Rolo's, Ridgewood
29 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/Queens30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 20 threads.
What people say, in short
Rolo's in Ridgewood earns repeated recommendations for a beefy burger, with one diner calling it the best they have eaten. Commenters describe limited quantities, and one suggests arriving early. Critics find it overrated, bland or overwhelmed by dijonnaise; one reports an overcooked patty. Another diner who agrees it is overhyped still considers the burger far from mediocre.
Address
Rolo’s, 8-53 Onderdonk Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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Other places on this map closest to Rolo's, Ridgewood, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SquanchyMelo in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
New top five city burger, perfect with incredible flavor and grilled onions; sells out fast.
- Recommendsu/leggymeeggy in r/Queens · Feb 2024taste
Recently tried and calls it the best burger they've ever had.
- Recommendsu/Woodstatrey in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Calls it a killer burger, correcting the neighbourhood.
- Recommendsu/ItsTyroneeee in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Recommends Rolo's as a burger spot.
- Recommendsu/Foreign-Candle-4103 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Says Rolo's burgers are really amazing and praises the polenta bread even more.
- Recommendsu/CMKicks in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Says Rolo's fits the request; arrive early to get one.
- Recommendsu/thats-gold-jerry in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Lists Rolos among their favorites.
- Recommendsu/angrysandwich777 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024taste
Their favorite burger spot; always orders the double cheeseburger there
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/philerrrrs in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Suggests Rolo's for the burger.
- Recommendsu/Alucard-VS-Artorias in r/Queens · Feb 2024
Tags Rolo's with its address as the answer.
- Recommendsu/LurkerReadyFire in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Ranks it first in their personal burger rankings.
- Recommendsu/liamwhenry in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Says Rolo's does a much better limited-availability burger.
- Mixedu/thehonorablechairman in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Agrees Rolo's is overhyped but says the burger is far from mediocre.
- Recommendsu/gabemmusic in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Was so good they could only keep saying it's a good burger.
- Recommendsu/outlawlooseandrunnin in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Agrees strongly with the parent's praise of Rolo's.
- Caveatu/E_Norma_Stitz41 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Found Rolo's burger a disappointment, overpowered by dijonnaise and overcooked.
- Recommendsu/Statizy in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Named as direct answer to the burger and fries question.
- Recommendsu/capybaramelhor in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025
Calls Rolos excellent.
- Recommendsu/BlueLo2us in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Briefly recommends Rolos.
- Recommendsu/Cartadimusica in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Names Rolo's as a burger pick.
- Recommendsu/skeeter_skeets in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Names Rolo's as a good burger too.
- Caveatu/Bigdaddyhef-365 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026value
Calls Rolo's a hipster ripoff.
- Recommendsu/yaMomsChestHair in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Says Rolo's fires on all cylinders.
- Recommendsu/willkil14 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Notes there is a Rolos location in Queens.
- Mixedu/merposaur in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Loves the burger but wouldn't call it a smashburger.
- Caveatu/EducationalReply6493 in r/Queens · Mar 2024taste
Tried Rolo's and did not think it was good.
- Recommendsu/kfleming84 in r/Queens · Feb 2024
Simply agrees with the recommendation.
- Recommendsu/notyouraverage420 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023taste
Seconds Rolo's, saying they make good food.
- Mixedu/guacamolefairy in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026consistency
Had the same inconsistent experience at Rolo's.
- Caveatu/BananaShinKick in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says Rolo's is very overrated.
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