Steph had been watching their location for over a month in anticipation of the grand opening. When that day finally arrived we were both excited at trying a new burger joint in Austin. Well Cedar Park. We walked in to a smiling face and looked over the menu for a minute. Steph told the guy up front about waiting so long for them to open and how excited she was to try their burgers. He seemed excited too. Everyone was happy. I ended up with the Double Cheeseburger and added chili. Side of fries and a drink combo. Steph went with the Cheeseburger plain with side of fries and a drink combo. It only came to $16 I think so they aren't trying to gouge anyone. The patties are 1/4 pound but they don't cook to order. It doesn't matter anyway because they seem to use a mix for their meat. Think ground beef with french onion soup mix kind of flavor. It was just way over-seasoned from one perspective and kind of bland from another. I think they may have also used a filler with the meat. Whatever happened both Steph and I were disappointed and wondering where the meaty flavor of the burger went. My burger even had that extra dollop of chili on it which did add a little more flavor but it really made the sandwich hard to eat and the bun fell apart halfway through the meal. I'm not sure why they do it like this in Texas but I have a completely different perspective of chili cheeseburger.
Now the good news. The fries were really good and they offer those cane sugar soft drinks. I really like that throwback flavor of cane sugar. It makes me pine for the days before New Coke where they switched us from sugar to corn syrup and released Coke Classic. I'm glad soda makers finally heard the call and gave the people what they want. Hopefully Flippin' Burgers will hear the call too and change their burger mixin' ways. Or maybe I'm just a grumpy fat man and people like that kind of burger. It does make them unique and they certainly stand out with that flavor. Give'm a try and tell me if I'm wrong. I don't mind admitting it.
Hoping to hear from you. Have a good weekend.
Fat man, Good call. My family and I had almost the exact same experience. Way over seasoned, unfortunalty we had the same experiece with the fries being overseasoned. Would love a good small burger place in Cedar Park, as you say, hopefully they will head the call.
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