Gerald S.
Yelp
This review is for Pretty Burger, not Pretty Bird, although they share the same space.
If you are fortunate enough to have enjoyed the fresh brewed coffee at Pretty Bird on Main Street, Yardley, then you already know the location of Pretty Burger.
They share the space in a well renovated 19th Century building with intimate view of Vault Brewery across the way. Their menu is limited to burgers, fries, shakes and salads, but the quality is there and the sandwiches can be customized with a long list of traditional accessories, both free and upcharged. I ordered a single smashburger without cheese, and added mushrooms, sautéed onions and banana peppers, on a commercial sesame seed bun. I also went with their fries and a PB shake to get a broad sample.
I sat at a high top along a window to take in the street scene, and less than ten minutes later was served my meal by a pleasant server, who suggested trying their sauces (spicy and less so). Everything was imaginatively packaged, with the fries taking the prize - in a large cardboard container that held enough for three. (BTW, I didn't care for either sauce, as one was too salty and the other had a weird almost mustardy aftertaste).
All burgers are smashed and served well done. No choice there, but it was very tasty, especially without a cheese costar. It stood well on its own with just enough grease to make it a true slider. The fries were a narrow gauge and crisp. They were salted to enhance flavor and a pleasure to consume. They were still great hours later when my family came home to enjoy the takeout from PB.
I didn't fall in love with the peanut butter shake, which was a bit thin, and although the taste came through would have benefited from more ice cream to thicken and chill the drink. Not bad, just questionable at its price.
Overall, I very much liked the gestalt of Pretty Burger and found it comparable in quality and enjoyment to places like Five Guys, Shake Shack and Smashburger. As I prefer supporting local businesses over chains and franchises when possible, Pretty Burger will get a fair share of my burger consumption going forward.