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    Fox Burger

    3.8 (79 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Erika G.

    You've likely been living under a rock if you haven't at least somewhat noticed the smash burger craze. What's a smash burger? Well, they're exactly what they sound like: Burgers that have been smashed onto a hot griddle or skillet, sizzled until deeply browned, and cloaked with melted cheese. This smashing technique has obviously been around for a while but was further popularized by the Smashburger chain which was founded in Denver in 2007 (we have two of these restaurants; one in Sherwood Park and one in St. Albert). Beyond chains, Edmonton has several great options to indulge in this specific type of hamburger and I would be remiss if I didn't mention Flat Boy Burgers, a personal favourite, as a part of this conversation. The main difference of a smash burger compared to a "normal" burger is that the flattened patties are extra thin with crispy edges and a great sear. They're full of that good, good brown flavour. Fox Burger is one of the top restaurants in the city to experience an amazing non-chain version of this burger and now with three locations and a food truck, they clearly know what's up. Their original Highlands location was also awarded Favourite Patio on the Edmonton Food Faves We Crave 2024 list. Sadly for me, my visit happened on a Saturday evening in the dead of winter so a magical patio experience was not in the cards. However, the restaurant does boast a gorgeous rooftop patio that I would love to visit in warmer months. Every time I visit Highlands I can't help but exclaim what an adorable part of the city it is. The main strip on 112th Avenue is small, yet full of amazing businesses and so much character. What a gem of a neighbourhood in our city! Fox Burger is located right in the thick of it, in the historical Gibbard Block building, an iconic landmark that was built in 1912. The restaurant is small yet decently spacious and simple in decor with wood paneling details and an antique-style ceiling. There are old-timey framed pictures of Edmonton scenes on the walls that fit in with the era of the building perfectly. Settling in at a comfortable table with bench seating, I looked at the cocktail menu and easily decided upon the Winter Sangria (Red wine, cointreau, sherry, lemon, demerara, cinnamon, fruit - $13.50) because I love anything that matches the season. I was brought a big wine glass full of all the fun bits that make sangria special. The drink was juicy and boozy. The winter theme was achieved by using warm spices, capturing that holiday-like feeling. Sangria is certainly viewed as a summertime beverage (I bet it's the ideal drink up on the patio) and I loved that they found a way to make it work in the winter as well. Of course there is also plenty of beer on the menu, because beer and burgers just makes sense! My co-diner tried the Aurora Key Lime Pie Sour by Rival Trade Brewing Co. and we were both impressed at how well they truly harnessed the key lime pie flavour in a way that was a total delight. There's also a secret boiler room-turned-bar in the basement that is only open on certain days - just in case you needed even cooler options for consuming alcohol. Before we dive into the burgers, I was surprised to find so many other menu items in terms of Small Bites and Shareables. The Small Bites section is fun, with Cool Ranch Jalapeño Poppers and Fried Pickled Green Tomatoes (Served with jalapeño ranch - $10.00) on offer. Intrigued, I chose the latter. Definitely fun and easy to share, I enjoyed the crispy batter and strong pickled flavour that was helped along by a generous coating of dill. After taking a bite I totally looked inside at the tomato itself to confirm that it was actually green - it was! The jalapeño ranch was more like an aioli but it served as a zippy dip to add even more flavour. The Sharables part of the menu impressed as well with the usual suspects such as Deep Fried Brussels Sprouts. But there was also Animal Fries (which I'd heard a lot about), and a Panzanella Salad (one of my top favourite salads). However, the decision was made when I saw the Bacon & Bleu Wedge Salad (Crispy bacon, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese, scallions, fresh herbs, lemon dill dressing - $23.00) - my even more top favourite salad. This salad is massive! (Which I suppose makes sense based on the price.) This could very easily be an entire meal for one person. Otherwise, sharing is a must and it's a great way to get some greens into the meal. I was surprised to find chicken on this salad - not a usual ingredient on a wedge. I got the impression that they were attempting to make this salad "more" and I was curious how it would taste. It was a big success! In fact, this salad might have been the highlight of the entire meal, which seems like a wild thing to say. Large quarters of crisp and fresh iceberg lettuce laid open like welcoming vessels, ready to grab all of the elements and flavours within its leaves. Dotted with bacon and tomato, everything was bound to

    My drink.
    Kat W.

