Heartbreak Saloon

Late-Night Smash Burger Food Truck Heartbreakers Opens at Virtual Reality Bar Revery VR Bar on Monroe Drive in Atlanta | Eater Atlanta

"A tucked-away, late-night burger truck operating behind the bar’s building that serves LA-style smash burgers from 9:00 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., conceived as a rom-com–inspired takeout concept with menu items named after rom-com characters (for example, the Ronald Miller is a double stack topped with American cheese, pickles, diced onions, ketchup and mustard). Fries are offered tossed in Cajun, salt-and-pepper, or lemon-pepper seasoning. After months of recipe testing and workflow optimization, the truck settled on an 80/20 chuck smash that hits the hot plancha with a satisfying “slap,” creating a seared exterior; finished burgers typically include American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and a subtly garlicky aioli, and a vegan smash with a non-dairy sauce is available. Regulars praise the home-cooked, nostalgic comfort of the sandwiches—neither overwrought gourmet nor plain grilled patties—and the quick service tailored to hungry late-night crowds; the owner hopes to eventually open a permanent restaurant with late-night hours." - Alex Leo-Guerra