(Note: I categorize "lunch for breakfast" differently than "brunch". A key differences here, at least for me, is that brunch is intentional. I plan to have brunch and it's meant as a hybrid substitute for breakfast and lunch, such that it combines the two. I'm not a breakfast skipping person. So, having lunch for breakfast is never planned. Having lunch for breakfast means that I skip breakfast entirely and start with lunch as my first meal of the day.)
We decided to try out a nearby burger bar that's been highly talked about - Lost in the 50's Drive-in. For those of you who are familiar with Burnaby, it's located by Canada Way and Edmonds Street. It's only a 10 minute drive from where I live and after yesterday, I'm honestly ashamed that I haven't been there before.
I was excited when I first saw the place. If you are a fan of trying vintage/authentic food spots - you'll know the feeling. Just by looking at the set up, I could tell that this place has been around for quite some time (which is always a good sign!). I tried to do some research to confirm exactly how long it's been around for, but had no luck. If anyone out there is privy to this information, please enlighten me!
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| I confess that I did not take this picture. Unfortunately, it was too rainy outside for me to get a good picture from the outside. |
There is always something so charming, quaint, and comforting about smaller-sized, non-chain restaurants. The interior of this place was even cuter. Sadly, the pictures I took do not do it justice.
Not pictured: colourful disco lights, black and white tiled counter tops, adorable swivel chairs, friendly staff, and old school posters (many of them was of Elvis Presley) & signs.
Every burger comes with a choice of white or whole wheat bread and "The Works" (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, sauteed onions, mayo, mustard, and ketchup). They bake the bread themselves. The burger patties and fries are also made by them in-house. I ordered the L.A. King burger and Sameer ordered the Texas BBQ burger.
The Works + the burger toppings went really well together. The fact that the mushrooms were not seasoned actually contributed to the overall taste of the burger. Typically, lack of seasoning in a burger is a no-no for me. In this case, it actually brought out the freshness of the mushrooms and helped to balance out the other flavours in the burger (i.e. the saltiness from the bacon). Although my actual beef patty wasn't very juicy, the mushrooms definitely made up for it. The cheese really topped it all off - there was enough of it, it was well-melted over all of the toppings, and it wasn't processed.
We also got some fries and a chocolate milkshake to share. I especially loved the fries because they were chunky and actually tasted like potatoes (and not starch ...which is surprisingly rare). The milkshake also tasted fantastic. Usually, I find milkshakes to be either too watery or too thick in consistency. This one was mixed perfectly, tasted like chocolate, and wasn't overly sweet.
Although I didn't get a chance to try, I think it's noteworthy to mention that they sell a selection of bottled, old-fashioned "Retro-Pops" made from cane sugar. They also sell Vanilla Coke and real lemonade!!!
Cynthia Approved Burger Rating (CABR*)
*Percentage weight of each factor in calculating the total CABR: Bun - 15%; Toppings - 15%; Patty - 20%; Presentation - 10%; and Overall Taste - 40%. You better believe I'm going to get technical with this.
Category: Gourmet/Classic? - Classic
Bun - 4/5
Toppings - 4.5/5
Patty - 4/5
Presentation - 3/5
Overall taste - 4/5
X(perience) Factor** - 2/2
**Every rating will be subject to a bonus of up to 2%. 1/2 = "I would go back" and 2/2 = "This is a must try".
Lost in the 50's Drive-in gets a CABR of 81.5%
Every burger comes with a choice of white or whole wheat bread and "The Works" (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, sauteed onions, mayo, mustard, and ketchup). They bake the bread themselves. The burger patties and fries are also made by them in-house. I ordered the L.A. King burger and Sameer ordered the Texas BBQ burger.
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| The L.A. King - the "Works", 6 oz sirloin, cheese, mushrooms, and bacon. |
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| The Texas BBQ - the "Works", 6 oz sirloin, jalapenos, bbq sauce, chipotle, and onion rings. |
We also got some fries and a chocolate milkshake to share. I especially loved the fries because they were chunky and actually tasted like potatoes (and not starch ...which is surprisingly rare). The milkshake also tasted fantastic. Usually, I find milkshakes to be either too watery or too thick in consistency. This one was mixed perfectly, tasted like chocolate, and wasn't overly sweet.
Although I didn't get a chance to try, I think it's noteworthy to mention that they sell a selection of bottled, old-fashioned "Retro-Pops" made from cane sugar. They also sell Vanilla Coke and real lemonade!!!
Cynthia Approved Burger Rating (CABR*)
*Percentage weight of each factor in calculating the total CABR: Bun - 15%; Toppings - 15%; Patty - 20%; Presentation - 10%; and Overall Taste - 40%. You better believe I'm going to get technical with this.
Category: Gourmet/Classic? - Classic
Bun - 4/5
Toppings - 4.5/5
Patty - 4/5
Presentation - 3/5
Overall taste - 4/5
X(perience) Factor** - 2/2
**Every rating will be subject to a bonus of up to 2%. 1/2 = "I would go back" and 2/2 = "This is a must try".
Lost in the 50's Drive-in gets a CABR of 81.5%
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