This place is so, so cool. My cousin took me out for dinner and I had never even heard of this spot. Wow, it's such a beautiful and moody spot full of charm!! We had to wait 15 minutes for a booth but I didn't mind because this place serves LOOKS. The decor was awesome! Everything from the stellar service, crispy and lacey smash burgers and gorgeous dining room(s) made me realize why this spot is always recommended to me. We were very happy with our food and it was under $50 for two people! Check out Golden Hoosier, you won't regret it. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I had heard about this place and wanted to check it out! There were seven in our group and we went for an early dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. It was more than just a few minutes before a server came over. We ordered cocktails and then got serious about choosing our meals. We eventually decided and placed our orders. We got pretzel bites and cheese to start and it was fine. Then our food came out! I think most of us got burgers. I know someone got the fried chicken sandwich and said it was good. The smash burgers were good. About half of the fries were good and the rest were overcooked. The cocktails were good! Our service could have been a little better. Our server was somewhat efficient. She wasn't overly friendly or attentive. Maybe they were short staffed but I don't know. I just know that service was lacking. There are many things to look at on the walls! If you're into taxidermy, you'll love looking at We'll probably end up back there sometime. read more

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Randomly found this place while in town - decided to give it a try. We went for a Sunday evening dinner service. There was a small wait for a party of three but the staff was super welcoming and courteous. The ambiance was cool - the outdoor area was super inviting. It was slightly too chilly to sit outside for dinner, though. Once we were seated our server was a little cold - but we never waited for anything and she kept our drinks full so it's hard to criticize too much - she just could've had better "table side manner". The food menu is relatively small - but good. The food my party had was well prepared. Good drink and beer menu and an adequate draft selection - although the first two beers I asked for were no longer in stock so I ended up going with a domestic. All in all a good experience. 4 out of 5. I'd love to go back when it is slightly warmer and sit outside. Casual ambiance. Family friendly. read more

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My first time here and I wasn't totally disappointed. The food was good. American dishes. Ok happy hour menu which was basically $1 off regular priced items. I've had better happy hours. There's an outdoor, camping themed deck that was cool. Gold silverware to eat with. Service was speedy. I was actually surprised how fast the food arrived after ordering. Located on busy S Kingshighway, so not much front street parking. There is a lot in the back though. read more

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We'd been recommended Golden Hoosier for awhile and finally found a time to go. I loved the vibes immediately after walking in- it's nice to find a local establishment with charm. I guess some may find the taxidermied animals a bit much... but I appreciated the quirkiness. The patio has a fun "campground" feel to its decor, and even though it was a busy Saturday night, they cleared a table for us out there as soon as we arrived. I loved the flavor of all the food. The queso dip was a nice starter, but when the burgers arrived quickly after we realized we could've gone without it. I love a BBQ burger so the "Wrangler" it was for me. The soft cheddar and their bourbon BBQ sauce are a match made in heaven. I will say despite the food coming out quick, it all was a bit lukewarm- not sure how, but it's not like it stopped us from devouring our meals. Hope to be back soon and sit inside to see what else they've got on their walls. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Queso Dip - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I love me some, Golden Hoosier. They never disappoint me. They've got their A-Game going for both cocktails and food. For me, they definitely are the King of Happy Hours. Being retired and a day drinker, I appreciate the 11 AM till 6 PM time frame for HH. It lets me day drink and enjoy lunch all at the same time. A recent visit I tried the Steak Bites with a side of Skinny Fries. My friend who was eating low-carb, enjoyed a Wedge Salad with Steak. Both of us enjoyed our meal. Another visit, I tried a different Smash Burger than what I normally enjoy and may have a new favorite. The Bacon Jam, with a fried onion, bacon jam and sharp cheddar cheese is now my Blue Ribbon winner. During the cold months, I like being able to hang a coat on the hooks positioned under the bar. It makes life so much easier. They are also great for ladies to safely secure their purses. As warmer weather approaches, I'm looking forward to bringing my four legged children to enjoy the dog friendly patio. Bartenders and wait staff get two thumbs up. They always make guest feel welcomed. read more

