Doinks Burger Joint

Doinks!What a great place to get burgers! We ordered the Bonn Mi burger (fresh jalapeños, kimchi and cukes with a spicy sauce) with a side of kimchi Mac salad. The vegetables added a refreshing taste and crunch and the kimchi helped cut the greasiness of the burger! The Mac salad was just okay, I think I would have preferred the fries but I'm glad I still tried it out! My bf ordered the sweet heat burger with a side of onion rings. This sandwich was meaty, but it was really good and the jalapeños was a nice touch! Onion rings were good. BUT ORDER THE UBE CHEESECAKE. I repeat, order the cheesecake!!Ube cheesecake looked so dense but once it's in your mouth it's light, fluffy and so creamy! The crust was like a cereal rice krispy crust that added such a nice textural element, this was the perfectttt way to end the dinner!

I was so excited to be in the area and to finally check this place out! It's pretty busy for Waterloo Arts Fest but we got through the line and our food quickly. It's a cute spot with bar seating and a few tables. We opted for the OG and kimchi salad. Both were definitely fresh and delicious! I did hear a rumor that this is the best burger in Cleveland and while I will probably keep researching, I am inclined to agree. The kimchi salad is just the right amount of spicy and has some crunch. I'm pretty sure we'll be back and hoping that ube cheesecake is a regular on the menu since I wasn't able to try it today.

I heard so many great things about this place so I wanted to give it a try. I was in the mood for a good turkey burger so I was a little skeptical being that most places don't cook turkey burgers well or take the easy way out by cooking turkey pre made patties. I read the reviews and saw that seating space was limited so I figured we would grab our food and go. Upon entrance it was totally the opposite of what I expected. Nice small diner vibes where you can either sit at a table or at the bar. There was only space at the bar when we entered so we sat there and ordered our drinks (they serve both alcohol and non alcohol options). When you order your food please be prepared to listen for your name because you have to go to kitchen window and pick up your meal. I got the OG burger with turkey patty and it was soooooo very good. I will be back and plan on trying a different burger each time. Also excited to go back for the ube cheesecake that I keep hearing so much about. The only complaint I have is that I am a water girlie and they didn't have any bottled water options and the water that they didn't have for people who sat at that bar was an open pitcher of water that didn't appear to be fresh or inviting. For the customers who sat at table there was a water jug for everyone to get water from. I understand not wanting to have people keep asking for water but some people who are like me prefer bottled if I'm not getting a fresh cup of ice and water. I will be back. Oh and the onion rings are really good with doink sauce. I also got ranch for my fries and their ranch is really good and not watery like a lot of food spots have been trying to cut corners lately.

My burger (The OG) and onion rings were outstanding. I also highly recommend the homemade ginger beer.

The OG is a great burger. Get the OG burger.The Sweet Heat is also good, but the BBQ sauce isn't as sweet as its name led me to expect. I'm a sweet sauce gal, and if I would have known the BBQ was so tangy I would have gone with the OG and been happier.Fries were good. Kimchi mac salad is tasty if you're a fan of the sensation of a cold mac salad (I am not). The burgers are $16 and come with a side. Beers are $4-5 dollars (cans only) so a dinner for two adds up fast. I would have liked the option to order a burger on its own and a side separately, because once you get through your burger (that you will want to finish), there's not much room for a whole side order of anything. Would probably make more sense, and be more cost-preferable from a consumer standpoint to be able to split a side of fries between two. The service was friendly, and the place was bumping on a Friday evening. Love the open kitchen and bustling diner feel. Great addition to the Waterloo Arts District.

I'm a sucker for a solid smashburger and this was one of them. Doinks is on a corner with great decor, mural and limited seating but an open window to the kitchen and a bar that surprises. Their housemade seltzers are well curated for a light cocktail with your food. I got the OG with onion rings. Their onion rings are probably if not the best ones I've had yet. Plenty of them, sweet and well battered with big ol onion circles, fried to a crisp and perfectly brown crunch. The OG had flavor with caramelized onions (vs the usual raw overpowering kind), pickles, shredded lettuce, and doinks sauce. A solid bun made it all the way through consumption without deteriorating or getting soggy and a well seasoned patty complimented the other flavors. The spicy pickle salad is spicy, full of flavor, crunchy, super fresh but I can take heat and would not have made it through the whole thing without my company's help. The wedge salad was reported delicious, though I didnt have a taste to report first hand, it looked damn good. Some might think the sides are pricey additions but they dont disappoint in flavor or amount so commit and split (with your table). Will definitely go back. Would like to confirm that the fries live up to all the other parts, but with onion rings like that I dont know that it matters. My only bummer...no milkshakes to go with all the other deliciousness but they'll see me again regardless.

Love this cool little spot on a corner near the downtown North Collinwood arts district. These folks know their way around a flattop grill!We came on a recent Friday night (during the neighborhood's art walk) for some sustenance before strolling. We each ordered an OG smashburger and then two different sides so we could sample each.Honestly, the OG burger was a bit of a sloppy mess, but still tasty with two smashed beef patties, melted American cheese, grilled onions, dill pickle chips and their Doinks sauce. Problem was that the behemoth could not be put down once dug into, lest the whole thing kinda unraveled in the basket. But...the flavor combo could not be denied. Their onion rings were plentiful and uber-crispy, served with a spicy version of the famous Doinks sauce. My wife's wedge salad was a very well executed version.Overall, a great dining experience and worth seeking out if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a perfectly greasy bite!

The staff was really nice. This was my first time trying it, and I got the Poboy... I love that they use smash burgers because I'm a fan of thin patties. I also like the fact that they give you a few options for sides instead of fries, but I wanted to see what their fries were like so I got them. They were decent . The flavor was overall pretty good. I will probably go back and try something else.

Food and service was excellent. There is VERY limited seating. If you are dining in make sure you get a table FAST or somewhere comfortable to sit before it's too late. We ended up sitting at the end of bar in front of the speaker and big screen tv right next to the kitchen I couldn't have a conversation or really enjoy the food because I was over stimulated.

Amazing experience. Not in the best of areas, but inside is very updated, clean, the all the staff are super friendly and helpful. The burger was probably the best fast casual burger I've ever had. The onion rings came in a heaping portion, and the spicy doinks sauce paired perfectly. They also have a decent bar selection and I really enjoyed their house peace tea seltzer.My only critique is their limited hours. Being closed on Sundays and Mondays, as well as only being open 4-10PM. There were days I wanted to go that they were closed, and I don't always want a smash burger for dinner. Being open for lunch would be a lot more appropriate in my opinion.