BURGER STEVENS

Burger Stevens is one of the best smash burgers in Portland. The edges have that perfect crispiness and flavor. I like that they have plenty of optional toppings. I ordered a double with grilled onions, jalapenos and bacon. It was delicious. An excellent perk is that there's other great truck/carts in that location, like Matt's BBQ. If you go with someone you have choices. Check out my profile for more great eateries and craft cocktail bars. ✌🏼

Overall adequate. Customer service and speed were average for what I would expect from a food cart. Price for a customized double burger and fries was average for what I would expect from a food cart. The fries were an ample quantity for the price, and nicely salted. A touch on the done side for those who care, but I'm cool with a little maillard. They provide plenty of ketchup. I got a double cheeseburger without cheese, added a fried egg, and made it a lettuce wrap. The lettuce wrap was an additional $2 as of May '23, which was not indicated on the menu board. Overall the flavor of the burger was not bad, but nothing special. Adequate, but I was expecting some interesting flavor based on the reviews. The textural notes of the patty edges and the crispy bits of the fried egg were fun. I believe that if you offer a lettuce wrap as an option, those assembling should have to eat a burger using one at some point. Neither the quantity of added lettuce nor the quality of construction seemed worth the added $2. If you're grain sensitive, I'd ask if they can just put it in a box, it won't be any more messy. If you're in this pod and craving a burger, make sure to get the fries too.

Good quick bite but definitely not blown away! I have a couple of other favorite burgers at closeby bars. I think I'd only revisit for the fries while drinking. Double burger ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - pretty good, definitely.better than super deluxe or any fast fast food equivalents - needed more of ketchup though to enjoy it, was a little dry Fries ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ - like McDonald's fries in the best way - prefer with ketchup over their fancy sauce

Nice smash burger and fries. Fries were a good size and crispy/tasty. Ordered a smaller slider so I could also order a taco from Matt's BBQ. Shared covered outdoor seating available.

Saw a flyer for $8 burger week so I decided to try this place out. These are my criticisms: 1) It’s my preference for businesses to have bell ringers so customers can let employees know they’re ready to order. Otherwise you’re just waiting for minutes. (Minor complaint). 2) I ordered through the bald-blue-eye man. I asked for no pickles and he said they don’t mod their burgers because they’re super busy for burger week. I asked if they’re premade to keep up with the demand, hence the no modification but he said nothing was premade. I asked if the pickles are part of the sauce or are they whole so I could pick them out. He said I could pick them out at the table. He was stone cold serious as we were making direct eye contact and conversing. Mind you, I was perplex by how difficult he was being as there was no one in line and there only being one couple eating outside and I don’t think they were eating burgers because they had a container and I was given a bag for my burger so the packaging was different. I decided to order the $8 burger and their $5 fries. My order was ready within 3 minutes so they’re super fast. I got home within 5 minutes and I didn’t think the burger was very warm. The burger itself was just barely fine but not good for all the fuss. The fries reminded me of McDonalds fries but extremely salty. Overall I don’t think this place would be in business if not for their top notch location.

I think these are really good smash burgers. I get the snack pack and though the food is a little more expensive than most places it is worth it. I don't get all the hate about the crew, but some people are easily offended. It is a burger stand people. If you want good food and can order online you will likely have zero problems. They do have quirky hours and close at 7pm, which is early if you work normal hours.

Best burger in Portland! Love this location! My boyfriend and I moved to the neighborhood a few months ago and this is our new spot! The guys that work here are always funny and nice! Stopped by Monday, grabbed a beer at Prost and a burger! Service was fast and consistent as always, even though they looked very busy! Burger is always cooked perfectly and fresh! Highly recommend!

I want to love Burger Stevens. The smash burgers are some of the best in the city but the service is extremely inconsistent. I get it, a fresh burger takes some time to make so I order ahead. Unfortunately the online order pickup time is barely more than a guess. I've had the burger come out from 10 minutes early to 15 minutes late. Online orders also get no call-out from the staff, sometime you get the text that your order is ready but usually not. To compound all this, they frequently open an hour late despite their website's published hours. I just want a good burger that I can reliably receive on my lunch break. Some of us only get 30 minutes and need predicable operations.

