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For four star American, try Mr. & Mrs. Bartley's Burger Cottage in the Greater Boston area. Here's a place to get good food. This restaurant has been around for the last 38 years, and you'll find it in the Harvard Square area. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger was juicy and delicious. A bit disappointed with the bland onion rings though after all the hype about them. It was pretty crowded when I went so the service was slow but it was still good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not vegetarian friendly. My girlfriend and I ordered vegetarian style burgers for both the Michelle Obama (cajun spice coated patty with blue cheese) and Drew Faust (veggie patty with feta...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here when I came to see her on vacation.DEfuckingLICIOUS!This place was ridiculous, all the shit on the walls, and crazy names of food was awesome, great atmosphere. I also had my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place. I like reading the silly bumper stickers on the wall and have to give a thumbs up to the random girl power references on the wall in the back.Mr. Bartley's has a lot of history...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best burgers in town. They also make a great lime rickey and onion rings. The last time I was there, I got the Kevin Garnett burger and it was absolutely delicious. A juicy, perfectly cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second time around. Another 5 stars. It really doesn't get any better than this.This time I got a chance to try the homemade root beer. Goes great with the "Ted Kennedy and fries".
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before there were fancy burger bars offering a zillion different toppings, there was Mr Bartley's offering a zillion different toppings. I've been eating burgers here my entire adult life. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great juicy burgers, chowder and don't miss the raspberry lime rickey. Fun crowded atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What is everyone talking about?Burgers: they are okay. Service: slow and heavily tattooed. Price: expensive for what you get.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is unapologetically good. It may not be the greatest, but it's down right good. There are plenty of selections, which can be overwhelming to some and very helpful to those like myself who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food itself is delicious. I ordered the Ted Kennedy, and it was YuMS! After visiting worse burger joints, I'm scared of ordering medium rare (even though I prefer it), so I stuck to medium. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh, I really wish that I could give Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage a better review just for that great name! But.... unfortunately this restaurant is a little over-hyped.First and foremost: they only...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some places are hyped up and can't live up to it, other places are praised and have stood the test of time for good reason; Mr. Bartley's is certainly that of the latter. Right in the middle-of-it-all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best burgers ever!
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Noisy, crowded, cramped. Not exactly the best place to talk for an hour or two, but my friend and I managed it nonetheless. To make up for this, the food was absolutely delicious. Their menu mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are curiously important little critters. Deliciously and unapologetically American in every sense of the word, we're justified in demanding that if you're going to slowly murder us with those...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I was just here a week ago, I promised my boyfriend I would take him for the experience. Unfortunately, I now must subtract 2 stars from my original review. I got the same burger just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage after living in the Boston area for years. After walking by its prime Mass Ave location dozens of times, I was shocked when I actually saw how small and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A distinct smell envelops the south side of Harvard Square. It is the smell of ancient burger fat charring and it is Mr. Bartley's own. The menu is clever, but the burger falls short of the hype....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It may be wrong to start a review by saying that one of the best parts of this place is seeing Mr. Bartley, himself, but I can't deny that this is a draw for me. Mr. B usually graces the place on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, this place serves the best burgers I have had in a long time. The meat is very juicy and great, the burgers are named creatively, such as "The Steve Jobs Burger". I heard names change regularly....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard for me to rate this because I want to separate the burger from the rest of the place.I'll start off with the burger. HOLY CRAP THAT'S ONE DAMN GOOD BURGER. I'm on a burger quest, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Straight up, the best burgers around Boston. No problems there. They are huge, malformed, and juicy. There's a thousand options for toppings and the fries will stick directly to your aorta. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I haven't been here in a very long time. Mostly because of the fact that they don't serve alcohol (no beer = no 5 stars when rating a burger joint). The burgers here are great,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed by the fast service--a very hectic place! Unimpressed with the mannerisms of the person taking the order. The line was so long, we had to wait outside and there was a man taking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have brought my family here a few times when they're in town. Love the burgers. Too crowded and noisy (and a little slow) to eat here all the time but it's worth the wait for a nice (heavy) weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I should say right off the bat that I have never tried one of Mr. Bartley's burgers. I don't like burgers and never have. What I do like, however, are frappes, and Mr. Bartley's has the best in town....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of the picnic style dining. I understand this place is in high demand and they sqeeze as many people in the small dining area as they possibly can to keep up with the traffic, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tragically overrated.I won't argue with anyone about the sweet potato fries; they ARE really good (perfect texture in my opinion). And I won't claim that I didn't enjoy my Viagra Burger (wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Closed on Sundays. Small burger place located in Harvard Square. This place gets very crowded. All of the burgers are named after politicians. This is one of my favorite burger places in Boston.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sit right down, picnic style. Kids screaming, parents scolding. Waitresses buzzing about so swiftly you'd think they were on skates. Counter service a la Happy Days, friendly faces and huge glasses of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's gets the win from me just for this: It is the only place I have found where I could say, "This burger is better than any burger I have ever made for myself."There are plenty of places I have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once in a great while, when the occasion warrants, I get my juicy burger fix here. The ambiance is just like the menu: good humor, great beef burgers, great service and alwys something to look at....
