Coop Burlington Burger Review – Burlington, ON
Coop Burlington Burger Review – Burlington, ON
On the way to Pearson Airport, Robyn and I squeezed in a nighttime Gold Medal Burger review at Coop, 370 Brant Street in Burlington. Coop is a chicken place first, but the burger held its own. It scores an 8.7, good for #15 out of 140 burgers on my rankings.
A chicken place with a flat top
When I asked how the burger was, the guy at the counter said pretty good, but reminded me they're a chicken place. They do have a flat top, though, and they serve burgers. The place itself impressed me: big, clean, plenty of staff, and a Nintendo Wii set up with Mario Kart for kids and grown-ups.
My order
A hamburger with lettuce, onion and pickle only, for $13.54. It came in an interesting package and nearly took a tumble on the way out. A massive toothpick held together a toasted sesame seed bun that was still steaming, a big patty, horizontally sliced pickles, chopped lettuce and a little red onion.
First bite
One bite, everybody knows the rules. Hot off the grill, and my first bite missed the pickle completely, but it was still a good start. The flavour reminded me of a classic burger I love. The patty was juicy in an almost gravy-like way. Once I got into the onion and pickle, it picked up even more.
The breakdown
- Bun: Toasted sesame seed bun. I really liked it, sesame seeds and all.
- Patty: Big and juicy. I don't think they grind the beef in house, but it tasted good.
- Toppings: Nice pickles, chopped lettuce and red onion, though a little light on the onion and pickle.
- Value: $13.54 for a big patty is fair.
Better with every bite
The burger got better as it settled. There was nothing wrong with it, and Burlington was off to a better start than my last round of reviews in Hamilton.
My verdict
Coop lands a solid 8.7, a burger that improved with every bite. Robyn and I left planning to come back for the chicken, since that's what Coop says it does best. If the burger is this good, the chicken should be worth the trip.
Find Coop Burlington
370 Brant St, Burlington, ON
