SquareBurger

The classic cheeseburgers were amazing! The crinkle fries were good but not as good as the burger. The chocolate shake is one of the best I’ve ever had! Prices are kind of high but definitely worth a try.

My visit probably would have been better if not for the hipster cashier. I ordered three burgers but forgot to add the fries and milkshakes so I had to add those to my order giving him an opportunity to thank me or acknowledge me twice. At least give me a «you’re welcome» when I thank him for giving me MY FOOD I PAID FOR. I was in my Police uniform so perhaps he doesn’t like cops (kinda got that feeling). Being fair-​he wasn’t overtly courteous to the other customers either. I actually asked him what his problem was and why he didn’t thank me or say you’re welcome when I thanked him, the 2 cooks in the kitchen stopped what they were doing and looked up to see what his answer was going to be– he said «sorry» unapologetically.
Besides the service– I think this is amazing that you can get very good (not great) food for a decent price in Franklin Square. I was expecting a little better of a burger with Stephen Starr’s name but overall I would have returned back. The shakes and fries are very good/​great but the burger is close to something you could make yourself on a grill with a roll that you can buy in the Acme. That being said it’s great that it’s affordable and accessible to the park patrons.
My visit was sometime in May 2015.

Walking through Philly with my friend and I noticed that we were passing «Franklin Square Park» so I told him to stop because I heard of this spot from Unilocal and I had to expierence it. As I approach the kiosk I see the staff cleaning up, looking like they were ready to go home. I look at my watch and notice that it’s 5:56 and they close at 6. So instead of being «That Customer» I asked them when they would be re-​opening, to which they told me, «It’s not problem man go ahead and order something if you want it you still have time.» Now THAT’S customer service! I was impressed because I know if I was in their shoes I probably wouldn’t have been so nice.
I noticed that their milkshake of the month was «Blueberry cobbler» so I ordered one. It was seriously the best milkshake I’ve had. Better than anything CookOut or Sonic produces in HR. I let my friend grab a taste and he agreed. I can’t speak on their food, but If you’re in Philly do yourself a favor and grab a milkshake from SquareBurger.

for a concession stand, Square Burger is ok. Don’t expect temps on your burger. The wait can be long at times depending on how busy they are.

Wasn’t very impressed but unfortunately I will be back since it’s the only food vendor in the square and I’m too lazy to walk elsewhere.
1 — Burgers were REALLY salty. It’s almost like i was biting into bits of salt crystals.
2 — Food takes forever long
3 — Milkshake was a fail. Received it and it was basically all melted. Made me wonder if they just gave me a cold glass of milk w/​foam on top.
4 — Lemonade was tart but definitely better than one that is overly sweet.

Cake shake, and the out door ambience. These are the two best things about Square Burger for those like me who want the bottom line up front.
I dont like writing detailed reviews on popular places because we’re all pretty much rehasing the same thing 100x over.
The burgers get a 3 stars– decent but nothing to write home about, and a little small for the price. The Philly Dog is notch above that.
Bottom line, its a nice and peaceful place to sit outside on a great day. All locals must try the Cake Shake at least once.

SquareBurger will not disappoint.
The prices are appropriate for the area, just don’t bring Vincent from Pulp Fiction («did you just order a five-​dollar shake?»).
The shop is known for it’s Krimpet milkshake (cake shake), which pays homage to Tastykake (snack food manufacturer based out of Philadelphia).

Love me some square-​burger! When the weathers nice, I can’t help but crave it. And living right across the street, my cravings are fulfilled quite often. The menu is simple, but it gets the job done. Burgers are pretty small, so don’t feel like it’s too much if you want a double. The fries are crinkle cut and delicious. And they finally added chicken fingers! If you have room, the cake shake is heaven in a cup. So rich and served with pieces of tasty cake… mmmm. It’s not the cheapest burger shack (it is Steven Starr after all) and definitely not the fastest, but you’ll leave satisfied and wanting more!

Went here on a sunny Sunday for an outing in Franklin Square and was pleasantly surprised. Mr. Starr’s places tend to be a little overpriced, but for $ 20 we go two burgers, fries, and two shakes. Not bad. The food was all very burger shack good, nothing fancy. That along with the great little park was a nice city outing.

Since I was in need of a decent slice of Parklife and a killer milkshake, I decided to put the two together while grabbing a solid burger in the process. And for all of the above SquareBurger was the perfect destination.
Franklin Square is already perfect with its people watching, min golf, carousel, and then some. But the fact that you get grab a tasty burger or hot dog with a Stephen Starr twist, and an easy contender for one of the best milkshakes in Philly makes it even better. While I was ready to grab the Cake Shake that everyone speaks so highly of, I was instantly drawn to the shake of the month option which was Salted Caramel Pretzel. It was the perfect blend of sweet and salty combined with vanilla ice cream and chunks of pretzel that was to die for.
Whether you go classic or veggie the burgers are char grilled to perfection. But its hip to be square and get the SquareBurger with its chopped pickles, onions, and American cheese and go with a double patty. Or you could screw that and get the all beef Philly Dog that’s wrapped in kosher salami that comes with cherry peppers and plum tomatoes. Eitherway you get the perfect lunch for people watching before you school someone in mini golf.

We stopped here for lunch last weekend after taking the kids to Franklin Square for some mini golf and play time. Considering it is your only option for food within the compounds of Franklin Square, I would have to give Mr. Starr two thumbs up for a job well done! I ordered a Square Burger (American Cheese, Pickle, Onion, Ketchup and Mustard) and a Philly Dog (All-​Beef Hot Dog Wrapped in Kosher Salami, Onion, Cherry Peppers, Plum Tomatoes and Mustard). Both were very good. The fries were also tasty. We also tried the infamous «Cake Shake» which certainly lived up to it’s hype. My only complaint was that the milk shake was not as cold as I would have preferred. I think this was because the milk shakes were ready far before the food was. Other than that, solid meal at a fair price in center city so no complaints from me! I will definitely return if I find myself in the area.

