BareBurger, not so bare?
At the end of the closter plaza, stands BareBurger, they have around 38 chains in the United States and 48 chains across 5 countries. BareBurger promises better burgers with better ingredients to everyone who tries their food, but are their burgers really better? Of course, you can't judge food based solely on the review without actually eating what the restaurant has to offer, but whoever takes time out of their day to read my review will have the impression that they've already tried the food, seen the restaurant, and talked to the waiters.
Despite the good food and short wait times for both my food and my table, I felt that BareBurger was mediocre. The staff seemed very matter-of-fact and lacking in interest when serving me or even just answering questions. And when I wanted to bill, my friend had to get up and ask our waiter to bring it to the table.
When I first walked into the restaurant with my friend, I noticed that there was no one to seat us. Service moved like clockwork; they were efficient but seemed cold and uninterested. We soon saw a waitress on the other side of the establishment, and she told us to sit wherever we wanted. We wanted to sit outside, but it had been raining and the chairs and tables were still wet. After we had picked a table, we looked at our menus, which had a wide variety of foods, ranging from burgers to salads, multiple items on the kids' menu, and a good selection of desserts to choose from. Only about 3 tables were filled in the whole restaurant, which was unusual since school had just gotten out, so the whole place was pretty quiet. We chose a two-person table close to the entrance and decided what to order.
While the food at BareBurger looks inviting and is fairly affordable for most people, the atmosphere is like any other restaurant. There were a couple of big windows where we were sitting, which were nice because a lot of light was coming into the building, but the four TVs in each corner made it feel like the restaurant couldn't decide if it wanted to serve burgers or broadcast the evening news.
We got our drinks right after we ordered, and the food after about 15 minutes. Everything looked normal, nothing fancy. I ordered a lemonade, fries, chicken wings, and for dessert, I got a chocolate milkshake, which all looked and tasted great. The lemonade was sweet and sour, the chicken wings were also great, but the milkshake was kind of bland. My friend got the same thing as me, just a Shirley Temple instead of a lemonade and a vanilla milkshake instead of chocolate.
Despite the great-looking food and short wait times, the taste can vary. I have been to BareBurger a couple of times, and the wait time for a table and food is always short, which I love, especially when I haven't eaten for a long time. When I went to this location, the food tasted good, even though it wasn't world-class, I still enjoyed everything I bought. But the taste is a little different each time. Sometimes the food is dry, and other times it's a symphony of flavors, but each time I go, it seems like a different chef is cooking the food. I had a good experience eating at BareBurger, but it doesn't compare to something world-class. It's just a normal, casual restaurant that anyone can visit.
The restaurant was clean, and the staff made sure to clear any tables with plates still on them, but in doing so, they seemed to forget about us. We were enjoying our food and having a great time. The waiter came by once to check on us, asking how the food was and if we needed anything else. But after that, it felt like we were invisible as they started clearing plates from other tables, as if we were just another item on the to-do list.
Around five minutes after we had finished our food and drinks, our waiter was nowhere to be found, and the place felt like a ghost town. My friend had to get up and walk over to the counter to ask how we could pay. They told us to use the QR code on the table, but it required an app. After a couple of minutes, they finally came over to help us, and luckily, they accepted Apple Pay, so we could wrap things up and head out.
Bareburger has a diverse menu, but it is also more expensive than other restaurants I have been to. It is affordable, but compared to some other places that are mostly like BareBurger, the prices could have been lower. I paid around $35 plus tip and tax for my meal, which was a good price.
I would definitely recommend BareBurger as a nice, affordable spot if you need a quick, casual meal. The restrooms are clean, and the food tastes great. If you're looking for something fancier, this place might not be for you, but otherwise, it's a solid choice. Overall, I'd rate this restaurant an eight out of ten. The food looked and tasted great, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the staff were friendly, though at one point, they seemed like they had their hands full and forgot about us. read more