I’m going to tell you right off the bat that I’m on the fence about Burger 55 right now. It recently sold and is under new ownership, and I think they are still working out some kinks. It’s a fun concept, and certainly caters to those who have different dietary needs or preferences, but more about that in a moment. First, the important things of note:
- They have dedicated parking so it’s easy to find a spot near the entrance.
- There are no steps to deal with.
- The indoor seating is all long wooden tables with wooden benches that can be moved around. They are very sturdy.
- The outdoor seating is a few picnic tables. I haven’t sat on them but I wouldn’t be concerned about doing so.
- The bathroom is a single unisex room that is wheelchair accessible.
- While I was there I watched someone navigate around the restaurant to use the bathroom and it was a bit tight being that the place was so busy but she managed without difficulty.
One of the things I enjoy about Burger 55 is that everything is customized to your specifications. When you enter, there are clipboards with order forms on them and pencils in jars on the tables so that you can fill out your order form. While it’s a burger and fries joint, the selection is extensive and you can have everything from the classic beef burger to bison, or ahi tuna, or chicken, or about half a dozen other kinds of burgers. Rather than go through all the options, feel free to take a look at their order form here:
I ordered a grilled chicken breast on a whole wheat bun with mayo, 55 BBQ sauce, shredded beets, 55 slaw, bacon, grilled peach, sprouts, and dill pickle. What I got was that, but they also put cucumber and tomato on it, which I didn’t ask for.
My friend’s order also had tomatoes on it and she didn’t ask for them, and they left off the cucumbers that she asked for on her wrap. Also, I had checked the “Go” box but they initially put out my order as a “Stay” item so I asked for a bag and was gladly offered one. The place was quite busy when we arrived so it did take over 30 minutes for our order to be ready. That said, I don’t mind waiting for food when it’s good and, mix-ups aside, my burger was very satisfying. Being that we had to wait we sat at a 2-person table and I have to say that the tables and benches were really sticky with grease. I get that it’s a place with an open kitchen and there are burgers and fries cooking all day, but the tables and benches definitely need a good cleaning.
So, my review is mixed. Maybe I’ll go back later in the Fall and see if they’ve worked out some of the kinks that come with taking over a restaurant and I’ll let everyone know how things are going then. It’s definitely accessible to people with a variety of needs, but cleanliness and getting the orders right also matter to the overall enjoyment, obviously.