It is a scientific fact that I can eat my body weight in burgers.**…read more
(** not real science)
So when I found out the spot that Yelp boasted had "the best" burgers in Stockholm was just a five minute walk from my airbnb? Glee. Pure glee. My visit was a short one and on this occasion, I didn't have time to sit in for dinner, but the call to burgerdom was strong and so I headed in this direction hoping they did takeaway.
First relevant fact: they do takeaway.
Walking in the door, I was greeted by a very nice woman and told that yes, I could order the burger to devour at home. Woohoo!! However, having seen the space, I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to stay to eat. This room is right up my alley!
Second relevant fact: this place is decorated like if a hipster and a lumberjack had a baby and that baby grew up to be rather posh and decided to open a restaurant.
It's a nice blend of comfort and polish. I would have happily stayed to eat there, especially because i'm sure they had some interesting craft beer in the mix (I can't confirm this as I didn't see the drinks menu). But alas, I was on a schedule so after ten minutes, I grabbed my takeaway, paid the lovaly gal at the counter and skipped back to my place.
Third relevant fact: for a city that is SO expensive to drink alcohol in, Stockholm is doing it right with food portions.
This meal was a great size! With two sides and a sizable burger it was well worth the price. Also, I tip the hat to whoever found these takeaway boxes, because it keeps the food hot and separate - no messy sauce disasters here! But the million dollar question: how was the burger?
Fourth relevant fact: Stockholm you boast a darn fine burger... but it's not taking the "best" trophy quite yet.
Ok, so don't get me wrong - this is a GREAT burger! The pattie is sizable, well seasoned and well cooked (god bless you people who understand medium rare burgers!) and I very happily devoured the whole thing but I found the bun a little lacking on this. For burger with so much oophm, I would have liked a heartier bun.
So it doesn't take my top burger honours but if I lived in the city, I would definitely make the trip for it and if I'm staying in the area again, i'd be back here with bells on!