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| - I was really excited to go to Coal Burger. I believe in what they stand for and was excited about being able to get natural / hormone free meats. Unfortunately, it wasn't up to par with my expectations.
First, the GOOD:
+ The milkshake was absolutely to die for. If I was craving a milkshake, I would go back for this reason alone.
+ I also liked the natural sodas. If you have ever had a soda from a home soda fountain, that is what it tastes like. My husband disagreed, however, and really missed the ability to get a Diet Coke. (he went with the iced tea which was also good).
+ Employees were friendly and manager stopped by to check on my 3 year old daughter several times
+ Fries (we got half reg & half sweet potato) were pretty good and definitely tasted lighter due to the type of oil CB uses. (no icky film in your mouth from the grease ala McDonald's!)
The NOT so GOOD:
- The burger was just OK, nothing to rave about (a little overdone, dry, not a lot of flavor)
- CB doesn't have any fresh tomatoes, only roasted tomatoes.(Yes, Really!) This was a big one for me, and I heard someone else comment on this while I was there.
- I got the "chicken club burger" and it was GROUND chicken and flavorless. I was really expecting a grilled chicken breast. Maybe I didn't read the description right, but because other places I have been to that referred to a chicken burger served chicken breasts that is what I expected.
- I felt like it was a little overpriced compared to other (better) burger places. For $32 we got: 1 burger, 1 chicken burger, 1 half & half fries, vanilla milk shake, 2 fountain drinks. (disclaimer, not super expensive, but food wasn't great and other burger places are a few $$ less - and better)
Long story short: there are too many other good places to eat (burger and non-burger) in Scottsdale. I won't visit CB again. If I want a burger I will go to Smash Burger or even 5 Guys which are much better in my opinion.
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