Bully's East

Ben: BULLY BURGER w/ French onion soup and asparagus. Burger, med-rare with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion on a hoagie bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:

- cozy old school interior with awesome back bar

- burger served open face with ingredients on the side: build your own style

- only a couple burger options, but several cheese and topping options available

- cooked to order

- very tasty meat with cheese perfectly melded to patty

- very original bun shape: hoagie style onion bun, a little doughy and untoasted, but still pretty tasty

- very filling burger especially with the two sides included

- these are some of the best side options I’ve seen for a burger plate and for a very reasonable price as well

- a steakhouse at heart with a bit of burger in the soul

- amazing overall menu including drink options

James: BULLY BURGER w/ seasoned fries and cheesy bacon mashed potatoes. Burger with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, bacon (added) and Anaheim chile (added) on a hoagie bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 40

NOTES:

- quick service

- cool atmosphere

- quality cocktails

- hot servers

- burger was shaped like a boat which is pretty cool

- bun to meat ratio was a little too skewed toward the bun side

- bacon was deliciously chewy

- Anaheim chile added bodacious flavor

- best mojito I’ve ever had

- meat was quality

- really the only thing going against this burger was the lack of burger selections and the oversized bun

- I would definitely recommend it because it is a great deal

Bangin' Burgers

Ben: NAPA BUGER w/ Cajun fries. ½ lb burger with blue cheese, port wine infused mushrooms and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 43

NOTES:

- a very messy burger, but I loved every minute of it

- a very well rounded burger with lots of flavor

- well seasoned, flavorful patty

- the Cajun fries were super tasty as well

- very friendly customers who greet every guest with a “hey!”

- plenty of tv’s for your sport viewing pleasure

- pretty solid beer selection

- happy hour deals are awesome, ½ lb. burger for $5.50!

- I kind of want to order another burger, is that wrong?

James: NAPA BUGER w/ sweet potato fries. ½ lb burger with blue cheese, port wine infused mushrooms and roasted garlic aioli on a toasted bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 43

NOTES:

- coolest name for a burger joint yet

- good beers on tap

- condiment bar is bitchin’

- burger was seasoned well and full of juicy flavor

- blue cheese was super cheesy

- sweet potato fries were a great side

- bun was soft and delicious, fit like a soft baseball mitt, got a tad soggy but not too bad, my fault for not eating it faster

- the mushrooms didn’t taste as fancy as the name suggested

Matt (guest blogger): BBQ BUGER w/ sweet potato fries. ½ lb. burger with cheddar cheese, onion rings and bbq sauce on a bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 44

NOTES:

1. multiple flat screen tv’s showing football and playoff baseball, pool tables a plus, wide open dining area

2. modest selection of burgers, no crazy burgers like Badger Burger, but standard burger selection

3. perfectly sliced and placed onion rings that hung with the burger the entire time

4. nicely seasoned and well cooked, no options on doneness

5. held together for the entire meal, would have like it toasted

6. overall excellent burger

7. in a world of $10 burgers a $7 burger is a breath of fresh burger meat

8. tackled this burger no problem

9. burger held together even when I was devouring it, I respect that

10. good beer selection of microbrews, good happy hour

True North Tavern

Ben: BBQ BURGER w/ pickle and tater tots. 7 oz. prime ground chuck with glazed bacon, marinated onion, crisp iceburg lettuce, bbq sauce, garlic mayo and white cheddar on a grill toasted bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 42

NOTES:

- very tasty as a whole

- tater tots and pickle spear were a nice addition

- onions & bbq sauce were super bold

- lots of attention paid to bun, toasted to perfection

- good beer selection, lots of tv’s and a couple pool tables

- nice indoor/outdoor feeling

- my only wish is that I wasn’t so hungover so I could truly enjoy the burger, guess I’ll have to come back

James: BANDITO BURGER w/ pickle and tater tots. 7 oz. prime ground chuck with guacamole, salsa, cotija cheese and smoked jalapeno aioli on a grill toasted bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 40

NOTES:

- easily destroyed this burger

- a little disappointed it wasn’t extra bold and spicy considering the ingredients

- guac was solid, burger was cooked to perfection

- bun was yum-tastic

- really cool inside

- tons of tv’s and a couple pool tables, outdoor dining

Dave (guest blogger): BBQ BURGER w/ pickle and tater tots. 7 oz. prime ground chuck with glazed bacon, marinated onion, crisp iceburg lettuce, bbq sauce, garlic mayo and white cheddar on a grill toasted bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 42

NOTES:

- tater tots are awesome

- the onions and bbq sauce made this a good burger, plus the bacon

- not unsimilar to many western burgers

Starlite

(more pics to come)

James: THE BUGER w/ house-made pickles and fries. All natural Brandt beef patty with Gruyere cheese, carmalized onions and dijonaise on a brioche bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 38

NOTES:

- interior of this place is awesome

- cool materials, hexagon porthole entrance and an outside patio

- overall burger was pretty delicious

- bun was croissant-like, buttery and flaky

- burger was seasoned well, a little on the salty side

- menu and good beer prices at happy hour and specialty drinks are plentiful

- could have used more toppings on the burger

- there is only one burger to choose from

Andy: THE BUGER w/ house-made pickles and fries. All natural Brandt beef patty with Gruyere cheese, carmalized onions and dijonaise on a brioche bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:

- burger, burger, burger…(just trying to improve Google rankings

- I thought it was a really good burger, but it wasn’t cheap…

- I could eat more & there are really no options…but really tasty

- I would definitely order again…

The Wits End

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Ben: BLUE CHEESE BACON BUGER w/ potato salad. Burger with blue cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion on a sesame seed bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 39

NOTES:

- very flavorful burger overall

- toasted bun would have added a point

- handmade patties could have helped boast the score as well

- awesome beer selection

- great service that makes it a good place to hang out and have a few beers in a comfortable environment

James: SWISS MUSHROOM BURGER w/ green salad. Burger with swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, onion on a sesame seed bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 36

NOTES:

- tasty burger

- good service

- meat was a little lacking on flavor because it was pre-formed

- bun was pretty standard