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's is fun, and I take friends and visitors there whenever I get a chance. The burgers are made thick, not flattened - like a baseball on a bun, just like I like it. I always order a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bartley's tonight and basically enjoyed myself. For one, the milkshakes are to die for, in my opinion. Jeez, they are great. The service is pretty good too, although the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their cash only policy is annoying and their hours are very limited. the seating is very tight too but it adds to the ambience. the most important thing is bartley's has hands down the best burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When you ask people whats a good place to get burgers in Boston they all say "mr bartleys in harvard square!". Like mexican food, Boston doesn't have a good burger place either. I think its sad that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand why this place is as famous as it is. The burgers are small and mediocre as well as overpriced. You basically get a meatball on a bun with paltry toppings, and if you order...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is dividing on whether or not you were raised on an east coast style burger or west coast style. Having been born and raised in Southern California I can say that this is the best...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I could somehow combine all the good things from Mr. Bartley's and all the good things from RF O'Sullivans I think I'd have our new Boston's Best Burger joint.Here are the pros and cons of this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard that I had to try these burgers and I must say I was disappointed. I thought they were good but not great. I have made better burgers and even had a better burger at Uno's (sacrilege, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps my Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage experience was unique because I had the fortune of being in Harvard Square the day before Harvard's commencement ceremony. I weigh that factor in the following...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but not as good as all the hype lead me to believe. Awesome burger selection but the burger itself has been surpassed (namely Christopher's on Mass Ave). It seemed like they had a lot of self...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't listen to any reviews that don't like this place...they are fools. This is, hands down, the best burger place in Boston. Yes, it is crowded, noisy, and there are no bathrooms, so don't take...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Boston for five years, and I had heard for forever about this so called great burger joint in Harvard Square. A few weeks before leaving Boston I FINALLY gave it a try, and OMG, why hadn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nationally famous? Probably - I'd heard a lot about this place before I even got to Boston. We were in a hurry and not super hungry. So a friend and I split a plain burger and sweet potato fries and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Harvard Square landmark in its own respect this place delivers, delivers some damn good pieces of ground beef between pieces of bread. Seeing as the burgers here speak for themselves I can spend...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to go here for years now and have never had the chance. I have tried to stop in a few times on Sundays or holidays but they have been closed. I finally had my chance to test it out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A classic burger place. The burgers are large, plump, and delicious; there's a huge variety, too. They're not cheap, though! The fries, onion rings, and sweet potato fries are all likewise...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love bartley's burgers; they are charred just right, and they taste great. Don't go here if you're trying to stay healthy; I usually come here once a semester, and even then I still feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place actually does live up to all the hype. I literally had the best burger of my life here, and I've eaten quite a few (in New York, San Francisco, and Paris!)Food: The menu here involves a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure if I'm adding much to the slew of Yelpers that have rated Bartley's, but this place is a great Harvard Square experience. It *was* the best burger I've had in the Boston area, and there were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting Boston last week when I stumbled by this place. At 130 I was able to get seated without a wait. I ordered the Tom Brady with carmelized onions instead of the regular onions.I will...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to stop by this place for a while. There's always a huge line out the door and who doesn't love a good burger? I have to say that I was a little disappointed. Admittedly, I had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Soooooo disappointing. Smells so good when you walk by. The menu looked amazing. So while away on business I thought I'd give it a try.Got the Ted Kennedy, burger with cheddar cheese and mushrooms on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think we are just now coming down off of our glorious meat high from this past weekend. A Cambridge landmark since the 1960's, we discovered Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage while in college and never...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back this week because of the urge to have a great burger, and the available time that allowed me time to find a meter and do the short walk. I was seated at the Big Table, with open chairs to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's is quite a popular place for burgers. The line will almost certainly stretch 30 people long on the weekends and you will be forced to throw down your order with the old fogey grinch on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been walking past this place for a year and a half, and there is always a line at least 30 meters long. (Yeah, I think in metric. Bite me.) Today, Sarah M. and I walked past and there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First, this place will be packed. Expect a line. The consolation is that they take your orders while you're outside in line so that there's no wait when you get in. I got the menu and realized that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the lime rickey! My first visit was everything good that the reviews promise. I'm going back!
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Mr. Bartley...you had me at hello. The space itself is about the size of a college dorm room and no matter when you go it's always packed....but that's part of the charm. Expect to wait, but trust...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Line out the door? Good old fashioned burgers done right? 100's of topping combinations to choose from? Very juicy burgers. I had the American Idol which had grilled mushrooms, grilled onions,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love love Mr. Bartleys. Be prepared to be overwhelmed by the menu. I love the names of the burgers. My favorite is called the Viagra. Goodness it is full of everything right (blue cheese). Why four...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty burgers, but didn't come out as we had ordered them. Fun energetic college crowd, great atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge choice of wonderful burgers, and other delights.Great frappes, particularly the oreo frappes.And absolutely THE best burger I've ever had. Hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It had been a long time since I've been in Bartley's. A couple of years, I think. And last night, I have to say that I was not very impressed. It was good, mind you, but in this day and age, you would...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now that I have bought my bulletproof Yelp hoodie, I am officially allowed to say thisI think Bartley's is over-rated.don't get me wrong - the burgers are good, but the line ups outside are because of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really didn't do this place justice by coming when I gave up meat for Lent. But since I didn't wanna deprive the boy of a good burger, we went and I got a veggie burger. Needless to say, any burger...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How I love thee, Mr. Bartleys... let me count the waysOne one thousand hours in line to get a table, but I don't even care two one thousand different kinds of Delicious burger combinationsand the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My Bloody Lord! The menu is extensive!!Crap, now i don't even remember which burger I ordered, but I'm sure it was super delicious and sloppy. The onion rings are pretty insane, do try them. Didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's caused me to look at happy California cows with disappointment. Lucky for the bovine homies (but not for me), my return meal on the Monday after Harvard's spring break showed MB no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the hamburgers from Bartley's. You can taste the decades of seasoning built up on their griddles. They also have great onion rings.I just wish they took credit cards. I'd advise calling...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta thank my roommate for the contingency plan last night. Bartley's makes one hell of a contingency plan.After waiting for an hour and failing to be seated at another Cambridge restaurant, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to drop by here before a Monday night out. I love sloppy burger/sandwich places, and this place always is hopping on busy nights, so I wanted to give it a try.Success!: My Good Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there again today for the umpteenth time, but sadly could not give it my usual review... The service was outstanding and my burger (the special Spring Training - no bun, but on a tradtional...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely great burgers! My burger was definitely more cooked than medium rare, but it was still juicy and delicious. The fries were delicious; If you like your sweet potato fries mushy and soft...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the variety at this place, but I just totally feel neutral about it. The burgers are great and taste great, but I don't crave the food after I leave. I also can't stand the way I smell after I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I entered Mr. Bartley's, I could feel my heart skip a beat in anticipation for the artery-clogging goodness that I would deliver into my system. The place has a ton of burger combinations,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's, simply just ok burgers. They have very funny burger names, the Joe Biden is a winner, but everything else just becomes average. Sometimes a good sign that a place is top notch is when you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do feel what other reviewers are saying but I still have to give this one 4 stars - they do what they do well. The burgers are 7 ounces and they give you plenty of "side" so for those who said...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before you plan to visit Mr. Bartley's, ask yourself what your priorities are. A tasty burger and fries? Quick service? Large variety? Check, check and check.Romantic ambience? Spacious seating?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be the most overrated burger joint in the world. It's not bad, but it really isn't anything special and certainly not worth being stuck in line with a bunch of clueless tourists. Go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Save your money this is a tourist trap. Had the viagara burger. NOT impressed. Onion rings were bland. Fries were the best thing I had--reminded me of Ore-Ida's though. Should have just made it at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had the DELUX BURGER.. It was good, but not great. A little undercooked. I must say.. the bun was nice and soft. The onion rings were too skinny and limp... not crispy.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, a great burger joint needs to: be consistent use buns that contain the burger comfortably in hands appear fresh have a bathroomMr. Bartley's, though kitschy and fun, did not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I love the big char-grilled meatball-style burgers at O'Sullivan's (my regular hangout), I generally prefer the griddled, flatter burgers at Mr. Bartley's. To me, they have more flavor and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love that Mr. Bartley's is a landmark in Harvard Square - it's been around since even before my parents lived in the area 30 years ago.The burgers here are good, though not the best I've ever had....