So I waited to write my review until I truly had given them another chance and I wasn't so hungry....I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to give it 5..... so let's go into my two visit sampling of this new breath of burg-air (see what I did there )!
Upon entry, you come into a place that is warm and inviting. In the night there is a buzz that is reminiscent of your local neighborhood staple. In the day your local diner (I'm from America so this means a lot)...and it helped that I so surpisingly stumbled on a friend of mine who now works here. It's like that regular who walks in and they greet them by name. Awesome! For groups, at night, this place isn't that ideal, I'm not sure if you can reserve, but there's is a feel of casual dining that this joint emotes from top to bottom, even with the at times "upper class" burgers, it's still very accessible fusion-dining of your classics (albeit a few burgers are a bit pricy. I feel as if one could take reservations it would detract from that casual dining experience! Major props for that feeling that you could just walk into a place! :) During the day there is more than enough room for groups so have a stroll right in!
On both visits the one things you notice is the charcoal grill smell! As a man who LOVES bbqs, meat...oh did I mention meat? It's grand!
The menu is broad, featuring burgers, hotdogs, shakes, and fries. Then it goes culinary with true foodie options of the aforementioned...including TRUFFLE FRIES omg...now this is where I mention another staple in my life...a little spot in napa, california called Carpe Diem. The menu is a taste of home to my taste buds! Not only truffle fries but a burger with Foie Gras! :-)
There are also salads for you non carnivore inclined.
Ok..so here's my -1star...fixable but minor. I ordered the Kranenbuger, the signature and the most expensive...it was so close, had the smooth richness of the liver not overpowered the rest of the toppings. I'm not a chef but I can understand when one flavor takes over.
Second visit: I ordered the chien chaud hot dog. I got the hot dog, the gruyere cheese and a bun. However delicious it is/was I expected a bit more than just a hot dog on a plate..I get minimal, but at least some toppings (on the side...relish, or even grilled onions, would have been nice, maybe even a side of black beans).
I'll give them the benefit of the doubt (the place has only been open for 3wks). But it's now the attention to the tightening of the screws to an already fabulous ship.
It was way too early to grab a GT but I imagine they are good (I'm not too difficult with gin lol), but the banana milkshake was sooooo good! Minions would be lining up!
All in all a great place, good food, juust gotta tweak, add, re consider, balance and or revisit a couple of things a bit to go from good to "the best damn place in town!" And get the coveted 5! Keep it up!
Extra: I finally turned the menu over EAUMAHGAHD! THEY HAVE BREAKFAST! I think another visit is in order :)
Another extra: THEYVE HACKED THE IN N OUT BURGER SECRET SAUCE! YES YES! read more