Roam Artisan Burgers

First off, OMG do they have the best hamburger. The French and Fry burger is simply the best burger I have ever had, especially with the grass fed beef. The sweet potato fries are the best, and they don't skimp on the amount either. Service is always wonderful. The place is always packed when we go there. I really encourage everyone to go and try the French and Fry burger.

Came here with my husband to get some lunch, the food was really good, we got burgers, but didn’t realize till we sat down that it didn’t comes with fries, so we had to order fries separately which was out of the ordinary since burgers usually comes with fries. The atmosphere of the place was lovely. This place usually has quite of bit of people no matter what time of day.

Best burger I have ever had. You can truly taste the quality difference. Sweet potato fries were absolutely delicious. Service was great and food came out quick. We will be back! Highly recommend!! 10 Stars!!

Chicken strips - 3 ⭐️ They were more on the gormet side, I was expecting diner chicken strips. I’m not a big fan of the seasoning (I’m a picky eater), but the chicken meat was juicy. It was $10 for 3 chicken strips. Truffle Parmesan Fries - 5 ⭐️ I got Parmesan fries without the truffle (like I said I’m picky and truffle sounds scary). They give you a good amount, the fries are perfectly crispy. Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake - 5 ⭐️ I ordered a small, I was not expecting it to be that small. It was delicious, the chocolate chips were very thin and crispy. It tasted like semisweet chocolate, very refreshing overall. Not too sweet! Customer Service - 5 ⭐️ Everyone there was friendly. The music is a little loud, overall good taste in music. They have two sauce stations, one was out of ketchup.

Sunny side was truly an excellent burger. Medium rare cooked correctly, which is so uncommon these days. Excellent quality beef, bun, and dressings. Really exceptional!

Omg. Just walked by this place and had to stop for dinner as the menu looked great and the prices were reasonable. And wow, that was a great decision! The burgers were really tasty and unique. And the zucchini and onion haystack was INCREDIBLE. Will definitely be back here many times in the near future.

I had a “heritage burger”, with bacon, white cheddar, carmelized onion, aioli. It was tasty but not fantastic. Good patty, not enough bacon, aioli seemed to be thin mayonnaise, cheese wasn’t noticeable. It all was a bit wet, the bun got soggy by the end. It was ok, but a Red Robin burger would be just as good

This place has nice decor and excellent fries, but the burgers are just okay. No one would ever say that their burger was juicy; they only offer "pink" and "not pink" for doneness options. However, there are a lot of selections for making your own style burger that can make up for the bland patty. In general you'd be better off at Hideaway, Sidebar, Eureka! or even Barney's.

One of our dinner companions selected this place and was very happy to learn it had a bar. I was hoping for a nice casual place to enjoy an evening out with friends after a very busy and hectic week. It was a busy Saturday night and the line to order was long at times but the bar area was a great place to relax. The place was busy but the service was great. I had their classic burger and soup. The burger was cooked to my liking and I found the tomato with pesto soup to be tasty. I appreciated the variety of beers on tap and in containers that I could select. My wife and our dinner companions enjoyed the cocktails the bartenders made. I enjoyed dining at this restaurant and will be returning to try other items on the menu.

The fam and I have ordered from Roam countless times. All of them were for pick up as we've never actually eaten here physically before. The inside does look rather chill, with tables and bar seating. I'd def have a good time here! Ordering online has been a breeze and it usually doesn't take very long. We show up around the pick up time and it's usually either ready or about to be ready. My favorite burger here is their French n' Fries burger. It has the stone ground mustard, Brie cheese (one of my fave!), truffle fries, avocado, and more. Such an amazing combo regardless of which protein patty you choose. I've had it all - beef, veggie, turkey, etc. Other burgers that I've enjoyed here are the Tejano (pepper jack, jalapeño relish, avocado, etc.,), the Sunny Side (egg, white cheddar, caramelized onions, greens, tomato, chili sauce), the BBQ (white cheddar, BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, jalapeño relish, slaw), and the Chalet (Swiss, mushrooms, greens, etc.). They also so seasonal burgers, and they've been OK, but I keep going back to their French n' Fries. The 2 kids love burgers from there. They used to do kid meals (burger, fries/side, drink), but since we started going here to now, the price has increased quite a bit so they get the create your own burger now and we'd also order a fry-fecta with various kinds of fries and fried onions and such. Downside is adding cheese to one of those burgers, whether it's a kids meal or a create your own, costs more than a dollar now. Ugh, but cheese is so yum! There has been some inconsistencies through the time we've been here though. It was so good, OK priced, consistent in size and flavor the first few times. Some time after, the prices have gotten higher and the food didn't taste as great (shrinkflation or just wasn't cooked as well), but we came back and glad to see things have improved again minus the prices. If I wasn't so busy (or lazy, you pick which one I am as I'm probably both), I'd try to recreate these burgers and have them more often! Cheese and fries... just so darn good.

