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A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
That sounds delicious...I am going to have to try it when I am up in LA. Meanwhile i get my burger fix at Burger Lounge in La Jolla!
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
Save your money, folks. The burger at 25 Degrees is a sad affair. Today, the service was both inattentive and poorly timed. But on to the food. Great rings and tasty fries. The burger meat itself is great--one is keenly aware that it is sirloin, and that is a good thing. Sadly, both burgers were overcooked, and the bun is a disaster. The top of bun was tough and dry enough to make a "thock" sound when tapped with a fingernail. It basically overwhelmed the burger with dry joylessness. The bottom of the bun, also a shamefully overbaked puck of parched, crumbling sadness.The cheese was not melted over the burger, but simply served as an unmelted pile of gunk in the center of the burger, which had so be scraped from the bun and then spread.
The high point is that the waitress must have stuffed two angels down the back of her pants to present such a compelling view. So, the highlights---Good sides, good sights, good sirloin.
Overview: 25 Degrees is a weak suck and can be avoided.
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
@jbuffalo - thanks so much for the huzzah and bonus points for dropping in the "gallimaufry."
@oneiron - certainly price matters, and this burger is no cheap eat, but I think I'd say it's worth it for a special treat burger. is the "oneiron" a golf reference, if so kudos! Watch out for some golf themed posts in the future.
@mattatouille - thanks! This is indeed a "luxe burger."
@Schimming - I'll have to try Burger Lounge -- La Jolla isn't too far away.
@chrisatdomainerestaurants - glad you enjoyed it. kudos to you all on the good burger. happy to contact you. happy to talk to all our AHT readers!
@awkwardcabbage - Thanks so much. I really appreciate the support. Glad you liked the review! Two snaps up and a twist right back 'atcha!
@dzhughes - you are mucho generous. Thanks, mate!
@shred - Ok. This is a tough one. First off, I love The Golden State and think Jason and James are superstars. They've built a great cafe and I encourage everyone to support it. 25 Degrees is also a seriously good burger. Personally, I find the bacon at TGS distracting, but then again I usually feel bacon is misplaced atop burger. For me, it distracts from the clean beef taste I crave. The TGS burger sans bacon gives me just that. The 25D burger is a more extravagant burger taste. My choice of one over the other might be mostly based on my burger mood.
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
You finally found a good burger. Next time you go there just ask for half the cheese, just rings, and kill the shake, and I bet it will be 100% perfect!
*living vicariously*
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
25 Degrees is still my favorite upscale burger joint, though I frequent Umami more often because it's in my neighborhood.
Damon, which would you rate higher, the burger at 25 Degrees or The Golden State? I appreciate the variety at 25D but can't find a combo I like better than the bacon cheeseburger at TGS.
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
I'd been pining over whether to spend the coin on 25 Degrees for months and months now. Friends have often raved about it but they're the same friends who rave about lots of high-priced mediocre food so until now I've been in the dark. Thanks for hitting the light switch, man. I think your comment about the shake is mucho hilarious!
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
i have to say, this particular article was especially well crafted (though i always love your reviews). two snaps a twist!
A Premium Burger at 25 Degrees in Hollywood, California
Damon
this article is amazing....at your convenience could you please contact me privately at chris@domainerestaurants.com...i work for the management company that owns and operates 25 Degrees...thanks!
-Chris Engler
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That sounds delicious...I am going to have to try it when I am up in LA. Meanwhile i get my burger fix at Burger Lounge in La Jolla!