Mike F.
Yelp
Martha Hoover is at it again. In 1994 or so, my best friend and I used to walk to Cafe Patachou for breakfast. Martha was behind the counter, and we spent $6.00 between the two of us. Times have changed. Hamaker's and Friendly Foods are long gone, and Cafe Patachou now occupies their former spaces. Essential Edibles is long gone, too. Its former space is occupied by Apocalypse Burger. Martha Hoover is 49th and Penn, and I can handle it - despite missing the places of yore.
I love burgers, and I love French fries. I don't, however, get terribly excited about the opening of new burger joints. I'm also not inclined to spend exorbitant amounts of money on a burger (some exceptions apply). Given the reputation of Martha Hoover and her culinary retinue, I figured Apocalypse Burger would have some very fancy sandwich offerings - and I figured it would be expensive. This is certainly not the case, and I find their straightforward and reasonably priced menu a nice departure from the current trend.
I had the Smashpocalypse Burger. It features two beef patties (yes, yes, you can substitute the beef for a plant-based patty). Since I couldn't care less, I didn't ask if the beef was locally sourced or grass-fed. The burger is topped with manchego cheese - along with white BBQ, and all the usual fixings. I don't know what "white BBQ" is, but I liked it. I opted for wasabi aioli on the side, which added a flavorful dose of fat to an already fattening meal. The burger itself is not terribly large for today's standards, but who can eat a burger without a mess of fries? The fries are on the high side of mediocre, and the small is decently sized. Go ahead, dip them in the cheese sauce.
I found the staff at Apocalypse Burger to be very friendly and helpful. They seemed like Meridian-Kessler kids who were well raised. Ordering online is easy too, and those nice kids will even bring it to your car. Skip the $35 Apocalyspe Burger T-shirt. What a waste of money.
Alrighty then. Apocalypse Burger does almost everything right, and it's a satisfying option on the mean streets of Meridian-Kessler.