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| - A friend and I decided to hit Slab Burgers before a movie at the Varsity, and I'd already tried it a couple of times before and enjoyed it, so I was hoping for a similar experience.
The first thing we noticed is that the space has gotten smaller since our last visit last year. The place was empty, so perhaps this is a money-saving tactic. Anyway, I ordered a single burger with cheese and a pretty wide selection of toppings, while my friend ordered a combo.
We took a seat and waited. And waited. Even though we were the only customers, it took about 10 minutes for the food to arrive. When it finally did come, the fries were piping hot but the burgers were room temperature (at best). I'm not sure how long the burgers were just sitting there waiting for the fries to be ready, but the cook should, at this point, have a better system for ensuring everything arrives at hot.
The barely-warm patty was fine, if unspectacular. There was an attempt at a crust but it had either been made soggy by the toppings or it just wasn't cooked enough. The end result was an edible but far-from-memorable burger. And given that it cost me around $8, I was certainly a little disappointed. The fries were amazing, though.
I'll give the place another chance sometime, but I'm not in a rush.
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