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| - I saw an ad in the local paper advertising the Grand Opening, coupled with a coupon for a free combo with the purchase of a 6oz burger. With no further prompting needed, I decided that I had go & check it out for myself.
When I walked in, everything was bright, clean & shiny, which is what you would expect from a place that just opened. It's decorated nicely, & the tables & chairs are a touch classier than your average burger shack. What really struck me about the place, though, was how small it was. I think I only counted 18 seats, & when you take into consideration the people dining by themselves, or two people sitting at a table for four, the place can fill up pretty quickly. It'd be kind of awkward to approach a stranger sitting there, eating their food & say, "Mind if I sit down while I wait for them to call my number?"
Having never been to Hero Burger before, the woman taking my order was more than happy to explain the various choices, including different patty sizes, meat choices, bun & side options, etc. I decided that I would have to save my coupon for another day, because a 6oz burger just wouldn't cut it today. So I opted for the 8oz beef patty on their regular egg bun with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles & mayo. After those friggin' taxes, my combo & side of gravy came to $13.55.
It was at this point that I found the biggest thing that sets this place apart from most other restaurants. Having been given the empty soda cup for my combo, I went over to the soda fountain & saw that it's a computerized Coca Cola Freestyle fountain that dispenses over 100 different kinds of pop. It's a really neat machine, & the only problem is when you're stuck in line behind someone who's not very decisive, & tries to sample as many of the 100+ choices as they can before making their ultimate decision.
After eventually getting my drink, I waited an appropriate amount of time for my burger to cook, & eagerly dug in.
When I ordered, I was told that all of their burgers are cooked medium-well, which is fine, as long as they can cook it properly without drying it out. When I took my first bite of that burger, all my fears dissipated like a taco fart in a windstorm. It was the most tender, juicy burger I've tasted in a long time. The meat was seasoned nicely, & as much of a cliche as it sounds, it melted in my mouth. The toppings & bun were super-fresh & complimented the burger perfectly.
The fries are thicker than shoestring-cut fries, but not as thick as chip truck fries. They were very good, & the gravy was a step up from your standard packet gravy. It was richer & had a more authentic "gravy" flavour, for lack of a better term.
I devoured every last morsel & loved every bite. This place might be a tad pricier than other burger joints, but any money here is well-spent. It's good value, great service & top-quality food. I'll be back for sure, & I'm already looking forward to it!
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