MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

For being a burger joint this place honestly licks. It was a struggle to put down my burger because it tasted like salt and pepper. The only reason Mooyah receives 1 star was for the fries that were above average. Save yourself a meal and eat at Five Guys. Mooyah=bad

Just left Mooyah. I recommend the turkey burger lettuce wrap. It was one the BEST seasoned turkey burger I’ve had. Juicy!!! Had I not made it back to my destination to sit & enjoy, I would have lost my burger out of the bag from to juices. Whew! Glad I got to enjoy it. It was very tasty & filing.

I went to MOOYAH because my friend told me about a deal where you download the restaruant’s app and get a free burger… one of the main reasons I give 4 stars rather than the average 3. The MOOYAH burger was overall satisfying and not too greasy. I got the white bun which is more «legit» bread rather than a cheap hamburger bun that you might find at McDonalds or Culvers. The beef patty was very similar to that of Culvers. There are a lot of toppings you can get for no extra charge (including the shoestring onions which add a nice extra crunch to the burger), though cheeese and avocado are extra. This is a great place for a quick stop if you are craving a burger.

Why are there so many bone fragments?! I would write a legitimate review, but I’m too busy picking out bone from my bleeding gums. Fix this and I’ll revise this review.

Five Guys with a more inviting atmosphere and less greasy food. That is the best way to describe this place. You cannot walk in to Mooyah and say «oh no, they are not almost identical. Yes, they do have some healthier“ish» options and have sweet potato fries and salad, but really it is Five Guys repackaged. Now with that said, I love Five Guys but I would rather go here for a burger and get it on a platter than stuffed in a greasy bag with tons of fries. Five Guys fries does beat Mooyah in the awesome fries category. The burgers are similar, though Mooyah was less greasy and a tad less flavorful. The options are definitely geared toward the eclectic UW campus crowd and are certainly a pleasant alternative. Price is similar, and really for the money, the options and relaxing (less yelling and loud music) atmosphere nudge this place ahead of the competition.

As a new restaurant on State St that has a fun Wisconsin theme, I was excited to try out MOOYAH.
I ordered the traditional MOOYAH burger on a white bun with American Cheese along with sweet potato fries on the side. This is a very basic route, as the menu permits a great deal of customization from lettuce wraps to turkey burgers– though it comes at a slightly higher price depending on the number and type of additions. The set up is very similar to Five Guys, just with more options.
In terms of the actual burger, I was extremely underwhelmed at MOOYAH. The meat was pressed so thin that I didn’t really feel like I was biting into a juicy burger. It was over-​seasoned beyond reason– very salty. When licking my lips, I felt as if the grease that would spill over to the meeting of my lips was drying out my tongue. I wasn’t left completely full after eating the burger.
The sweet potato fries were pretty yummy– very crisp and thinly cut. Almost had the quality of frites, which I did not mind. The «one serving» option of fries that I paid $ 2.99 for gives you plenty in terms of quantity; it covered nearly half of my metal tray. Luckily that was there to fill me up to make up for the burger that failed to do so.
The service was great, overall. The staff announce your name and deliver your food over to you, and even take your tray away if they see it in passing. Great customer service and friendly attitude by the staff.
The reason why I am giving MOOYAH 2 stars is highly influenced by their burger, which is their main item on the menu. It is overpriced for the product. I spent a total of about $ 10 for fries and a sup-​par burger. I would go to Five Guys over MOOYAH any day.

My craving for burgers & fries was fulfilled at Mooyah! Juicy burgers, crispy fries that were not greasy. Kind, cheery, & helpful team. I will be back to try the shakes next time.

Dude at the counter was very pleasant but that didn’t make up for the burger. Mediocre at best. Beef was dry. There are 5 better burgers at establishments a stone’s throw from this joint.

Burger was really good but keeping the toothpick in to keep it al together is a must. I went there hungry and couldn’t finish a medium fry (very salty) by myself. Customer service was phenomenal and all the employees were very friendly.

Got our office lunch from Mooyah today and I have to say I’m impressed! All the orders were correct, assembled correctly, in each individual labeled bags. When I arrived to pick up the large order, the manager apologized for a slight delay for the fries because they wanted us to have the freshest, warm, crispiest fries possible! They even offered me a fountain soda to ‘compensate’ for their good intentions.
The large windows added welcoming sunlight during this visit. Terrific staff, and lively atmosphere.
We all got different versions of the burgers with having both white and multi-​grain (they also offer lettuce wrapped), loaded with different toppings (additional meat, cheese, bacon and avocados are the only extra $!), and all reported back satisfactory.
I personally liked the white buns better than the multi-​grain, the multi-​grain had a sweet flavor and distracted from the juicy, lean, savory burger patties.
The burger patties are what I would describe as a little more thicker than Culver’s, but not as wide like Red Robin’s. The beef patty are advertised as 100% lean and never frozen, and you can definitely taste it in the uncompromising beef.
I elected to get the sweet potato fries with my order ($ 0.50 more than regular fries) and it was a good bet, crispy outside and cooked throughout, none of that limp-​y nonsense. The small order of fries was plenty for me, served in a small to-​go drink cup, I still have some leftover for a snack later. Try dipping them in the Mooyah sauce (a runnier Thousand Island)!
It is a la cart ordering system, so you are surpassing Culver’s in cost, but comparable to Five Guy’s.

