Avocado toast on fleek. Amazing service from Larry on deck. Adorable, vibrant décor served up perfectly. I'll definitely be back... And often. I had a lovely time on my first venture to Parkside Eats. I had seen Parkside on Yelp but hadn't made my way until having breakfast with my mom here the other day. The avocado toast I ordered was absolutely amazing--you can tell everything about how much a restaurant cares by the way they season their avocado mash. (Y Parkside fue muy bien!) They also have some flavorful mimosas on deck; from hibiscus to guava, they've got a rounded out tropical thang goin' on, and I'm absolutely into it. My mom had chorizo and eggs with potatoes and the portion was massive, she couldn't even begin to finish it. Plus, the service is so incredibly amazing. All of the folks who work here are so sweet and considerate. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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Prefacing this review that it was Father's Day without a Reservation. Quick Review: Long Wait for food, not served at same time. Food was average at best. Was informed a drink would be given on the house due to an issue but was charged for it anyway. Long Review: We had a group of 5. After waiting for table, we were sat down. (Long wait was understandable due to Father's Day) Waitress apologized for the wait but stated the Chef was quick. We ordered drinks first, everyone got their drinks except myself. Was informed later that they ran out of the drink but would make more with a 10 minute wait, and that they would give me the drink on the house. We waited approximately 30 minutes for our food after ordering, which two of us were served first and the rest of us 5 minutes later. At this point the restaurant was empty cause the Father's Day rush had ended shortly after we sat down. Got my drink 10 minutes after last food arrived. (Agua Fresca) Eggs Benedict were lukewarm even though it was served last and was kind of bland. (2 people ordered the Benedict and had the same opinion) 2 people had the French toast and said it was okay. Last dish was a child's hamburger. No complaints from child other than wait time. Once the bill came, they charged us for the drink they said would be on the house. We were in a rush to leave and decided to just pay and head out. Waitresses and staff were very nice and apologetic about the wait times. read more

Stopped by Parkside Eats for lunch with friends. Haven't been here since Lepe's Taqueria a few years ago and walking in, it seemed bigger. We liked the vibe, the colorful decor, and the super friendly welcome. We enjoyed the guac and fresh chips, fish tacos, rice & beans, chicken burger, and beet salad hit the spot! The menu has a nice balance of Mexican soul food with California comfort, and we thought everything was delicious. My fav was the quac! Sooo good. We will definitely be back to try their fabulous drinks and more burger goodness. Service: Great welcoming but a bit slow on the table service. read more

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Wow wow! LOVE this place! We were BIG fans of Sonoma Eats (in Sonoma, CA) and thrilled to know that they had reestablished the same high quality food & vibe in Santa Rosa! Visited today for the first time since the shift and are over the moon with the entire experience! The owners are AMAZINGLY kind and so dedicated to food quality and great customer service! From the hostess to our server to the bussers - each person we interacted with was lovely and helpful! The food was DELICIOUS & gorgeous! We started with brewed coffee and a Mexican chocolate mocha (divine!) and then shared the special roasted asparagus appetizer and the beet hummus (both fresh, super tasty, and perfectly presented). I had the delightful beet salad as a main dish (we're taking a REAL beet salad not a salad with a few random beets on it, but the main event was a beautiful tower of perfectly executed beets over soft delicious creamy cheese with a pretty little pile of nicely dressed arugula with pepitas on the side) - a perfect plate for sure! My husband had the tres leches French toast (made with croissants) which he is in-love with (and part of the reason we drove from Sonoma to Santa Rosa for brunch :). GO & experience this beautiful restaurant (they put so much love into aesthetics, too - the place is charming yet rustic and the wallpaper highlights are stunning)! Also - grab some fantastic homemade cookies on your way out! 5-stars across the board! Chef's kiss to the whole team! read more

