In my dining experience, there are two kinds of restaurants one frequents only on special occasions: one, the calorie-laden extravaganza establishment, the other, pricy haute-cuisine. Holy Chuck somehow manages to fuse the two together...but boy is it worth it.
Now in fairness, this semi-fast food joint might not appropriately be labelled haute-cuisine, but when your bill surpasses $25 for one of the menu's basic burgers, some fries, and a shake, you know it's not your standard burger shoppe.
Holy Chuck prides itself on bringing the freshest ingredients to your fast-food experience. No frozen meat, no filler in the patties, fresh buns, non-processed cheese, etc.
The burgers surely do not disappointed, and can be rated among the best in the city. The "no-filler" meat is grilled to perfection, oozing out juices as you pick the burger up to take a bite (note: have napkins handy). The caramelized onions, featured in many of the menus 20-25 burger variants were cut thinly enough so as to caramelize quickly without a burnt taste. The egg topped off on my "Grind 'n Shine" burger exploded with yolk. Yes, this was a fine burger indeed.
I was equally impressed with the "Holy Chuck fries": a sort of chili cheese fries-meets-poutine variation. The chili is not your run of the mill chili: fresh vegetables and beans are abundant, poured unsparingly over gooey cheese and succulent strips of bacon.
Be forewarned that if you, too, feel it necessary to take on a burger and fries, your stomach may not forgive should you also order one of their unique shakes ($15 foie gras and truffle oil, anyone?), though to be sure they are well worth the price.
Fresh, rich ingredients do make the difference, and Holy Chuck is well worth a visit for those looking for an ultra-premium burger joint experience.