Max & Erma's

I'd like to compare Max & Erma's to many establishments (Applebee's and Fridays for example), and yet the more I eat at these places the more I realize that it's the creativity of their burger menu that begins to set them apart from one another. Most salads at a restaurant such as this will be the same, and most pasta based entrees will be the same. Yet, in most places the burger menu is what will be the deciding factor in how I rate and review. With that being said, Max & Erma's actually has some burgers that are quite different. I ended up ordering the garbage burger which came as followed "Crisp smoked bacon, cheddar, Swiss, American, mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms & onions, fresh guacamole & marinara. Served with lettuce, tomato & onion on a toasted brioche bun".

I decided to ask for the burger without the marinara sauce because that just seems to be a bit much. Besides that the burger was actually pretty good. Juicy meat and the toppings weren't just thrown on there, although with a burger with it's name you'd expect it to be sloppy and it wasn't. It's as if someone took their time to make sure you can actually enjoy the burger. Oh, and endless fries, which are pretty good mind you.

The interior was a lot larger than I thought it was, with plenty of antiques as decor. A few TVs around that were playing ESPN, and even a family focused area. I'd easily recommend this place to anyone with children as the staff were very attentive and friendly.