Recently, the Oregonian rated this burger establishment as a must eat/top 5 burger place in Portland. So the bar was set pretty high. The service was fast and friendly. The fries were spot on: hot/crispy. The burger (served on a bun potato bun) was competent. It didn't rock my world, but overall, good job guys! The food truck court was dog-friendly with lots of great seating....

delicious food, limited menu I suppose that's because they focus on their specialty, burgers. They are reasonably priced and I was astonished at how large one of their regular burgers was. It took me two days to eat it, and it was still just as delicious when I ate it as a leftover. Service was great, ambience was perfect especially for a small local company.

So far Burger Stevens continues to be a reliable option for a proper smash. Nicely crisp edges with a tasty smash sauce and a smidge o grease. The fries cooked perfectly, although slightly over salted. Service was friendly and our food ready fast for a weekend visit. Definitely a top smash option around the metro.

My partner eats at the Desi PDX food cart here because of it's All Gluten Free nature, so I've been trying out the different carts here each time we go. This time I gave Burger Stevens a shot. The prices are pretty reasonable for a Portland food cart. I opted for a double classic cheeseburger with a fried egg on top and a side of fries. I didn't choose any side sauces except for the ketchup that came with it. Fries cost five bucks for a box, along with the 13 dollars for a burger. I will say, though, that adding an egg for a buck is probably one of the most value-conscious egg additions I've seen on any menu. I've seen people charging upwards of three to four dollars to add an egg, and when you count the fact that at the time of this writing, we're just getting over something of an egg shortage, I wasn't too heart burned about paying more for fries and less for an egg. The food came pretty quickly and was very hot. The fries were thin and crispy, and absolutely wonderful. I really did enjoy them and there were quite a few in the box. The burger itself was a smash burger style, which I really love. Crispy and thin, you get a lot of the char flavor with each bite. The egg itself was perfectly over easy, and when I took hold of the bun, the yolk exploded all over the burger and made a great, smooth dressing. I used the fries to scoop up the rest of the yolk. Be aware; it's messy and your hands will get sticky, but that was worth it. The only complaint really I had with the burger was that it seemed to lack seasoning. The burger patties themselves were good quality, very hot, and the cheese and components (I didn't get the sauce on the burger) were all good, but there was just a distinct lack of seasoning when I ate just the burger patty by itself. I don't know if this was missed, if it's a deliberate decision to have salt come from the other components (maybe the fancy sauce is really salty?), or what. But I did really notice that the burger itself was somewhat bland under the char flavor. All in all though, a very reasonable burger for this food cart pod, service was good, it came out relatively quickly, and there's quite a bit of food for what you pay for.

Best burger ive had in a while. Nice portion sizes and the fries are really good. 5 stars would come back again

Burger week bust! In all my years of attending Portland Burger Week, this is hands down the saddest excuse for a hamburger. The place was empty, I was the only customer so you can't use being busy as an excuse. If you're a hamburger cart, you should probably make good burgers. Also the cart is parked right outside the public restroom so it smells of urine. Dude at the counter was condensing and had a poor demeanor. Burger Stevens has lost it touch, at least on this visit. 1st pic is what I was served, 2nd pic is what they advertised ‍

A fantastic, juicy chargrilled burger for under $10.00 & no it's not disgusting fast food! Great find! I rarely eat beef but I've been twice in thirty days! I'll be back and highly recommend you do too!

food was great and very short wait. good quality burger and has gluten free options. 10/10 one of the best burgers ive had in a while!

