THE BIG BURGER SPOT

 

 

                                Out of all the burger joints in Greensboro, I would have to say that the best resides, unfortunately, in the North West Corner of Greensboro, in an unsuspecting spot next to a gas station.  I say unfortunate because it is not in the most central of locations, but it does not seem to hurt their business any.  Just so that I am being a little less subjective, I am going to provide you with some damn good reasons for why I rank them as the best in Greensboro.  First they cook their burgers on an infrared grill that sears the meat at 500 dergrees Fahrenheit, which locks in all the juices, keeping the hamburger extremely moist.  Before hand I was skeptical of the infrared setup because I did not feel it would provide that flame broiled taste, but not only does the grill lock in all the patty’s juices, it also caramelizes the sugars in the beef, giving it a hint of rustic sweetness.  This is the predominate reason that I think their burgers are the best, but there are also quite a few others.  First, they probably have the best topping assortment in town, which includes everything from hummus and Tzatzilki sauce, to a delicious homemade pimento cheese. I could sit here all day and explain the whole menu, but I will just provide a link to their menu and website instead.  By the way, about 98% of Burger Spot’s ingredients are made in house. All burgers come in “Almost Big”, “Big”, and colon crushing “Colossal”, made from Angus beef, turkey, or made-in-house black bean and chick pea patties.
Another appealing aspect of this restaurant, is their amazing customer service, and friendly attitude.  To be honest with you, I do not know of many places that can match it, and they deliver that service while they bust their a%*’s in front of a hot grill.
If you want a sandwich and are craving something other than a burger, you can order a Smoked Beef Brisket sandwich, which is actually pretty damn tasty.  Also served are salads, soups, chicken sandwiches, and other tasty items.  Furthermore, they provide a kids menu for the rug rats that may be in tow.
To go along side your brioche bunned burger, or smoky sandwich are an assortment of fry setups, that are homemade and crispy unlike the limp fries of most competitors who also make theirs homemade.  By the way, do fries have to be limp and greasy to meet the prerequisites of being “homemade”?  Top those off with some malt vinegar and you have the perfect compliment to an already perfect patty of seared Angus beef.
If you are on your way to Bur-Mil Park, and find yourself starving after being out on the trail, or if you happen to live in the area, check out The Burger Spot.  Hell even if you have to go out of your way, it is worth it.
http://www.bigburgerspot.com/
*Imagine that, they even have their own website; if only other small restaurants were that smart.