Station Tavern

Ben: CHEESEBUGER w/ tater tots. 1/3 lb. patty, medium-rare, with jalapenos, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a challah roll.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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2. BONUSES 1 2 3 4 5
3. BUNDLE 1 2 3 4 5
4. BURGER 1 2 3 4 5
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6. BOLDNESS 1 2 3 4 5
7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 42

NOTES:

- great spot to grab a burger and beer with a nice large outdoor area and indoor areas that open up to the outside

- very tasty burger that’s cooked to perfection

- I appreciate the thought put into the bun, but I felt the bread to meat ratio was a little too high

- jalapenos would have been better if grilled with the burger and melted in the cheese

- kid & pet friendly location

- pretty cool architecture if you’re into that kind of thing

- not a lot of burger or beer options, but what they have is done right

- our burgers were ready unbelievably fast, almost as if pre-ordered by ESP

James: DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER w/ fries. Two 1/3 lb. patties, medium-rare, with grilled onions, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and cheddar cheese on a challah roll.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 42

NOTES:

- burger meat was cooked perfectly, but not mixed with any spices

- cool indoor/outdoor atmosphere that really takes advantage of the climate

- not a great selection of craft beers

- I finished a double without too much pain

- grilled onions were great, but I was a little disappointed with the jalapenos

- they weren’t fresh, grilled and integrated with the bundle, rather they were put on the side nacho style, definitely a missed opportunity for boldness

- they also have an outdoor fire pit which is pretty cool

Hamilton's Tavern

Ben: WITCHFYRE! w/ fries. 1/3 lb. handmade patty with grilled onions, jalapenos, pepperoncinis, roasted Anaheim chiles, lettuce, provolone cheese and salsa roja on a grilled sadie rose bun.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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4. BURGER 1 2 3 4 5
5. BUN 1 2 3 4 5
6. BOLDNESS 1 2 3 4 5
7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 43

NOTES:

- amazing beer selection, no booze

- a great place to hang out and have a beer, dog friendly too

- very tasty meat flavor that I kept burping up for the next few hours, but that wasn’t such a bad thing

- lots of tasty peppers on this guy

- burden was docked one because you have to order and pick up your food at a counter and it does take awhile

James: STONER BURGER w/ fries. 1/3 lb. handmade patty with serranos, sriracha, raspberry preserves, carmelized onions, bacon, witchfyre mix, American and provolone cheese on a toasted sadie rose bun.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 46

NOTES:

- so bold it hurts

- many beers

- crowded, but not too bad

- I would avoid getting a burger here Thurs. thru Sun. unless you want to drive yourself mad

- sweet and delicious

A burger so bold it makes you sweat?

Downtown Johnny Brown's

Ben: AZTEC BURGER w/ friES. Burger with Ortega chile, jack cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted sesame seed bun.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:

- average appearance (the burger) but pretty tasty overall

- slightly oldish interior, but plenty of stuff to look at on the walls

- one of the better beer selections in downtown

- lots of tv’s for sports viewing, a pool table and a huge old school shuffle board table

- large outdoor area too

- not a burger destination, but if you’re here grabbing a tasty brew the burgers will do

James: BACON CHEDDAR BURGER w/ fries. Burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a toasted sesame seed bun.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:

- tasty, but average

- no complaints, but nothing to rave about

- quality beer selection

- giant plate of fries

- lots of tv’s, a pool table and a shuffle board table

The Ritual Tavern

Ben: NIMAN RANCH ALL-NATURAL BEEF BURGER w/ fries & homemade pickle chips. Burger, medium-rare, with lettuce, onion, tomato, Dubliner cheddar cheese, niman ranch bacon and avocado on an artisan roll.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:

- only having one burger option definitely hurt their score

- very good quality meat and bacon was cooked perfectly (crispy)

- kind of pricey at $11, especially with having to pay $1 each to add bacon, cheese and avocado

- I would skip adding the avocado next time, it didn’t really add much and made it messier

- the cheese and bacon are a must add

- the most amazing add was their homemade ketchup (some of the best I’ve ever had) and stone ground mustard

- indoors was crowded with an event going on so I only saw the bar and sat outside, which had a nice large patio

(Guest Blogger) Darrin: NIMAN RANCH ALL-NATURAL BEEF BURGER w/ fries & homemade pickle chips. Burger, medium-rare, with lettuce, onion, tomato, Dubliner cheddar cheese, niman ranch bacon and avocado on an artisan roll.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 38

NOTES:

- rad pation

- homemade catsup & mustard

- great beer selection

- burger was locally raised

- bun was fresh baked from a local bakery

- $14 burger…way too overpriced

Have Blog Will Travel - Thurman's Cafe: Columbus, OH

This is from memory since I didn't have the forms with me...

Ben: A1 BURGER. 3/4 lb. burger cooked in A1 sauce with lettuce, tomato, onion and Swiss cheese topped with onion straws on a sesame seed bun with chips and a dill pickle spear.

HOW THEY STACK UP:
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7. BARGAIN 1 2 3 4 5
8. BELT-BUSTING 1 2 3 4 5
9. BURDEN 1 2 3 4 5
10. BUZZ 1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL SCORE: 44

NOTES:

- this is an old school place (family owned since 1942) that’s always been popular & has blown up since its appearance on “Man Vs. Food”

- had to wait about 35 min. to get seated but you can have a drink or two while waiting

- sorta divey feeling but with an old timey vibe

- super friendly staff

- only beef burgers available, but about 20 types on the menu, some have ham on them as well

- pretty tasty wings that are pretty massive if you’re looking for an appetizer

- if you’re really hungry try the Thurman-ator: two 3/4 lb. patties with cheese and ham, developed for Arnold

This gives you an idea of the size of these burgers:

Gabe with his Thurman Burger

Danny with his Jonnie Burger