The Best Burger in Edmonton
Is the Suburban Burger at New City Likwid Lounge the best burger in Edmonton? I’ve been thinking about that question since I had one for the first time on Saturday night.
At the time, I was telling my friends that it wasn’t the best burger I’d ever eaten, but it was definitely high up in the list. This remains true. However, I also said that it wasn’t the best in the city. I said that it was one of the best, but not the best. This, as the rather leading headline to this article indicates, is inaccurate.
Having thought about all of the glorious, juicy, flavourful goodness that was packed into the Suburban Burger, I have to say that it is the best burger in Edmonton. Maybe, one day, I’ll eat a burger in this town that’s better, but that day hasn’t come.
The Suburban Burger even beats out the 100% Sirloin Burger at Two Rooms Cafe. It’s a few bucks cheaper, at $9 (compared to $11), and bacon, mushrooms, and cheese can be added for $0.50 each. Even if you load on those extra toppings, the Suburban still comes in $0.50 cheaper.
Of course, price doesn’t determine quality. Ultimately, taste is all that matters, and the Suburban Burger is packed full of flavour. The hand-made patty is incredibly juicy, but it’s not sloppy.
I’ve eaten burgers that were incredibly juicy, but which have fallen apart after the first couple of bites, making them an awkward mess to eat. And, of course, on the other end of the spectrum, there are burgers that are solidly constructed, but which are about as moist as a cardboard box.
The cooks in the Likwid Lounge kitchen have managed to find a near perfect balance between juiciness and solid construction.
Drink this with a pint of Big Rock Traditional Ale ($4.25 a pint every night from 8pm to closing) and you’re set for one of the best burger experiences in River City. I recommend sticking with fries to make the meal complete, but you can change that to a garden salad if you want to pretend you’re eating a healthy meal.
For more information about New City Likwid Lounge, read my review of the New City Compound.
March 11th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Although I agree that the Suburban Burger is a great burger, I have to say IMHO that the burgers at Original Joe’s are far superior in both taste and range of toppings you can add. Also, as far as I remember, they aren’t very expensive either. In any case, even if they are more $ it’s definitely worth it.
March 11th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Thanks for your comment, Thuraya. I admit that I haven’t been to Original Joe’s, so I can’t comment. I’ve been meaning to go for a long time because of what I’ve heard about their incredible selection of beer. I’ll have to check out the burgers, too, when I finally get down there.
March 16th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Ooh, I’m getting hungry just reading that…
March 17th, 2008 at 7:59 am
When you eventually make your triumphant return to Edmonton, we’ll have to make a trip down to the Likwid Lounge for burgers and beer.