If you want lunch in Highland Park, skip Park Bruge and head to Applewood Smoke Burger instead. It is a hidden gem. No lines. Great burgers. Outside seating. Or you can eat in the bar if you want.
I've been two times now, and both times I was very pleased. These burgers meet all three of my burger criteria: 1) perfectly cooked to order - just a little pink for me; 2) massive - totally worth sharing them; 3) toppings, toppings, toppings - gouda?! caramelized or fried onions?! You're speaking my language, ASBC.
The first time I went, my husband and I split the farmhouse burger with regular fries. I personally wasn't a fan of the regular fries. Second time, we shared the BBQ burger with sweet potato fries. The BBQ burger was prefect and those sweet potato fries are killer. Those SP fries are 100%. Gonna get them every time.
And the staff are super nice, which is just icing on the cake.