Located in the old Dairy Queen strip-mall spot, after they relocated across the street, Burger Haven brings a breath of freshness to the Portland area... and I mean fresh. Their ingredients are some of the freshest I've had with a burger. Really good stuff!!
Burger Haven prices are on the higher side, and can add up pretty quick depending on the order size, and no. of people. However, you do get what you pay for... quality and fleshier ingredients, that comes together to make a fantastic burger.
The menu is quite ample and offers anything from burgers and sandwiches (chicken & fish) to signature menu items, salads, fruit and oatmeal bowls, smoothies, milk shakes etc... First impressions after walking in are very positive. The restaurant is well decorated and clean. The sit-in area is segregated from the entrance & ordering counter. You can devour your burger in peace without being awkwardly judged by others coming in and out of the store on how big your month needs to open to bite down on the burger.
After pondering for a while I finally decided on the breakfast burger with two 1/4 pound patties on a potato bun. The egg was ordered sunny side up, which was fried to perfection. When I bit into it, it oozed everywhere making a mess. I LOVED IT!!! I did manage to keep it off my shirt, but my hands were covered. But DANG that was a good bite! Everything was juicy and fresh. I cannot emphasize freshness.
Side order, it does come with homemade chips, but I choose the signature fries instead, which for my own taste turned out to be a mistake. They were too thick and lacking that extra crispness and integrity. I had a few and threw the rest out. Just to be clear, they were not bad fries. They just were not up my alley.
I also had a side order of the kale/brussels sprouts slaw which was really good. I don't like Kale, but I do like to be adventurous sometimes, and that was a good choice. Fresh and lightly coated. Not bitter at all.
The remote ordering stations adds a nice touch as it
Is beneficial to those undecided, or still familiarizing themselves with the menu, like myself. They can take their time and not hold the line. You can also order online for in store pickup or delivery. Burger Haven definitely hit the ground running.
Although the whole French fries experience wasn't all that great, the overall experience and quality of everything else more than makes up for it. Burger Haven is definitely a heavy hitter in the burger scene, and in my book a solid 5 stars. I will return to expand a bit more on their choices and try out more sides. read more