Classic cheese burger is just too good to not try. It is simple and classic chesse burger BUT many hamburger places cant make simple burger. I am so glad that i found this spot. Will def be back for this burger Thank you guys

Well if you are looking for happy smiling help you should go to a chain restaurant. If you are looking for an amazing hamburger then you will find that here. WOW! Is the word i can use for this place. It's in a pod of food trucks and the place on a Friday lunch was pretty busy. I would compare the burger to something my grandmother would have made in an iron skillet and the fries are hot, crispy and salted to perfection. You won't be disappointed and if you've never had a fried egg on your burger then this is your opportunity to go crazy with it.

Great burger if you need a shopping break. Located in pioneer courthouse square (so happy they put some food carts here) near the whole bowl and breakfast sandwich joint - look for the big blue truck! Got the cheeseburger and a root beer float. Wasn't sure if the float would be anything special but the super friendly staff highly recommended it - their soft serve isn't just any soft serve - they add extra malt and vanilla. Boy was I glad I took their advice... First the burger. It has nice crunch from crusty burger and bun. Special thousand islandish sauce and all the usual fixings. My mouth and tummy were very happy. A little small for 7 bucks but still good Float was decadent. They were right about the soft serve. Would definitely get again.

Excellent example of a smash burger! The edges were crispy, the beef very flavorful..definitely more than satisfied my burger craving.

One of my favorite burger spots in Portland, especially their Cheeseburger. The bun, meat, cheese, veggies, and special sauce just make the perfect combo. I usually add some fries and a Mexican Coke to make it a meal. The fries are just ok. All about the burgers here. They keep moving the food cart around, but I will continue to support no mater where they move to. A fan of Steven is a fan for life.

Very good smash burger, but also very greasy. Unfortunately they forgot about my order and the wait time was close to an hour. They were apologetic but still there are other delicious faster options next to it. If you are hungry or in a rush might think twice. Might have done 5 stars if service was better though. Excellent fries as well.

Excellent truck with an excellent smash burger and super crispy shoestring fries that were perfectly salted. 10/10 recommend.

Delicious food with great sized portions. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food came fast,loved the fancy sauce!! Being able to add a fried egg to your burger should also be a thing at every burger joint!

I work across the Prost location and this is my go solid smash burger spot. Never really messed with the $5 dollar fries or $3 can of pop but have yet to be disappointed with the quality of their patties. When i was not dieting I came here once a week

A great place to grab a burger when in the Pioneer Courthouse area. The cart dishes out quick delicious burgers. Their burgers have that great taste that sets it apart from the fast food places. I recommend getting the double cheeseburger and also adding a side of cheese fries with it. You won't regret it.

It's supposed to be the best smash burger in the city. Maybe my expectations were too high but it wasn't my favorite. Granted, smash burgers in general are not my favorite. Overall it's a perfect good thin burger. The fries were good too.

Plopped right in the middle of downtown Portland is a food truck serving up one of the best smash style burgers I've ever had! No joke, it's that good and I've had A LOT of burgers I talked to many Portland locals on IG, burger lovers and read articles on what burger I had to get my hands on and I'm glad I did my research. I mean, look at this thing! Even head to their IG and you can tell this is one photogenic and mouthwatering burger. The first thing I noticed how much of a char is on the patties. They're thin, seasoned perfectly with just salt and oozing in juice. Sit's made fresh on the food truck, it's served smokin HOT right off the flat top after the cheese has a chance to melt into the meat. The special sauce is thousand islandish* according to them and is top secret. The veggies bring freshness and the squishy soft bun holds it all together. If I had a top 10 list for burgers in America, this would be on it.