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bartleys is extremely overrated as far as burgers go. Their portions are small, their burgers somewhat dry and tasteless, and their prices are not worth the food and the experience. Ok, for those of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know I am in the minority here but why is this place so popular, and why is it still around? I love the ambiance and historical side of it (it looks like an ancient tavern, why else would the space...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's might not quite live up to the hype, but it comes pretty damn close.The best thing here, not surprisingly, is the burgers. Most are named after celebrities/political figures, some quite...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The verdict has been reached:RF O'Sullivans is still #1. Please DO reference my RF review--you will see why!!!Mr. B was good, but definitely not great. Upon entering, I did not get that dog-like sense...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's Burgers is one of those places that you have to go to if you are new in the area, but there is no rule on having to actually enjoy the burgers. Yes they are big, but this is a case of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burger paradise. Lots of burgers, all very good. Some of the best i've eaten. Stop by if you get a chance, you'll be happy you did. Can get very crowded so elbows in.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is seriously the best burger place I've ever been to. My friends make fun of me for being such a Bartley's whore, but I don't care. The burgers are HUGE (7 ounces), and the onion rings are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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I can't believe that I never stumbled across this place in 20 years of visiting Harvard Square. Ok, so it's not elegant or commodious or even very comfortable (we got a cold draft of air whenever anyone opened...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work in Cambridge and I would order the Turkey dinner most of the time. It was delicious and the portions were huge. Their burgers are above average and fries are decent.. Never ate much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's makes tasty burgers. But you probably already know that.The menu features a few dozen burgers with tasty and sometimes unconventional ingredient combination. Tonight I had a "Michelle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best burger around the area. I went to few other places iand had burgers but I always compared to this place.the portion is good, and they have a hell lot of choices to make for toppings.The only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What? You've never had the best burger in New England? This is a sad situation. The first thing you'll want to know is this place has NO bathroom! The next is, they are closed on Sundays!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers and a lot of fun.Atmosphere is zoolike, but service is efficient and friendly.Not a destination for me, but if I happen to be in Harvard Square and hungry for cow flesh, I"m there.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In casual conversation, I usually refer to Bartley's by what I consider to be its full name, which is "Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage, best burgers in Boston." Try saying that five times fast. To keep...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I love going to Bartley's. I personally happen to like the Obama burger right now. The sweet potato fries are probably to die for. The frappes look good, but I can never bring myself to try one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burger was pretty good. It was mediium sized and nice and greasy. Mr. Bartley was working the door. Not a very nice fellow as he herds the crowd into a line and demands a prompt decision on your order...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Twas before they had a wee fire, but I went to Bartley's for a burger once and it was nomtastic! Despite a nommy burger, I was wholly disappointed in their onion rings (this being one of the stops on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good hamburger. Now I think Zips in Cincinnati is the best ever but I might be alittle bias. Anyway this is nothing like Zips, these are huge burgers with tons of toppings. Went there with my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how I spent 4 years in Boston without ever going to Bartley's for a burger. I was actually hesitant to try it because I didn't think they could live up to the hype, but I was extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was warned this place was overrated. And...it is. There is an overwhelming list of burgers, and honestly, most of them basically sound the same despite their clever little names or what not. My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After walking past it time and time again, I finally decided to go in and have a burger. It took me at least 5 minutes to try to decide what to get. I finally decided on some burger whose name I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's has a huge burger menu. I ordered teh Vladamir Putin burger (burger with hot sauce, and blue cheese). It was tasty. This place is tight, no alcohol served, cash only, and you can only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. The burgers are alright, but usually overcooked even though I order a certain temp. Their sweet potato fries where good, but I can make better ones myself....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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We were 4 going to dinner, my husband was parking our car and us three ladies walked in ahead of him. We told them we needed a table for 4 and that the fourth person was parking the car but we would place his...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did anyone else read "How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild and Got a Life" ? You know, the book written by a Harvard freshman a couple years ago but was quickly taken off the market because it turned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's burgers are TERRIBLE!My boyfriend and I were craving hamburgers and live in the Harvard Square area. We had heard that Mr. Bartley's apparently had the best burgers and had been awarded...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a huge fan of Bartley's. They are really really busy... Is it really worth the pain of finding parking at Harvard Square? Meh.Is it really worth being jammed at a table with random...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place if fantastic. You have to try the burgers and the frappes. Best in Boston.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really a burger person. But when I moved to Cambridge, I got burgers at Bartley's. I brought all my friends there. Then I went vegetarian. And I didn't go anymore, and I told my friends about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
seating plan was obviously arranged by some sick weirdo - there's literally ONE foot of space between tables....just a giant mass of tables with little 1-foot gaps in between. Bathroom? Forget it. You...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their burgers are quite excellent in my opinion. This really is a must on the list for a proper culinary sampling of Harvard Sq. be you resident, student or tourist. It's a bit of an experience;...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Burgers are pretty good but not amazing. its terribly uncomfortable in there... very very very cramped, a bit dirty (not in the cockroach way.. just messy) and veryy loud. not good if you actually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Bartley's Burgers is a fine example of genuinely great food. I have gone there so many times, and have always left full and happy. This is a true example of Boston at it's finest, and is quick also (as long as...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, let me say that I had a terrific time at Bartleys. Our waitress Lexi was delightfully personable and very attentive. Our food was delicious. We both had a burger. I had the Ted Williams oops-...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for a quick burger this is a great place but you gota get there early or you will be waiting in line foever. Also try the onion rings and try not to sit next to a couple who is trying to eat healthy....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, a mom and pop cash only spot!? What a new concept! What are these green flaps of paper you require for our meal transaction? Currency? Gosh, I am used to bartering my watch and other miscellaneous...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's was a neat experience. We lunched here while visiting Harvard and it was great. They have awesome onion rings. I ordered a Yuppie Burger and it had Boursin cheese and bacon - yum! It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the ambiance 2.5 for the food. This place was a scene. The burgers were better than the onion rings or fries. The mushrooms are canned so pass on that option. But the place should be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went in here a couple times (never waited in line, though: real Bostonians know that there is nothing in this city, or in Cambridge, worth waiting in line for). Burgers and lime rickies, always a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is certainly not the most cozy or friendly place to eat, but I still like to go there a lot, especially with non-American visitors.The frappes are a tasty, but be careful they are probably a meal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1.5 stars, when the wind blows in the right direction, 2.0.Disclaimer, I'm a California-Bay Area food-adventurer, so I'm sorry for offending the establishment, but eating in Boston, and especially...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is a shout-out to the waitress who served me last time I was in here.Dear waitress, Thank you for not paying attention to me when I visited your restaurant. It was a Thursday around 1 pm, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype we had to head to this burger joint and see what all the talk is about. We heard that the lines do form and seating is limited, so we headed out early and had lunch around 11:45am....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited the cottage on a recent trip to Boston after hearing much hype about their frappes, onion rings, and of course, their burgers. As a New Yorker who knows a good, juicy burger when he tastes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You've got to be kidding me! This place is considered to be the best joint for burgers (according to Phantom Gourmet)?? No no no, let me clear that up. This place is at best OKAY for a burger, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No need to bore with the same rave reviews others have already written. Instead, I'll simply say that I agree both Mr. Bartley (who sat outside taking our order) and his burgers are just swell. And...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Frappe's are killer.Cash only - sucks.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a burger joint. Nothing more. However, the burgers actually taste like beef! I'm glad to see places that still have a little pride. Mr B sometimes takes your order, or asks you to try his...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What overrated tripe. Boring typical burger, boring typical fries. Well typical except for the price: $9.50. A McDonald's double chee for $1 is better. And the big sign on the wall telling you the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After many failed attempts, we finally made it into the cottage and ordered lunch. We only ate burgers (well, the 7-year-old with us had chicken fingers) since that seems to be the thing to order.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just the type of place you'd expect to fall into when caught off guard by a passing rainstorm. It's warm, crowded, and filled with lively chatter. Don't be surprised if you share your table with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Warning: Tourists: dont have too high expectation. This is just another hype! If you really want to eat good burger, i think you will definitely find another better place, somewhere.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well well..I got the burger deluxe, and my friend got the mushroom burger with Swiss cheese (forgot the name). We had a side order: the wall street journal voted famous onion rings.Onion Rings: It was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a burger here years ago, I remember it was pretty good, served to me by a creepy redheaded kid in a Cocksparrer shirt.
