NFA Burger - Avalon

I visited this location on a Saturday.. staff were very efficient taking orders and the short line went by quick.. the staff checked on me throughout my meal and was super friendly! The food seemed to taste a lot better than the gas station location, the hamburger patty had that perfect crust. Burgers are a little small so I ordered two which was filling. I wish the fries were higher quality, so I always stick with the beef tallow fried tater tots. I’m happy to see NFA take the spot of what was previously there, major improvement and much more fitting for the area.. good to see a cheaper option in Avalon.

Let me say I'm a huge fan of the original NFA burger, the best burger hands down. Trying out this location I was a bit nervous due to the fact I did not want the quality, reputation or the integrity of my favorite burger to be compromised. Everything was perfect from the staff down to the food the restaurant itself kinda felt like I was inside of gas station, needless to say I was satisfied. Always get and I mean always get the Quad

I tried out this place with a friend to see if it lived up to the hype as best burger in GA. I arrived right before a rush of folks and placed my order for a single burger and a hot dog. My friend and I waited for the food and upon waiting were a bit confused on their system for providing your food. Not sure if it is because they are new, but it seemed a little ineffective. Instead of calling out your name or forming a queue, the wait staff go table to table trying to confirm the order name. It isn’t very effective but not the main reason I was there. The burger itself, the bun was cold and would have been great if it were lightly toasted. If you don’t particularly care for the burger sauce, it is just a burger. I would say it isn’t as good as an In-n-out burger or shake shack, but it’s decent enough. Fries were good. I wish they were hotter but good flavor and crisp to them. The hot dog was pretty solid as well. I liked that they toasted the bun. I wish there were more topping options but again, it’s a hot dog of good quality, not much else to write home about. I didn’t care for the decor. It didn’t seem to fit for the location and venue. Overall, it was a solid burger but I might not be back again.

NFA Burger at Avalon absolutely never misses! I got The Classic with tots and a side of their signature Sassy Sauce, and it was everything I hoped for and more. The Classic is a smash burger done to absolute perfection—thin, crispy edges with a juicy center, topped with melted cheese, mustard, and pickles. It’s simple but beautiful, and every bite hits just right. The tots were hot and crispy, and dipping them in the Sassy Sauce took them to another level. The quality, flavor, and consistency keep me coming back. If you’re looking for an unforgettable burger experience, this is it.

Fantastic burger and hot dog, blown away with how good it is! Usually not a fan of burger places (asides from 5 guys) but this one is fantastic. Will 100% be returning!

Good smash style burger. Great location. Slow to order. Reasonable in delivery to the table. But they call out to your name for your order... It can be challenging to hear.

Great food and awesome staff!! These people are efficient and get your food out to you quickly! This place overall was easily a 100/10! Keep it up guys!

Tried this new burger joint in the Avalon, which has been the hype on social media, the restaurant was started in a gas station and this is their 1st brick and mortar store. The burgers and tots were amazing

Wanted to be excited about it, but wasn't. Bland aesthetic, average burger and below average tater tots. Craft Burger clearly better.

The burger was good not great. Service was quick and was nice and clean. Need to add a second person taking order since line can be long.

The Jersey dogs are our favorite! We love the sassy tots too. Double cheeseburgers (Two 2.75 oz. patties) - $9 Sassy tots - $4.50 Sassy fries - $4.50 Jersey dog (1/4 lb Angus all-beef hot dog) - $6 Great and friendly service. We've been twice and both times the manager checked on us. Nice & simple ambiance with different sports typically playing on big screen TVs.

NFA Burger at Avalon absolutely never misses! I got The Classic with tots and a side of their signature Sassy Sauce, and it was everything I hoped for and more. The Classic is a smash burger done to absolute perfection--thin, crispy edges with a juicy center, topped with melted cheese, mustard, and pickles. It's simple but beautiful, and every bite hits just right. The tots were hot and crispy, and dipping them in the Sassy Sauce took them to another level. The quality, flavor, and consistency keep me coming back. If you're looking for an unforgettable burger experience, this is it.

The burgers are quite tasty. The tater tots and fries are also good (large portions that can be shared). The meals are a little pricey (but then again so are many drive thru restaurants these days). The seating is fairly comfortable and the large screen TVs are great. I counter 4 very large ones and 6 large ones).

