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Hambrgr ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
- Tyler Andrew
- Oct 20, 2016
- 4 min read
These reviews tend to be more than just reviews sometimes. When I find the connection or the opportunity I’ll sometimes dabble on with some nonsense to lay my thoughts down. If you care than settle yourself in for the read, if not and you want to cut to the chase than the review is in italics! Now onto this weeks post!
I’ll admit I have my moments where I butcher the English language. As a blogger, that may seem amateur. As a person… I don’t care. Let’s just call it “character”. In this case though Hambrgr is no spelling error. There name doesn’t include “e.u”, any neither does their menu! Not the best slogan, but if you choose to use it Hambrger than DM me and we’ll talk property rights.
The “burger” is arguably the best sandwich ever made, and statistically the most popular. Every year 60% of sandwiches sold globally are Hamburgers, and we see burger obsession everywhere. Back in the days, burger landmarks were simple in the deliverance, but had a special spot in the hearts of their consumers…probably in their coronary artery. They consisted of a meat patty, two half buns, m’erica cheese and ketchup. Getting “fancy” would be adding some onions or tomato to the burger and getting “gluttonous” would be doubling the meat and cheese.
Alphache Burger, Webers, Burger Shack; these old school novelties were apart of growing up for some of the older generations, and for my generation it was Harvey’s, A&W and the good old golden arches. These burgers had no problem getting the job done with satisfying us before, but as time went on, the burger began to evolve into much more. Eventually we discovered that almost anything tastes good on a burger and se that we started experimenting. Peanut Butter, pineapples, egg, kimchi. We started to see the burger as less of a product itself and more of a canvas. As such the gourmet burger era took off.
I noticed the gourmet burger game really start to become popular with The Works. There was a time where everyone seemed to be talking about The Works. It was like IHOP to pancakes, the place to get gourmet style burgers. Now, there are plenty more burger joints that are conducting burger science, and offering some pretty delicious pairings with ingredients that are either collectively complimentary to one another.
Hambrgr is located in Hamilton, and was our second stop during the food crawl coma. A 15 minute walk from the Black Forest Inn brought us to the 2nd course. Their menu balancing burgers and beer, and some unconventional appetizers, had strong promise to what we came in looking for; a good burger! They have one burger on the menu that keeps it plain and simple, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, K&M. Respect that even Hambrgr knows that the standard burger should come with pickles. I know there’s a lot of pickle prunes out there, which is fine. Everyone is to their own, even if yours are wrong… Aside from their standard burger they have a collection of uniquely crafted creations that are distinct and unique from one another. Fancy burger descriptions can usually be a description garnish to flatter the feature. But they seem to be backing up the talk with the walk by offering some really delicious house made condiments, mustard glazed bacon, panko-crusted mozzarella and more!
The Morning After burger was our choice along with some Crispy Duck Wings. The duck wings I just had to try one I saw them, how often do you come across something like that? Not often; and that appy set the tone for the dining experience at Hambrgr. Bar foods that you’re not going find anywhere else. Duck wings, Bacon Fat Popcorn, Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower. Guaranteed there’s something on this menu you’ve never had anywhere else.
The Duck Wings were incredible. They were more like Duck Lollipops with how they were prepared and displaced. A crispy, fatty morsel. Holy quack, these things were gooooood! Duck is like chicken bacon to me, not that commercially offered strip of lies, but if chicken had bacon on it, that’s what duck is like! Providing that rich fattiness and gamey poultry taste. For 11$ and getting about 6 wings, I could order those again and again.
The Morning After Burger was bought and shared between me and my uncle, since we knew we still had more food locations ahead, we figured sharing a burger was the more efficient approach to the food crawl conquest. The burger came with a waffle bun which if you know me, that was the selling point. I’m a breakfast bitch, not a basic bitch. The waffle had a buttery, maple contribution to the burger even without it having any visible syrup. The burger was crusted and seasoned really well. A crispy sear on the outside and a tender, well cooked inside. A squint of pink in the middle keeping the meat tender and juicy. The patty was a little small to me, but made up in flavor. Pea meal bacon and an egg on it solidifies the breakfast execution of the burger. All-round a very good burger with the quality of the meat standing out, not as meat melty as I have found at some of my preferred locations, but patties are going to vary everywhere, and standout in their own way. I also don’t recall any places so far where I can get my burger on a waffle bun!
They have so many other burger options there, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back and try anything else on their menu. Although the burgers aren't ginormous their sides make up for any "lack of size" you feel the burger has. Their onion rings are like Egyptian bracelets. Probably the biggest onion rings I’ve seen and a very granular like crust on them. They looked so crunchy and adding them to the meal would make a happy me. Many other gourmet burgers will range 14$+, while Hambrgr's are all 14$ and under. Honestly with that price, I feel like the Hamburglar.
PROS
- Defiantly holding their own in the Gourmet Burger game
- Side items aren't treated like "side items" #SidesWithSize
- Burger quality and diversity
- Some must try starters!
CONS
- Nothing
RATING
Budget ✔
Experience ✔
Aesthetics ✔
Size ✔
Taste ✔
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