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Parkside Eats recently opened in the former Lepe's space right in my neighborhood. It's a welcome addition to the area and offers a good variety of food options. Parkside is Mexican inspired offering both American and Mexican dishes. My wife and I have been eager to stop in. So this morning we made a date to check it out and here are my thoughts. The menu gets high marks for being crowd pleasing. So if your group is looking for a spot that has "everything", then this would fit the bill. You can find items ranging from burgers, tacos to avocado toast and waffles right under a single roof. This morning I went with the huevos con chorizo. They were good but not great, but nice to know it's on the menu. The service was friendly but a little inconsistent. This could be due to being new and working the kinks out? The ambiance was very nice and offers an outdoor patio (with heaters). I must say, they did an excellent job transforming and upgrading the space. They are open daily from 8AM till 8PM, nice to have another evening burger craving option nearby. Parking is ample, but can get tight during peak hours. read more

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Great atmosphere and great food!! I had the fish tacos and while I asked for the fixing's on the dude the were more that willing to accommodate me!!! My friends had the burger and the ribs and they were great!!!! I have nothing but great things to say about this place l!!! Highly recommend them! I'm going back!!!! read more

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Wow what a great place! My kids and I have been here now twice. This place was recommended by a friend and I'm so glad we went. First time I had the guacamole with chips as our appetizer and it is so good, then I had the Baja fish tacos, it's soooo much food for the price, my son had the Burger and it was enormous. The service was fabulous, they were responsive but not intrusive, every plate I saw going to other tables made me want to come back so we did. It's a little loud but it's a small place, it's understandable. My daughter got a vanilla latte which she loved and I had the Jamaica , it was perfect not too sweet. My cousin got the ahi taco which was delicious and also looked beautiful. This will now be part of our regular rotation. read more

Parkside Eats - Guacamole and chips appetizer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Tried Parkside Eats at their new location on Montgomery Ave near Howarth park over the weekend. This was day 4 of them being open at this location, but it was clear this was not their first foray into food service! The menu is kind of a hybrid/fusion. They have a breakfast/brunch menu, with standards like chilaquiles, rancheros, and others. The dinner menu is also diverse, and shows fushion across multiple cuisines. This can be a tricky approach to menu-making but we really enjoyed everything we had while sampling across the menu! We tried a range of things, starting with Brussel Sprouts - which were well cooked, and served with apple and chorizo. It was a very tasty dish! They offer a jicama salad, which was very tasty - it was served wth orange slices and pineapple, and a spicy and lively tajin dressing. We loved this dish - it was also absolutely beautiful on the table. I wish we hadn't tore into it before I could snap a photo! We also had their beet hummus, which was also a delight - served with a chili oil made it standout - and the gave us good portion of freshly grilled pita bread for dipping. This was hit. We ended up talking with the chef, and he recommended the ribs and the fish tacos. Both of these were also fantastic. The meat literally fell off the bones! They gave us a nice side of fries and coleslaw with them which was also excellent! Fries were thin and crispy, and the coleslaw was refreshingly light on mayo. The fish tacos were sautéed, and were tasty - served with a nice spicy aoli. Overall, we really enjoyed the food we had, and the casual patio, which was dog friendly, was a big plus. The indoor area looked nicely updated, and they are working on adding a liquor license to make the most of the great bar they have along the patio. This is going to be a hot spot! The food is excellent, and well priced, and the service was on point! Give them a try if you are in the area! read more

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Went here yesterday with a friend. Much better in every way than the restaurant that was there before it. French Dip sandwich was very good; the dip was not too salty which was often the case and the meat was not stringy or gristly at all. Friend had the burger and had to take half home; he said it was very good. Fries were good and hot. Friendly and fast service in a clean space with some covered outside seating. Prices are a bit on the high side for this kind of fare, but not too bad. read more

