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| - Let me do this review while I still have a belly full of hamburger. What a treat. I was feeling a little sorry for myself, having had to open my wallet for a nice chunk of change to have some work done on my car today. The owner of that car shop (which I will also review) was kind enough to give me a gift certificate to Tootsie's Diner to have breakfast on him. I had already eaten breakfast, so I decided to use it to grab lunch instead. I was encouraged by both the local endorsement and all of the positive reviews, and I'm pleased to say that my expectations were more than met. Fast, friendly service, and great food. I went with a bacon cheeseburger and upgraded to onion rings. That burger was so juicy and flavorful, and as it turns out, the owner told me that he mixes the hamburger with brisket. Wowza. Warm, buttery brioche bun, and the good thick bacon too--not that skimpy stuff you see in pedestrian buffet lines! Whoever described the onion rings as being like doughnuts pretty much nailed it. They're cut very thick and must be hand battered right there at the restaurant. Not too greasy, and served with a side of special sauce that's very similar to bloomin' onion sauce at a certain steak joint. As I looked around, I could tell that this was a local hangout. Families, workers on their lunch break, friends, and at least one other lone diner besides myself. I'm going to have to try it out for breakfast or brunch sometime, because I'm sure it's on point.
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