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I went last night with Danielle P. and Jake B. who are regulars, and we sat at the counter in front of the grill...definitely try to sit there if you can! You get to chat with Mattie himself and also watch all of the delicious grill items being cooked up before your very eyes. I watched him create a burger with grilled cheeses for buns for Jake, even though it's not on the menu. That's just the kind of place this is: You have an idea for something, and Mattie will probably make it for you.
What I had was the Cowboy burger, which is a bacon cheeseburger with BBQ sauce and "an onion ring" which actually turned out to be "two giant onion rings." The onion rings were amazing and added crunch and sweetness, the bacon was cooked PERFECTLY and there was a ton. The burger itself was burger perfection...well seasoned, nice crust on the outside, juicy inside. And topped with BBQ sauce on a slightly grilled bun...NOM. NOM FOREVER. It seriously made me wonder why I don't always put BBQ sauce on my burgers.
For a side I got the garlic mashed potatoes, but I was too engrossed in the burger to take more than a few bites. They were, however, my favorite kind (smashed red potatoes), and very delicious. Even the pickle was yummy!
I can't wait to come back and try their breakfast stuff, although my tummy will most likely be crying for the Cowboy burger again.
PLEASE do yourself a favor and eat here.
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