Burger Bench Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to Burger Bench, a vibrant gem located at 237 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA. This restaurant redefines the burger experience, specializing in breakfast and brunch delights that cater to all appetites, including vegan options for the plant-based crowd. Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, each dish not only bursts with flavor but is also crafted with quality ingredients.

  • Menu Highlights: Expect classic burgers with a twist, along with creative sides that elevate your dining experience.
  • Accessibility: Fully ADA-compliant, Burger Bench ensures everyone can enjoy their casual ambiance and delicious offerings.
  • Convenience: With options for takeout, delivery, and even a drive-thru, fulfilling your burger cravings has never been easier.
  • Community Focus: Owned by women and proudly Asian-owned, Burger Bench fosters inclusivity and offers military discounts.

Every visit promises good food, a lively atmosphere, and a sense of belonging. Don’t miss out!

BURGERS SLIDERS GRILLED CHEESE SIDES SALADS HOT BOWLS FLOATSDESSERTS

BURGERS

The Classic

Natural, real American cheese, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, Bench sauce
$$10.50

Chorizo Diablo

Spicy chorizo, grilled peppers, cream cheese, cheddar, arugula, tomato, jalapenos, house chipotle aioli
$$12.90

Bench Burger

Thick smoked bacon, blue cheese, Monterey Jack, grilled mushrooms onions, arugula, hickory BBQ sauce
$$12.90

Sunrise

Thick smoked bacon, sunny side up egg, crunchy tots, cheddar cheese, Bench sauce
$$12.90

Smokehouse

Thick smoked bacon, seasoned crunchy onion straws, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house BBQRanch sauce
$$12.90

Swiss Mushroom

Grilled mushrooms, Swiss cheese, house garlic aioli
$$11.50

Taco Burger

Housemade salsa and cilantro aioli, fresh crunchy tortilla strips, shredded cheese
$$12.50

Handmade Black Bean
$$12.50

California Turkey

All natural turkey patty, thick smoked bacon, local avocado, tomato, lettuce, premium mayonnaise
$$13.50

Grilled Chicken Club

All natural chicken, thick smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, premium mayonnaise
$$12.50

Fried Chicken Sandwich

Thick smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, house sriracha aioli
$$12.90

Golden Rooster

Crispy seasoned fried chicken, sweet pickled slaw, sliced green apple, house Sriracha aioli
$$12.90

Inferno Fried Chicken

Cajunstyle fried chicken, pickled slaw, pickles, housemade comeback sauce
$$12.90

Cheeseburger

Beef patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, Bench sauce
$$5.20

BBQ

Beef patty, thick smoked bacon, Cheddar, arugula, tomato, house hickory BBQ sauce
$$5.20

Smokehouse

Beef patty, thick bacon, crunchy onion straws, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house BBQRanch sauce
$$5.20

Swiss Mushroom

Beef patty, grilled mushrooms, Swiss cheese, house garlic aioli
$$5.20

Fig Jam

Beef patty, monterey Jack, arugula, tomato, house fig jam
$$5.20

Grilled Chicken Club

All natural chicken breast, thick smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, premium mayonnaise
$$5.20

Fried Chicken

Thick smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, house sriracha aioli
$$5.20

Golden Rooster

Our signature fried chicken, sweet pickled slaw, sliced green apple, house sriracha aioli
$$5.20

Chorizo

Locally made chorizo patty, cheddar, arugula, tomato, house chipotle aioli
$$5.20

SLIDERS

GRILLED CHEESE

Classic Cheese Melt

Three cheeses Cheddar, Monterey Jack, parmesan
$$9.90

Patty Melt

Handmade fresh angus patty, grilled mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, parmesan
$$12.90

Veggie Melt

Grilled mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, parmesan
$$10.50

Brie And Fig Melt

Melted Brie, sliced green apples, housemade fig jam
$$10.50

Bacon Cheese Melt

Thick smoked bacon, cheddar, Monterey Jack, parmesan
$$11.90

Pestomato Melt

Pesto Aioli, sliced tomato, Swiss cheese, parmesan cheese
$$10.50

Crispy Chicken Wings

Our signature seasoned crispy chicken wings. Pick of two of our awesome sauces

Natural Fries
$$5.50

Crispy Tots

Crunchy golden nuggets of goodness
$$5.50

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Handtossed in truffle seasalt, parmesan, fresh parsley
$$7.20

Truffle Parmesan Tots

Handtossed in truffle seasalt, parmesan, fresh parsley
$$7.20

BeerBattered Onion Rings

Natural onion rings thin cut from jumbo sweet onions, dipped in beer batter
$$7.20

Mini Corn Dogs

Bitesized, crispy, and golden
$$7.20

Half And Half

Pick two of our delicious sides above
$$7.90

Fried Chicken Bites

Fresh chicken breast fried with a golden batter
$$7.20

SIDES

SALADS

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

Allnatural chicken breast, shaved parmesan, parmesan toast, house caesar dressing
$$12.90

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

Allnatural chicken breast, bacon, egg, blue cheese, tomato, avocado, house ranch dressing
$$14.90

Arugula Apple Salad

Handmade crispy goat cheese, sliced green apple, candied walnuts, feta, house citrus vinaigrette
$$12.90

Taco Salad

Allnatural grilled chicken breast, housemade salsa cilantro aioli, fresh, crunchy tortilla strips shredded cheese
$$13.50

Western Fried Chicken Salad

Allnatural fried chicken breast, crunchy onion straws, mesquite corn and peppers, shredded cheese, house BBQ ranch dressing
$$13.90

Country Fried Chicken Salad

Allnatural fried chicken breast, smoked bacon, tomatoes, shredded cheese, house Ranch dressing
$$13.90

House Tomato Soup

House tomato soup garnished with parmesan cheese and served with parmesan toast
$$7.90

Grand Avenue Chili

Housemade chili topped with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, chopped onions, and sour cream, sourdough toast
$$7.90

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Housemade chicken tortilla soup topped with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and crispy tortilla strips
$$7.90

HOT BOWLS

FLOATSDESSERTS

Root Beer Float

With Stubborn Soda Classic Root Beer
$$6.90

GrownUp Root Beer Float

With Bear Roots Hard Root Beer and premium vanilla ice cream
$$9.50