Smoked Apple Burger

Name of Burger:    Smoked Apple Burger

Establishment:    Casa Mia Cafe

Size:    8oz single patty

Toppings:

8oz Island Beef Patty mixed with Red and Green Pepper

Smoke Seasoning and Apple

Smoked and Caramelized Apple and Onion

Herb Garlic Aioli

Montreal Spiced Smoked Bacon

Smoked Cheddar

Iceburg Lettuce

 Fresh Tomato

Potato Scallion Bun grilled with Butter

Price:     $17.00

Rating:     7.5 out of 10

Comments:  A big ole patty that was quite tasty.  The rest was suppose to be smoked this and that but it really wasn't very smoky.  I was charged 17.00 then told them I didn't want a side so they charged me $17 anyway.   Not cool.

The Southern Belle

Name of Burger:    The Southern Belle

Establishment:    The Old Triangle

Size:    6oz single patty

Toppings:

6oz Hickory Seasoned Flame Grilled PEI Beef Patty

Peach and Honey-Rubbed Hickory Smoked Bacon

Pimento Jack Cheese

House-made Garlic Dill Pickles

Hickory Sweet Potato Crisps

 Artisan Lettuce Greens

 Red Onion

 Chipotle Honey Mayo

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Toasted Brioche Bun

Price:     $15.00

Rating:     8 out of 10

Comments:  This was pretty tasty and messy.  I might be getting bored with burgers to write anything here other than that.

Mediterranean Wonder

Name of Burger: Mediterranean Wonder

Establishment: 
Big Burger

Size:  7.5 oz Island Beef Patty

Toppings:

Bacon
Smoked Gourmet Cheddar
Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Tomato Slices
Grilled Alfalfa Sprouts
Onion Tanglers
House-made Wonder Sauce
Grilled Sesame Seed Bun
Garnished with Sweet Potatoes

Price: $11.00

Rating:  6 out of 10

Other Comments:  Let me start by saying the star of the show on this burger is the PEI beef and it was delicious. This burger is huge too. The alfalfa sprouts and onion tanglers were also intriguing and added a unique flavor and texture which I liked.  What I didn't care for was the way the ingredients blended together. It was a mismatch that didn't work all that well.  It also included my biggest pet peeve burger mistake.  Putting lettuce and tomato on the bottom instead of the top is unacceptable.  You end up with a big pile of mess with no bottom bun left and a big piece of top bun.  If there are any future burger chefs reading this, just take my advice and don't put the lettuce and tomato on the bottom.  If anyone disagrees with me, you are wrong and we can't be friends. haha.

The Brick-Inator

Name of Burger: The Brick-Inator

Establishment: 

The Brickhouse Kitchen and Bar

Size:  7oz Island Beef Patty

Toppings:
Strips of Candied Bacon
Gouda Blend Cheese
Butterleaf Lettuce
Onion Rings tossed in Frank’s Hot Powder
House-made 'The Brick' Sauce
Toasted Herb Cheesy Bun
Garnished with Onion Rings and Dill Pickle

Price: $15.00

Rating:  9.5 out of 10

Other Comments:
Give me more please.  I can't say anything bad about this burger, it was absolutely delicious.  Every single ingredient went perfect together.  Candied bacon is a food group.  I loved the cheese and the Brick sauce tasted a bit like donair sauce but creamier.  Garlic aioli maybe?
I'll leave the 10/10  on the board just in case but this one is going to be hard to beat.