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I'm not a big cheeseburger person but this day, I had a craving and wanted to find a new spot. The Golden Hoosier had a lot of positive reviews about their burgers and decided to give them a try. As we were waking up, a guy coming out told us they have the best burgers, haha. We came in and they took our phone number down to be added to the waitlist. It took about 20 minutes for our table. It was a nice evening so we walked a bit just to see what else was in the area. Once they texted us about our table, we sat in a section close to the front window. It was very loud. The decor was cool. Lots of animals on the wall. Our waitress was nice and she had the entire section where we were seated. She managed everything very well. The food - I've of the best burgers I've ever eaten. I'm still thinking about how good that burger was. Crispy edges from the smash patty, buns were toasted just right. I even kept it simple with OLT and still very delicious. Hubby asked the server what she recommended and she said the Jam burger. He enjoyed his burger as well. The fries were good, just got cold too quickly. The first few were hot then it's like they cooled all the way down. Some fries were too crunchy. Not like the golden crisp crunch, more like the over cooked crunchy. The cold and well done fries are the reason for the 4 stars but we would definitely return to try other menu items. read more

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A man definitely decorated this place with the painting of a guy on a float trip and the walls covered with animal heads. There is not a lack of things to look at here. The big half circle booths are comfortable and spacious. They have a great happy hour menu weekday 11a-6p offering $6 snacks, $2 Busch, $6 cocktails, and $6 wine. The food and service was great. Bees Knees $6 happy hour price - Nicely made! Pretzel Bites with hot mustard $6.50 - Comes with cheese dip and you can add on the hot mustard. Fried Fish Sandwich $18 - Tasted much healthier than a filet-o-fish. The side of accompanying fries was huge. Hoosier Burger $17 - Upgrade side to caesar salad for $1 extra. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026 read more

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First time to the Golden Hoosier!!! This place is like a Taxadermy Speakeasy!!! I loved the Bar!!! Great Happy Hour Specials!!!! We waited for about 25 minutes for a table as there is only about 8 in the restaurant part. The place is very eclectic in design. Our Server was good but busy!!! They have mostly Burgers and Sandwiches!! The Melt was good but could use more dressing. They did split the meal for my husband and I. My brother got the Chicken Buffalo sandwich and my sister in law got the Bacon Jam Burger.. they both liked it!!! The Parm Rosemary Fries very so good especially with the homemade Ranch dipping sauce!! I will definitely go back!! Hard Pass: Tomato Soup. Very thick and like eating spaghetti sauce Note: if you don't like Taxadermy then this place is not for you.... Especially the domestic ones at the end of the Bar.. I like to think they were beloved pets.. read more

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The Golden Hoosier never disappoints! The food to the décor, this spot thrills everyone in our group -- from the littles to the adults. The patio is a must-see; it feels like you've been transported to a state park right in the middle of the city. Our favorite dishes include the Red Hot Riplets with Onion Dip, Steak Bites and Fries, Chicken Wings, and the Smash Burgers. I personally can't get enough of the Fried Chicken Sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries. And of course, the craft cocktails make the entire experience even better. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

As good as I hoped. Darkly inviting bar, with apps and burgers, good beer and wine selection, and amazing cocktails. Interesting paintings. Apps for our group included the smoked tandoori wings (good smoked flavor, meaty, tender, excellent tandoori flavor), queso dip (even cheese flavor, good amount of seasoning), onion dip (fantastic), Parmesan rosemary fried (crisp, plump, good seasoning). Our group had burgers, all good. I had the turkey burger, good size, juicy, perhaps one of the best turkey burgers I've had. Cocktails were all excellent, specifically the old fashions I had. Service was excellent, very attentive, and drinks were filled quickly. They have happy hour which I missed, will try to get to next time. Also a campground themed seating area outside, which I'll try next time. Parking is available at a parking lot across the street. Don't be deterred by the taxidermy, they are hung pretty high up on the walls, so you won't be staring at them if it's not your thing; they are all antique, their website has the story behind each. read more

