Looking for a burger so big it could serve as breakfast, lunch and dinner, or simply a delightful gourmet bite to savour? There is such a variety of great burger places in Burnaby that someone should start a neighbourhood walking tour (with refreshments!)
Your jaw muscles are in for a workout thanks to the skyscraping, stacked burgers at this upbeat and welcoming Burnaby staple. Not your run-of-the-mill burger, beef here comes medium-well done, chicken is available BBQ spicy or grilled and a veggie option will keep non-carnivores happy. All burgers come with a selection of sides including offbeat choices like macaroni salad and corn alongside the usual fries and onion rings.
Full of comfy seating options, board games to while away the time and big screen TV for ad hoc showings of popular series, La Fontana is a home away from home. The congenial owner serves burgers that look and taste homemade. The servings are generous but there’s no need to disassemble the constituent parts of your burger in order to consume it. It’s easily a one-hander and a tasty one at that!
The most intriguing feature here is the building itself – a woodsman’s cottage with a name that’s straight out of a fairy tale. Once you’re inside, you’ll find a down-to-earth pub frequented by students attracted to the colourful menu. Burger names like Grizzly and Hangover sum up the kind of quality beef and hearty ingredients that could keep you alive in the wild – or get you through exams. Add house-made mayo and hash browns and you can’t go wrong.
A trip down memory lane is tempting and if in this case it means revisiting the fabulous 50s, you’re in for a treat. The vintage neon sign, hailed as a city landmark, is the perfect backdrop for the indoor food counter and outdoor picnic seating. Pick and choose from an array of delicious beef and chicken burgers with fun names like Texas and Athena, all served with the works on homemade toasted buns.
My, my! Now you can get a veggie burger on sourdough cranberry bread thanks to the culinary craft work at this cozy neighbourhood place in south Burnaby. Not only that, but there’s the choice of a 6 oz sirloin beef patty or chicken breast on a brioche bun. Savour the little extras like red onion and Dijon mayo. These burgers have layers of flavour with a gourmet touch.