Swiss-A-Licious

Name of Burger: Swiss-A-Licious

Establishment: 

Swiss Chalet

Size:  7oz Island Beef Patty

Toppings:
7oz Island Beef Patty stuffed with Creamed Goat Cheese Filling
House-made Pulled Pork
Cheddar
Grilled Bacon
Spring Mix
Fresh Roma Tomatoes
Garlic Mayo
Swiss Chalet Rib Sauce
Hand-cut Red Onion Rings with Swiss Chalet Sauce and Parmesan Cheese Batter
Toasted Kaiser Bun
Garnished with a Deep-fried House-made Poutine Ball stuffed with Cheese Curds, Creamy Mashed Potato, and Swiss Chalet Gravy

Price: $15.00

Rating:  6.5 out of 10

Other Comments:

I had high hopes for this one, I heard multiple good reviews but ultimately it came up a bit short in my book.  The topping of a mash potato and gravy poutine ball was good.  I started the burger with a couple bites and a thumbs up thinking it was going to be knock out, but I came out of it thinking the burger was over cooked and even burnt in a few spots.  I don't mind goat cheese but it's strong flavor with the strong flavor of the parmesan crust on the onion ring was a bit too much on some of the bites.  The pulled pork and rib sauce was good and would of enjoyed a bit more of that and less goat cheese.  6.5 out of 10 maybe a bit low but considering the price was $15.00, I'd say they could of done better and so can you.

 

Foxy Dill

Name of Burger: Foxy Dill

Establishment: 

BoomBurger

Size:  2 – 3.5oz Island Beef Patties

Toppings:
Bb Fry Dill Dip
Lettuce
Dill Pickles
Tomatoes
COWS Extra Old Cheddar
Lucky Fox Snack Co. White Cheddar Dill Chips
Ketchup
Mustard
On a Bun grilled with COWS Creamery Butter

Price: $9.00

Rating: 7 out of 10

Other Comments:

Dill-licious
Boomburger never disappoints when it comes to making your everyday burger just the way you like it.  However for PEIBurgerLove I'd like to see them think a little outside the box for a change and surprise us.  This was a very good burger but the dill sauce was very subtle and it wasn't enough to make this taste much different than what you can buy there every day of the year.
That being said it's done at a reasonable price and still very good.

'92 Burger

Name of Burger: '92 Burger

Establishment: 

Sam's Restaurant

Size:  2 - 4oz Island Beef Patty

Toppings:
2 - 4oz Island Beef Patties

Cranberry Salsa

Chipotle Avocado Ranch

Hickory Smoked Bacon

Applewood Smoked Cheddar

Crisp Lettuce

Kettle Chips

Toasted Poppy Seed Bun

Topped with a Sriracha Cheese Ball

Price: $12.00

Rating: 8 out of 10

Other Comments:

I usually can't recommend getting PEIBurgerLove to go because they usually end up cold and mushy by the time you get it home. Sam's seems to have avoided that with a very well put together burger and a bun big enough to handle it all.  I though I was eating one thick burger but the description says 2 patties. If that's the case they did it right with nothing in between to make it slip and slide around too much.  Don't get me wrong, this one can be a bit messy, but not overkill. The sriracha cheese ball on top is delish to start with.  The first bite of burger had a good kick, it must of been the chipotle sauce but other bites had a nice combo of bacon and cranberry salsa. YUM

The Works

Name of Burger: The Works

Establishment: 

The Whiskey Pub and Kitchen

Size:  6oz Island Beef Patty

Toppings:
Sliced Deep Fried Cajun Potatoes

Crunchy Battered Onions

Roasted Garlic Mayo

Radicchio Lettuce

Scallions

Bacon

Deep Fried Peas

Cheddar Cheese

Beer Gravy

Grilled Brioche Bun          

Price: $14.50

Rating: 7 out of 10

Other Comments:

“THE ISLAND TRADITION OF 'FRIES WITH THE WORKS' ON A BURGER! ”

PEI BurgerLove is back and therefore so is the Zekeamania Burger Blog.

Welcome Burger lovers!

I'd say this is a pretty unique burger, can't say I've ever had one with gravy on it before.  While I'll say the gravy wasn't the best, it was a bit bland, overall the burger as a whole did taste very much like fries with the works and was not bad at all.  I expect better ones out there and worst ones so this is middle of the road.  The side of fries are pretty awesome. They appear to be fresh cut and a perfectly cooked. Kudos, Whisky Pub!

With 73 restaurants this year I better go hit the treadmill. Or maybe have a sleep. Ya, sleep it is.