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I visited again, this time on a busy Saturday during Mardi Gras weekend. It was extremely busy but we were able to get seated right away at the bar. The decor is super cute - goth and taxidermy. The service by the bar tenders was absolutely out of this world. They came by to check on us multiple times, bringing water, food and drinks. I was extremely impressed by our bartender's familiarity with the allergens in the meals (I have Celiac and my boyfriend has wheat/milk allergies). The food and drinks were fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was delivered to us but I will say it was still hot and the French fries still had a crunch to them. All the condiments were packed nicely to the side so nothing got soggy. We both loved our burgers... one of the best smash burgers I've eaten in a while. I would eat here again just for their burgers. The had lots of flavor. read more

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First, we've been here at least a dozen times and consider it a standard of ours. We love the ambiance of The Golden Hoosier. The Old World bar and deep, rich wood all around gives a warm and classic feel to the place. Also the number and variety of taxidermist art on the walls is pretty awesome and unique. Service is always on point. As for the food, it is upscale casual dining with a highly elevated and inventive cocktail and drink menu. Burgers are great; love the Diablo. Salads are outstanding; usually go with Caesar with Chicken or Wedge with bacon. Oh, and the fries are unbelievably good. I always say I'm not going to eat them all.....right up until they're all gone!! Finally, I've tried many of their rotating cocktails (all have been solid), but often start with the Fantastic Mr Fox Old Fashioned. Give it a try. Support our local businesses. P.S. The back patio is great on a nice day, whether for dinner or just drinks. They also have an outdoor enclosed area with heaters during the chillier months. read more

Took 2 hours to get 2 burgers and they were so completely burnt!!! We were so hungry and we couldn't even eat it. Good the lights were dim because I was scared of how burnt the burger looked. Had to hit up Mcdonald's on our way home so we could actually eat something substantial. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening, the wait was not too long, which was nice. Service was very good! Loved the cocktails they offered. Had The Melt and it was also very good! The fries were my personal favorite! Overall a good time, will definitely be back, even with the taxidermy animals all over the place! read more

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Our family loves to visit The Golden Hoosier! The food and drinks are always on point, service is fast and friendly, and we love the campground ambiance. We sit outside when at all possible! read more

We were in town to take the kids to the zoo and some other attractions. After the zoo, everyone was hungry and we chose The Golden Hoosier based on reviews (I just want to talk to some of you Yelpers outside for a minute ). We got there and parking is on a super narrow side street. I have an SUV so that was tricky but we got in good. We walked in and realized that it's a bar. Like a bar bar with tables. They had a kids menu. It was rather dark inside like well, a bar. We were seated and our waitstaff took our drink orders. I was going to get a Coke but, they had something called XL drinks. Not sure what is so I got unsweetened ice tea. Hubs tried a few different beers. He wasn't impressed with any of them. The kids weren't to fond their lemonade either. We ordered queso and wings for an appetizer and the queso came out barely warm. The wings lacked flavor which was odd, because our waitstaff said they were known for these wings. I mean barely. For meals, the small one had chicken tenders, the teen had a grilled cheese and the adults had the Bacon Jam burger. The food was ok. The fries were rosemary parmesan and super salty. The teen wasn't a fan of his grilled cheese and that's all you need to know as they LOVE grilled cheese. For a bar, it was rather expensive. Since we don't live in the area, going back won't be a thing. If we are in the area again, we won't go back there. read more

