Burger ”Poco Loco”

Staffed by an international frenzy of young staff, the place is already filled with a good vibe! A large menu, we ordered a smash burger and a cheese burger with a side of fries! To be honest, we got smashed by the local IPAs and by the burger!! Definitely will be returning, especially after a long day in the mountains!!

I’m updating my Google reviews from a while back—this one’s from March 2016! I originally posted it on TripAdvisor. It’s great to see that Poco Loco is still going strong and survived the Covid years. The first time I came here, I was solo. The place had a cozy vibe, friendly staff, and amazing food at great value—right in the heart of Chamonix. After that, I brought friends back a few more times during my stay. Who would’ve thought anyone could make something out of this long, narrow space? But somehow, they’ve turned it into a cool, laid-back burger joint that just works. You can see the burgers being made as you walk in—nice touch! You’ll need to order at the bar, and trust me, the burgers are massive and seriously filling. If you’re eating in, try the fries inside the burger for something fun and different. And, of course, you’ve got to pair it with a cold beer. The fresh, crusty rolls they use are next-level good! There was a Kiwi guy working there back in the day who was trying to improve his French, but most people kept chatting to him in English. I wonder if he’s still there? If you meet him—or anyone else—give them a chance to practice their French! Don’t miss checking out the vintage signage on the walls—it adds to the charm. I can’t wait to get back to Chamonix and visit Poco Loco again. It’s still one of my favorite spots!

Amazing burger. I would recommend the smash burgers. A variety of choices when it comes to burgers and price value is great. I personally didn’t like the creps as much as they were very oily and it seemed to me a bit undercooked. For the price you pay for the creps you should get at least 2 creps.

That's yummiest burger I've ever tasted, I've tried the Poco Loco Burger but without the becon. The double partty is amazing 😍, medium rare and I live it. The buns is not your regular buns, it's more like the French bagget and it's crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. Last but least, the fries. The oh my goodness crunchy big fries. Service is super high fast 👌🏻

The food was okay The spicy burger was nice I just did not like the bread very much. The service is good nice staff cozy place and reasonable prices

Compared to the best burger I’ve ever had, this was maybe a 3.7/5 but the best burger you’ll get in chamonix. The biggest plus was that their burgers are massive and you’ll definitely get your money’s worth. Buns were fresh and amazing and ingredients were all tasty. Restaurant is also pretty cool. Also tons of vegetarian options.

We went for a friend's birthday, we ordered 4 burgers but we received only bread and no meat, you can see it in the photo. We left disappointed for the food

Poco Loco Burger does the job if you’re looking for a satisfying meal! The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money’s worth. The burgers are tasty and hit the spot. The real highlight, though, is the staff—they’re incredibly kind and friendly, which makes the experience even better. If you’re in the mood for a big, hearty burger, Poco Loco is a great choice.

Their smash burgers were delicious freshly made and full of flavor. Staff and crowd were friendly and you sit upstairs. Affordable in a very expensive city Simple and delicious

First off the bat, this place is cramped! The ordering area and entrance way is so small that it's hard to get through when there are a lot of people, to the point where if you're not eating in, you just wait outside until your food is ready. That being said, the burgers here are really good! We tried: The hash brown poco loco - this burger was so hefty! But also pretty decent. The hash brown made it stand out, so if you get the regular poco loco, I assume you get a pretty standard burger. Definitely not bad but nothing special in terms on ingredients. However, I really liked the bun! The outside was thicker and crispy without feeling stale. And the inside of the bun was still soft! Frenchie - this burger was my personal favorite of the two. Same compliments for the bun, but I loved the combination of the cheese and honey for the toppings. It was the perfect amount of sweet and savory. The fries and onion rings were both really good as well. The fries were really crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and salted generously. And the onion rings were pretty typical. One thing I wasn't a big fan of was how long our order took just because we were waiting on the fries which took forever. But they ended up upgrading our fries to a medium for the trouble, so no complaints here!

I really wanted to like this place, but I thought it was just ok. First, the ordering area is so tight that if there are people walking in behind you, it will be a tight squeeze trying to walk out. After placing my order, it took 30 minutes for my order to be ready. First off, the fries are pretty good. It was hot and crispy and were big like chips and not the typical French fries you see at a McDonalds or something. My biggest complaint is the size of the bread ratio to the meat they give you. Holy cow!!! That's a lot of bread. I wish they had given you more meet so that every bite had meat in it and you are not just eating bread. The meat was also on the dry side. I would still pick this place over McDonalds that's close by.

