Bendix Diner - Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Where: Bendix Diner

464 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

HOURS:

Sat-Sun 5:30am-7pm

Mon-Fri 5:00am-9pm

What:

Cheeseburger & Fries

The Bendix Diner, what history, what a story...

Check it out here:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp_7iY3xp1A

As for my cheeseburger, it was should have been called the Buzz Lightyear burger because it was cooked to infinity and beyond. I had to choke it down with loads of ketchup; but in fairness, with the exception of his mother, the cook was the only employee in site which explains why he was frazzled this morning, so I let it slide, (we all have tough days).

With that said, if you love diners, specifically, Jersey diners, you're going to love the Benix, it's an old school Jersey Diner - period. The stainless steel, the smells, the feel of the counter stool, and the friendly, welcoming attitude all culminate into a quintessential Jersey Diner experience. I just wish my burger was a step above charcoal (kidding), I'll try it again... and you should too.

The Little York - Milford, NJ

Where:
The Little York
569 Spring Mills Road
Milford, NJ 08848

https://www.thelittleyork.com/

What:

Fried Onion Smash Burger with Cooper Cheese 

($13.95 September. 2024)

Have you ever tried a burger at a tavern or inn and experienced anxiety hoping you're not going to be served another let down? I do it all the time, however, at The Little York, I experienced a very rare, "holy sh*t" moment. 

The burger was everything a burger should be, from the quality of the meat, the perfectly fried onions (not that caramelized glop) to the toasted brioche and special sauce. And for me, there was the extra cheesy goodness of a more-than-ample amount of Cooper Sharp American cheese. Not much more to say when a burger is this good. 

You NEED to get to The Little York in Milford and experience the magic.

 

Dipped N' Smashed, Hoboken, NJ

 

Where: 

Dipped N' Smashed

91 Washington Street

Hoboken, NJ

201-600-8727

Hours:
Fri-Sat 11:00AM-3AM
Sun-Thur 11:00am-12AM


What?

The Double Smash - $8.95 (June 2024) 

Two (2) smashed patties, American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, smash sauce, Martin's potato bun. What can I say? It was everything I wanted in a smash burger... although it needed more cheese than the scrawny little piece I was served. The onions were fried perfectly, the pickles were plump with just enough vinegar to balance out the richness of the burger fat, cheese and burger sauce. Not much more to say, other than try it for yourself, you won't be disappointed. 

P.S. ~  The parking sucks.

The Donut Machine

SLAP BURGER

Where: 

127 Crooks Ave, Paterson, NJ

What: 

The Double Slap, ($8.50 June 2024). 2/3.5oz hand-smashed patties with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and slap sauce.

Slap Burger was not what I expected. I was expecting another wannabe smash-burger joint serving overly salted meat cooked to oblivion. This was not my experience at Slap. Their locally sourced 3.5oz pucks of meat (similar to Shake Shack's) are seasoned perfectly, and not overly-cooked. Their fat-to-meat ratio renders a perfect amount of liquid goodness.

The double burger was quite a satisfying meal, in fact, it was almost too much for me - an order of fries would have put me over the edge.

After my first visit to Slap Burger, I was so hooked, I went the very next day to sample another double smash. Fantastic stuff... you won't be disappointed. In a time of smash burger joints popping up everywhere, I put Slap Burger a cut above the rest ~ for now. 

P.S. ~ The street parking sucks.

Lindburgers - Home of the 50 Burgers!

Where: 

Lindburger
1695 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL
561-768-9918

Hours:
Mon-Wed 11:00am-9pm
Thur-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm
Sunday 11:00am-8:30pm

What?

The #1 A La Carte w/iceberg lettuce, American cheese & raw onion. Pickle and coleslaw on the side. 

Lindburger, home of the 50 burgers, with 3 locations since 1983. It's a nice neighborhood place to hang out, with friendly staff, and decent food. My one (big) complaint is that I ordered my burger medium and it was delivered very close to well-done. This is a huge rub for me since Lindburger purports to be serving "gourmet burgers" for 40 years. Although cooked beyond my liking the burger still held some juiciness and the beef flavor was great.

That's all I've got to say for this one, the beer was cold enough, the Tiger Shrimp appy was decent. Definitely worth a try if you're in the Jupiter Florida area.