The Cranky Burger Guy does his best to be as uniform as possible when dealing with his burgers. All burgers are ordered as follows, unless otherwise stated in the review.
The meat is asked to be cooked Medium.
The burger comes with it's standard toppings, no deviatoin except for the removal of cheese. (read why)
He eats at least three bites before eating any sides. This proves to be beneficial as a lot of sides contain additives like salt which change the taste of the burger.
Rating Definitions
Meat Doneness
Some restaurants don't know how to cook a burger. Every burger is ordered medium, but once in a while they come back burnt. Is the burger tender and juicy or charred and dry?
Meat Quality
Does it taste fresh or like it was frozen. Is it falling apart on the plate as it is picked up to eat?
Bun
The second most component of a burger. Is the bread fresh or stale? Does the burger taste more like a piece of bread with meat juice inside?
Toppings/Condiments
Do any of the toppings overpower the other? Are the veggies fresh?
Sides
Though not on the burger, the sides are introduced with the burger, and are enjoyed with the meal. Sometimes sides can overpower the entire plate and ruin the burger's taste.
Service
As an added bonus, the Cranky Burger Guy will rate how his experience with the waitstaff was. If there ever was a perfect burger, the waitstaff could ruin its ratings.
Price
Is the burger worth the amount of money paid?