Kristy's MVP Sports Bar

Ben: SPICY WESTERN BURGER ½ lb. burger w/ fries. ½ lb. burger, medium rare with bacon, Canadian bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion and pickles.

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TOTAL SCORE: 42

NOTES:
- very fresh ingredients
- excellent charbroiled flavor
- Canadian bacon gets a little lost with the bacon and cheese
- not really spicy as the name implies
- slightly overcooked for medium rare
- fries were a bit soggy
- couldn’t really taste the bbq sauce as much as I would have liked

James: SPICY WESTERN BURGER ½ lb. burger w/ fries. ½ lb. burger, medium rare with bacon, Canadian bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion and pickles.

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TOTAL SCORE: 41

NOTES:
- bun got a 4 because it was toastede
- all day Monday happy hour
- I loved this burger because I’ve never had Canadian bacon on a burger
- this would be a cool place to have a football party

Kurt: FAMOUS STEAKBURGER ½ lb. burger w/ fries. ½ lb. burger, medium rare with tomato, lettuce, onion and pickles.

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TOTAL SCORE: 38

NOTES:
- would have been better with cheese and bacon (James’ fault)
- service was a bit slow
- good happy hour deals 4-7 and all day Monday

Boomerang's Gourmet Burger Joint

Ben: BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER ½ lb. burger w/ garlic peppered fries. ½ lb. burger, medium rare, stuffed w/ bacon, sun-dried cranberries and cilantro and topped w/ gorgonzola cheese, tomato, lettuce and red onion on a bun w/ a side of creamed horseradish sauce.

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TOTAL SCORE: 41

NOTES:
- definitely a burger destination, one of the better burgers I’ve had
- interior could be a bit cooler, but staff was very friendly and service was very good
- build your own burger is best option with insane number of options and toppings
- if there was a choice of bun this burger could have possibly been the highest score thus far
- not overly high prices, as with most other build your own burger places
- medium rare was pretty rare for me, but still tasty
- very filling burger and amazing overall flavor
- not skimpy with the cheese and toppings
- fries were very good, many great side options on the menu
- numerous freshly made sauces available as well








James: BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER ½ lb. burger w/ red pepper crusted onion rings. ½ lb. burger, medium rare stuffed w/ jalapenos, roasted garlic and roasted red peppers, topped w/ gorgonzola cheese, tomato, lettuce and red onion on a bun w/ side of chipotle pepper sauce.

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TOTAL SCORE: 43

NOTES:
- this was definitely one of the best burgers I’ve mowed down lately
- the variety of burgers is almost infinite b/c you get your choice of stuffing your burger w/ 3 ingredients from a list that ranges from pineapple to bacon and everything in between…
- then you get to choose your cheese from about 8 different varieties including gorgonzola, which is the best cheese I’ve ever had on a burger and the first time I’ve ever had the option…
- then you get to choose a sauce…fuckin’ a, I gotta stop writing
- bun could be better though

O'Brien's American Pub

Ben: BEER CHEESE BURGER Burger w/ jalapeno poppers. Burger with white cheddar & Russian River IPA beer cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a white bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 37

NOTES:
- strip mall layout with pub decor
- not awesome, not crappy
- good people watching
- regardless of background this place goes off
- amazing beer selection
- burger patty appears pre-made, but angus beef and good size
- beer cheese is very tasty and toppings are very fresh
- professional grade dart board






James: BRIE PROSCIUTTO BURGER Burger w/ jalapeno poppers. Burger with prosciutto, brie, grilled onions and mixed greens on a white bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 40

NOTES:
- excellent selection of beers if you’re into that, I am
- the bun was pretty damn good, kind of a ciabatta style, held its form well throughout
- burger was ok, pre-made which was a little disappointing, but good flavor
- the prosciutto added a delicious flavor
- the burger was a little expensive considering no sides were included
- be prepared to kill someone to get a parking spot

Hob Nob Hill

Ben: HOB NOB BURGER Burger w/ crinkle cut fries, carrot salad, waldorf salad and sourdough bread. Burger with bacon, avocado and cheddar, medium rare.