100% the best burger shop in town. We ate at 3 different burger restaurants in Chamonix. I highly recommend the Smash Burger. Was the best of 4 different burgers we got.

A burger as big as your face, or my face to be more impressive. Poco Loco Burger in Chamonix is a must stop for delicious burgers and lively atmosphere. There are many fine dining restaurants in town, but I don't know if I was any more satisfied with a meal in Chamonix than at Poco Loco. The burgers are freshly made to order, you can go small (not really small) or go big with everything on it. I didn't try the chicken sandwiches, but got the regular Poco Loco, H Poco Loco, Cheese and the Smash Burger. Each was absolutely fresh and delicious. Added fries, calamari and mozzarella sticks for extra calories. Do yourself a favor and make sure to stop at Poco Loco when in Chamonix. Easy to find in the middle of town. After skiing I couldn't think of a better place to satisfy your hunger. Top things to do in Chamonix: Aiguillé Di Midi, QC Terme Chamonix, Poco Loco and of course Ski!

The food was amazing!!! Loved the laid back feel! And the service was the friendliest in Chamonix!

Only place that I could find a seat @1:15 on marathon Saturday. Ordered the Chèvre salad which was very good. I was craving a salad. So tired of eating potatoes!! Order at window and they bring it out quickly.

best burger place, HAND DOWN anywhere in europe! home made cut fries to boot. Lines are crazy but quickly learned can put in an order and they are pretty accurate on when to come back. kind of a mix of 'french bread' smash burger along with their own unique sauce. not to mention, given that town, well priced for a casual meal.

Poco Loco is very POCO. Tiny place that sells burgers, fries and crepes among other items. The seating area in the top level is tiny might carry 20 max. Must order food downstairs first before getting seated upstairs. I went with the American burger and my wife went with the cheese burger with a side of fries. Thought the burger bun was hard and took away from the enjoyment. Even though we ordered the big size of the burger thought the amount meat didn't match the proportion of the bun. Felt more bun than burger. The onion rings was average. Overall thought it's not worth eating in Poco Loco. If I'm going to eat junk food I would hope it tastes amazing so that I feel less guilty for eating unhealthy. Here are my ratings: American: 7/10 Onion rings: 6/10

One of the most deliciously amazeballs "burgers" I have ever shoveled with love into my face. The New Hashbrown Gourmet layers (2 or 3) hash browns with bacon, camembert, honey, and herbs. No patty, just FYI. Maybe it was the 125K of trail running but I could have ordered and eaten another right after. It's decadent and swoon worthy.

One of the best food and value in Chamonix. Not to be missed! The bread is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. So good! Place is tiny with only two tables outside. There's more seating upstairs but we chose the bar stools outside for people watching and fresh alpine air.

When in Chamonix, there are so many options ... this is a really fun burger and fry joint that has a great selection of beer - the tables are set for conversations shared by all - nice place for lunch !

My wife and I made a day trip to Chamonix from Geneva and stopped in for lunch. Let me say this, we would have done this trip just to come eat at Poco Loco. We both got burgers that were out of this world. I would recommend trying the hash burger. Also, grab a bottle of the local Brasserie du Mont Blanc blonde to top it off.

Great burgers at affordable prices Try the hash browns burger served with sweet honey

I guess I'm not sure what all the hype is about. Maybe we ordered the wrong type of burgers (Annapurna and Everest)? My sandwich was absolutely smothered with mayonnaise and all I could taste was the fries in the sandwich. So I ended up picking out half the fries and then I could actually taste the chicken (well-flavored, but drowned out by too much mayo). Cash only and it's a very small, cozy place. It's also relatively cheap by Chamonix standards and has a small but good selection of beer. Overall... it was fine, but you're not going to find the best burger of your life here.

