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| - I've been to Bombers twice now, once on a Friday night (loud) and now on a Monday afternoon (empty.) I vastly preferred the lunch experience; the personality of the place is less "college party" and more "burgers and bar for young people." Either way, it's a little buzzfeed-y. They allow writing and drawing on the walls and furniture, and there are far less phalluses, cusses, or slurs than one might expect.
Both times I've had burgers; the first was barbecue/southwest oriented, and I found it a disappointment; I could hardly taste the burger, and the accouterments were passable. However, the second, the Colonel Mustard, was far superior; the burger's flavor was overwhelmed by the pretzel roll and "sweet and tangy mustard," but it had a nice texture and moistness. The roll and mustard in question were both very tasty, and the restaurant's lettuce and tomatoes taste fresh.
I also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and the fries ($2.50 extra, and paying upwards of $2.00 to get any side) and sadly both were just above fast food level. The chicken was served on the same sort of egg bun one might associate with a McChicken, and while the fries have pepper and a little green spice to garnish, neither are detectable in taste with the over salting of the fries.
The presentation of all could do with improvement; every one was served alone on wax paper and an aluminum dish, including the fries. Why the side wasn't placed upon one of the very large plates for the entrees is beyond me. The wax paper makes the plate look HUGE, highlighting how silly the lack of a side seems. They do offer peanuts by way of a sliding blimp that crashes into a vent, piping down peanuts into glossier aluminum bowls. The drinks are served in proper glass, which is a bonus.
The staff is varied by night and day. At night, it was very high-energy and a little aggressive and impersonal. By day, a sole bartender caters to five or six patrons, and mine today is very pleasant. The energy is a few clinking glasses, light chatter, and the venue's music, focused on alt rock. The lowest it got: Everlong by Foo Fighters. The highest victory; Black Sheep by Metric (though with the vocal by Brie Larson from Scott Pilgrim Vs The World!) It's worth noting that by ordering two entrees, the bartender might have perceived that I was a food critic; I actually didn't come in with that intention today, but just wanted to try the chicken as well after not having breakfast!
Bombers is generally passable. If you're with a group who likes diverse burgers, or you're looking for a quiet lunch, this fits that bill comfortably. But none of its burgers are the best of their kind in the city, and it's not nearly as quiet as most of the cafès around. Try it once or twice, but there's better around.
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