The walls in the bathrooms have toy robots and other childish moments. The restaurant itself is in a building too expensive any of us normal people could live in. Target market: expensive children.
The process of ordering at MOOYAH was really easy. The person at the register had a real opinion about food and was pleasant despite my normal all-​too-​inquisitive question process. The short menu has its highs, and the burger itself had just a few options. Cheese is listed twice because the clientele here is unlikely to realize that is a real option. Dummies are welcome here!
I may sound negative to you if you don’t like the idea of being a child, but you’re the one looking up a Unilocal review for a burger place that was built from a template. I can’t say I’m any more mature than you.
If you’ve suffered through four paragraphs of this I suppose you are entitled to know how I felt about the burger. The patty is smashed, which is great. I think the plancha could have been a bit hotter for more sear — you are getting a well done burger anyways, so like, we might as well go full char. I think to double down on this well-​done-​anyways mentality I would be stoked to have a *smaller* patty and triple patty burger as the large option. I mean, to me the choice between single vs double is really «sensible» vs «celebration of gluttony». I would even take the same overall weight of burger if I could get more sear.
The burger options are absurdly long. This is where it reminds me of Five Guys.
The part where it reminded me of McDonalds was the secret sauce. And the corporateness of it all. The employees all seemed relatively happy, and the food was better than McD, so like, the only sad part here was my wallet.
I have devoted all the time that I wanted to on this review. I know it’s not perfect, but hey, it’s here and at least one of you dorks will message me about this so win win
***They have malt vinegar and tiny totally out of place cups to let you put that malt vinegar in. I very much 100% respect this manuever by management. Aesthetics are cool, but hey, we need that malt vinegar even if you can’t get the MOOYAH™ paper cup.

Just tried mooyah today and love it! The menu is highly customizable and the restaurant has healthy options. I was apprehensive about getting the turkey ice burg burger, but it was surprisingly very rich and moist! You can choose your own toppings. There’s a list of free toppings and premium toppings, which are no more than a dollar extra .
The sweet friends had such a wonderful warm aroma. Didn’t feel greasy at all which is what I really like. And it also wasn’t over salted, which is more of my own personal pet peeve.

I really enjoyed my burger there last week. We were visiting from Kansas City. You get to choose from 20 different things to put on your burger and you really only pay for bacon & cheese.
The burger meat is fresh, buns are cooked in shop and fries are great. They slice them with the skin on and taste great.
I would highly recommend.

Good burger but it was super greasy and the white bun was awful. There’s better places to grab a burger.

The place is really good especially with the seemingly infinite number of possibilities and combinations. The thing that got me hooked was their amazing staff who took out the time to actually talk to you.

This was a solid 3.5, but I’m in a good mood, so 4 it is.
The obvious comparison here is to Five Guys, and I think it matches or exceeds it in pretty much category:
+Nice space (extra points for 90s rock)
+ Friendly, helpful staff. Instead of doing strict counter service, they call your name, you raise your hand, and they bring it to you. It’s a small touch, but a nice one.
+ LOTS of options. They have four or five different cheeses, a few roll options, and a long list of condiments. You can also order a turkey burger, which like. They definitely blow 5 Guys out of the water here.
+ Good quality condiments. I had avocado, fried onion strings, and sautéed mushrooms. They were all fresh and tasty. The mushrooms seemed to actually be fresh, unlike 5 guys’ canned BS.
+ Food was attractively presented on a metal tray covered with a piece of brown paper and a toothpick in the bun. Definitely nicer than 5 guys’ grease-​spotted bag.
+ Very nice bun.
+ Solid fries.
— The burger itself was really not that good. It was undersized, overcooked, overseasoned and dry. This is the downfall of places like this. If I’m going to indulge in a burger, I want it to be juicy and delicious. There’s no such thing as a juicy well-​done burger. You can make it greasy, like 5G does, but you can’t make it juicy. You have a grill. Figure out how to cook a burger to order and slap a warning on the menu.
— A little expensive. $ 10.50 for a burger with avocado and a small fries isn’t terrible, but it’s nothing to rave about. I can get a better burger cooked to order at Roast Public House for that.
— No nutrition calculator. Am I really supposed to page through a Byzantine table to add up each ingredient? Make a damn calculator.
–According to their website, a single burger is 5.3 ounces pre-​cooked. A double burger is two 3.3 ounce patties. That’s total horseshit.
I’d definitely pick this place over Five Guys, but I don’t see myself picking either one in the near future.