Modern Burger is weird. It's attached to an expensive steakhouse located in a ritzy mall, yet it's seems like it's trying to emulate an in-n-out burger type of experience albiet with slightly higher prices.
It's basically a little window you order from, and outside the order window is a couple of hightop counters with benches. It's set up perfectly for eating while people-watching...which let's be honest, is the best thing about going to Scottsdale Fashion Square.
It takes a few minutes on average, and you're presented with a couple of sliders. They aren't very big, but unless you've got a raging appetite, they should do the trick...especially if you get an order of fries with them. Each time we've went, the burgers have been cooked to perfection...they're really juicy and flavorful. Nothing fancy...just a straight up burger with all the regular toppings that'll melt in your mouth. There's something to be said about a nicely cooked burger. When you use fresh meat and cook it right...you don't need to get fancy and have exotic toppings. There's just something about these burgers that melts in your mouth...whatever it is...it's got me craving them every couple months if we happen to be at the mall.
I wouldn't go out of my way to get one of these burgers, but if you're already at the mall, you're not gonna do any better than Modern Burger for a nice little Mall lunch. It easily beats out all the other Mall food offerings. Worth a try. 3.75/5.