Honestly, the worst service we received in a long time...and it isn't even a table service restaurant (!). Woman taking our order at the POS was surly and unfriendly from the start. We are repeat customers who enjoy your plant- based burgers and great fries and beer options. The burgers were served "watery" and cool in the middle. We mentioned it to aforementioned persons and she made an angry face - no apology, not a single word, then took our burgers away and it took almost 20 minutes to receive the new ones. Mine was slathered (heavily) in yellow mustard on both sides . Nothing quite like spending $75 on two subpar burgers, 2 beers and a single order of fries- plus a 20% tip we added as we prepaid at the register! Honestly, the very bad service was the worst part. We were there on 2/19/25, early afternoon. They weren't busy. No excuse for the poor treatment we received, as we were gracious and polite. Suffice to say, we left before ordering a second beer( as we were not asked even though we sat at the bar). Congratulations ROAM on providing what will be the worst service experience of 2025- even more amazing as it is a limited-service restaurant! What a joke. Classic example how that one wrong hire can cost your business $$ because most people don't complain, they just don't return. We willnever be back- just wanted to let you know why.

We've been here twice now - first time for take out and second time we ate in! Burgers were great both times and definitely a "fancier" burger place. I like that you can get any of their style burgers with any type of meat. They even have bison! Fries were good and they have 3-4 rotating beers on tap too. Like all the reviews say, it definitely is a pricy lunch/dinner but I feel like it's pretty standard for the area and a "fancy" burger place. (ie Gott's or Broderick's in Walnut Creek". Parking is in a lot but with meters and they have an online order process or for dine-in you order at the counter and the staff bring out your food and the service is quick and efficient! The vibe is rustic and my only teeny tiny complaint is they have these metal chairs that scrape so loudly anytime anyone moves their chair back. Otherwise great place for dinner and probably the best fancy burger place in the area, we'll definitely be back!

Love their burgers. Great beefy flavors. I hope one day they stop using seed oils in making their fried food. Seed oils don't match their mission of healthy food