I drove by this place last week and noticed that it had replaced the old Mexican restaurant that was there so my mom and I decided to stop by and eat there on Sunday morning. We were greeted at the door and immediately seated, to my surprise the restaurant was not very busy at 9am. But slowly filled up as we dined. They did a nice remodel to the restaurant, it is quite cute inside. Our server took our drink order, cafe de olla. We received our coffee quickly, the coffee is pretty tasty with notes of cinnamon. The mug it comes in fits with the aesthetic. My mom ordered the breakfast burrito with no meat and I ordered the tres leches French toast. The burrito arrived wrapped in foil on a plate to the table, although not aesthetically pleasing since we were dining in , my mom said it was tasty. The tres leches French toast was presented nicely and was served with maple syrup. The French toast itself was decent, the berry compote was tasty and the whipped cream inside was good. Personally I didn't think the maple syrup was needed because the French toast alone was rich. Overall the experience was good and the food was good. read more

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Parkside Eats -- Where Your Appetite Goes to Be Humbled. First, a warning: if you show up on a weekend without a plan, you and your hunger will be standing on the sidewalk together, bonding over your poor life choices. They're popular. Very popular. Also, don't even think about ordering off the regular menu before 2 pm -- the brunch menu has a strict dictatorship until then. The outdoor seating is covered, which is lovely, until a garbage truck rumbles past mid-bite. Inside, you'll find yourself surrounded by plastic plants that will outlive us all, butterfly wallpaper that somehow works, and retro light fixtures that say "we have personality and we're not afraid to use it." It's kitschy in the best possible way -- like eating inside your coolest aunt's living room. The regular menu is enormous -- the kind of menu that makes you feel like you need a weekend just to read it. But you won't be seeing that until after 2 pm, so focus. The breakfast burger was juicy and unapologetically messy, the breakfast burrito was deeply satisfying, and the chilaquiles were the kind of thing you think about later when you're supposed to be working. Fair warning: the portions are large. Heroically large. You will not finish. You will try. You will fail. You will make peace with it. Service is solid, though if it's busy, your food will arrive... eventually. Good things take time. So do brunch crowds. We're already plotting our weekday return to finally crack open that regular menu. Parkside Eats, we'll be back -- and we're bringing stretchy pants. read more

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I remember when this used to be Lepes Mexican restaurant but I saw that it turned into a breakfast/lunch spot called Parkside. So I wanted to give it a go with the family. And we were pleasantly surprised. The presentation of all the dishes was very welcome considering the pricing which was on par for most greasy spoon breakfast joints but Parksides presentation was really beautiful. The flavor of the food was really good. The chorizo had was not extra oily and had just the right amount of salt. Most chorizo try is too greasy and salty for me so it was a delight to have some that was made to my liking. The potatoes had good texture and were fan fries with peppers and seasoning which was a welcome elevation from standard cottage fries. The most surprising and welcome part was the toast. In the picture you can see how thick the slices are, and they too were also pan toasted. Most places use a very thin and kinda sad super white sourdough or wheat bread for their toast choices at breakfast spots, but here they chose some quality bread that worked so well to pair with everything. The staff were very friendly and checked up on us frequently and provided refills on the regular. Over all we definitely enjoyed our experience and are adding it to our rotation of breakfast places in SoCo Over all the family read more

Parkside Eats - Basic breakfast with chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Not a fan. We went to this place because it's relatively new and right up the road from our house. Hostess asked two, and I confirmed. She then oddly walked off wiped down about six tables, went to the kitchen, talked to other people then decided to come back and seat us at a table that was already clean. I ordered a coke with our order, 10 minutes later I asked if we can get the soda and was told it needs to come from the bar. Not busy in the place at all then a bottle coke with a cup of ice was delivered. Just a little slow, no big deal. We ordered a $22 burrito, which was relatively anemic and shouldn't be called a super burrito. I asked if they do chips and salsa and she brought chips and salsa and charged $3 for it without any notification. I ask for a small side of mole, and I got a big bowl of it and got charged $5 So $37 BEFORE TIP for a shrinkflation burrito a coke plus add ons. I have to say the staff is very kind and not horrific service but it was a very interesting experience and the food very overpriced for what it was. I hope they work out the kinks but our first experience was our last based on price vs quality of service and portioning. read more

