Burger Crew meeting called to order on Saturday, December 15, 2019
Members in attendance: Angela, Trevor, Wayne, DK, and Innie
Guest member: Isa
I. Ordering
Continuing our pop up trend, Burgerdaddy setup a tent behind Standing Butchery. True to most popups the menu was very simple. You can order either the “single” or the “double.” The owner recommended to get two “singles” if we were hungry instead of getting one “double.” Spoiler alert, she was wrong. Get the double. Always double (except at Cassel’s).
II. The burgers
Along with the pop up trend, Burgerdaddy is another place that smashes their patties. The burger patty came pre smashed super thin before reaching the grill. We found this highly unorthodox. The beef was made from all sorts of grass fed cuts from the butchery (i.e. chuck, steak cuts, other typical meats). With that said, the patty was super juicy and had an amazing sear and was seasoned “full salt bae” status according to Wayne. Great execution.
Cheese was super nice and melty. The double had two slices of cheese. The consensus was that it wasn’t too much cheese. Some members felt like there was too much mustard and pickles were a “little heavy” but good. In my book, they get extra points for using mustard in the first place. Great job Burgerdaddy!
After being somewhat disappointed with the meat volume in the single, we went back and ordered the double burger. It was MUCH juicier and meatier. I may have had the first single off the grill that was a smidge overcooked with a weird crust but I still enjoyed it
Chopped onions were good because they weren’t too strong. Maybe they’re soaked to mellow them out.
If you haven’t noticed, this burger seems to be another McDonald’s style clone. However, it didn’t taste anything like a McDonald’s burger. The mouthfeel of the burger is VERY different and tasted excellent.
Innie felt it had a backyard burger vibe. Angela astutely observed that “well because it was in the… back… yard.”
Wayne’s second burger was a little too salty. Wayne had two doubles. A different person made the second burger maybe that was it. So be possibly prepared for inconsistent experiences based on who’s making your food.
III. The fries/sides
FREE CHIPS but probably only today. They could have sold them.
NO FRIES
IV. Miscellaneous
Pop up tent in the back. Parking in laBrea is tough. Started the pop up about 8 months ago. No place to sit. Very quick, very simple, super friendly. Pay cash in butcher shop or pay at the tent with credit. Every weekend is here at the butcher shop. We’re writing this review in coffee shop next door.
DK got mustard on his hand and no hand sanitizer for him.
V. Value
The members were asked how much they would pay for the burger they ordered. We would pay between $9 and $12 and on average $10.25 for the “double.” Since the double costs $9 we would say the pricing is
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VI. The verdict
The scores for Burgerdaddy from the members were 3.7, 3.4, 4.2, 4.2, and 3.5. Solid burger worth checking out if you’re in the area but I wouldn’t go TOO far out of my way to get it. Pink’s hotdogs are around the corner so if you’re friends are waiting in that long line for a hotdog, you can get a burger and meet them back in line and make everyone around you jealous.
Next burger crew meeting will be held January 11 at Electric Owl (coincidentally it’s around the corner from burgerdaddy).