So, I think it's best to compare this to moderate-fast food competitors like Little Big Burger and Whataburger, and in that comparison, I think they do very well. The bun is a bit smallish like LBB, but the burger patty hangs out the sides nicely and I like the idea of more meat, less bun. The veggies are very fresh, the tomato firm, the lettuce crisp (every burger comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and sauce standard). I got mine with mustard instead of sauce, which made it a perfect replication of the Whataburger combination (also known as a Texas burger in many places), but with much higher quality ingredients all around, better prep (nicely toasted bun, nicely grilled patty). I was happily surprised to find they had spiced the patty adequately with salt and pepper, an important point often missed. The fries are fairly perfunctory, not as good at the Mickey D's standard, but still, as good as most. Oh, another very nice touch... after I ordered and paid with Apple Pay (Yay!), they told me it would be 12-15 minutes (it was lunch rush on a Monday) and my food came up at almost exactly 12 minutes from the moment he told me that. So, for the comparisons: - I love LBB, but honestly, this burger felt more generous, better prepared, and overall more tasty. LBB is also probably a bit slower for in-line and wait times. - Whataburger is classic, but nothing on the level of quality and taste here, and honestly, no faster either. If there is any place in the area serving a burger much like this, I'd say it would be Mike's Drive-In. What's better? Not much, and nothing I can think of in a cart. For sit down, The Roxy still has my vote, but Burger Stevens is definitely a legit option when I'm stuck in the downtown core.

So glad I stopped here on my lunch break. Friendly service relative fast from order to completion and reasonable prices for an amazing burger and fries! Simple old fashioned menu, fries were perfect and my burger had just the right amount of everything. I really loved their house made ranch and burger sauce. Though I have been told to stay away from the chicken sandwich I will definitely be back for another burger!

Easy to order and not super busy. Pricing seemed ok for the burger but the fries and Pepsi were a little out of control... but we're in Portland where a can of coke can cost $3 I guess. They forgot one of our orders of fries..... and probably didn't matter much as they were undercooked and we didn't like them anyway. Kind of a double fried type of deal and as if they didn't cook them long enough on the second fry. Limp- half cooked and greasy. Weird. Burger was good. Not like "write home about" good but decent. Overall 2 people, $32 for decent burger, 2 orders of fries and 2 cans of Pepsi. We were both still kind of hungry so we ended up

Their burgers are decent for a smash burger. But their hours are weird, and they are constantly understaffed or unable to keep up with food cart traffic. The only time I've ever been able to eat there is off hours.

Tried the food truck at the new truck park on 50th. Best burger I've had in years, the roasted jalapeños were sublime & the bacon was perfectly cooked, but even plain it would've been excellent. Definitely coming back.

I had their burger and it was decent but way too expensive! Go to Pleasure Burger or Farmer & The Beast instead for a burger that taste better and is less expensive.

It was an interesting day to visit Burger Stevens, one of the new food trucks/trailers invited to set up shop in Pioneer Courthouse Square after completion of the renovation project towards the end of last summer. The square overall looks refreshed and more inviting than ever as "Portland's Living Room." Be forewarned: parking frankly just sucks around the square because 3 out of 4 of the streets are dominated by MAX train tracks, thus very limited street parking or private garage parage parking.The fourth, Broadway, is dominated by Nordstroms. Here's my advice and take MAX or the bus and walk. I know you're laughing at my little joke here, but truly it's the best way. There were so many details I wanted to ask the frantically busy team at Burger Stevens (like who came up with the fun name for the business and where do they get their beef), but it was National School Walkout Day and not the best day to be asking detailed questions. Suffice it to say the burgers and fries were so like those at drive-ins back in the olden days that I could have been Dorothy and clicked my heels and time traveled; in other words, delish. Condiments at provided at a small counter at one end of the food truck. The Square provides plenty of tables (with umbrellas) and chairs near the different vendors, and there are also places to sit of comfortable height along the wall of the Square and on the stairs. There is a ramp down into the food truck area of about six trucks or trailers. However, be prepared for stairs as well, and oh yes be prepared for any weather situation from blazing sun and heat to snow ( I exaggerate a bit admittedly, but listen to the weather forecasts. You just never know in Portland). If you buy something at Starbucks, you can use their restrooms. You can also use the restrooms at Nordstroms. The TriMet Ticket office does not have public restrooms. For products, prices, and any other particulars, visit their website at www.burgerstevens.com and be sure to visit them at their other location near the entrance to the Wilson High School pool and football stadium on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. Now it's up to you to enjoy a good hamburger in fun outdoor surroundings now that we have the start lo our hotly-anticipated beautiful Portland spring.

