my buddy said it was a beer from a small local brewery)
It was actually pretty busy for a Monday night. I would definitely make another visit when in the area! -
Review from Paige S.
Phoenix, AZ
10/14/2011
I love this place! The only reason they aren't getting 5 stars is the prices are just a little too steep. My favorite burger medley: turkey burger with buffalo sauce, blue cheese, a little avocado... mmmmmm! (i may be salivating a little as I write this!!). And the sweet potato fries are delish.
If you want to make this a little more affordable, go for happy hour! $2 or 3 domestic bottles, not too shabby! Not exactly the usual happy hour hang out, but it works for me.
Wish there were more of these around the valley - this one is just a little too far away from the Cen Pho, but if you do venture out - be sure to check this place out! -
Review from Vijay R.
2/22/2012
I indulged big time at Indulge Burgers & More during Fat Tuesday yesterday. There are a tremendous variety, including many healthy options such as a turkey or veggie burger. The best part I like is that you can build your own burger with all sorts of yummy toppings. I had the turkey burger, and the turkey was one of the best I have ever tasted. Sometimes you can taste like of the darker meats and fatty parts, but I felt like this burger was very clean and lean. I would highly recommend the sweet potatoe fries that you can order. You can deep those fries in what tastes like a warm marshamallow dip. The price is not too bad either for what I call a luxury burger.
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Review from Jennifer O.
Phoenix, AZ
10/14/2011
The food was delicious, but the service slightly less than exceptional. Of our four orders there was something wrong with each one, the service was slow but friendly.
Not my first time there, just a little hit or miss on the service, consistently good food though. If you've got plenty of time to wait. They have plenty of waitstaff like Carol M. points out, but they spend more time socializing than they do waiting on customers. -
Review from Dana S.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/19/2011
I enjoy this place so much!
I have been a frequent customer and am rarely disappointed. I recently met a friend here whom had never been before. Tues/Wed, turns out to be "Ladies night" and our food and drink were half off! I venutred away from my usual burger or chicken sandwich and split the Turkey Burger with my friend.....what a treat!!! It was yummy, and I will forever order this Turkey Burger. This was surprising to me who typically doesn't not order Turkey Burgers.
Previous reviews point out the pricing of the food being rather steep. I agree, however, between their happy hour, daily specials, and coupons (groupon, local dines), you are bound to save a few bucks.
Lastly, I'd like to mention the atmosphere as being quaint, clean, and casual. My friend commented several times about how much she "liked this place" and couldn't wait to bring her husband there to experience Indulge Burger!
Indulge is worth a shot!Comment from Lee K. of Indulge Burgers & More 10/20/2011
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Review from Emili K.
Paradise Valley, AZ
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Amazing food and good service!! Best pickles and fries ever!! :)
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Review from Katie D.
Phoenix, AZ
9/17/2011
Went with the 25$ deal that gave us 2 apps, 2 drinks and 2 burgers.Was told it would be 20 minute wait when it was closer to a hour... but hey, its a Friday night and BevMo is next door (Free beer tastings on Friday nights, folks!).
service is ok.... both tables on each side of us seemed to have a few issues with their server ( no silverware, wrong drink order, delay in coming back when expressed in a hurry) I found him to be ...abrupt and treating customers, even the elderly table, like they were his frat buddies but maybe this is just a very casual business.
Try the Fried Pickles... oh my god, so good. Fried onion strings were just a pile of greasy, floppy mess. why not just go the extra step and make actual Onion Rings!?
burgers were good and BIG. They forgot the bacon I ordered and didn't realize it till had my leftovers later sadly.
Overall, pretty good but I would never pay the full price ( over 50 dollars) for burgers but for a coupon , why not!
Upped my stars - I appreciate the email from manager expressing his desire for us to return and sorry for the mistake and the wait ( but like I said, it was a busy night and we had fun in bevmo).
Overall, I think Indulge is gonna continue to be just as popular as it was last night, and thats a good thing. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Amazing server! Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere!
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Review from Richard R.
Phoenix, AZ
12/22/2011
It's so odd that I left a place feeling fairly conflicted about whether or not I actually liked it. There's so much that's good about Indulge Burgers & More, but there was so much that I disliked, as well. In the mood for a burger, and seeing a $30 for $15 gift certificate on Local Dines (http://www.localdines....), my girlfriend and I decided to give Indulge a try.
