Upon arrival, we were concerned that we had typed the wrong address in to GPS.... however, the Burger sign pointed us in the right direction. The neon lit Milk Bar led us down the alley to the restaurant entrance. One step inside felt like we had just found the "American Pickers" secret stash! The nostalgic vibe of the Ford, Jackie O, Shell, Mobile, & hoards other auto/petrol signs had us admiring the scenes the entire time.
Since we had been told these were "burgers like you'll find in the states", we had difficulty choosing what to order. You see, in the states we don't put beetroot on a burger. However, being open to any culinary experience, we dove right in. We went with the Fat Bob, Champion, onion rings, & chips. My husband's favorite meal is a burger so he's constantly in search of the best. The Fat Bob certainly did not disappoint! The runny yolk of the egg trickling down the side of the juicy tender patty meeting the combination of sweet pineapple and salty bacon provided for an unusually exciting burger experience! Then, I had the privilege of trying the Champion. Coming from a hometown that basically invented BBQ, I'm not an easy customer. However, the blend of succulent sweet pulled pork mixed with the crisp flavor of the Asian slaw and perfected by the salted pineapple tickled my taste buds!
The selection of cold beer and extensive wine list met their match with the cocktail of the day "Blue Boy"... To this day, we're not positive of the ingredients, but it smells like Summer, tastes like an island vacation, and warns of poor decisions if more than one is consumed.
Aside from the exclusive location, nostalgic decor, mouthwatering menu, and tasty drink list, the service at Fat Bob's is what sets this establishment apart! This is a place where you feel like family at a table full of the cool kids.
Cheers Fat Bob's! We'll be back & send friends! XX
I love an American style burger diner but so many are cheesy and fail to deliver what they promise. Fat Bob has an amazing collection of signs, especially neon lights apparently collected off buildings and franchises amongst them automotive themes, plus red rooter and some historic ones from around the city. The menu features a variety of burgers and chips and there's a good variety. It's something different and worth a look. Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to put this place together.
Incredible, Delicious, Fresh, Cheap, Absoulty hands down the best Burger's my boyfriend and I have ever eaten! �
The place itself is heaps cool with so much so look at, Service was great and quick with our food, I'm not one to ever leave a review but this place most definitely deserves one! �
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