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| - There was a time, long ago, when I considered the Lick's Homeburger to be THE burger of choice. Since then, the burger industry has grown tremendously, with all kinds of gourmet and designer burger joints popping up all over. The prices have also grown tremendously!
It's been many years since I've been to Lick's. I didn't even know they were still in business but the route to my new job takes me past this location so I had to check it out.
There was only one employee and four other diners when I arrived but another employee arrived just after I placed my order. Good timing. It got busy very shortly after.
I ordered the Homeburger combo with onion rings and pop, plus I added cheese. I had it dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Guk (their house-made special sauce), just the way I used to order it. At under ten dollars, it was a bargain, compared to all the newer, trendier places.
The burger patty was a nice chunk of meat that looked hand-made but there was something about the texture that I couldn't quite put my finger on. Filler? Flavourwise, it was good, as good as I remember. The onion rings were thin and crispy but nothing outstanding about it.
I love burgers and I've found a lot of the newer burger joints overrated and overpriced. There is still a place for Lick's in the market. The burgers are still good, made and dressed to order, and are a great value.
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