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| - When you select the third star on the review entry page, the associated text reads "A-OK." This perfectly describes Smashburger, or at least how I view it. We had been wanting to try it since it opened, but never quite managed to do so, since it seemed the line was out the door every time we went. This past weekend, however, things seemed a lot more reasonable, so we took the plunge.
At Smashburger, you place your order at the counter, and an employee brings your food to the table when it's ready. If you've eaten at Showmars or McAlister's, you know the routine. There was only one slightly awkward moment: you pick up a menu at the door and are supposed to drop it off at the register after you order, but it's a pretty big sheet of paper, and there isn't really anywhere to leave it.
Once the food arrived, it was decent. Not much more than that. I got the classic, since I figured it was a fair first-time test. The burger actually had some pink in the middle, which was a plus, but the patty could've stood a little more seasoning. The bun was unremarkable. As a side, I ordered rosemary-specked sweet potato fries. Those were good: probably better than the burger, objectively speaking.
Honestly, if you want a burger from a chain, Five Guys is better, even though there isn't one in the immediate area. If you are looking for a burger in Stonecrest, City Tavern is better (if more expensive). Smashburger was decent; I may eat there again, but I won't be making any trips to Stonecrest just to visit it.
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