Saturday, June 6, 2009

Craft Burger.

gourmet burgers... A few friends of mine were downtown, so we decided to hit up "Craft Burger." The place is pretty small when you step inside, but at the same time it is very nicely renovated. It is also seemed very busy when I went, but burgers don't take that long to make, so it was alright. We lined up and placed our orders at the counter, and found one of the few tables in the restaurant. The setup is kind of like a fast food place where you order and pay at the counter, but there is a waitress who brings you your food when its ready. Clearly displayed in their restaurant is their menu on the chalkboard. We all decided to try the "hand crafted" burgers that this place is known for. Each of us ordered a different burger and they all came in little metal trays, which looked pretty cool.
I've listed the four burgers we got below and three of us also made it a combo (+ $3.20 and you get onion rings or fries and a water/pop). For $4.95 extra, one of us got the combo with a Boylan Classic glass bottled soda.

Craft Burger
- $6.95
With mushrooms, rosemary garlic mayo, lettuce and tomato

Chicken Burger - $7.25
Fresh grilled chicken breast
Craft Blue - $6.95
Gorgonzola, avocado, lettuce, tomato and rosemary garlic mayo
Craft Spicy - $6.95
With caramelized onions, spicy chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato

The burgers were each very simple, the only difference in each one being the gourmet toppings, and they grill each patty to perfection and just straight up make some good burgers. The variety of different burgers ensures everyone gets something they like as well. As good as they are, the biggest problem is that they are so damn small for being so expensive. I understand that it is a gourmet burger place on King street, but it really wouldn't hurt to make these burgers bigger and give more than 4 or 5 onion rings considering the prices they are charging ($10 + for the combo). I haven't been to Hero Burger, but 2 of my friends immediately said that Hero Burger is bigger and better.lol
There was a little bit of a wait to get the burgers, as they write down your name and call out to you when your food is ready. Unfortunately, it seemed like another customer had the same name as one of my friends and his burger was given to another person. Considering there is a waitress for such a small place, this shouldn't happen, but they were kind enough to give my friend a free home made cookie to make up for the mistake (the cookies are made fresh by the owner's wife apparently and wow, they are some goooood cookies!). Craft Burger is overpriced, but their burgers are quality. From what I've heard, it is a pretty packed place for the busy lunch crowd in the area as well. It is located 573 King Street West (@ King and Portland).

2 comments:

  1. i am not a fan. the whole thing was kinda dry for a burger. nothing special really. hero burger ftw

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  2. i'm just waiting for a hero burger coupon.haha

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