ChefBurger

Post by **DaveKCMO** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:40 pm

they were slammed today, and this ain't no mcdonalds. be prepare to wait!

all that said, a great concept... like "the mixx" for burgers. i can't even begin to list the various combinations, but i can't imagine anyone walking away thinking they didn't have something for everyone. my overly-indulgent "BYOB" concoction was:

- whole wheat bun ($0.99)
- turkey patty ($2.99)
- goat cheese ($0.99)
- fried green tomato ($0.99)
- chef sauce ($0.50)

there are salads, pre-built burgers, and even alcoholic drinks.

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:44 pm

wow, i cant wait to try it!

what are the hours? is it just a lunch place or will it be open at night? the website is up but doesn't have any content on it.

PumpkinStalker · Post by **PumpkinStalker** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:52 pm

Sounds great, I'd like to try for dinner tonight...like Chizow said...hours?

I like the build your own style. Fried green tomato?! I think of Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates...

Post by **DaveKCMO** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:52 pm

chrizow wrote: wow, i cant wait to try it!

what are the hours? is it just a lunch place or will it be open at night? the website is up but doesn't have any content on it.

i know you will like it! i highly recommend the fried green tomato!

like an idiot, i didn't even check the posted hours. i pray for evening hours.

i saw staubio there, so may be he caught the operating hours?

loftguy · Post by **loftguy** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:54 pm

DaveKCMO wrote: they were slammed today, and this ain't no mcdonalds. be prepare to wait!

all that said, a great concept... like "the mixx" for burgers. i can't even begin to list the various combinations, but i can't imagine anyone walking away thinking they didn't have something for everyone. my overly-indulgent "BYOB" concoction was:

- whole wheat bun ($0.99)
- turkey patty ($2.99)
- goat cheese ($0.99)
- fried green tomato ($0.99)
- chef sauce ($0.50)

there are salads, pre-built burgers, and even alcoholic drinks.

How was it, Dave?

Post by **staubio** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:55 pm

I just got back. Saw Dave waiting for his frankenburger to get done while I was ordering.

It was pretty tasty but they are still working out the kinks. You place the order and they call your name in a few minutes when your order is up. It probably took about 15 for my name to get called but we came in the middle of the early rush.

You can get any of the specialties or build-your-own with beef, turkey, chicken or veggie. I had the specialty French Onion Mushroom Burger with the veggie patty. The veggie patty wasn't stellar but the mix of ingredients is excellent, including carmalized onions, gruyere swiss, etc... gourmet stuff.

I think I spent around $7 burger alone but it was plenty of food for me.

Tons of options, including hot dogs, a pile of fixin's for the burgers and hot dogs, sides like cole slaw, jalapeño poppers, sweet potato fries, etc.

It is good.

Post by **staubio** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:58 pm

Don't quote me but I was pretty good pals with Chrystal, who is now the chefBURGER manager, by virtue of being a regular at Souperman, and I remember her assuring me that it would be open in the evening.

Post by **DaveKCMO** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:06 pm

loftguy wrote:
How was it, Dave?

like many of rob's lunch concoctions at 1924, it was an unbelievably tasty mess (it's a compliment, i swear!). i can't wait to try the other toppings and sauces!

lock+load · Post by **lock+load** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:42 pm

Look forward to trying it

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:22 pm

just got back from trying it. i highly recommend it - even though they gave me the wrong burger (and i wasn't paying attention) so i ended up eating 90% of a beef burger even though i ordered a veg burger. first meat-eating experience in 4 years, woooo! very good place though, i recommend it. i feel like they need to figure out how to take orders faster. i waited in line behind 4-5 people and it took like 15 minutes - then 10 minutes or so for the food. not that bad, but not what you might expect from a cafeteria-style place. but yeah, the food is really good!

Tosspot · Post by **Tosspot** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:31 pm

chrizow wrote: even though they gave me the wrong burger (and i wasn't paying attention) so i ended up eating 90% of a beef burger even though i ordered a veg burger. first meat-eating experience in 4 years, woooo!

Good Lord. I know a vegetarian or two who would have their stomach pumped if that happened. And they'd probably sue the restaurant too!

ComandanteCero · Post by **ComandanteCero** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:33 pm

chrizow wrote:first meat-eating experience in 4 years, woooo!

first known meat-eating experience

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:39 pm

Tosspot wrote: Good Lord. I know a vegetarian or two who would have their stomach pumped if that happened. And they'd probably sue the restaurant too!

yeah i am not happy about it, but whatever. it was a mistake on the first day of opening. i told them they should really focus on getting it right when a veg burger is ordered. to their credit, they asked me if i wanted a new one or a milkshake or something. i said i didn't want anything, mistakes happen, but i hope they think about it more carefully next time.

PumpkinStalker · Post by **PumpkinStalker** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:05 am

I too had a burger here last night. I dressed mine like this:

Honey Whole Wheat Bun
Beef Patty
Black Bean Chili
Grilled Onions
Lettuce
Pepperjack Cheese
Some sort of spicy lime ranchy sauce

It was very good. I also ordered an "adult milkshake" that had amaretto, SoCo, and heath/nutty stuff in it. It truly was amazing. At $7.99 a pop, I won't be getting them often, but on a grand opening night, I had to go all out trying things. Their fries are top notch. They have a celery salt and some other seasonings on them. DELICIOUS!

Overall, very pleased, and I'll be here very often. Great place. Seems everything this guy touches turns to gold in downtown.

bbqboy · Post by **bbqboy** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:04 am

I know I'm dating myself as an oldfart, but perhaps this place was named in reverence after the late Regan's/Dari-o's signature hamburger-The Chefburger?
.....Or more likely after the owner.

MidWestSider · Post by **MidWestSider** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:26 am

Does anyone think CB will take the "KC's best burger" title from The Flea?

Post by **chrizow** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:27 am

MidWestSider wrote: Does anyone think CB will take the "KC's best burger" title from The Flea?

i know that i would take chefburger over westport flea market every time - based on taste, quality, as well as the ridiculous amount of options chefburger has for toppings, cheeses, etc.

shaffe · Post by **shaffe** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:44 am

chrizow wrote: i know that i would take chefburger over westport flea market every time - based on taste, quality, as well as the ridiculous amount of options chefburger has for toppings, cheeses, etc.

are you saying that to dog on the flea (heh) or to really talk up CB?

Post by **kard** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:44 am

also has Boulevard on tap! Irish, Pale, Wheat (and maybe a 4th; can't remember)

edit - blvd stout is the 4th!

Post by **chrizow** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:46 am

shaffe wrote: are you saying that to dog on the flea (heh) or to really talk up CB?

the latter. although i think the flea is good, i don't really understand the obsession with it. CB has a unique product, flea does not.

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