We started by trying the garlic and parmesan chips. We both really enjoyed this appetizer. Fresh cut potato chips fried, and covered with melted cheese and garlic. The only thing I didn't care for was that it comes with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce (not stated on the menu). There's a long list of condiments I would rather dip these in other than ranch. For burgers, we both ordered the Kobe Beef burgers (costs about $14 if you order the 1/2 pound version (comes with fries, unlike regular beef). The burgers are cooked well, look good, the toppings we put on ours were fine, and it certainly didn't taste bad. But, I still didn't truly love what I was eating. The problem; once I took a bite, the whole thing fell apart. I can't overstate the struggle it was to keep all the toppings, beef and bun together whenever I bit into the burger. My girlfriend also expressed that she was having the same trouble. Also, while the Kobe beef was good, other gourmet burger places have cheaper options which are superior. If I go back, I will probably order the regular beef burger, and split some fries with the table.
The restaurant is small, and was pretty crowded for a Wednesday night. The wait was not very long, but there were always a few parties waiting for a table at any given time during the evening. It has a nice modern set up, with a small bar area off to the side. There's a good tap selection, and happy hour prices are decent. The service was pretty good, although it was pretty odd that the chips were ready almost instantly, but the burgers took a while to come out.
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Review from Yvette R.
Tempe, AZ
8/2/2011
Went to Indulge Burgers for the first time after Ignite Phoenix After Hours. Wanted to stay there forever.
Here's the thing: If you're craving a burger, we all have several options. There's a fast food burger joint practically in every corner, and almost any "American Fare" restaurant and bar has their signature burger on their menu. Btu what sets Indulge Burgers apart is the opportunity to build your own--that's right BYOB (burger, that is). Now, all of a sudden, that burger you're wanting becomes a burger you'd kill for (maybe not to that extreme, but you get what I mean), because it will have everything you are looking for in a burger.
Their burgers are all about juiciness, and partnered with their brioche bread, become divine.
Ordered sweet potato fries with my lovely burger creation because, well, I heard it's better for you...whatever. It came with a dipping sauce on the side, which, at first glance, looked like some Italian dressing. But I was so wrong! This was the ish! The sauce is actually the liquefied, melted version of marshmallow cream/fluff with a dash of cinnamon. Some of you might think that the sauce might be too sweet and would ruin the meal and you all are so wrong! The sweetness of the fries and dipping sauce actually enhances the savoriness of my burger! That sauce was like crack and I wish they bottled it. I could not get enough of the fries and dipping sauce combo. I wanted to lick it clean but, I was all dressed nicely, you know.
Service was very good, and the staff was great and friendly. I love the place, I want to live there. Or at least live near them. But alas, I live all the way in Tukee. Boo-hiss.
So now I have two wishes: Please bottle your sweet (crack-like) sauce and open an Indulge Burgers in PHOENIX! -
Review from Amy D.
12/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
When I see a burger on the menu with bleu cheese, I pretty much cream myself. (That's a GREAT detail if you want to take me out on a date, boys.)
The service was spot-on and we never had to ask for a drink refill.
The size of the burger was enormous and I didn't get to finish the whole thing. I LOVE that they serve the fries in a cone-shaped dish. Keeps the grease at the bottom.
There are a LOT of combos you can make a burger with. Ordering is like Chino Bandido, where you can decide which toppings, what kind of bread for the bun, etc.
I've only been to this location, but the owner was there and super attentive to us, so I would frequent any location of theirs.
There was a table near us of people that kept making faces about our conversation. It wasn't even inappropriate but they were so mean looking that I almost got up to shove a fry up their noses.
My only complaint was the temperature of the restaurant. It was really cold in there. It was about a month or so ago, so it could have been that in-between part of Phoenix weather when you aren't sure if you should have the A/C on or the heat.
I'll definitely be back, because I love me some big meat! -
Review from Michael W.
Hillsboro, OR
1/16/2012
Loved the build your own menu. Burgers are HUGE, 1/2 pound was the smallest option and was more than enough. Well priced menu, very reasonable. Also want to call out the sweet potato fries and the AMAZING marshmallow/cinnamon dipping sauce. Unreal!
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Review from Carol M.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/10/2011
We've been here a couple times using coupons (Groupon, LocalDines, etc.) They prepare burgers that are beautiful works of art and also very tasty. Here you really can have it your way - even a slice of HAM on your HAMburger if you want it (nope, not for me). They also have vegetarian option, turkey burgers and chicken too. Service is generally very good, seems like they have lots of help here.