There are a lot of specialty hamburger joints in central Contra Costa County, but one of the hidden gems of the region just may be Roam Artisan Burgers. Located in the La Fiesta Square Shopping Center in the heart of central Lafayette, Roam Artisan Burgers comes from owners and business partners Joshua Spiegelman and Lynn Gorfinkle, who have brought their concept of providing freshly made hamburgers from locally sourced supplies such as farmers and ranchers who they insist are dedicated to traditional methods of agriculture. This model of contentious environmentalism stretches all the way to the crafting of their restaurant's interior by using reclaimed wood and LED lighting and energy efficient appliances. I have experienced this welcoming atmosphere first-hand by being able to visit with friends their Union Street location in San Francisco, and their soft-opening of their now closed location in the uptown neighborhood in downtown Oakland. When a group of friends wanted to get a quick lunch after a day of shopping in nearby downtown Walnut Creek, the last place that we wanted to dine in was the chaotic downtown area there, so I suggested we go off the beaten path, at least for people in this area and head towards downtown Lafayette in visit a new place. Getting off the Central Lafayette freeway exit and finding this location of Roam Artisan Burgers was the only real challenge as downtown Lafayette's streets are so narrow and one-way only depending on where you turn. Thankfully, La Fiesta Square has its own parking lot, with metered parking, mind you, which is still only a quarter per fifteen minutes, so be sure to have coins on you at all times. When we arrived after the main lunch hour, they were not packed with very many customers, as there was no line to order. It's all fast-casual concept here at Roam Artisan Burgers as you order at their counter, which also serves as a bar, in which they also have beers on tap, and they give you a number to take to your table while you wait for your order to be created. The menu at Roam Artisan Burgers is separated into their Burgers, Sides & Salads, Drinks & Shakes and Kids. What is so unique about dining on their signature burgers at Roam Artisan Burgers is that you can order your option of main protein from Beef, Turkey, Bison and Veggie. Since we were craving burgers we knew we wanted burgers and there were a lot of good options to choose from. I ordered their Heritage which featured applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and aioli, and my friends decided to split their French N' Fries which truffle parmesan fries, brie, avocado, caramelized onions, greens, Worcestershire sauce and stone ground mustard. To pair with our meal, we shared an order of their Sweet Potato Fries. And since we all love milkshakes, we ordered and shared their 12 ounces sizes of their Salted Caramel and Mint Chip shakes. Once we found a table to sit at, we went and got complimentary filtered water at their condiment and utensil station. It didn't take too long for our shakes to be brought out first, and they were such a delight, as they were made with Straus Family Creamery Organic Ice Cream and they were so thick that the only way to drink it was with a spoon! Then came our burgers and sweet potato fries, of which the burgers were split in half per our request, and they were hearty and delectable as they were filled with an abundance of fresh ingredients. We also loved our Sweet Potato Fries as they filled us up, and our shakes were the perfect dessert to make our meal complete. I cannot wait to come back to Roam Artisan Burgers as their burgers are unique enough that with every visit you can get a whole new experience. I can't wait to come back and try their "new" Fried Chicken Sandwich. I do acknowledge that their prices are on the higher side, as their average price is over fifteen dollars for their signature burgers, and our total bill was $56.55 before gratuity was added in. But I am glad that Roam Artisan Burgers is doing well enough that they are continuing their expansion throughout the region, by using sustainably locally-sourced, it's clear what you pay for this type of operation here, and they wouldn't have it any other way!

Food always superb, service always superb and as always clean. Ambience had little to be desired. Two adult woman with 7-8 children. While they talked the older kids were running on benches along parking window screaming at the top of their little lungs. Crew can't do much but this is a restaurant I order from a lot. I will never return. I am sorry I got upset but I should be able to eat at the same time enjoy my food and relax. Not in the cards. After she rolled her eyes I was hoping she had some common sense. Not so. She stated it was a kids friendly restaurant. I understand but it not her personal playground. She stated we must have been raised differently. Then I replied loudly that she must have been raised in a ------barn. My parents would have been so embarrassed however my siblings and I never acted like this.

Overall delicious, juicy Heritage Hamburger with a side of french fries, chipotle seasoned & a refreshing cane cola. Only complain was that i asked my hamburger to come with raw onions instead of grilled onions & it was served with no onions.

Roam is underrated and it's not burning. If that wasn't a dad joke, I don't know what is. We love Roam. The burgers are consistently good and the service is flawless. I get the Chalet burger, and, not surprisingly, my wife gets a custom order that makes her tummy happy. Did I just give away my Jewishness? Roam deserves a higher overall rating, but Yelpers feel better when they knock down multiple-location restaurants. Why do so many people thrive on negativity? I'd love to blame The Donald, but the negativity here predates him. Anyway, we've ordered most of the items on the menu and they all landed. I'm not sure if "landed" works there, but it makes me feel hipper so it stays. Eat here. Yes, it has gotten overpriced, but what hasn't? It's reliable and I'm willing to pay a premium for burgers I can count on.

I'd like to give everything 5 stars but it's just not always possible. So I LOVE their fries! Their fry fecta and specifically their sweet potato fries. They are hands down MY favorite sweet potato fry around. I always get their farmers market salad cuz it always had yummy fresh ingredients, often times the dress is bland and flavorless but overall I crave this and enjoy eating it. This particular visit I wanted a protein added so I asked for an egg over easy. I mean you tell me... by the looks of the photo... that sure looks raw as a MF lol. ( I ate it anyway) but yea NOoooo good! And they egg was flavorless so it def came in bulk and is not very fresh. Not like this is fine dining but a good egg is hard to come time these days lol. At least it looked fairly healthy and orange and not foggy and yellow. Pretty much self serve. I asked if I could open a bottle of wine and they let me! That was nice! No corkage fee and they serve alcohol there so I had to ask first ( so if u hold an event ) Ambiance is nice, open and airy and they have outdoor seating if you bring dogs or just wanna be out doors. I like this place but I may skip the egg in the future lol for 2$ extra that should not be raw

