Burger Joint Review--Lakeview Burger

A while ago, Lakeview Burger opened a location in Whitby. It was the best thing ever. Affordable burgers, awesome fries and onion rings. $4.99 for a 4oz hand crafted burger--perfect for lunch, or kids. They had specials, were easy to get to and park, space to eat in. We didn't enjoy it as often as we should have, because they didn't stay open too long. We were disappointed. Their Oshawa location is just not very convenient for us. Last weekend though, we had some time to kill in South Oshawa while Megan had a skating session, so we headed over.

Rob got a 6oz Angus Burger, $7.99. Actually, I think it was a Angus Cheese Burger, $9.99. It was really yummy! Too big for me, but I enjoyed every bite he let me have!

Also ordered a small poutine, $5.99. I really wanted to have onion rings, but I want to compare poutines at different places. This was the first time I've gotten poutine in a plastic dish with lid. The great thing that does is melt the cheese and prevent leaks. Look at all that melty cheese! There's no where to eat there, so we drove down to the lake. Perhaps if you eat in the parking lot (or hopefully inside before too long), they won't be as melty. The gravy was good, lighter than G'Molly's or Big Boys.

However, a plastic container does not let out steam. So no crispy fries. I don't think there was a naked fry anywhere though, so no big difference. I wonder how regular fries are packaged. I was thinking last night that what is needed is a lid like DQ Blizzards--an open topped plastic collar around the top. It would let the steam out and protect the poutine in the bag. 

The menu at Lakeview Burger is extensive. There are 26 different poutine options (as well as extra curds for $2). There are some interesting burger options--a double bacon cheese burger with grilled cheese sandwiches used as the buns! Bacon wrapped poutine! Deep Fried Poutine! If I were to offer one other bit of advice--change the paper menu design. The use of all caps just makes it a bit harder to read. And check the spelling--Vegitarian should be vegetarian :) Now that we've gotten the basic items tested again, next time we can branch out on the menu. Can't wait!