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Foto: DBL Logan Square Smash Burger från Windy City Burger Social Club.

Foto: DBL Logan Square Smash Burger från Windy City Burger Social Club.

Efter en hel del snack om det nya burgarstället Windy City Burger Social Club som låg inklämd i den lilla matbutiken South Loop Market i Chicago så kände vi att var tvungna att testa dem. Menyn bestod av fyra hamburgare, en patty-melt samt en kycklingburgare, och vi beställde en DBL Logan Square Smash Burger. Den innehöll dubbla köttpuckar, ost, grillad lök, pickles, aioli, senap och ketchup mellan ett sesamtäckt briochebröd för 11 USD (115 kronor). I priset ingick även pommes frites.

Hamburgaren serverades snabbt och med ett leende, och såg riktigt inbjudande ut med två välsmashade köttpuckar och ett täcke av tjusigt smält ost. Burgaren låg fint i handen och första tuggan avslöjade att denna skapelse var väldigt välbalanserad. Köttet hade en utmärkt stekyta och var riktigt saftigt inuti. Vi hade dock gärna sett en tydligare biffsmak och gärna några varv till med salt- och pepparkvarnen. Brödet hade en underbar smörighet och hade blivit oklanderligt rostat. Den välsmälta osten bidrog med både smak och krämighet till en uppskattad helhet. Deras pickles bidrog med en angenäm syrlighet, och vi uppskattade verkligen den tunt skivade gula löken som stekts in i puckarna ”Oklahoma Style”. Tillsammans med den välbalanserade och inte särskilt vitlökstunga aiolin gav den burgaren lite egen karaktär som stack ut mot många av stadens ganska generiska cheeseburgare.

Windy City Burger Social Club serverar helt klart en av Chicagos bättre hamburgare och de är definitivt en av mest prisvärda. Unna dig en liten tripp bortom turiststråken, för här får du en riktigt rolig och smakrik burgarupplevelse.

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After hearing a lot about the new burger joint Windy City Burger Social Club, hidden in the small South Loop Market grocery store in Chicago, we just had to try them out. Their menu consisted of four burgers, a patty melt, and a chicken burger, and we ordered a DBL Logan Square Smash Burger. It contained double beef patties, cheese, grilled onions, pickles, aioli, ketchup and mustard in a sesame covered brioche bun, and cost 11 USD. French fries were also included in the price.

Our burger was served quickly and with a smile, and looked really inviting with two well-smashed beef patties and a blanket of nicely melted cheese. The burger felt nice in our hands and the first bite revealed that this was a very well-balanced creation. The patties had an excellent crust and were really juicy inside. However, we would have appreciated a more distinct beefiness and a bit more salt and pepper wouldn’t have hurt either. The bun had a wonderful butteriness and had been impeccably toasted. The well-melted cheese contributed with both flavour and creaminess, and heir pickles added a pleasant acidity. We also really appreciated the thinly sliced yellow onions fried into the patties ”Oklahoma Style”. Along with the well-balanced and quite garlic-restrained aioli, it gave the burger some character of its own that stood out against many of the city’s rather generic cheeseburgers.

Windy City Burger Social Club clearly serves one of Chicago’s better burgers and they are definitely one of the most affordable as well. Treat yourself to a little trip off the beaten track for a really fun and tasty burger experience the next time you visit the windy city.

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2340 North California Avenue , Suite A (South Loop Market) , Chicago USA

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🇸🇪 Burger House Homemade ★☆☆☆☆

Burger House Homemade is located right by the E18 outside Kristinehamn and is hard to miss from the road. The restaurant is decorated like a colourful American 1950s diner, with a large menu where the burgers come in several sizes. The prices were steep, with a burger containing 120 grams of beef costing 189 SEK (20 USD) and a 200-gram version a whopping 289 SEK (31 USD), meaning an extra 100 SEK (11 USD) for just 80 grams more beef. However, we struggled to find a burger where the ingredients felt thoughtfully put together. In the end, we ordered a Cheeseburger with 200 grams of beef, double cheddar, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles and burger sauce. Fries were included, but with a soft drink the final bill came to well over 300 SEK (32 USD).

The burger was sloppily assembled and covered in sauce when it arrived. The two smashed patties, made from Swedish chuck, had a lightly grilled flavour, but they’d been pressed too hard and had a compact, chewy texture. The beef was also oversalted and tasted really dull. In contrast, the burger sauce, onions and, strangely enough, even the pickles were very sweet, and none of the flavours worked particularly well together. The lettuce had been placed underneath the beef, where the heat had turned it translucent and limp. The sesame bun had been coloured yellow with turmeric and grilled hard on the outside in a sandwich press, while the inside was left almost completely untoasted. This made it soggy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The result was a messy burger with poorly handled beef at an outrageously high price. The fries were at least okay and the portion was very filling, but that was the only positive part of the meal.

Burger House Homemade felt more like a trap for hungry motorists than a craft burger place with homemade burgers, and we found nothing that justified the unreasonably high prices. We recommend holding out a little longer and finding something tastier and better value further down the road if you’re craving a burger on your journey.

