Burger Crew meeting called to order on Sat. June 30, 2018 at 11am.
Members in attendance:
- Angela d.
- Trevor Y.
- Wayne T.
- Dennis K. (authored this review)
- Innie C.
- Marty d.
Guests:
- Christian Y.
- Jeannie K.
- Kyle C.
I. Ordering
Glee offers a nice spread of 17 burgers of which 12 are beef-based. Orders are taken at the counter and they accept cash and credit.
- Angela and Trev ordered the Bacon Double Cheeseburger ($6.00).
- Wayne and I ordered the Soft Shell Crab Burger ($11.00).
- Innie ordered the Aloha Burger ($9.25).
- We all got our burgers Stinkin’ Burger Style ($1.25).
Our newest member, Marty, chose not to eat for her first meeting. It’s okay (even Wayne kept his cool) because she comes from strong burger bloodlines and will have red meat flowing through her veins in no time. Please join us in welcoming her as she starts her burger journey! (As Jeb Bush said that one time, “please clap” 👏👏👏.)
II. The Burgers
These are classic mom-and-pop style burgers in a family-friendly setting. The patties are on the thin side, cooked well done over a flat top and could have used more seasoning and a better sear. For those of us who went single patty, the beef got lost in the mix (cue: world’s smallest violin). Double patty sure seems like the way to go; Trev and Angela thought theirs had great flavor.
Most of the burgers are served on brioche buns from La Jolla Bakery. The crew appreciates solid buns and these were great. Buttery and chewy (“al dente”, if you will) with the insides lightly grilled. On point!
It seems like some of their specialty burgers were more about being bold than adding interesting ingredients that complement the stuff that’s already in the burger. The bacon in the Soft Shell Crab burger, for example, during post-meal both Wayne and I forgot it was even in our burgers, and that’s the only time the two of us have ever agreed on the bacon situation (a Burger Crew first). It was either lacking in flavor or there wasn’t enough to compete with the crab and Stinkin’ sauce (which to their credit was a kickbutt combo).
Also, I don’t have a place for this, but the egg on the Aloha Burger was well done. That’s a cardinal sin!
Overall, the burgers were a good size but lacked the fundamental qualities of an amazing burger. It’s a good spot for getting your weekly burger fix but not somewhere you’d take friends for an A+ burger experience. We recommend getting Stinkin’ Burger Style for extra flavor and in hindsight, one of us should’ve taken one for the team to taste what their burgers are like without it. If there’s a next time, perhaps.
III. The Fries/Sides
Most everyone ordered Cajun fries because coordinating is hard. Wayne went rogue and ordered regular fries. The batter added a nice crunch that’s always appreciated. The fries were served with a “secret” sauce and while it didn’t stand out, it wasn’t bad either.
IV. Miscellaneous
- Good sized parking lot in a strip mall (free).
- First-timers get a free donut. Their generosity is off the charts.
- The Breakfast Burger should be cross-listed under Burgers. Angela found this disturbing and she’s still waiting for an apology.
- Plenty of of seating. Mix of booths and free standing tall tables.
- Sad to say, the Coke fountain drink tasted off. Not bad, just off.
- Ketchup and other sauces are in a self-serve mini fridge. Get the ketchup out early if you don’t like chilled sauce.
- One of the employees looked like our co-founder Sumana.
V. Value
The members were asked how much they would pay for the burger they ordered.
Bacon Double Cheeseburger + Stinkin’ Burger Style
Trev: $9.50
Angela: $10.00
Soft Shell Crab Burger + Stinkin’ Burger Style
Wayne: $14.00
DK: $15.00
Aloha Burger + Stinkin’ Burger Style
Innie: $10.50
VI. The Verdict
- Trev: 3.6
- Angela: 3.8
- Wayne: 3.8
- DK: 3.5
- Innie: 3.4
Next burger crew meeting July 22nd at noon (DK’s choice). Location: SECRET