Expensive but would expect to get correct burger. NO ONIONS was specifically requested. It came with grilled onions glued onto the semi-melted cheese. We took care of it because you don't know what they may do to food returned. Not going back. Train your people even if that requires English lessons

Generally very tasty burgers and sides, but just way too expensive for what you get. $15 for the French and Fry burger which had too much mustard and was a bit too salty for my liking. While I enjoyed eating it, I think the brie and avocado were a bit too rich for me :( It was quite the heavy meal along with the greasy zucchini and onion haystack which are fried real thin so you can't even tell there are veggies in it. My husband had the Sunny Side burger and enjoyed it with fries. Great service, and we ordered our beef patties with some pink inside. For a $15 gourmet burger I think I was expecting some more quality and flavor, but it was tasty and hits the spot for a burger craving. Good vibes inside and outside. I've also been here before and got the Swiss and mushroom burger which was definitely lighter and cheaper than the French and Fry burger I got this time around.

Yet to come across a great burger place and this artisanal burger place also didn't cut it for me. My go-to burgers here would be the free-range Turkey (I tried the chalet style), and the spicy fried chicken sandwich. The burgers themselves were just alright. The sides are decent, but there isn't much happening in the way of salads. Panera's menu is beginning to look better. The service and the location are better than the food they serve. I'm not sure that I'd be interested in returning with much better choices in the area.

Long wait. Come to find out it's because our food was sitting there for 40 minutes and was cold. Bad service.

Liked loved the turkey burger and the different way you can order "the works." I chose the chalet which basically topped my burger with Swiss cheese and mushrooms I the russet. Fries were a pass and disappointment. Hi flavor. Reminded me of diner fries and for the $20 cost of a burger and fries I expect to be wow'd at all levels

Most likely the worst burger I've ever ever had. The concept of the restaurant is good however, the quality of the meat tasted like it had been frozen and then refrozen and then used. Meat was chewy and had almost a rancid taste mom I did not like this place. We won't be back.

Most expensive burgers from a fast food place we've ever tried. Not outstanding, either. We spent $75 on 2 regular burgers, 1 salad with fried chicken (6 pieces of chicken- 2 strips cut up into 3 pieces), 1 fry to share and 1 small shake. All of us left hungry and disappointed.

I had higher expectations I guess. I'd give the burger a B+. The bacon was crisp and good. I was a third of the way into the burger before I found the meat. Turns out it was sliding out the end. The fries were great but enough for 2 people. Seriously though. For $17+ for a mediocre burger, wouldn't you expect fries to be included?

Not good at all. Confusing menu. All I wanted was a cheeseburger. I couldn't get a direct answer. So I ordered one of their specialty burgers. They had the nerve to ask how I wanted it cooked. Why? When you're just going to overcook it to the point of being a scab. It was probably the worst burger I'd ever had and it ain't cheap. Got a shake too. What was actually inside the cup, as a lot of it was served outside of the cup and dripping. I had to ask the server to clean it up. Anyway, too much chit chat and hanging out and lack of restaurant professionalism. I've had way better at an actual fast food restaurant. Oh the space is cold and not very comfortable.

This is a delicious and healthy burger spot in downtown Lafayette. They offer grass fed beef and offer a lot of customization for your burger. They have the best veggie burger I've ever had. The staff is very friendly and the place is always clean.

What a clean, well organized and superbly managed establishment. The place is so modern and clean. You walk in and are immediately greeted, welcomed and served. Large, open space with many windows and such a nice display. The service here is impeccable and the attitudes of the employees are warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We love the Pacific burger and also add an egg. Yummy! We live quite close to this location, so we walk over. That helps after a large Roam meal to burn off the calories of this delicious and rich foods.

Burger was basic at best. Likely the worst turkey burger in Contra Costa county. The burger was bland except for some salt. They put one piece of lettuce on it - which wilted by the time it got to me. They also added one small tomato slice that was about 1/2 the burger. As this was a delivery and I didn't eat in- I could not send it back. I also ordered fries- extra crispy and they were not. These are not artesian anything. Owner/Manager should be embarrassed. - I do appreciate they have gluten free buns. And thank them for that.