    Too SALTY. The food presentation was good. The fries and poutine were also good. But then Blue Cheese Aioli Burger was so salty I couldn't continue after only a few bites. You could even see the salt on the beef patties. My husband and I opted to split a double burger because the prices of the burgers were high at around $20 each. I'm sorry but this was a horrible food experience. The servers were quite nice and apologetic. It wasn't their fault the food was salty. We waited for a while because we sat in the rooftop patio. They need a runner to bring food up from the kitchen. The location was nice for a sunny day. Unfortunately I will not be returning here. I do not recommend. The food needs to be tasted before sending it out. I'm not sure how many people are enduring the excessive saltiness and not mentioning it. I couldn't. Even my toddler's kid meal cheeseburger was salty. Not acceptable. Please do something to improve this. They gave us our drinks for free and we took two new replacement burgers home. My husband said these were still a bit salty. They also took a percentage off of our bill due to our poor experience. I appreciated these actions.

    Rooftop Patio season!
    George H.

    Sat on the rooftop patio which was nice on a hot day. The food gets cooked on the ground floor then someone has to run it up 3+ floors to get to the patio. Because of the 3 storey staircase the kitchen will make a bunch of orders to make every trip up worth it. The service was pretty good, although the host seemed like she didn't want to put us on the patio cuz when we got up there three tables were empty. The servers on the patio were welcoming and attentive. There are challenges with serving on a patio that's 3-4 stories above the kitchen. They use hand radios to communicate with the restaurant. The burgers are pretty expensive. The menu has a burger and fries for $20-21 for single patty and $24-25 for a double patty. If you look at other smash burger joints Fox burger is at the high end of the pricing scale. When you charge this much for a burger you better get that right. The kitchen did NOT get it right. They over salted the smash pattys so much that we couldn't even eat our burger. I think I got to two bites before my tastebuds were on fire. Salt burning your customers palates is not a good business model. We initially tried to power through but it was clear that we couldn't even stomach it. The fries were standard frozen fries, probably bought from Sysco, with a bit of seasoning on it. They were salty as well but more manageable and appropriate levels. I was warned against eating here but didn't heed the advice, don't waste your money like we did and pass on eating here. Maybe have some drinks on the rooftop patio but do not eat here.

    The single animal smash with a side of poutine.
    Terence C.

    We went on a Tuesday and the place was busy but not full. Still recommended to get a reservation so that you can ensure you don't have to wait long for a table. The server was friendly and offered good suggestions for members of our party who had questions and were indecisive. The vibe was very chill and despite it being busy it didn't feel too loud as some places might feel. Very casual but in a good way. I settled on the animal smash burger with a side of poutine. The fries come as the seasoned garlic fries for this poutine and they offer a side of ketchup as well. The curds of the poutine were genuine curds but the gravy I found wasn't hot enough to melt many of the curds so they stayed chunky. The taste was still pretty great despite the lack of cheese melt/pull. The single animal smash burger with my poutine side was more than enough to fill my appetite. It came with bacon and their animal style sauce (an in-and-out style sauce). It was kind of messy as the sauce leaked out a bit but nothing crazy. The burger was seasoned well, and it paired well with cheese and bacon. I probably wouldn't get this particular burger again but only because there are so many other options for burgers. Overall I'd highly recommend going to Fox Burger for your burger fix if you're in the area

    Carla C.