Parkside Eats - Not a good value - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

My pastor regular burrito was absolutely amazing. It was loaded with meat and kept me full for a long time. Place seemed really cool while waiting for the burrito. The only thing I was a little leery of was a waiter blowing his nose and touching things...gotta wash them hands read more

My daughter and i went, to get a light bite and try this place out; we used to occasionally go to the taqueria in same location. This place appears to be a primarily Mexican food inspired place with some standard American/California cuisine thrown in the mix. When we walked in it was kind of loud and full in main part of restaurant, so we decided to sit in the bar area that was more empty and were greeted by a friendly bar tender. We told her we were new to Parkside Eats. She brought us the coffee, which tasted a little old and not quite hot enough and very small tub of 1/2 n 1/2 (large thimble or shot glass?). I thought, well with these small cups of coffee she'll be back shortly with a hot refill. More on coffee experience further down. We were hoping for late breakfast but we were already way too late so just ordered coffee and tacos to share plus the chips and pico de gallo and side of 1/2 avocado ($3.00) and asked for whatever other salsa they might have, as I'm a salsa queen and love to try authentic home made sauces. The chips were crisp and home made, but very small portion. The pico de gallo was classic and fresh. However, i was shocked by the price for chips with no refills ($6). The only other salsa they had was a creamy spicy habanero style and green. The habanero was not too spicy, tasted pretty nice, not sure if homemade or not. The green tasted like pureed canned green chili peppers (?), no thanks. The Burria tacos were tasty, but on the smaller side for $16 for 3 and adding a 4th was $5 more. I wanted a coffee refill sooner but it was hard to get waiters attention after initially ordering. She finally offered a second cup of coffee when we were done with food. Yes please. Shock, it was terrible. Colder than first cup with that awful sour taste of old coffee. I mean I know it's not supposed to be a coffee shop but they do offer fancy coffee drinks on the menu, so regular coffee shops be good. But don't even offer it if it's not done right! And i had to ask for another thimble of 1/2 n 1/2 ( not to cool it down but for taste). But it made it so nasty and Luke warm i just could not drink it. Two coffees, $8. We paid and left. My take is, overpriced Mexican food, bad coffee. Three stars for the nice effort in flavor and quality of the Burria meat in tacos, and freshness of chips and pico de gallo. Service and pricing need work. read more

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First time here this morning and I'll be back! My sister had the hamburger which she liked and I had to try the Eggs Benedict which I would definitely order again. Very good! They were very busy this morning and the service didn't suffer. This place will be around for awhile. read more

Parkside Eats - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Decided to try Parkside Eats- down the street from our house. I thought the food was yummy! The menu has plenty to choose from- I got the poke nachos & husband got the potato flautas. our server - she was wonderful and the ambiance was nice. Sat outside - read more

Parkside Eats - Poke Nachos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Tried this place for lunch and dinner and wanted to share my honest experience. Unfortunately, the customer service felt a little off. Our waitress seemed to have a bad attitude while other tables appeared to be treated much better. We also asked for a coffee refill and were charged for a second cup until I pointed it out and it was removed from the bill. As someone who really loves and appreciates good coffee, I have to say the coffee here was very low quality and overly diluted. For me, great coffee is one of the main things that brings friends and family back to a breakfast or lunch spot. The nachos were overloaded with cheese -- literally covered in it -- and the fish dish was not very good either. I will give credit where it's due though: the burger was actually good. The chilaquiles were okay, but the chicken was just shredded and lacked flavor. Overall, this isn't a place we'd come back to, especially with other spots like Mimosa and Aroma nearby that we personally enjoy more. I came because of all the hype and the crowds, so hopefully this feedback helps the owner improve some things moving forward. read more

I recently went to Parkside Eats and overall, I was disappointed with the food. The pancakes were okay, but nothing special. The huevos con chorizo and beans, however, were very underwhelming. Both lacked flavor and tasted like they were missing seasoning or some kind of finishing touch. The plate felt incomplete, like it needed something to bring everything together. That being said, the service and ambiance were pleasant and made the experience more enjoyable despite the food not being great. Overall, the experience didn't meet expectations, especially for classic breakfast dishes that are usually full of flavor. read more

