Bluegrass Burgers

I will always judge burgers based on my favorite burger of all time which can be found at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn. After moving to Louisville my favorite burger thus far has been at the Silver Dollar where they have grass fed beef as well (the grass fed option at Silver Dollar is an extra $3). Its a great burger, but invariably, when I want to get in and out with my food so I can go home, going to a bar kills 45 minutes to an hour.

Enter Bluegrass Burgers: I had the black angus burger, medium with pepper jack, avocado, and bacon. I layered mine with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion. The real deal is the meat. Texture is spot on. It doesn't crumble in your hands, nor does is it rubbery or chewy which is the other extreme. Its just right. My burger was cooked perfectly. The smell and taste of the beef is pure animal. Those who buy their meat directly from a farmer will know what I mean. It is unlike anything you will get at a supermarket or chain burger place (Red Robin, Chili's etc). It smells and tastes like real beef.  The bacon was thick and cooked in that sweet spot which is slightly chewy but not crispy. Toppings were fresh, and to be honest, I would have skipped the avocado because by then it becomes flavor overload. All this plus fries set me back about $9.73. Well worth it. Ive had mediocre burgers for twice that. Bluegrass makes a well constructed burger for sure.

I cant give it four stars because of my personal bias towards Peter Luger's, however this is one of the best burgers I have had. That being said, If I want bourbon with by burger, I will gladly go to Silver Dollar. Silver Dollar's burger is as good, however you will pay an upcharge for grass fed meat-which is OK by me since their drink selection is awesome. But, at the end of a long day when I just want my food to go and don't have 45 minutes to kill, I will definitely go to Bluegrass.

I've had a lot of burgers in my time, and a few of them have been great burger but this place blew me away. The free toppings bar and the simple, but decadent menu of patty and cheese options are perfection. And the hand cut fries are perfect. They're not too big or too small or too limp. This place is an absolute must try. I can't wait to go back.

Every now and again, one craves a delicious burger. Not just s simple burger- but a dish that's made with ingenuity. With love. With creativity. Something above and beyond the average offering on an average menu.

The trick is finding a burger place that does one thing and does it well. And I gotta say that Bluegrass Burger delivers. They offer a dangerous combo of both a tasty burger and endless options allowing you to create a Hamburger Frankenstein. "Gaaarrr....Pickles....Bad...Aristan Cheese Good!"

Bluegrass Burger is a casual burger joint that boasts all local, hormone-free beef. Does that really make difference? Not sure, but with the food being as delicious as it is, I'm not willing to question it. I've sampled the Black Angus Beef Burger, the Bison Burger and even the Grilled Chicken. Each one is pretty dang tasty.

Along with an extraordinaire topping bar that assumes no two burger creations will be the same, the counter serves a small selection of quality beer and dessert option that only help to compliment each burger. The burgers truly hit the spot for that craving, but some might balk at the $8+ price once you add some toppings.

The restaurant itself is unassuming and nothing fancy. If you seek the dining ambiance and experience of the newer burger bistros, than you might consider visiting elsewhere. The simple seating and such are a concession for the behind-the-counter-magic.

And to weigh in on the famous sweet potato fries, I much preferred the even tastier regular fries. But that's more of a "to each their own" when considering potato based sides on that one.