(Original Review -- September 2011)
(Second Review -- September 2011)
Several weeks ago, there was a Groupon for Willamette Burger Company, offering $14 worth of food at only $7. After seeing WBC's March special, I was determined to get there before April arrived. March 31 was my chance.
I made the short drive to Willamette Burger Company's location on Fairgrounds Road. They had moved since my last visit. Unfortunately, even around 1:40 in the afternoon on a Saturday, parking proved to be an issue. After refusing to double-park or otherwise be a cunning panda, I ended up about two blocks away. Walking never hurt anyone.
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T-shirts! |
I started with a side of their Texas-style chili, an all-beef, extremely flavorful dish that reminded me of the awesome chili at the now-closed Chili Inside, Chili Outside food cart in Portland. Fairly large chunks of beef in this one. Channeling my carnivorous panda! Yes! If anything, I could see a lot of grease, which may make sense if they don't drain the beef of all that fat. A little is fine, but excessive saturated fat may quite literally send me to an early grave. But we all pass on one day anyway, so it's best to go happy.
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Beef chili (Willamette Burger Company) |
The March special was the Reuben-8-'er. And holy Moses I wanted a Reuben so badly. Doesn't matter that the special wasn't a burger. I got my share of real house-roasted corned beef, from-scratch 1000 Island dressing, Tillamook Swiss, and sauerkraut. Unfortunately, they didn't have rye, but sourdough works for me!
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"The Reuben-8-'er" (Willamette Burger Company) |
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Closeup shot of the cross-section |
I loved the perfectly toasted sourdough bread, although it was very greasy. I think I got enough butter for a Furious Pete Czerwinski diet, but man, they otherwise nailed this bad boy.
The fries turned a food porn-like golden brown, then receiving a light application of salt. I sank my teeth into some outstanding potatoes.
I think it's a good deal for $14. But leave your health-conscious self at the door if getting certain items here.
From the parking troubles to the greasy food, it wasn't as blissful an experience as the last two visits. Yet, I remain a fan. Their delicious, from-scratch menu items, and friendly service mean more to me in the long run. 7.5/10
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