Clearly horribly outdated restaurant, because they're cutting corners at every cost. Used to live in the area was so excited to be back to get my favorite burger. The burgers were not even visible when it was served it was so small and still $16. Then the Brussels sprouts and haystack were a quarter of the size a few years ago. Great location but extremely sad.

This was my second time here as my first experience was several years ago. Roam Artisan Burgers is located at La Fiesta Square. There is metered parking available. You order at the counter and will be given a number to place at your table. Once your order is ready, your food will be brought to you. Dining is offered both indoors and outdoors. Roam is known for their gourmet burgers with your choice of patty (beef, bison, turkey, or veggie) and yummy shakes. We ordered the French N' Fries, Classic Burger, Russet Fries, Zucchini Onion Haystack and a Chocolate Hazelnut Shake (seasonal selection). Our meal was tasty and seasoned well. The French N' Fries is probably everything you want on a burger- truffle parmesan fries, brie cheese, avocado and caramelized onions! It's as if Roam knew my favorite yummies to add to my burger! Although the Zucchini Onion Haystack was good, it was cut so paper thin you'd think you were eating air. The presentation was attractive though. Items here are ordered a la carte so depending on what you select, your meal can be a little spendy. But if you're in the neighborhood and are craving a burger, I would recommend this joint. The vibe is chill with cool Edison light fixtures and a huge community wooden table in the center of the dining room.

My annual household spend here is around $2000. In general, the quality of ingredients are spectacular! Like many places pivoting to a largely take out business has been hard the last couple years! I believe this place should be rated on dine-in AND take-out. I wouldn't keep coming back if it weren't hopeful. A week or two back I spoke with a manager about a failure to put bacon on the same order 3 consecutive times ordering. That's $10! Well, this time the bacon was on that order! Woohoo! However, the Heritage burger that I've ordered countless times over the last several years was as dry as the Sahara. No "carmalized" onions anywhere near it! I was very hungry, but couldn't finish it! It's hard to know where the line between constructive and "do something about this" lies. I root for restaurants to win ... a client can't help when management can't own their short comings! If a client buying a $15 hamburger is more invested than the staff ... well, you do the math! $93 order, 20% tip ... if I was on the property, I'd have sent mine back! Take care of take out ... we're paying the rent ! Wouldn't it be amazing if it was SO GOOD, EVERY TIME that people just forgot the price?

Reasons why I like roam: *Quality -everything's organic (grass fed beef, they even have bison and turkey and house made vegetarian patties, salads, Strauss organic milkshakes, fries, they even have old school cola, etc). *All the people who work here are super kind and fun *You can make anything a lettuce wrap *Everything's customizable and they also have a seasonal changing menu. *Now they also have an organic breakfast sandwich menu and I think they are probably the only place that does this. (And everywhere else you can get a breakfast sand which is gross, processed and fast food basically) *The atmosphere is cozy , clean and they have lots of tables booths and outdoor seating. I usually get a to go order but I also see people in there hanging out and working.

Friday night, early dinner in order to catch a show later - place was recommended by a friend. Service is order with the cashier, then your food is brought out to you; the cashier was on it, making suggestions & getting our orders down. The food - not the best: my daughter ordered the veggie burger & the bun was soggy, followed by the burger falling apart & the filling just spilling out of the burger, meh . Hubby ordered the Tejano burger, while I tried the classic. In sum, the burgers were dense, along with the buns. There was also a couple orders of sweet potatoes fries, an IPA, prickly pear drink & a shake. The prickly pear drink was also meh . The shake came out in a plastic tiny cup with shake spilled over the cup - sticky mess; plus they have glassware, so why not use a small cup versus adding plastic to landfills? The overall restaurant was clean, bright, not many folks dinning at 6:00pm, so it wasn't loud.