My favorite meal in Chamonix: this is a ski-town joint, no white linens to be seen, just greasy and delicious calories to replace what you burned on the slopes. We had dinner pretty early, and I'm glad we did since there are only about 20 seats in the place, all in a narrow hallway upstairs. Order at the bar (food and beer), then take your beer (you didn't order one? why not? get the Kronenbourg!) upstairs and grab or stalk a table. Camp out until your food arrives, then inhale it. The bread is a great little roll, similar to a what you would call a kaiser roll in the US, but better than what you'd get in the US because the French don't f-around when it comes to bread. they take that stuff seriously. Each burger comes with a couple little patties rather than one big one, and there's no "how would you like your burger cooked?" They'll cook them the way they want and you'll like it. It's not an overly greasy patty, but it was moist enough, and combined with everything else it works just fine. Your burger is going to come with fries stuff in it (and surrounding it, no need for a side order here), unless you get the hash brown burger, which has hash browned potatoes in it instead of fries. Also freaking delicious. Either way, can't go wrong with the Poco Loco Burger. My only regret is that I didn't save room for crepes; theirs looked fantastic as we rolled our bloated bellies out the door afterwards. Don't be a fool, if you've been skiing or hiking all day get some poco loco, you've earned it.

Great burger joint in downtown area. Reasonable price, big portion and very tasty fries. The only minus is that the meat seem from frozen patties. Overall, it's a good bargain for Chamonix tourist hot spot. They also serve crepes which are pretty good as well.

We had been cross country skiing on the red run at the Nordic center in Chamonix for 4 hours. 11.6 km. We had burgers & crepes. The Poco Loco burger was Mont Blanc sized 300gm of meat. The savory crepes were tasty delicious for overseas visitors. Chamonixians may think we are Loco for rating this but we were hungry after the Nordic workout. Seating was upstairs & cosy. We did not sit outside as it was snowing. The hot spicy burger was spicilicious. Frenchy was sweet & cheeky to taste buds. Worth coming if you're needing energy for snowboarding. Friendly & artisan touch to America.

This is my favorite place in town. They have the best burgers and crepes for an amazing price. We ordered Poco Loco, Everest burger, and a Strawberry Banana Crepes - oh emmm geee! I have NEVER had this good meal before in my life and the size of the meal was huge. It's definitely bang for the buck! the staff is super friendly and the decor is to die for. This was a true "hole in the wall" experience for us! I highly recommend this place.

If you want to eat for less than €10 in Chamonix then this your spot. First thing to note is that the food and beer selection alone is probably 3/5 but the prices and ambiance of the narrow, funky dining space upstairs elevate it to being a go-to for at least one of your nights in Cham. Trust me, you don't need the big burger.

One of my go-to spots in Chamonix. They have the best burgers, ham sandwiches, and crepes around.... and for a great price. There's also a cool atmosphere upstairs, so definitely eat inside if you have the chance. It's sometimes hard to tell where to eat in Chamonix, but I kept coming back here and highly recommend it. I can't wait to come back and ski a full day then go here for dinner.

Great sandwiches and frites. Good value. Friendly service and staff. Always greet you with a smile. Food was so good, I went here three days in a row!

I'm quite sure I'll still be thinking about this sandwich weeks later. It was the Hashbrown Chicken and it was amazing. Huge but so delicious. The place can get a bit crowded but it's a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend.

This was a true "hole in the wall" experience in a beautiful mountain town. Definitely not what I expected but it was awesome nonetheless. I had a chicken burger with bacon, tomato and onions and some type of a semi-spicy mayo/mustard. It was fantastic and it had so much flavor, especially considering the price (6 euros). My girlfriend had a vegetarian garlic hashbrown burger and it was equally interesting and tasteful. Who ever thought a hashbrown on bread could taste that good? The fries were fairly bland steak fries but nothing to complain about; at least they had huge bottles of ketchup and mayo to drown them in. The ambiance upstairs in the tiny/narrow seating area made the experience even more memorable. We shared a table with a Swedish guy who was "drinking his last beer" because he was leaving to summit Mount Blanc the next day and thought he was going die, considering he had never really climbed a mountain. Overall this was easily a 5 star experience. Good/cheap/creative food and a fun atmosphere in a cool place.

Nice people, small place, Big beautiful French bread bun with 2 patties the size of a McD's burger. What a disappointment, followed the 'stars'...... The Jekyll and Hyde's burgers are 100% better!!!!!!! Yeah the bun is a little less but you get a nice thick burger!!!

Extra half star for staff efficiency and friendliness! 3.5 star. Huge buns, flavorful chicken sandwiches. French fries are boring English fish n chip style, American steak fry - not very good. Cute spot with outdoor seating and more seating upstairs.

Nice easy burger place. A bit greasy, but super good! Many people who got the burger with fries in it dumped the fries out to eat vs ordering a side of fries. Small space inside to eat.

The burger is delicious!!! And very reasonably priced. So much more yummy that many of the very over priced tourist restaurants in the area that have gross food.