"Dining alone can mean you’re left with nothing but yourself, your burger, and existential thoughts like, “What if we’re all in a simulation?” But if you want a break from dystopian dread, the StopAlong’s fun retro space can keep you distracted. This spot is decorated with paintings of superheroes eating fast food, a full line-up of He-Man action figures, and even a couple of arcade games. But while the nostalgic atmosphere is fun, their Stop-In burger is the main draw. And if their well-seasoned, nicely charred patties topped with American cheese, tangy special sauce, and caramelized onions are actually part of a simulation—well, that’s totally fine." - john ringor, veda kilaru
Kim Kovacik