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW,,,i mean this literally this place has the BomB burgers if your into eating beef i think its a harvard university student hang out.....from the frappes/good drinks to the fresh hand cut fries you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First rate burgers, fries, shakes. Parking nearly impossible (as is all of Harvard Square).My only gripe is that my wife and I were put shoulder to shoulder with the older crowd at a large central...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because my allotted lunch time is a scandalously short 30 minutes, I only get take out from Bartley's. I can say that I would like to sit down and eat some time, because the sturdy wooden tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dudes, really? Every time I have been here it has either been closed or insanely busy. EVERY TIME. Also, every sandwich or burger is mediocre when I finally do get in there. It's pricey. What am I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect burger.I have moved away from Boston for 3 years now, and have not been able to find a burger with the quality of meat that compares, and this in the foodie capital of the US (San...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could go right now. Even though I'm not a fan of Tom Brady, I love his burger. My staple is a Turkey Tom Brady with sweet potato fries. The seats are close, the room is a bit loud, there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The names of the burgers and the ambience are cool, but the burgers are overpriced for what they are. They aren't bad burgers, just nothing special. Also, I don't like the fact that they don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Katie Couric with Macaroni and Cheese.The Mac & Cheese was good, fairly standard. Katie Couric is a dry bird apparently, the turkey was bone dry, but at least the stuffing and cranberry had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
they used cheap blue cheese dressing in their blue cheese burger. that's a deal breaker!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big thick patties-- done right... mediumBuns were good :pI had the Rudi Guiliani- sauerkraut... but why ? what's the connection ? Chocolate Malt was decentOnion rings.... however sucked.... heavy on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food: what can i say...i love hamburgers. the sweet potato fries are great. i was a bit disappointed with the onion rings. decor: mixture of everything. it's small place so it's a bit cramped...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A burger institution of Boston. I'd rank this place right up there with my favorite burger joints of anywhere I've been. Not only do they have a great variety of toppings, sauces, and condiments,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a cab from Boston with my friends to go to Mr. Bartley's and we were not disappointed. We got there around 11:40am and just beat the crowd. The place has great character and even better names...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here after it was hyped up by co-workers at HSPH when I worked there for a summer as being the best burger joint in town... Was not disappointed!! I forget the name of the burger I got, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were checking out Harvard square on one of our sightseeing stops of Boston when our stomachs indicated it was lunchtime. We spotted a restaurant that looked pretty packed, which is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's gets the thumbs up for being a themed restaurant and actually making tasty burgers. And for being the only place that I know of that serves up a blue cheese, bacon burger: The Viagra (rise...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's make this short:Sweet sweet potato fries, awesome burgers, de-f-ing-licious frappes, but no restroom (4 stars instead of 5), don't take credit cards (which is ok because you wouldn't expect them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i heart bartleys! I don't like the low-star reviews, so I wanted to make sure I give it a 5 to even it out. If you don't like greasy burgers, don't come here. If you don't like crowded atmospheres,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's totally part of the experience to have to wait in line, squeeze in amongst other people at group-style wooden chair seating while your mouth waters as you watch as everyone digs into their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from the burgers being fantastic, I don't know what people see in this place. I'd rather have a mediocre burger somewhere where i can pay with a credit card and don't get bumped into by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Great burger, amazing onion rings (you actually taste onions, instead of just breading!) and a great lime rickey. Very busy, but got a seat at the bar right away. Was constantly jostled by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With 207 reviews, you already know enough more about Bartley's than you should, but I'll add my two cents anyway. Awesome burgers, but don't wear a wool sweater, or any other article of clothing that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers! They're huge and delish...don't forget the sweet potato fries and shake. Tiny place, so go at a non-peak time, or be prepared to wait. For a nice day, they do have outdoor seating on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley was originally from northern Ontario and moved to Cambridge some 40 years ago. He was the son of a beef farmer and, in his memoirs, claimed to enjoy nothing more than "beef burgers right...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this place is fun and not that expensive with a cool decor and great burgers. It is not that big and gets crowded quick. I prefer not to go on the weekends, where they take your order while...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's famous establishment falls incredibly short, and is certainly not fame-worthy. Customers are packed at nasty old banquet tables, forced to eat with strangers, sitting on cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best burgers and frappes. Just try to avoid going at peak times so you don't have to wait in line. I think the seating arrangement (packed!) and college dorm decorations only add to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Besides having possibly the greatest hamburger restaurant name ever (and the cutest vintage sign), Mr. Bartley's wins my heart because they will make any burger on the menu a veggie burger! The Ted...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a tiny tiny little place. (such is the way in boston stores) however, whatever they're doing, they're doing it right. i got take out, a little of an inconvenience for them, but they were polite....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its just like any other burger I have had. The menu is TOTALLLLLY overwhelming. Seriously they put just about anything on the burgers. As i said, the burger was good...but its just like any other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am the 200th reviewer! WOO! Do I win free burgers?I heart you Mr. Bartley and I will rub elbows (quite literally) with the hipsters any day of the week to enjoy your fabulous treats. You are crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Massachusetts destination. The experience is different from anywhere else you'd ever go. There are chairs marked with the names of people who sat there.. Last time I visited I sat in Johnny Cash's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of their food. However, I live right on Harvard Square and I would rather go to B. Good Burger. This place doesn't live up to the hype of Best Burger in Boston. It is good, and the onion...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best burger in Cambridge and Boston. Great atmosphere. One of the last hold outs during the gentrification of Harvard Square. My wife always gets the teriyaki burger. Love that they also serve...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bipartisan burgers! This is the only place that I could ever "vote" for a Republican!There are many things I could hate about Bartley's: the high prices, the crowded seating, the wait, the slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A restaurant that is just about hamburgers, how can this be bad?Mr. Bartley's is indeed world famous. My father used to go here when he was in college. His fond memories aren't just wishful thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel bad about writing a bad review about a place that everyone seems to love so much. I think that you need to try the place at least once. I've gone once a year for the past seven years and have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's is a neat experience. I love frappes, fries, and burgers, and this place does some of the best of them all. Sweet potato fries are definitely the way to go- the regular french fries...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottages is an experience one must have when visiting Harvard Square.I really enjoyed the burger I ordered. I had a Condoleeza Rice burger which is basically a bacon cheeseburger....
