Bred

Have been here twice and the first time the burger was really good but the second time it wasn’t that great. I ordered the classic w/​cheddar and a gluten free bun both times. The temp of the burger was cooked perfectly however the construction isn’t ideal. Firstly, the bun is way too big for the burger patty. The burger should fill the bun or the bun needs to be smaller. The second time I went here the burger barely had any sauce on it, the veggies on it were thickly cut and barely present. The bun wasn’t toasted (which I understand they wouldn’t do if I had a gluten allergy but I said it’s a preference). Essentially I was hoping for consistency however did not get it. The truffle– parm fries on the other hand are fantastic! Just wish the burger was a bit more ‘gourmet’. Would also love to see this place use more organic products.

Ok so I’ll admit, I watched an episode of phantom gourmet who raved about this place and their originality. I’ll admit the Parmesan fries aren’t bad but a little overhyped in my opinion. The burger I had was the Parisian which is pretty good but my medium well burger turned out to be pretty rare so that lost a star right there. The staff was extremely nice, but the parking around thumbs down. Overall not bad but not as much as the hype, just have to be real.

I love the idea of this place and was excited for them to open in my neighborhood. However, I have to be honest– I’ve been three times now and found it to only be «ok.» The smoothies are DELICIOUS, although a bit expensive. The burgers are decent and definitely better than places like Five Guys– but they’re not amazing! For the prices they are, the fries should really be included, like they would be in a regular restaurant.

Best place for burgers and if burgers are not your thing the Marley is the best chicken sandwich I have ever had

Good burger spot! I have tried most of the burgers and all of them are good. The Parisian burger is my favorite because of the egg. The truffle aioli gives an attracting aura before you even bite down on that bison. I like it medium and they do it well, mixed with the mushroom, bacon, and egg. It’s an overall great gourmet burger.
The Parmesan truffle fries are also great, some of the best I’ve had and can be a meal itself because of the size.
The only small con is that it opens at 12pm, which is lunchtime for many of us around the area. If it open at 11 or 11:30, it would be better.
Parking is limited with street parking.

Decent burger place… love their burger combinations. With the pile high ingredients, it may be a challenge to get them all in one bite. The place has enough seating for maybe 6 – 8 people. We ordered the following:
Parisian — it’s a bison burger topped with caramelized onions, bacon, mushrooms, brie cheese and an egg. It was definitely a loaded tasty burger for my hubby.
Moody Buffalo — turkey burger made like a buffalo chicken with celery and blue cheese. It’s a bit saucy for me.
Parmesan truffle fries — they had enough cheese and truffle flavoring that will make you potato happy.
Plenty of off street parking.

One of the few probs I could find with this place is that they are closed on Sundays!
Small-​ish menu but great flavored and combinations of toppings and seasonings on sandwiches. I got the Bred Salmon (sandwich). Loved it and even loved my leftovers the next day.
Would go back. SOON!

Greasy. Burgers weren’t all that flavorful. Anyone remember Tims in the South End? #GoodOleBurgerDays

Burger was tasty, but the fries we got were so salty we couldn’t even eat them and had to throw them out. May as well have just lit a 5 dollar bill on fire instead. All we had was a pile of fry crumbs, like they came from the bottom of the fry pile.

Bred is an awesome, relatively new gourmet burger spot that has opened up in the Lower Mills area of Dorchester. I was happy to come across this place because it’s not too far from home and the burgers are grass fed! Yum! So to get to the point, I tried the Classic and it was excellent. Then I tried it with guac, even more amazing! Lol
This place looks clean though it is very small, only two tables to dine and some bar type seating along one wall I think. I always order out and the food’s still good by the time I get home. I’ve had the truffle fries as well, and to be honest, I don’t think they’re that great. In my opinion, they’re cut too thick– I’d prefer closer to matchstick size for truffle fries. Also, they’ve been soggy sometimes which is a downer. I’ve also had my meat undercooked, but still edible, when ordering out late when the restaurant was almost closing. Also a downer.
Overall, I still believe Bred deserves 4 stars for their quality burger and friendly service. I look forward to trying other items on the menu soon.

Just an addition, they added more room so there’s more seating and there are more things decorating the wall. The specials are always great. Get the jerk chicken BLT it has all that and some avocado and cilantro aioli.

Food is amazing. Don’t be confused or discouraged by the multiple meat options related to various burger, EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS.
The staff is friendly and patient, as I stated at the menu for about 10 minutes.
Must visit again soon.

I stopped by Bred, a burger joint in Dorchester. The burger I tried was excellent and they were pet friendly (I have a tiny dog and they let me hold her while I waited for my food). This higher end burger shop is a welcome addition to the area. The staff was outstandingly nice as well.

It makes me a little sad writing this review, solely because I’ve had much higher expectations for Bred. All of the reviews, the descriptions of the burgers, and even the pictures have made me eager to give this place a try.
Bred, located conveniently close to where I frequent, has ample street parking. It almost feels like a hole in the wall, with awesome décor, a clever phrase «Quality over Quantity», and polite staff. There are about two tables available for parties no greater than 4, and a few window seats available as well for those who want to dine in. Otherwise, it’s best to take the order to go.
We opted for the Maui Burger (grass fed beef, grilled pineapple, pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, sweet plantains, grilled ham, and M&M Ribs BBQ sauce, served on a potato bun, $ 9.29) and a small order of Parmesan truffle fries ($ 4.25). We waited shortly for our order and were excited to chow down.
Unfortunately, the potato bun was too starchy, dense, and didn’t complement the other ingredients of the burger well. I felt as if the burger and the rest of the said awesome ingredients got lost in the bun. Also, although it claims that there is BBQ sauce on the burger, I barely tasted any and drenched most of it in ketchup.
The parmesan truffle fries were also disappointing. It barely had any truffle flavor. We were given spicy ketchup for a condiment, which is simply Sriracha and Ketchup mixed together, which was rather tasty for dipping. The fries themselves were crispy, and the sprinkle of parmesan cheese over the fries saved it from being a disaster.
Summation?
Different buns. More sauce. More truffle flavor.

