This week we traveled to Little Rock to try out Arkansas Burger Company. It was recommended by several people on my Facebook page,
and I had to try it out! Thank you to those who never lead me astray.
We got there at dinnertime and sat down to order. This is
different than lunch where you order at the counter. The decision was quick and
easy...burgers. We also got an order of fries and onion rings. I gotta taste
everything for you!
As we were waiting, we got to take in the surroundings. It
is a cozy restaurant with an assortment of decorations. There is an Arkansas
theme, but once you look closely, I don’t think there is a rhyme or reason to
the decor. There are circus posters, Arkansas collector plates, bottles, pails,
a boat seat cushion hanging from the ceiling, and license plates. The tables
and chairs do not all match but have the same homey look. They look like they
have been collected over the years. On those tables are paper towels. Paper
towel carriers are my favorite types of restaurants. It is an unspoken rule
that it means good food. Just like my dad always judges a place by the number
of trucks in the parking lot. Makes perfect sense....try it next time you pick
out a restaurant.
I think it was a total of 7 minutes that we got to look around,
and then our food was the main focus.
It was quick! That makes it a perfect lunch stop for those around the
Cantrell area.
I got the regular cheeseburger with American cheese and no
onions.
This cheeseburger was wonderful! Sesame seed buns are my
favorite. The soft white bread holds the burger together just right. It melts
in your mouth along with the burger patty. They cook the burger right when you
order it, so it is super fresh. The thick cheese covers the whole burger and holds
everything in place. The shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles really tie
everything together. They get their veggies three times a week, so everything
is at its’ peak flavor. The burger was so moist that I had juices running down
the backs of my hands.
That is why there are an abundance of paper towels on hand.
Are you seeing the connection?
I was truly sad to eat my last bite of burger. I hadn’t even
touched the fries or onion rings yet. That says a lot about my feeling towards
the cheeseburger.
The French Fries were a nice pairing for our burgers. They
were soft, salty, and cooked to a nice golden color. They had a seasoned salt on them that gave them a unique
bite.
We also enjoyed the onion rings.
I was a bit surprised that they were more of an onion
tangler. I love some onion tanglers. They were crunchy, crisp, and well oniony.
To top it off and make it even better, ask for the Thousand Island dressing. You
dip a finger full of tanglers into the thick dressing, and it instantly makes
them sweet. Thankfully I was eaves dropping and heard another table ask for the
dressing. You gotta be in the know some how.
If you want to know about a big burger, then order The Rock.
Rustin loved it, especially because they had pepper jack cheese.
This double meat double patty burger is for the experienced.
It is for those who are serious eaters. Those who love burgers, and those who
are mostly hungry.
This was a great place to eat at. There were 3 guys working
the drive thru and floor. They were all so kind and welcoming. I got to speak
to Chad, the owner’s nephew and night manager, in between him helping customers
and filling drive thru orders. You could instantly tell that he had a true
passion for his job and loved serving others. He has been working there ever since his uncle, Dan Spencer,
opened the restaurant almost 13 years ago. Dan wanted to open a burger
restaurant, while his wife wanted a Bed & Breakfast. Chad laughs and said,
“That is the only argument he has ever won”.
I am sure glad he won that argument along with many other
Arkansans. They have won numerous awards and are recognized in several
magazines. Try it out for yourself. Just look for the checkered red and white
roof on Cantrell Road in Little Rock. Instead of an “Open” sign, it says “Come
On In”.
Go on in.
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