I live near Franklin Square park, and every time I have been there or walked past it, I have thought about trying Squareburger. Since its a seasonal restaurant, that limits the amount of time you have to try it. We needed to figure something out for dinner on Friday evening before heading down the shore, so I suggested we walk up and finally give it a try.
We ordered a burger each, split and order of fries and split a cake shake as well. We grabbed a seat at a nearby picnic table and waited for the food to be ready. It took an inordinate amount of time to prepare our food considering we were the only people there. There was no line and there was no one else eating there, but it still took a good twenty minutes to prepare our food, which for most places isnt a big deal, but at a hamburger stand, especially one that isnt busy, its an issue.
When we finally did get our food, we were constantly annoyed by the birds and squirrels in the park. This has nothing to do with the restaurant’s rating, just a side bar so you know what to expect. They will climb on the table while you are sitting there eating and they will not move when shooed away. You have to be very aggressive with them.
The burgers were thin, placed on a potato roll that was toasted, and topped with cheese, chopped onions and pickles and a healthy serving of mustard and ketchup. Good solid burger. Wish it was a little meatier, but toppings were spot on and simple. Fries were ridiculously hot and cooked well, but expected hand cut fries from a Starr operation. The shake was outstanding. One of the best milkshakes I have had anywhere. They left the krimpets just chunky enough so that you got pieces of icing and cake in your sips of milkshake. It was heaven in a glass.
I thought the prices were very affordable. Was it the best hamburger I have ever had? No. Was it worth it for the price, yes I believe so. The damn kake shake is fantastic. Definitely worth a visit!

I love the idea and the quality is there, but what you get for the money is just not good enough.
I’ll pass next time.

The burgers come with nothing on them. I requested tomato on my burger, and despite they do have them for the Philly hotdog, they told me no. I couldn’t pay extra for tomato. Also the staff was pretty snotty about it.

Always enjoy a quick snack after playing frisbee with my dog! Strawberry Shortcake shake is amazing!

In the heart of Franklin Square, Stephen Starr caters to those craving an all-​American menu — burgers, hotdogs, and fries. Despite being a corporate juggernaut, SquareBurger highlights the fact that Starr knows how to please pedestrian palates as well — not necessarily a bad thing when it’s done right, and at affordable prices to boot!
On a recent weekend afternoon, the GF and I set out for Franklin Square. We got in line, which was already packed with parents bringing their kids out for some minigolf, a ride on the Merry Go ‘Round, and of course, some burgers and fries.
SquareBurger [$ 4.75×2]
American cheese, pickle, onion, ketchup, mustard
As they should be, these burgers are grilled on the flattop, creating a nice, salty crust, with a juicy interior. The potato rolls were nice and pliant, housing a mélange of cheese, pickle, onions, and the requisite condiments. Nothing fancy, but a great bite nonetheless. Interested in a double SquareBurger? It’s $ 2 more.
The Philly Dog [$ 4]
All beef hot dog wrapped in salami, onion, cherry peppers, plum tomatoes, mustard
The Philly Dog was a nice twist on the typical hotdog. Wrapped in thin salami, the all-​beef hotdog still had great snap, with an extra salty emphasis from the salami. The vinegary cherry peppers offered a countervailing acidity to each bite — somewhat reminiscent of a Shake Shack’s SmokeStack.
Crinkle Cut Fries [$ 2.50]
The crinkle-​cut fries are done right. Crispy and salty on the outside, and creamy within. Now that Shake Shack is done with the crinkle-​cut variety, SquareBurger may be the place in Philly to get your crinkle-​cut fix.
SquareBurger offers American tastes in the heart of Philadelphia, without any unnecessary frills or price gouging. Now that summer is here — what better way to spend your weekend afternoons?

A very smart place to open a food joint. With the playground filled with kids using up their energy, burger, hot dogs & fries are what they will be demanding.
I don’t remember ever having the burgers here but I use to love the thin cut fries that came in a cup. Then I think they were changed to trays which gave you so much more. I stopped eating here after that.
Judging from the pictures on here, thr burger looks pretty good & they have wavy fries now. Maybe I’ll give it a try soon.

Stopped here for lunch while visiting Franklin Square and really enjoyed our hamburgers. Both my wife and I went with the single square burger and really enjoyed the fresh chopped onions and pickles on top. Yea, the burger is on the small side given the price and I could have easily eaten two, so that is a bit of a bummer. We also got a couple of orders of the crinkled fries, which came out crispy much to our liking. My son had the black & white shake, which from my small taste test was quite good. I had the root beer float, which was just OK. I wasn’t a big fan of the custard inside the float. There is seating throughout the square and on this Sunday afternoon, we had no problem finding a table, but the place wasn’t overly busy. Would definitely stop here again the next time we are in the area!

A lot like Shake Shack, but as a permanent stand in Franklin Square. Pretty affordable (Stephen Starr can afford it at this point) for around $ 4 – 6 for a fairly juicy and tender burger. Also, CRINKLE FRIES. So good.
The also have shakes and real frozen custard. You get a huge pile of thick, rich frozen custard for $ 2.75. Can’t complain about that.
There are plenty of outdoor seats, many of which are in the shade.

This place reminds me of the original Shake Shack location in NYC except for all the damn squirrels running around begging for food. Don’t feed the animals people. The burgers could be cooked a little more, but they were still pretty damn good. I decided to have a honey gram-​cracker shake to compliment my meal; one of the best choices I ever made in my life. The fries are nothing to write home about but; they are french fries. Yet, my two check ins here says everything.