- communal seating inside - nice individual seating, long booths and chairs - okay and nice service - love the side, the smooth wooden feel to the tables and the walls - menu is easy to navigate - have a station for water, utensils, and condiments - parking was easy but I do believe it can get hectic, pay for parking, 3 hour minimum - there's a bar and outside seating - $11.38 for one burger called the Sunny Side -burger was pretty good but I am not sure it is worth being charged $11. 4/5

Are there many places in the USA where your phone says "Roaming?" Not likely, but if you make it to Roam Artisan Burger, you might have to roam the menu of combinations to get a stylish burger or a custom one. In addition, they have a good section of beers on tap and sides and desserts to call that a wrap. Drop by this small and cozy burger spot and give it a try.

I love this place Came here after an almost 3 mile walk at the Lafayette reservoir Turkey heritage burger is great!

Always great service. Food is delicious. Always fresh ingredientes and well balanced flavors. Great location and very friendly crew.

Love this place! The food is delicious and the service is always attentive . The burgers are a hit every time and so flavorful!

The food is average at best. What's not good is the price. Recent visit, two single burgers, fries, bottle soda and small shake. $72. Seriously?

This à fancy burger place and it simply is. Not getting 5 stars because it is so darn expensive and not that special. I am also not a fan of the ordering system which is so slow for no obvious reason. The sitting could be organized much better too. The beef is high quality and plant based ones are yum too.

Dad wanted a burger for lunch. I was not familiar with anything local but saw the menu at Roam and decided to give it a try. Am I glad we did. We placed our order through Yelp. It was ready when we arrived to pick it up. We both had the classic burger, pink. It was cooked perfectly. I had mine on a lettuce wrap. It was spider mess. It was fresh,. The burger was really tasty. Dad is a critic comes to burgers and he really liked his burger. We shared a salted caramel milkshake. It was tasty as well. If you are looking for a burger in the Lafayette area Roam is a great option.

Presentation was good. Burgers were just OK. Small beef patty.We were asked how we wanted them cooked, but it really doesn't matter. The patty is small and the bun is huge. Was not impressed for the money spent We were greeted nicely but that was about it. We will try another location and see if it's any better.

From Burgers, to Salads to Fries- Roam never fails. Thank you for the consistent quality and great service

The food is good and I love the sodas. The service was fast and nice people working there. The ambiance is fancy fast food but I really like the place and would definitely go again.

Burger is tasty and the crispy chicken sandwich is delicious. why three stars and not five? When I order deliveries there's always a missing sauces that I paid extra and never got.

Just a simple burger joint, but every thing was just about perfect. High quality food, well trained workers and super clean.

We stumbled on Roam burgers while visiting Lafayette. What a lucky find! The burgers were great and easily personalized. The sweet potato fries were amazing. Will definitely come back if we are in Lafayette again.

This place is our go to for a quick takeout meal. They use high quality meat. The food is delicious. Gluten free chicken tenders are outstanding and nostalgic for me. The zucchini onion haystack is great too.

I love the food at Roam, but sadly I won't be able to come here as often moving forward. This salad with turkey skewer is $22! I know inflation is hitting businesses as well, but $22 for some lettuce and protein feels egregious. Sadly my ~1 visit per week is going to slow drastically. :(

I've tried this place a bunch of times over the years. Just always disappoints. The default bun is bad, the patties are dry, the flavor of the patty is bad. Not much reprieve from the sides either. Would just avoid it, even though I like to support local businesses.

This place is good! They have fast service and are pretty nice. My only complaint is how expensive it is! It was $56 and change for my friend and I to eat. 2 burgers and 2 sides of fries. Other than that, I think it's a nice place to eat.

Food quality was subpar for the price. Better burgers and ambience other places such as Urban Plates in Pleasant Hill.

The fries are to die for, but mostly everything else on the menu is sort of average for crazy expensive prices. It's nice because it's local, but not worth it. I've lived near it since it has opened and haven't been more than a few times, and I mostly went for the fries. If you're willing to splurge, though, it's a solid meal and they have great milkshakes.

Delicious! Nice selection of burgers and meat choice. I love the turkey burger. Nice to customize your own burger. Good options of condiments and add ons. Had the fry-fecta, regular fries, sweet potato fries and zucchini curls, fun and yummy. Nice to have something other than the normal fries. I've been to the San Ramon City Center location as well as Lafayette with no difference, that's a good restaurant as it shouldn't be any different per location. Will definitely be back when in the mood for a burger. Reasonable price, clean and friendly staff

Great burgers, sketchy service, but we keep going back. We definitely recommend the place.