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With the rising cost of living these days, anything that resembles a deal gets a lot of play. For instance, places like The Dime and The Famous Warehouse are well-known for their "everything is $4.95" menu. Then there is X-Site Grill (and some copycats) who have daily specials for cheap while the regular menu won't cost you much either. A new player in town aims to trump even those seemingly untouchable deals with a $2.85 burger. As a food cart operating on the corner of Granville at Pender in Downtown, there is probably nothing cheaper for the amount of food.
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I've tried to visit the cart on several occasions, but it never materialized. Finally, I decided to just drive down there for the sole purpose of doing so. Yes, I realize the irony that I probably spent more in gas and parking than the burger itself... Arriving just as it opened, the short line moved quick. I picked up 2 Hamburgers along with a Cheeseburger. For $2.85, you get thick-sliced tomato, lots of iceberg lettuce, a decent-sized frozen burger patty, teriyaki sauce and mayo on a relatively light bun. Hey, for the price, it is a decent burger. The patty itself was on the drier chewier side, but the ample wet ingredients made up for it. I found it beefy in flavour while the teriyaki was not overly sweet.
Now the Cheeseburger (for $3.50) had a completely different taste due to the slice of processed cheese. It was definitely saltier and in a way better because the amount of produce watered down the teriyaki sauce in the hamburger. In reality, if I had been passed the burger without knowing the price, I'd be content because it is a decent burger. But since the price is only $2.85, there really isn't a whole lot to complain about. In the end, I believe personal satisfaction should be based on perceived value. In this case, it is one heck of one.
The Good:
- Cheap
- Decent for the price
- No lack of ingredients
The Bad:
- Meat is a bit chewy and dry
- Long lineup during peak periods
1 comments:
Had 2 of the basic hamburgers today. I found them to be larger than I expected and I really enjoyed the contrast of the fresh, icy cold produce with the hot-off-the-grill meat patty. I took the second one home and by that time everything was just evenly warm :-(
I really like these burgers a lot more than the equivalent products that you get at any of the big burger chains.(The location - not so much.)
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