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| - Why is it that just as I'm thinking about writing my review for Alley Burger, others have that same thought as well?
Here's the thing about Alley Burger. Half the charm is in the story of where it came from. I've had my fair share of lineups in the alley behind Charcut waiting for that kitchen door to open and the infamous Alley Burger to be sold out the back of the restaurant for but $5. I watched the lineup grow from a couple of dozen people to well over 100. And then came the food truck.
The lineups that once formed in the alley are now following the Alley Burger truck around town. It shouldn't be any surprise that there are lineups. They make a damn good burger, and the poutine is nothing to shake a stick at either.
But as much as I loved the original Alley Burger, I'm a fan of The Whole Truck even more. You can pile it high with all kinds of toppings... most free, although I think a few are for an additional cost. My fave combination: all of the free toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, jalapenos, aioli, and pickle) with an egg on top.
And the poutine is enough to share between two of you.
So, how do you make your Alley Burger experience as good as possible from your end? Do your best to get there early. If you can't, go expecting a lineup. They've got their menu online, so maybe even come prepared and pick out what you want before hand. Make sure you've got a place in mind ready to chow down on your yummy burger. And enjoy!
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