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Love love love! Park/nature/outdoorsy themed bar with a great inside bar along with dining room and then an awesome outside including a fire pit and s'mores!! Service is excellent as well! The menu has not changed since we began going here years ago. The menu is appetizers. Sandwiches and entrees, sides, and a few deserts. My go to is the grilled cheese and tomato soup. The drink menu is so unique and tasty. In this pic it's the "I'm tired of this grandpa!" And a cider on draft. You can't go wrong with any of it. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Had a great time dining at the Golden Hoosier. The service was great (my waitress even recommended me to her nail tech!), the food was good, and the drinks were tasty. Also the prices for what you get seemed really reasonable. Rating it a 4/5 because it didn't blow my mind but it was good enough that I'd go again! Also beware of all the taxidermy everywhere, in case you're sensitive to that. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Burger - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Took a stroll down here for lunch yesterday. Was quiet at first and then folks started to trickle in. Smashburger was excellent. Well seasoned, juicy and big. French fries were piping hot and super tasty. Well worth the money for this quality of a burger and service at the bar was great. Definitely worth a visit and I will definitely be back for another quality burger. read more

The Mistress was a pretty Strong drink but the vibe at the Gold Eden Hoosier is so great. Go to their website to reveal all the real animals in the wall. read more

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One of my all-time favorite spots in STL has to be Golden Hoosier -- and wow, it lives up to the hype. Food & drink were absolutely delicious, from the perfectly seasoned dishes to the cozy, welcoming vibe of the place. The flavors hit just right, making it impossible not to go back for more. Service is friendly and attentive, which makes the experience feel even more special. Whether you're grabbing a casual meal or celebrating something, it's the kind of spot that feels reliably excellent every time. The atmosphere is charming and unpretentious, which pairs perfectly with the incredible food. Safe to say, this one's on my regular rotation and will always be a go-to in St. Louis! read more

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While this place should be top on the places for vibes, the food and service were so off I won't be back. It was crowded each time I go- so great sign and love that, started the night at the bar where the drinks were good, mixed well but we were not overly attended too. Lots of staff but not a lot of service. Two men making drinks, girl barracks not bussing or cleaning or moving things along well. When we were seated the service took forever, we were not checked in on and a meal substitute was made for us and not asked or communicated to us. The servers who brought the food were not the girl who took our order and they were rude in explaining that they made this substitute for us. Then we asked for salad dressing on the side- it never came. We used aoli from the fries. Some of the food was really great- but when they change the menu on you from what you order, that feels off. It has potential- the place is staffed but the staff does a bad job of communicating to the guests and each other. I have been a few times, and all of the times are like this so I will likely not be back. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Had a nice experience on a Sunday afternoon for lunch! My partner and I had heard such amazing things about this place, so we decided to try it for ourselves. We were seated right away. The decor and vibes are so fun, and I love the dark, moody, yet still casual feel. Our server was quick and attentive, and the restrooms were clean. We didn't order drinks this time, but I'd definitely be down to try them out next time I visit. So many creative options on the cocktail menu! My partner really wanted to try the onion dip served with red hot riplets. We also split their veggie chili as an appetizer. Neither of these appetizers necessarily blew us away, but they were both pretty good! For our meals, my partner ordered the melt, which is made with swiss, caramelized onions, hoosier Sauce, and brioche bread. I had the turkey burger, made with red pepper jam, pepper jack, LTOP, and a brioche bun. Similar to the appetizers, neither of our meals blew us away, but everything still tasted yummy. My favorite part of the meal without a doubt was the rosemary parmesan fries. Literally incredible. I could've eaten a whole order of just that. While there weren't really any aspects of this visit that made me say, "I want to come back ASAP," I'd definitely go again and try some other menu items next time I'm in the neighborhood! read more

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My husband has been here several times. It's cool that they are open late when everything else is closed. The place is nice but small and can get very busy. The atmosphere is comfortable. Service was good and speedy and the food was really good. Only had burgers and wings but they were well worth it. Would definitely go back. read more

