Hot Chip Burger Bar

I really appreciate the number of vegan options on the menu, and the fact that you can do a full burger joint experience (burger, fries, and shake) vegan! As a vegetarian with an egg allergy, vegan options are often the safest for me.I got the Mr. Lebowski and added vegan bacon (and subtracted tomatoes) and a side of "seasoned" fries, and split the substantially sized chocolate shake with my husband, which seems like the way to go (it was a lot more than I was expecting, and is very, very sweet on top of being luxuriously thick). The fries are normal shoestrings with some seasoning lightly sprinkled over them, which was slightly disappointing, but not bad. My husband wasn't that hungry and just got some sides to go with the shake, and I got to try the broccoli, which we both enjoyed (but he kept the sweet potato fries to himself, LOL, so I assume they're pretty good).The location itself has a definite bar feel, and there is an outdoor "beer garden" area as well. The TVs don't have closed captioning (which might have been nice, as one of them had the Paris Olympics playing), and the music is rather loud (may consider take out next time we're in town and coming here), but the waitstaff is pretty nice and I appreciate the kiosk ordering system.

The burgers here are amazing. You can build your own, or pick from a delicious selection on the menu. They also have a good variety of sides to add to your order. We love coming here in the summer to enjoy our meal on their outdoor patio. This is definitely our go-to place for a good burger in southern Minnesota.

Burger was tasty fries were good the ordering kiosk didn't have any specials or lunch menu and burgers are alacart me and my was there for a lunch two burgers I had fries she got sweet potato tots two sodas with standard tip was over $50 that was the most expensive lunch I have ever had

This is my fiancé's favorite date night place and I must say it's mine as well! Not only do they always have some classic hits from the 90's to the 2,000s on but you can watch a variety of sports, eat flavorful food, and have some of there classic cocktails ! They have boozy milkshakes and margarita mixed they make in house. The service is always so friendly and a 10/10 vibe

Food is good. Ordering is a nightmare. Eat at the bar so you don't have to use their awful electronic tablet ordering system. When we ate there at lunchtime, the bar was almost full. Only one small table had guests. Why? Stupid tablet ordering is my guess. The bartender was great. Everyone else, not so much.

The food is excellent. I have celiac disease, and require as safe an environment as possible. They offer many gluten free options served on a toasted gluten free bun. I ordered a "Lego" burger with sweet potato fries. The manager confirmed that they have a dedicated fryer and buns are grilled on a gluten free section of the flattop. The manager indicated they have gluten free family members and understood my needs. I will definitely be back.

I travel to Rochester to visit family on a semi-regular basis, so I thought I'd give this place a try. It was a slower Saturday night, so it was easy to grab a seat at the bar. The beer selection was good and reasonably priced. Service was speedy and delivered with a smile. Moving to the meal, I chose the "Dude" burger with a small 9-to-5 side salad. The burger was good, but maybe not what I was expecting taste-wise. The salad was good and the used fried chickpeas to give it a crunch. Overall, I will likely give Hot Chip another try but with a different choice of burgers.

This place was so fun! One of the order from QR CODE via phone, enter table number and the food is delivered to your table. Ambiance was a bit loud even though it was not very busy. We sat at a table and the QR codes were not working. They do have a kiosk to order from which is what we did. The food was really good and they have boozy shakes! So of course I had to try one. So delicious.

Visited on a bustling Saturday afternoon for lunch; service was prompt. The burger was excellent, especially with the flavorful 'special sauce.' Intrigued by the continuous crafting of milkshakes and boozy shakes by the bartender, I plan to indulge in one on my next visit. Can't wait to return when I'm in the area again!

I have flagged visiting Hot Chip Burger Bar for a while. On my last trip, I was fortunate to stop by Rochester a few times. On a Saturday afternoon, I dropped by for lunch.Hot Chip Burger Bar is located across from Trader Joe's, in the same large plaza. I had no problem finding a parking spot and backed into one. I walked in and it was busy. I looked over to my right and there was a Pac-man arcade game. I knew that I would love this place.A man greeted me. He asked if I was okay sitting at the bar. There wasn't a free table, so I went for it.I like when the bar area has hooks for your purses under the table. I knotted my crossbody's strap and used the hook to safely stow my purse as I ate.You get popcorn in a small plastic bowl as a starter. It was my second clue that I'd love this place. I love popcorn. It was freshly popped and delicious. I sat close to the theatre-style popcorn maker. Deadly! I resisted going over there to get seconds.The eatery has vegan options, from meatless burgers, to shakes. I was impressed.I ordered a Diet Pepsi. I was thirsty and loved how cold this beverage was. My server was extremely attentive and got me a refill roughly halfway through my meal.I looked at the chef's special on the menu and it was the poutine in my mouth burger. I had to have it to see how great the poutine part was. It makes sense for the Canadian to check out, right?I also got sweet potato tater tots. I love tater tots, but I've never had sweet potato ones before.It didn't take long for my order to arrive. I loved that I didn't get massive portions. They are made for normal human beings!I had a bite of my poutine in my mouth burger. OMG! Delicious!If I weren't in Rochester, this burger would pass as being a Canadian twist on a yummy burger. It had a four-ounce grass-fed beef patty, fries, gravy, cheese curds, mayo, and ketchup, all between a sliced, toasted egg bun. It was heavenly!The beef patty was juicy and seasoned nicely. It was cooked through, which I appreciated. The fries, gravy, and cheese curds were indeed as if you were consuming a mini poutine in every bite. The curds were likely from Wisconsin, which is a benefit of being next door to this state. The bun was perfectly toasted and soft.The sweet potato tater tots. You must get them. They were addictive and yummy. They were crispy on the outside, and naturally sweet and creamy on the inside. I still dream about them.If you like the 80's, the decor will make you happy. From seeing a Karate Kid poster on the wall, to Madonna's eyes touched up from her Express Yourself video to be cross-eyed on the women's washroom door, you'll love this place. The women's washroom was clean. There were well wishes written on the walls. Cool!When you come out of the washroom, there are a number of clocks on the wall. Winnipeg was nicely represented.I paid with a credit card. The transaction was seamless.I keep saying that when I lived it Rochester, it didn't have cool places. I moved away and it does, like Hot Chip Burger Bar. I'm glad that this place exists. Rochester is better for it.I had excellent food and a great experience. I'd return again for a casual, decent meal and my nostalgia fix.(139)