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yesss bartley's. when i need a big heaping mass of succulent meaty flavorful goodness, this is where i go. love the political names, love the cheeky atmosphere, don't mind the wait cuz it's sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get one thing straight: I loves me some burgers. I also loves me some divey eateries. So of course I loved Mr. Bartley's, becuase it has both of those characteristics smashed together in a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there are an assortment of burgers and the ones i've tasted thus far are delicious!the interior is tight spaced but it adds to the unique experience. the walls are covered with items that are pleasing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of custom burgers and burgers that are named after people. When I first went here, I was shocked by the sheer amount of people in one main dining area with little moving space (could be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you love burgers (or even if you just like them) you need to go to this place. There are so many different varieties to choose from, I always want to get more than one!! Also the onion rings are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I'd love it more if it were to be more spacious. It's packed just about every single time I go. I'm sure it's great for them but having a little more breathing room would help make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
everybody loves bartley's. at least the tourists do, and seem to think the locals do too... but i wouldn't say that.i live in harvard square and pass by bartley's everyday, i used to date a guy who...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED. This place is OK at best. The gimmicky names for the burgers are fun, but I'm not about to pick my food by it's name. The meat is of decent quality, but small in quantity for the prices....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow lots of reviews so there probably isn't too much for me to say.... but here is the most important.PROS: Huge selection of really great tasty (and often very unique) burgers, amazing milkshakes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My burger, ordered medium, was pretty raw inside, and I can't even blame it on their being busy, 'cause it was half-empty when I was there around 3pm on a weekday. The boursin cheese was a big lump,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as a bunch of people have mentioned, there are so many reviews for this place and i tend to agree with most:def a touristy place and a place to take people that are visiting town so you can blow them...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has 8,430,121 reviews and counting, so you don't need Dr. J to tell you what's up. I will just add:1. This is NOT the place they pickle-kissed in Good Will Hunting, so get the idea of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Heading to BEANTOWN and need some BURGERS? THEN GO HERE (if you are a tourist and are in the square). But, if you are a smaht tourist, be wicked smaht and skip this mofo. They have good onion rings...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd just moved to Boston... my sister and I were walking around Harvard Sq with my NFT book (Not For Tourists)... we were starving, and decided to give Mr. B's a try. Good thing we had cash b/c we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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One of the few places in Boston where I've felt happy eating. Mr B took our order, and we were shoved into the crowded hole of a restaurant. They use proper beef patties that aren't pressed into perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit over hyped, but pretty good food and the best part is the huge variety on the menu. I recommend the cheaper sandwiches on the wall menu, and just order a large plate of fries and onion rings and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let us call this place what it is - tourist trap. Burgers are decent (if you get the right ones) and rickeys are awesome. Skip the sweet potato fries and cajun fries.This place is good to visit only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Someone in my office had an extreme yen for a burger and managed to persuade the rest of us that Bartley's was worth an extended lunch two T stops outbound. An older man, who I can only assume was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection of burgers; which are above average. The drinks were very good, I think they have Raspberry Lime Rickey's, which always wins a place points in my book. The names of all of the burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ever hear of one of those places that *EVERYONE* says is great and you go there expecting the world and are horribly disappointed? This is it.Bartley's burgers are tasteless/seasoningless ground beef...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Bartleys has a huge menu of different burgers. There were so many amazing options it was hard to chose what I wanted. I'm not actually sure if they have anything else besides burgers, but even if you're not a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley can bite me. If I can make a better burger than you, you don't deserve to call yourself famous for your burger. Our waitress looked like an extra from a John Waters movie. Flat Patties...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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this is one of those places that you just have to go to. It is in cambridge (harvard) ma. it is a special one-of-a-kind type of burger places that has any type of burger imaginable. The menu is histerical as...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's so so overrated, it saddens me. First, the service is almost always terrible and rude, probably so you keep moving so the next schmuck's who's that Bartley's soooo awesome can come in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is really 3.5 stars, but I liked it enough to give it that extra boost.The place is really tiny. You could tell they really didn't spend much on the furniture because the chair were like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm good burgers, they have just about any combination of stuff you can get on your burgers here. Really there is not much to say other than if you are in Harvard Square and want a really good burger...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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I have eaten here many times but in the last couple of years this place has really tanked!! The tables are now so close that you can't get comfortable, even if you could with the management breathing down the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok..grease, tons of food (with grease), frappes, oh so wacky street signs and posters that look like they belong on the walls of a stoner's dorm room, abundant choices for burgers, turkey burgers,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mr. Bartley's is a lot like the Dave Matthews band. If you love it, you're a fanatic; if you just think it's mediocre, you'll combat its overpopularity with far more vitriol than it deserves.I mean,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A hamburger is a hamburger.This is more a tourist desitination that a local place for a good burger.Service is whacky and rude!Usually you are lined up outside and freezing while you place your order...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The antithesis of Applebee's instant decor, Mr. Bartley's is genuine but the word that comes to mind is 'thick'; thick accents, thick atmosphere, thick burgers, and thick shakes, i mean, frappes! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is a relic from the hippy 70's, the liberal 90's (enough Clinton stuff? never!), and the timeless tacky. It's still enjoyable, and generates a friendly atmosphere. Which is good, because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, I am so happy to see other people give this place mediocre reviews. I really want it to fail. Everybody I knew in Boston seemed to rave about this place, so I ended up going three times,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the best burger in the Boston area, go walk 15 minutes north to R.F. O'Sullivans on Beacon St. on the Cambridge / Somerville line. I admit that this is a good place to go if you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray burgers! In my opinion, this place is delicious and especially good for take out (it's done relatively quickly however it can be an adventure trying to pick it up via car). Sit in is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i came to this place for lunch with the office, and i never want to step foot at bartley's again. we arrive to a queue outside which is only barely bearable since it was raining. i understand that the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good burgers. lots of variety. they have names like george bush burger. the john kerry. etc... the bun is very toasty. and they cook ur meat not the way you want it. i think a lot of places can't tell...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers and possibly the best french fries I ever had - crispy outside, soft inside, only negative point: supersmall portion :(The Bacon Cheeseburger was juicy and the taste awesome. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'd anticipated Bartley's for a long time, having heard so much about their "famous" burgers and having been shut out the one time I tried to dine here before. [Closed Sundays? That's some serious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One word: OverratedI'm a burger guy, therefore I feel obligated to say so. There really isn't anything special about Bartley's. For what you get, it's not the most reasonable place in Boston. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking at the other reviews here on Yelp, I think my experience at Bartley's was really great specifically because I ordered probably the best combination of things you can get here.I had a burger...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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We visited this place and while the food was decent, the burgers were not worth the cost and no refills on sodas?? you've got to be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!
openlist - user review - 09/25/2007
the best burgers ever!