I have to say this review is based off of my food quality today. I've been here before and would've posted a much different review. I usually like to order to go by phone since my lunch hour is short. I was unable to do so today so I knew I would have to wait. Wait time was about 15 mins which is what I was told and what I expected. I ordered a hamburger and fries. I swore they had the best hamburger downtown, perfect size and cook. Today I did not get that, I got a very thin patty that was so thin in large sports that you could see through and the outer edge was so burnt it didn't even taste like hamburger! I also ordered fries which half the bag was cold and half was fresh too hot to eat! This cost me $12 with tip! Now I understand working a good cart downtown on a hot day can be hard, two people, it's hot, lots of orders trust I get it but I still expect highly quality food. If my lunch hour wasn't so short I would've returned to have it remade.

I would love to tell you how they were but they stopped taking orders 15 minutes before they closed so I guess we will never know. Note to the owner have your staff work until you close not 15 minutes before, you have posted hours for a reason.

Paid 17$ for a mids burger and fries. Asked to put a mask on outside after the mask mandate. Straight butt.

Very clean, chill cart. Ordered the Veggie Burger and it was really bomb. Appreciated the eco-friendly paper packaging for everything. F*ck plastic takeout- thanks Steven!!

This is for their temporary Steves Italiano pop up at Dig a Pony... Unreal. I just wanted to help support these guys...really didn't have super high expectations the Italian food would not only be great but some of the best old school Italian I've had here in Portland...even the garlic bread was fantastic; excellent bread, cripsy, full of great garlic butter! And the salad tonight was amazing too...but the main course and pasta...phenomenal! We have booked again for next Saturday's dinner. It's "date night" for us! Support these guys now through this difficult time!

Hands down best veggie burger in Portland and my meat eating friends LOVE the regular cheeseburger. The Pioneer Square and Dig-a-Pony locations are equally good. The Dig-a-Pony location has more menu options, but just stick to the burger. Their chicken sandwich is meh. Fries are good but not as great as their burgers. Also, don't forget to order extra special sauce

We've been eating Burger Stevens food from the blessed days when they were at Wilson High food court. They're such fine food. The burgers various components are always perfect. But when the roasted jalapenos are added, it reaches a new dimension. We've been adding two portions of the roasted peppers to each burger--but are going to add three portions to each on our next visit. They are not hot/spicy in the least--just heavenly tasty. This is really special food. Anthony Pearson Portland, Oregon (Stop the Ukraine war now)

Some of the best burgers I've had in Portland! Whether you get the cheese, the veggie, or anything on the menu you'll be sure to come back salivating for more. Also the fry sauce...get extra of that goodness! The staff is super friendly, queer, and hardworking. Highly recommend this cart for all who wander by

Tried this place out because it was close to work. It's a food truck out on the pioneer square. I got a cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions - ketchup and mayo. Regular burger. Nothing too fancy. I also got a small fry with too much salt for my liking. I feel pretty bloated not full.. spent $11 on the burger and fries plus $1.70 tip. Which I think I would have been happier going to McDonalds (unfortunately). It wasn't awful just not good enough for me to want to spend my money here again.

Safe to say I'm a fan. Had been to the original Burger Stevens off of Capitol Highway a while back. Didn't think too much beyond it was a good burger. Then came by the food cart on Pioneer Square, tried their cheeseburger and came away smacking my lips. Three bacon cheeseburgers within a week later, I think they've some of the best burgers in town currently. Good solid bun, fantastic patty (more on that anon), lettuce bringing the crispy texture, tomato for sweetness and pickle for tart. Add their secret sauce and you've got yourselves a fantastic burger. I'm a big fan of smashburgers in general. These guys get the crispy, browned texture perfect. And it's the right sized burger, which is equally important.

Burger Stevens, how do I love you? Let me count the ways. 1) amazing cheeseburgers (for all the super deluxe hullabaloo, you have my heart forever) 2) goooooood fries 3) Mexican cokes Ok that's only 3 ways, but for a good truck how many more could there be?