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🍔 Review № 1408 🇸🇪 Burger House Homemade ★☆☆☆☆ Burger House Homemade is located right by the E18 outside Kristinehamn and is hard to miss from the road. The restaurant is decorated like a colourful American 1950s diner, with a large menu where the burgers come in several sizes. The prices were steep, with a burger containing 120 grams of beef costing 189 SEK (20 USD) and a 200-gram version a whopping 289 SEK (31 USD), meaning an extra 100 SEK (11 USD) for just 80 grams more beef. However, we struggled to find a burger where the ingredients felt thoughtfully put together. In the end, we ordered a Cheeseburger with 200 grams of beef, double cheddar, caramelised onions, tomato, lettuce, pickles and burger sauce. Fries were included, but with a soft drink the final bill came to well over 300 SEK (32 USD). The burger was sloppily assembled and covered in sauce when it arrived. The two smashed patties, made from Swedish chuck, had a lightly grilled flavour, but they’d been pressed too hard and had a compact, chewy texture. The beef was also oversalted and tasted really dull. In contrast, the burger sauce, onions and, strangely enough, even the pickles were very sweet, and none of the flavours worked particularly well together. The lettuce had been placed underneath the beef, where the heat had turned it translucent and limp. The sesame bun had been coloured yellow with turmeric and grilled hard on the outside in a sandwich press, while the inside was left almost completely untoasted. This made it soggy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The result was a messy burger with poorly handled beef at an outrageously high price. The fries were at least okay and the portion was very filling, but that was the only positive part of the meal. Burger House Homemade felt more like a trap for hungry motorists than a craft burger place with homemade burgers, and we found nothing that justified the unreasonably high prices. We recommend holding out a little longer and finding something tastier and better value further down the road if you’re craving a burger on your journey. #burgerdudes

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🇸🇪 @rollinbistrosbackyard ★★★★☆

Rollin Bistros started out as a food truck in 2014 and opened their Backyard in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg, in 2020, which we visited shortly afterwards. Since 2024, they’ve also served our favourite burger in Gothenburg. One thing that’s consistent at Rollin Bistros is the craftsmanship, which was evident in both the food and the huge yet intimate venue. During our latest visit, we ordered two burgers: a double Classic Cheese with two smashed patties, cheddar, white onions, dill pickles and burger sauce for 220 SEK (22 USD), as well as the bistro-style Home Run with just one thick beef patty and cheese for 195 SEK (19.5 USD). We also ordered a portion of teriyaki onion rings for 95 SEK (9.5 USD).

It’s always a bold move to serve a burger with just beef, bun and cheese, but the Home Run really let the ingredients shine. The thick beef patty was juicy, with a slightly pink centre and a nice crust. It tasted really good in all its simplicity, although the meat had been salted a little too heavily. The bun from a local bakery was airy, held together well and had a buttery richness that we appreciated. The smashed cheeseburger also had tasty beef, and although it was naturally more well-done, it was still juicy. The cheese was creamy, the onions added a nice texture and the burger sauce was like a more grown-up and mature version of a classic burger sauce. The problem here was their pickles, which were a bit floppy since they were made with regular cucumbers, with a sharp flavour that reminded us more of a Swedish crayfish party than a burger. As always, the star of the menu was their sides, something they’ve never failed at. The onion rings were crispy and served with an addictive teriyaki ripple and an equally fantastic MSG mayo. The soft serve ice-cream also impressed, with interesting toppings such as foie gras and caramel sauce for 115 SEK (11.5 USD) as well as yuzu, toasted sesame seeds and crispy meringues for 75 SEK (7.5 USD).

Rollin Bistros keep flying the flag high on Gothenburg’s burger scene, and we also recommend a visit to Gamlestaden for the sides, desserts and service.

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🍔 Review № 1407 🇸🇪 @rollinbistrosbackyard ★★★★☆ Rollin Bistros started out as a food truck in 2014 and opened their Backyard in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg, in 2020, which we visited shortly afterwards. Since 2024, they’ve also served our favourite burger in Gothenburg. One thing that’s consistent at Rollin Bistros is the craftsmanship, which was evident in both the food and the huge yet intimate venue. During our latest visit, we ordered two burgers: a double Classic Cheese with two smashed patties, cheddar, white onions, dill pickles and burger sauce for 220 SEK (22 USD), as well as the bistro-style Home Run with just one thick beef patty and cheese for 195 SEK (19.5 USD). We also ordered a portion of teriyaki onion rings for 95 SEK (9.5 USD). It’s always a bold move to serve a burger with just beef, bun and cheese, but the Home Run really let the ingredients shine. The thick beef patty was juicy, with a slightly pink centre and a nice crust. It tasted really good in all its simplicity, although the meat had been salted a little too heavily. The bun from a local bakery was airy, held together well and had a buttery richness that we appreciated. The smashed cheeseburger also had tasty beef, and although it was naturally more well-done, it was still juicy. The cheese was creamy, the onions added a nice texture and the burger sauce was like a more grown-up and mature version of a classic burger sauce. The problem here was their pickles, which were a bit floppy since they were made with regular cucumbers, with a sharp flavour that reminded us more of a Swedish crayfish party than a burger. As always, the star of the menu was their sides, something they’ve never failed at. The onion rings were crispy and served with an addictive teriyaki ripple and an equally fantastic MSG mayo. The soft serve ice-cream also impressed, with interesting toppings such as foie gras and caramel sauce for 115 SEK (11.5 USD) as well as yuzu, toasted sesame seeds and crispy meringues for 75 SEK (7.5 USD). Rollin Bistros keep flying the flag high on Gothenburg’s burger scene, and we also recommend a visit to Gamlestaden for the sides, desserts and service. #

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