The idea of a customizable burger sends the good kind of shivers down my spine. With that said, I'm pretty taken with The Burger Joint. In my short time in Bristol, I've gone enough times to almost fill up a loyalty card, which they had to my surprise. Since moving away, I've finally come to terms with the loss of this eatery in my life and have decided to post a late review.
The buns are nice to hold - firm yet soft, much like how I imagine Ryan Gosling's buns are. They're perfectly toasted so that the edges of the bun are crispy but the entire thing isn't toast-like. If that makes sense. I've had both the regular and vegetarian options, and they're both delicious. For vegetarians, the mixed mushroom patty is so so good. The texture isn't overly chewy, but it doesn't have that dryness that you sometimes get with veggie patties. I think you can request a vegan version of any of the veggie patties as well. The lamb and typical beef patties are amazing as well. The meat is so tender, and it looks like a good juicy patty when it comes out to you.
But really, what sells me on this place is the variety of toppings and sauces. You get two free sauces that you can either slather over your burger or request on the side. The super chilli is no freaking joke. I think I'm a seasoned lover of the spice, but I definitely needed one of those really tasty blackcurrant sodas to help me get through at times. Pair that with garlic mayo, and you're in heaven. For the less spice-inclined out there, have no fear. There's almost everything from the classic ketchup to tzatziki sauce. Two things for the adventurous: peanut butter and/or wasabi mayo. You can get 3 toppings for £1.95 or .80p each. There are at least 6 different types of cheeses and 16 or so different options for toppings beyond the usual lettuce, onion, tomato, etc. Toppings include fried eggs and grilled pineapple to the more unusual black pudding.
This review could honestly go on for another page. Just pop in and hang out with the friendly staff. The lunch deal gets you a side, burger, and drink for less than a tenner. You won't be disappointed. I knocked off a star because they don't have one here in California (how rude). I'll just be sobbing over my In-n-Out until I come back here one day. read more