This was our first time at Only Burger and it won’t be our last! The burgers tasted really fresh! There aren’t many places like this burger joint, highly recommend. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The manager was very friendly and checked in on us while dining outdoor. They even have homemade cookie ice cream sandwiches. We’ll be back.
Saundra Springer
Mar 31, 2025
5
Staff were professional and friendly. I have a unique allergy and they accommodated me very well. Food is awesome. Massive amount of fries and very good fresh burger. Highly recommend this place.
Arvian “Sparkles” Duval
Mar 15, 2025
4
March 14, 2025 Review: 5 stars
I took my daughter out to lunch at this restaurant yesterday. I had been there previously and knew how great the burgers were but this was her first time there.
The inside of the restaurant is small with a limited area for dining. There are areas outside for dining, but as it was still chilly outside, we stayed inside. I had good customer service and everyone was friendly and professional.
The burgers at this restaurant are always huge, moist, and seasoned well. They are handmade daily. I decided to try The Good Fella turkey burger instead of the basic turkey burger that I typically get. This burger was even more flavorful than the burger I had the last time I ate at this restaurant. The fried green tomatoes were good as well, but even better with the spicy chipotle ranch sauce. They also have great fries. The fries were cooked well and not soggy.
This is definitely my go-to place whenever I am in the mood for a tasty turkey burger! I will continue to visit this restaurant.
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Review on October 14, 2022: 4 stars
A colleague and I decided to have lunch at Only Burger today. My colleague had eaten there before but this was my first time eating at this restaurant.
There is no dining inside of the restaurant, but there is dining outside. There is dining accommodation for a few people, but not a very large group. The weather was perfect today for outside dining.
Our food came out in a timely manner. Everything was delicious and filling. They really do make great burgers. We both had the turkey burger, which was seasoned well, moist, and had good texture.
Tylar B Perez
Feb 28, 2025
5
Went here with my best friend and his daughter for the first time. Personally the best burger I have had in the triangle area. Had the bacon & blue burger. Everything was fresh, hot, and crispy. My god daughter is 2 and usually won’t eat beef, she ate her entire slider and loved it. Customer service was great and food was out quick. THE REAL DEAL!
Kevin King
Feb 13, 2025
3
For a place focused on the burger it was unfortunately overcooked and dry. I’m sure it would be a great spot if cooked properly. The concept of a good burger and handcut fries is right up my alley but I probably won’t make a trip back.
The inside is also small for dining in.
John Graham
Feb 8, 2025
5
Really good burgers, fries and onion rings.
My wife loves burgers and fries, but is super picky about them. This is the only place in the Triangle that she has where she will go. We have tried a LOT of other places.
The hamburger meat is high quality and good tasting. The buns are good. They give you lots of "fixings" on your burger and they will make them to order. The fries and onion rings are freshly cut on site and are very crunchy
The only down side were for her was they only offer a 1/3 pound burger, but I was happy to eat her left over. The seating is also limited and a little tight.
It is located in a shopping with lots of parking.
Their fries are gluten free and they have a gluten free bun or can do lettuce wraps if you are allergic to gluten.
sandra mone
Feb 6, 2025
5
This is the best burger place I have ever been to. Everyone I know that eats meat and goes here LOVES their burgers, I do not eat meat but their veggie patty is the best veggie burger I have ever had, blows impossible and beyond out of the water but they do have impossible as well if you prefer it! The good fella burger is my absolute favorite I could eat it EVERY DAY. The people that work here are kind and friendly every time you go in. Seriously if you like burgers, hell, even if you don’t like burgers you need to eat here and try their food. Only burger is immaculate.
Lizzie Potter
Jan 20, 2025
5
Burgers are very good, we tried the beef burger and the turkey burger patties and both were excellent. House bun and whole wheat buns were also very good and didn’t immediately get soggy which was a huge plus. Super fast service and I loved the variety of craft sodas they had in store.
B Weld
Jan 6, 2025
5
easily the best burger in a laid-back atmosphere in Durham. staff and cooks are super attentive to doing things right, and they every single time I've been here, they consistently make a delicious meal.
they absolutely respect the burger, and flawlessly deliver one of the best burgers I have ever had anywhere.
my only negative comment is that I wish they would cook the fries a bit longer so they would be browner & crispier, but that is just a personal preference.
love this place for both eat-in and takeout
Shannon Cote
Jan 3, 2025
4
The food was good. Although not as good as I remember when I went years ago.
The burger: good. It's different than it use to be. It lacked something to push it to great for me.
The fries: I didn't like. They're more like shoestring than hand cut. Maybe a way to save money. But are you really saving if less customers are coming.
My husband had to Mushroom Melt. He said it was good. But like me didn't care for the fries.
The Atmosphere: This is the biggest problem with the restaurant. There's bar type seating where you can see the cooking, but with the plastic barrier it seems cramped and like your food won't fit.
There's a booth in the back (enclosed) and from one side the booth seat extends to be seating for several small tables. The booth looks weird and because it's all attached, it feels like we are invading their space. The seating for the smaller tables, at least the bench part, needs to be replaced. It makes the restaurant feel dirty. When I'm sure it's not.
