Gary's Grilled Turkey Burgers & Sauces is owned and run by Gary Thornhill and offers a variety of…read moredifferent types of turkey burgers (Classic Turkey, Cajun Shrimp and Turkey, Lamb and Turkey, Ginger and Teriyaki Turkey, 6-Pepper Turkey, Apple Chipotle Turkey, and even grilled chicken breast sandwiches (in Original Recipe or Jamaican Jerk)). I've tried the Gary's Classic Turkey Burger (freshly-ground turkey, seasoned with garlic, sweet onion, and with Gary's secret spice blend; topped with BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese; we also opted for some turkey bacon as well at an additional charge); Apple Chipotle Turkey Burger (fresh ground turkey stuffed with sweet onion and Granny Smith apples, seasoned with chipotle chili pepper, sweet paprika, garlic, ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and orange peel; topped with golden mustard, BBQ sauce, and Colby Jack cheese); the Original Recipe Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich (seasoned with garlic, onion, ginger, oregano, rosemary, and marinade/meat sauce); and, the Jamaican Jerk Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich (seasoned with scallions, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and chili peppers). All the burgers are grilled over hickory and cherry wood with fresh rosemary and thyme, served on Martin's rolls, and all contain no MSG, egg, or breadcrumbs. What was super impressive is that each of the burgers and the chicken has always been grilled and cooked perfectly, regardless of their massive thickness (!!!) - it has that nice grilled, crispy exterior, but the inside is always cooked all the way through and super juicy. While there are different flavors, all seem to have the similar basic blend of stronger spices that are used and end up kind of tasting the same - it's just that the Apple Chipotle Turkey and the Jamaican Jerk Grilled Chicken has a more of a kick to them - I have to try the Cajun Shrimp & Turkey burger next time (they were sold out of these first thing in the morning!). I recommend in opting out of the BBQ sauce, as the burger alone is seasoned and flavorful enough - I just wish that there was ketchup or mayo available! This place always has a line, no matter how early you go - Gary does orders by 'sets,' so after you put in your order, he'll give you a very generous 'estimate' on when to come back to pick up your purchases. Ours was quoted 1 hour, but we actually ended up waiting 2.5+! The wait might not be worth it to some, but just note that the tent is set up at the Baltimore Farmers' Market & Bazaar, and you can technically roam around, get some other bites, and come back. He really does serve up the best turkey burgers, and it is one of those cool experiences if you're at the Market. The staff are super friendly, efficient, and really make sure that each order is accurate - Mr. Gary himself is super personable and likes talking it up with the customers. Also note that some 'regulars' may conveniently 'cut' in line, and it seems like a natural thing. Parking is limited around the area, but some free spots can be found with persistence. Located currently at Pleasant and Fallsway.
+perfectly-grilled and -cooked turkey burgers! :D
+Apple Chipotle Turkey Burger
+no need for BBQ sauce
+no need for the turkey bacon
+served on Martin's rolls
+MSG-, breadcrumbs-, and egg-free!
+cash only
+friendly staff
+'regulars' do cut in the queue (!!!)
+very generous wait time given (expect a 2.5+ hour wait)
+limited parking around the Bazaar