I never like ordering a burger and fries to go… there’s just something about eating a freshly prepared burger and hot fries that makes the experience something to write home about.
Now onto my review. I initially ordered to go but since there were tons of seats open I decided to stay in. The owner took my order and was helpful in explaining the menu and I sensed a great sense of pride in his voice as he stressed the quality of the meat they serve. I ordered the jerk salmon burger and a small side of parmesan truffle fries.
If you like spicy food, like I do, you will love the salmon burger. Spicy but not overwhelming, moist and overall a great patty. The cole slaw helped to cool down the spiciness and the fried onions were a nice addition. The fries were yummy and addictive. For about $ 15…I didn’t order a drink I thoroughly enjoyed my meal.
I will visit again to try the veggie burger. Bred Gourmet gets busy very quickly but it’s worth the wait!

I was really excited about this place. Probably why it’s 2 stars…
I got the veggie burger and it was super… mushy. Needed to be cooked longer or something so it held together better. Too much bread and nothing really special about the toppings. My friend said the burger was good, but he says that about everything. He hasn’t asked to go back, so I know he didn’t love it.
«of course he wouldn’t ask to go back» you say, «you didn’t like it». Oh, I didn’t talk about the Parmesan truffle fries yet. I would go back just for those. And to try the salmon burger. I’ll be getting a large fries though, in case it’s just as disappointing as the veggie burger

4.5 stars. Head to Bred: it’s the hottest spot in DOT.
My Tom Brady smoothie was pretty great! Just like the QB. Not a big smoothie guy, but how could I resist? It sounded delicious. Is that gay? #notthattheresanythingwrongwiththat.
I almost never turn down a lean, mean bison burger, so for dinner I got the «Parisian» which features a fried egg along with applewood bacon, brie cheese and much more. I have to say — it’s in my top 5 all-​time for bison burgers. (we’ll say it’s #2 behind a place in Whitefish, MT)
This little eatery could use more space, especially after it’s had it’s day on Phantom Gourmet, but we were able to score one of the two tables. My only other criticism belongs to the fries: they were a little on the soggy side; and I’ve never understood the hype about truffle oil. (my friends shared)
Anyway, Bred is one of the best burger joints in Boston without a doubt. I’ll be back.

I was on a trip for the weekend and I heard great things about this new gourmet burger fast food restaurant.
Upon entering the establishment, the owner was welcoming and talking to his customers. The restaurant was packed and the food smelled amazing.
I ordered the «Bred» with «Parmesan Truffle Fries» and my friend ordered the «Olympus» with «Sweet Potato Fries».
I really enjoyed my burger! Also if you love truffles you will love the parmesan truffle fries with the added truffle ketchup. I was happy that a fast food restaurant was generous with their plating and I had enough meat, bacon and toppings.
I recommend trying Bred! The atmosphere is welcoming and the food is delicious.
My next trip to MA. I will definitely go back to Bred to order.

Oh, Bred. It had one job: make a good burger. As a burger place, that’s all I expected — just a good burger. Unfortunately, I didn’t get that tonight.
I placed an order for pick-​up, and as this was our first time at Bred, we made it simple: two «Bred» burgers, both on pretzel rolls, both cooked medium-​well, and both with crisp bacon. My husband and I also ordered the handcut fries and sweet potato fries. That’s it. Nothing fancy.
I was told my order would be ready in 20 minutes. When I showed up, everything was bagged up (note that I did NOT say that my food was ready), I paid around $ 27, and headed home for dinner.
When we opened the bag, the first thing we noticed were that both orders of fries were limp, as though they were not cooked long enough. Now, I’ve had fries at places with a similar concept as Bred (b. good is a great comparison), and whereas they aren’t «fast food crispy,» they are definitely cooked. Every fry from Bred was wilting, so we popped them in our oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking. They came out fine, but I shouldn’t have to finish cooking food.
The burgers were the real disappointment. When we cut our burgers in half, they were rare. I am not exaggerating — medium-​rare is pink in the center and these were definitely red in the middle. I would understand if we ordered during the lunch rush, but it was 7pm, no one eating at the tables in the shop, and one other woman picking up food before me. Once again, the food goes back into the oven at home at 350 degrees for 6 – 8 minutes to bring the meat up to medium-​rare temperature (nowhere near the medium-​well we ordered). Needless to say, the burgers didn’t taste great after reheating them.
I don’t think I’ll be going back to Bred. If I wanted to cook my own burgers and fries, then I wouldn’t have ordered food from a restaurant.

Kind of appropriate that Iggy Azalea’s «Fancy» started playing while I waited for my order. Yup, we are kicking it up a notch in the Dot! RIP Mrs. Jones, but I think Bred is a nice replacement. I had a Bred burger and found it nicely cooked, juicy, comes on a toasty Brioche bun with bacon.
I loved my burger. I actually think it’s better than Shake Shack or Tasty Burger. I could have had more condiments on my burger and will ask for those for next time. The truffle fries were bomb, and you get a good amount for a small. I like, too, that you can have a choice of spicy or truffle ketchup – yes, please, to ALL of them.
Overall, this place is a fab addition to the Dot. I kept wanting a shake, though. I know they have smoothies, but… yeah, a shake. And because it’s tight in there (mostly takeout), I did sit in the car and stuff my face because I didn’t want my food to get cold. Might be nice in the summertime to grab some grub and go sit in the park and pass the time… just thinking out loud… Otherwise, this place is dope. I’m adding it to the rotation.