Burger Crew meeting called to order on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at noon (Angela’s pick).
Members in attendance: Angela d., Trevor Y., Wayne T., Dennis K. (waves hello), and Innie C.
Slide member in attendance: Lucy Y.
Special Guest: Chris Y.
I. Ordering
The menu is stored in the cloud, accessible via QR code.
- Trev and Angela ordered the Blvd Outlaw (med-rare) and a Smash Cheese Burger (off the kid’s menu)
- Wayne used Uber Eats to order a Blvd Outlaw (med) because he thought the restaurant staff didn’t speak English
- I ordered the Cali Club (med-rare) with kosher pickles instead of bread butter pickles
- Innie ordered the Blvd Burger (med-rare) sans antics
II. The Burger
Each member of the crew had nothing but positive things to say about the buns. Some burgers are served with sesame seed buns, others with brioche. Angela was especially delighted with the seediness of hers but both choices are solid. If you’re partial to one, I can personally attest to the staff’s willingness to substitute ingredients… just ask!
Folks were less enthusiastic about the patties. While some complimented the pepper-forward taste and smoky aroma, they weren’t cooked to the doneness we had ordered and had no “pop”. The smash patty did get some love from Trev and Angela, but neither shared any with the rest of the group.
As the world turns, slices of bacon stir a controversy. This time, even though they were very generous with their porcine portions, the bacon tasted like it was cooked a tad too long,
III. The Sides
Included in the pricing of all of their burgers are french fries! And they were surprisingly good. Double fried, great texture, with a fluffy interior, albeit slightly under-salted. Fantastic choice of julienned potatoes!
IV. Miscellaneous
It’s mostly street parking and the worst kind: sparse and sketchy. On the flip side, if you’re looking for a quick taco, there are plenty of options. The owner was pretty cool; he came by and told us about their humble beginnings while his wife whipped up delicious cocktails. If you’re planning to chill here for a while, you may want to consider bringing a jacket!
V. Value
I asked the members how much they would pay for their burgers. The prices ranged from $9.50 to $15 (big range!) and so these burgers are considered overpriced.
VI. The Verdict
The ratings: 3.7, 3.8, 3.8, 4.0, and 4.0