The vegetarian chili was delicious and spicy; the Diablo Burger made with a beyond vegetarian patty was also very spicy and quite tasty and the french fries were perfect as they were, although there were several other french fry options I could have chose. read more

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Went here with a group today and had a nice time. There are lots of apps available and about 12 different sandwiches. I went with the chicken sandwich (grilled) and rosemary parm fries. The sandwich was good but with the chicken was a bit meatier for the price..the bun, while tasty, overwhelmed the flavor of the chicken. If you are sensitive to salt, then I highly recommend getting the fries plain. I wasn't expecting the rosemary parm fries to be so heavily salted. Again, the salt overwhelmed any flavor of cheese or rosemary! Service was good and the patio was nice. Would come here again to try something else on the menu! read more

The Golden Hoosier - Chicken sandwich (grilled) - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I'm glad I finally tried this restaurant. I ordered the Hoosier Smash Burger and fries. The Hoosier comes with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and thousand island dressing. This place executes extremely well. The food came out hot. The bacon was crispy. The lettuce and tomato were fresh. The fries were golden brown and crispy. The service we received was outstanding. The flavor of the burger and fries was delicious. Parking is a little tricky. They have a small lot behind the building and there's street parking. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Hoosier Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This is a double review. Once for dine-in and once for takeout via door dash. I love this place. The pictures speak for themselves. Epic food for a moderate price. read more

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Got to check this place out for my friend's birthday dinner and it didn't disappoint one bit. The drinks were so good! The food was just amazing overall everything was just perfect. We sat in the back patio at night and it was beautiful the vibe was great! Server was also very nice and attentive. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Walking into The Golden Hoosier feels like stepping into a Wes Anderson-meets-Ozarks fever dream--in the best way possible. The decor is a bold, nostalgic mashup of vintage Midwest charm, taxidermy, twinkling lights, and grandma's basement rec room (if grandma had a killer eye for design). Every corner tells a story, and it's the kind of place where you want to sip a cocktail slowly just to soak it all in. The vibe is five stars. If only the menu matched the creativity of the space. It's solid, but still finding its groove--more safe than standout. Here's hoping the kitchen eventually catches up to the incredible atmosphere. If it does, this place could be iconic. read more

Service was great, food portions sizes plentiful, bout 15 to 20 bucks per person. Parking little hard to find but worth the effort. Suggest get there early. By 630 pm during the week was a 30 min wait aready. But u won't be dissapointed. Small local business only locals mostly know and go to. Let's all support are local businesses, that's what REALLY made this county! Enjoy!!! read more

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I'm very fortunate to travel the globe for work; Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Central America. And from my experience, there are a handful of establishments that demonstrate this level of care and dedication to their clients as The Golden Hoosiers. I was in town for just one night after easily the worst winter storm this city has experienced in the last year if not the last several years. Most of the restaurants in tiwn decided to close for the evening and yet the team at this establishment decided to show up. And not just be present but to provide those who showed up a level of service, attentiveness and quality to be remarkable to me. Being in St. Louis only one night, I wanted to "drink deeply" of the local cuisine. I ordered severa dishes I had no chance of eating completely but given the modest cost and quality and attention to detail, I made out like a bandit. And the level of service was the most remarkable! I only saw three employees all night but my drink, my plate... not even my water glass was ever empty before I was asked if I needed anything else. Take a minute to think about that. Nasty storm, few places open, three people visibly on staff and I wanted for nothing. I do operations for a living and I make a good living doing it. I can tell you with absolute humility, I was in the presence of people who excel at operations. And I will hazard a guess it's the culmination of their very high level of standards as opposed to a restaurant trying to achieve critical acclaim for a star or some such award. I think these people excel for :love of the game" and that above anything else stands out to me. Congratulations and Bravo. I am impressed. All my best! And if your in-town and want to be taken care of while experiencing a slice of St. Louis life, get the The Golden Hoosier. read more

