Anyone who has lived any amount of time in Alberta is aware of Burger Baron, which has operated in…read morethis province for 65 years.
Though they are all now independently owned, a few stand above the rest.
I work near this location, so it has been a go to for many years.
This a low rent drive-in, in a low rent neighbourhood, serving excellent low rent food.
Having not been in for some time, I found myself craving the legendary Mushroom Burger and Onion Rings, so stopped by for lunch.
I chose the pickup window as my delivery choice, and having placed my order, wheeled around the tight corners to the pickup window to wait for my food.
This is not McDonalds... there is no team of uniformed drones bustling in the kitchen, blasting out your order in seconds.
This appeared to be one girl, taking orders and doing the cooking.
I waited an easy 10 minutes, and took some pleasure in watching the guy in the car behind me losing his mind over how long it was taking...
The window opens, and a hand holding a brown paper bag is thrust out the window. As I bring it into the car, the delicious aroma of fried food permeates the air, the upholstery and my very being.
As I return to work, I walk through the common area, and watch heads and noses turn to follow me, co-workers asking, "Whatcha got there?"
"The Baron," I say and conversation turns to their favourite dishes.
Once back to my desk, the reveal.
I just got the single Mushroom Burger, and it is huge, an easy 6" across.
The Large Onion Rings was also extremely generous, a big bag of crispy, deep fried goodness.
All was well cooked, and the flavours, especially the burger, brought back many fond memories of burgers past.
Loaded with mushrooms and the "special mushroom sauce" the burger alone was all I really needed.
Next time, I would go for the small Onion Rings.
Other recommendations:
Deep Fried Mushrooms
Deep Fried Pickles
Corn Fritters
Milk Shakes
I can't promise that every burger is made with "love," but they are made with tradition in mind, and BB is an Alberta classic for good reason.
Is it the best burger in Edmonton?
Again, no...
But this is tasty comfort food, in large servings at a reasonable price.
You should eat here.