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| - For my first Winghart's experience, this was a good choice. Asides from the parking snafu (hence the star deduction), it was a good experience. Having wanted to try Winghart's for a very long time, and not having the time to stop in one of the other locations I was super excited to see they opened a location in Oakland. Right down the street from where I work! (I'm being spoiled with all the good places to eat around my place of work)
I called my order ahead before showing up. Good call there. I showed up and still had a little bit of a wait, but not too long. While waiting I took in the surroundings of the place. they did a great job with the small interior they have. I also like the patio/porch area they have. Although I'm sure that could be annoying later in the warmer months, by that I mean you will have to put up with the college kids on their patio/porch firing up their grills. However, I'm sure their food would not be as good as what you get here.
Speaking of food, let's discuss. Of course my coworkers and I ended up ordering a ton of different things with one thing in common, hand cut fries. The fries were perfect, I really can't say more than that, perfect. I ordered the Dockworker, which my friends is nothing more than homage to a beloved Pittsburgh classic that could surely have it's own following soon. Awesome fries, sweet Cole slaw, and the burger patty itself was cooked exactly how I asked for it to be cooked. For once, I have seen a burger patty that surpassing the bun! My friend ordered the Matolla and I believe we were in the same boat by being impressed by how big the sandwich was alone.
I can't believe I'm about to say this, but it was a huge mistake to order a side of fries. With as big as the burger was, a side really isn't needed. AND the price is justified for once. I had heavenly happy burger dreams that night.
The staff were great as well. Very attentive, courteous beyond belief and made me want to fight traffic, search for a parking spot and come back the next day. You've won me over Winghart, yes you have.
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