NFA is considered by many to be Atlanta's best burger. Does NFA live up to the hype? Partially. Their smash burger delivers good flavor and juiciness, without dazzling. Their fries and tots hold their own but are not memorable. In terms of condiments, I really enjoyed their so-called "sassy sauce." One pet-peeve: if you want water, additional condiments, or napkins, you must flag the wait staff. I'm partial to the DIY approach that most burger joints employ; I'd rather just help myself to condiments, water, and napkins. We literally had to ask for extra fry sauce four different times. Final verdict: NFA offers good burgers. Perhaps verging on very good... I'd say 3.5 stars, so I'll round it up to 4 stars. But they are not the best the city has to offer. Chains such as BurgerFi and Shake Shack are superior, especially BurgerFi.

This is my first time at this location. My previous experience was the one in Dunwoody at the gas station. Food - I ordered the double patty NFA Burger, the quality here is just as good as the original location, it has a crispy exterior for the smashburger, as well as the quality taste in the meat. The burger is 5/5. Also ordered the tater tots, it has a great perfect exterior crunch, but felt a little bit dry and over fried. 4/5 Service - 3/5 - I think that this place needs some reevaluation. The line very is long especially when you are waiting on a Saturday at peak lunch time in Avalon. The issue is that there is one line and that there is one register to take orders. That's not okay when you're waiting 30 minutes in line. Another issue is the the water, just as reviews have said in the past, they tell you that the waiter will bring out water for you but they don't and you have to ask them when they bring out your food. Next, the water cup is so small that after you finish your serving, you have to either ask the waiter to refill your water cup or go up to the bartender to refill it. If you're making it self-serve, you should have a water station to fill up your own cup. Otherwise have a larger portion size for the cups so that customers don't have to keep on refilling their cup. The food is great and I'll come back for it. But the logistics aspect needs some work.

I was hesitant to come here because I'd heard the lore! I had heard that the line was long and never moved and it is a challenge to get the toppings you want on your burger. But one day I was walking by and there was no line! So I decided today was the day to give it a shot - and I'm glad I did! The burger was phenomenal!! Probably my new favorite burger in Alpharetta. It is true that they are sort of weird about toppings (no lettuce, no tomato, they won't put ketchup on the burger, only American cheese...) BUT just order it as it comes and trust. It is SO GOOD. Now the fries and tots? Trash. So dry. Threw them away after a taste test. But I'm still giving this place 5 stars because the burgers are just that great. 1-star tots and fries but 5-star burgers!! Go get one! You will love it.

So excited to see NFA opening up in a new location - this one will be right on the green next to the gelato shop, just as we were asking for more casual, easy food to be at the Avalon! Went on a Friday night with a concert on the green so the place was packed, took about 30-40 minutes to order but the staff were doing a great job controlling the line and making sure the kitchen wouldn't get overwhelmed. Food would come out pretty fast after ordering. Burgers were great if mine was a little on the done side but would definitely go back. Tots (and fries) are fried in beef tallow which gives it a bit of a deeper and different flavour than you'd probably be used to. Grilled cheese was fine, nothing special, but definitely hits the spot when we were looking for one. Prices are extremely good, $7-8 for a double burger, $5 for sides, beers are also $4-5 and seemed like everyone had a beer out on the green from here. Place has a good amount of tables inside, a bar top, and lots of TVs for a very casual feel. Maybe would have been more appealing to sit in on not as busy of a day. Recommended and glad we have it here now

I think this is a great little burger joint. The burgers here were fantastic. The potato bun is a really nice touch The chocolate milkshake isn't as chocolately as I would prefer it. It's very vanilla with a slight hint of chocolate. It's crazy how long the line is but I know why! It's very casual here. Staff was great and service was pretty fast.

First visit ( after hearing about the original location for a very long time ). The burgers are over the top delicious and so different than anything I have ever had. The shakes are so fresh and actual fruit and not syrup ! And do not miss the tater tots ! The staff is so friendly and welcoming . Cannot wait to return next time we are in the Atlanta area.

Food was 'ok' - the bacon on the bacon burger was bacon bits...wasn't expecting that. The crinkle fries were hard and mostly small, end pieces. The margarita had little alcohol. Service was friendly and the place was nearly clean. One and done.