Parkside Eats - Huevos con chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Pet store and hardware nearby. Parking is ample. Parking lot is tight. Wonderful service and atmosphere. They have empanada's. (Wife loves them). Super burrito is EXCELLENT. They have breakfast, but this was a later morning venture. Neat bar area! read more

5-star food and drinks, 6-star service. My girlfriend and I camp nearby every year, and we like to go out for a couple of nice meals during our stay. Parkside Eats is amazing. We came in two days in a row--the first day for tacos and the second day for breakfast. The food exceeded our expectations, and the drinks from the bar were excellent. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. The host, bartender, server, and even the kitchen staff were incredibly welcoming and passionate about what they do. We will definitely be back next year. read more

Service was really good, burger was very good, my wife had fish tacos which were delicious. This place is a definite go to!!!

They may have been short staffed today. Giving the benefit of the doubt so service was lacking. My lunch however was very lacking. Hard to mess up a Cobb salad but it may have been one of the worst I ever had. WAY overdressed. Soaking in dressing. The "homemade" ranch was not very tasty. The owner was sweet. Seemed a bit stressed. Acknowledging this is a rather new restaurant so wishing them the best. read more

Parkside Eats - Cobb Salad. Could hardly eat the lettuce as it was dripping in dressing. Couldn't cut up the whole lettuce leaves - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

SO good!! Went here for breakfast. We loved everything they had and our favorite was the tres leches French toast and the chia seed parfait! Definitely worth a try! Their coffee was really good too, we had vanilla lattes. The pancakes were really great too. They were very accommodating and we had three kids with us! Forgot to take pictures because we enjoyed it so much! read more

Omg everything is so fresh , and it's so tasty , will be coming back for sure . Service was spot on , the lady was so friendly and everything come out hot and delicious, thanks Rachael for serving us , we will be back . read more

Delicious food, very clean, good acoustics and great service. I had Al Pastor tacos and I was served three I ate all of them as they were very good but I was so full afterwards. I couldn't resist. read more

The fried chicken sandwich with fries was delicious and big enough to split. Service was great, friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to hoo going back and trying other menu items. read more

I went on a Saturday around 12:30pm and the place was packed except for a few seats at the counter. They were accomodating enough to let me order the cheeseburger (normally only served after 2pm) w/extra onions, which comes with a salad or fries. So I get the fries, $21 plus tax ($23.10). When I got home the burger looked yummy and was delicious , one of the best I've had in Santa Rosa, but unfortunately, the fries were room temperature & semi-dry , and I have to say, Burger King & Mcdonalds have way better fries (I only live 2-3 minutes away). The place is the old Lepe's which i have never seen even half full is now vibrant with many diners. They need to look for a bigger spot. Looking to try their other items on the menu which has breakfast, brunch, (tacos, burritos, etc. So 4-1/2* for the burger and 2-1/2* for the fries. read more

Parkside Eats - Cheeseburger w/fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Busy but worth it. We luckily got here right before the evening rush. Service was a little slow but only because it was so busy. Guac and chips were great , a small is big enough for three people. We got the large because we had no idea. The Birria Sandwich and Quesabirria were delicious. And the Parkside burger was large enough to share. We did the garlic and truffle fries. I'd skip the garlic fries next time because they have cilantro in them and I'm not a fan. Brussel sprouts were soo good I could have ate the entire plate myself. Definitely ordering again. read more

Birthday group ladies went on Cinco de Mayo to Tacos, Gauc and chips , and nachos , margaritas, Sangria were fantastic. Thanks to Haley and her staff for great service and food. read more

Given the place only opened 3 weeks ago & are still working those initial kinks out... Had a fantastic experience! Rachel was our server & ended up meeting one of the owners. Service was exceptional & attentive! Food was spectacular & so delish!! Dining was casual. No need to dress up unless you want to. Will absolutely be back!! Yum yum yummmm!! read more

