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Food & Drink > Burgerstop--restaurant Review
 

Burgerstop--restaurant Review




First and foremost this is one of the best, juiciest cheeseburgers I have had in a long time, including it being cooked to the temperature I like!

The facts: Allen had the 'Fu-Ghet-About-It' burger ($14.95) and a Mint Chip White Chocolate shake ($8). He really liked the shake but found the burger a little hard to handle. I had the Under Construction Burger ($13.50) and a bowl of vanilla ice cream ($5). I had the burger medium rare with cheddar cheese, raw onion and tomato. It was thick on a good seeded bun and came with a side of thin fries which really didn't thrill me. The $5 of ice cream was for 3 scoops and I have been charged about the same for a lesser amount in many other restaurants.

Gabriel, the server, did an excellent job except for 1 slight mistake. When we paid the check we did it with a credit card which he was able to take care right at the table but when handing the machine for me to sign he had added a 18% tip and didn't say anything about it. I just happened to catch it when I saw the total and explained to him that I preferred leaving a cash tip---I was a waiter for 38 years and other waiters will understand why. He showed me where I could enter 'no tip' which I did and asked for a receipt. Our check with tax came to $43.94 and we left a $10 tip.

Though there are legitimate reasons for adding a tip to a check, and I still won't/don't like it, it should be a rule that the customer be told when the check is given.

Basically, the lunch check came to $26 each which is way too high for my budget and wouldn't allow me to eat there very often but when I am ready for good burger, a treat, and having it the way I want to I will go to BRGRSTOP.

Another negative: the ever annoying televisions!

It was fairly empty being 3 PM with a couple at the bar and 2 other couples at tables but I have an idea it can be pretty noisy when even at half capacity. The place has an interesting but very 'busy' interior.

Bottom line? I loved that burger!

posted on Oct 26, 2018 9:16 PM ()

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Yes--in fact I think it was 8 ounces AFTER cooking it medium rare! Still $13.50 is a bit much for a burger--what do they cost up your way?
comment by greatmartin on Oct 27, 2018 6:18 PM ()
We have a new burger and wings place in town which I love. I had a philly cheese steak the first time and enjoyed so much that it's so far been the only thing I've ordered. Donna has burgers with various topping and thinks they are so wonderful that she suggested I try it. This is from someone who "really doesn't get excited by food these days". Did this place server an 8 oz burger like the place I'm talking about?
comment by jjoohhnn on Oct 27, 2018 3:31 PM ()

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