Richard P.
Yelp
I'd been wanting to check out Irvington's new Smash'd Burger Bar, a burger joint that took over the spot recently vacated by Boujie Biscuits and a spot that has seen its share of tenants. It's not the most convenient location, especially for parking, though it's honestly fairly workable and I never seem to have much trouble. That said, it's just not a super high traffic area across the street from The Irving.
You can probably tell by its name that it's a burger joint, though they do have a few other sandwiches. This is a new concept by the folks who own Whiskey Business.
Smash'd serves fresh angus beef Braveheart Black Angus Beef Company. They are also known for their pineapple and vanilla swirl dole whip desserts.
Smash'd offers about 10 specialty burger combinations along with a BYO option. You can get a single, double, or triple. Other sandwiches include a grilled chicken, BLT, ham, and I believe a grilled cheese. They have cobb salad and grilled chicken salad. Sides include waffle fries, sweet potato fries, applesauce, and a side salad. You can also combo the sandwiches.
I believe they served Pepsi products. They do have iced tea and it's Lipton.
In terms of accessibility, parking is probably the trickiest part. There's street parking, a back parking lot, a parking lot by the strip center (that does have accessible parking, though not technically ADA), and a few other spots. The streets in Irvington can be a little broken, though I typically have no issue getting around. The sidewalks do have curb cuts. The building is older, though pretty workable and on one level. There's a patio that is wheelchair accessible.
The employees were all friendly and helpful. You order at the counter by the door. They give you a number and then deliver the food to you. You get your own drink.
The dining room has a cool mural in it for Irvington and 3-4 televisions on the wall. This is an older building - so the acoustics lean toward being a bit loud.
My meal - a double burger, waffle fries, and an iced tea - came to about $15 without tip (and yes, the credit card machine asks you to tip). They do also serve beer and wine.
The food was quite good. and the serving size was fine.
This was a very easy 4-star experience for me with service being a highlight, food being very good, atmosphere being good, and pricing being about average. It's almost but not quite a 5 for me.
The burger struck me as somewhat similar to what used to be available at Irvington's The Mug, though I preferred this one a bit. I will most definitely return in the future. Next time, I'll probably sit on the patio to get that experience.