41 VOLUME 20 ISSUE 32 / August 11, 2016 /
1ST PLACE | BEND BURGER COMPANY By Dana Bartus
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ho is the king of burgers in Bend? You guessed it: Bend Burger Company. What makes them the best? Quality and consistency. Don’t be fooled by the fact that they have two locations (downtown and the North end of Third Street): the locally-owned and operated burger joint is not a chain. It’s not fast food, either, but the counter service is as quick as it gets for made-to-order. Each of their 12 burgers is creatively crafted with a variety of cheeses and toppings based around the Bend experience. With names like Mirror Pond, Wall Street, Lava Butte “Hot” and Bachelor Brat, it is impossible to imagine these burgers anywhere else. All the toppings are fresh, as is the bread, and the meat to bread ratio is on point. The medium-sized, hand-pressed chuck steak patties are not too thick and not too thin. Most importantly, they don’t crumble. Quality control is important to the Bend Burger family, which means you’ll score a well-made burger every time. Bend Burger Company Midtown - 1939 NE 3rd St, Bend | 541-382-1914 Downtown - 718 NW Franklin Ave, Bend | 541-306-6166 bendburger.com
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