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| - Lobbys makes my favorite burger in the valley. They use fresh beef, which makes a tremendous difference in the flavor of the meat, and are cooking on a flattop griddle, which in my opinion is the best way to make a burger. The grill man throws down a ball of the fresh beef on the griddle then smashes it with a spatula, resulting in a delicious and juicy patty with nice caramelization on the outside of the meat. The buns are buttered and placed on the griddle then steamed with the burger, giving them a softness and unbelievable flavor to complement the meat, and the burger is finished with onion, lettuce, tomato, and a special sauce which is tangy like a thousand island. I'm a hamburger guy, but my wife always gets the bacon cheeseburger which comes with a choice of American or provolone and it's out of this world.
The frys are crinkle cut and not fresh but are cooked to order, which is nice. This place is a Chicago style burger joint so they also have Chicago style dogs and Italian Beef. I feel out of my element reviewing Italian Beef as I've got no Chicago connections, though I do love the city and all the food traditions that come from there. That being said, it's the best I've had in the valley as well, and I would still be a regular here if the Italian Beef was the only thing on the menu. I've never ordered a hot dog from here, as Chicago dogs aren't my thing and I can't imagine coming here and not ordering a burger or Italian Beef.
The atmosphere is casual, with a self-service soda dispenser and TV's around in the dining area with ESPN on all day, which is great if you're popping in for lunch on your own. Lobbys is a real gem near my neighborhood in Tempe, and I hope I'm able to eat here for many years to come.
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