BURGERSTRASSE — Restaurant in Clifton

I was looking for a burger joint that wasn't a big chain restaurant while passing through Clifton, and the Google search engine returned this place. Here is my overall review.

Decor: The front of the restaurant had regular tables and chairs or high tables and chair. The table tops and seat bottom were lacquered wood (or wood-like, but solid) supported by metal legs. From here, you could see the food prep station and the cooking area. Towards the back, there is a rest room and a rear prep area (no door hiding it). I don't think it's a great idea to see the rear prep area while going to the rest room, since there is no "action" in the rear prep area, but that is my personal opinion. If you never needed to use the rest room, you won't notice it. White side walls with tiles adorned the front eating area. The overall decor did remind me of other mom and pop restaurants that seemed to be following a design trend, so it doesn't "stand out," but nothing I would count against this place.

Lastly, the place was clean and tidy, even the rest room.

There is non-metered street side parking, but because there are other stores along the block, I wasn't sure if there would be enough parking if this place was packed.

Food: I ordered a hausburger and vanilla milkshake. The hausburger had fresh lettuce and tomato. The burger bun was clean and soft, It wasn't toasted or heated from what I can tell. The burger patty was fresh ground beef and juicy. When you bite into it, it falls apart a little, so this wasn't the "manufactured" patties you get at the big chain burger places. However, I didn't taste much seasoning in the burger itself.

The milkshake was excellent. It was properly blended and hydrated, so I did not hit any "ice cream" parts that would block my straw. Every sip of the shake went through my straw.

Value: This place follows a trend where the burger, sides, and drink are sold separately. Other places might sell burger and fries, but the price will reflect both items. As of this writing, the hausburger was $7.50 and the milkshake was $8.

Given inflation and the size of this place, the price was OK, but compared to other mom and pop burger joints I have frequented, I felt the burger was "small" for their prices. The milkshake price is acceptable.

Conclusion: This place is a solid 4. I can't give it a 5, because the burger space is crowded, and I have eaten at some other mom and pop shops in my time that offer a bit more value for the money, have a bit more to the decor, or have even better tasting food. Not S-tier, but a good A-tier. If you are local to this place and need a fresh burger or milkshake, this is a good...

This was the second time I have visited this burger restaurant. The burgers use fresh, not frozen, local beef and appear to be hand ground and flattened into an irregular "roundish" shape. Included toppings include your choice of iceberg, shredded romaine or mixed greens (just ask for your favorite) as well as fresh tomatoes, red onions and sauteed white onions. There is a special signature sauce that is also used that adds a unique flavor to the thick single or double beef patty burgers. Under the cutting table next to the grille are a couple of baskets of large Idaho potatoes used to make the house cut fries as well as cheese fries and sweet potato fries. Everything is served in a nice white cardboard box that closed up and holds the entire meal nestly and helps to keep take out orders warm. There are slept chicken sandwiches and salads on the menu. For the freshness and flavor of the burgers, fixins, and home made fries, the price is more than reasonable compared to the big chain burger restaurants - and the burgers are not greasy and taste "healthier"! I think you will agree that whether you eat in or take out your next burger or sandwich, you will be coming back again to this little gem of an eatery with park at the door...

I hated to write this review. I really wanted to like this place, but was sadly disappointed. I was craving a burger and was in the area. At first call to check if it was busy, the person on the other end seemed rude. But I decided to check it out anyway, as the ratings were good. I'm glad I did. The place is small, but somehow inviting. The white and black color palate of the walls were nice. Simple and impactful with picnic bench styled seating. A customer suggested their double hausburger. But, I kept it basic. Ordered a single patty, the hausburger, a side of fries, and a drink ($14).

I drove home for a good 45 mins, so I'm not sure if that affected the burger itself. But at first bite, it was nothing special. Not outstandingly juicy or flavorful. What I disliked the most was the burned buns. Overly toasted, so it added a very bitter taste. The fries were so greasy and lacked crunch. Just too soggy. (But again my drive was a bit long). Probably old frying grease too. Can't put my finger on it.

I'd rate here a 3.6. I think there's potential . Surely everyone isn't wrong. I'll certainly dine in next time. Staff were friendly and even other customers were friendly. Again, the place felt inviting, which is why I'd return to give it...