menupages.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before going to Yelp bowling (we never made it that night) with a buddy of mine, we decided to stop by Harvard Square for some chow! We were trying to find Pinocchio's when we stumbled on this place....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers, cool names. But it is pretty cramped and crowded... I hate when I can hear the personal conversations of people around me. I actually didn't like my frappe at all. Burger huge frappe...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love burgers. I've eaten many, many burgers. This place is hands down the best burger joint in the Boston area, and maybe anywhere. The burgers are always exceedingly juicy and delicious and just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, this place is one of a kind.you should know right off - this is a busy and PACKED place. seating will be a little cramped,but it's worth it. (i went around 3pm on a Saturday and it was still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When a restaurant claims to be the best, I have some pretty high expectations. This place did not meet my expectations. The burgers were just ok, the sweet potato fries were just ok, too. The place is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's has always taunted me when I used to walk from Central to Harvard Square, with the "WORLD'S BEST HAMBURGERS" sign outside, green plastic furniture spilling out onto the sidewalk, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I went to Bartley's on what I like to call a meet and greet. I was meeting a very lovely lady for the first time and as she was more familiar with Harvard Sq. than I was, she chose...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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I've been a regular customer of Bartley's for 5 years, but yesterday's?and today's consequential?experience with their management has left me with a resolve never to go back. I was short-changed $10?mistakes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cramped, crowded, raucous, cheap, awesome.Get their early, as the line forms outside at peak times and you will be waiting a while.Tables are cramped and on top of eachother. And you will be sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say that somebody fucked up when they said this was one of the best burger places in America. I've been to hundreds of burger joints all over our country and can name easily a dozen that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
burgers on the east coast!must eats:- all their burgers!decor: rustic american jointroom: just enough... the place is busy, but i havent seen a wait, which is perfect!service: good.price: you get what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like funky little colorful burger places and don't mind the cramped interior and crowds, Bartley's is a treat. The burgers are delicious as well as their regular and sweet potato fries. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS! Bartley's has the best burgers, the best I tells ya! The shakes are simply amazing and I guarantee you will NOT leave here hungry! Bring cash because credit cards...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Either you love it or hate it, but I think it depends on what you order.I got the Condoleezza Rice on a Turkey patty, or a "Turkey Connie," and I thought it was pretty good! Can't really mess up a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Big, juicy, artery-clogging burgers, perfectly grilled, with crispy, golden fries. Getting a seat can be hard, depending on the day--be prepared to get close to strangers. But the burgers are so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here three times total; I recall the first two times as being pleasant. This last time sealed the deal on Bartley's as far as I'm concerned. I ordered the Dick Cheney with onion rings. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the burgers were good but not the best as they claim to be. my hamburger buns were soggy. gross!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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I had never eaten at Mr. Barley's prior to today, but an old friend of mine suggested that we get together for lunch there. It was definitely worth going! We arrived around 12:30 and were seated immediately....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here since I was a teen. I was introduced to it by my folks who ate here when they were teens. Get the Tums ready--it's heartburn city, but it's sooooooooooooo good. Loved the burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are good, the shakes are heavenly. I enjoyed a Dick Cheney (just a heartbeat away...) which is a delicious "home-cooked" style burger with bacon and a side of baked beans. Everything about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went to Bartley's tonight after envying its patrons on my daily walks to 2pm classes and previously encountering two of the "Mr. Bartley is scuba diving" closures. I enjoyed my Rudy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why people are hating on this establishment. It is pretty darn good in my book. Compared to McDonald's or Burger King, it is fantastic with its humorous burger names, an option of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not crazy about burgers and these kind are the ones I'm not so fond of. The meat tastes kind of tough and bland and burnt. I like well seasoned, slow cooked burgers and these seem fireblasted. And...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their burgers remind me of the ones my dad cooks on the grill at home. Big and juicy. It's a cool little place with a fun atmosphere. I've only been twice but I look forward to going again. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am so sorry Boston/Cambridge. I have been complaining and complaining and complaining about Boston/Cambridge not having a good burger joint since I moved out here, but I found one in Mr. Bartley's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fudge...that was a good burger!! I've seen bigger burgers, fancier burgers, cheaper burgers, and probably every burger variation that can be created, BUT Mr. Bartley crafted himself one juicy, mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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this is the best kept secret in the world. you get a cow on a bun and for...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just okay. I feel like those who aren't true burger aficionados get lost in the hype surrounding Mr. Bartley's and don't realize that the place is just ... okay.Last time I was here, I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place. I think it gets a bad wrap from a lot of yelpers... not that it matters: The place is packed. I've also never seen more review site/guide stickers in my life. But no Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have to be in the mood for Mr. Bartley's. Much like you have to be in the mood to go to TJMaxx, or to Aunt Sophie's house. It takes a certain tolerance of being mildly suffocated by these...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worked here for a short period of time as a kid, WILL never recommend it nor eat from here ever again. So gross.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burger was good, but not excellent. It's astounding that they charge you extra for tomatoes, fries, etc -- all the things that should come standard! I wound up paying $8 for a decent but small...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, okay. There's clearly a burger war going on here. On one side we have people that want their burger laden with frills, with an aftertaste that will make them a better person and shed light on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If the radial pattern of venerable Harvard Square institution closings continues along its current progression, Bartley's looks to be next on the chopping block. This is not confirmed, naturally, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
want an alternative for a really good burger? Try Charlie's Kitchen just down the street. There is no way I am waiting in line for an average burger again.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated. They're OKAY, I guess it's kinda cool cuz they have lots of varieties? I liked their fries!.. that's about it, the burgers really aren't that special. It's a fun atmosphere tho.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
never been but the smell coming from the place drove me crazy with the hungry horrors last friday night. i was with a bunch of yah-dudes and they all wanted to go to Grafton Street, where i threw up.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It reminds me of a junior in college.You know the college junior I am talking about..... no classes before 11am, disheveled looking. Still partying late at night, putting off looking at the future...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I venture back to Boston for any sort of business, Mr. Bartley's is a must on my list of food places to visit. I'm a little surprised at all the negative reviews, but c'est la vie - I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Uburger took over the top burger title. Bartley's still has the best, and most unique, onion rings. It also has a nice vibe to it, and is completely non-pretentious. Prices have gone up too...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I 'm confused by the number of Bartley haters here. I was born & raised in the bridge (yeah, we call it that sometimes), and Bartley's is a local icon. I think it's the whole atmosphere - the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not eat burgers, but I loved this place for it's tremendously spot-on burger joint erlebensraum.The ambiance, fries, onion rings, malts, shakes, and wall 'art' you'd hope to have are here. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is just the kind of place I should like. It's has weird stuff going on inside and is all about the decadence. Problem is, eating a burger there is similiar to getting punched in the teeth by a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've loved every milk shake I've ever had here. I'm vegetarian and so I get the veggie burger which is a basic burger but the fact that I can get a wicked good shake with it always makes me coming...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite thing about this place is that you can get a veggie burger version of any of the regular meat burger versions on the menu. They are so freakin' creative and there is nothing you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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I have very little of an idea as to why people think this place is so good. I have never been so disappointed. I have been hearing raves about this place for months, and finally tried it today. Mr. Bartley's...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Definitely an experience worth waiting in line for. I even did the tourist thing and bought one of their t-shirts after finishing the Bush burger. Supposedly their pickles/relish were the best but I think Tony...
