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There are a lot of comparisons to the IN-N-OUT chain in California and I'd agree if you think IN-N-OUT back in the day as a mom and pop shop.
Burger Priest is less fast-food than the popular california burger chain but they have similar principles...
Fresh ground meat, cooked on a griddle, and soft buns. They also have similar toppings for their burgers but only in that they're mostly simple toppings like ketchup, mustard, mayo, pickles, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cheese, bacon, and fried onions. I didn't see the thousand island type dressing that IN-N-OUT uses though. There burgers are a bit bigger, patties a bit more free form, and fries are also a larger cut. (Yes, I have made enough trips to IN-N-OUT to know the cut of their fries, lol!)
One main difference is "the option" deep fried mushroom stuffed with cheese. Yes, you heard me correctly. I imagine this started as the vegetarian option but I don't think mushroom stuffed with cheese can be considered a vegetable.
Their fries were a bit greasy when we went and I think they use yukon gold potatoes which I love to cook with but as fries they can be a bit sweet. Still really good but not the best fries I've ever had. Want to try their chili cheese fries next time I'm there.
The location is small, with a tiny row of bar stools along the wall. Kind of hard to eat there when it's busy but great for take away and sitting in the nearby park when the weather is nice, or driving down and getting take away... just wish they had a drive-thru...
Fresh food does take time so expect a wait for your burger of at least 10 minutes even when it's not busy but it's worth it.
Overall I'd say burger alone is 5 stars, fries 4 stars, location & set-up maybe 3, but I'd drive out for their burger any day...
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