“ Fabulous burgers, friendly staff, highly recommended. Apparently reviews need to be at least 85 characters so I'm going to continue and say this place is great ”

“ I was so excited to be in the area and to finally check this place out! It's pretty busy for Waterloo Arts Fest but we got through the line and our food quickly. It's a cute spot with bar seating and a few tables. We opted for the OG and kimchi salad. Both were definitely fresh and delicious! I did hear a rumor that this is the best burger in Cleveland and while I will probably keep researching, I am inclined to agree. The kimchi salad is just the right amount of spicy and has some crunch. I'm pretty sure we'll be back and hoping that ube cheesecake is a regular on the menu since I wasn't able to try it today. ”

“ Delicious, cool vibe, quick and friendly service. I've been wanting to go to Doinks for a long time and finally made it there tonight. I loved everything about it - and, somehow, one of the best things about it is that it does not smell like a burger joint. I had the OG and would recommend it to everyone. The smash burgers were delicious but the combo of the Doinks sauce and caramelized onion made it perfect. Loved the fries too, and they are a very, very close second to Tommy's fries, which, if you know, Tommy's fries, is saying a lot. Had a bite of my friends, onion rings and next time I'm going to get them with the extraordinary ranch dipping sauce. Can't wait to go back. ”

“ I'm a sucker for a solid smashburger and this was one of them. Doinks is on a corner with great decor, mural and limited seating but an open window to the kitchen and a bar that surprises. Their housemade seltzers are well curated for a light cocktail with your food. I got the OG with onion rings. Their onion rings are probably if not the best ones I've had yet. Plenty of them, sweet and well battered with big ol onion circles, fried to a crisp and perfectly brown crunch. The OG had flavor with caramelized onions (vs the usual raw overpowering kind), pickles, shredded lettuce, and doinks sauce. A solid bun made it all the way through consumption without deteriorating or getting soggy and a well seasoned patty complimented the other flavors. The spicy pickle salad is spicy, full of flavor, crunchy, super fresh but I can take heat and would not have made it through the whole thing without my company's help. The wedge salad was reported delicious, though I didnt have a taste to report first hand, it looked damn good. Some might think the sides are pricey additions but they dont disappoint in flavor or amount so commit and split (with your table). Will definitely go back. Would like to confirm that the fries live up to all the other parts, but with onion rings like that I dont know that it matters. My only bummer...no milkshakes to go with all the other deliciousness but they'll see me again regardless. ”

“ The staff was really nice. This was my first time trying it, and I got the Poboy... I love that they use smash burgers because I'm a fan of thin patties. I also like the fact that they give you a few options for sides instead of fries, but I wanted to see what their fries were like so I got them. They were decent . The flavor was overall pretty good. I will probably go back and try something else. ”

“ The OG is a great burger. Get the OG burger. The Sweet Heat is also good, but the BBQ sauce isn't as sweet as its name led me to expect. I'm a sweet sauce gal, and if I would have known the BBQ was so tangy I would have gone with the OG and been happier. Fries were good. Kimchi mac salad is tasty if you're a fan of the sensation of a cold mac salad (I am not). The burgers are $16 and come with a side. Beers are $4-5 dollars (cans only) so a dinner for two adds up fast. I would have liked the option to order a burger on its own and a side separately, because once you get through your burger (that you will want to finish), there's not much room for a whole side order of anything. Would probably make more sense, and be more cost-preferable from a consumer standpoint to be able to split a side of fries between two. The service was friendly, and the place was bumping on a Friday evening. Love the open kitchen and bustling diner feel. Great addition to the Waterloo Arts District. ”

“ Amazing experience. Not in the best of areas, but inside is very updated, clean, the all the staff are super friendly and helpful. The burger was probably the best fast casual burger I've ever had. The onion rings came in a heaping portion, and the spicy doinks sauce paired perfectly. They also have a decent bar selection and I really enjoyed their house peace tea seltzer. My only critique is their limited hours. Being closed on Sundays and Mondays, as well as only being open 4-10PM. There were days I wanted to go that they were closed, and I don't always want a smash burger for dinner. Being open for lunch would be a lot more appropriate in my opinion. ”

“ Love this cool little spot on a corner near the downtown North Collinwood arts district. These folks know their way around a flattop grill! We came on a recent Friday night (during the neighborhood's art walk) for some sustenance before strolling. We each ordered an OG smashburger and then two different sides so we could sample each. Honestly, the OG burger was a bit of a sloppy mess, but still tasty with two smashed beef patties, melted American cheese, grilled onions, dill pickle chips and their Doinks sauce. Problem was that the behemoth could not be put down once dug into, lest the whole thing kinda unraveled in the basket. But...the flavor combo could not be denied. Their onion rings were plentiful and uber-crispy, served with a spicy version of the famous Doinks sauce. My wife's wedge salad was a very well executed version. Overall, a great dining experience and worth seeking out if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a perfectly greasy bite! ”

“ YES. High thee to Doinks immediately, yelpers. Doinks is the real deal delicious smashburgers. Very welcome addition to the Waterloo neighborhood. Even more welcome was the site of a Steven Kwan life sized cutout featured in a corner of the room. You'll order at the front register, grab any drinks, and then take a seat (hopefully there are some open) while you wait for your food. I always love an open kitchen, which they have, because you can keep track of your order and see the freshness of the food. On the topic of food, we went for the OG to see what the standard situation had to offer, and it was awesome, so I can't wait to go back to try some of the more specialty burger creations. ”

“ An unassuming place on the outside but lots of delicious choices on the inside. Made the hike here and it was worth it. No too much seating present but there seemed a good flow of people getting takeout. The burger options were fun and varied even though it has few selections. We really enjoyed the OG and the Kimchi burger. Fries and onion rings were hot and fresh and brought the meal together. Telling my friends about this and coming back again soon! ”