I noticed they also serve breakfast on Sat & Sun, including build-it omelets. Would like to come back and try eggs!
Lots of competition in the burger arena. Indulge really is an indulgence if you are paying full price. At around $10/burger (no sides), it's quite an investment. Find a coupon and go try for yourself. -
Review from Angel T.
Litchfield Park, AZ
1/6/2012
I bought a groupon for this place so that i was able to try it out. Good thing I bought I a groupon because this place is a bit high pricing for burgers. The indulge wings were very good and my burger that I build myself was good to. It's better to build your own burger. The waitress was very helpful, with all of our questions. The rest of my party felt that this place was ok, it's not all that it's is made out to be. I would return to this place if I was in the area but it's not worth the 45 minute drive to this place.
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Review from Dayna B.
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated - 10/13/2011
Although we love this place, the fact they have raised their prices a lot will detour us from going as often. Also, they used to greet your table with a small plate of free home-made chips, now they charge for them.
I am just not sure if any burger is worth $10-$15.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/31/2010
My husband and I love this place. It is great for people who want there food the way they want it!… Read more »
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Review from Shayden L.
Phoenix, AZ
9/30/2011
Tried Indulge this past weekend where the atmosphere was pretty chill with a little house music in the background. We ordered two vesuvius volcanic burgers, sweet fries (which were awesome), a side of apricot chipotle sauce, a peanut butter shake and a cookie dough shake. The service was polite and prompt, but the tab was pricy at $45 bucks. To be honest I could have got a better tasting burger at 5 guys.
The vesuvius volcanic burger was disappointing with dry bland meat and no cheese taste. When I cut into it the cheese disappeared so all I could taste were the onions and lettuce. A little seasoning goes a long way in meats. Now the sweet potato fries was the star. Sweet with a little crunch and the marshmallow sauce took it over the top. The shake was good but nothing special. Overall the restaurant itself was nice, but probably will not return. -
Review from Margaret L.
Surprise, AZ
6/3/2011
Since there are so many reviews, I'll keep mine short and simple. If you know how to put a good burger together, you'll do fine. Service was good. I would say it was on the too greasy side.
The great part was that the burger meat was cooked exactly to order.
Only three stars because I didn't think it was the best burger in the world, there was nothing that really stood out. I don't think the kobe burger tasted any different. Save your $4.50. I think for the price they all should have come with fries...but hey, that's just me. -
Review from Matthew d.
Glendale, AZ
12/17/2011
We came on a Friday night, and it was pretty busy. We were hungry and had set our stay-or-go window at 20 minutes, so when the hostess said 25-30 I talked my lovely (but hungry) wife into waiting just a little longer, and we waited. And waited. And waited, along with other people who were there before us and seemed much grumpier than we were. I briefly considered challenging my wife with the dare from the Seinfeld Chinese Restaurant episode - go over and grab something off of someone's plate, come back and eat it without saying anything - but was too afraid that she'd call my bluff and we'd get kicked out.
We didn't get seated until 50 minutes later (at a table right next to the soda fountain) and barely managed to resist gnawing on the tablecloth. Compounding the problem is that the policy is no-submitting-orders-until-you're-seated (unlike our favorite pizza place named after an Italian herb), so we waited another 17 minutes before we got some food.
The food was good - delicious burgers, loved the customization and the sauces, and the sweet potato fries were some of the best I've ever had. But with the high price tag and the killer wait, I really doubt we'll be back.
One note in the defense of the hostess and manager - I could tell (from their quiet conversation about 40 minutes in) that they realized people had been waiting much longer than they bargained for. But if that's so, then at least apologize for the wait, or comp a french fry order, or something. A little "sorry" goes a long way towards letting your customers know that you recognize they're uncomfortable, and you'll do it differently next time. -
Review from Jordan G.
5/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Indulge is clearly trying. They have great service and decent ambiance. But damned if those burgers aren't mediocre.
Considering that the only places that open in the Valley anymore are gourmet burger joints or wood-fired pizza kitchens, you've gotta do something to stand out. Indulge's attempt is the Vesuvius Volcanic, a grand name for some melted cheese inside a beef patty. Based on the description and safety warnings, I thought I'd get blasted with molten cheese when i cut into the thing, but it just oozed out. And yes, I realize that could be mistake for euphemism.
I ended up eating it with a fork, which was not all that fun.
(Note to every burger/wood-fired pizza joint in the region: Shocktop and Landshark are NOT microbrews, no matter what Peter King says.)