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TOTAL SCORE: 29

NOTES:
- almost divey, weird, cool, but not quite
- tons of chandeliers
- no price numbers listed, all prices spelled out, kinda weird
- not a burger joint, definitely not
- burger cooked to order
- burger comes with choice of fresh bread or baked good, salad or soup or potato salad
- burger was pretty juicy, but slightly over-cooked
- bacon was perfect, crispy and not burnt
- soggy bun syndrome
- crinkle cut fries were decent
- belt-busting could be a 4 or 5 if you take into account the ridiculous amount of sides you get






James: HOB NOB BURGER Burger w/ crinkle cut fries, carrot salad, fiesta salad and sourdough bread. Burger with bacon, avocado and cheddar, medium rare.

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TOTAL SCORE: 32

NOTES:
- comes with fresh baked bread, fries and a diverse choice of salads and carrot salad
- bun was too soggy
- meat was pretty quality, but not spiced enough
- this is not really a burger destination, but the other food looks pretty good

Lucky Buck's

Ben: ROD LUCK BUCK BURGER Burger w/ waffle fries. Grass-fed beef burger, blackened, with blue cheese, Cajun spices, Tabasco onions, house chipotle, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

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TOTAL SCORE: 41

NOTES:
- industrial, unfinished look with roll-up doors to outdoor seating
- has transitioned from a burrito shop with burgers to a true burger place, although the background has suffered slightly since the transition
- waffle fries are amazing, recommend requesting a side of chipotle sauce for dipping
- blue cheese melds with the burger and bun to create an explosion of taste
- good daily drink specials
- made the 2007 san diego magazine best restaurant list, I’m guessing for burgers

James: BEST BUCKIN’ BURGER Burger w/ waffle fries. Burger with beer battered onion rings, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, chipotle mayo, onion, tomato, lettuce and pickle.

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TOTAL SCORE: 38

NOTES:

- meat wasn’t all that flavorful
- the fun got way too soggy and the bacon was to soft and fatty
- the overall flavor wasn’t as bold as I expected for all the ingredients
- I think I will definitely come back and try a different burger
- there are many upgrades available to choose from which adds a nice dimension

Urban Mo's (formerly Hamburger Mary's)

Ben: SPICY BURGER with salad. ½ lb. burger hand-stuffed with chipotle peppers, jalapeno peppers and cilantro, topped with Ortega chili, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato on a wheat bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 45

NOTES:
- 3 bun options: white, wheat or ciabotta
- large outdoor seating area where it’s always a party
- added seasonings on the bun is a nice addition
- very large burger with amazing flavor
- hand-stuffed burgers are little more pricey and take a bit longer, but well worth it
- may want extra napkins and possibly a clean shirt if you’re not careful with their burgers





James: PARIS BURGER with fries. ½ lb. burger hand-stuffed with bleu cheese and garlic, topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon and chipotle mayo on a ciabatta bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 47

NOTES:
- the stuffed burger is the way to go
- the bleu cheese melds with the burger without it falling all over the place
- choice of 3 kinds of bun really allows for customization
- plenty of bacon
- burger is massive so prepare wisely
- a little expensive, but you get a lot for what you pay






Chris: MELT DOWN BURGER with fries. Burger with melted pepper jack cheese, grilled Ortega chiles, jalapenos, chipotle mayo, lettuce and tomato on a bun.

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TOTAL SCORE: 44

NOTES:
- nice atmosphere
- real tasty burger
- pricey but you get what you pay for
- highly recommended

Canda Steak Burger

Ben: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH GYROS. Special – burger with gyros, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 33

NOTES:
- special is a good deal – only $7
- divey, fast food joint in a ghetto neighborhood
- call ahead ordering recommended for faster service
- the addition of gyros meat on the burger adds great flavor to an otherwise mediocre patty
- very hoppin’ at lunch time- this was voted the “best burger in san diego” by channel 10, it seems they didn’t do their research or the ballots were stuffed





James: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH GYROS. Special – burger with gyros, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 32

NOTES:
- I felt gross after I ate this burger
- the meat was about average, a little dry, but the gyro meat added a nice dimension
- make sure to call your order in or you will have to wait about 20 minutes
- pretty damn flavorful burger







Kim: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH bacon. Special – burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 32

NOTES:
- burger was good, but very back-yardy
- I felt like I couldn’t put it down for fear of it falling apart and not being able to pick it back up
- I like my fries a little more done (too soft and soggy)






Soo: 8OZ CHARBROILED STEAKBURGER WITH GYROS. Special – burger with gyros, lettuce, tomato, pickle and cheese with fries and a soda.

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TOTAL SCORE: 26

NOTES:
- had to wait too long for our food
- patty was kind of dry- service was nice (friendly)