Burger Crew meeting called to order on Jan 20, 2024.
Members in attendance: Angela, DK, Innie, Trevor, and Wayne
I. Ordering
Angela/Trevor: Double Western Combo (80/20 brisket blend, American cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, onion straws, buttermilk ranch, and pickles, with waffle fries), extra side of mac and cheese, hazy double IPA
Innie: Single Baldwin Combo (80/20 brisket and tri tip blend, American cheese, Smash sauce, sauteed onions, and pepperoncinis, with waffle fries), beer
DK: Double Baldwin Combo, beer
Wayne: Double Western Combo
II. Burgers
Our experience with the burgers was pretty mixed. Many of us found the patties to be dry, overcooked, and just burnt in general while others thought that theirs were fine. I also found my burger to be cold, as if it had been sitting and waiting to be ordered, but Angela and Trevor really liked theirs, saying that it was a really good western-style burger with the way everything was balanced. Trevor particularly liked the onion straws.
Innie and DK thought that their burgers tasted mostly like their condiments, which was the only thing keeping the burgers from being too dry. DK said that he wished his burger had more pepperoncinis; Innie said she didn’t even notice any in hers, and after some deliberation, we think that it’s possible that they accidentally gave her a classic smash burger instead of a Baldwin.
III. Sides
Everyone thought that the waffle fries were just ok, and just like with my burger, I thought that mine were really cold while others described theirs as “not hot.” Several of us thought they lacking seasoning; I usually eat fries without using ketchup or other dipping sauces, but I felt like I couldn’t eat these without ketchup because of lack of flavor.
On the bright side, the mac and cheese was praiseworthy according to Angela. It was was super cheesy and the morsels of Cheez-Its on top added a nice crunch.
IV. Misc
Everyone liked their beers; Trevor said his was the best double IPA he’s ever had. The outdoor seating isn’t a great experience when it rains, with tables that are too close to the edges of roofs and parts of the ground that get flooded with puddles that you need to walk through. They have their own small parking lot but it doesn’t hold that many cars. The women’s restroom was pretty much out of soap while we were there.
V. Rating/Value/Verdict
Angela: 3.6/$12
DK: 3.7/$12.75
Innie: 2.8/$10
Trevor: 3.4/$9.50
Wayne: 1.5/$6
Next Burger Crew meeting will be at Lowboy in Echo Park.