Burger Stevens is a-ok. This place is insanely busy during the lunch rush, so I stopped by around 2ish on a weekday. While I didn't have a super long wait, it took longer than expected for my burger given that I was one of the only orders. Based on the other reviews, the wait here is just a bit too long. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries which was good but not super memorable. However, I did enjoy the thin, crispy burger patty. It had a nice crunch to it and was seared evenly. The sauce and produce tasted fresh, but the thin patty got cold from all the toppings. My burger bun was also soggy in some bits (like, inedible). The redeeming quality of Burger Stevens, however, are their fries - thin, long, crispy, and well seasoned. They also gave a good amount for the price. Overall, I've tasted better burgers, but Burger Stevens is still a-ok due to their fries and the nice sear on their patty. I could imagine this place being a solid 4 stars if they just improved on the elements listed above. Easier said than done though, for sure.

I'm bummin'. I don't mind paying extra for a good burger and side of fries, but the good burger was all I got. The burger was delicious. I could tell they use fresh ingredients and I appreciated the toasty bun and special sauce. Think: In-N-Out. However, the fries were disappointing. Overpriced and cold. I asked for a side of special sauce or a side of ranch and they wanted to charge me an extra $0.50 for what probably would have been a one ounce side of sauce. For $2.50 for a small order of fries, I think they can spare a side of one-ounce sauce for free. I can go to Killer Burger and get a burger that includes bacon AND fries AND sides of ranch AND bbq for $10. I hate being "nickeled and dimed". Do they want $13.50 one time from me, or $12 two, three, five, six, seven times from me? I'll let them decide.

RAW CHICKEN! Never again! Seriously used to think there Chicken Sandwich was great but after an experience like this I don't think I can over go back. They offered to remake it or give me my money back. Took my money back and ran!

I don't know what they do to these burgers but they are the best in Portland. I think it's the quality ingredients. Plus their fries and crispy and awesome!

Ordered a double cheeseburger with an egg. So an extra $1 for the egg. I asked the girl if I had time to run over to Starbucks for an iced tea. She said NO, we will call your name. Based on previous reviews of 15 min wait I figured I could but since she said NO with such force I hung out. 15 minutes later...yes, I had the time and then some, she called my name. Went back to hotel a block away to eat it after stopping at Potbelly for an iced tea, and found that didn't have an egg on it and as some other reviewers mentioned they take char to a whole new level. About broke my teeth on the char/burnt edges. Flavor was good but upset about missing egg and being charged, burnt edges, and rudeness got them 2 stars.

burger stephens is a solid four stars. The burger was really good with a classic approach, which is my favorite in terms of burgers. The cheese, pickles, sauce and patty were perfect. I'd like lettuce but it wasn't necessarily lacking without. I wish the bun was a potato bun but that's my only complaint.

First time in Portland and was looking for a good hamburger to eat. I saw reviews on this place but didn't know what to expect. It took me a bit of searching to find it since I didn't realize it was a food truck. It was well worth searching for.

Stopped by here while exploring downtown and had a quick burger and fries!! I got the double cheeseburger and was happy! Great location, fresh food and affordable prices!

Had to indulge at least one food truck during my recent visit to Portland, amirite? So glad I chose this one. I had the veggie burger and it was absolutely delicious. While a little messy and fell apart easily, the veggie patty of black beans and rice was so flavorful, mixed with a quality soft bun and all the right fixins. I would eat this every week if I lived nearby! Fries were good, too, but the burger was the standout. Service was friendly and burger was ready within 15 minutes during lunch rush on a weekday.

Wonderful Hamburgers and Fries! Perfect size and very good price. Made me feel like I was having a hamburger at a picnic on a summer afternoon. Opted for American cheese. Perfection. Will definitely be going back again and again and again.

Damn that was a great cheeseburger. No frills and everything was perfect. Everything tasted fresh and the patty was piping hot. Probably one of the best normal cheeseburgers I've had. Highly recommend if that's what you are aiming for.