menupages.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's Burgers has so much going for it - it is historic, the burgers are delicious, the staff are just great, there is lots of stuff on the walls to look at, the lime rickeys are so so good, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some people hate this place, I have to admit I liked it. This place is most famous for the cheeky names of the different burgers, and as others have pointed out the decor is nothing to rave about. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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I had an outstanding burger. The flavor was fantastic! It was juicy and meaty. They cooked it really, really, rare - just the way I wanted it. The burger was amazing! The next time I go, I would skip the onion...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are way too high for a dump like this. The food is extremely greasy - there is nothing healthful anywhere in the place. There is no restroom,. There is a jam of people trying to get in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. It,s greasy good fast food at its finest- don't expect atmosphere like Excelsior- Its a "Burger Cottage". Great Onion Rings, and a plethra of different kinds of burgers. Don't forget to look...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very very tasty burgers (and quite the selection). Huge wait when we tried to go on a Saturday night, but Tuesday night we got right in. Great service, fun atmosphere and awesome food. I only had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This burger joint is of course big on their meat product. Leave you feeling any anti-vegitarian sentiment? For being a 46 year old business they keep with the times. Every burger can be done in a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In Harvard Square, this is old school burgers any which way you want them. Their pepper steak subs are pretty good too. Lime rickeys for a drink of course, you're not at Applebee's. Real milk shakes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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happy to have babies there... they even moved us to a table away from cold door opening... loud and crowded... minimal space for strollers... casual place where you can get a good burger... fast service
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been around for a LONG time, and I understand why. The burgers all have interesting names and taste great (especially the Tony Blair), and I love their fries and sweet potato fries....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
On the day Rumsfeld resigned (hurrah!) I had the Donald Rumsfeld burger here at Mr Bartley's. It kind of gave a good feeling to it all even if I was quite surprised that the burgers were mostly named...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Carnivores rejoice! A gazilion different burgers named after celebrities. My favorite is the Elvis. Dont forget the raspberry lime rickeys and soda fountain drinks. t's one of the few institution...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to this, the best burger joint in Boston (in my opinion), by a friend's roommate. I have to say, since then, I'm always looking for a reason to go! The menu is extensive and what's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Burger in Cambridge. And the malt shakes are sublime. The joint is buzzing with electricity, yet it is not that long a wait to get seated. If you are asked to wait, don't fret, there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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This place has the best burgers around. Yeah the docor is lacking but its a classic place. I love the burger names. which change as often as the political scene does.
menupages.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's was a major disappointment; and not even the gimmicky burger names could save it from the sub par and flavourless patties. I had the "John Kerry" with "sauteed mushrooms, swiss cheese,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite burger ever. I mean seriously, you can even get it slathered in bernaise. (So bad for you, it's got to be good.) The Bartleys owners must certainly be characters, and their wacky sense of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extraordinary malts and milkshakes. The oreo milkshake, for instance, is thick and creamy and deliriously tasty. Beware the huge sizes. The onion rings and fries are pretty good too. The veggie...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, Great Food, and I never had to wait too long for my food. During the summer, the line to get a table is very long, and there are no bathrooms. However, if you have a strong bladder, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm planning a trip back to the Bean in February, and this is the first place I'm hitting up for lunch! All I want right now is a burger (just pick any one from their list of literally HUNDREDS, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I too am a huge fan and can't believe how many people hate it here....oh well to each there own....I love the whole cramped, crowded crazy experience and all of the burger options.....I have dined...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought that I biting into a huge round piece of juicy meat would be so lip-smackingly good--lack of bathrooms, long waits, and prices are kinda a bitch though.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe how many people trashed this place. It's one of the few Harvard Square businesses left after all the corporations decided it was a good place to be. So many snooty people from out of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers just aren't very good. Well, no better than a lot of pubs and bars around town anyway. But the're's a wide variety of fixins that have clever names. And someone thinks that cleverness...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try this place for a long time. I must say, it does live up to its reputation. The burgers are fantastic: juicy, not TOO big, and tasty. I love the fries, but was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Burger recommendation - in harvard square lies a hole in the wall burger joint with some incredible stuff..as my journey continues in search of the worlds best foods, I wanted to taste the "best"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it was a good burger, but I would have trouble declaring it to be outstanding. Maybe it's because they've modeled the outside ordering process after the soup nazi. Or maybe it's because they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lemme break it down for ya...NO BATHROOM (wtf?!) so definitely minus a star for thatCRAMPED and CROWDED, but i will say that it kinda adds to the whole noisy, yell orders out loud to the cooks,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A tourist spot I say, overpriced and accept only cash witth no bathroom. The burgers were ok, the tables and seats are small.Will I go back? Well, yeah only when a new friend come to town! A HA, its a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took my out of town guests here -- my parents -- who'd never been to the East Coast before, and they loved the atmosphere. Although I love the juicy, delicious burgers, I don't care for the fries....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Burgers EVER!!I was very happy to meet their cool burgers!Once I went their place, I became a huge fun of them!Cuz I live in Boston side and it is not easy to go there, I just went there several...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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Big juicy burgers cooked to order, probably the world's greatest onion rings, real New England styled frappes and an unlimited supply of napkins to wipe your mouth after every bite. Bartley's is one of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I admit it; I came to see about the hype. But boy, I was NOT prepared for the chaos, nor the line at least 10 deep out the door. Ok, so I didn't wait in line very long, because our party of 2 was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated, overpriced, and I just don't get why all the Harvard Square tourists flock to this place day after day. Plus, I used to work right over it, and the smell of burning meat and onion grease...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is a lot to look at in this restaurant, which is always good in a busy restuarant because then you don't notice how long your food is taking. The burgers had hilarious names, and you are tempted...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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The burgers are amazing. The frappes are amazing. Great fries (regular and sweet potato). I personally love the atmosphere (sort of divey). Worth the lines, lack of bathrooms (literally no bathrooms), and cash...
menupages.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Like Public Enemy sez: "Don't Believe the Hype"I mean, seriously, how can you fuck up a burger? I've also said the same thing about pizza, yet strangely have encountered too many places that have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
good, thick juicy burgers -variety with creative names! their witty descriptions and titles are worth reading- but dont expect too much. i sat outside and the servers were rushing to get the order....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not my favorite place. RF O'Sullivan's is better, even John Harvard's makes a burger that's about the same caliber. The lime rickeys are the best things on the menu. If you are a tourist, you will...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Does not deserve its hype. This place is terrible:- no restrooms, no place to wash your hands, at all. and there are no signs that state that.- every little thing costs extra, you are charged for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES............................................... burgers.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I had been wanting to go to Mr. Bartley's, but my husband isn't into the communal dining thing. I took my Aunt here when she was visiting, and we loved it. We forgot to order the "world famous onion rings" but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are good, but they charge you for every little thing, side blue cheese, refill on iced tea, it started to get ridiculous everything we asked for our waitress said "It's Extra!" come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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This place is an interesting restaurant. It is very crowded and there is a long table in the center that multiple party's share. There is no bathroom. All of the burgers on the menu are named after fa...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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I first saw this place on an episode of "This Old House" and though maybe some day I'd like to try it out. Well, my partner and I were in Boston for vacation this year and decided that we'd see what everyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for lackluster burgers with "zany" names attached, and wish to be crammed in between tourists and Harvard undergrads, Bartley's might be the place for you.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love burgers. Let me get that out of the way. I think that grilled ground beef with a slice of cheese and whatever other toppings you may like is one of man's greatest creations. So, when I hear of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, apparently this place is famous and well liked......and I have no idea why.I have to admit that the burger was OK. Not bad. But really nothing special. Similar to a decent pub burger you could...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. It's always packed whenever I go, usually with Harvard students because of it's location, and it's always a good time. I'm always a little overwhelmed by the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little bit torn when it comes to this place. I'm all about atmosphere but it was just a little too much literally not rubbing by banging elbows with the dude next to me while crushed into a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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Bartley's is a tiny little burger stop on the outskirts of Harvard Square. Because Bartley's is so small it is usually pretty crowded and you'll have to wait to take a seat. While in line, the hostess will...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I walk by this place (no... everytime I walk NEAR this place), I have to hold my breath as the smell fried food is just way too overwhelming. It is like the Lush, only much more chaotic,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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If you're looking for a place in the Square with "fine dining" and leisurely, long meals, this is NOT the place for you. But if you KNOW what you're going to Bartley's for: burgers in a diner atmosphere with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Some people love their burgers, but I ordered mine med-well and had to send it back b/c it was too rare. My fries were ok, and the non-burger dish I tried was not bad. The prices are high- the lawn chairs and...