I've been wanting to try NFA burger since I kept hearing so many people rave about the original location in Dunwoody so I am beyond happy there's a location in Alpharetta now. I went opening weekend and the interior has a good amount of seating, and an expansive bar space. There is also limited outdoor seating. Both my husband and I got the classic burger as is and shared between fries and tots. The employee at the ordering stand was really nice and kept the long line moving efficiently. I also caught bits of other customer interactions with other staff and whom I believe was the manager/owner - everyone was so so sooo nice. The food came quickly after ordering. I enjoyed how the burger was cooked and seasoned but personally, I wish there were more veggies or an option to add lettuce and tomato to it. The mustard and pickles gave a good tartness to the overall burger. The size of the burger and quality is very reasonable given the price point. The fries and tots were both crispy and hot. We both preferred the fries slightly more because of the amount of seasoning on them. I would happily return here again to try other menu items.

The two times I've been here I ended up walking out because the line doesn't move. The lines haven't been too long but unlike, the gas station it doesn't move fast. Could be the staff or the customers who take forever to order. I'll stick with the Dunwoody location because they seem to have together there.

I waited this week til the lines simmered down.. being from California, now transplanted in ATL, I was wanting to check things out first hand. The service was good, very friendly staff still in training at cashier desk.. they eventually brought my food 15 min later while I was sitting down with another California transplant ( we always compare burgers to in & out) we both basically had the same thing: basic I meat burger, cold bun, cup of their signature sauce we both requested ketchup on side I had tater tots, he had fries both very tasty! There's no lettuce or tomato just pickles & spicy sauce .. it was 9$ and I gave 1$ tip. We were enjoying our food & server came by with another order of the same thing! Obviously a mix up, so he took it back to the chef. I might come back some day, but not in any hurry..

If you know, you know and if you don't, then you absolutely need to. Billy Kramer brings NFA Burger to Avalon??!? This is a dream come true after years of driving to Dunwoody from Cumming to get this amazingly-simple smash burger that has set the standard for all other smash burgers in the ENTIRE world, coming straight out of a Chevron gas station. Now we get a Big Box version of this here in Alpharetta, and my friends it is 100% exactly what I was hoping it would be....it tastes exactly the same as the Dunwoody location. Exactly. Now you must understand one thing; Billy Kramer dipped out of a deal with Truist Park because he wanted his burgers to taste the same and they didn't because he wasn't the man behind the curtain pulling the strings anymore. That takes a lot of guts and shows a lot of integrity over something as basic as a hamburger, but this burger has actually been voted the best in Atlanta....years over. The care and commitment Mr. Kramer has to this newest venture shows. Now for the basics. It's a Day 1 review, so the space still needs work, but NFA is going to absolutely kill it. Located in the former Goldberg/Rinas space, there's a bar with a walk-up window great for the concerts on weekends, and for touring around Avalon with a cocktail in-hand. The bar will be something different since the other NFA is in a gas station. I'm excited to see this turn into something amazing, and look forward to its completion. In the mean time, the soft opening seemed to run smooth, and this place had a major line. Everything you want to see for a business owner who deserves this incredible level of success. It's Avalon, so parking is all over and it's located right on the square, so it's a great location to be in. I'll be here weekly, you can count on it. I have no doubt that this place is only going to get better and better and...it's already popular AF, and much-needed in the Avalon. Billy, I hope you sleep well tonight knowing everything was on-point. At least in MY humble opinion it was. If you don't go to NFA, you and I can't be friends. Just sayin'. Get there, stat.

Excellent customer service. The kids are very polite. The burger and fries are way too salty.

Welcome and glad they are here. The burger is 100% on as were the fries and tots, the beef tallow gives an awesome taste and depth. No question we will be regulars, saves the drive down to Dunwoody. Would love to see a few very basic things, fry seasoning paks for the fries, ice machine and trash cans but these are not deal killers. But promise will be back even without it, but would be nice to have.