There's a square wall in the middle of the restaurant. I'm guessing that's for freezers etc. But the layout is weird.
The counter where you place your order is unnecessary and the stuff on it makes it feel dated and dirty.
There's definitely a better way to lay out the restaurant. And make the space more efficient and cleaner.
And please please please paint. Painting is an easy way for to update and make a space brighter and cleaner. That orange paint is awful. It makes the place feel old and dusty.
The staff: they were nice and helpful.
Would I go back. Probably not. It's a little far from my house and not worth the drive. But this place could be awesome again.
cornell 749
Dec 2, 2024
4
Overall the food is good, the food is always nice and hot and taste good. The order is mostly accurate and ready based on the established wait time. The dine-in option is not the best so I would always suggest to take it to go unless it is nice outside and you can eat at the tables they have outside.
Overall check out Only Burger
Madeline Daniel
Dec 2, 2024
5
If you like skinny fries, these are the best. Great burgers too ofc. I've tried every burger on their menu, but the pimento cheese burger is my favorite. True to their food truck roots, the brick and mortar store feels like hamburger joints of decades ago.
T Sanford (MissTRee)
Nov 20, 2024
4
Go Get that Philly Burger and Don't Sleep on the Sriracha Mayo even if you don't usually like mayo!!
Fatima, the cashier, and those making the food are friendly people. I've been twice, saw the manager twice, and he's yet to acknowledge me or some of the other customers I've seen come in. You're welcome for our patronage, fella!! That guy helped them to lose a star. Hopefully, his friend, the owner, is appreciative.
Donna G
Oct 19, 2024
4
I love Only Burger for its unique burger items, like The Carolina and The Philly. It is the epitome of a southern burger place. However, I had some less than perfect experiences about 4 months ago, when I had visited Only Burger two weeks in a row. On one occasion, I had ordered a chili burger (The Carolina) and chili cheese fries. My chili fries were hot, cheesy, and fresh, but my chili burger wasn’t warm enough. Even though it comes with coleslaw on it, the temperature was not where it should have been. On both occasions, I sat at the first table and the ketchup was not fresh. I also had tried the fried green tomatoes during this two-week period, and they were not what I was hoping for. The batter they were fried in tasted stale and old. I probably will continue to come here occasionally. I’m hoping that these experiences were just a one-off (well, a two-off) situation, as they happened within a week of each other.
Stephen Mutz
Aug 21, 2024
5
Best burger in the Triangle. See more…
Is there a time and place for some five guys Cajun fries? Absolutely. How about the need to honor a Shake Shack cheese sauce craving? 100%. Is there still a place for Shaun‘s bacon cheddar burger and a chocolate milkshake at Al’s? You know it. But if you want the best burger in the triangle, come here.
Absolutely delicious flavor ..let’s start with the bun: it’s toasted to perfection with a crispy edge that leads perfectly into a well seasoned burger. Personally, I go for the deluxe, but to each their own. Rounded out with a cheese and bacon stuffed jalapeño popper and there’s pretty much nothing better you could do.
A goal I have is to get the deluxe, add two jalapeño poppers on top, and buckle up. I will also add that the thin fries are not my favorite style, but I think they do thin fries better than anybody else! Also, the shakes I’ve had in the past are probably the biggest area for improvement… Too liquidy.
Tina Ritter
Aug 17, 2024
5
I was seriously just craving a GOOD BURGER and a REAL CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE. This placed DELIVERED just that! My burger was hot, juicy and delicious. The shake was thick and yummy! Will be returning here again! Am I the only one who thinks it’s not a chocolate shake unless it’s made with chocolate ice cream?
Soha Parekh
Aug 10, 2024
5
The person at the register was very knowledgeable, sincere and friendly. I'm vegan and was craving an impossible burger (on the menu). I asked if the bun is vegan and they gave me the honest truth that it's not vegan and shared that the restaurant is searching for a vendor that supplies good quality vegan buns and vegan cheese. They also shared that they'd accommodate me if I brought my own bun. They also offered a lettuce bun but I was craving simple carbs. I asked about the fries- cooked in veg frying oil separate from meat items. I wasn't going to buy fries but I was really happy with their honesty so I decided to spend a few bucks. The cooks shared warm smiles while they prepped. Napkins and ketchup in the bag without having to ask.
kara bellissimo
Jul 13, 2024
4
Quick bite to eat spot … cashier was very friendly. Large menu (pictured below) with lots of variety. Few tables inside and outside
Steven Cameron
May 11, 2024
5
This place served me one of the best burgers I’ve ever had in my life! A high quality and generously portioned beef patty served under ingredients so fresh that you can taste the difference. The pickle chips were an amazing addition as well. They were thick, juicy, and bursting with flavor from the first bite. The breading wasn’t overwhelming nor was it lacking, the perfect crunch! The service was top notch as well. I waited no more than 10 minutes to receive my food, hot and fresh. The owner and staff are also extremely polite and courteous, and the environment was very welcoming. A true 11 out of 10 experience.
