I was once again at Bank of America depositing some checks, and once again, exploring for lunchtime. I'd remembered going to a fatburger once or twice in the past, and had some favorable memories. I pulled on the door, and walked up to the counter. I was greeted and thanked for my patronage.
Then I was barraged with questions. I was reminded of my first trip to Five Guys. Bewildered, confused, and hungry. Looking at the sign hanging, I decided upon the XXL. Yes. With all the normal things that go on it. With an iced tea. Yes. For here. I did my best to hold my composure while I answered the questions the nice girl asked me. Eventually I paid fifteen dollars, and walked away with a stick with a number.
I sat down at a table, and looked at the receipt to try and figure out what the heck I had just ordered. A minute or two later, a tray was thunked in front of me. The burger was absolutely monstrous, living up to the name of the restaurant. I regretted my recent life decisions that resulted in the beast being placed before me. In retrospect, I hoped I had chosen something slightly smaller.
Two patties sat between buns. Lettuce draped over the top like vines hanging in a minecraft tunnel underneath a jungle. Cheese and mayo drooped down like fangs of a hungry beast. A bag of fries sat next to the thing like an animal companion. Burgers come with "The Works" and that equals Bun, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, relish, mustard, patty, patty, bun. (I added an extra patty when I upsized to XXL) Truly a mountain of meat and bread. had I wanted, I could have heaped all manners of additional items (for an additional charge) upon the burger. Bacon, onion rings, chili, a fried egg, more cheese, even a gluten free bun if I was feeling weird and freaky.
Maybe someday I'll even take the challenge, where they pile a whole crap ton of stuff atop a burger, and if you eat it all, you get your picture on the wall. Not today though. Today I'm just checking the place out.
I hefted the thing up and took a bite. It was good. I guess I got skinny fries in hopes of the name helping me to get skinny. Yeah. Not so much looking at the colossal burger. Oh well. It was really good. The iced tea was good. It was a ton of lunch, and after completing it, I wanted a nap. But, I had another four more hours of work. Challenging.
I'll probably be back, but on payday, and after work. Because 15 for lunch is still a tad pricy. Thanks though! I took some time while digesting to find Valencia on the cup. Amongst the worldwide locations, it's totally in there. I had no idea this chain was so far reaching across the globe! Interesting!
While it was pricy at fifteen dollars, I didn't feel I had to tip anybody. So that saves some strain on the wallet. But thanks for a massive lunch, I hope to stay conscious for the rest of the work day. read more