PLUSES: -Good meat. -Given the venue, the burgers are reasonably priced. -For fries: No pluses. MINUSES FOR MEAT: -Too much hot spice for me, even though I asked for no sauce. It may have just been pepper. I don't like hot! Some may like it. -Very, very greasy! -No lettuce or tomato option. -Very few other topping choices. MINUSES FOR FRIES: -Horrible! -Frozen, not fresh. -Poor quality, taste, seasoning and texture. -Expensive, especially given the above facts. $4.50 SERVICE: -Quick on a Thursday night at about 7:00 PM WILL I RETURN OR RECOMMEND? No. Five Guys is much better and I try not to eat burgers often, expecially really greasy burgers.

Great burger. Very fresh! The service was 10/10! Best smash burger around. Definitely need to check this place out.

The food is great. Just a different vibe. I do wish they didn't sell sodas in cans. There is nothing like a burger and fountain drink. I know they are still working out the kinks.

Tried this burger place after all the hype on social media, this particular burger joint was started in a gas station and have opened their 1st location on Avalon. They have a simply menu of smash burgers, tots, fries and hot dogs. I do have to say the burger lived up to the hype, it's fast casual ambiance and service is quick and friendly. There's is also a bar along with shakes

I've been a couple of times now and will definitely go back. I'm really glad they're in Alpharetta. The burgers are great. The fries are great. The service was great and friendly. It's definitely one of the best burgers in town, and the quality was consistent at each visit. Bonus: the chairs inside are comfortable, and the tables don't rock. The only critique I have about the burger is they didn't toast the buns when I was there, and the buns got soggy from this. I'd be curious what the burgers would be like if the buns were toasted, and I'd be surprised if it didn't make them even better. Aside from that, I will say that the seasoning on the burgers is definitely distinct. We liked it, but I would imagine it might not be for everyone. You'll just have to try it for yourself, though. Aside from that, I wish there was a fry option that was just salt and not their proprietary seasoning. It's good, but sometimes it seems like a little much especially when it seems like the same seasoning on the burger. I also wish there were fountain drinks where you could easily get a refill as a single can of soda isn't quite enough for me with the amount of seasoning on things. And when it gets crowded, the line backs up so it's not easy to even go purchase another drink right now.

Food was delicious and service was great! The burgers are very good. I do agree with some people that the tots are a little overcooked, but my husband got fries and they were cooked great and tasted great, so I'll opt for fries next time instead.

This burger is hands down best in the state. I am a loyal customer yes. Check. Am I biased towards the owner. Yes check. Does he pay me for reviews. lol nope. Do I get a discount? Nope. Today was the best Billy's double I have had. Period. Gas station was always the standard, they just nudged it a bit today. Thanks Billy and staff. ( I know Billy is not cooking my burger personally , but thanks to his staff! Y'all killed it.

Food is just as amazing as the Dunwoody location in the gas station. I got two doubles and they remind me just like the original location tastes. And I can sit down inside instead of my car. Service needs work, but I believe that will come with time with their employees getting used to everyday operations.

Don't tell anyone!!! This is my secret. Stay away. Don't eat here. More for me!!! lol!

I will say, the burger was amazing. One of the best that I have had. The fries were not good. Too thin, all crunch, and no filler. The staff was great. Very friendly and attentive. My critique is first with the ordering line. One person taking orders for lunch service is not nearly enough. Thankfully we got there early, but not so good for those that came after. The other critique is that I wanted a water. I had to go to the bar to get it and they provide you a tiny glass that you have to continually go back to the bar to have filled. Go ahead and pass out the larger cups you use for the shakes please and/or have staff at the ready to refill it for you.

Excellent burger and tots. Service was very good as well. Only thing I'd suggest is that they need a fountain system or free style dispenser. Shouldn't have to opt for cans.

Great staff! the burgers are amazing & its worth the wait if there's a line! Clean environment

I've heard how great NFA Burger was for a long time, then they opened a location nearby at Avalon so I thought it was time to see what all the hype was about. Well, I was disappointed, sadly. First the good, the service was excellent! Fast, friendly and probably more staff working than necessary. The A/C was great on a hot day and the TV's were large and tuned to all the right channels. Very comfortable setting. Now where I was disappointed, the double was good, not great, the tots were dry and crunchy all the way through. I don't know if they were over cooked or old. My canned Coke was warm and my order, a single, a double, tots, vanilla shake and can of Coke with tip came to almost $40. The burgers were small and the quality was fine just not that tasty I felt the meal was overpriced. Will I give NFA Burger another shot? Sure, they may have just had an off day although some of my concerns won't be fixed by having a good day. We'll see, so far I'm not impressed, sadly.

