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| - Let me first say, I am a foodie, and I eat out a lot!!
For as often as I eat here, you would think I would give it 5 stars, (I AM the Duchess of Coal Burger!) but I simply cannot. Coal Burgers when they are done right are AWESOME, but this place is so inconsistent! Sometimes they deserve 3 stars and sometimes 5, so hence, we have a 4 star rating.
BURGERS:The first time I ate here, it was perfect! I had the regular Coal Burger, it was juicy, not overcooked and I really DIG the Coal Burger Sauce which has Thousand Island mixed with like 5000 other things and it works!
*I typically prefer my meat Medium Rare, just FYI....
Then my 2nd trip, I was so disappointed. My burger was dry and I couldn't swallow my bites without water. I have had the Green Chili Burger and it was good, but I am just not a spicy person fan, although my husband seems to enjoy that one.
I do like that you can the burgers wrapped in lettuce as an anti-bread option. Tried the Grass-Fed beef once and I wasn't impressed, but that was also on a dry-burger day so maybe that was why??
FRIES: The sweet potato fries when I do get them are always amazing. The regular fries....well, they are just fries. Nothing special. Have not had them for awhile as bathing suit season is fast approaching!
GELATO SHAKES: Well these things ROCK! My favorite is the Hazelnut Chocolate, although Banana Coconut is a close second. When I was pregnant I always ordered them, now save them for special rewards for myself.
KIDS MEALS: It is just okay. My boys get the hotdogs. My 5 year old is very picky and doesn't love bread so doing a burger is a tough one. But there are not a lot of options for kids. If they do want a shake I make them split it as they are super large for kids and do not have a "Kid's Size". They have new crayons which are always nice and a coloring sheet and is kid friendly. I can easily wheel a stroller up to the table when I need to if I am in the booth section.
CONS: It isn't cheap. Sometimes if it is just me and my 2 older boys (2 and 5) it adds up to $25 for a meal which I think is pricey. Maybe they could do a kids eat free day and more families would come in??
I am always annoyed that there isn't ketchup close by for fries and if I am there by myself with all 3 kids I have to "leave them" to go get it by the drinks.
PROS: When it is good, it is GOOD! I hope this place does make it as it is very tasty burger when done right. I cannot comment on the chicken as I will probably never order that. Also, you can usually always eat fast which comes in handy if I don't have lunch plans and am by myself because I am always in a hurry.
Clean place, nice big bathroom, lots of great soda choices that are healthier even though I don't really drink soda.
Service has always been great for me, I have never had an issue there with that in my 15 or 16 visits!
Overall, I hope it makes it as I do LOVE the sauce and the JUICY burger.
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