Gourmand
Google
Man, as much as I wanted to believe that these reviews were all biased, I can’t disagree with them: this place is just not worth coming. Sure the price is inflated because it’s in an airport, but I would think that they would want to keep the same quality as their main location. I have not been to any other location though, so I can’t say it would be any better but reviews lead me to believe so.
Where to start...the hot dogs. 2 small, cold hotdogs on a bun, covered in a layer of solid “chili” that might have been lukewarm at best if I was to be honest. The cheese on top was completely solidified as well. Flavor wise, it was OK. Nothing outstanding, nothing too disappointing. The real disappointment came with the fries. The workers in the back were making new fries, and when I got them, I knew they were off. Pale white in color, soggy and drooping slightly. When I bit in, I confirmed my initial thoughts: these fries were still slightly frozen and cold! It was a gross, gluey mess of fries. And to top it off, they weren’t seasoned at all! I appreciate the thought of them trying to control my sodium intake, but still, even a LITTLE salt would help. How you can serve frozen fries out of the fryer amazes me. They weren’t even that busy or pressed to churn out orders... Also note that I didn’t eat until I got to my gate, so after taking the tram and walking, I didn’t have time to go back and get better fries or a refund.
The one slightly redeeming factor in this equation were their onion rings. Those were crispy, nicely seasoned, and the onions were cooked just enough so that they weren’t slimy but still had a nice crunch without being too strong of a flavor.
Also side note, can you guys redo your boxes? I get that they are made to fold easily for your manufacturing and shipping costs, but it makes it impossible to carry a box and roll a suitcase without feeling like you’re going to push your fingers through the bottom of the collapsible box and have your overpriced mediocre meal spill out.
I really hope I can try the famous, original location of the Varsity so that I can give a real review from a place many people hold in high regards.