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| - My first experience dining at BRGR was for a girls' night...because, evidently, when it comes to my friends and I, "girls' night" means "chow down on burgers, beer, and milkshakes"...the picture of femininity and grace. I've been there many times since, happily introducing my family and a handful of friends to this fun little burger place, and it's definitely at the top of my list for "best burger joint."
With a trendy indoor dining and bar area and fantastic little outdoor section (located upstairs, with a view of...well, the street...but still nice), this place is perfect any time of year (the upper area is open even in the wintertime, thanks to a generous collection of heating units and patio torches). If you're not looking for a burger, you should avoid it, because that's about all you're going to find on their menu (aside from a salad or two and a selection of fattening but oh-so-delicious sides). This place is called BRGR (supposed to kind of look like and sound like "burger," I believe) for a reason: they offer burgers; handcrafted, sloppy, delicious burgers. On top of traditional beef patties (topped with ingredients that actually make them far from traditional), the restaurant also offers a selection of nontraditional burgers (tuna, turkey, vegetarian, salmon, and more, depending on the season and the chef's changing interests). Some burgers, like the kobe beef burger, are pretty much always available, while others come and go throughout the year (my favorite disappearing burger was an amazing lamb burger with Greek cheese, cucumber, and other Mediterranean-ish ingredients). The "Average Joe" is about as basic as you get, but I recommend you travel outside your comfort zone and try one of their other delicious, handcrafted creations: "Fire in the Hole" (with jalapenos and sriracha, for those who like a little heat), "California Lovin'" (a turkey burger that will make you rethink the whole concept of turkey--it's not just for Thanksgiving and school lunch sandwiches anymore), "Kamikazi" (the best sushi ever, but burger-style), and "Kobe Beef" (featuring bleu cheese, oven-roasted tomatoes, and other deliciousness). Be sure to add a side of fries with truffle cheese whiz (this is not your average cheese out of a can--it's a creamy cheese sauce blended with truffle oil), or perhaps the house-made chips (served with "crack dip," an amazing concoction that should come with all chips ever). If you have a dessert stomach, like me, or if you simply plan ahead and don't stuff yourself, save room for one of their spiked milkshakes. "Salty Caramel"--made with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, sea salt, and bourbon--is phenomenal. "Cupajoe" is great for coffee and chocolate lovers alike, and non-alcoholic shakes are available for the kiddos. Aside from all of this, they have a pretty good beer selection and offer mixed drinks too.
This is a fun place to head to with friends, or visit for a casual date night, and it's in a great location (near lots of shopping and a few other restaurants). Parking can be a bit tricky (you can't park in the garage across the street, because it's reserved for shoppers at that shopping "mall" area), and the area a few blocks over is a wee bit sketchy, but neither of these things are major issues.
So, if you've got a hankering for a burger, skip the craptastic offerings at your local fast food joint and head to BRGR. Just make sure to come on an empty stomach. And don't forget about the truffle cheese whiz. It makes everything better. Everything.
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