menupages.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great burgers, although as a warning, they really pack the eaters into a small, not-so-ventilated space. it can get so hot and crowded inside, that you leave feeling sick.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are big and juicy and the shakes unbelieveable. Bartley's is certainly a must if you're looking for one of the best burgers in town. The menu can be a bit daunting if it's your first time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OK. I didn't get a shake. I think their best aspect is value. My burger definitely tasted like $6.50...? Anyways, they have crazy shite on the walls like a sticker that says "Friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great burger joint. I had the Viagra burger(not that I needed it, I just happen to like blue cheese). The names of the burgers were funny and the frappe was thick and rich and vanilla. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much I can say here that hasn't been said already. The burgers are amazing, the shakes are great, everything is huge, and the place is popular, quirky, and plenty of fun (although the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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Mr. Bartley's has built a reputation on its burgers, and indeed you can smell 'em half a block away. This is not a great place for vegetarians unless they want the plate of three sides (i.e. pasta s...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, for anyone who has taken a law school final before, you know there isn't much that will either (a) distract you; or (b) make you smile. Except for this...two of my mentees brought me a burger...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time there and ordered the Rumsfeld (burger with feta cheese). Bun was standard but did its most important job of holding the beef patty. The patty was thick, greasy, and red in the middle just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, the best burger place in town. The servings are huge, the food is great, and the names are fun. What else do you need?Maybe Bill Clinton (barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese) or the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place for a burger!They have about 60 types of burgers. great fries, yummy onion rings, and dreaam like milkshakes!Environment: fast, busy, comfy crowded.Cost: $10-15Food: Really good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love burgers and Bartley's has some of the best burgers in Boston, hands down. I stop here every time I can when in Harvard Square. Yes, it's crowded and somewhat family style seating (sit at a long...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here really are delicious, with quality ingredients all around. However, why oh why did they have to tease me by including potato chips with the burger and not fries, and then not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from California, the land of In-N-Out, I am quite picky about my burgers. And I thought that there wasn't a good burger in all of Boston. That is, until I ate at Mr. Bartley's. I have been by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was brought here, before my first red sox baseball game in 1989, and it has been a staple in my life ever since. Every time, i visited Boston as a kid and in college, my first run was to Bartley's....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A meat eaters delight! More variety of burgers than you could eat every day for a month, 2 meals a day...real onion rings...not everyone has them. Salads, veggie stuff available too, but it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Bartley's Burgers have been shown in research to forestall decisions by those contemplating a bout with to vegetarianism. Come at the height of lunch, and you will wait outside with the rest of the...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage can be good;if you can climb through the horde of tourists to find a seat. The menu contains pages and pages full of different kinds of burgers with tourist friendly catc...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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What's better than a burger from Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage? Not much. It has the feel of dive diner and the authentic menu to boot. It's basically a huge list of creative burgers and assorted foods...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Gets pretty crowded since it's right next to Harvard. The service is fast though since they need your seats. Definitely not a place to linger over the food. Kind of a "greasy spoon" type of restaurant...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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Great turkey burger but the line is huge and inside there's no restroom. Ask the waitstaff about the bathroom, and you'll be the recipient of a bad attitude. I vow never to return.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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I love burgers, greasy juicy burgers. this place is cute and has lots of interesting stuff all around, and the food is great. it's just an old fashioned burger joint that really is still an old fas...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best veggie burger ever (Martha Stewart), awesome sweet potato fries, but NO BATHROOM! Small bladders, beware. The seating is cramped and it's always been hot when I've been there. It does have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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The creativity of the menu will definitely give you a chuckle. The burger is so tasty and you have to try their famous sweet potato fries. Remember to bring cash with you because they do not accept credit...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Delicious sweet potato fries!
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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The burgers are great! It's worth going atleast once. fun to go with small group. the place is so much fun. i felt a little rushed when i was there though. Its a little pricey - the menu burgers w/ fries are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went last night for my first time and had the blue cheese burger and some fries. While the burger was good... the meat was very good quality, the burger was small and so was the large fries I split...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to love Bartley's. You know you are in for a treat when you take a look @ the staffs shirts with a hamburger cartoon with boxing gloves on that says, "You can't beat our meat". The burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm rating a restaurant outside of SF, it usually means I regard it as one of my favorite place in the country, and Mr. Bartley's is certainly one of them. The best burger place in Boston area....
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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If you love burgers, this place is it! Their burgers are hand-formed and fresh. They make a mean frappe, always nice.Be prepared to sit at tiny tables, or at one big long table with strangers next to ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man. When I first arrived here and saw the 20 meter line out the door (in sub-freezing temperatures) my initial thought was "sod this, no burger place is worth that kind of wait". However, since it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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This is about as close as you get to a perfect burger. The place is crammed, people share tables, and the waitstaff is curt but very competent. They offer something like 100 different types of hamburg...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its all about the burgers (tho i do appreciate good buns), they are plump, juicy and delicious! thick, creamy shakes, hmmm... ahhh...and the sweet potato fries, perfectly crispy! the mood is always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Viagra burger - bleu cheese and bacon. Delicious. The sweet potato fries are a God-send as well; worthy of calling your mother about. The only thing that I wasn't all that impressed with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Bartley with my friend Jen a few months ago. I told the staff that she was on "survivor" so that we could get a better table. within 10 minutes we were overwhelmed with looks from gullable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bartley's is one of those places with shared tables, which usually leads to some interesting conversations. Last time I was at Bartley's with fellow Yelper Sam S. (infamous fan of raspberry lime...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the burgers here, DEF the best in town. The raspberry lime rickeys aren't real raspberry syrup anymore so just order the regular lime rickey!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that almost always has a line outside kicks ass.I love it that you never know who you will be sharing a table with and the burgers are the best in town. For that matter, the milkshakes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only eat chicken. The chicken sandwiches are fine, good even, but certainly not great. The fries are OK, the onion rings are OK. This place is about the aura.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2006
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Very very crowded, but so noisy that it won't matter if your kids are also making noise. Great burgers!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Boston's best burger is arguably found at Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage in Cambridge. Here they put a heavy emphasis on topping varieties and choices of meat (or veggie) ground up into a patty. Few thi...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like burgers, you must come here. Barley's is just across the street from Havard Sq. Great burgers, great onion rings, great fries, and wonderful lime rickeys.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best burgers I've ever had....and great shakes too. But you'll definitely come out of there smelling like grease....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
