Stacked Burger Co sits in Worthington Woods serving modern burger diner comfort with Chef Max Wertheim’s hybrid smash patties since November 18, 2024.
This Worthington Woods Boulevard spot turns 1/3-pound patties into crispy-edged, juicy-centered burgers that feel bigger and more considered than typical smashburgers.
It’s the kind of place where one stacked burger and a basket of loaded fries make you instantly glad you drove north of downtown. 🍔
How they won local’s hearts
Stacked Burger Co grew out of three years of burger tinkering at Alphabetical Comfort Kitchen’s Budd Dairy Food Hall stall, where Chef Max tested different grinds, meats, processes, and buns.
When Max teamed up with brothers Dan and Jordan Lamatrice to open a dedicated burger shop at 1089 Worthington Woods Blvd, they brought that entire notebook of experiments with them.
Columbus Underground and local writers quickly picked up on the difference this wasn’t just another smashburger joint, it was a carefully dialed-in version with more heft and more attention to detail.
The hybrid smash concept is simple but smart: a 1/3-pound patty smashed primarily on one side, creating crispy, lacey edges while keeping a thicker, juicy middle.
That gives you the texture smashburger fans want without sacrificing the satisfying bite of a bigger, classic burger.
Everything follows a from-scratch philosophy burger grinds, sauces, chili, aioli, and even the veggie patty are made in-house for maximum flavor and control.
Inside, the restaurant leans clean and bright with white walls, white tile, and a giant chalkboard where guests can leave notes, doodles, and names in every color.
It feels like a modern spin on a classic burger counter, somewhere between a fast-casual joint and a nostalgic diner.
That mix of polished design, friendly service, and big, messy burgers made Stacked Burger Co an instant north-side “you’ve gotta try this” recommendation.
Food Highlights
- Stack Burger: A 1/3-pound hybrid smash patty with caramelized onions, American cheese, house dill pickles, shredded romaine, ketchup, and house garlic aioli classic flavors stacked into what many are already calling a best-in-Columbus bite. 🍔
- Braisy Dazeburger: The biggest, messiest burger on the menu, topped with house beer-braised brisket in quantities generous enough that the brisket alone could be its own sandwich. 🥩
- Beer Gut Fries: French fries buried under house Beer Gut Chili, cheese, and sour cream, a $6 loaded side that delivers full meal satisfaction and gets called out as a phenomenal value. 🍟
- Chicken Stack: Crispy fried chicken thigh instead of breast, with dill pickles, garlic aioli, and shredded romaine. Juicy, crunchy, and good enough to make chicken-focused spots nervous. 🍗
- Onion Rings: Golden, crunchy rings that give fry-fatigue diners another satisfying option and show off the kitchen’s side-dish range. 🧅
- House-Made Veggie Burger: A scratch-made veggie patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, house dill pickles, and garlic aioli, thoughtful enough that even meat-eating regulars respect it. 🥬
Atmosphere
The Worthington Woods location feels like a sparkling modern burger diner, with bright white tile, an open kitchen, and a simple layout that keeps the focus on the food.
The big chalkboard wall gives the space personality, turning repeat visits into a chance to add your mark to a growing collection of colorful notes and names.
Service stays friendly and quick, with staff happy to explain the hybrid smash concept and steer first-timers toward signature picks like the Stack Burger and Beer Gut Fries.
Bottom Line
Stacked Burger Co turns Chef Max Wertheim’s hybrid smashburger experiments into big, crispy-edged, juicy-centered burgers that have been earning buzz since opening day in November 2024.
Between the Stack Burger, Braisy Dazeburger, and Beer Gut Fries, this Worthington Woods shop is exactly the kind of focused, from-scratch burger joint Columbus didn’t know it needed until it arrived. 🌟
Address: Heyday, 1527 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 274-3238
Hours: Monday–Saturday from 11 AM–9 PM | Sun: Closed