CREDIT: KYLE PORTER
The newly opened Burger Burger provides a casual setting and a delicious burger; it also won't hurt your wallet.

If you’re looking for a casual but higher quality burger joint you should check out Burger Burger, newly opened on Richmond Row.

Open until 3 a.m. Thursday to Saturday, this small and very casual restaurant is good for grabbing a bite with friends or as drunk food after a night at the bar.

The restaurant design is that of a typical burger joint. It is barely decorated with light fixtures, a white brick design on a few walls and one serving counter.

A few long wooden tables of four and square bar tables with wooden stools make up the dining area.

On my first visit, the Blue Jays game and music were being played loudly on the speakers, which frequently interrupted our conversation. However, on my next visit the restaurant was quiet and very welcoming.

The staff were very friendly, making conversation and giving plenty of menu suggestions, including their personal favourites.

The beef is all freshly ground inhouse daily and is “ultra premium quality.” Burgers are greasy and drip heavily as you bite into them, so be sure to grab lots of napkins and make use of the foil they are wrapped in to avoid a big mess.

All of the burger favourites menu options have double patties and include a vegetarian option, but you can also get a fully customizable order such as a single patty burger. There is also a small fries and pop combo available for an extra $3.29.

The drink menu includes vanilla, chocolate and strawberry milkshakes, in addition to various pops.

Food was quickly prepared with a wait time of around five minutes.

On the Menu

The varsity blues burger ($9.95): Heavy on the blue cheese — you need to be a big fan of it to enjoy this burger. The bacon is somewhat overshadowed by the cheese. The double patties have a higher quality taste and the bun keeps it all together. Excellent blend of flavour. Very filling.

The Richmond ($9.95): Double bacon cheeseburger. Melts in your mouth.

Regular fries ($3.99): Comes with a lot of fries, good for splitting. Hot and fresh. Could benefit from less salt.

Overall Rating

Price: 4.5/5: Food is super filling. Burger favourites are all around $10 and will fill you up on their own. The fries and drink combo makes it possible to get a very filling meal for under $15 before tax.

Atmosphere: 3/5: Minimal décor. Very loud on my first visit but quiet and welcoming on the next. A good place to hang out with friends, though conversation may be difficult depending on when you visit.

Service: 4/5: Very friendly and helpful staff, plus fairly quick food prep.

Food: 4/5: Higher quality burgers that melt in your mouth and don’t have any problems staying together. Fries come hot and fresh, albeit very salty.