First of all, Mr. Beast is a marketing genius. Two of my kids had been asking to try Mr. Beast Burger after having watched the videos and seeing a location at American Dream being completely swamped by eager patrons.
Fast forward to last weekend, when I bribed them with a promise to visit a Mr. Beast Burger on a visit to Queens. I looked up nearby locations on its website, and the first location we tried in Port Washington appeared to be an incorrect address. We ended up selecting the Great Neck location next, which is actually the address of the Inn at Great Neck.
The bartender at the hotel confirmed that they provide Mr. Beast Burger meals but said I had to order online. The website for the popular YouTube influencer didn't allow a pickup order here, so I asked the bartender again. He didn't know and turned instead to the person at reception, who told me I could download a meal delivery apps (which I decidedly don't use because of the fees they charge independent restaurants) and select the pickup option.
I did that, but it took about a half-hour longer than the app said to have my meal handed to me, although it's possible the bartender didn't know to check. (There were two other people at the bar, so it's not as if it were that busy.)
Limited to one order each, my kids ordered the grilled cheese, whose greatest innovation is being made with one half of a small hamburger bun placed upside-down, and the fries, which were cold and slightly soggy. Neither order was exceptional in any way or of any notable quality. Like I said, the guy is a marketing genius. read more