Haven't been back to Burger Crush in awhile. Last time, I went with my son and he thoroughly enjoyed his burger. It isn't exactly In-N-Out, but it has those sort of vibes, right down to the fries. Originally out of Victoria, Burger Crush strives to give the classic burger joint experience. So it is not surprising to find a very simple menu with essentially 2 burgers in several different configurations. They have both vegan and vegetarian options including vegan nuggets. Jackie and returned for a tasting of the menu including their fantastic shakes.
So getting right to it, let's talk about the classic Cheeseburger first. We had it both in a single and a double. We also loaded it up with fried mushrooms, fried onions, peperoncini and Canadian cheddar ($2.00 each). The burgers already had a 4oz patty (2 of them for the double), cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and crush sauce. As I've said, their burgers definitely have an In-N-Out quality to them except the meat patties are double the size and the bun is softer. I really enjoy the burgers here since they are moist and properly seared. Also, the components are fresh. Those mushrooms are totally worth the $2.00 as they are buttery and full of umami.
Burger Crush not only appeals to beef lovers, they have both Vegetarian and Vegan options as well. That burger sports the same house-made vegan patty except with vegan cheese and vegan bun for the Vegan while cheddar and brioche for the Vegetarian. We loaded both of them with the optional toppings as well. Although the patty was on the softer side, I didn't mind it had a crispy exterior and did have a mild sweet taste.
The only option for sides included French Fries and Crush Fries. I like the fries here as they are quite thin and pretty crispy. They are also salted enough. With the same fries, the Crush Fries also have In-N-Out vibes with fried onions, melted cheese and Crush sauce. These "dirty" fries are super saucy, yet at the same time, retain much of their crispiness. The best part is the fried onions as they add aroma and sweetness. This is also available with vegan cheese instead.
In addition to the burger and fries, they also offer Vegan Nuggets made with firm tofu. Personally, I think a lighter tofu would make this item better. The crunch from the batter is quite nice as it is not too thick nor greasy. However, the firm tofu eats pretty heavy and dense. The available sauces include Herb Crush Hot Crush, Sweet Crush and Original Crush. For me, the herb crust is my favourite being creamy and almost tartar sauce-like. The hot crush is a close second because I just like it spicy.
So we need some beverages to go with our burgers right? In addition to sodas, they have both Milk and Vegan Shakes. Here are some of the highlights including Root Beer, Strawberry (Vegan), Chocolate (Vegan) and Orange. Despite being vegan, the strawberry was my favourite. It was fruity and sweet while tasting fairly natural. Orange was also sweet but refreshing at the same time. Overall, the best things at Burger Crush are their beef burgers, their regular fries and shakes. If you get those items, you will go away a very happy and full person. For the other things, YMMV.
*All food and beverages were complimentary for this blog post*
The Good:
- Beef burgers are excellent
- Fries are crispy
- Shakes (milk or vegan) are also good
The Bad:
- Tofu nuggets are too dense for me
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