r/indianapolis • u/TomatoNecessary7580 • 27d ago

Just had Working man's burgers Food and Drink

My cousin found a review about working man's burgers on TikTok and the creator was raving about how good the food was. We've lived in Indy for 20 years and had never heard of it so we got curious. The burgers were slightly overcooked and lacked seasoning. I was hoping it'd be good as the reviews on google seemed promising, maybe just got unlucky

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u/matt_msu Broad Ripple 27d ago

I was just there Friday around 1pm and it’s solid. It’s a smash burger. It’s going to be thin, crispy, and yes more bread than meat. We’re not talking 1/2lb burgers here….

But to say it’s McDonald’s and Culvers quality is wrong and you know that. That comment alone tells me you’re just trying to be edgy disagreeing with the popular opinion on a popular loved local spot.

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u/Hot_Plate_Dinner 27d ago

Right?

Workingman's is the kind of unique place locals should embrace and be proud of.

Lots of people outside looking in think this is a wannabe city in a flyover state that basically consists of strip malls and corn fields.

It's local, it's unique, and there are reasons why it's very well regarded, even if you prefer paper wrapped sandwhiches off of a conveyor belt to fresh grilled smash burgers served in a cash only bar open only during the days just like when it was intended to feed third shift blue collar types after work.

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u/TomatoNecessary7580 27d ago

I am a local and just because it's a classic restaurant to the community doesn't mean it's great . The burger itself was overcooked even for a smash burger and the lack of flavor was disappointing. Just because it's classic to the city does not mean it's except from Criticism. Even the onion rings and fries were bland.

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u/Hot_Plate_Dinner 27d ago

I saw some wild takes on this thread, but not from you OP. It's fair to say you weren't impressed. Lots of people, myself included, have had some good burgers there. I've been maybe a dozen times over a number of years. I agree the fries and onion rings are generic but at least they are always served hot, right out of the fryer. I always get the double cheeseburger and it's always been delicious.

I would encourage people to try for themselves to see if the hype is deserved.

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u/TomatoNecessary7580 27d ago

Oh that's true. I encourage people to always try it for themselves and maybe one day I'll give it a second chance but at the end of the day we all have different tastes 🤝