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JL Beers

518 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 492-3377
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Ranked #3 of 120 restaurants in Fargo
Cuisines: Hamburgers
Dining options: After-hours
Most recent review
- 7 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours
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Mankato, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

"supposed to be" the best burger in Fargo. Nice bun, awful processed cheese, thin greasy burger, poor barbecue sauce. Fresh cut fries were a big disappointment. Excellent service, super friendly, efficient, the cleanest food establishment I have ever seen. Fun, energetic atmosphere, great frosted glasses, they are doing everything right. Apparently their other big attraction is the vast selection of... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Although this is a small, hallway type bar the atmosphere is always great. The burgers, chips and fries are made fresh right in front of you although the place doesn't smell of grease and fried food. They peel the potatoes for their chips and fries right before they fry them, the chips are the best choice. The beer selection is... More

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Winnipeg
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I went for the hamburgers and chips, and stayed for the beers (try "Pursuit of Hoppiness"). Simple menu, incredible choices of beers. Downtown location is usually PACKED (Fargo has a vibrant/hip downtown), but the West Fargo location had seating space. Friendly service and it's pretty hard to argue with GREAT burgers for about $4.

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Fargo, North Dakota
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

JL Beers offers very tasty burgers with amazing homemade potato chips. They have a great selection of beers with a very cozy atmosphere.

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Biddeford, Maine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I went the the JL Beers in West Fargo while on a work trip last month and fell in love with this simple but awesome pub. Their menu is very basic, burgers, fries and homemade chips but everything is delicious. I went once with a group and it was so good I went again before catching my flight home. Both... More

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Warren, Oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We loved the burgers that were priced just right. The chips were perfect. We had a beer sampler and I even found one that I liked and i don't like beer. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed on a Sunday afternoon. A great place to watch a game with a few friends.

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Casselton, North Dakota, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

No matter which JL Beer location you are at the burgers are always great! I always order the "chips" as they are great. Seating is limited but hey, have a beer while you wait!

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Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

JL Beers is a great place to have lunch or a simple dinner. Choose from a variety of burger styles, peeled to order french fries and a nice selection of beverages on tap or bottle. Choose from a number of fries seasonings or my favorite, beer cheese sauce. Two locations, with my favorite being downtown where the guys behind the... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Really impressed with their cut and fried to order chips, absolutely amazing. How amazing we will stop by for a couple of orders to take back to the 'peg!!! Oh yeah and their burgers were so good I had to have a second. Establishment was very clean and staff super friendly especially Woody. Great selection of Ales from around the... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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32 reviews 32 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I always love coming to JL Beers if I want a great beer on tap or a delicious burger. Don't skimp yourself out of the fresh handcut chips and R-dip either. If possible, try to show up at stereotypical time to eat- seating is extremely limited.

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