Jason here. We finally found an amazing Eastside gluten free
burger place. Its Wibbley’s Gourmet Burgers
located nearby off a 140th. My favorite part, their fries are gluten
free as well. I did not get a chance to ask about their Milk Shakes, but we
will definitely be going back and seeing about those someday soon.
As soon as we walked in I knew I was I going to have a good
experience. Right there at the register was a sign that highlighted gluten free
buns available by substitution. We’ve had a string of bad luck lately of
stopping by places that no longer carried them, so that sign was very
refreshing.
For my meal I had “Baconcheese” Burger, with a gluten free
bun of course, and a half order of French fries. The burger was even better
than I expected. I’m so used to the term “gourmet burger” meaning a huge thick
burger patty. I like my burger patty’s thin. There were certainly a heaping of
bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and sauce on the burger, but I could still
fit in my mouth for a bite and that’s how a burger should be. I think somewhere
along the line thin burger patties got associated with fast food chains, which
had little flavor to them. Wibbley’s proves you can have thinner patty, but
still have all of the flavor.
The fries were very similar to what we received at
Freisenburgers, which we reviewed some months ago. The fries were on the larger
size, but still very crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Maybe it is
just something about the west coast that knows how to do fries correctly,
because these were equally delicious.
Even after a $2 gluten free bun substitution charge, the
price was really good. We have paid easily half again (or even double at some
gluten free burger joints) compared to Wibbleys.
Kayleigh here. I think that Wibbley’s will earn a gold star
from all of you out there that are craving a good, down-to-earth burger and
fries. With all the standard fast food joints out of the question for a gluten
free quester, it’s amazing to have a place that just takes you back to the days
where you could just enjoy a quick, greasy, and filling meal. Maybe it is
because gluten free is often associated with healthy lifestyles and organic,
locally grown produce. Or because they figure that people wouldn’t miss
something as simple as a nearby burger joint, but it’s the basic, comforting
meals that you really crave the most. And that is precisely where Wibbley’s
delivers in spades.
In conclusion, you can’t beat Wibbley’s price and taste on
the Eastside for a gluten free burger. Blue Moon still reigns champion as my
favorite burger joint, but Wibbley’s will likely be our regular stop. It’s
simply far too convenient to get to, and at that price we don’t feel guilty
eating out there one bit. Can’t wait to try the Milk Shakes!
Note: If you do plan on stopping by Wibbley’s be aware they
have reduced hours on Saturday, closed on Sunday, and only accept cash or
check.
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