The people who worked there were great, but I wasn't into the burger. I really wanted to love it... but there are many better options. Sorry!

NFA has come a long way. They have hit there stride. The food comes out hot and as ordered. It tastes good. The service is friendly and caring.

I went in on an outside music night @ Avalon to grab some quick & hopefully good grub. I was super excited to try this place due to the Dunwoody reviews. It did not disappoint. I waited in a well run & efficient line & placed my order. Waited at the bar to grab my to go food & was graciously offered water while I waited. The food was out quickly. I took my order outside to eat on the lawn. it was a delicious burger & fries with sauce that was outstanding. Service was fantastic. Whole experience was great. Welcome up (more) North NFA ... glad to have you & ' looking forward to a return trip.

The service was outstanding, orders were taken efficiently, meals delivered to the table promptly. The staff could not have been nicer or more attentive! The food was fantastic, dare I say even better than their Dunwoody location? Great additions of drinks and desserts as well! Our new favorite smash burger restaurant!

Best "basic burger" in the area. If you want a no fuss burger, this is a great choice

Although our order was taken quickly at the bar we waited nearly 30 mins for 2 burgers a side a tots and fries. You prepay so we of course included tip which was kind of a mistake. While waiting we watched a young man walk around with an order calling out a name (not ours) going back and forth through out the restaurant both inside and out trying to find whomever the order belonged to he did this 3 times over ten minutes. After asking us our name and it didn't match the order he took it back to kitchen and then proceeded to turn around and come back out to say that this order was indeed ours he was calling the wrong name! Nope! We sent it back! Then our order came out 5 minutes later missing the tots and the fries which ended up being cold. The burger itself is a very salty patty on a cold bun. I did like the pickles! Also as an fyi they do not have tomatoes if you happen to like those on your burger. The price point is good for a burger joint and I do believe the kinks will get worked out with the service, but I think the saltiness of the burger will keep me from going back.

First timers to NFA. Good service and food. Bar drinks so so, don't like pre mixed and they don't have wine. Good to have a nice burger place in Avalon. Good luck!

A 50 minute wait after waiting in line 15 minutes to order is not my idea of best burger in Ga. It is longest wait in ga for a burger.

Great burgers! Wait time is long but they just opened and there is a lot of hype! Once hype dies down will slow down a bit for wait times but food itself makes worth!

First I will give this location a couple of breaks. It had just recently opened (maybe 1 month) and it was slammed with customers. Now for the bad part. It took a long time to get food which is not to surprising how busy they were. My wife noticed a lot of tables around us were sending orders back. We never saw a manager. Ours came out and guess what, the order was wrong. We had both ordered their primary item on the menu, the double burger but my wife's was wrong. We didn't have time to wait for it to be redone so I swapped with my wife. The burger had bacon bits or small pieces of bacon which were dry and overcooked. As for the rest of the burger, it had some concoction of cheese and couldn't tell what else. Neither of us enjoyed our burger and it was below the standard of their competition- Five Guys, Red Robin, BurgerFi, Shake Shack, etc. TBH, it wasn't even up to the quality of a McDonalds, Burger King, etc. it reminded me of a Freddy's 'flake burger'. On the positive side, the tater tots and fries were good. But for the price there's too much competition for my burger dollar so probably won't be back.

Spectacular failure! How the best burger in Georgia and maybe one of the best in the US could open a second location and create a substandard experience blows the mind. If you've ever experienced the original NFA Burger prepare yourself to be disappointed. The highlight - staff are just as kind and friendly as original location. Now for the bad, the food. It was frankly horrible, burger bun was cold from fridge, meat was overcooked and dry, didn't have the juiciness or flavor of the original. Fries were thin waffle cut, different in size from original, also overcooked to the point of being tough and flavorless. Fries at the original location were some of the best I've ever eaten. Fries at the Avalon location were worse than food service in a cafeteria. To the owners - you opened this location because you didn't want to lower your standards. Can you really say this new location is the same standard as the original?