    Met a friend here at 5:30PM on a Sunday. Lots of parking in the residential streets. We got seated immediately but around 6:30PM it got busy and inside was 100% full (there was a patio upstairs but I never saw it as the air quality was poor that day so we opted to sit inside). Lots of families, couples, and groups. Waitress was very kind and refilled our waters multiple times. Menu online is accurate. Waitress confirmed the Basil Aioli is dairy free for my friend but she ended up with the Highlands Green on a Gluten-free bun with the Thai Cabbage Salad as a side. She loved the burger and bun, but didn't like the dressing on the salad and didn't eat it. I got the Mushroom Swiss with garlic fries. Loved the presentation - patty sticking out of the bun But if you try just the patty its quite under seasoned and dry. BUT there is tons of sauce and flavor in the toppings and if you eat it all together it was 9/10 good. Loved the look that the patty is bigger than the bun BUT for taste would have preferred a thicker patty. Garlic fries were smoking hot, fresh from the frier 10/10. Overall really good burger and fries place and would recommend. Will come back to try the veggie patty as it's a free upgrade!

    Mushroom burger with fries that were overcooked and hard
    Jennie L.

    So again a 3 star review for opposite reasons. This time I took my hubby in to celebrate his new job. Our server was awesome this time. Friendly, prompt, informative and kind. The food was not. My fries were totally overcooked. If you look at our chicken sandwich, it was too long in the deep fryer and my husband was super disappointed in the size of the burger in the mushroom burger. Flavours were there but eveything else was not. They took top 100 in best things to eat in Edmonton. I don't think so. If you want a burger that fills you go to Next Act or Backstairs Burger. We won't be coming here again.

    American Cheeseburger
    Jessie W.

    Overall, I would say there is nothing special about these burgers. Ingredients are fresh and the patties are thin, but ultimately underwhelming. They're also messy and difficult to eat/keep together. The animal fries are mediocre and although the onions are there, they have no flavour. The animal sauce completely takes over. I'm also not a fan of American cheese and they put it on almost all of the burgers. Service was great and ultimately the food hit the spot if you're hungry, but the prices are extremely high for what you're getting and I wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.

    Cory H.

    I'm a burger fanatic. I've been to all the places in Edmonton. I've heard good things about Fox Burger. While it was very good, it's not the best, not by a long shot. I was served promptly, but felt very rushed. The drinks menu was nothing special. I ordered a burger and their specialty fries. I was super excited! Upon receiving the burger, it didn't look all that special. I felt it had too much sauce to really judge the flavour of the burger itself. It also fell apart really quickly. Still tasted good, just not the best I've had. The fries were very good however. Lots of flavour, perfectly crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. I would have been happy eating just those, as the burger itself had such a weird after taste For $22, I was expecting better, but now I know for next time.

    Robert L.

    National Cheeseburger Day September 18th, 2021 was National Cheeseburger Day! Did you grab a cheeseburger? I decided to order @foxburgerbar for National Cheeseburger Day. They had a BOGO promo that day, Buy One Give One to @yessorg Not sure if BOGO was applied to all burgers on the menu, but it was for a good cause, so I ordered 2 burgers! The Fox Cheeseburger, American Cheddar, Smoked Provolone, Dijonnaise, BnB Pickles & Iceberg served on a toasted sesame bun. The beef patty was thick and juicy, seasoned well and grilled/seared perfectly with that crispy edge. The Crispy Buffalo Chicken, Breaded and Fried Chicken Thigh, Jalapeño Ranch, House Buffalo Sauce, BnB Pickles, American Swiss & Iceberg served on a toasted sesame bun. The breading on the fried chicken was seasoned well, but it kind of got soggy by the time I got home and so did the bun. It would probably be better if it was eaten at the restaurant, but that being said, this was my favourite out of the 2 burgers I got. The Garlic Fries, it came as a side for both burgers and it was pretty good. Very garlicky in a good way and was still kind of crispy when I got home. Overall, a pretty good burger joint with a good selection of appetizers, burgers and side, to choose from.

    a closeup of a pork sandwich with coleslaw and coleslaw slaw
    Garrett M.

    Went in to try the new schnitzel burger and wow was it ever amazing. Lemon Caper Aioli, Bacon, Breaded Pork Schnitzel, & Caraway Mustard Slaw, served on a toasted sesame bun. The flavour was incredible. Fox Burger is a must try for all burger lovers in YEG.

    Drinks on the patio with hand sanitizer on the side. COVID-19!

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    Love the burgers here. The roof top is a hike but nice. Good selection of beers and also offers ciders and gf options.

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