This is my second review.. my first visit my husband and I really enjoyed our food. We returned a week later and it wasn't good. My husband's Cobb salad was not nearly as good as the first visit. I ordered steak nachos and the meat was all grizzly. They called them loaded nachos but they were so bland, no sour cream, no salsa or jalapeños.. I finally asked if they had salsa or jalapeño and they brought the jalapeño but wanted to charge me $6 . I refused to pay it and they took it off my bill. Our waitress seemed very annoyed by me and I could tell she was stressed because they were so busy. read more

Parkside Eats - Prime rib dip, Cobb salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Service was good and the staff was very helpful. Some areas that can improve is the restaurant was very hot inside felt like my family and I were in an oven. Food quality was ok the fries seemed that they were reheated and served too. Breakfast menu looked good but too bad it's only served until 12:00pm. Really would not recommend this restaurant so will see in a few months if any improvements are made. M-ROD read more

The food was served in good portions and was very well seasoned . The service was a bit slow because of the lunch rush but overall the staff was nice . The outside seating was perfect for a sunny day. read more

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Dropped in at noon f lunch - parking a issue due to sharing lot w Thai joint and other retail on strip center. Place was packed, took a bit to get menus, split cheese burger and fried chicken sandwich w buddy, both very delish. Side salad and crispy shoestring fries also good. Will def go back! read more

Parkside Eats - Shared burger and fried chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Food was fresh and delicious. Menu was extensive. Staff was great! Going back tomorrow

Amazing food great customer service. Amazing tacos, burgers, ribs and brunch manu looks great

I've been there twice and feel like the food is just "ok" and over priced. I live right across the street and had high hopes for this place. Also their employees take all of the street parking. I get it it's a street parking but as it is we have very limited parking and I find myself having to park at the tire place next door due to no parking. Do yourself a favor and go to Celito Lindo Mexican restaurant instead it's way better in my opinion. read more

This eatery is superb. My wife and I previously enjoyed Lepe's at this location, which is in our neighborhood. We recently saw a positive review in the Press Democrat and decided to give it a try today. Though the cafe was crowded (and has limited seating) we found seats immediately at the renovated bar, which had been extensively remodeled and now included a coffee bar in addition to wine and beer. By mere chance we were served by owner Hayley Cutri who, despite a full-house managed to make us feel very welcome and clearly wanted to give us a great dining experience. The menu is a fusion of California casual and Mexican and the atmosphere was casual and friendly. Everyone around us was having a good time and enjoy paying a variety of dishes. They didn't have chilled Diet Coke at the time, but more than adequately substituted Diet Coke over a large glass of ice (really no difference at all. . . ) . Because they didn't have the soda chilled when we arrived, and because there was a slight delay in the delivery of our food, Hayley generously comped us chips and. Guacamole. The Guacamole was great -- just the way ai like it on the chunky side, and a treat we hadn't expected. The chips were fresh, a salted/seasoned perfectly to complement the Guacamole. We chose two sandwiches from the menu -- French Dip and Birria Sandwiches -- and split them; swapping the "jus" and the consommé which accompanied the birria as we consumed the entrées. Both sandwiches came with fries or a side salad, and we both opted for fries. The sandwiches were excellent! Neither of us had enough appetite left for more than a few fries, which were also excellent, shoestring style and tasty. While we ate, I noticed the co-owner working hard to serve beer and other beverages throughout the restaurant and engaging with the customers. The folks around us were all having a great time and enjoying everything from pancakes to a variety of Mexican dishes. I can heartily recommend Parkside Eats! read more

I read in the PD that they have the "Best Burger in town." I tried it today, and it truly is a very good burger, and a contender for best burger in my opinion. My only complaint is that it is too big. I have trougle with these burger places serving 1/2 lb. burgers. I would love a 1/4 lb option. read more