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| - I got a burger and skipped the shake. I just couldn't see the value in buying a shake from a place that heavily advertised that I could get my shake with alcohol. I drink, mind you, but when I think milkshake, I DON'T think drinking. That's not to say they aren't good, but it is to say that they talked me out of it.
Which leads me to the theme of this place. It's obnoxious. Their "sinfully good" slogan is obnoxious. Their ugly decorations are obnoxious. The upscale feel for a BURGER JOINT is obnoxious, and the price you're paying for a BURGER is really obnoxious.
That said, the burger was pretty good. It was also pretty small, and the burger plus chips (for almost $12) left me wanting to eat more. Also, not the best burger I've ever had. By no means bad, just not incredible. But let me be clear... under no circumstances was it worth what I paid for it. They give you a lot of expensive packaging and spend a lot on their obnoxious advertising, and that is what you are paying for. I'd like to think I can be smarter with my dollar.
Their sides add nothing to the experience either. I had homemade chips which were pretty good, but they didn't do anything to quell my hunger.
The service was lacking. I sat at the bar for over 5 minutes before someone even noticed me. After a while, I was told I had to go elsewhere to order take out (which made no sense to me). The lady who took my order was helpful and pleasant. Yet overall, I walked away feeling I had a less than desirable experience.
Bottomline: You can do better. If you're in the mood for a burger, go right around the corner (LITERALLY... same strip mall and everything) and go to Five Guys. It tastes better, it's cheaper, it's a better value, and they aren't anywhere near as... you guessed it... obnoxious.
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