While most would say that the hamburger is quintessentially American, I beg to differ. Canadians rock the burger, and I’ve decided to head out on a quest to find Calgary’s best. Read along as I eat my way around town over the next year or so. Please e-mail burger suggestions or recommendations to darelleats@gmail.com or post your own opinions at ffwdweekly.com.
Burger: Tommy Boy — two six-ounce patties topped with Swiss, aged cheddar and provolone cheeses on a sourdough bun. The meat was well-seasoned and the produce was chilled, a subtle but nice touch. Near the end, it got a little messy, but overall, it’s a tasty burger.
Sides: Classic diner fare like fries, onion rings and shakes.
Atmosphere: Tommy Burger Bar floats the line between old-school diner and family-friendly restaurant. It is a good place to meet with friends, have a few cold beverages and enjoy good burgers.
Menu: Six “chef’s burgers” and do-it-yourself options that include avocado, guacamole, pineapple, sprouts, sautéed mushrooms and onions, fried eggs, four types of bacon and five types of cheeses. Your choice of sourdough or multigrain buns, or lettuce wraps. Other options like salmon or tuna burgers.
Decision: Tommy Burger Bar serves up enough options to please most burger enthusiasts, but at $14 a pop, the Tommy Boy doesn’t quite pack enough bang for my burger buck.
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