One of the best spots for burgers in South City for so many reasons! The ambiance overall is such a vibe, love hanging out at any of their 3 bars; main level, upstairs and outside on the patio. The variety of drinks they offer really stands out, bartenders are great at recommending drinks for anyone. Their camp themed patio always impresses guests we have brought here, very unique and a fun place to hangout. Food wise is unmatched, they have some many unique options - Onion dip served with Red Hot Riplets is our fav appetizer. Burgers are equally great, fried chicken sandwich is my go-to and even their grilled cheese and tomato soup impresses! Always a great option and worth the trip out if you're visiting or traveling into the city! read more

Great great hamburger. Service was friendly and efficient. A really funky great vibe. And they have a great patio. My only complaint would be that they have only family style picnic table seating outside. At least that I could see. Im not a fan of sitting so close to strangers that I can hear them chewing and they can hear my conversation. Too hard yelling across a table to your dining companion. That aside the food was great and I will be back. read more

Very laidback neighborhood bar. Burgers and fries are delicious. Wait staff are attentive, but not annoying. Easy parking across the street. Great place to visit on a rainy day or anytime you are in the mood for a burger. This is a family friendly establishment with people of various backgrounds dining. read more

I am not sure what took me so long to make it here, it's just our kinda place, informal, almost like a bar with food. Really nice vibe with the interior design, but be warned if you're freaked out by excessive taxidermy. I had some pretty tasty chicken wings, not as crunchy/chrispy on the outside as I would like, but flavorful. My only disappointment was the Cesare sale, it was sub par and the parm cheese used was very subpar. Great hamburgers and good beer list and of course cocktails. On a recent Friday night, it was busy and we still had good service. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Love this patio! Their menu is short, yet very accommodating. Logan was our server and he was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. We shared the wedgebuffalo chicken dip. I had the turkey burger and boyfriend had the melt on gluten-free bread. The rosemary fries, and homemade dip that come with them are spectacular! The only cons were that it was very hard to find parking, and the hostess wasn't friendly or communicative. When we walked in, she said she had just sat the last space on the patio, so we would be next. We posted up at the table next to the front door thinking it wouldn't be too long. She eventually sat someone else outside, then came and told us she would seat us in five minutes because she just sat them. This was somewhat confusing. I've been in the industry, so I understand if the server needs a few minutes between being seated, but she should've explained it to us instead of being so vague. We ended up waiting more than 30 minutes for a patio table. Once we receded, our appetizers came out very quickly and everything else was a lovely experience. read more

The Golden Hoosier - Patio bar - Burgers Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Food, vibes, cocktails. Everything a man needs. Inundated with taxidermy, the eerie, gothic, and somehow intimate interior is both alluring and captivating. Came in with my buddy for some friday evening cocktails and grub. We were fortunate enough to sit on their patio. It was heated, and absolutely perfect. It mimics a state parks from the signage to the picnic tables to the fire pit. This is an elite STL patio. For drinks I had to get an old fashioned (fabulous mr fox) which was great. And, they use clear ice which is integral to controlling dilution while maintaining drink temperature; bravo. The en fuego is their version of a spicy marg. Delicate, spicy, and everything you need from a spicy marg. Loved both of them. For grub we went with wings and I got a chicken sandwich with those beautiful fries. The wings came out super quick. The buffalo sauce was great, and the wings were tender, but I did want the skin to be a bit crispier. I am not sure if we maybe got a bad batch or if that is their style. Nonetheless, they were still solid. The chicken sandwich and fries were superb. Crispy, spicy, and so flavorful. Perhaps I am jaded because it has been months since I have had a chicken sandwich, but this thing was great. Of course, crispy shoe string fries have my heart. These things are fire. A bit of rosemary accompanies the parmesan. Oh, so wonderful. This place is a must visit for locals and visitors alike. If I am not back within the next 3 weeks I will be radically disappointed in myself. Get out there. Enjoy the vibes, enjoy the drinks, enjoy the dead animals staring you down, lol! read more

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