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| - So last night was one of those nights, where I didn't feel like cooking for myself or even less cleaning the leftover mess. I had promised myself that I would try Cheeburger since I had begun following them on twitter last week ( http://twitter.com/CheeburgerMTL ) I made my way over there around 7:30 PM after having spent just enough time sitting in front of my laptop replying to emails and making like what I do will save the world.
I have to say that on a dark rainy evening in January Cheeburgers's store front doesn't exactly scream "Here I am" as I drove by it without even noticing it on my first go around the block, even after parking and walking up the road it still didn't jump out at me.
Once I'd found it and made my way in I was greeted by a very friendly staff member who said hello and then asked me where I would prefer to sit as the place was almost empty, as one would expect on a rainy Monday evening. I pointed towards the counter and she promptly said that I would have a great view of the kitchen from there, with an enthusiastic tone.
I sat down and the waitress asked if it was my first time here, I said yes and she opened the menu in front of me and gave me a crash course in Cheeburger.
The menu isn't particularly complicated with 4 different sized burgers and a variety of wraps and sandwiches, not to mention Onion rings and fries. The impressive part is the list of cheese and condiments (most free) that are listed, you know they have lots of condiments when Peanut Butter is on the list. I ordered a classic burger with Swiss, guacamole, hot peppers and pickle http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/RK5YJ01Rla3nLOTe7JPktA?select=Ek6X-g3e-T3cv4lalvuL6A . As I mentioned I follow Cheeburger on Twitter and one of the things they tweet is a weekly promotion, last week you got a free milkshake when you mentioned the magic word, this week it was a free beer when you said Yummy.I said Yummy!
My Beer arrived with a frosty cold glass (nice touch) about 10 minutes before my burger and fries but once the burger arrived I almost forgot the beer was there! I'm not a big eater quantity wise but I love burgers and I always find that most burger place try to make up for so so meat by giving you a massive burger but not this place. I ordered the smallest size, the "Original" cooked medium expecting the same thing as in most burger joints, an overcooked tough patty but was I wrong! My burger arrived cooked exactly the way I had asked and when I was done I wanted to order another one, good thing I had some fries because if I hadn't I would have ordered a second one for sure. As for the fries they nice and crispy cooked in peanut oil to give them the nice old fashion flavour but next to the burger they didn't stand out, which in my opinion is a good thing. The fries should never out shine the burger.
Since I had the free beer on this visit I didn't get a chance to try the milkshakes but if I the variety of flavours available on the menu is any indication I would suggest giving them a try, I plan on it next time I stop in for a burger.
The decor is vintage American diner, with lots of stainless steel and neon lights, in this case all the neon's are pink giving the place a pink Cadillac feel. I'm not a huge fan of the pink but that's just my taste and and really isn't a draw back since other then that the place is clean and well kept, the staff are courteous and efficient , the food is excellent and they have something for everyone, except maybe vegetarians.
I think what I appreciate most about Cheeburger is the fact that all they are trying to be is a burger place, plain and simple, no pretentiousness, just good food. Next time you're in the downtown core shopping step out of the underground maze of shopping centers and give this place a try.
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